Category: Today’s Word

John 8:44. You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

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It is impossible to live a victorious Christian life without knowing the reality of Satan. Scripture clearly identifies him as our enemy: “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). The devil is not a myth, symbol, or metaphor—he is a real being actively working to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10).

Satan was originally one of God’s highest creations, a cherub who once spread his wings over God’s throne. Scripture says, “You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for so I ordained you. You were on the holy mount of God; you walked among the fiery stones” (Ezekiel 28:14). But pride corrupted him. Isaiah records his rebellion: “You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God… I will make myself like the Most High’” (Isaiah 14:13–14). Because of this pride, Lucifer—the morning star—was cast down from heaven along with a third of the angels who followed him.

From that moment, “the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray”  (Revelation 12:9). He appeared to Adam and Eve and deceived them, whispering the same lie that ruined him: “You will be like God” (Genesis 3:5). The moment mankind sided with him, all spiritual identity and authority were lost. Humanity became separated from God, spiritually dead, and enslaved under the power of sin, curses, and hell (John 8:44).

Since then, the entire world has been under the control of this “ruler of the kingdom of the air,” the spirit at work in those who refuse to obey God (Ephesians 2:2–3). He manipulates human hearts through pride, greed, fear, and lust. He deceives through systems—politics, culture, education, economy, and even religion—to blind people to the truth of the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:4).

Satan’s influence is everywhere. He dominates the world through the love of money, the seduction of entertainment, and the obsession with power and pleasure. He distorts truth and promotes false teachings even within the church, creating division and confusion to weaken the body of Christ. Scripture warns that he is highly organized, with ranks and authorities working together for destruction: “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12).

This is why we must “put on the full armor of God” so that when the day of evil comes, we can stand our ground (Ephesians 6:13). Without the armor of truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and the Word, we are defenseless. The battle is spiritual, and victory is only possible through the power of Christ, who destroyed the works of the devil (1 John 3:8).

Do not be deceived by your weaknesses—God has already given you authority in Jesus’ name. Jesus said, “If I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man?” (Matthew 12:28–29). You have that same authority to bind the strong man, Satan, and to stand victorious.

Whenever the devil advances against you through temptation, fear, or lies, remember that no weapon formed against you will prevail (Isaiah 54:17). Stand firm on the foundation of Christ, holding up the shield of faith to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one (Ephesians 6:16).

The devil’s temptations are subtle but dangerous. He tempted even our Lord Jesus (Matthew 4:1–11), appealing first to the desires of the flesh, then to pride, and finally to idolatry. Jesus overcame every temptation through the Word of God, showing us the only weapon that can defeat the enemy—the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17).

Therefore, meditate on the Word day and night. Let it dwell richly in your heart. The Word will guard your thoughts, strengthen your spirit, and expose every deception of the enemy. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7).

You are no longer under the dominion of darkness. You belong to Christ, who triumphed over every principality and power, making a public spectacle of them on the cross (Colossians 2:15). Walk in this victory daily.

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Prayer. Lord, I thank You for opening my eyes to see the reality of Satan and his schemes. Help me to remain alert and steadfast in faith. Fill me with Your Spirit so that I may stand firm, clothed in Your armor, resisting every lie of the enemy. Thank You for the victory I already have in Christ Jesus. In His mighty name, Amen.

Mark 3:13-15. Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. ¹⁴ He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach ¹⁵ and to have authority to drive out demons.

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Today’s Word shows us the heart of evangelism: Jesus first calls us to Himself—giving us the gospel, His presence—and then He sends us out to proclaim it. Evangelism is not a burden but the overflow of life with Christ. It is simply telling others how God has been with you.

Tragically, many believers have misconceptions about evangelism. Some think it’s only for those with special training or unique gifts. But evangelism is a natural life movement for those who have received life. If you have been saved by the blood of Christ, evangelism is simply introducing Jesus to others who are living under the power of the devil. This is why evangelism is one of the greatest blessings given to all believers in Christ. Satan fears evangelism and will do everything to hinder it.

Do not try to separate evangelism from your current situation. You do not need to be perfect to share Christ. You are the light, and wherever you go, the eternal light of Christ will shine to others living in darkness (Matthew 5:14). You are “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9).

So, boast in your weaknesses and magnify Christ. You do not need to look spiritual or pious when proclaiming the gospel. Listen to Jesus’ promise to ordinary people like you: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Without relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, witnessing for Christ is impossible.

