Yesterday we looked at Romans 8:37, which says: "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us." We saw that a conqueror was one that had gained the victory through Jesus Christ. But the verse says "we are more than conquerors." What does it mean to be more than something? The Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible explains it as follows: "No matter the circumstances and their severity, Christ will carry us through all, strengthening and encouraging us. We cannot lose, no matter the severity of the situation. Christ loves us and is going to look after and take care of us. The believer can rest assured, Christ protects him from the severest circumstances...."
Being more than a conqueror means that you can't lose. Think about an athletic event that the outcome was predetermined. If the outcome is determined then you know what is going to happen in the end. The same is true for us; the outcome has been determined. You can't lose with Jesus Christ. Nothing will be able to separate you from His powerful hand to hold you tight in the midst of troubles. He is the reason you can't lose and not any effort or merit from yourself. That is comforting news because if it depended on you, you might mess it up and lose. But you can't mess it up if you just follow Him!
Today know that you have victory because Jesus Christ won the victory for the Father and you are the beneficiary. Enjoy that victory by thanking the Father for loving you enough to send Jesus to die for your sins; thank Jesus for dying for you; and, thank the Holy Spirit for making Him real in your heart and granting you faith and repentance. You have much to be grateful for today. Let it show!
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