August 2, 2020 | Pastor Nathan Elms • When worlds collide – brute force is not always the victor • When Kingdoms clash, the fittest does not always survive • We wrestle not against flesh and blood • The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, flesh and blood, but are mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds • Imaginations are cast out, thoughts are arrested & taken captive Paul wrote This Tractate (Treatise) to Rome – an amazing matrix of Jewish and Gentile Christians – Don’t let the evil you encounter drag you down – overwhelm you – You OVERCOME IT!!!! The Greek word for Overcome – NIKE: to prevail over an opponent, to be victorious, to conquer

You are either the victim or the victor – either overcome or are overwhelmed. • Overcome with Praise • Overshadow any enemy – Greater is he that is in me • Overflow with the presence of God – David “My cup overflows” beyond the brim • Overrule your flesh

Do not overstate your troubles Do not over-react to life’s problems Do not go overboard with the devils lies

Your words - can paint things black or white – Situate it to catch the Light You can blast --- or bless LOOK at your struggle --- paint it white & let it go • If God is for us – who can be against us • Who shall separate me????? From the Love of God????? • You can forgive because you have been forgiven How do you paint things white? The words of your mouth and the meditations of your heart!!!!