Jesus Christ Defeated the Devil and Gave Us Victory, Hallelujah!

dURInG the Battle of the Waterloo in 1815, Emperor Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington were in a fierce combat in the south of Brussels, Belgium. The destinies of Europe at that time hung in a balance. It is reported that at the close of the battle, the English people were anxiously awaiting news of the result. Their only means of communication then was a system of signal lights flashed across the English Channel. The fog became so dense that only a part of the message could be made out. What they saw was "Wellington defeated." When the English people read this, gloom settled upon them; they were doomed. Then all of a sudden the fog lifted and they received the whole message, "Wellington defeated the enemy." Joy erupted and jubilation broke out throughout the land. –anonymous

Try to imagine what was going on in the minds of Jesus’ disciples after he was crucified and confirmed dead. They were understandably devastated.

How could Jesus who performed all those miracles be dead and buried? What hope do we have if Jesus who claimed to be the Son of God die just like that? Gloom and despair filled the air. Fogs of doubt rested on the disciples. All they could see was one meaning to the sad event, "Christ defeated." All hope was gone; Christ was dead. It was a sad event. Hearts were broken. Faith was in question. Day one passed. Then day 2 came and went by.

But when Easter morning came on the third day, the news of Christ’s resurrection lifted the fog of doubt from every eyes: the grave is empty. JESUS IS RISEN, "Christ defeated, the Devil" How glorious!

 The good news that came to the disciples on Easter morning is still good news to everyone today. Humanity is longer under the bondage of Satan. By dying and rising from the grave; Christ conquered Satan and gave mankind victory over sin and all the consequences of sin including sickness, poverty, and powers of darkness. Christ’s resurrection means permanent victory for the believer. We now have eternal life because of what Jesus has done. Rejoice!

Thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.1Cor 15:57