Category: Today’s Word

The Greatest Background of All

Philippians 3:20. But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.

When you believed that Jesus is the Christ, God rescued you from the background of hell and brought you into His kingdom—the greatest background of all. This is where the awesome power of the Triune God is fully present. The power of His throne is now with you and will remain with you forever.

God the Father fulfills every part of His covenant through the Word. God the Son, Jesus, carried out the complete work of the Christ by destroying the power of sin, Satan, and hell. God the Holy Spirit continues the work of salvation today by empowering those who believe, enabling them to stand as Christ’s witnesses to the ends of the earth.

This is the background that allowed the people of faith throughout history to overcome unbearable hardships, persecution, and loss. Even when the world was not worthy of them, they pressed on because they knew the power and presence of heaven was with them. They lived not by what they could see, but by what was eternal. So don’t hold on to what is passing—your present struggles, your weaknesses, or your failures. Instead, hold fast to what is eternal and unshakable: the reality of what you hope for and the evidence of things not seen.

The apostle Paul, who experienced this heavenly background firsthand, looked at his past achievements and status and considered them worthless in comparison to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ. From the moment he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus, Paul began to live out of heaven’s power and authority. In Ephesus, he boldly entered the synagogue and spoke persuasively for three months about the kingdom of God. He was not operating from his past but from the reality of God’s throne backing his life.

This is the very kingdom Jesus spoke about for forty days after His resurrection. Let that same kingdom be established in every area of your life. Let it touch your thoughts, your family, your work, your school, your church, and the people around you. God has already given you the Spirit. Use what you’ve received to bring the kingdom of God into the lives of others and into the places He sends you.

Are you still living in despair, stuck in memories of the past? Are you still bound by the standards and distractions of this world? That is not how God has called you to live. You are a child of the King of heaven. His eyes, like blazing fire, are upon you. As a citizen of heaven, you have access to all the blessings of the kingdom of God wherever you go. So approach His throne with confidence and pray boldly.

Always remember that you belong to the kingdom of God, and your name is written in heaven. You have been raised with Christ and seated with Him in the heavenly realms. You don’t have to worry, because your life is hidden with Christ in God. You are secure. You are protected. You are chosen.

Now is the time to restore what God has already given you through Christ. Jesus has broken the power of Satan, who once dragged you toward destruction. You now belong to the family of God. He has prepared a future for you, filled with hope and purpose. Discover what He is doing in your present situation. Ask Him to reveal the plans He has for you, even in the middle of difficulties.

If you’ve lost sight of heaven because of the worries of this world, return your focus to what matters most. The greatest answer you can receive is the kingdom of God. Don’t be shaken by temporary things. Lift your eyes to what is above. Think on the things of heaven. Set your heart on God’s kingdom. He will open your eyes to see that heaven is not far off—it is with you now.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for giving me the awesome heavenly background the moment I believed in Your Son. Help me overcome my unbelief. Lift me out of despair and discouragement. Remind me of my true authority and identity in every situation. Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done wherever You send me today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Greatest Force of All

Hebrews 1:14. Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

With those whom God has chosen to inherit salvation is the greatest force of all—God’s angel armies. This is one of the most powerful promises God has given to His children. Yet, it is often one of the most overlooked and neglected spiritual blessings. God has not left us alone in this world. He commands His angels concerning us. They are always at work, unseen yet active, carrying out His will.

Angels are the servants of God who do His bidding and accomplish His plans among us. Scripture tells us that the Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. His angels—mighty ones who obey His Word—praise Him as they carry out His will. All the heavenly hosts join in the work of God, fulfilling His purpose in every corner of His dominion.

God sent angels throughout history to carry out His covenant and protect His people. He sent angels to Abraham to announce the promise of Isaac, the son through whom the Christ would come. He sent angels to Lot to rescue him and his family from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. He sent an angel to Joshua just before the battle of Jericho, assuring him of His presence.

When Elisha was surrounded by the Aramean army, he prayed—and God opened the eyes of his servant to see angel armies with horses and chariots of fire encamped around them. When Hezekiah cried out in desperation, God sent a single angel who struck down 185,000 enemy soldiers overnight. When Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den, God sent an angel to shut the lions’ mouths.