Do not separate evangelism from your work. Everything you do matters to God, for your workplace is your primary mission field. Revealing Christ through your work is evangelism. Remember Joseph: “The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered… When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes…” (Genesis 39:2–4). Joseph’s pagan master could see God’s presence in his life. When God is with you, you cannot hide Him. Invite the Triune God into your workplace. Experience His presence and rely on His wisdom and power. Even without saying a word, people will see Him and His masterpiece through you. That is evangelism.

Evangelism means being led by the Holy Spirit in every meeting, every event, and every place. Life movement takes place in unexpected places. Remember Philip: “Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Go south to the road—the desert road…’ So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch” (Acts 8:26–27). This historic encounter, which opened the way for the gospel in Africa, happened not in Jerusalem but in the middle of a desert. When you remain sensitive to the Spirit’s leading, God will place you exactly where you need to be for that one disciple He has prepared for world evangelization.

You may feel lacking and inadequate like the Galileans Jesus called to be His disciples. But He called you because He wanted you. Open your eyes and see Him walking with you and working with you. When you are with the gospel, you will experience “the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). When you truly experience Christ, you cannot help but speak about what you have seen and heard (Acts 4:20).

Most of all, nothing can stop evangelism when the hand of God is with you: “Now those who had been scattered by the persecution… traveled… telling the good news about the Lord Jesus. The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord” (Acts 11:19–21). When God’s hand is on you, even hardships and persecution become instruments to spread the gospel and bring multitudes to salvation.

Do not be afraid of rejection, hardship, or persecution. Jesus works  with you now, right where you are, by the power of His hand. Evangelism is not about human effort; it is Immanuel—God with us. Christ is life itself. You do not manufacture it; you simply live it. Enjoying Christ is evangelism. That is why evangelism is easy and light (Matthew 11:28-30). Evangelism is enjoyment and blessing.

Jesus not only called His disciples to be with Him but also gave them “authority to drive out demons” (Mark 3:15). You have been given authority in Jesus’ name—the name above every name—over the spiritual forces of the enemy. Evangelism is not just sharing words but exercising Christ’s authority over the powers of darkness that hold people captive. When you proclaim the gospel, you are not engaging in a mere conversation—you are declaring freedom to those bound by sin, fear, and Satan. Evangelism is spiritual warfare, and God has equipped you with the authority of Jesus’ name to break chains and open blind eyes. Wherever you go with the gospel, the kingdom of God advances, and the devil’s work is destroyed.

Jesus is inviting you to follow Him with urgency. When you respond to His call, you will impact the world by the power of the gospel, just as His disciples did. Nothing is more urgent than leading someone in your life to Christ. Nothing is more important than praying for absolute disciples for God’s harvest field. Nothing is more fulfilling than fulfilling the Great Commission in our generation and beyond.

Through Christ, you have the privilege of communicating with God in a special way—through prayer, approaching the throne of the Triune God. God’s protection through His angel armies surrounds you. He will bring healing and restoration to the world through you. Do not worry about anything. The Lord Himself will be with you, “working with you and confirming His Word by the signs that accompanied it” (Mark 16:20). Wherever you go with the gospel, “the message of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored” (2 Thessalonians 3:1).

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Prayer. Father, throughout the day, help me to live a single-minded life for Christ and a wholehearted life for the gospel. Teach me to walk in faith as an evangelist and enjoy the blessing of Your presence. In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce all evil spirits working in my mission field. By Your Word and in the name of Jesus, I exercise my authority and expel all evil spirits everywhere. Amen.

Galatians 2:20. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

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A victorious Christian life begins and ends with dying with Christ. Why is this truth so central?

Because without dying, there can be no true living. Jesus said plainly, “Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds” (John 12:24). In other words, the secret to life and fruitfulness lies in death—the death of our old self.

When Christ comes to dwell in us, our old frame must be torn down. Our wrong imprints must be replaced with the gospel. Our thoughts deeply rooted in the world must be renewed by the Word. Our sinful nature must be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.

At the cross, Jesus carried it all—our sin, shame, failures, selfish ambitions, fears, and worldly attachments. They were nailed to the cross once and for all. To die with Christ means to surrender these completely, letting go of our own plans, our own will, and our own ambitions. As long as we cling to these things, the power of Christ cannot fully rest on us. We will continue to struggle in our own strength, become exhausted by trying to live the Christian life on our own, and ultimately carry out the devil’s desires.

But this was never God’s design. He did not call us to a religion of striving but to a relationship of surrender. This is why Paul declared with such conviction, “I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily” (1 Corinthians 15:31). He knew that to live in Christ meant to die to himself—every day, in every circumstance.

