By His death on the
cross Jesus triumphed over the forces of evil. He who subjugated the demonic
spirits during His earthly ministry has broken their power and made certain
their ultimate doom. Jesus' victory gives us victory over the evil forces that
still seek to control us, as we walk with Him in peace, joy, and assurance of
His love. Now the Holy Spirit dwells within us and empowers us. Continually
committed to Jesus as our Saviour and Lord, we are set free from the burden of
our past deeds. No longer do we live in the darkness, fear of evil powers,
ignorance, and meaninglessness of our former way of life.
In this new freedom in
Jesus, we are called to grow into the likeness of His character, communing with
Him daily in prayer, feeding on His Word, meditating on it and on His
providence, singing His praises, gathering together for worship, and
participating in the mission of the Church. As we give ourselves in loving
service to those around us and in witnessing to His salvation, His constant
presence with us through the Spirit transforms every moment and every task into
a spiritual experience. Scriptural
References
} Ps
1:1, 2; 23:4; 77:11, 12; Col 1:13, 14; 2:6, 14, 15; Luke 10:17-20; Eph 5:19,
20; 6:12-18;
} 1
Thess 5:23; 2 Peter 2:9; 3:18; 2 Cor. 3:17, 18; Phil 3:7-14; 1 Thess 5:16-18;
Matt 20:25-28;
} John
20:21; Gal 5:22-25; Rom 8:38, 39; 1 John 4:4; Heb 10:25
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