12 Promises to Overcomers:

For the New Year 2012, again the year of the Overcomer.


12 Promises to Overcomers:

1. LIVING IN PEACE
(Rom 12:17-21) Repay no one evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as far as is in you, being in peace with all men. not avenging yourselves, beloved, but giving place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord. "Therefore if your enemy hungers, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.



2. GROWING UP/MATURITY(1Jn 2:13-14) I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, little children, because you have known the Father .I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

3. CONQUERING IN EVERY SITUATION (1Jn 4:4) You are of God, little children, and you have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

4.SALVATION
Revelation 2:7“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” ’

5. ETERNAL LIFE
Revelation 2:11“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.” ’

6. PROVISION, DESTINY
Revelation 2:17 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.” ’

The overcomers who stand with the Lamb on Mount Zion have "His Father's name, His nature" (the same kind of relationship that Jesus had with the Father) in their forehead. (Rev. 14:1-5; 22:4; compare 1 Cor. 1:10)!

White Stone: "To Him who overcomes... I will give him a white stone, and a new name written on the stone which no one knows but he who receives it."
JESUS reached into the heart of the Father and brought forth a white stone which decreed us to be innocent through His sacrifice. Upon this stone was a new name (nature) which cannot be known by any man (carnality).

7.NEW REALMS OF AUTHORITY
Revelation 2:26“And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations—

8. RIGHTEOUSNESS, HOLINESS, FULFILLING DESTINY, GOD AFFIRMING YOU
Revelation 3:5 “He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.

9.IMMOVABLE, NEW NAME, BRIDE OF CHRIST
Revelation 3:12 “He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. And I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name.

Isaiah 62:2 The Gentiles shall see your righteousness, And all kings your glory. You shall be called by a new name, Which the mouth of the Lord will name. The New Name God Gives to Us

The Lord gives us a new name--a new identity. Our total identity is wrapped up in our association with Him. As His children, we receive this new name. In walking in the new name, we are confident and strong, knowing who we are in Him. It is about the name that He has given to us (Revelation 3:12).

We can choose to walk in our "old name" or walk in the new that God has given. It is a picture of choosing to yield to the old man or the new man created in true righteousness in holiness (Ephesians 4:24). We are partakers of the divine nature through His promises (2 Peter 1:4).

Just as Saul received a new name from the Lord, the demons recognized him by his new name, the new divine nature--not the old. This is because Paul walked in the new name and life that God had given to him.

10. A NOW THRONE - a royal position and authority (Matt. 28:19-20). RULING AND REIGNING
Revelation 3:21 “To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

Revelation 3:21, KJV To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with Me in My THRONE (thronos - place or stately throne seat of authority, with a footstool), even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His THRONE.

Ephesians 1:20-23, KJV Which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and set Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places,21 FAR ABOVE ALL (rulership) principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:22 And has put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be the head over all things to the church,23 Which is His body, the fullness of Him that fills all in all.

11. MANIFESTATION OF THE SONS OF GOD
Revelation 21:7 “He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.

12. ULTIMATE VICTORY
(Dan 7:21-22) I watched, and that horn made war with the saints and overcame them until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the Most High. And the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

(1Jn 5:4) For everything that has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that overcomes the world, our faith.


(Rev 12:11) And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony. And they did not love their soul until death.


(Rev 17:14) These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them. For He is Lord of lords and King of kings. And those with Him are the called and elect and faithful ones.

HIS NAME IS WONDERFUL

His Name is Wonderful

Isaiah 9:6-7 says: For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be on His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. There is no end of the increase of His government and peace on the throne of David, and on His kingdom, to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from now on, even forever. The zeal of Jehovah of Hosts will do this.

During this Christmas season as we remember the Christ, let's look again at this amazing verse written 770 years before the birth of Jesus -- and see how it can be broken down for greater understanding.

CHILD = H3205-yâlad-means fruit- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively to beget; specifically to show lineage: - bear, beget, birth ([-day]), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (Born of woman Son of Man)

SON = H1121-Ben which means INHERITOR, our Messianic Savior.
[anointed one, appointed one, arrow, bough, branch, servant born, steward, valiant, worthy, (Born of God Son of God)


GOVERNMENT (misrah fe) = RESPONSIBILITY, DOMINION RULE, GOVERNMENT which He gives to us.

AND HIS NAME = IDENTITY, NATURE ,reputation, fame, glory, Name (as designation of God)memorial, monument.

And His Name is Wonderful! Imagine that name. "this word is a noun not an adjective!" Wonderful is His Name.

