When Jesus arose from the grave and ascended into heaven, He disarmed evil powers and authorities, including Satan and all the wicked spiritual forces of this world. The Greek word for “disarmed” means “stripped.” Like a conquered army being stripped of its weapons and armor, Satan, his horde of demons, and spiritual rulers of darkness were stripped of their power over true believers in Christ.
Then, having disarmed Satan and his evil forces, Jesus made a public spectacle of them. Like a general leading a victory procession, Jesus ascended into Heaven leaving behind Him a defeated enemy. Satan, and all the powers and rulers of spiritual darkness, were displayed before the entire universe as the spoils of battle. Jesus led captivity captive! Those powers that once held man captive such as sin, sickness, and death were taken captive.
Today, Jesus is seated in Heaven in a position of supreme power where He has been exalted and given a Name that is above every other name.
Philippians 2:9-11 AMP "God has highly exalted Him and has freely bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, And every tongue (frankly and openly) confess and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
In this exalted position, Jesus has been given power over all principalities and dominions in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. God has exalted Him:
Ephesians 1:21-23 “Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him that filleth all in all.”
The works of Satan have been destroyed. Satan has been bound, defeated, and stripped of his power. One of Satan’s main strategies against believers has been to deceive us and keep us in spiritual ignorance concerning these facts. But now, in these end-time hours, the Church of Jesus Christ is rising up to embrace truth in the power of the Holy Spirit. The truth that we are delivered from sin! The truth that we are healed by the power of the cross, whether in this world or as we overcome death and enter eternity. The truth is that a true believer will never die, but will live eternally in the presence of God.
As part of the Body of Christ, you must enter into the arena of spiritual warfare, take the authority that God has placed in your hands, and use it to tear down Satan’s strongholds. Remember, the stronger man is on your side!
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