Category: Today’s Word

Philippians 2:6. Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage.

To know the Word is to know Jesus Himself. As John writes, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He [Jesus] was with God in the beginning” (John 1:1–2).

Jesus is not merely a historical figure who appeared 2,000 years ago—He is the eternal God, existing from before the creation of the world. He is the Creator and the source of all life: “Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind” (John 1:3–4). Nothing is impossible for Him, for He is life itself.

This eternal God—the Son—laid aside His heavenly glory and came to dwell among us in human form (Philippians 2:6). As John also testifies, “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” (John 1:14).

Jesus came to be with us. He came to deliver us from the grip of Satan, the curse of sin, and the background of hell. His coming was not merely symbolic or moral—it was redemptive. Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again from the dead, conquering the grave and shattering the power of darkness that once held us captive. By His resurrection, He broke the chains of sin, death, and Satan, making a way for all who believe to His kingdom of light.

Now ascended to the right hand of God, Jesus reigns as Lord and Christ. Yet He has not left us alone—He is with us always through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Through the Spirit, He empowers His saints with strength, guidance, and victory—enabling us to overcome the world, resist the devil, and advance His kingdom.

And He will come again. When the gospel has been proclaimed to every nation, tribe, and language, then Jesus will return in power and glory as the righteous Judge of all. He will bring justice to the nations, reward His people, and cast down every force of evil once and for all.

Tragically, the Jewish people of Jesus’ day failed to recognize Him. They longed for a Messiah who would deliver them from Roman occupation and restore national glory. But when Jesus, the true Son of God, came proclaiming a kingdom not of this world, they rejected Him.

They were outraged when Jesus said, “Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad” (John 8:56). To them, Jesus was just a carpenter’s son from Nazareth, not the fulfillment of God’s eternal covenant with Abraham. They missed the very One in whom their forefather had placed his hope and faith. Even today, many consider Jesus to be merely one of many influential historical figures. But to think this way is to remain in spiritual darkness. Without truly knowing Jesus, one cannot know the truth.

Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus openly declared His divine nature: “My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one” (John 10:29–30). Because of this bold claim, the religious leaders tried to stone Him and eventually crucified Him. Such is the blinding power of spiritual ignorance. Behind this blindness works the devil, masquerading as “an angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:14).

As His earthly ministry drew to a close, Jesus revealed even more clearly His oneness with the Father: “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father… Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves.” (John 14:9–11).

To know Jesus is to know God. To call on the name of Jesus is to invoke the very name of God. When you pray in the name of Jesus, God answers for the sake of His Son’s name—the name of the Christ. By this name, all things are possible. Jesus said, “While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me.” (John 17:12).

That same name has now been given to you. This is why the devil cannot harm you. His name opens every door. His name breaks every chain. Nothing saves, protects, or empowers like the name of Jesus. Without the authority of His name, no one can overcome the power of Satan, sin, or hell: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). So, hold fast to His name.

The mystery of Christ has been hidden from the wise and proud, but God has now revealed His Son to you who believe that Jesus is the Christ. Scripture testifies to all these truths. So, stand firm upon the unshakable foundation of God’s Word. Do not be led astray by the hollow and deceptive philosophies of this world (Colossians 2:8). Instead, keep meeting with God through His Word. He still confirms His presence by fulfilling His Word in your life.

Jesus continues to carry out the work of the Christ—overcoming the curses of Satan, sin, and hell. And the Holy Spirit is working powerfully in you and through you. This is the mystery of the Triune God dwelling within you, made possible through Christ.

Prayer. Father, open my eyes to see the mystery of Christ revealed in Your Word. Let me know Jesus as the living Word, the eternal God, and the Savior of my soul. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Matthew 16:13-16. Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” ¹⁴ And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” ¹⁵ He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” ¹⁶ Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Everything about you—your identity, purpose, and future—hinges on the one essential question Jesus asked His disciples: “But who do you say that I am?”

This question is far more significant than what you possess, what you know, or what you do. Jesus said, “Apart from Me, you can do nothing” (John 15:5). Jesus is not just a famous figure in history—He is your Creator, and in Him alone is life and power.

