April 5, 2026

40 DAYS OF INCREASE: Jesus Won!

Why did Jesus come in the first place? Why does the resurrection of Jesus actually matter?

The Bible tells us there is one true Creator God. The God who made everything. He has no rival. But the Bible ALSO says something that might surprise you. There are also other spiritual beings. They are not equal to God. Not actual rivals to God. But they are definitely real.

There IS a spiritual reality behind this physical world.

Jesus didn’t just come to teach good ideas.

1 John 3:8b, “…the Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil.” (NLT)

Acts 10:38b, “…God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.” (NLT)

Colossians 2:13-15, “You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross.” (NLT)

Resurrection Sunday is the day evil lost. And JESUS WON!

So if that’s true… why does evil still feel so present? Why do we still struggle?

We’re living in the place between. Jesus’ decisive victory has already happened. But His final victory is STILL coming. The power of evil has been broken. But it hasn’t been fully removed yet.

So what does this mean for you? You don’t have to live under something Jesus has already defeated.

Here’s the good news… Jesus didn’t just come to defeat evil “out there.” He came to set you free.

What is it in your life that feels like it still has power over you?

JESUS WON!