October 11, 2025

THE OVERCOMER’S LIFE IN CHRIST (PART 5)

Apst. Emmanuel Osezele

KEY TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:12 KJV: “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”

OVERCOMING PERSECUTION: Persecution is part of the believer’s journey. Anyone who chooses to live godly in Christ will face opposition from the world. The overcomer’s life is not defined by the absence of persecution, but by endurance and faithfulness in the midst of it. The apostles rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer for Christ, knowing that eternal glory awaits. “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:10 KJV).

Persecution may strip you of worldly comfort, friends, or even your life, but it cannot take your eternal crown. The overcomer does not compromise under pressure but holds on to Christ till the end. Those who endure persecution faithfully will receive the crown of life. “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved” (Matthew 24:13 KJV).

Beloved, do not be discouraged when you are hated, mocked, or rejected for Christ’s sake. It is a mark of true discipleship and a pathway to eternal glory.

PRAYER:

O Lord, strengthen me to endure every persecution for Your name’s sake. Let me remain faithful unto death, that I may receive the crown of life, in Jesus Christ’s mighty name. Amen.

REFLECTION:

Revelation 2:10 KJV: “Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”