Just like the people in Jesus’ time who saw Him yet failed to recognize who He truly was, many Christians today live without a personal and accurate knowledge of Him. They believe in His name but do not truly understand His identity, purpose, and the power of His finished work. As a result, they adhere to religious habits but lack the profound relationship that transforms their lives.

When Jesus asked His disciples who people said He was, they mentioned John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. People still do the same today. Some admire Jesus like they admire John the Baptist, focusing on repentance and outward moral change. Others chase after miracles and signs like those performed by Elijah. Many admire His compassion and compare Him to the prophet Jeremiah. Some are attracted to His wise words, viewing Him as they would any other great prophet or moral teacher.

But none of this is the gospel. Jesus did preach repentance, perform miracles, show deep compassion, and speak prophetically. However, those things alone are not the reason He came. When people do not clearly understand who Jesus truly is and why He had to come, they will inevitably live in spiritual confusion and suffering both in this life and in eternity.

Jesus was not simply one among many religious leaders. He is “the Christ, the Son of the living God.” As the true King, He rose from the dead and destroyed the work of the devil (1 John 3:8). As the true Priest, He shed His own blood on the cross to deliver us from the curse of sin (Mark 10:45). As the true Prophet, He opened the only way to the Father (John 14:6).

Today, the greatest danger is that the gospel of Jesus Christ is being watered down, distorted, and even disappearing from the Church.
It is the responsibility of the Church—those called to be the guardians of the message of the cross—to protect and proclaim it. Satan, knowing the power of the gospel, uses false prophets and teachers to mislead people. They replace the truth with legalism, myths, and religious lifestyles that obscure salvation through Christ alone.

These false messages reject God’s unconditional love and grace. Some preach the so-called prosperity gospel, which promises worldly success rather than eternal life in Christ. But that is no gospel at all. They claim to know God, but their lives contradict Him (Titus 1:16). They may appear religious, but they deny the true power of godliness (2 Timothy 3:5). Tragically, many follow them because their minds and consciences are corrupted.

Jesus warned that in the end times, only a few would choose the narrow road and enter through the small gate (Matthew 7:13-14). That is why we must keep our hearts pure and devoted to the true gospel. We must help fellow believers remain grounded in their faith, not swayed by false teachings.

To this end, we must hold fast to the complete covenant God has given us—Christ, the kingdom of God, and the filling of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:1-8). This is not just theological information; it is the foundation of our lives and calling.

Let us make Christ the center of all we do. Let us seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in every decision. Let us fill our hearts and minds with God’s Word daily. And let us discover and use our God-given talents to serve the gospel.

Stop wasting your life chasing after the temporary things of this world. Start pursuing what God truly desires for you—preaching only the gospel that Jesus is the Christ. This is the only message powerful enough to block the curses and disasters that have come upon our families, our communities, our nation, and the world.

Prayer. Lord, open my eyes to see who Jesus truly is. Move Your Church through the power of the Holy Spirit so that we may rise and boldly proclaim the gospel. Use us to block the disasters and darkness surrounding us by declaring that Jesus is the Christ. In His mighty name, amen.

Isaiah 26:3. You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

We live in a world dominated by what we can see, touch, and measure. Circumstances, appearances, numbers, and results often shape how we think and feel. But God invites us to look beyond the visible and set our focus on the unseen realities that are eternal.

Why? Because everything we see—whether it’s the joys or the struggles—is temporary. These things are passing away. But what we cannot see—God’s presence, His promises, His eternal kingdom—these are lasting. They are not subject to decay or change. They endure forever.

Think of the Israelites when they were delivered from Egypt. They stood at the edge of the Promised Land. Moses sent twelve men to explore Canaan. Ten of them returned with a fearful, negative report. They saw only the giants, the fortified cities, and the obstacles. But two—Joshua and Caleb—saw the same land with different eyes. They looked through the lens of God’s covenant. They said, “The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good. If the LORD is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land… Do not be afraid… the LORD is with us” (Numbers 14:7–9).

