You were dead, because you were sinful and were not God’s people. But God let Christ make you alive, when he forgave all our sins.
God wiped out the charges that were against us for disobeying the Law of Moses. He took them away and nailed them to the cross. There Christ defeated all powers and forces. He let the whole world see them being led away as prisoners when he celebrated his victory.
Colossians 2:13-15
Jesus suffered and died on the Cross, but when Jesus did this it was Satan who was defeated! For Jesus, the Cross was a victory celebration!
Somewhere it says that Jesus went to the Cross for the "joy" that was set before Him.
Perhaps it is a difficult truth to grasp, but you can find joy in suffering for Jesus. Jesus found joy in suffering for you.
If you are being attacked on all sides with temptation and threat, remember that Satan would have no interest in you if you were not a valuable asset in God's Family!
There is no shame and there is great joy in putting on the armor of God and doing battle with the Enemy of all that is Righteous and Good! You must know that since Jesus conquered death, even death cannot harm you!
Even if you lose your life in the struggle, as many have, imagine kneeling before the Father and hearing Him say "Well Done" as He tells the hosts of Heaven your story!
As a follower of Jesus, your life here on earth is all about being obedient to and pleasing Him! Nothing else matters! Jim Elliot, a missionary who gave His life for Jesus said: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose."
"Lord Jesus, when I reach the moment before You take me from this earth, may I experience the Joy of the Cross! Help me to live each moment knowing that I am pleasing You, Lord Jesus in every way! May Your Holy and Righteous Name be praised now and forever. Amen!"
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