Rhapsody of Realities 21 October 2026: The Strong Man Has Been Bound
SCRIPTURE: Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house (Matthew 12:29).
The Lord Jesus unveiled a profound spiritual principle when He spoke about binding the strong man. He explained that before a strong man’s house can be plundered, the strong man himself must first be bound. In those words, He revealed His mission and ultimate triumph over Satan.
For generations, humanity lived under the influence of darkness. Satan exercised dominion over the world system and held men captive through fear, deception, and bondage. But God had a plan. The Lord Jesus came to confront the adversary and dismantle his authority.
The ministry of Jesus was a continual demonstration of His superiority over the devil. He cast out demons, healed the sick, delivered the oppressed, and exercised dominion over every work of darkness. His death on the Cross and triumphant resurrection brought that victory to its culmination. The adversary who had held mankind in bondage was defeated.
The Bible says, “…For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8). This understanding is the reason we don’t negotiate with Satan or his cohorts of darkness: we cast them out: “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils…” (Mark 16:17).
You’re not confronting a powerful enemy. You’re standing in the authority of the One who has already subdued him. Through Christ Jesus, your victory over Satan was a decisive one—absolute victory. Therefore, refuse to live in fear of the devil or his works. Live in the consciousness of Christ’s triumph.
CONFESSION
In Christ, I have defeated Satan and the forces of darkness. I walk in the dominion and power of the resurrected Christ, and in the glorious liberty of the sons of God. I’m superior to Satan, his systems and his structures. I’m established forever in the victory of Christ. Amen.
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FURTHER STUDY
Colossians 2:15
15 [God] disarmed the principalities and powers that were ranged against us and made a bold display and public example of them, in triumphing over them in Him and in it [the cross].
Hebrews 2:14
14 Since, therefore, [these His] children share in flesh and blood [in the physical nature of human beings], He [Himself] in a similar manner partook of the same [nature], that by [going through] death He might bring to nought and make of no effect him who had the power of death—that is, the devil—
Luke 10:19
19 Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you.
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Timothy 3:1-16; Jeremiah 9-10
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Hebrews 10:19-39; Ezekiel 20
Rhapsody of Realities 21 October 2026
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