“When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” (Colossians 2:13-15 TNIV)

I have been wrestling with this passage for the last few days. It is such a beautiful and profound truth- the foundation of the Gospel. I also love that “having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them.” Christ’s death took the power of Satan and evil away and showed them for what they truly are- powerless beings who grasp at straws. Sin has no hold over us. Satan was declawed and thrown down! Christ is King! Amen!

Thank you Jesus for making me alive. Thank you for freeing me from sin and death. Help me to understand this truth and to, more importantly, own it and live in your power. Thank you Lord.