From 1 John 4:9-10: “God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent His only Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
Jesus shows us God’s way
No greater love than His
Sharing all of himself
For us, taking our quiz
Coming in human form
Living His humble way
Obedient to God
For each sinner, He prays
Taking our place in death
His body bears our sins
Shedding His precious blood
Defeating death, God wins
Above darkest valleys
Highest mountains tremble
No greater love shall breathe
Saintly choir assembles
Greatest exchange ever
Washing sin, white as snow
Christ’s love covers darkness
Spirit forever glows
From Philippians 2:9-11: “Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave Him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Originally published March, 2021.
*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*
*HIS TRIUMPH OVER DARKNESS*
_Monday, October 19th_
_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_
_*📖And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it (Colossians 2:15).*_
The Lord Jesus didn’t only die for our sins; the Bible also reveals His absolute triumph over Satan and the forces of darkness. Colossians 2:15 (WNT) paints a vivid picture of this victory. It says, _*”And the hostile princes and rulers He shook off from Himself, and boldly displayed them as His conquests, when by the Cross He triumphed over them.”*_
The Lord Jesus stripped principalities and powers of their authority, defeated the forces of darkness, and openly displayed them as conquered foes. Having borne the judgment for sin, He secured eternal salvation for mankind. He broke the chains that held humanity captive and emerged from death as the triumphant Conqueror.
The Bible presents one of the aspects of redemption as the work of a conquering king. When a victorious king invades a territory and defeats its oppressors, he doesn’t negotiate with them or pay a ransom for the prisoners. He conquers the enemy and sets the captives free.
This helps us understand an important dimension of Christ’s redemptive work: He didn’t pay to purchase man’s freedom from Satan. Rather, He defeated him. Before going to the Cross, Jesus lived a sinless life and demonstrated His mastery over the world and its ruler—Satan, the god of this world. He conquered the world because He first conquered the god of this world.
This victory was not for Himself but for you. He conquered the enemy and gave you the victory. The Scriptures tell us that before a strong man’s house can be spoiled, the strong man must first be bound (Mark 3:27). The Lord Jesus bound Satan, the strong man. He defeated Satan in his own territory, broke the chains of darkness, and liberated mankind from his dominion.
Today, you’re not fighting or striving for victory; you’re living in the victory of Christ. In Christ, you’ve been translated out of the jurisdiction of darkness and brought into God’s Kingdom of light. Therefore, walk in confidence and dominion, knowing that in Christ you’ve conquered Satan, overcome the world, and crucified the flesh.
*🙏PRAYER*
*Dear Father, thank you for the victory you’ve given me in Christ Jesus. I rejoice in the knowledge that in Christ, I conquered Satan, overcame the world, and have come into liberty and triumph. I walk in dominion today, conscious of my authority in Christ and my life of ever-increasing glory, unending victory and abundant grace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*
*FURTHER STUDY📖=>* *||* *Hebrews 2:14-15 KJV Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; [15] And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.* *||*
*||* *1 John 4:4 KJV Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.* *||*
*||* *Colossians 1:13 KJV Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:* *||*
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
*1-Year Bible Reading Plan* 1 Timothy 1:1-20 & Jeremiah 5-6
*2-Year Bible Reading Plan📖=>* Hebrews 9:11-28 & Ezekiel 17
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