Since the
Fall of Adam, Satan can be called the prince of this world. The world is full
of demons; this is often recognized and felt more in other cultures than in our
Western culture. But no one will be able to deny that there are numerous powers
who seek to influence our lives. However, the Bible sets before us the Lord
Jesus Christ as the conqueror of all demonic powers. By His death, the Lord
Jesus Christ has “spoiled principalities and powers; he made a show of them
openly, triumphing over them in it” (Col. 2:15).
The life of those who live
without God is dominated by evil forces and demons. The cross of Christ not
only quenches the wrath of God toward sin and gives us strength to live a holy
life before God, but it also makes possible the conquering of principalities
and demons. Through the cross, you will become a liberated person, delivered
from uncertainty, fear, and bondage.
The
same Lord Jesus Christ who died on the cross is also the conqueror. Whoever
belongs to Him need not be fearful of any of the powers of this world. It is
the privilege of a Christian to know that in Christ he is more than a
conqueror; nothing can separate him from the love of Christ (Rom. 8:38–39). In
contrast to the fear, uncertainty, and bondage of man apart from Christ stands
the joy, certainty, and freedom of the Christian.
Reconciled with God through
Christ, a Christian serves God with love, freedom, and joy. In union with
Christ, he knows he is truly free. The fact that Jesus Christ is the Conqueror
is also expressed in His name of “Lord.” There is not a power in the world that
either could or can stand before Him. Knowing that we belong to the Lord Jesus
Christ, the Lord of lords, causes us to be of good cheer.