Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

In this episode, I reflect on the Bible’s portrayal of life as a constant battle—not just between good and evil, but a personal struggle where the devil attacks us directly, turning us against one another and even against God. From the moment of baptism, this battle begins, and the fight is relentless. Yet, Christ entered the fight on our behalf. In the wilderness, He faced relentless temptation but stood firm by wielding the Word of God. On the cross, He endured ultimate suffering and still entrusted Himself to the Father, achieving victory over sin, death, and the devil. Lent reminds us to prepare for this ongoing battle. We arm ourselves with God’s Word, standing firm in faith and fixing our eyes on Jesus. His victory is our victory, His forgiveness our strength, and His life our hope. With Christ as our champion, we fight not alone, but with Him—our Christus Victor—now and forever.