Christ Gives Power

Like the twelve apostles, the seventy disciples whom Christ later sent forth received supernatural endowments as a seal of their mission. When their work was completed, they returned with joy, saying, “‘Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.’” Jesus answered, “‘I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.’” Luke 10:17, 18.MHH 42.6

Henceforth Christ’s followers are to consider Satan as a conquered foe. Upon the cross, Jesus was to gain the victory for them. That victory He desired them to accept as their own. “‘Behold,’” He said, “‘I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.’” Verse 19.MHH 42.7

The omnipotent power of the Holy Spirit is the defense of every soul who surrenders to Jesus. Christ will not permit to pass under the enemy’s power anyone who in penitence and faith has claimed His protection. It is true that Satan is a powerful being, but, thank God, we have a mighty Savior who expelled the evil one from heaven. Satan is pleased when we magnify his power. Why not talk of Jesus? Why not magnify His power and His love?MHH 43.1

The rainbow of promise encircling the throne in heaven is an everlasting testimony that “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. It testifies to the universe that God will never forsake His children in the struggle with evil. It is an assurance to us of strength and protection as long as the throne itself endures.MHH 43.2