Paul also came to understand the blessing that true strength is revealed in weakness: “Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10). To the world, weakness is failure; but to God, weakness is the doorway to His strength.

Are you living under the weight of fear, failure, or discouragement? No matter how bleak your circumstances may appear, yield them to the power of Christ who lives in you. To walk with Christ is not to rely on your own strength but to trust Him alone in all situations.

He loved you more than you could ever love yourself. He willingly gave up the glory of heaven, humbled Himself, and died for you. “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant… he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!” (Philippians 2:6–8).

Dying with Christ means your past no longer defines you. Your sins, shame, and failures were finished at the cross. Jesus declared on the cross, “It is finished” (John 19:30). So, consider it finished, and live in the freedom He secured. Dying with Christ also means your present is no longer yours to control. You can trust Him to lead you through trials, hardships, and even storms. And dying with Christ means your future is already secure. You have eternal life, sealed by His Spirit, and nothing in heaven or on earth can snatch you out of His hand.

For this very reason, God’s Word calls us to “ run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:1–2). To run this race, we must throw off everything that hinders us and the sin that so easily entangles. This is what it truly means to die with Christ.

But how do we die daily? How do we walk in this surrendered life? The answer is prayer. Not just occasional religious prayer, but a life that becomes 24-hour prayer. Prayer that is not limited to a quiet time in the morning but continues in every moment—listening to God, conversing with Him, aligning your heart with His Spirit’s leading.

Throughout the day, learn to surrender your stubborn will and allow His plans to unfold. Stop being driven by fear of failure or the opinions of others, and start being carried by the power of Christ who dwells in you. When you pray this way, your life becomes a vessel for world evangelization that saves lives.

So do not quit. Do not despair. Do not keep carrying what Christ has already nailed to the cross. Instead, embrace the life that flows from surrender. Yield to Him daily. Take up your cross and follow Him. As you do, you will discover the mystery of the Christian life: it is not you who live, but Christ who lives in you (Galatians 2:20). You will experience what Paul meant when he said, “For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

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Prayer. Lord Jesus, thank You that I have been crucified with You. Teach me to die to myself daily, so that You may live fully in me. Help me to walk by faith in You alone, the one who loved me and gave Yourself for me. In Your precious name, Amen.

Acts 1:10-11. They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. ¹¹ “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”

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If you believe that Jesus is the Christ, you can live with absolute assurance that everything has already been finished. There is no reason to live in fear or anxiety. You will no longer wander aimlessly, for the Word lights your path and directs your steps. You will press on toward the goal for which Christ Jesus took hold of you (Philippians 3:12). You will gladly surrender everything for the sake of the gospel (Acts 20:24).

This was the secret of the men of Galilee. By holding firmly to the covenant of Christ (Acts 1:1), the kingdom of God (Acts 1:3), and the promised Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8), they were transformed from ordinary men into extraordinary witnesses. On the day of Pentecost, the Spirit of God came like wind and fire (Acts 2:1–5), and through them, the gospel eventually reached Rome (Romans 16).

The same covenant of world evangelization that was given to the early disciples has now been entrusted to you. This is not a distant promise but a living reality written into your life. Jesus declared, “This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come” (Matthew 24:14). The covenant will be fulfilled exactly as He promised. No power of darkness, no scheme of the enemy, and no weakness of man can stop it. Until the day He returns, your life has been set apart to carry this covenant forward—to shine the light of Christ to the nations and to stand as a witness of the One who loved you and died for you.

On that day, as Jesus Himself foretold, “the Son of Man will come on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory” (Matthew 24:30). And as Paul wrote, “God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord” (Philippians 2:9–11). Even the nations that rage against God, the rulers who conspire in vain, and the powers that resist Him will all be brought under His authority (Psalm 2:1–2).

Until then, Jesus has already warned us about the condition of the world: “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars… Nation will rise against nation… There will be famines and earthquakes… All these are the beginning of birth pains” (Matthew 24:6–8). Yet you need not be alarmed. You are a child of the King. His eyes, like blazing fire, are upon you. He is leading you to the ends of the earth to bear witness to the gospel (Acts 1:8).

Do not fear people or the world. The risen Lord Jesus—ascended and seated at the right hand of the Father—is working with you even now, confirming His Word through the Holy Spirit (Mark 16:19-20). The gospel that Jesus is the Christ will be proclaimed to every nation before He comes again.