Their vision was not controlled by visible facts but by unseen truths. They saw with the eyes of faith. That is the difference between those who are defeated by what they see and those who overcome by trusting in God. But how can we begin to see the unseen? How do we restore that spiritual vision?

First, we must restore the spiritual blessings we lost because of sin and the deception of Satan. Sin clouds our judgment. Satan blinds us to the truth. But Christ came to destroy the devil’s work (1 John 3:8). He died to bring us back to God (John 14:6). Through Him, we recover the spiritual identity and authority that were lost in the fall (Mark 10:45). In Christ, we are no longer defined by failure, but by redemption.

Second, we must recover the strength we have lost in the struggles of our present reality. Life is full of burdens. Pain, stress, anxiety, and disappointment wear us down. But Paul reminds us that even though our outward body is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. God is not absent in our hardships—He is working through them. Our present troubles are light and momentary when compared to the eternal glory they are producing in us (2 Corinthians 4:16-17).

Third, we must reclaim the heavenly blessings we have abandoned because of our fears about the future. Worrying about what lies ahead can paralyze us. But salvation is not just about the future; it is the present reality of living in God’s kingdom now. As children of God, we live under His rule, His protection, and His provision. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in us (Ephesians 1:19–20). We are not alone. We are not powerless. We are part of a kingdom that cannot be shaken.

When your thoughts are anchored in God—when your heart is steady and your trust is rooted in Him—you are not easily shaken by the noise and chaos of the world. Today’s Word reminds us of this promise. Perfect peace does not mean the absence of problems, but the presence of God’s unshakable calm in the midst of them. It is a peace that guards your heart and mind, not because you have everything figured out, but because you know the One who does. Trusting in God realigns your perspective and allows His peace to rule over your fear.

So, do not let the visible things dictate your faith. Do not be shaken by what you see around you. Let the Word of God renew your mind. Let the Spirit of God refresh your soul. Let the promises of God shape your perspective. Fix your eyes on what is eternal. Live by faith, not by sight. Believe in what God has spoken, even when you cannot yet see it. He will accomplish what He desires and achieve His purpose in your life for world evangelization (Isaiah 55:11).

Prayer. Father, thank You for Your unfailing grace. Thank You for calling me to walk by faith and not by sight. Help me not to lose heart when I face trials. Renew my spirit every day with the strength of Your promises. Open my eyes to see what is unseen—to see Your hand at work, to see Your kingdom advancing, to see Your glory in all things. I desire to trust in Your truth more than in my feelings, and live with confidence in what You have prepared. In Jesus’ name, 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.

As the True Priest, Jesus broke the curse of your past on the cross: “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins” (Ephesians 2:1). No matter how dark your past may be, it no longer defines you. Through His sacrifice, you have been completely set free. You no longer need to live within the old frame of sin, failure, or the deception of the devil.

The moment you believed in Christ, God gave you the right to become His child (John 1:12). You are no longer bound to follow the ways of the world, nor are you a slave to its hollow patterns (Ephesians 2:2). When you enthrone Jesus as your King, When you enthrone Jesus as your King, the devil loses his grip over your life, and the world can no longer overcome you.

You do not have to live in fear, anxiety, or uncertainty (Ephesians 2:3). The problems of the present time will no longer control you. Instead, you will uncover God’s plans within them. Therefore, crucify your old nature—your fears, worries, selfish ambitions, and hidden pride. As long as these things remain alive in you, they will only invite trouble and unrest, giving the devil room to build houses within you (Matthew 12:43-45) and establish strongholds in your mind and heart (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). They are not worth holding onto.

Boldly break free from them in Jesus’ name! Change the bartizan of darkness to the bartizan of the throne of the Triune God! When you deny yourself and follow Christ, God’s power will be revealed in your life. His grace will cover your weaknesses, and His authority will flow through you and be revealed in your life.

In everything you do, honor God: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). A life of thanksgiving is the clearest expression of honoring God. True thanksgiving acknowledges God’s sovereignty over every situation, both good and bad. Whatever you do with a grateful heart pleases God and aligns you with His heavenly purpose.