To prepare for the coming of Jesus, God sent the angel Gabriel to Zechariah to announce the birth of John the Baptist. After Jesus overcame the temptation of the devil in the wilderness, angels came and ministered to Him. And throughout the early church, the ministry of angels increased as the gospel spread: angels opened prison doors, directed evangelists, visited centurions, protected missionaries, and carried out God’s judgments and deliverance.

Angels are still at work today. They are not mythical or symbolic—they are God’s messengers and ministers of His kingdom. When you pray, God listens. And in response, He mobilizes His angels. Revelation tells us that the prayers of the saints rise like incense before God, and angels are involved in presenting them at His throne. This is how God accomplishes His plans in your life. He sends His angel armies to work on behalf of those who belong to Him.

So believe and expect the work of God’s angels in your life. You live in the kingdom of God here on earth, and you are so precious to Him that He surrounds you with heavenly protection. Just as He did for Elisha, He says to you, “Do not be afraid. Those who are with you are more than those who are with them.”

Stand firm in this promise as you step into your mission field. God will send His angels before you to guard you and lead you to the place He has prepared. He will dispatch them to protect, guide, and fight on your behalf. You are not alone. You walk with heaven’s host by your side.

May the blessing of His throne be with you today, and may His angels go before you and behind you wherever you go.

Prayer. Father, thank You for sending Your angel armies whenever I pray. Thank You for commanding Your angels to protect and surround me when I call on Your name. Let the work of salvation continue in my life through the angels You send. Mobilize them wherever I go so I may boldly proclaim the gospel. May Your Spirit empower me today so that I may stand as a witness of Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Greatest Authority of All

Luke 10:19. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.

Why did Jesus, who has all authority in heaven and on earth, give us the greatest authority of all—to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy?

Because there are still so many lives in this world who are deceived and enslaved by the devil. He is the father of lies, the one who blinds people as an angel of light. He is the ruler of the kingdom of the air, influencing the thoughts and desires of those who live apart from God. He is the god of this age who darkens the minds of unbelievers to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel.

The devil has been stealing, killing, and destroying lives. He has taken the world captive under his dominion and spread disasters, diseases, and destruction across nations. He is the one responsible for leading the world astray, operating through invisible spiritual frames, religious traps, dark economies, and corrupted cultures. He uses these to control societies, bind hearts, and suppress truth.

He especially works to stop the life-saving movement of the true gospel by introducing different gospels—versions of Christianity that are diluted, distorted, and disconnected from the power of Christ. Satan knows that he cannot defeat the church of Christ, so instead he seeks to weaken it from the inside by causing division, confusion, and distraction. He tempts God’s people to turn away from the things above and chase after the things of the world.

Tragically, many believers, having lost their spiritual identity and mission, are losing the battle. Churches are closing their doors at an alarming rate. Meanwhile, the enemy’s kingdom continues to advance through global systems of politics, false religions, economic control, and cultural influence. Our future generations are in danger, and we must not accept this as normal.

God chose you before the creation of the world. He gave you the right to become His child and called you to stand as a spiritual soldier in this critical hour. He has entrusted you with authority over all the power of the devil. This is not by your strength or merit, but because of the covenant you have in Christ.

Jesus, your True King, has already destroyed the devil’s work. Now He calls you to engage in the spiritual battle—not alone, but in His name and by His power. You have been anointed to open the eyes of the blind, to free those held captive, and to release those trapped in darkness. Wherever you go in the name of Jesus, the forces of darkness must retreat.

Because your True King lives in you and works through the Holy Spirit, you do not need to be afraid. The enemy is the one who should fear you when you stand in the authority of Christ. Know the devil’s tactics. Do not be caught off guard. Put on the full armor of God—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. Stand firm and do not let your guard down.

Remain in a posture of prayer. Stay spiritually alert. Submit yourself fully to the will of God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Do not be discouraged by your weaknesses or circumstances. Ask for the strength that comes from above. Restore your joy in prayer and choose faith over fear.

The battle is not easy, but it is not yours alone. You are not fighting for victory—you are fighting from victory. Christ has already crushed the head of the serpent. As you stay rooted in Him and live each moment in surrender, the peace of God will guard your heart. And soon, the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet.

You have been given everything you need to win this battle. So do not hold back. Live fully armed with Christ and be His witness in this world that desperately needs the truth.

Prayer. Father, thank You for giving me authority over the forces of darkness through the name of Jesus. Open my spiritual eyes to see the battles I face each day. Help me to put on the full armor of God and to stand firm in every situation. Strengthen me through Your Spirit so I may walk in victory and lead others to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Greatest Power of All

Acts 1:8. 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.

