Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil –
Hebrews 2:14 (NIV)
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Today’s Devotional
Hebrews 2:14 emphasizes the profound truth of Jesus Christ becoming human to fulfill His redemptive mission. By taking on flesh and blood, Jesus shared in our humanity to conquer sin and death on our behalf. Through His death on the cross, Jesus broke the power of the devil, who held the power of death over humanity due to sin.
This verse highlights the significance of the incarnation and Jesus’ sacrificial death as the ultimate expression of God’s love and His plan of redemption. By conquering death, Jesus has provided a way for us to be reconciled to God and to experience eternal life in His presence.
As believers, we can take great comfort in knowing that Jesus has overcome the power of death and the devil, and we can live in freedom from the fear of death. We are called to live in the light of Jesus’ victory, embracing the hope and eternal life that He offers us.
Time to reflect
As you reflect on Hebrews 2:14 and Jesus’ victory over death, consider the following questions:
- What does Jesus’ incarnation and death on the cross reveal about God’s love and His plan of redemption for humanity?
- How does Jesus’ victory over death and the devil impact your understanding of eternal life and your relationship with God?
- In what ways can you live in the light of Jesus’ victory, embracing the hope and eternal life He offers?
Prayer Of The Day
Lord Jesus, thank You for taking on flesh and blood to share in our humanity and conquer death on our behalf. We are grateful for Your sacrificial love and the victory You have achieved over the power of death and the devil. Your redemptive work has brought us hope, freedom, and eternal life.
Help us to live in the light of Your victory and to embrace the hope and eternal life You offer us. May we be bold in sharing the good news of Your love and redemption with others, so they too can experience the freedom and hope found in You.
In Your name, we pray. Amen.
Strengthening Faith
- Reflect on Jesus’ victory over death and the devil and how it impacts your understanding of eternal life and your relationship with God.
- Consider ways to live in the light of Jesus’ victory, embracing the hope and eternal life He offers in your daily life.
- Share the message of Jesus’ victory over death and the devil with others, helping them to understand the freedom and hope available to them through faith in Christ.
Today Wisdom
Hebrews 2:14 serves as a powerful reminder of Jesus’ incarnation and sacrificial death, which brought about our redemption and victory over death and the devil. Let us live in the light of His victory, embracing the hope and eternal life He offers, and sharing the good news of His love and redemption with others.