When you discover that everything you need is in Christ, your perspective will change completely. Like Paul, you will realize that the things you once considered valuable are rubbish compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ (Philippians 3:7-8). Paul encountered the risen Lord on the road to Damascus, and from that moment on, he lived under the background of heaven, fully experiencing the power and spiritual authority that comes from above.

Your life is now hidden and secure in Christ, who died and rose again for you. The spiritual blessings God has prepared for you are already yours through Christ. Jesus has completely destroyed the power of Satan, who once drove you toward eternal destruction. You now belong to God’s family. He has given you hope, a future, and an eternal inheritance.

The salvation you possess is not a vague promise—it is the very kingdom of God itself. Do not be shaken by the temporary things you see. Fix your thoughts on the things above. Seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33), and everything else will be added to you.

Do not let your heart remain in the worries of this world. Discover God’s unique plan in your present circumstances. Restore the heavenly blessings that have been hidden or lost because of fear or distraction. May God open your spiritual eyes to see the reality of heaven here and now. Walk confidently as His child, His witness, and His ambassador.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for making me alive with Christ and raising me into the heavenly realm. Remind me daily of my true authority, identity, and background in every circumstance of my life. Help me to see beyond what is visible, to discover Your plans, and to restore the blessings of heaven wherever You send me. Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done through me today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

John 1:14. 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.

It had to be the Son of God who died on the cross because only the Savior who is perfectly sinless and free from original sin could save humanity. No descendant of Adam, marked by the fallen nature and living under the power of Satan, sin, and hell, could qualify. That is why Jesus came into the world as “the offspring of the woman” promised in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:15).

To accomplish this, God planned the virgin birth—a miracle that would bypass human sinfulness entirely:

“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”) (Matthew 1:21–23).

To save us from the darkness, God did the unimaginable—He stepped into human history, took on human flesh, and lived among us, all because of His infinite love and mercy. God didn’t merely say, “I love you.” He demonstrated the depth of His love by sending His one and only Son to die for us (Romans 5:8). He did this because we were utterly powerless, enslaved by sin, trapped under the dominion of Satan, and separated from Him.

When Jesus came to be baptized by John at the Jordan River, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in power:

“As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased'” (Matthew 3:16–17).

In that moment, as John laid his hand on Jesus, it was a symbolic act—the hand of the priest resting upon the head of the sacrificial Lamb who would carry the sins of the world. It was God’s public declaration that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, the one sent to fulfill the promise of salvation.

John’s message was clear and urgent: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near” (Matthew 3:2). Why did John call the arrival of Jesus the coming of the kingdom of heaven? Because with Jesus came the very presence of the King—the King of kings entering our world to reclaim His people and establish His rule of grace and truth.

Thanks be to God, who did not hold back His only Son but willingly gave Him up for us all, so that through His sacrifice, we could be rescued from the kingdom of darkness! The Son of God became the Son of Man for us. We were once trapped in sin, enslaved by fear, and bound for destruction, but God, in His mercy, brought us into the glorious kingdom of His Son—a kingdom overflowing with life, hope, peace, and true freedom.

In Christ, we are no longer strangers or outsiders but citizens of God’s eternal kingdom, adopted as His beloved children, and called to live every day in His love, power, and victory. This incredible reality was made possible through the coming of Jesus, His sacrificial death on the cross, and His glorious resurrection. These are not merely historical events—they are the greatest, most life-changing, and most significant moments in all of human history. Through them, the power of sin and death was broken, the gates of heaven were opened, and the way was made for all who believe to be restored to God forever.

Are you burdened by the struggles and problems of life? Are you still clinging to the temporary things of the world—“the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life” (1 John 2:16)? Remember this unshakable truth: our Lord Jesus shattered the power of the devil, opened a new and living way to God, and set us free from the chains of sin and the fear of death.

Do not be deceived or discouraged. You are already aboard “the salvation ship,” commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ, who loves you and gave His life for you. Even when you stumble, you will not be abandoned. No storm, no trial, no attack from the enemy can destroy you. Stay with Him, trust Him, and continue this journey of faith!

