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

The Lord Jesus took on flesh and blood in order to destroy the devil’s hold on us. By suffering death Himself and then rising from the dead, He broke the power of death. By offering Himself as the atoning sacrifice He is able to offer forgiveness and freedom from the condemnation that we rightly deserve.

The devil’s grip is broken. Once you receive God’s forgiveness all the devil’s claims and  accusations become meaningless.

When the enemy says, “Ha, ha! I’ve got you, you’re mine!” You can say, “Nope, you don’t, and I’m not, because Jesus died for me.”

That doesn’t mean he won’t try; the devil always was a liar. But the truth is as solid as the word that upholds the universe: in Jesus, you’re forgiven and free.

Lord Jesus, thank You for taking on my human nature so that I can be free. Help me now to walk in my new freedom: free from guilt and condemnation, free from the enslaving power of sin, and free from the fear of death. Amen!

Pastor Dan Giles