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(Revelation 12:11) "And they overcame and conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, for they did not love their life and renounce their faith even when faced with death."
Here, we see the two parts of our ongoing war strategy: (a) the blood of the Lamb and (b) the word of our testimony.
Many of us have been taught that this Scripture refers only to the martyrdom of the saints. However, the preceding statement (they did not love their lives and renounce their faith) actually defines and underscores the whole statement.
So, this isn't just about being put to death for our faith; it is about a daily hammer and anvil approach to defeating evil through the denial of our selfish attitudes...!
Nonetheless, for all those Saints who have gone (and are still going) before us ‘literally’ giving their lives for the cause of Christ - in Jesus Precious Name, we Bless and honour you.
GOD, who created all our hearts, says, “Come to Me, my dear Child, and I will show you how to break free and live! Do your part and trust in Me enough to honour Me.”
Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve those who are sick amongst us—Baby Owen, Baby Pasley, Paul, Arianna, Miriam, Barbara, Angela, Tina, Cathy, Louise, Betty, Maria, Lorenzo, Matteo, Romeo, Sebastian, Nathaniel, Marissa, Ron, Amy, Franca, Daniela, Kristina, Richard, Roger, Ben, Jessica, Wayne, Alastair, Ian, Alex, Alexander, Lynette, James, Keiron, Samantha, Jay, Liliana, Maria, Susanna, and those you bring to our minds right now… Please grant your healing power to those who minister to all the sick among us so they may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care. We pray this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.