Knowing the God of Much MoreSample

Reign in Him

Friend, grace is stronger than sin. Life is stronger than death. God’s plan was never to have you ground into the dust by life and held in a headlock. His plan is for you—through faith in Him—to live a full, blessed, triumphant life!

I talked to a woman recently who had been suffering for many years from clinical depression. The medical community had lovingly tried to help her in every way they could, including offering her medication. She had lost the ability to function as a wife, as a friend, and as a mother. There was this deep, dark depression and mental imbalance that had taken hold of her and robbed years from her life.

But when she got a hold of the Word of God, everything changed.

She doesn’t take any medication whatsoever now, hasn’t for years; and when you talk to her, she grips your hand and looks you right in the eye. There is a grace and a peace on her that can only be described as reigning triumphantly through Christ. Jesus broke her chains, put a scepter in her hand, and said, “You can reign with My delegated authority.” And she’s doing just that. That is God’s plan for you, my friend.

Jesus faced the powers of darkness. He didn’t have to submit to them. He didn’t have to submit to Calvary. He could have called legions of angels to rescue Him. But instead, He suffered to set us free forever from the powers of darkness. And now, we can reign through the grace of Jesus Christ. 

Yes, death and sin and the powers of darkness did once reign in our lives—but no more for the child of God. Friend, you serve the risen Christ; you serve the Victor who reigns over all. And He invites you into a life where you can walk and talk with the God of much more.

Discover More

Write down one way God has shown you much more in your life since becoming a believer in Jesus Christ. Then pray:

Father in heaven, You have shown me much more than I deserve. You’ve given me abundant blessings. The greatest of these blessings has been the gift of eternal life through the sacrifice Your Son made on the cross. Thank You for Your Word. Thank You for Your Son. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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