So don’t remain trapped in fear or weighed down by the circumstances of the present moment. Fix your eyes on the throne of God and approach Him with faith, asking for a double portion of heavenly power and thronely authority for world evangelization. Step forward with courage. Walk in assurance. Move with strength, carrying the gospel wherever you go.

The Triune God will be your bartizan, walking with you on your covenant journey and establishing guideposts of light throughout the world.

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Prayer. Lord Jesus, thank You for watching over me with eyes like blazing fire. Help me to hold onto the covenant of the future until the day You return. Use my life as Your instrument to proclaim the gospel to the nations. In Your mighty name, Amen.

John 2:13-22. When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. ¹⁴ In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. ¹⁵ So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. ¹⁶ To those who sold doves he said, “Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!” ¹⁷ His disciples remembered that it is written: “Zeal for your house will consume me.”

¹⁸ The Jews then responded to him, “What sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?”

¹⁹ Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.”

²⁰ They replied, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?” ²¹ But the temple he had spoken of was his body. ²² After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.

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The Jews had great pride in their temple, but they completely missed the true temple, which is Christ Jesus Himself (John 2:21). To them, the temple was merely a building, a national symbol, and a place for rituals. Their focus was on outward appearance rather than inward devotion. In fact, they had turned the very courtyard intended for the Gentiles—the nations—to seek God into a noisy marketplace. Instead of being a house of prayer for all nations (Isaiah 56:7), it had become a marketplace.

Blinded by greed, pride, and tradition, they failed to grasp the central message of salvation: the death (“Destroy this temple”) and resurrection (“I will raise it again in three days”) of Jesus Christ.

Though they sacrificed countless bulls, lambs, and goats, God had no delight in their empty worship, because their hearts were far from Him. They trampled His courts with meaningless offerings, missing the mystery and blessing of true worship (Isaiah 1:11–12).

Today, God is calling His people to restore the true temple—not a building made by human hands, but the living Christ. He is the only Savior who defeated Satan. He was without sin (Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 3:18), the promised offspring of the woman (Genesis 3:15), born of a virgin, untouched by Adam’s fallen nature (Isaiah 7:14).

Jesus is both fully God and fully man (John 1:14). He took on human flesh because a sinless substitute was needed to pay the price of sin—death (Genesis 2:17). As Paul declares,

“Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!” (Philippians 2:6–8).

Because you have been crucified with Christ, you are no longer under the curse of sin and hell. You have been set free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1-2). Your identity is now found in the One who loved you and gave Himself for you. God is most glorified when you not only believe this truth but live it out, proclaiming reconciliation through Christ with your words and life.

As the undeniable evidence of His divinity, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures foretold (1 Corinthians 15:3–5). By rising again from the dead, He broke the power of death and crushed the enemy who held its grip (Hebrews 2:14). This is why Thomas, seeing the risen Savior, declared with awe, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28).

So why keep living under the weight of your past? Why remain paralyzed by today’s trials or tomorrow’s fears? The cross has already spoken. At Calvary, Jesus stripped away the power of sin, death, and every spiritual ruler that enslaved you. He declared once and for all, “It is finished” (John 19:30). So, consider it finished, and let your heart rest in His completed work.

Remember, “His incomparably great power for us who believe… is the same as the mighty strength He exerted when He raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 1:19–20). That power is at work in you.

Are you tired of disappointment, failure, and constant blame? Lift your eyes to Christ. God has canceled every charge against you, washed away your guilt, and declared you righteous. You are holy and blameless in His sight. And this is not the end—He will one day transform your lowly body to be like His glorious body (Philippians 3:21).

When you recover the essence of the gospel, you will also recover God’s vision for the nations. Like the disciples, your eyes will be opened to the courtyard of the Gentiles—to see the heart of God for every tribe, tongue, and people. Then you will realize that the true purpose of the church is not ritual, but mission: the life movement (John 10:10), the Word movement (Matthew 28:20), and the remnant movement (John 21:15).

God is inviting you to align your life with His covenant and the eternal answers found in the Three Courtyards of His church. In the 237 courtyard, you are called to see the people from all nations, creating spaces where the next generation can be nurtured in the gospel and find their lifelong direction.

In the courtyard of healing, you are invited to experience restoration beyond medicine—where the Word and prayer heal broken hearts, strength is renewed, and enable people to walk as a pilgrim with purpose instead of being bound by scars.

In the courtyard of the summit, you help raise God’s remnants who first establish His kingdom within, are trained to live with spiritual power, and are prepared to influence and lead the world. Through these courtyards, you will see that God has already prepared answers for every time, every place, and every generation to save the world.

