Jesus already defeated Satan and the cohorts of darkness on your behalf. In Luke 10:18-19, He said, "...I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven…." The Apostle Paul relayed a graphic illustration of the victory of Jesus over Satan and the cohorts of hell: "And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it" (Colossians 2:15).

 

The Lord Jesus dispossessed Satan of his authority, rendered him powerless and gave us the victory! Therefore, Satan doesn’t have any right over the world today, neither does he have the power to run your life. All you have to do is enforce your victory through the fight of faith. 1 Timothy 6:12 says, "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life whereunto thou art also called and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses." This isn’t a fight with the devil, your flesh or the world; rather, it’s maintaining your victory in Christ.

 

In John 16:33 Jesus said, "…In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." Galatians 5:24 says "And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." This means you don’t have to try to overcome the world or the flesh; rather, you’re to live beyond the flesh by walking in the light of God’s Word, in spite of sensory evidence.

 

Appropriate, and lay hold of, the victories Jesus already wrought and accomplished for you through your faith-filled declarations. It may be in your job, finances, health or family; refuse to accept failure or defeat. Keep declaring your victory.