For Moses, bringing the Israelites out of Egypt was an impossible task. He was already eighty years old, a fugitive wanted by the Egyptians for murder. Once a powerful prince in Egypt, he had been living in obscurity for the past forty years as a shepherd in Midian. His dreams were gone. He was burdened with failure, powerlessness, regret, guilt, and shame. He had no strength left, no confidence, and no hope.

So when God appeared to him at Mount Horeb, Moses asked, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” What Moses said was true. From a human point of view, the task before him was impossible.

But God responded, “I AM WHO I AM.” God reminded Moses of who He is and what He alone can do. It was not about Moses’ ability or circumstances. It was about God’s covenant. It was God’s mission, and God would make Himself known. God was saying, “This is not about you. It’s about me. It’s not your weakness that matters, but my power. I will be with you. I will fulfill my covenant.”

When Moses understood the meaning of the blood covenant—that it was the Lord Himself who would act—everything changed. He realized it wasn’t just about leading the Israelites out of Egypt. It was a spiritual battle against the idols of Egypt and the forces of darkness. It wasn’t just about signs and miracles. It was the power of the blood of the Lamb. It was all pointing to the mystery of Christ who was to come.

Like Moses, every person of faith in Scripture came to experience the power of the Triune God. That’s how they were able to see their trials through a completely different lens. They overcame deep scars, painful failures, and impossible situations—not by their strength, but by God’s power.

Joseph didn’t let his mother’s early death become a lifelong scar; it became an opportunity to walk with God alone. Samuel, though raised without his family in the temple, became a prophet who saved the church and reformed the nation. David’s years of loneliness in the wilderness became the training ground to make him Israel’s greatest king.

Elisha, once a simple farmer, became a prophet who saved not just Israel but also Aram, when filled with a double portion of the Spirit. Isaiah, though he was eventually martyred, left behind a message that would echo through time: the hope of the remnants. The early Christians and the apostle Paul considered it a privilege to suffer for the gospel. The world was not worthy of them.

To you, who believe that Jesus is the Christ, God has promised the power of the Holy Spirit—the greatest power of all. His desire is not only that you experience Him personally but that through your life, others would come to know Him and be saved.

To accomplish that, God will make you bold and wise. He will provide undeniable evidence of His presence in your life. Others will see His hand in your words and your actions, and through you, they will come to Christ.

Today, there are countless people groups in the world who have never heard the gospel. At the same time, churches are closing their doors at a faster rate than ever before. In these last days, God is calling you to bring the gospel to those who have no access to it and to be part of reviving the church. He is sending you to places others cannot or will not go. There is no greater calling than saving lives for eternity.

Even if you feel weak or unqualified, God has promised to fill you with His power to complete the mission He has given you. Don’t focus on your current circumstances. Instead, learn to see everything through the lens of God’s power. Consider every problem, challenge, and moment of weakness as an opportunity to be filled with the Holy Spirit. In each moment, seek to discover God’s perfect will.

Redirect your life toward what God desires most—the restoration of the gospel in all nations. As you do, you will see the fulfillment of His absolute covenant unfold before your eyes. And by the power He gives you, you will stand as a witness of Christ to the ends of the earth.

Prayer. Lord, I thank You for Your promise to fill me with the Holy Spirit. I believe that all the forces of darkness surrounding my life will fall in Jesus’ name, and that the Holy Spirit will work in me regardless of my weaknesses. Fill me now with the Holy Spirit, so I may stand as a witness of Christ to the ends of the earth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

You Have Been Anointed

1 Peter 2:9. But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.

When you believe that Jesus is the Christ, you receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Christ. Because you heard the voice of Jesus and opened the door to Him, the Holy Spirit now lives in you and will never leave you. God has made you His temple, and nothing in heaven or on earth can destroy what He has made.

The Holy Spirit has been guiding you through the Word, comforting you, and reminding you of God’s promises. He is the reason for the peace you experience. Because of Him, you no longer have to worry about anything. The Holy Spirit testifies deep within your heart that you are a child of God. Do not let anyone, not even yourself, define who you are. You are exactly who God says you are.

