Some time ago, my younger daughter engaged me in a chat. She said; “Daddy, God and Jesus are up, the devil is down under the ground. There are two types of devils; the one with fire on his head and the one without fire.” She went on and on describing what she knew the devil to be. Well, I took time to educate her while emphasizing more importantly that we are far above the devil.
FRIEND, YOU ARE FAR ABOVE THE DEVIL AS A NEW CREATURE. The death and resurrection of Jesus was not about Jesus alone; it’s also about you. When He died, you died with Him and when He resurrected, you rose with Him in power and glory (Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:6). You are seated together with Jesus Christ in heavenly places far above the devil.
WHEN YOU KNOW WHO GOD HAS MADE YOU TO BE AND WHERE HE HAS PLACED YOU BY REDEMPTION, YOU WOULD STOP BEING AFRAID OF THE DEVIL. This is not first about your level of spirituality but by the fact of redemption. The littlest saint is more powerful than the strongest demon. You have overcome the devil because of redemption (1 John 4:4, 5:4).
WE ARE NOT TOLD TO FIGHT THE DEVIL, WE ARE TOLD TO ENFORCE HIS DEFEAT AND OUR VICTORY (Psalms 149:9). Every born again person is a kingdom enforcement agent. We are to enforce our dominion. We are more than conquerors because Christ has fought and won the battle on our behalf (Romans 8:37). This is the blessing of redemption.
A CONQUEROR IS ONE WHO FOUGHT AND WON, A MORE THAN CONQUEROR IS ONE WHO NEVER FOUGHT AND YET WON. Jesus is the conqueror, you are the more than conqueror. When you gave your life to Jesus, He credited the victory of the cross to your account (1 Corinthians 15:57). THIS VICTORY MENTALITY IS CRUCIAL IF YOU WOULD ENJOY THE BENEFIT OF REDEMPTION.
The devil no longer has power; he only uses gimmicks and devices (2 Corinthians 2:11, Hebrews 2:14). He has been stripped off his power and authority (Colossians 2:14-15). Jesus beat him hands down on the cross. He conquered the devil and all that he brings; sickness, disease, oppression and death (1 Corinthians 15:55). THE DEVIL MUST NOT CHEAT YOU ANY LONGER; YOU ARE FAR ABOVE HIM!
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria