The Reality
of Being
More Than a
Conqueror
in Life
by Joyce Meyer
Theso important for us to get this truth down in Life hearts and
It’s Reality of Being More Than a Conqueror our
see ourselves as more than conquerors through Christ Jesus
by Joyce Meyer don’t, then our enemy, Satan, will be able to
because if we
confuse us and keep us from victory. And all the enemy wants
Romans 8:37 says that Christians are “more than
to do is kill, steal and destroy what God wants us to have (see
conquerors” in this world. But do we really know what it means
John 10:10). He wants to diminish you – make you smallto be more than a conqueror? you’ll livetook many years for life.
minded and small in spirit so I know it a small, frustrated me
to learn what it means and how to live the victorious life Jesus
diedwe don’tus as believers. way. Every person who confesses
But to give have to live that
that Christ Jesus is Lord, repents of their sin and gives their
heart to God is a child of God and belongs to Him. And in Christ,
we are made right with God, we are His righteousness, and we
I remember many years when I went to church
have the power of Christ in us to live right.
faithfully every week, yet my private life was pathetic. It was
so frustrating because I really loved God andthat asborn-again
Do you realize what this means? It means was a we spend
believer, but I wasn’t experiencing victory over the problems in
time with God in prayer and studying the Bible, we can access
the wisdom and strength we need God and help people.
my life so that I could really live forto make right choices and
behave right. It doesn’t happen all at once or overnight, but we
will make progress every day that we seek God this way.
really want you to get this revelation of relationship with
As I eventually grew in my personal who you are in
I
Christ and spent time studying the Word, I came to understand
as a born-again believer so you won’t be frustrated or
what it means to be like you’re always underand how I could
discouraged or feel more than a conqueror attack and just
get there. And if I can the it, soGod has more for us than that!
trying to get through do day. can you.
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NOVEMBER 2013
When you make a mistake and the devil comes and tells
you “You’re no good,” you don’t have to take on the guilt and
To be more than put on you. No! You that before you
condemnation he wants toa conqueror means can immediately
ever getyour mistake to God, thank Him for whatever problem
confess a problem, you already know that forgiving you and
comes your way, you can overcome it and moveChrist. You live
cleansing you with the blood of Jesus, through forward in the
with confidence that God loves you no matter what and He
victory of His grace and forgiveness.
will never leave you nor forsake you. And when you have this
Here’s scripture that has helped me take constantly I am
kind ofa relationship with Christ, you aren’t hold of whoafraid
in bad news live things that may happen that of this world:
of Christ and or ofwith victory over the hardships aren’t in your
“In this [union unexpected happens or you’re disappointed,
plan. When theand communion with Him] love is brought to
completion and attains by it.
you won’t be devastatedperfection with us…because as He is,
so are we in this world” (1 John 4:17 AMP).
I encourage you to learn who God really is. Get a deeper
See, when you get a and His of who you are in
understanding of His characterrevelationheart for you. Spend
Christ, youHim, read His Word, and let Him inside of Know that
time with know that with Christ on the love you. you, there
is nothingyou unconditionally. He more than you are because
He loves that can happen that’s is good. He wants to bless
there’s nothing that’s too we know Him!truth, John 4:4 confirms
you and help you. When much for this First we don’t have to
it: “Little children, you are of God [youGod cares or whether
be tormented by doubts about whether belong to Him] and
have [already] defeated and overcome them [the agents of the
He will take care of us.
antichrist], because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier)
Whatever your situation is today, God knows about it. He sees
than he who is in the world” (AMP).
you and hears the cry of your heart. And if you will give Him
your problems and do what He tells you to do, you will access
Nefateria F. Robinson
His overcoming love, grace and power and be more than a
conqueror. Because in Christ, as He is, so are we in this world!
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Joyce Meyer is one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers.
A New York Times bestselling author, her books have helped
millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ.
Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches on a number of topics
with a particular focus on the mind, mouth, moods and attitudes.
Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and
practically about her experiences so others can apply what she
has learned to their lives. Joyce has authored nearly 100 books,
which have been translated into