Struggle

We often hear speakers, preachers, or church members say, “We are more than conquerors.” This statement must be understood correctly. If its meaning is misinterpreted, it can severely hinder the spiritual growth of those who hear it. Generally, the phrase “we are more than conquerors” is understood to mean receiving blessings—such as financial abundance, healing, or various life achievements. Some also interpret it as victory over interpersonal conflicts—legal disputes, marital disharmony, or broken relationships.

However, when the Word of God says “to the one who is victorious,” it also emphasizes that someone may lose. Victory is not something automatic. We must be realistic that every form of victory requires struggle. A boxer will not win simply by praying and fasting. Even if he is a Christian, he must still train, work hard, and take responsibility for his efforts. Prayer is not a substitute for hard work. Likewise, in Revelation 3:21, spiritual victory requires effort, earnestness, and spiritual discipline.

This statement in Revelation 3:21 was addressed to the church in Laodicea—a congregation that believed they already had victory because of the possessions and comforts they enjoyed. But the Lord rebuked them, because what they considered victory was not aligned with what God desired. They misunderstood. We must never feel that we are conquerors or “blessed” merely because we possess all kinds of worldly conveniences. Such a paradigm degrades the nature of God and misleads His people. What God desires from His children is to share His nature—to have the same heart and mind as Christ. We must struggle earnestly to achieve what God desires: perfection like the Father and conformity to the image of His Only Son, Jesus Christ.

There is a deeply strengthening statement in this verse: “just as I was victorious.” This verse shows that Jesus Himself went through a process of struggle. His victory in putting on the divine nature was not given freely. There was no collusion between God the Father and the Son. To prove this truth, Jesus had to walk the Via Dolorosa and be crucified. He won because He obeyed the Father fully—even unto death. Therefore, entering and sitting in the Kingdom of God is not merely a passive grace, but a choice and a struggle that must begin from now on.

Remember! Whatever we do as believers will echo into eternity—whether it is the echo of good deeds or the echo of evil. Many things in life may seem trivial, but never take matters related to eternity lightly, for this is not merely about 70, 80, or 100 years of earthly life; it concerns our eternal destiny. Therefore, we must earnestly work out our salvation as we await the second coming of the Lord Jesus. Do not keep sinning, for the one who sins is a slave to sin—a servant of the Prince of Darkness, Lucifer.

As we enter the mysterious year 2026, let us walk with God diligently: seeking Him in personal and corporate prayer, reading His Word daily, and gathering with upright, sincere believers. In doing so, we will enter and live through this hidden year in the care of the Almighty God.