I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, NLT)
Call me whatever you want (“alarmist” is preferred, thank you), but this is why I write about overcoming. As much as I must learn to overcome faults and difficulties, I also must overcome myself for Jesus. Another experience I bring: I’m still struggling in Musicianship. I have complained about my stunning obligation to fix (using the verbs have, must, etc., those obviously referencing to any complete self-force), and I’ve thought how I’d measure up over them. Most of them are in the school choir, others play the piano or other things. (Some even vie for Music majors at college!) In the midst of all this talent, should I care? Yes, but to overcome, not to strenuously despair and crumble as of habit.
None more than insecurities are portrayed. It seems that I may need to overcome myself, overcome my classes, overcome in my life, and overcome with Jesus. He overcame sin, He overcame life, and He overcame death! Overcoming what we know in life will take extra work, drawing out our sins and fighting for our lives will only be possible by Jesus.