Revelation 5:9-10 ‘..for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.’
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1 Kings 4–6; Psalm 95
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The amazing true life story of John Griffith, has been published severally. In 2003, a movie based on it was released, titled ‘the Bridge’.
John Griffith was a bridge operator.
In 1937, John worked on a bridge over a busy river crossing in Mississippi. One day, he brought his young son with him to work, intending to spend some quiet time together. As the day progressed, a passenger train was scheduled to pass, and John prepared to lower the bridge.
Moments before the train arrived, he made a horrifying discovery—his son had wandered into the machinery below and was trapped between the gears. Time stood still. In one direction was his beloved child; in the other, a train carrying hundreds of passengers speeding toward the bridge.
John faced an impossible decision. If he delayed, the train would plunge into the river, costing many lives. If he acted, his son would not survive. With unbearable anguish, he chose to lower the bridge.
The train passed safely, its passengers unaware of the price that had just been paid for their lives.
This powerful story mirrors a greater reality—the sacrifice God made when He gave His only Son so that humanity might live.
Revelation 5:9–10 reveals the depth of God’s sacrifice—Jesus was slain to redeem us and restore us to a place of authority and victory. The Cross was not just an act of love; it was a divine exchange that secured our triumph.
God did not give His Son for us to live defeated, oppressed, or bound. He paid the highest price so that we could walk in freedom, dominion, and victory. Every stripe, every drop of blood, and every moment of suffering was part of the price for our redemption.
Through Christ’s sacrifice, sin lost its power, Satan lost his authority, and victory became our inheritance. When Jesus declared, “It is finished,” the battle was settled. Everything required for our victory was accomplished.
However, to live in this reality, we must believe and embrace what He has done. Victory is not something we struggle to attain—it is something we receive and walk in by faith.
Therefore, refuse to live below the standard of the Cross. You are redeemed to reign. You are called to overcome. Because Jesus died, you now have the power to live a victorious life every day.
PRAYER: Lord, I thank You for the great price You paid for my redemption. Today by the power in Your Blood I receive the grace to live in victory and continually manifest the blessings of redemption Christ purchased for me at Calvary in Jesus Name.
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God is preparing you for the season He prepared for your breakthrough WORDBITE 222.
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