In what ways can we rely on Jesus' victory over evil in daily life? Confidence in Christ’s Completed Victory John 14:30 — “I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of the world is coming. And he has no claim on Me.” • Satan possessed no legal right over Jesus; therefore, all who are in Christ share that immunity (Colossians 1:13). • The cross publicly stripped demonic powers of authority (Colossians 2:15). • Because victory is finished, we approach each day from a place of triumph, not of uncertainty (John 16:33). Walking in Freedom from Fear • Jesus’ flawless righteousness now covers us (2 Corinthians 5:21); condemnation has no foothold (Romans 8:1). • “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4) • Replace anxious thoughts with worship and thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6-7). Guarding Our Thought Life • Submit every idea to Christ’s authority (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). • Meditate daily on Scripture to expose and expel lies (Psalm 119:11). • Speak truth aloud; Jesus used the written Word to silence the tempter (Matthew 4:1-11). Overcoming Temptation Through Union with Christ • We have died and risen with Him (Romans 6:6-11); sin’s power is broken. • The Spirit supplies real-time escape routes (1 Corinthians 10:13). • Choose obedience moment by moment, confident that Christ’s life is in us (Galatians 2:20). Engaging in Daily Spiritual Disciplines • Prayer keeps us alert to evil’s schemes (Ephesians 6:18). • Scripture reading renews the mind (Romans 12:2). • Fellowship provides accountability and mutual reinforcement (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Regular communion remembers the price of victory (1 Corinthians 11:26). Living as Salt and Light • Resist evil by actively doing good (Romans 12:21). • Serve, forgive, and bless even enemies, displaying Jesus’ supremacy (Matthew 5:44-45). • The Spirit’s fruit replaces the works of darkness (Galatians 5:22-23). Encouraging One Another in the Battle • Share testimonies of Christ’s deliverance (Revelation 12:11). • Bear one another’s burdens, fulfilling the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2). • Correct and restore gently when a brother stumbles (James 5:19-20). Looking Ahead to Final Triumph • Satan’s defeat is sealed; his time is short (Revelation 12:12). • We anticipate the day when “the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet” (Romans 16:20). • Until then, we stand firm, clothed in the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-11), confident that the prince of this world still has no claim on our victorious Lord—or on those who belong to Him. |
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