Overcomer!

03/10/2013

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     Human beings were created with a resilency and an intended ability to revive. Nothing that you or I encounter here on earth can remove the seed that has been implanted within us. So long as that seed remains, we will flourish under God's care. Stories from God's Word are often sources of encouragement in my life. I have featured five special stories of people who are good examples of faith under the overcomers tab on my Sunrise Scriptures website; stories of people who are overcomers, or conquerors. These people illustrate what it means to be held in God's hand. It is my hope that you find some encouragement in your situation through these Bible stories. Take a moment to look through the ones that seem pertinent to your life, and ask yourself the following questions: 
1. What skill set did the Believer have that provided helpful in overcoming his or her problems? 
2. What skills or talents do I have that could be useful in overcoming my obstacles? 
3. Why am I holding back on God, if He has given me the talents needed to solve this situation? 
4. What method of miraculous intervention, or resources outside the believer did God utilize to help solve the problem?

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The Ultimate Warrior

06/15/2012

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     "They're on Our Right, They're on Our Left, They're in Front of Us, They're Behind Us; They Can't Get Away from Us This Time." Those were the words of the most decorated marine in history, Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller in The Battle of Chosin Reservoir, in the Korean War with the Chinese surrounding him.
Definitely a brassy thing to say. But, some people like a good fight. And, fight he did! They not only escaped the siege, but wiped out the Chinese in their path.
     Victory never comes without a battle. And, that's a good thing, because we all fight battles. But, loss comes in battles, as well. Some will lose, and some will win. Which will you be? First, do you have a good defense? Second, have you mounted an offensive strategy? Third, who's leading the charge? And, there is your hope... in Jesus, the ultimate warrior!
Revelation 6:2  And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse;
and he that sat upon it was called Faithful and True,
and in righteousness he does judge and make war.
His eyes were as a flame of fire,
and on his head were many crowns;
and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.
And he was clothed with a robe dipped in blood:
and his name is called The Word of God.
And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses,
clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
And out of his mouth goes forth a sharp sword,
that with it he should smite the nations:
and he shall rule them with a rod of iron:
and he treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
And he has on his robe and on his thigh a name written,
KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
Revelation 19:11-16 
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