Overcomer

O. T. #2158 "Overcomer"

March 28, 2022

Jonah 1-Part 4

LET IT GLOW

Isn't it easy to become overwhelmed by the problems we face and the evil in the world? Even though evil is stronger than we are, we have assurance of help.

In 1 John 4, we find it in verse 4:    Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.

We are not to fear the devil and his false prophets and teachers. As believers of Jesus, we have the Spirit of Truth, the Holy Spirit living in us. Jesus has overcome the evil and so can we through Him.

Overcome means already, now, extent of time.

Right now, Jesus is waiting for us to come to Him for help so He can give us strength to be an overcomer. I have a plaque that says, I am an overcomer, I am a child of God.

Greater is He (Jesus) that is in me, than he (devil) that is in the world

means exceedingly, mighty, strong, high.

So Jesus in me is mightier and stronger than any problem or temptation that may arise in my life, and yours, too. He exceeds all things! Our God, who is in our heart, is able to give us victory by His grace. Trust Him today.

LET IT GROW

Jonah went down to Joppa to catch a ship on its way to Tarshish, in order to get away from the presence of God. This prophet was running away from his assignment-go preach in Nineveh. Then he went down into the bottom of the ship to sleep and hide as they sailed away in the opposite direction (500 miles).

What happened next?

• But God knew where Jonah was, and sent a great wind on the mighty sea, causing a violent storm that threatened the ship to break apart. (verse 4)
• Fearing for their lives, the sailors on the cargo ship began calling on their gods (pagan gods) for help.
• They lightened the ship by throwing overboard the cargo.
• When those false gods did not calm the storm, they captain went down after Jonah, asking how he could sleep at a time like that. (verse 6)
• Jonah was told to get up and pray to his God. Maybe He would pay attention and spare their lives.

This prophet had fallen asleep at an inconvenient time. Men needed his help. He should have been a witness to those unbelievers, hopped up and prayed, and the storm would have calmed.

Jonah's disobedience had endangered  the lives of the ship's crew. Do we realize that our sin and disobedience can hurt others around us? Will we repent of our disobedience?

Are we on the right path that God has purposed for us? Are we a missionary wherever we go?

LET IT GO

Greater is He that is in me, greater is He that is in me, greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.

Keep us in Your will, so we won't be in Your way, Father.

Fill us with Your love so it overflows to others today.