Daily Word

Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. Hebrews 2:14-15. “Flesh and Blood” is an idiomatic way of saying “human.” The same Greek phrase is seen throughout the New Testament and may emphasize the limitations of the human condition. He “partook of the same things,” that is, the same humanity, a phrase stressing the completeness of the Son’s incarnation. In order for Christ to triumph over death and the devil enduring God’s judgment upon sinners, it was necessary for Him to share their “flesh and blood” nature. Having tempted humanity to sin (the one who has power of death), the devil then acts as the accuser, demanding that a just punishment be exacted; and “the wages of sin is death.” The devils power to kill is destroyed only when our sin has been punished-in Christ’s death. Then his accusations have no ground. All too often, Christians today give the devil credit for things he has no business getting credit for. Sometimes the only devil that should be blamed is the one staring back at you in the mirror. The devil may act as your accuser…But as a child of God you have VICTORY through Christ Jesus. Remind yourself often…through Christ the enemy has no ground.