Overcomer!

Do not weep! For the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David has triumphed. Revelation 5:5

Challenges come in different forms and sizes mounting internal and external pressure on individuals. In fact It can get a bit too much after a while that one begins to bleed and weep. When it seemed the purposes of God yet to be revealed were sealed with seven seals and never to be uncovered, John broke down in tears.

How we all do. When it seems Boaz is not at the threshing floor and the clock is ticking or your loved one is lying helpless in hospital as the Doctor leaves with the words “there’s no hope”. Perhaps you have failed that exam a number of times you are beginning to wonder what your fate is or the house’s not being paid and a foreclosure is being served.

The elder told John not to weep because there was no reason for him to. The battle had been fought and the victory won by Jesus – who is also referred to as the Lion of the tribe of Judah and the root of David.

The tribe of Judah is a praising, warring and leading tribe.

Jacob prophesied:

The sceptre will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from his descendants. Genesis 49:10a      

After the death of Joshua, when the Israelites asked the LORD which tribe should go first to fight the Canaanites:

The LORD answered, “Judah, for I have given them victory over the land. Judges 1:2

Friend, you have been given the victory over that situation. Whatever your challenge or difficulty today, know that the end of that thing has been established. It is defeated! You have triumphed already and the ugly situation is evidence of it. To overcome you have to ‘come over’ some stuff. Jesus said:

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

So friend, do not fear rather take courage. Be of good cheer and let the peace of God rule in your heart. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD has won you today. You are an overcomer not a weakling so wipe those tears and get over that thing, Overcomer!