Friday, 12 January 2024
DOMINION OVER DARKNESS
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son (Colossians 1:13).
There's no specific calling, office or a unique gift among Christians that's exclusively for casting out demons. Nowhere in the Bible is such a gift mentioned. Rather, what the Bible says is that every Christian, without exception, has the authority and ability to cast out demons. This truth is firmly established in the words of Jesus: “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils..." (Mark 16:17).
I want you to carefully observe what the Master said: "These signs shall follow them that believe," not "them with special gifts or ability," but those who believe in Him. That includes you. Our dominion and superiority over Satan is simply because of who we are in Christ and the power of attorney He's given to us to use His Name. So, the idea of needing someone to pray a "powerful prayer" for you to cast the devil out is unnecessary. What you simply need is the recognition of the power in the Name of Jesus and use it to subdue demons.
In Colossians 1:13, the Apostle Paul reminds us of a fundamental reality: we're not under the jurisdiction of Satan. This truth should be evident in your life; live free from the encumbrances of the enemy. Your life can be as glorious as you desire it to be; you have the authority to make it happen.
There's no need to implore God to deal with the devil for you, because He has already executed the full victory over the enemy long before you came on the scene. Almost two thousand years ago, Jesus decisively dealt with the devil. The Bible says, ''And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it" (Colossians 2:15).
And guess what? When Jesus defeated them, you were in Him. In Christ, you defeated Satan and the principalities of darkness. It's the reason you're superior to them and can reign and rule over them. Hallelujah!
PRAYER: Dear Father, I thank you for the authority and power you have given to the Church over Satan and the principalities of darkness. I'm seated with Christ in glory, dominion and power. I reign and rule over the circumstances and elements of this world, today and always, because I live in, and by the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Mark 16:17; Ephesians 1:19-23; 1 John 4:4
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 9:18-38 & Genesis 29-30
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 8:26-40 & Esther 5-6