The Greater One Inside

by Tim Davidson | A Verse A Day

“You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.”

(1 John 4:4 NASB)



Do you realize when you received Jesus you became a child of God with full benefits? You now belong to God, you fit into His life and family, and you crush your old spiritual enemies because God’s Spirit is in you and He is more powerful than anyone, or anything that is in this world.

The Message Bible says: “My dear children, you come from God and belong to God. You have already won a big victory over those false teachers, for the Spirit in you is far stronger than anything in the world.”

When the trials and struggles come, you can successfully resist them. All you need do is proclaim boldly and confidently that you’re God’s child and the “Greater One” is in you. Notice He is “in you.” Don’t look for God out there somewhere.

Instead, look inside for the mighty, victorious, loving Christ to see you through. Remember, He does all the hard, powerful stuff and we do all the easy jumping and shouting stuff.

Today’s Thought to Take With You:

I can face anything this world dishes out today because greater is He who is in me.

  • Reading Plan A: Acts 19:1-20
  • Reading Plan B: Matthew 8
  • Reading Plan C: Psalms 17-18; Acts 19:1-20

Source: A Verse A Day
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center

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Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.

He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.

God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.

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