Overcome the World and Find Rest
Excerpts
He Leadeth Me, by Yongsung Kim
What does it mean to overcome the world? It means overcoming the temptation to care more about the things of this world than the things of God. It means trusting the doctrine of Christ more than the philosophies of men. … It means choosing to refrain from anything that drives the Spirit away. …
How, then, do we overcome the world? … Each time you seek for and follow the promptings of the Spirit, each time you do anything good—things that “the natural man” would not do, you are overcoming the world. …
Now, how does overcoming the world bless our lives? The answer is clear: Entering into a covenant relationship with God binds us to Him in a way that makes everything about life easier. Please do not misunderstand me: I did not say that making covenants makes life easy. In fact, expect opposition, because the adversary does not want you to discover the power of Jesus Christ. But yoking yourself with the Savior means you have access to His strength and redeeming power. …
… I plead with you now—to take charge of your own testimony of Jesus Christ and His gospel. Work for it. Nurture it so that it will grow. Feed it truth. …
… As you let God prevail in your life, I promise you greater peace, confidence, joy, and yes, rest.