By His death on the cross Jesus triumphed over the forces of evil. He who subjugated the demonic spirits during His earthly
ministry has broken their power and made certain their ultimate doom. Jesus’ victory gives us victory over the evil forces
that still seek to control us, as we walk with Him in peace, joy, and assurance of His love. Now the Holy Spirit dwells within
us and empowers us. Continually committed to Jesus as our Saviour and Lord, we are set free from the burden of our past
deeds. No longer do we live in the darkness, fear of evil powers, ignorance, and meaninglessness of our former way of
life. In this new freedom in Jesus, we are called to grow into the likeness of His character, communing with Him daily in
prayer, feeding on His Word, meditating on it and on His providence, singing His praises, gathering together for worship,
and participating in the mission of the Church. We are also called to follow Christ’s example by compassionately ministering
to the physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of humanity. As we give ourselves in loving service to those
around us and in witnessing to His salvation, His constant presence with us through the Spirit transforms every moment
and every task into a spiritual experience. (1 Chron. 29:11; Ps. 1:1, 2; 23:4; 77:11, 12; Matt. 20:25-28; 25:31-46; Luke 10:17-20;
John 20:21; Rom. 8:38, 39; 2 Cor. 3:17, 18; Gal. 5:22-25; Eph. 5:19, 20; 6:12-18; Phil. 3:7-14; Col. 1:13, 14; 2:6, 14, 15; 1 Thess.
5:16-18, 23; Heb. 10:25; James 1:27; 2 Peter 2:9; 3:18; 1 John 4:4.)