In Colossians chapter two verse 15 it says, and having despoiled principalities and powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Because of Jesus death on the Cross and His resurrection from the dead, the forces of hell are already defeated. However, even though they have been legally stripped of their authority and power, they continue to roam around this earth, carrying out evil deeds like criminals, bandits, hooligans, and thugs.
And just like criminals who refuse to submit to the law, these evil spirits will continue to operate in this world until some believer uses his God-given authority to enforce their defeat! We need to get a hold of this truth: These demonic forces are legally stripped of their authority and are defeated! We are not puny, struggling believers who are somehow trying to learn how to cope with the devils attacks against us. Were not merely trying to learn how to scrape by or survive. Jesus death and resurrection gave us the legal authority to keep Satan under our feet, so we must always make sure we approach spiritual warfare as victors and not victims.
Lets look at Colossians 2:15 to gain a greater revelation of the victory Jesus has already accomplished for you and me through His death, burial, and resurrection. Paul tells us that Jesus made a show of them openly. The word openly is taken from the Greek word parresia, a word that is used throughout the books of the New Testament to denote boldness or confidence. By using the word parresia, Paul declares that when Jesus was dealing with Satan, His victory over the devil was no quiet affair. Quite the contrary! Jesus boldly, confidently, and loudly exposed and displayed this now-defunct foe to Heavens hosts. Make no mistake! When Jesus made a show of them openly, it was quite a spectacular show! The verse continues, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it. The word triumph is taken from the Greek word triambeuo, which is a technical word used to describe a general or an emperor returning home from a grand victory in the enemys territory. Specifically, the word triumph was used to describe the emperors triumphal parade when he returned home.
PS: Some of you may be asking, what has these teachings to do with the future of Zimbabwe? Good question. Everyone would like to wave a wand and bang! – everything is great. But life is not like that. Before we can see a change in Zimbabwe, the people need to change. The only One who can change us, is Jesus. He changes us through His word. If we read and understand His Word, our faith increases. – Rom 10:17
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