When you believed, you were marked in Christ with a seal—the promised Holy Spirit. He is a deposit guaranteeing your eternal inheritance until the full redemption of all who belong to God. Nothing and no one can change who you are in Christ. Because of your identity in Him, your prayers are heard and answered. The Holy Spirit empowers you with divine strength so you can stand as Christ’s witness to the ends of the earth.

When you received Jesus as the Christ—the Anointed One—you were also anointed by God. This anointing is from the Holy One, and it gives you spiritual discernment and the knowledge of the truth. Along with this anointing came the promise of eternal life, which you now possess.

Scripture confirms that you have been anointed as a spiritual king, priest, and prophet in Christ. You are part of a royal priesthood, chosen to declare God’s goodness and reveal His glory. As a king anointed by God, you have the authority to demolish the strongholds of Satan in Jesus’ name—places where people have been spiritually trapped and bound. As a priest, you can intercede and break the forces of disaster and destruction that have come upon lives because of sin, all in the name of Jesus, your True Priest. And as a prophet, you are called to reveal God’s truth and goodness to those who are lost in darkness and to bring them into the marvelous light of Christ.

Do not be deceived by anything that tries to lead you astray. The anointing you received from God remains in you. You do not need to rely on the world to teach you truth, for the Holy Spirit will teach you everything you need to know. What He teaches is true and trustworthy. All you need to do is remain in Christ, for God Himself has anointed you and made you stand firm in Him.

Therefore, do not quench the Holy Spirit. Do not grieve Him. Instead, enjoy His fellowship every moment. Pray in the Spirit on all occasions, and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit in everything you do. He will lead you, guide you, and work through you for the sake of God’s kingdom.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for the anointing I have in Jesus Christ. Thank You for leading my life by Your Word and filling me with the power of the Holy Spirit. Use my life to reveal Your goodness, to rescue those trapped in darkness, and to bring them into Your glorious light. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Died With Christ, Made Alive in Christ

Romans 6:1-4. What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

Scripture says that all have sinned and fall short of the glorious standard of God. Everyone has lost the special place God created for them—a place in Him. This is why people, knowingly or not, are constantly trying to return to that lost place through their own efforts. They turn to religion, moral behavior, success, and the ways of this world. But no matter how hard they try, it does not restore what was lost. Deep down, they feel insecure because they have lost the unique identity God gave them. They live without direction because they no longer remember the purpose for which they were created.

People have fallen for the same deception the serpent used in the beginning: “You will be like God.” As a result, they chase after a false image of themselves—a distorted identity the devil has erected in their hearts and minds. Because of the original sin into which all were born, sin controls their behavior. They live by their desires, and their bodies become instruments of sin. They are trapped under the demands of the law of sin and death, enslaved without knowing how to be free.

The only way to break the chains of sin is through death. That is what happened at the cross. When Jesus died, Scripture says our old self was crucified with Him so that the body ruled by sin might be destroyed and we would no longer be slaves to sin. This was the only way to end sin’s mastery over us. There was no other solution.

When you believe in Jesus as the Christ, you are united with Him. His death becomes your death. His burial becomes your burial. His resurrection becomes your resurrection. Your True King, Jesus, who came to destroy the devil’s work, is now with you. You no longer belong to the rule of sin and death. Your True Priest, Jesus, who removed the curse of sin, is with you. Because of the cross, God now sees you as holy and blameless. You have been made right with God, and there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Your True Prophet, Jesus, who opened a new and living way to the Father, is also with you. You no longer live under the shadow of hell, but you have entered into a new life in the kingdom of God.

If you are still struggling with sin, shame, and guilt, remember what Jesus said on the cross: “It is finished.” The root of sin and its power in your life has already been dealt with. Jesus knew you would never be able to overcome sin on your own, so He endured the cross for you. He bore the full weight of sin so that you would not grow weary or lose heart.

Do not depend on your feelings. Your emotions do not determine who you are in Christ. Fix your eyes on Jesus. You have been united with Him in His death, burial, and resurrection. Your old self is finished. You are no longer under the law, but under grace.

Make Jesus the Lord over every area of your life and live by faith in Him alone. He will guide you, strengthen you, and enable you to overcome the world. You will live the life God designed for you to live—full and abundant. God will soon crush Satan under your feet. He will raise you to a spiritual summit where you will be used to save your family, your school, your workplace, and the next generation through the power of the gospel.

