Then I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.

— Revelation 19:11

He who overcomes will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My son.

— Revelation 21:7

… but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.

— 1 Corinthians 6:11

12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,

13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

— Revelation 7:17

But the Lord is faithful. He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

— 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and love from Christ to you.

Believers of Christ have been washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. Though believers may fall into the same sins as unbelievers, they nevertheless experience conviction, deliverance, and transformation by the Holy Spirit. For believers to continually live by faith in Jesus requires courage. Courage comes not from adrenaline but from trusting God, who remains ever faithful. And the weak grow courageous when they take hold of God’s promises and stand for His truth.

The overcoming believers will inherit all that God’s presence promises – the new world, the new Jerusalem, the end of suffering and sadness, ever-flowing springs of living water, and eternal union with God as children with their Father. Jesus Himself gives all who believe and receive Him the right to become God’s privileged sons and daughters forever. Praise the Lord! This victory of faith awaits all who believe in Him.