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Prayer. Father, thank You for giving me the gospel, not a religion. Restore in me the joy of knowing Christ and the power of His death and resurrection. Fill me with Your Spirit, so I may proclaim the gospel with my life and join in Your mission to bring salvation to all nations. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

John 1:1-14. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ² He was with God in the beginning. ³ Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. ⁴ In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. ⁵ The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

⁶ There was a man sent from God whose name was John. ⁷ He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. ⁸ He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

⁹ The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. ¹⁰ He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. ¹¹ He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. ¹² Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— ¹³ children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.

¹⁴ The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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Scripture says that the whole world is under the control of the evil one, Satan (1 John 5:19). He dared to challenge God Himself (Ezekiel 28:14–19; Isaiah 14:12–15). Holding the power of death (Hebrews 2:14), he seized the kingdom of the air (Ephesians 2:2) and exerts his influence throughout the world (Ephesians 6:12). It was he who deceived Adam and Eve, stealing life from them and plunging humanity into hell, disasters, and separation from God (Genesis 3:1–10).

Since then, the devil has trapped mankind in his snares: the cage of self-reliance and self-centeredness (Genesis 3), the corruption and worldly pleasure of Noah’s days (Genesis 6), and the pride and pursuit of human success at Babel (Genesis 11). He continues the same strategies today—making people lovers of themselves, of money, and of success (2 Timothy 3:1-5)—only to leave them in despair and emptiness. He builds invisible prisons around us through the powers of religion and oppression (Acts 13), through demon-possession and bondage (Acts 16), and through cultural darkness and idolatry (Acts 19).

This is why Jesus, the Creator God, came as the true Light for all people. From the beginning, light was God’s answer to darkness, formlessness, and emptiness (Genesis 1:2–3). But the Light of Christ is far greater than the natural light of the sun, moon, and stars. His light is life itself—the life of God shining into the darkness, a life that the darkness cannot overcome (John 1:5).

The eternal Word took on human form and lived among us (John 1:14). The Creator became man so that He could call us out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9). To those who receive Him, to those who believe in His name, He gives the right to become children of God.

This authority comes from our True King, Jesus, who destroyed the devil’s work (1 John 3:8). It is the access to the throne of grace through our True Priest, Jesus, who entered the Most Holy Place once for all with His own blood (Hebrews 9:12). It is the privilege of living as citizens of heaven through our True Prophet, Jesus, who opened the way to heaven for us living in the background of hell (John 14:6).

And now, the presence, guidance, and empowerment of the Holy Spirit are given to all who believe. God’s angels, His ministering spirits, are sent to serve and help those who will inherit salvation (Hebrews 1:14). The authority of Jesus is living and active in you. When you receive and believe that Jesus is the Christ, His life becomes your life, and His authority becomes your authority. Everything in heaven and on earth must submit to His name (Philippians 3:21).

This faith is not about striving harder, reforming your character, or chasing after self-improvement. It is about receiving the life that conquers death and the authority that overcomes the enemy. Life—because apart from Christ, we were dead in our sins (Ephesians 2:1). Authority—because we face a relentless adversary who prowls like a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8).

Therefore, live each day in the fullness of His life. Walk in boldness, not fear. Exercise His authority against the forces of darkness with humility, always acknowledging the One who has all authority in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18).

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Prayer. Lord Jesus, I thank You for coming as the true Light of the world. Thank You for the life You restored and the authority You gave me when I believed. Help me to walk boldly yet humbly in the power of Your name, shining Your light in every place of darkness. Amen.

Colossians 1:15-17. The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

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Are you living in fear? Fear of failure. Fear of losing what you have. Fear of tomorrow. These fears can grip your heart and paralyze your life. But remember, fear is not from God. His Word promises: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7).

Fear first entered the human story when mankind abandoned fellowship with the Father and listened to “the father of lies,” the devil:

“Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as He was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, ‘Where are you?’ He answered, ‘I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid’” (Genesis 3:8–10).

The moment Adam and Eve turned from God’s voice to the serpent’s deception, fear replaced peace, shame replaced innocence, and hiding replaced open fellowship with their Creator. Since that day, humanity has been plagued by fear and shame caused by separation from God. Fear has become the shadow of sin, distorting our view of ourselves, of others, and of God. It enslaves hearts, controls decisions, and drives people further into hiding. What began in the garden has echoed through every generation—men and women covering themselves (Genesis 3:7), running from God, and living in bondage to the fear of judgment (Genesis 3:16-20).

