Scripture:
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” – Galatians 5:1
Beloved,
When Jesus declared, “It is finished,” He affirmed the completeness of His work on the cross securing our redemption, restoring access to God, and breaking the power of sin, Satan, death, the flesh, and the world. Through Him, grace now reigns over our lives and destinies.
So why live as though His victory is insufficient? Why walk as if something more must be added to what Christ has already perfected?
Yes, the enemy operates with systems and structures that can appear intimidating. But make no mistake, the finished work of Jesus delivered the decisive blow, stripping Satan of his authority over the children of God.
However, victory experienced begins with victory understood. Your position in Christ is already secured, but your experience of it is shaped by your mindset. If your heart, your inner belief system is not aligned with this truth, you may still live as though you are defeated.
As it is written (Proverbs 23:7), “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Before you can fully appropriate the finished work of Christ in every area of your life, there must be a recalibration.
Your thoughts, beliefs, traditions, and mindset must be brought into alignment with the Word of God casting down everything that exalts itself above the knowledge of Christ and bringing it into obedience to Him.
To walk in and enforce this victory through the Word, prayer, confession, worship, and a life of holiness, your heart must agree with what Christ has done. This alignment is the foundation of a victorious Christian life.
You stay with the Word, meditating, declaring, and living it until it becomes your reality and lifestyle, fully persuaded that Christ has paid the price in full.
Therefore, stand firm in the freedom Christ has given you. Refuse to return to any form of bondage. Let the Word renew your thinking, reshape your beliefs, and realign your mindset so you can fully walk in the reality of Christ’s finished work.
Wherever you discern darkness or opposition, do not panic or give in to fear. Instead, respond with confidence in what Christ has accomplished. Shine His light and enforce what has already been established.
Remember you are not trying to become victorious or simulate it, you are operating from victory. This is the mindset of faith that overcomes every work of the enemy and secures your dominion in Christ.
Adeolu Bakare
