He that Overcometh....

Christ did not merely give us directions as to the path in which we must travel, but he came to be our Teacher. He did not merely tell us how we ought to obey, but in His own life, he gave us a practical example of how we should obey. Thus, He is the true helper. Going before us, he beats down the obstructions, and tells us to walk in His footsteps. Our blessed Savior says, "Follow Me. I will lead you. I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness." (See Matt: 4:19; John 8:12).

He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my father, and before his angels" (Revelation 3:5). The white robes are garments of Christ's righteousness; and all who have His righteousness are partakers of the divine nature. (The Upward Look Page 166).

Those that overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil will be the favored ones who shall receive the seal of the living God. Those whose hands are not clean, whose hearts are not pure, will not have the seal of the living God. "Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21)."

Courage, fortitude, faith and implicit trust in God's power to save do not come in a moment. These heavenly graces are acquired by the experience of years. By a life of holy endeavor and firm adherence to the right the children of God were sealing their destiny. John was also a witness of this most startling revelation.