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WISDOM DIGEST FOR TODAY
Date: 24th December 2025
Day: 146

Theme: Victory Through Sacrifice: Unlocking the Power and Purpose of the Cross

Topic: THE CROSS AND THE VICTORY OVER DARKNESS

Bible Verse:
“...And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it...”
Colossians 2:15 (KJV)

What looked like defeat on the cross was, in truth, the greatest victory heaven and earth have ever witnessed.

REFLECTION
At the cross, Jesus did not merely die—He disarmed the kingdom of darkness. Scripture declares that through death, He destroyed “him that had the power of death, that is, the devil” (Hebrews 2:14). What Satan used as a weapon was turned into his undoing.
Darkness thought it had silenced the Light, but instead, the cross became a public stage where principalities and powers were stripped of authority and exposed in shame (Colossians 2:15). Just as Jesus proclaimed,

“...Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out...” (John 12:31), the cross marked the eviction notice of Satan’s dominion.

Through that ultimate sacrifice, fear lost its grip, curses lost their legality, and oppression lost its hold. The Son of God was manifested for this very purpose—“...that He might destroy the works of the devil...” (1 John 3:. Victory was not achieved by violence, but by love poured out unto death.

Now, the believer stands on settled ground. We do not fight hoping to win; we stand enforcing a victory already secured. When accusations arise, we overcome “by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimony” (Revelation 12:11). Our authority flows from Calvary, not from emotions, circumstances, or feelings.
Whenever darkness whispers fear or doubt, the answer remains the same:
“The cross already settled this.”

TESTIMONY
There was a season when fear attempted to dominate my nights and weaken my faith. Prayer felt heavy, and peace seemed distant. One day, light broke through as the Holy Spirit reminded me that fear had already been judged at the cross. I began to declare Colossians 2:15 daily, consciously standing on Christ’s finished work. Gradually, fear lost its voice, peace returned, and boldness was restored. Darkness retreated—not because I fought harder, but because I stood firmer in Christ’s victory.

WISDOM NUGGET
The cross was not merely a place of suffering—it was a throne of triumph, where darkness was defeated openly and permanently.
(Also see: John 12:31; 1 John 3:8; Ephesians 6:12–13)

CHALLENGING QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Do I live as though Jesus already conquered the darkness in my life?

Answer: I must consciously align my thoughts, words, and actions with the truth of Christ’s victory, refusing to live in fear, condemnation, or defeat.

2. What area of my life still needs to come under the victory of the cross?

Answer: Any area marked by fear, delay, bondage, or compromise must be surrendered to the authority of Christ’s finished work.

CALL TO DECISION
Today, choose where you will stand. Refuse to negotiate with darkness. Declare your allegiance to the victory of the cross and step boldly into the freedom Christ has already secured for you.

PRAYER
Lord Jesus, thank You for defeating darkness on my behalf. I receive the victory You purchased at the cross. I reject fear, bondage, and oppression, and I walk boldly in Your light and authority. Let my life shine as evidence of Your triumph.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

DECLARATION
I walk in the victory of the cross—darkness has no claim over me!

Written by:
Beloved in Christ
Pastor Olanrewaju G. L.

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Thank you for this. GOD bless.

Exousiang01:
When Jesus comes back this time him no go carry koboko enter church again na Gun, na machine Gun.
I feel sorry for him right now seeing what has become of His body the church.

Peter wer be the rock wer him build the church on self go just dey shame now

But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
-- Luke 23:28
KJV Holy Bible

JaskanFactor:
Blue vs Red
North vs South
Left vs Right
East vs West
APC vs PDP

While the devil keeps laughing giving all sides their instructions.

How astute, and how astonishing people just don't get it. Satan's greatest desire right now in Nigeria is that Christians will take up arms and exact horrific vengeance. May GOD keep JESUS alive in every truly Christian heart, while shielding us from harm .

Truth is, only GOD Almighty knows what will happen in 2027. There are just too many moving parts, locally and internationally. I think everyone knows this, hence the furious activity in the political space. Anyone saying different is just posturing.

Chai, when you big you big sha. Dangote's perception of cheap school fees for secondary school in Sokoto is 100k. When there are people in the country that can't afford 20k sef for fees.

We are really wicked as humans. So this old man will face armed bandits with this?

Everyone knows what is happening, but stomach infrastructure will not allow most say it. This is not the Nigeria we dream of

This man must feel like David, hedged around by enemies. That story had a good ending sha.

Omoawoke:
I still feel Troy is a mater piece… the fighting scenes and cinematic style, the quotes from that movie still remains epic …


Remember him yelling … Hector! Hector! Hector!