Prayer. Father, thank You for giving Your Son, Jesus, to die for my sins and for raising Him from the dead to make me right with You. By His death, You destroyed the stronghold of Satan in my life, and by His resurrection, You gave me the identity of Your child and authority in the name of Jesus over all the forces of darkness. Fill me with power from Your throne so I may offer my life as an instrument of righteousness in my spiritual battle. May the resurrection power of Jesus Christ be upon me today and always. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

By the Grace of God

Ephesians 2:8-9. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

Nothing from ourselves could give us life. No good works could set us free from the law of sin and death. No amount of human wisdom could prevent the disasters and curses that have plagued us and our family lines. No one is able to escape the judgment that all people rightfully deserve. The only hope for mankind is God’s saving grace.

When we believed, God made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our transgressions. By dying on the cross, Jesus completed the work of the True Priest—He gave us life when we had none. Therefore, we who believe in Jesus as our True Priest have been given eternal life. We will not come under condemnation. We have already crossed over from death to life.

It takes the power of God to break us free from the grip of Satan. None of us have the strength to escape from the lies of the father of lies. None of us are immune to the deception of the angel of light. None of us are capable of crushing the head of the ancient serpent or destroying the works of the devil.

But God raised Christ from the dead. Through His resurrection, Jesus completed the work of the True King and shattered the power of the devil, who holds the power of death. And to those who believe in Jesus as their True King, God has given spiritual authority to overcome all the power of the enemy.

Only God’s great love could reach into the depths of hell to bring us back to Himself. We were all like sheep who went astray. Each of us turned to our own way, and none of us knew how to return to God. We followed the ways of this world, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. But God did not abandon us as orphans. He sought us out. He came searching for us like a shepherd looking for his one lost sheep.

Because of His great love for us, God brought us home through Christ. He raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms. Jesus finished the work of the True Prophet. He opened a new and living way for us to come to God. Through Christ, God has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son. For those who believe in Jesus as the True Prophet, God has restored their true identity and authority as His children.

Everything is by grace. As Paul confessed, “By the grace of God I am what I am.” Even the faith you have in Christ is a gift from God. Because you are in Christ, God takes delight in you. You are precious and honored in His sight.

God has completely forgiven you, so there is no need to live in guilt or fear. He wants you to enjoy everything He has freely given you through the Holy Spirit. You are now living under the covering of God’s grace.

So do not be deceived by your weaknesses, the temptations of the world, or the lies of the devil. Instead, live every day with full assurance and boldness in Christ. Know His grace. Enjoy His grace. And boldly proclaim His grace.

Through your life, God will reveal the incomparable riches of His grace for generations to come. He will empower you to carry out the good works He prepared in advance for you—works that save lives, works that glorify Christ.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for Your amazing grace that rescued me from the power of Satan, from the curse of sin, and from the reality of hell. Help me to understand Your grace more deeply, to experience it in every area of my life, and to proclaim it faithfully in the coming ages. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Message of the Cross

Romans 5:8-11. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! 10 For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 11 Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

The greatest blessing anyone can receive in their entire life—and for all eternity—is to meet Jesus at Calvary. The cross of Jesus changes everything. It turns death into life, darkness into light, flesh into spirit, wrath into salvation, hell into heaven, religion into faith, law into grace, children of the devil into children of God, enemies of God into friends of God. It transforms sinners into the righteous, the accused into the justified, the condemned into the forgiven, the lost into the found, the powerless into the powerful, the ungodly into the godly, the worthless into the significant, the wounded into the healed, the useless into the useful, shame into glory, suffering into hope, pride into humble boasting in God, and wanderers into bold witnesses. This is the message of the cross. This is the gospel.

We were utterly powerless and hopeless in our sinful state, completely separated from God, under the rule of Satan, and bound by sin and death. There was absolutely nothing we could do to save ourselves. Our efforts, moral living, and good deeds could never reconcile us to God. In fact, our own attempts at righteousness only brought deeper frustration, despair, and suffering. We needed a Savior.

Driven by His unconditional, relentless love, God sent His Son to restore us. He put us before His own beloved Son. Though we were sinners and enemies, God loved us first and gave up His Son on our behalf. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Christ we might become the righteousness of God. By crucifying Jesus, God paid the full price for our redemption through His blood and delivered us from the law of sin and death. In doing so, He destroyed the power of Satan that had gripped humanity for generations.

