"In the light of their sense of Christ's victory over Satan and the powers of darkness, the early disciples went into the world proclaiming Christ the Redeemer and Conqueror. If we share their appreciation for Christ's triumph, we will also share their passion to proclaim it. For we live in the light of this fact: Jesus has triumphed over Satan. We too may therefore ask the questions Paul does in Romans 8:31-35. Here, significantly, in the light of the cross seen as a triumph over Satan, Paul uses the interrogative pronoun. Does he have Satan specifically in mind? Who can be against us? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? Who is he that condemns? Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Satan certainly cannot; for by his death Christ disarmed him of the weapons that would otherwise enable him to do so. Christ has conquered! And in him we are more than conquerors!"
Sinclair Ferguson
Prayer: Father, we thank you that we are not helpless victims. Because of Christ, we are made more than conquerors! May we not live in fear of Satan and his schemes. Help us not to run from the opportunities you give us because we are afraid. As conquerors, may we not be held in the grip of fear. Instead, may we live in the victory that has been given to us through Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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