Hmnn. I guess we remember differently sha. As to cinematic style, IMO it was shot like a TV series. But respect your choice all the same

IduNaOba:
This is what the USA wants
This will make it easier for them

Your head dey there. All programmed and with a definite, inescapable terminus

Angelfrost:
The last time mass protests happened in a certain populated nation, Soldiers and Policemen were sent to do target practice...!


The worst part wasn't even that... The worst part was the backing of the corrupt leaders by sections of the same suffering citizens due to ethnicity.


Congrats to Bulgaria and other nations where citizens speak loudly in UNITY.

They will never understand how blessed and privileged they are.

Imagine a comment like this getting just 41 likes 1 day after. We are truly our own worst enemies. Nobody should blame any government again, abeg.

Ahh. The people who murdered Deborah Samuel didn't get that memo apparently

Omoawoke:
Movies have been on decline in my opinion…

Seems the peak of movies and storyline was between 1999 to 2010s

Since then, we hardly see correct movies with mad story lines…
Instagram reels, short skits and TikTok contents seems to be impacting movie industry negatively…. And the worst thing is that those reels are non stop distractions that can reduce people’s IQ and even affect mental health.

Imagine leornado deceprio featuring in a movie and I was struggling to stay awake —- One battle after another is a 5/10….
Compare to movies like shutter island, inception, wolf of Wall Street, Django unchained etc


Among all these, the one that I would rank best is still “Sinners”

Back in the 2010s, we had hits back to back…but post Covid, a whole year can pass and we barely see anything good
Days of Matrix, interstellar, Titanic, 300, Troy, Saving private Ryan, The prestige, Fury, Gladiator, Heroes, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter !


Chai!! Good old days of good movies

Beautiful! But remove Troy from that list. Anyone else notice how Brad Pit just 'smugs' his way through films? Only truly decent performance I've seen him deliver is Fight Club, and dare I say it, F1.

May GOD protect and help him. This job requires more than human intelligence and strength. I believe the enemies are within also.

Oya, everyone listen. Like everything in life, true wealth comes in cycles and ages. Conventional wisdom right now says back AI, but in 10-20 years, AI will not be innovative anymore but basic, no matter the application, same way computers and the Internet are now. So, sure, you can still make money off them, but they won't exactly be the rage 'IT' investment of the times. What will, then? Note, this is just my thoughts based on both my private observation and spiritual insight. (GOD didn't tell me o, lol) Anyway, in one phrase, look to the stars. That's where smart money will be at in the next 2-4 decades.

The Nigerian NASS is not perfect, but there was a time the NASS actually stood up to executive high-handedness or ineptitude and forged a path for the country. A case in point is the 3rd term agenda under President Obasanjo, and another is the famous Doctrine of Necessity under President Jonathan. Why can't this Assembly recognize the role history and opportunity is calling on them to play at this time?

Wow.

Unbelievable that these people are even more gullible than Nigerians. This is exactly how BH was technically defeated.

SmartPolician:
Nigérians will get to a point where the whole world will start avoiding them like a plague. We will get there soon.

Already happening small small.

That's my normal. Praise GOD

This is a show of force in response to the USA. It's America's move now. May GOD protect all these innocent kids being used as pawns in this sick game.

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Dhon11:
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War is a terrible thing. Even good people will commit atrocities during it. Which is why the best position is not to start one.

ImpartialGuy:
You people like silly debates. That's why the OP intentionally added Igbo to attract you to this useless thread. When are you people going ever learn to ignore some useless things?

Thank you.

Ahmed said Nigeria’s national laws were religion-neutral and designed to protect all communities equally. He emphasised that there was no offence of blasphemy in the national legal framework, adding that Shari’a laws applicable in some northern states applied only to Muslims and operated under the supervision of the secular judicial system

Remember Deborah Samuel. We are not yet ready to tell ourselves the truth and then move forward.

NaijaRoyalty:
I really don't get it....

The Nigerian government, along with some Nigerians, has labelled IPOB as a terrorist group.

But now that the U.S. military is preparing to step into Nigeria to fight terrorism, it’s surprising to see that only IPOB members and Ndigbo are happy and welcoming their arrival.

Meanwhile, the same government and other Nigerians who called IPOB “terrorists” are suddenly against America coming to fight these supposed terrorists.

So it leaves an ordinary person wondering:

What's actually happening?
Who are the real terrorists in this story?

Telling

I think Northerners should low key start moving away from terrorists infested communities now. Collateral damage is something the USA has always deemed acceptable for the greater good.

APOPTOSIS:
Yessssssssssssssssssss
But preserve my brain, it's precious to me even in the afterlife. We're just 15 across Nigeria.

Classic!