What Jesus Did! 'Darkness Is Defeated' — John 12:31-33

Monday, August 29, 2022

[Jesus continued,] "The time for judging this world has come, when Satan, the ruler of this world, will be cast out. And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself." He said this to indicate how he was going to die.

Key Thought

The cross was the place where the prince of this world, Satan, lost at his own game. Satan had intended to use Jesus' horrible death to destroy God's work. Instead, God used Jesus' death on the cross to be the sacrifice for our sins. Through the resurrection of Jesus, God took away the power of sin and death. The powers of darkness that had controlled the world were defeated through Jesus' death and resurrection because of Jesus' obedience to the will of God and his love for us!

Today's Prayer

Father, please give me the courage to live with the confidence that darkness, and the prince of darkness, were defeated because of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection and that I can now live faithfully for you because of Jesus' victory. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • 1 Corinthians 15:1-6, 54-58
  • Hebrews 2:14-15
  • Romans 4:25

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About This Devotional

What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

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