1John 4:4.

 1 John 4:4

A Reflection on the Greater One

You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (1 John 4:4, NIV)

Greater is He who is in you—not a whisper, not a thought,

But the living, breathing presence of the One who has fought

And won the victory over sin, over death, over hell.

The same power that broke the grave in you now dwells.

Greater—not by a little, not by a measure or a span,

But infinitely, eternally, the great I AM.

The One who spoke the galaxies into being with a word

Has made His home within you, and His voice is heard.

Than the one who is in the world—the enemy, the liar,

The accuser who fans the flames of doubt and fear and fire.

He prowls like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour,

But he is a defeated foe; he has no lasting power.

You have overcome them—not by your own strength or might,

But by the blood of the Lamb and the word of your testimony bright.

Not by hiding or retreating, but by standing in the truth,

Clothed in the armor of God, empowered by your youth in Christ.

So why do you tremble at the whispers of the night?

Why do you shrink before the shadows, losing sight

Of the One who holds the universe and calls you by your name?

Greater is He in you than all the world's dark flame.

Fear not, little flock, for the battle is the Lord's.

You are more than a conqueror through Him who love outpours.

Greater is He—let the enemy roar and rage and rail.

The One within you has already won. You will not fail.

Amen.