Bible in a Year:
Having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
But in those battles, we have a Champion. Not a fairy tale championthe ultimate Champion who has fought on our behalf and conquered the dragons that seek to destroy us. Whether theyre dragons of our own failures or the spiritual enemy who desires our destruction, our Champion is greater, allowing Paul to write of Jesus, Having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross (Colossians 2:15). The destructive forces of this broken world are no match for Him!
The moment we realize that the dragons of life are too big for us is the moment we can begin to rest in Christs rescue. We can confidently say, But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57).
What dragons are you facing in life? How can Christs victory on the cross provide encouragement as you deal with them?
Father, thank You for being more than enough for the threats I will face today. Give me the wisdom and strength to walk with You, trusting You for the grace I need.
Read Overcoming Worry at DiscoverySeries.org/Q0711.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
We finally made it to the weekend. Hurrah for us!!
Hope you get some good rest this weekend.