Prayer. Lord Jesus, I thank You for coming to be with me. You are the Christ, the Son of the living God, who loved me and gave Your life for me. I desire to walk with You and live as Your witness for the rest of my days. In Your mighty name I pray, Amen.

Genesis 3:15. And I will put enmity between you [the serpent] and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.

From the very beginning, God knew the source of all the suffering and problems that would plague the world—the ancient serpent, called the devil or Satan (Revelation 12:9). This enemy of humanity has been working behind the scenes ever since, deceiving, dividing, and destroying wherever he can. He operates by controlling evil spirits and demons, unleashing disasters, calamities, and confusion throughout the earth.

When exactly did Satan first appear? The Bible reveals that Lucifer, once a magnificent angel adorned with beauty and splendor, became proud and rebelled against God (Ezekiel 28:14–19). His pride led to a cosmic rebellion that escalated into war in heaven. The archangel Michael and his angels fought against him and the rebellious angels who followed him. Satan was defeated and cast down to the earth with his followers. From that moment on, he has relentlessly worked to lead the whole world astray (Revelation 12:7–9). His mission has never changed: to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10).

But God, in His perfect wisdom and love, had already prepared the solution to undo all the destruction caused by the devil. From the very moment sin entered the world, God declared the promise of salvation—the promise of His Son’s sacrifice. Speaking to the serpent in the Garden, God foretold both the suffering and the ultimate victory of Christ: “You will strike his heel” referring to the crucifixion, and “He will crush your head” pointing to the resurrection and complete defeat of Satan (Genesis 3:15).

This promise is found throughout the Old Testament, evident in its events, prophecies, and covenants. Those who believed in this promise were saved by faith. Abel trusted in God’s way of salvation and offered a blood sacrifice, foreshadowing the work of Christ. In contrast, those who dismissed or distorted God’s promise perished. Tragically, Cain rejected God’s way of salvation and instead relied on his own works, leading to his downfall (Genesis 4:1–9).

For over 400 years, the Israelites were helpless under the oppressive rule of Pharaoh in Egypt. They were enslaved, burdened, and without hope of escape. But when they obeyed God’s command and applied the blood of the Passover Lamb to the doorframes of their homes, the power of death passed over them. No deadly plague touched them, and they were delivered by God’s mighty hand (Exodus 12:1–30).

In the same way, Jesus Christ, our eternal Passover Lamb, was sacrificed for us (1 Corinthians 5:7). Just as the blood of the lamb protected the Israelites from destruction in Egypt, the blood of Jesus now saves us from the power of sin and eternal separation from God. Through His precious blood, He secured eternal redemption for us — a redemption that can never be lost or taken away. He purchased complete forgiveness for all our sins — past, present, and future — and He won total victory over sin, death, and the devil for everyone who believes in Him.

This is why Jesus declared, “Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad” (John 8:56). Abraham was saved, not by his works, but by believing in the promise of the coming Messiah: “Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness” (Genesis 15:6). It was only by God’s grace that Abraham understood the significance of the blood sacrifice, pointing to Christ.

Yet, sadly, most people throughout history have failed to see the mystery of the Lamb. Relying on their own righteousness or good works, they perished, missing the only way of salvation. Everything we are, and all that we have, is because of God’s amazing grace. Even the faith to believe is not something we can boast about—it is the free gift of God, not a result of our own effort (Ephesians 2:8–9).

While we were still trapped in sin and hopelessness, God, in His mercy, sent His only Son to bring us back to Himself. He was under no obligation to save us, yet He did. Though we did not deserve His love, He poured out His grace upon us through the cross. On that cross, Jesus dealt with every problem of our past, present, and future, once and for all.

When you believe that Jesus is your True Priest who lives in you, you are no longer bound by guilt, shame, or fear. When you trust that the work of your True Priest was completed on the cross, demolishing the power of sin over you, you can boldly declare your freedom in Christ, no matter what situation you face.

Do not rely on your emotions, which can change, but cling to the unchanging truth of the cross of Jesus Christ (Romans 7:14–25; Romans 8:1). Fix your eyes on Jesus, your True Priest, and you will not grow weary or lose heart (Hebrews 12:3). Live every day enjoying and proclaiming the Good News that Jesus is the Christ!