Jesus explained that fear and shame are the very reasons many people avoid coming to Him. “This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed” (John 3:19–20). Fear of being exposed keeps people in the shadows, trapped in guilt and shame, running from the very One who came to set them free. Instead of finding healing in the light, they hide in darkness and remain bound by fear.

Scripture says that the whole world is under the dominion of “the ruler of the kingdom of the air” (Ephesians 2:2–3). The devil has been stealing, killing, and destroying lives (John 10:10). He is leading countless souls—especially the young generation—down the path of destruction. Families are being torn apart, and even the church is under constant attack.

But here is the good news: if you know who is with you to the very end of the age, fear no longer has power over you. The One who lives in you is not only your Savior, who redeems and restores, but also the Judge of all the earth. He holds absolute authority over every power and accusation raised against you. Scripture says, “Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son” (John 5:22). This means your life is secure in the hands of the One who already took your judgment upon Himself at the cross. You do not stand before a harsh ruler waiting to condemn you, but before the Risen Christ who has declared you righteous by His blood.

And yet, Jesus makes you this astonishing promise: “Whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life” (John 5:24). Notice the certainty in His words—has eternal life, not will have someday. The moment you believe, you are transferred from the realm of death into the realm of life. Judgment no longer hangs over you, because Christ has already borne it in your place. You now live under the assurance of eternal life, secure in the hands of the One who conquered sin, hell, and Satan.

Though your accuser, the devil, accuses you day and night before God, every accusation is silenced by the blood of Jesus. “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony” (Revelation 12:11). Your King has already destroyed the works of the devil: “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work” (1 John 3:8).

So, do not let your past rule over you. Jesus has the authority to forgive sin: “But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So He said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home” (Matthew 9:6). By His death on the cross, He set you free from the prison of fear. There is no debt left to pay, for He declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30). Even your sicknesses and burdens, your True Priest has carried away (Matthew 8:17).

Do not let the fear of tomorrow overtake you. The One who died and rose again is the ultimate Life-Giver. He promised, “Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life” (John 6:47). Eternal life means victory, because “the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God overcomes the world” (1 John 5:5). That is who you are. Do not underestimate the worth and the power of the life you possess in Christ. Jesus said, “Everything is possible for one who believes” (Mark 9:23).

The Son who lives in you is the image of the invisible God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things (Colossians 1:15–17). He holds the universe together, and He holds your life together. Do not be shaken by the things you see and your circumstance, for He is seated at the right hand of God, working with you and confirming His Word even today (Mark 16:19–20).

So, do not fear, for the Triune God is with you; do not be dismayed, for He is your God. He will strengthen you and help you; He will uphold you with His righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10).

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Prayer. Lord Jesus, You are my Creator, the Sustainer of my life, the Beginning and the End, and my Lord. I choose to trust in You. I will not fear the terror of night nor the arrow that flies by day. In Your mighty name, Amen.

Matthew 8:23-27. Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. ²⁴ Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. ²⁵ The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”

²⁶ He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.

²⁷ The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”

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Who on earth was Jesus? How could He claim to have the authority to judge, to forgive sins, and to give eternal life? These are not small claims—if they are true, they change everything. And what happens when you truly know this Jesus, not as an idea or a religious figure, but as the Christ, the living Son of God who walks with you today?

First, Jesus claimed to be God. Scripture says, “In His defense Jesus said to them, ‘My Father is always at His work to this very day, and I too am working.’ For this reason, they tried all the more to kill Him; not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God” (John 5:17–18).

The religious leaders of His day understood exactly what He was claiming. He was not presenting Himself as merely a prophet or a good teacher—He was claiming equality with God Himself. For this, they accused Him of blasphemy and sentenced Him to death. And yet Jesus never denied His identity, even though it cost Him His life. Why? Because He was telling the truth: He is the only way for mankind to meet God, escape from the background of hell, and the power of the devil.

Jesus was not of this world. Paul explains, “The first man was of the dust of the earth; the second man is of heaven” (1 Corinthians 15:47). Unlike Adam, who was formed from the dust and fell into spiritual death, Jesus came from heaven to reveal the Father. His origin is heaven itself. That is why, when you pray in His name, heaven and earth respond. God Himself promised, “In a little while I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land” (Haggai 2:6).

The name of Jesus has the authority to move what seems immovable and to open what seems impossible. So when you pray in Jesus’ name, you are not speaking empty words—you are calling on the authority of heaven. This is why Paul urges us to believe as we pray and to “wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13).