WONDERFUL = same word used as "SUPERNATURAL" (Judg. 13:18). Amazing, absolutely extraordinary, wondrous, wonders, astonishing, amazing, marvelous, a wonder.

COUNSELOR = Extraordinary strategist. One who brings words of eternal life with perfect wisdom. An adviser, wise leader, consult, Well-advised deliberator. One who determines, devises a plan, and guides to a purpose.

MIGHTY GOD = (Gen. 2:4, Deut. 10:17 - Isa. 10:21) The Victorious Father of Eternity. This word is equivalent to "Immanuel" (Isa 7:14). rwbg gibbowr adjective, noun masculine meaning warrior, strongest, soldier, champion, wealth, valiant, powerful, mightiest, skilled, prominent, hero, upright, champion, chief, and in charge.

GOD= el

EVERLASTING = perpetuity, forever, continuing future without end. He alone has total control over eternity.

FATHER = head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan, originator, benevolent protector, respect and honour, ruler or chief

PRINCE = The word for prince is Sar, which has many leadership descriptions such as captain, chief, ruler, keeper, governor, overseer, and commander. There are many more. OF PEACE - WHOLENESS, PROSPERITY, TRANQUILITY -

Jesus is birthed in us! He is our extraordinary Prince and personal analyst Who gives us dominion rule (the government is on our shoulders, the Body of Christ) and creates safe socio-economic family environment that will never end. When we allow His peace to come into our lives, there is no question that He is in us! AND THE INCREASE OF HIS GOVERNMENT AND PEACE THERE WILL BE NO END.

First Corinthians 13 Christmas Version

FIRST CORINTHIANS 13 [CHRISTMAS VERSION]

If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows,
strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls,
but do not show love to my family,
I'm just another decorator.
If I slave away in the kitchen,
baking dozens of Christmas cookies,
preparing gourmet meals
and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime:
but do not show love to my family,
I'm just another cook.
If I work at a soup kitchen
carol in the nursing home,
and give all that I have to charity;
but do not show love to my family,
it profits me nothing.
If I trim the spruce with shimmering angels
and crocheted snowflakes,
attend a myriad of holiday parties
and sing in the choir's cantata
but do not focus on Christ,
I have missed the point.
Love stops the cooking to hug the child.
Love sets aside the decorating to kiss the spouse.
Love is kind, though harried and tired.
Love does not envy another's home
that has coordinated Christmas china and table linens.
Love does not yell at the kids to get out of the way,
but is thankful they are there to be in the way.
Love does not give only to those who are able to give in return; but rejoices in giving to those who cannot.


Love bears all things,
believes all things,
hopes all things, and
endures all things.
Love never fails.
Video games will break,
pearl necklaces will be lost,
golf clubs will rust;
but giving the gift of love will endure.

Author: Sharon Jaynes
Taken from Celebrating a Christ Centered Christmas
www.sharonjaynes.com

Wishing you a joyous & meaningful Christmas!

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

12 Days of Christmas

The 12 Days of Christmas -- The Rest of the Story

When most people hear of "The 12 Days of Christmas", they think of the song. This song had its origins as a teaching tool to instruct young people in the meaning and content of the Christian faith.

Each of the items in the song represents something of religious significance. The hidden meaning of each gift was designed to help young Christians learn their faith. The song goes, "On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me..."

The "true love" represents God and the "me" who receives these presents is the Christian. Here you go:

The "partridge in a pear tree" was Jesus Christ who died on a tree as a gift from God.

The "two turtle doves" were the Old and New Testaments - another gift from God.

The "three French hens" were faith, hope and love - the three gifts of the Spirit that abide (I Corinthians 13).

The "four calling birds" were the four Gospels which sing the song of salvation through Jesus Christ.

The "five golden rings" were the first five books of the Bible also called the "Books of Moses".

The "six geese a-laying" were the six days of creation.

The "seven swans a swimming" were the "seven gifts of the Holy Spirit". (I Corinthians 12:8-11; Romans 12, Ephesians 4; I Peter 4:10-11).

The "eight maids a milking" were the eight beatitudes.

The "nine ladies dancing" were nine fruits of the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5:22 & 23)

The "ten lords a-leaping" were the Ten Commandments.

The "eleven pipers piping" were the eleven faithful disciples.

The "twelve drummers drumming" were the twelve points of the Apostles' Creed.

So, the next time you hear "The 12 Days of Christmas", consider how this otherwise non-religious sounding song had its origins in the Christian faith.

WE AS BELIEVERS ARE:

WE ARE AS BELIEVERS ARE:

I. In the Eternal Plan of God:

Foreknown, "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son" (Rom. 8:29. See also 1 Pet. 1:2).

