Word for the Day July 13
By: Evang. Cascille Hammack
"Do
not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:21
As a follower of Christ, we are to live in peace. He leads
us in peace. Through Him, we can overcome all evil with good. Even if we are hurt, he helps us to bless.
He also protects us. There is no enemy too great for heaven or earth that God will not raise up a standard against on
behalf of his children. But we must walk in faith if we are to please Him. Hebrews 11:6 says, "And without
faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those
who earnestly seek Him."
In facing the many adversities in life, we must hold fast to faith
in Him, not allowing ourselves to be overcome with evil in this world. Hebrews 10:35,36 explains, "So do not throw
away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God,
you will receive what He has promised. " Call on Him. He will help you overcome. For He has already
overcome every obstacle you will ever face, even death. He requires only that you believe that His finished work on
the cross, shedding His blood for you was a penalty paid in full. He bore every weakness, sin and suffering you will
ever endure in His own body so that you could have complete victory over all, even victory over death. You must believe.
When He had hung on the cross before He died and was raised to life, He said "It is finished," the penalty was paid
in full and your victory was won. Do not let evil overcome you. The good required to overcome evil is available
to all who will ask and that is our precious Savior Jesus. Ask Him to forgive you of all of your sins and to come into
your heart and live in you. He will. He stands at the door and knocks now. He will give you life.
He has already overcome all of your suffering, just believe that his payment was made for you. Give Him all of you, He
gave all for you.