Therefore, declare your freedom in Christ. When you fall, do not stay down. Get back up—not in your strength, but by leaning on the power of the blood of the Lamb. Do not be afraid. God does not condemn you. His love for you is far deeper than you can comprehend. Put God first in all things. When you do, you will experience the peace, joy, and true freedom that only exist in His kingdom.

Invite Jesus to take the central place in your life. Surrender every area of your life to Him. Be faithful in the small things He has entrusted to you, and fix your eyes on what is eternal. Live for the things that last—saving lives and proclaiming the Good News to those who are perishing without knowing God’s love.

You have been appointed as an ambassador of Christ, representing the kingdom of God. Through you, God is making His appeal to those still living in darkness. You speak for Christ when you plead, “Be reconciled to God.” God has given you spiritual authority in Christ to overcome all the power of the enemy. Use it boldly in Jesus’ name.

God is not looking for crowds. He is looking for a few who truly know the power of the gospel and are willing to stand as His witnesses in this age. May God use your life to shift the spiritual atmosphere in your family, your school, and your workplace as you continue to share the message of the cross. Life is too short to waste on anything less than what God desires most.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for reconciling me to Yourself through Jesus Christ when I was powerless, sinful, and Your enemy. Thank You for loving me first and for giving me a new life through the cross. Help me to enjoy Your presence each day and to live the rest of my life proclaiming the message of the cross to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Unthinkable Love of God

John 3:16-17. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

God didn’t just say “I love you.” He did the unthinkable. He became man. He stepped into our brokenness. God showed us how much He loved us by sending His one and only Son, Jesus, to die for us. He did this because we were in an unthinkable condition—completely overtaken by the power of Satan, disasters, and hell.

Long before the first man and woman were created, an unthinkable event took place. Lucifer, a high-ranking angel, led a rebellion against God. War broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his followers. But they could not win. The great dragon, the ancient serpent called the devil or Satan, who deceives the whole world, was thrown down to the earth along with his angels.

Then came another unthinkable tragedy. That same serpent appeared in the Garden of Eden. He deceived Adam and Eve with a lie: “You will be like God.” In that moment, unbelief and pride entered their hearts. When they sided with Satan, they lost their identity, authority, and all the blessings God had given them.

Since then, every person has been born spiritually dead, under the power of the devil. We followed the ways of this world, gratifying the desires of our flesh. By nature, we were objects of God’s wrath, without hope and without God.

No amount of religion, philosophy, or moral effort can undo this unthinkable fall. Religion without Christ is powerless. Philosophy is empty and deceptive. Our good works are like filthy rags before God. Even worse, trying to fix spiritual problems through human means only leads to deeper destruction. The final state becomes worse than the first.

But God, moved by His unthinkable love, did what no one else could do. He sent Jesus Christ.

Jesus came as the True King to destroy the devil’s work. He came as the True Priest to end the power of sin and curses by offering Himself as a perfect sacrifice. He came as the True Prophet to restore our relationship with God because we were eternally separated and living in spiritual death.

He didn’t have to come, but He did. He didn’t have to die, but He chose to. It was the only way to restore what had been lost.

And He rose again from the dead. He crushed the power of death, hell, and Satan once and for all. Though He was God, He did not consider equality with God something to cling to. Instead, He made Himself nothing, taking the form of a servant. He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

He did all this because He loved us. We didn’t deserve it. But He gave us mercy. At the cross, He settled all our problems—past, present, and future. Because of what Jesus has done, those who believe in Him are no longer in the unthinkable situation. They have been given the right to become children of God.

Now, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. We have been completely set free from the power of sin and death. We are under grace. God does not want us to live in guilt and shame anymore. His love is eternal, constant, and unstoppable. Nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

You matter deeply to God. Because you are in Christ, He delights in you. You are precious and honored in His sight. He wants you to enjoy what He has freely given you through the Holy Spirit. So live each day with confidence, grounded in Christ.

Don’t be deceived by your weaknesses, by the voices of the world, or by the lies of the enemy. Listen to what God says about you. The Lord your God is with you. He is mighty to save. He takes great delight in you. In His love, He calms your fears and rejoices over you with singing.

Do not doubt His love. Do not let anything or anyone shake your assurance. God’s unthinkable love can restore even the most broken parts of your life. Keep His Word in your heart. Talk to Him in prayer. You will overcome, and you will rise above your circumstances.

