Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house. — Matthew 12:29 KJV
Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house. — Matthew 12:29 NIV
Bible Verse Reflection
Jesus is quoting an old fact that was commonplace at the time, however He was making use of the “strong man” saying to be referring to Satan. Satan is the one who was able to bind us with death and sin. Jesus entered the house and took our possessions because He was able to tie the strong man.
He accomplished this by becoming a human being and then battling death with total respect for God and then rising out of the grave to overcome death and bring us back to the gift of life! Praise God! Jesus entered the strong man’s house. He fought him off and tied him. What did He bring out from the strong man’s house? The treasure he buried! That treasure is us.
Bible Verse Reflection
Jesus is quoting an old fact that was commonplace at the time, however He was making use of the “strong man” saying to be referring to Satan. Satan is the one who was able to bind us with death and sin. Jesus entered the house and took our possessions because He was able to tie the strong man.
He accomplished this by becoming a human being and then battling death with total respect for God and then rising out of the grave to overcome death and bring us back to the gift of life! Praise God! Jesus entered the strong man’s house. He fought him off and tied him. What did He bring out from the strong man’s house? The treasure he buried! That treasure is us.
My Prayer
Thank you Lord Jesus for rescuing me from the shackles of darkness, and welcoming me into Your glorious kingdom of Light… Amen.