Jesus also knew everything about people and would not entrust Himself to them (John 2:24). He needed no one to explain human nature to Him, because He Himself created mankind. He saw their bondage under the power of the devil, their hopelessness, and their brokenness. And He sees you today. He knows your present circumstances, your hidden struggles, your deepest fears, and your unspoken weaknesses. You do not need to pretend before Him. You do not need to cover yourself with masks of strength or success. Instead, let Him examine your heart and mind (Psalm 26:2). He is not looking to condemn you but to restore you, to strengthen you, and to make you firm and steadfast (1 Peter 5:10).

The Jesus who lives in you through the Holy Spirit is greater than any problem, conflict, or crisis you face. The disciples marveled, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey Him!” (Matthew 8:27). The same Jesus who calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee is with you in your storms today. He is not distant or indifferent; He is near. So stop striving in your own strength. Stop hardening your heart against Him. Invite Jesus into your boat as your Lord and your God, and you will find peace as you sail with Him through the storms of life.

Most of all, Jesus gives life. At the tomb of Lazarus, Scripture says, “Jesus called in a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, come out!’ The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face” (John 11:43–44). With a single command, Jesus reversed death itself. He brought a man back to life who had been dead for four days. His Word is not limited by time or circumstance—it is the power of life itself.

Yet the response of the people is striking. Some believed in Him, while others went away hardened and reported Him to the Pharisees. Even in the face of undeniable evidence, not everyone believed. In the same way, many today—even those who call themselves believers—miss the real Jesus. They settle for a form of religion that cannot satisfy, endlessly chasing after temporary happiness but never finding eternal life. Religion without Christ is lifeless and powerless, but faith in the living Jesus transforms everything.

God did not call you to live in emptiness. He called you to know the living Christ. Meet the real Jesus at Calvary, where He finished all things; at the Mount of Olives, where He revealed the mystery of God’s kingdom; and in Mark’s Upper Room, where He empowered His church with the Holy Spirit. Meet Him at every corner of your life—in the storms you face, in your weaknesses, in your decisions, and in your daily walk—and your life will never be the same.

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Prayer. Lord Jesus, I thank You for being with me in the midst of every storm. Soften my heart so that I may believe in You fully and trust completely in Your power. Be my Lord, my Savior, and my God. In Your mighty name, Amen.

Hebrews 12:1-3. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, ² fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ³ Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

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The Christian life God desires for you is not about what you can do for Him, but about knowing Him and His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus defined eternal life in this way: “Now this is eternal life: that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent” (John 17:3).

When people once asked Jesus, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” He answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one He has sent” (John 6:28–29). In other words, the greatest work you can do is not deeds for God, but faith in Christ. Everything else flows from this foundation of believing and resting in Him.

Yet many of us fail to start from this fundamental truth. Instead of resting in the finished work of Christ, we turn the gospel into religion. We measure ourselves by performance, striving under rules and rituals, and in the end, we grow weary and lose heart. True power, however, is found not in what we do, but in knowing and believing that Jesus is the Christ—the True King, the True Priest, and the True Prophet.

When Jesus reigns as your King, no one—not even the devil—can touch you (1 John 5:18). The enemy has lost his grip. His lies no longer define you, and his demands no longer enslave you. Your King holds you securely in His hand. Scripture promises, “The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one” (2 Thessalonians 3:3).

Even when you fear failure, your King Jesus will deliver you from every evil deed and bring you safely to His heavenly kingdom (2 Timothy 4:18). When you fall, He will lift you up and make you stronger. So do not fear. “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you” (Isaiah 54:17). The victory of the cross guarantees that “the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet” (Romans 16:20). Therefore, stop dwelling on failure and begin celebrating the triumph of your King.

Since your True Priest Jesus lives in you, no one can condemn you. “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death” (Romans 8:1–2). Your guilt, shame, and regret do not define who you are in Christ. By His own blood, Jesus entered the Most Holy Place once for all and obtained eternal redemption (Hebrews 9:12). You were bought at a price, and you are God’s treasured possession—no matter how you feel about yourself or how the world measures you.

The blood of your Priest is powerful. At the cross, Jesus removed the curse and judgment of original sin, the bondage of generational sin, and the penalty of your personal sin. With His final words, “It is finished” (John 19:30), He declared that nothing more is required. You cannot undo the past, but you can embrace the finished work of Calvary. Live at the foot of the cross where your Priest interceded for you, and know that His blood has made you whole. Through the one sacrifice of His blood, Jesus has made you perfect forever, even as you are continually being made holy (Hebrews 10:14).

