“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.” — Hebrews 2:14 (KJV)
The dominion of death resides in the flesh, but Christ—out of love—took upon Himself the same flesh we carry. Through His death on the cross, He destroyed the devil’s power and broke the chains of death. The victory was not just over physical death, but over the grip of sin and fear that once enslaved humanity.
Those who are born of Christ are no longer bound by the flesh, but are made alive in the Spirit. “That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” (John 3:6). We have overcome the power of the flesh because the Spirit of God now dwells in us.
Even though the body may perish, eternal life has been given to us through the Spirit. Therefore, we do not fear physical death, for “to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8) is our blessed hope. In Christ, death has lost its sting, and the grave has lost its victory (1 Corinthians 15:55–57).
Now, we live with boldness and confidence, knowing that Christ has given us life in abundance (John 10:10). This eternal life empowers us to flourish, manifest His power, and walk in the authority of the Spirit.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to partake of flesh and blood, that through His death He destroyed the power of death and set us free. Help me to live boldly in the Spirit, unafraid of death, and confident in the eternal life I have in Christ. May my life reflect the victory of the cross and the abundance of Your Spirit. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Related Bible verses
- Romans 8:2
- John 11:25
- 2 Timothy 1:10
- 1 Corinthians 15:57
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13 September, 2025
Freedom from the Power of Death
“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.” — Hebrews 2:14 (KJV)
The dominion of death resides in the flesh, but Christ—out of love—took upon Himself the same flesh we carry. Through His death on the cross, He destroyed the devil’s power and broke the chains of death. The victory was not just over physical death, but over the grip of sin and fear that once enslaved humanity.
Those who are born of Christ are no longer bound by the flesh, but are made alive in the Spirit. “That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” (John 3:6). We have overcome the power of the flesh because the Spirit of God now dwells in us.
Even though the body may perish, eternal life has been given to us through the Spirit. Therefore, we do not fear physical death, for “to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8) is our blessed hope. In Christ, death has lost its sting, and the grave has lost its victory (1 Corinthians 15:55–57).
Now, we live with boldness and confidence, knowing that Christ has given us life in abundance (John 10:10). This eternal life empowers us to flourish, manifest His power, and walk in the authority of the Spirit.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to partake of flesh and blood, that through His death He destroyed the power of death and set us free. Help me to live boldly in the Spirit, unafraid of death, and confident in the eternal life I have in Christ. May my life reflect the victory of the cross and the abundance of Your Spirit. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Related Bible verses
- Romans 8:2
- John 11:25
- 2 Timothy 1:10
- 1 Corinthians 15:57
