Luke 10:20 “Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”
This is quite an important principle, and it divides whole denominations today. Power and authority in the spiritual realm is given to the followers of Christ for the furtherance of the gospel. It is not for personal glory. It is not for a sense of security. It is for the freedom to continue to be what we are to be without the evil one and his forces being able to stand in our way.
Thus, our joy, glory, and motivation in life is to be the fact that we are indeed in the book. We know that He has given to us eternal life and we have a home in heaven. This is to be our abiding joy. That the powers of darkness are subject to Him with Whom we have to do is an attendant circumstance that brings glory to the Lord Jesus, not to us.
Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us all that we need to live for You in this present time. You have guided and shown us the truth through Your Word. We rejoice! To know You and Your truth is the great delight and blessing of our lives. You are so gracious and kind! We love You and praise You forever! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.