Elect, "Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God" (1 Thes. 1:4. See also 1 Pet.1:2; Rom. 8:33; Col. 3:12; Tit. 1:1).

Predestinated, "Being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the council of his own will" (Eph.1:11; Rom. 8.29, 30; Eph. 1:5).

Chosen, "For many are called, but few are chosen" (Mt. 22:14; 1 Pet. 2:4).

Called, "Faithful is he that calleth you" (1 Thes. 5:24, etc.).

II. Reconciled:

Reconciled by God, "And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ" (2 Cor. 5:18, 19; Col. 1:20).

Reconciled to God, "Much more being reconciled to God" (Rom. 5:10; 2 Cor. 5:20).

III. Redeemed:

Redeemed by God, "In whom we have redemption through his blood" (Col. 1:14; 1 Pet. 1:18; Rom. 3:24, etc.).

Out of all condemnation, "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus" (Rom. 8:1; John 5:24; 1 Cor.11:32; John 3:18).

IV. Related to God Through a Propitiation(appeasement for sin)

"And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world" (1 John 2:2; Rom. 3:25, 26).

V. All Sins Washed Clean by the Blood of Jesus Christ:

"Who his own self bare our sins in his body on the tree" (1 Pet. 2:24; Rom. 4:25, etc.).

VI. Vitally Conjoined to Christ for Judgment of the "Old Man" Unto a New Walk:

"Crucified with Christ," "Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with him" (Rom. 6:6).

"Dead with Christ," "Now if we be dead with Christ" (Rom. 6:8) ; "We being dead to sin" (1 Pet. 2:24).

"Buried with him," "Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death" (Rom.6:4; Col. 2:12).

Raised with Christ to walk by a new life, principle, "That like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life" (Rom. 6:4; Col. 3:1).

VII. Free from the Law:

"Dead," "Wherefore, my brethren, ye, also are dead to the law by the body of Christ" (Rom. 7:4).

"Delivered," "Now we are delivered from the law" (Rom. 7:6; Gal. 3:25; Rom. 6:14; 2 Cor. 3:11).

VII. Children of God/ Sons of God:

"Born again," "Ye must be born again"(John 3:7; 1:12; 1 Pet. 1:23).

"Quickened," or made alive, "And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins" (Eph. 2:1; Col. 2:13).

"Sons of God," "Beloved, now are we the sons of God" (1. John 3:3; 2 Cor. 6:18; Gal. 3:26).

"A new creation," "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature" (creation) (2 Cor.5:17; Gal. 6:15; Eph. 2:10).

"Regeneration," "But according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost" (Tit. 3:5; John 13:10; 1 Cor. 6:11).

IX. Adopted (placed as adult sons):

"Ye have received the Spirit of adoption" (Rom. 8:15, etc. So, also, a future adoption, see Rom. 8:23, etc.).

X. Acceptable to God by Jesus Christ:

"Made the righteousness of God in him," "Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe" (Rom. 3:22; 1 Cor. 1:30; 2 Cor. 5:21; Phil. 3:9).

Sanctified positionally,, "Christ Jesus, who is made unto us ... sanctification" (1 Cor.1 :30; 6:11). This is in no way to be confused with experimental sanctification as mentioned in John 17:17, or the final perfection of the believer (Eph. 5:27; 1 John 3:3).

"Perfected for ever," "For by one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified" (Heb. 10:14:).

"Made accepted in the Beloved" (Eph.1:6; 1 Pet. 2:5).

"Made Meet," "Giving thanks to the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light" (Col. 1:12).

XI. Justified:

"Therefore being justified by faith" (Rom.5:1; 3:24; 8:30; 1 Cor. 6:11; Tit. 3:7).

XII. Forgiven All Trespasses and Sin:

"In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins" (Col. 1:14; 2:13; 3:13; Eph. 1:7; 4:32. A distinction is necessary here between the complete and abiding judicial forgiveness and the oft repeated forgiveness within the family of God. See 1 John 1:9).

XIII. Made Nigh(near)

"But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ" (Eph. 2:13. With this there is a corresponding experience; see James 4:8; Heb. 10:22).

XIV. Delivered from the Powers of Darkness:

"Who hath delivered us from the powers of darkness" (Col. 1:13; 2:13-15).

XV. Translated into the Kingdom:

"And hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son" (Col. 1:13).

XVI. On the Rock Christ Jesus:

"For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ" (1 Cor.3:11; Eph. 2:20; 2 Cor. 1:21).

XVII. A Gift from God to Christ:

"I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me" (John 17:6; 11,12, 20; John 10:29).

