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hoW overComers think By daniel henderson | Continued From Page 29
abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Second Corinthians 2:14 offers similar encouragement: “Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us dif- fuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.”
small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame visions, mundane talking, chintzy giving, and dwarfed goals.
I no longer need preeminence, prosper- ity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don’t have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by presence, learn by faith, love by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.
My pace is set, my gait is fast, my goal is Heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few, my Guide is reliable, my mission is clear.
I cannot be bought, compromised, de- terred, lured away, turned back, diluted, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.
I won’t give up, back up, let up, or shut up until I’ve preached up, prayed up, paid up, stored up, and stayed up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I must go until He returns, give until I drop, preach until all know, and work until He comes.
And when He comes to get His own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My colors will be clear, for “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of ev- eryone who believes...” (Romans 1:16). – (Adapted from Dr. Bob Moorehead)
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As an overcomer we must live in the firm faith that He will live through us to express His life and light in a broken and dark world. “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” (1 John 5:4-5)
living in unashamed viCtory
So, as we look inward we discipline our thoughts toward praise. As we look up- ward we delight in His overcoming love. As we look outward we are dedicated to faithful impact, knowing Christ will live through us.
As a result we can walk in fellowship with Christ and one another, manifest- ing His victory and declaring an authen- tic message. Enjoy this great reminder as we resolve to live a victorious and un- ashamed faith:
the felloWshiP of the unashamed
I am a part of the fellowship of the un- ashamed. I have the Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.
I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is re- deemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I am finished and done with low living, sight walking,
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