we win

By Pastor Danny Borrell

“Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.”  (Hebrews 2:14)

When Adam turned from God, who was the Source of his life, he then became subject to the power of death. The only way we could get out of that terrible dilemma was by Christ’s death on the cross. Through the power of His resurrection we enter into the life of Jesus. Entering into our death, Christ endured the penalty for sin and satisfied the claim that satan had over us, fulfilling the scripture, “death is swallowed up in victory.” (1 Corinthians 15:54-57) Thanks be unto God, our marvelous heavenly Father, who through Jesus our great leader has established us as overwhelmingly triumphant, invincible champions through His amazing love for us. We win! In fact, we more than win. Victory is a slight, almost trivial, word. We are not marching over a field of battle into a defeated city. We are borne on the wings of faith into the life-giving presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. My brother and sister, no matter what comes down we still win big because He is on our side! (Romans 8:37)

Christ on the cross birthed a whole new generation in world history who would be called Christians, a people who are filled with His glory, grace, and power, who cannot and will not be defeated. We are a people who died in Christ on the cross, and in dying with Him we were resurrected with Him, becoming a new creature with a new nature and now from our heart we serve God. (2 Corinthians 5:17) What an exciting life when you know satan no longer has anything to hold over your head and God has empowered you with His strength to overcome the evil ungodly influences in this world! The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:2)