Assume the Position

The work that Jesus did for humanity as our Substitute, is the most thought provoking and even the most unimaginable reality that has ever taken place in the history of the world. The Holy Spirit through the Apostle Paul tells us, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 15:57) "Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ." (2 Corinthians 2:14) Since the church of the Lord Jesus Christ has the triumph and victory over the devil, demons and evil spirits, then why does it seem so many believers are subject to the devil and his schemes? It is solely based on who, what and how believers view themselves corporately and especially individually. It all depends on how well they understand their position in Christ. For instance, if a believer’s view of the church is one of defeat, then most likely they face failure and defeat in their daily life. Due to a lack of understanding of their true position in Christ they have never used the authority they really possess.

Next, if a believer's view of the church as militant, then you will see yourself, in a sense, battling for position. Most likely, you have not received the revelation that you are seated in heavenly places in Christ, but are still battling to gain the victory over the enemy that you believe has not yet been defeated. However, if your view of the church is that of triumph and victory, which is the true biblical perspective of the Body of Christ, then you recognize your position and authority in and with Christ. You view things from the position of being far above all principality and power and might and dominion. The triumphant Church, in the truest sense, is a Body of believers who not only know, but exercise their authority in Christ and therefore “reign as kings or should live all their lives like kings in Life through the one individual, Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:17)

In this age when demon activity is increasing around the world, it is vital that believers know what their redemption in Christ entitles them to. We need to be fully convinced of the position and authority that is ours because of the victory Jesus has already won for us over all the power of the enemy. "Christ has utterly wiped out the damning evidence of broken laws and commandments which always hung over our heads, and has completely annulled it by nailing it over his own head on the cross. And then having drawn the sting of all the powers ranged against us, he exposed them, shattered, empty and defeated, in his final glorious triumphant act!" (Colossians 2:14-15 (Phillips)  "Since, therefore, [these His] children share in flesh and blood [in the physical nature of human beings], He [Himself] in a similar manner partook of the same [nature], that by [going through] death He might bring to nought and make of no effect him who had the power of death—that is, the devil." (Hebrews 2:14 AMP) "He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil." (1 John 3:8)

The reason Jesus came to this earth was to put to nought the works of the devil and reduce him and his kingdom to nothing. The only way we can have confidence in our authority over the enemy is to know and walk in the light of God’s Word. We need to be fully convinced as to who we are in Christ, who Christ is in us and how the Father truly sees us. We must be fully convinced of our identity, position and authority in Christ. We do this through faith in Christ and His meritorious work as our Substitute, from the cross to His seating at the right hand of the Majesty on High. Knowing these thing, by faith, the church will stand victorious over all the works of darkness and see more souls saved, healed and delivered than has ever happened before. The grace of our Lord be with you...