Since Jesus came into your life as the True Prophet, you experience heaven on earth. He opened a new and living way into God’s presence (Hebrews 10:20). Because we could not reach Him, He came to us: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14). By tearing the veil through His body on the cross and rising from the grave, Jesus destroyed the gates of death and Hades (Revelation 1:18).

Why did He do this? Out of His infinite love for us. He chose the cross because it was the only way to reconcile us to a holy God. Now, as the True Prophet, He speaks God’s Word to you daily. He knocks at the door of your heart and says, “If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20). When you hear and respond, He invites you to feast with Him every day, even preparing a table in the presence of your enemies (Psalm 23:5).

You are no longer bound by the shadow of hell. Instead, you have been anointed to proclaim His works to the world (1 Peter 2:9). To this end, Jesus calls you to remain in Him as the branch abides in the vine: “If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). Knowing and enjoying Jesus is everything.

This truth echoes in the lives of the great cloud of witnesses in Hebrews 11. What did they all share in common? They lived in the power of God despite hardship, suffering, and trials. They walked by faith, not by sight. “The world was not worthy of them” (Hebrews 11:38). They fixed their eyes on the Christ to come—the pioneer and perfecter of faith. The secret of their strength is the same secret for you today: keep your eyes on Jesus.

You, too, have a race to run. Fix your gaze on your Lord Jesus Christ, and do not give up until this gospel of the kingdom is preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations (Matthew 24:14).

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for calling me into a life of power and freedom, not of regret and fear. Fix my eyes on Jesus Christ, my True King, Priest, and Prophet. Fill me with Your Spirit so I may fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Philippians 2:5-11. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

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The name of Jesus is not ordinary. It is the name of the Christ who emptied Himself, died for our sins, crushed the head of Satan, and was raised in glory. Yet many believers do not understand what the name of Jesus can do. That is why they struggle through life like unbelievers, living aimlessly without knowing the mission God has given them.

Though they are children of God, some continue to follow the ways of this world, falling into Satan’s schemes and, without realizing it, serving his purposes. Scripture warns that such people may be saved, but “only as one escaping through the flames” (1 Corinthians 3:15).

It is therefore of utmost importance to know who lives in you: “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” (1 Corinthians 3:16). The One who bears the name above every name now dwells in you.

In the name of Jesus, the works of the devil were destroyed (1 John 3:8). God has given you authority to resist and bind Satan in Jesus’ name. You can use His name to set people free from darkness. Through the name of Jesus, a new and living way has been opened to God (John 14:6). When you call on His name, doors that were closed will open, because Jesus holds the key of David. “What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open” (Revelation 3:7). Believe this, and you will see the glory of God (John 11:40).

In Jesus’ name, the Holy Spirit came to dwell in you. Jesus said, “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have said to you” (John 14:26). The Spirit brings you the peace of Christ—a peace the world cannot give. So do not let your heart be troubled, and do not be afraid (John 14:27).

In Jesus’ name, God’s angel armies are mobilized to serve you, carrying out His will. Scripture says, “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14). These unseen hosts respond to the authority of Christ, surrounding your life with protection, delivering you from danger, strengthening you in weakness, and preparing the way for God’s plans to be fulfilled. Just as angels surrounded Elisha with horses and chariots of fire (2 Kings 6:8-23), they also encamp around you today, reminding you that you are never alone and that the power of heaven stands with you in the name of Jesus.

Therefore, pray continually in the name of Jesus, and God will open doors for you to proclaim the mystery of Christ (Colossians 4:3). Wherever you go, in Jesus’ name, evil spirits are cast out. Acts 16 records how Paul, knowing the power of that name, commanded an evil spirit to leave a slave girl—and it left her immediately (Acts 16:16–18). Like her, countless people live today under the power of the devil (Acts 10:38). This is why God has called you: to exercise the authority Christ has given you—to drive out demons and overcome all the power of the enemy (Mark 3:15; Luke 10:19). To do so, you must first “bind the strong man” in your mission field (Matthew 12:29).

Scripture also declares that all creation submits to the name of Jesus: “By the power that enables Him to bring everything under His control, He will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like His glorious body” (Philippians 3:21). Why? Because Jesus is the Creator God: “Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made” (John 1:3).

The name of Jesus transcends time and space. Today, God still displays His power in that name wherever the gospel is preached. Chains are broken, lives are restored, and nations are shaken when His name is proclaimed. So, worship His name today. Submit to the authority of His name. In all circumstances, acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord of your life. And proclaim His name boldly to all nations.

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for the name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name. By the power of His name, I know I will overcome the world, break the chains of the enemy, and bring people back to You. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.