Matthew 16:13-18
In today's passage we discover that hell (Hades is another word for hell) cannot stand up to the power of the gospel. But notice it's not just the gospel, but also the Church that will never be defeated. Once we join Christ, we join his body--the Church. And as a part of Christ himself, we don't have to fear the power of death or hell. They can't overpower us. The Church--your church--is much more powerful than you realize. We sell ourselves short when we assume we can't do anything in the world. But when we realize just how strong we are, hell will tremble as we accomplish God's will.
How does this passage change the way you look at your own church?
Are there any places in your life where you just assumed you were defeated?
Ask God to show you how strong you are as a part of his Church.
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