Prayer. Father, I thank You for preparing the perfect Lamb for me, Your Son, Jesus Christ. By His own blood, He obtained eternal redemption for me. Therefore, I declare there is no condemnation for me because I am in Him. I declare that I have been set free from the law of sin and death. I declare that I am Your child forever, and sin will no longer have dominion over me. I declare that as far as the east is from the west, You have removed all my sins from me, and You remember them no more. I declare that the Lord Jesus, my True Priest, lives in me now and will be with me until the end of the age. In Jesus’ wonderful name, Amen.

Romans 6:6-7. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— ⁷ because anyone who has died has been set free from sin.

Only Scripture reveals the most critical and often overlooked events that every person on earth should know about—the appearance of Satan. The Bible alone exposes the truth about who he is, how he came to be, and what he has done to humanity.

The fallen angel, described in Scripture as “the great dragon,” “the ancient serpent,” and “the devil” (Revelation 12:9), once rebelled against God in pride and defiance. He deceived the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-7), and ever since, he has been relentlessly leading the whole world astray, spreading lies, confusion, and destruction.

It was through this deception that sin entered the world, severing mankind from God and bringing about eternal separation. The devil, whom Jesus Himself called “the father of lies” (John 8:44), whispered a message that sounded enticing but was spiritually deadly: “You will be like God” (Genesis 3:5). This same lie continues to echo throughout history, corrupting the hearts and minds of countless people.

We still see this deception at work today, particularly through movements like the New Age Movement, a modern instrument of the devil. Though it disguises itself as spirituality and enlightenment, its core message remains unchanged: “You can also be a god.” This false promise may be wrapped in new language and trends, but in reality, it is the same ancient lie that first led humanity away from God.

Yet, from the very beginning, God did not leave mankind in our hopeless state. Throughout the Old Testament, God revealed His unchanging plan to destroy the power of Satan and restore fallen humanity. He made a promise that through the sacrifice of His Son, the enemy would be crushed:

“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; He will crush your head, and you will strike His heel” (Genesis 3:15).

In the fullness of time, Jesus of Nazareth, the promised Savior, came to fulfill that ancient prophecy. The Apostle John wrote these powerful words:

“The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work” (1 John 3:8).

This is why the enemy trembles whenever the mighty name of Jesus is declared. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus stripped Satan of his authority and shattered his dominion over the saints. Though the enemy may still prowl and scheme, he no longer holds power over those who belong to Christ: “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet” (Romans 16:20).

Knowing that we were utterly helpless to escape the grip of sin and the hopelessness of hell, Jesus opened a new and living way back to the Father (Hebrews 10:20). We could not ascend to Him, so He descended to us. In fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, He came to dwell with us: “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14), which means “God with us.”

Jesus made it unmistakably clear when He declared: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). Through His sacrifice on the cross, He tore His own body—symbolically represented as the curtain to the Most Holy Place—so that we could freely enter into God’s presence (Hebrews 10:20). Rising again from the grave, He shattered the gates of death and hell (Revelation 1:18), proving once and for all that He alone holds the keys to life and eternity.

Jesus accomplished what no one else could. Motivated by divine love, He did the unthinkable to reconcile us to the Holy God. He was under no obligation—but His love compelled Him to bear the penalty of our sin, providing the only way for us to be made right with God (Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21).

On the cross, Jesus not only paid the price for our sins but also put to death our old, sinful nature. As the Apostle Paul declared: “For we know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—because anyone who has died has been set free from sin” (Romans 6:6-7).

Amazingly, Jesus even addressed every future problem we would ever face. We no longer live as spiritual debtors weighed down by guilt, fear, or shame. He paid our ransom in full when He triumphantly declared: “It is finished” (John 19:30). The cross changed everything. The power of Satan has been utterly broken. The way to the Father stands wide open. Sin no longer holds dominion over our lives. We are no longer captives to fear, shame, or the enemy’s lies.

