Discovering not becoming – Wednesday, 14 March

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved (Greek word: Sozo) through him.”
John 3:17 ESV (Brackets mine)
 
God sent Jesus to save the world. Salvation is more than just forgiveness of sins. The Greek word for “saved” is “

sozo” which means to heal, deliver, prosper and make whole. Salvation includes freedom from darkness, healing of sickness, provision and prosperity and wholeness, in this life.
 
“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.”
Colossians 1:13 KJV
 
This verse shows us that our deliverance from the power of darkness is past tense; it has already happened. Many Christians are trying to get free from the devil – but through what Jesus has done for us, it is already done! You have been delivered (rescued) from the power of darkness, which means that darkness no longer has any power over you. The devil is powerless against you. The enemy’s only power over you is deception (John 8:44), and as soon as you know (or realize) the truth, the truth will set you free (John 8:32). When you realize what Jesus has done for you and who you are in Him, you will begin to experience freedom and life in abundance.