📖 Opening Scripture
“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.” . Colossians 1:13 (KJV)

💡 Reflection
From the moment you came to Christ, you stepped into a reality older than the world itself. You were not born into a place of peace and neutrality. You were born into a contested world where kingdoms are in conflict. Before you knew Him, you lived under the shadow of the dominion of darkness. Sin ruled your heart. Death was your sentence. The powers of evil claimed ownership over you.

Yet the mercy of God reached into that dominion and called you forth. The Lord Jesus Christ did not negotiate for your release. He entered the prison of your bondage and broke the gates. He lifted you from the pit where no light shone. By His own blood He purchased your freedom.

This was not a small rescue. It was the breaking of chains that had bound you since the fall of mankind. You are no longer a citizen of the realm of darkness. You have been brought into the Kingdom of the Son whom the Father loves. This Kingdom is not of this world, and it cannot be shaken.

Now you belong to the household of God. You walk under the banner of the King who reigns forever. You have been enlisted into the longest war in the history of creation . the war for the souls of men.

🔎 Scriptures for Study
Ephesians 6:12

1 Peter 2:9

John 8:36

Psalm 18:16‑19

✝️ How This Points to Christ
Christ alone could defeat the one who held the power of death. By His death, He destroyed the works of the devil. By His resurrection, He proclaimed everlasting victory over the kingdom of darkness. Every person who trusts in Him shares in His triumph.

Bridge to Tomorrow
You have been delivered. You have been claimed by the King. But who is this King who has saved you, and why did He come into this world? Tomorrow, you will behold the majesty and authority of the One who reigns over all creation.