FROM THE PASTOR

The usual translation for Hebrews 2:14 is that Jesus “rendered ineffective the one having the fear of death, who is the devil.” An even more powerful picture comes from commentator Douglas Moo who translates the verse as: Jesus, has ‘defanged the devil.’

I love that! Even though I readily acknowledge that Satan is stronger than I am, and wiser, he’s just an old worn out toothless roaring lion who has already been defeated by Jesus. I know I’m sounding like a seasoned Evangelist right now but we need to be reminded about who our real enemy is and how to fight the battles we face against him and his minions.

I love what the Angel Michael said in the Book of Jude. Though he is one of Heaven’s most powerful Angels, even he says “The Lord rebuke you” when arguing with Satan over the body of Moses.

Ole Lucifer is not someone to be trifled with. While figuratively speaking, his head has been cut off at Calvary, he’s still that snake who can bite us even though his head has been severed. All this to say that I respect his power to kill, steal and destroy, I’m so grateful that we serve the One Who has the ultimate power and authority to ‘Defang the Devil!’

Blessings,

Pastor Randy