Satan, a Defeated Foe

He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. -1 John 3:8

Sickness is not a blessing from God, it’s a curse from the enemy from which we’ve been redeemed. If sickness is from the enemy, we don’t have a thing to be concerned about. Jesus was manifested to destroy the works of the devil—and He did what He was sent to do!

            And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.           -Colossians 2:15

We see in this Scripture that Jesus spoiled principalities and powers. He spoiled Satan’s army—the beings that back up what little authority Satan had.

            Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.     -Hebrews 2:14

So, if sickness and disease are from the devil (and they are!) then we’re in a good position because Jesus destroyed his works and ruined his army. The Rotherham translation says Jesus defeated Satan so “He might paralyze him that held the dominion of death.” Jesus did all of that for us!

Satan has no legal, moral or spiritual authority to put anything on you and make it stick. He can only make you sick if you let him. His works have been destroyed, his army has been beaten and he’s been paralyzed by the blood of Jesus, which covers you!

CONFESSION:

Jesus has given me authority over all the devil’s works in my life. The devil has no legal authority to put anything on me. I am redeemed from the curse!

From: A Devotional for Divine Health Prescription for a Miracle, Mark Brazee, 1999