XVIII. Circumcised in Christ: (circumcised in the heart)

"In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off of the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ" (Col. 2:11; Phil. 3:3; Rom. 2:29).

XIX.Partakers of the Holy and Royal Priesthood:

"Holy priesthood," "Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood" (1 Pet. 2:5).

"Royal priesthood," "But ye are ... a royal priesthood" (1 Pet. 2:9; Rev. 1:6).

XX. A Chosen Generation and a Peculiar People:

"But ye are a chosen generation, ...a peculiar people" (1 Pet. 2:9; Tit. 2:14).

XXI. Having Access to God:

"For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father" (Eph.2:18; Rom. 5:2; Heb. 4:14-16; 10:19,20).

XXII. Within the "Much More" Care of God (Rom. 5:9, 10):

Objects of His love, "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us" (Eph. 2:4; 5:2, etc.)

Objects of His grace,

For salvation, "For by grace are ye saved" (Eph. 2:8).

For keeping, "By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand" (Rom. 5:2).

For service, "But to every one of us is this grace given" (Eph. 2:7).

For instruction, "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present age" (Tit. 2:12, 13).

Objects of His power, "And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward" (Eph. 1:19; Phil. 2:13).

Objects of His faithfulness, "For be hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee" (Heb.13:5; Phil. 1:6).

Objects of His peace, "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which ye are called in one body" (Col. 3:15).

Objects of His consolation, "Our Father which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation" (2 Thes. 2:16).

Objects of His intercession, "Seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them" (Heb.7:25; Rom. 8:34; Heb. 9:24).

XXIII. His Inheritance:

"That ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints" (Eph. 1:18).

XXIV. Given Our Inheritance:

"An inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you" (1 Pet. 1:4; Eph. 1:14; Col. 3:24; Heb. 9:15).

XXV. A Heavenly Association (Eph. 2:6):

Partners with Christ in life, "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear" (Col. 3:4; 1 John 5:11, 12, etc.)

Partners with Christ in position, "And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly in Christ Jesus" (Eph. 2:6).

Partners with Christ in service, "God is faithful, by, whom ye were called into fellowship (partnership) with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord" (1 Cor. 1:9); "Workers together with God" (I Cor. 3:9); "Workers together with him" (2 Cor. 6:1); "Ambassadors" (2 Cor. 5:20); "Ministers of God" (2 Cor. 6:4); "Ministers of the New Testament" (2 Cor. 3:6); "Epistles" (2 Cor. 3:3).

Partners with Christ in suffering, "If we suffer, we shall also reign with him" (2 Tim. 2:12; Phil. 1:29; 1 Pet. 2:20; 4:12, 13; 1 Thes.3:3; Rom. 8:18; Col. 1:24).

Partners with Christ in betrothal, "That I may present you a chaste virgin to Christ" (2Cor. 11:2; Eph. 5:25-27).

XXVI. Heavenly (Kingdom) Citizens:

"For our citizenship is in heaven" (Phil.3:20, R.V.; Eph. 2:19; Heb. 12:22; Luke 10:20).

XXVII. Of the, Family and Household of God:

"Fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God" (Eph. 2:19; 3:15; Gal. 6:10).

XXVIII. Light in the Lord:

"Now are ye light in the Lord" (Eph.5:8; 1 Thes. 5:4).

XXIX. Vitally United to the Father, Son, and Spirit:

"In God" (1 Thes. 1:1).

"In Christ" (John 14:20).

A member in His body (1 Cor. 12:13).

A branch in the Vine (John 15:5).

A stone in the building (Eph. 2:19-22).

A sheep in His flock (John 10:27-29).

A part of His bride (Eph. 5:25-27).

A priest of the kingdom of priests (1 Pet. 2:5, 9).

A saint of the "new generation" (1 Pet. 2:9).

"In the Spirit" (Rom. 8:9).

XXX. Blessed with the "First Fruits" and the "Earnest" of the Spirit:

"Born of the Spirit" (John 3:6, etc.).

"Baptized with the Spirit," "For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body" (1 Cor.12:13; 10:17).

Indwelt by the Spirit. "What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own" (1 Cor. 6:19; 2:12; ,John 7:39; Rom. 5:5; 8:9; 2 Cor. 1:21; Gal.4:6; 1 John 3:24).

"Sealed by the Spirit," "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption" (Eph. 4:30; 2 Cor. 1:22).

XXXI. Glorified:

"And whom he justified, them he also glorified" (Rom. 8:30).

XXXII. Complete in Him: "And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power" (Col. 2:10).

XXXIII. Possessing Every Spiritual Blessing:

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly in Christ" (Eph. 1:3).