“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.”
Colossians 1:13
Is Jesus just another man? No! He brought you and me, by the working of the Holy Spirit, into His glorious world.
People live either in the realm of darkness or in the realm of light, under the power and dominion of Satan or of Christ. Those are the only two kingdoms that exist. When God freed us, He transferred us from Satan’s kingdom to Christ’s kingdom. We live under His authority and influence, and it is good.
An American airman was shot down near a South Sea island. He was found by natives who lovingly cared for him as he healed. The chief told him that on this island he would once have been boiled and eaten, but now there had not been a murder during the chief’s lifetime. There were no jails, prisons, poverty, drunkenness, divorce, or brothels. There was practically no disease. The airman asked the reason for this extraordinary state of affairs. The chief said, “You ought to know. Your ancestors sent us missionaries. We are Christians! We have taken Christ seriously.” That’s the dominion and influence of Jesus.
People live either in the realm of darkness or in the realm of light, under the power and dominion of Satan or of Christ. Those are the only two kingdoms that exist. When God freed us, He transferred us from Satan’s kingdom to Christ’s kingdom. We live under His authority and influence, and it is good.
An American airman was shot down near a South Sea island. He was found by natives who lovingly cared for him as he healed. The chief told him that on this island he would once have been boiled and eaten, but now there had not been a murder during the chief’s lifetime. There were no jails, prisons, poverty, drunkenness, divorce, or brothels. There was practically no disease. The airman asked the reason for this extraordinary state of affairs. The chief said, “You ought to know. Your ancestors sent us missionaries. We are Christians! We have taken Christ seriously.” That’s the dominion and influence of Jesus.
Scripture Focus
1 Peter 2:4-12
Insight
Are you living under His influence and authority? Can others tell which kingdom you’re in by observing your life?
Bible In A Year
- 1 Kings 9-10
- Proverbs 4
- Hebrews 3-4