When you are fully convinced of this eternal reality, the devil himself trembles before you. Your life becomes filled with unshakable assurance, deep gratitude, and overflowing joy. You will find yourself unable to stay silent—you will boldly proclaim the life-changing message of the cross to a world desperate for hope.

Prayer. Lord Jesus, thank You for opening a new and living way to God. Because You live in me, I boldly declare that I no longer live under the power of sin, hell, or Satan. Your finished work on the cross has set me free. From this day forward, I will live to tell the world about the victory and hope found in the message of the cross. In Your precious and powerful name, Amen.

2 Corinthians 5:21. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Why did Jesus, who knew no sin, have to become sin for us? This question goes straight to the core of the gospel message. The answer is found in the devastating truth about sin. Sin brought us not only physical death but eternal separation from God—the source of life. Sin killed our spirits, distorted our hearts, darkened our minds, and made us enemies of God (Ephesians 2:1, Romans 5:10, Colossians 21:21-22). Worse still, sin placed us under the dominion of Satan and the background of hell (Acts 10:38). Without intervention, we were completely powerless, unable to free ourselves from this spiritual prison.

The death of God’s only Son, Jesus Christ, was not an accident. It was the only way to save us from this hopeless condition. God, in His justice, could not overlook sin, but in His love, He provided a way to break the power and curse of sin, hell, and Satan. Only the sinless Son of God could settle the wages of sin—death (Romans 6:23). Through His death, Jesus opened the way for us to be reconciled to our heavenly Father—a relationship broken since the fall of mankind.

Through His suffering and death on the cross, Jesus completed the work of the True Priest, the only one qualified to intercede on our behalf (Hebrews 9:11-15). His sacrifice did what no human effort could ever accomplish—it set us free from the bondage of sin that inevitably led to death, including original sin we inherited from Adam (Romans 3:23), the sins passed down through generations (Exodus 20:4-5), and the countless sinful acts we have personally committed.

Jesus dealt with all of it through the law of grace: “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death” (Romans 8:1-2). His grace has brought salvation to us, not because we deserved it, but because He chose to love us.

God was under no obligation to save us. He is the Creator, we are His creation. Yet, because of His immeasurable love, He willingly gave His Son for us. This sacrifice was not temporary or incomplete—it was final and absolute. “So Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him” (Hebrews 9:28).

Just as the father in Jesus’ parable waited patiently for his lost son to return home, God has been waiting for us. His forgiveness is not based on our performance, but on His unconditional love. When we come to Him through Jesus Christ, He not only forgives our sins but chooses to remember them no more (Luke 15:11-32, Isaiah 43:25). We don’t have to carry the weight of guilt and shame any longer. God welcomes us home with open arms.

Through the death of His Son, God made us righteous in His sight. This righteousness is not something we earned—it is a gift given to us by grace. “And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all” (Hebrews 10:10). Our holiness, our right standing with God, is sealed by the blood of Jesus. We no longer need to strive to be accepted by God. Through Christ, we have already been made acceptable.

We are no longer slaves to sin or fear. Before Christ, we were bound by sinful desires and tormented by fear of judgment. But now, because of the blood of Jesus, God sees us as holy and blameless. We have become His righteousness: “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21).

We are no longer just God’s creation—we are His children. Through Christ, we have been adopted into God’s family. We have the right to call upon our Father in heaven, and He promises to hear and answer us. We can approach Him, knowing we are loved and accepted: “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).

We no longer have to live in spiritual darkness. The death of Jesus has brought us into the marvelous light of God’s presence. He has opened our eyes, illuminated our hearts, and set us free from the shadows of sin and despair. As Scripture declares: “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit” (1 Peter 3:18). Through His suffering, Jesus made it possible for us to be reconciled to God and live in the light of His truth.

The ultimate reason Jesus came to this world was to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). Sin, death, and Satan no longer hold dominion over those who belong to Christ. On the cross, Jesus finished everything required for our salvation (John 19:30). He endured unimaginable suffering and shame so that we would not lose heart or give up (Hebrews 12:3). His victory is now our victory.

Even now, Jesus is with us through the Holy Spirit, who is actively guiding, comforting, and strengthening those who have been saved (John 14:26-27). No matter what we face in this world, we can take heart because Jesus has already overcome it: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1).