God is leading you to a place you never imagined. Love Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. When you truly realize how much He loves you, nothing else in this world will compare. When you understand His heart for the lost, you will willingly give up anything for the sake of the gospel.

Receive His love. Experience His love. Share His love.

Prayer. Lord Jesus, thank You for leaving Your throne of glory and stepping into my brokenness. You became nothing, took the form of a servant, and were obedient to death on a cross. You rose again and destroyed the power of sin, death, and Satan. I lift up Your name, the name above every name. I bow before You and confess that You are my Lord and Savior. Fill my heart with Your love. Let me walk in Your grace and humility. Use me to serve others and to proclaim the good news to the nations. In Your precious name, Amen.

It Is Finished!

John 19:30. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

Without truly knowing who Jesus is and why He came, many believers live like unbelievers—trapped in the past, weighed down by guilt, shame, scars, and failures. Instead of enjoying the blessing of salvation, their hearts and minds are entangled in the things of the world: “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life” (1 John 2:16). They live in spiritual defeat, not because God is absent, but because they are unaware of the victory already won for them.

Without understanding God’s divine plan, they falter in the face of trials and cannot overcome the storms of life. Most of all, they are defenseless against the schemes of the devil. They do not realize the power of Jesus’ words from the cross: “It is finished.”

What exactly is finished? The grip of Satan, the curse of sin, and the judgment of hell. Jesus finished it all by dying on the cross and rising again from the grave. As the True King, He destroyed the works of the devil. As the True Priest, He broke the power of every curse rooted in original sin. As the True Prophet, He opened the way for sinners to return to the living God. He is the Christ—the complete and eternal solution to our fundamental problem.

According to Scripture, those who believe that Jesus is the Christ are born of God (1 John 5:1). You are no longer a spiritual orphan. Through Jesus, your True Prophet, God has brought you home and restored your true identity and authority as His beloved child.

God has poured out every spiritual blessing upon you in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 1:3). In His presence there is rest, joy, peace, hope, and abundance. Your heavenly Father delights in you. So approach His throne boldly and with confidence. As His child, you no longer need to beg in fear or worry about your life. Instead, seek His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you (Matthew 6:33).

Are you still struggling with guilt and condemnation from the past? Then go to Calvary, where Jesus, your True Priest, paid the full price for your sin. There, He who loved you shed His blood and died in your place. There, He cut away your sinful nature and fulfilled the righteous requirements of the law. Because of this, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1–2). No more guilt. No more shame. No more fear.

The blood of Christ changed everything. By His blood, every charge against you was canceled, and your sins are remembered no more. Through the cross, you have become the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21). You are justified, cleansed, and seen by God as holy and blameless.

Your old self was crucified with Christ. So do not measure yourself by your emotions or past failures. Don’t be trapped by your own limitations. Instead, remember what God has said about you. In every spiritual battle, rely on the power of Jesus, your True King, who broke the power of death and the devil (Hebrews 2:14).

When this truth becomes your conviction, you will stand firm against the enemy. You will overcome the “accuser of the brethren” by the blood of the Lamb and the word of your testimony (Revelation 12:11). The devil’s goal is clear—to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). He deceives the world and relentlessly accuses God’s people. Knowing that his time is short, he works furiously to spread destruction and fear.

Therefore, put on the full armor of God and stand your ground. Do not be shaken. Keep applying the blood of Christ over yourself, your family, and your field. God has already equipped you with everything you need to overcome: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God (Ephesians 6:10–17).

Always take the offensive. Stay spiritually alert. Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7). Do not lose heart. The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet (Romans 16:20).

God has called you out of the dominion of darkness into His marvelous light. You are a new creation in Christ. Your past does not define you—Jesus finished everything on the cross. So stop dwelling on former things (Isaiah 43:18). God is doing a new thing in your life. Even in wilderness seasons, He will make a way. Even in dry wastelands, He will provide streams of living water (Isaiah 43:19).

He will turn your scars into testimony, your failures into stepping stones. He will fill you with His power, not for your sake alone, but so that you may bring life to others.

Prayer. Lord Jesus, You declared on the cross, “It is finished.” All my sin, shame, and sorrow—finished. The power of Satan—finished. Help me to stand boldly on this truth. Let me live as a child of God, clothed in Your righteousness, and proclaim the power of the cross to those still living in darkness. In Your mighty name I pray, Amen.