Articles by Desiring God Rise, Christian, and Conquer
Rise and Conquer Your Spiritual Battles Like a True Christian Warrior
Christian life calls for conquering trials and spiritual battles with strength and faith, not avoiding them. Greg Morse emphasizes that believers are summoned to fight the flesh, the devil, and worldly challenges with the power of the Spirit, saying, "Rise, Christian, and conquer."
The conquerors are faithful perseverance warriors who overcome through repentance, firm faith, warm love, and true obedience. They resist temptation, hold fast to God’s truth, and conquer through Christ's blood and their testimony. The victorious Christian enjoys eternal rewards such as eating from the tree of life and sitting with Christ on His throne.
This conquering faith is active and zealous, involving personal holiness and extending Christ’s kingdom, opposing both legalism and passivity. The call is to embrace trials as opportunities to grow and prevail, echoing, "We are not to rest upon the couch… The faith that unites us with Christ is a conquering faith."
Listen to the section from 6:58 to 11:18 for a powerful call to spiritual conquering and the blessings that follow those who overcome in Christ.
Trials as Giants to Conquer
- Trials are like giants that no one wants to face but everyone desires to conquer.
- Embracing trials as opportunities strengthens faith and character for eternal victory.
Call to Conquer by Faith
- Christians are called to conquer by faith, repentance, and obedience amidst trials.
- Persevere, resist temptation, and keep faith to receive Christ's promises and rewards.