Always remember that you are under God’s grace. You have been set free from the chains of sin and the lies of Satan. Declare it boldly—you are no longer a slave, but a beloved child of God. Live in that freedom, walk in that victory, and proclaim His grace to the world.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for giving Your Son, Jesus, to bring me back to You. You have forgiven me, not because of anything I have done, but because the blood of Jesus paid the full price for my sins. Help me to live every day under Your grace, to walk in the freedom You have given me, and to proclaim this good news to the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Romans 5:19. For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.

The moment we disobeyed God and fell into the hands of Satan, God initiated His plan for our salvation—the death of His Son for our redemption. As it is written: “And I will put enmity between you [the serpent] and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he [the Christ] will crush your head, and you will strike his heel” (Genesis 3:15). This was the only way to free us from the curse of sin, hell, and Satan.

To remind Adam and Eve of this mystery, God made garments of animal skin for them (Genesis 3:21). Unlike the garments of fig leaves they had made for themselves, this was God’s solution—the blood of Christ. Only through His death would we experience true, fundamental change: new life and heavenly power.

Tragically, over time, their firstborn son, Cain, lost hold of this blood covenant (Genesis 4:1–20). As a result, Adam’s family fell into turmoil, leading to the first murder in human history. The consequences of losing God’s way of salvation are severe.

Abraham also made a grave mistake. He killed the sacrificial animals and cut them in two, but failed to do so with the birds (Genesis 15:10–13). As a result, thick darkness came over him, and God told him that his descendants would be enslaved in a foreign land for four hundred years. The consequence of holding onto God’s blood covenant halfheartedly is just as severe. Yet, as God promised, He punished the nation that enslaved Abraham’s descendants, and they eventually left the land, carrying with them many good things.

The Word of God is bound to be fulfilled. Nothing and no one can block it. During the Exodus, the power of the blood of the Lamb was displayed through the Passover (Exodus 12:29–32). What seemed impossible became possible when the Israelites believed in the blood of Christ.

Through Moses, God reminded His people of the long-forgotten blood covenant. When they believed in that covenant, they were freed from the hand of Satan, symbolized by Pharaoh, spared from disasters represented by the ten plagues, and delivered from the background of hell, symbolized by slavery in Egypt.

They crossed the Red Sea and witnessed astonishing miracles, yet they continued to lose hold of the covenant. Their hearts were filled with unbelief, and as a result, they wandered in the wilderness for forty years. Only the new generation, led by Joshua and Caleb, entered the land of promise.

Over time, the Israelites once again abandoned the covenant and turned to idols. Everyone did whatever seemed right in their own eyes (Judges 21:25). Throughout the Old Testament, God continually reminded His people of His blood covenant.

Finally, in the New Testament, John the Baptist recognized the mystery of Christ: “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). It is no wonder that Jesus declared him the greatest among those born of women (Matthew 11:11). Because of his premature death, John the Baptist did not live to see the covenant fulfilled at the cross. But by God’s grace, we have been given the finished covenant of Christ. Anyone who realizes this mystery is considered significant in the sight of God.

Has the event of the Crucifixion become your event? Has the gospel that came to you become your gospel? When you truly realize, believe, and confirm that Jesus is the Christ, the gospel will become your own. The death of Jesus on the cross will become personal. You will recognize that you have been crucified with Christ when He was crucified. You cannot help but preach the gospel that Jesus is the Christ (1 Corinthians 9:16).

You will have a burning heart to testify to what you have seen and heard (Acts 4:20). You will proclaim it not only with words, but with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction (1 Thessalonians 1:5). The Holy Spirit will enable you to go to the ends of the earth to bear witness for Christ (Acts 1:8).

God is looking for a few who will give their lives to explain and prove that Jesus is the Christ. He is looking for a church that proclaims nothing but this gospel.

Prayer. Father, help me to realize, believe, and confirm the gospel that Jesus is the Christ. May Your gospel become my gospel, so I may stand as Christ’s witness to the ends of the earth. Thank You for the cross. In Jesus’ name, Amen.