The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

— 2 Corinthians 4:4

1 Therefore there is now no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus.

2 For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death

— Romans 8:1-2

loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

— Revelation 11:15

And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

— Daniel 7:14

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and love from Christ to you.

The world today remains in bondage to Satan, who rules over all who have been born into sin. Humanity outside of Christ remains under the influence of a spiritual condition of sin inherited from Adam’s Fall. Scripture shows us there is no spiritual neutrality. All men need a deliberate transfer of allegiance through faith in Christ to overcome sin’s power. Except for those set free through faith in Christ, the global population remains in enslavement of the evil one.

Satan, the ruler of this world and his domination will end in the last days. One day, Jesus will reign without rival and eternally condemn all who have not turned to Him. God’s Son — our Savior Jesus Christ — will introduce and reign over His eternal kingdom, which includes all who have declared Jesus Christ as their Lord.