OVERCOMING TESTIMONY!

OVERCOMING TESTIMONY!

Rev 12:10-11 KJV

10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

At the conclusion of game 6 of the American League Championship the Texas Rangers were headed for the World Series for the first time in the club’s history. The final score of 6 to 1 over the New York Yankees caused the usual celebrations with one unusual exception. On the field the team sprayed one another with ginger ale instead of the usual Champaign in honor of outfielder and slugger Josh Hamilton who is a recovering substance abuser and an outspoken Christian. Hamilton recently admitted that he had “messed up” by drinking thus proving himself to be human. He still is an inspiration to those who struggle.

In our text three things are said to be the powerful elements in defeating Satan.

1. THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB!

The blood of Jesus signals the defeat of Satan. It is the good news that sin is covered and God’s demands have been satisfied.

Rev 15:2-3 KJV 

2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.

3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

2. THE WORD OF THEIR TESTIMONY!

They did not demanded that others conform to their standard of morality nor did they brag about their spiritual accomplishments. Their testimony was a constant and bold declaration and affirmation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The focus was on the Savior and not the saint. As they struggled the Lord remained constant.

Rev 6:9 KJV

9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:

3. THEY LOVED NOT THEIR LIVES!

Mark 8:35-37 KJV

35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.

36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Dear Lord, I claim the covering of your blood. Help me to give clear testimony with my life and not fear. AMEN