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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 28, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 35.

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A Short Sermon

By H. A. ST. JOHN

H. A. ST. JOHN
“To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.” Rev. 3:21.

The Final Reward

JESUS was an OVERCOMER. His conflicts with the powers of darkness were many and severe. He was tempted in all points like as we are, but without yielding, or defeat, in a single instance. His faith, love, and loyalty never failed him. He was obedient unto death. Even his death was a crowning triumph. When on the cross, having committed his life to his Father, he said, “It is finished,” and bowed his head and died. All Heaven rejoiced at his complete and everlasting victory. Three days later he had a triumphant resurrection, followed soon by a triumphant ascension to a place at the right hand of his Father, on the throne of the universe. Was there ever such an example of deep trial and humiliation, followed by such a glorious victory and exaltation? Our Heavenly Father exalted Jesus above every creature, and gave him a name above every other name. And all this glory and exaltation is eternal.
As he overcame, even so we may overcome. He is on the throne of grace, and to this throne we can always have access. We are invited to come boldly, and receive grace and strength and all things necessary to help us in every time of need. The victory of Christ assures us of a like final and glorious victory, if we only hold fast the profession of our faith and love unto the end. All such, in that glad day soon to come, will have their mortal, corruptible, and vile bodies changed, and fashioned like unto Christ’s glorious body; and when he sits upon his own throne of glory, they will be privileged to sit with him on his throne, and reign with him forever in his kingdom of glory. In all the universe of God will there ever be another kingdom whose King, subjects, capital, and territory have had such an experience? Christ’s kingdom of glory will ever be a monument of the highest expression of the mercy and love of the eternal Father, and of loyalty and love to him.
Sanitarium, Cal.