Introduction: This is Jesus’ message to the Church of Thyatira. It is an overcoming message. Are you overcoming? Or are you being overcome? There is no doubt we face a daily battle to overcome evil. The forces of darkness are constantly attempting to trip every believer, to cause us to yield to temptation, to sin against God, to shame the Lord, to backslide, to become lukewarm or complacent. Can you feel the pull? However, in the midst of the pull, Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Ghost is pouring in fresh oil in our lamps. Because He overcame the world, the flesh, and the devil, we too can overcome! But how can we overcome?

The words “hold fast” are κρατέω: (krat-eh’-o), which means to be strong, rule, mighty, master,I obtain, take hold of.

I love that! Hold on!! Stay strong!!

2. By Faithful Obedience! (Rev 2:26)

“26And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end.”

Purpose in your heart to obey. It pays to obey.

3. By staying Focused! (Rev 2:26,27)

“to him will I give power over the nations: 27And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.”

If we can just remember the prize that waits for those who overcome. It will be worth it!