Overcoming The Power Of Darkness

The power of darkness is powerless before God. God allows its reign in a believer's life to fulfil His perfect will.

Three Examples To Understand This Truth.

JESUS

‭‭Luke‬ ‭22:53‬ ‭KJV‬‬

When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

God allowed the power of darkness to arrest Jesus so His plan to sacrifice His son is fulfilled. God's only, begotten Son, given into the hands of Satan to be crucified for the salvation of humanity - you and me.

JOB

God allowed Satan to test Job. Job was God's favourite too. But to reveal God's testimony concerning him and fulfil God's will in Job's life, Satan was permitted to afflict Job with sickness. Job came out victorious through confession (Revelation 12:11) as God pruned Job's faith and blessed him again.

JOSEPH

Joseph was Jacob's favourite child, and God's too. But God had a plan for Joseph. He let Joseph suffer for 20 years. He became a mighty blessing for Israel as he patiently awaited God.

There are umpteen examples in scripture helping us to understand our stance during trials.

HOW TO OVERCOME THE POWERS OF DARKNESS IN LIFE?

Here are two ways;

Remain in the peace of Jesus. The God of peace will bruise Satan under YOUR feet. His grace is sufficient for you to receive strength and peace to stand during every trial.

(Romans 16:20)

Submit your life to God, resist the devil, he will flee from you (James 4:6-10). Submitting to God means to turn to His calling. As you humble and clean your life, you will receive the strength and peace to rebuke Satan out of your life.

Dear believer, God is in control. The time of affliction is in the hands of God. When we look at the three examples above, there is a time limit - until God's will gets fulfilled. Till then, let's humble ourselves and earnestly await His response. The battle will be His, and victory will be ours.

Maranatha, Praise God, and Amen.