Enforcing Christ's Triumph

And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. (Colossians 2:15-17)

The cross of Christ wasn't a quiet victory. Jesus made a big deal about it. Paul wrote that Jesus made a show of all the demonic forces openly for everyone to see His victory over death, hell, and the grave. That means Hell no longer has the weapons it once wielded. Death, fear, and the curse of sin were all broken at the cross.

Paul explained that when believers follow rituals, symbols, and religious ceremonies instead of walking in the authority they have been given, they are living in a shadow rather than experiencing victory. Having church on the Sabbath, observing holy days, and performing ritual sacrifices were never the main point. Each of those things was a shadow pointing to the One who was to come—Jesus Christ. Every day is holy for the believer because we have Jesus. So the Sabbath isn't just a day of the week; it's an atmosphere we live in.

Faith isn't operating according to blood sacrifices; it’s about speaking the Name of Jesus with authority. I don't "plead the blood" over demons; I command devils to leave in Jesus' name.

Allowing the enemy to oppress you is to act as if he still holds power. As believers, who are under the victory Christ has already secured, our stance is not one of defense but of offense. We stand as heirs of the Kingdom of God, advancing the triumph of Christ through His name.

Practical Application

Jesus didn't die to give you more religion. He died to bring you victory in every area of life. You are not meant to survive as a victim. You are called to enforce the total triumph of Christ in every part of your life.

Ephesians 4:8; Luke 10:18