The Power of Your Keys: Rising as God’s Conqueror | Sarah Jakes Roberts

There’s breaking news for your life, and it begins with two words: But God.

I don’t know the details of your marriage, your health, or your future—but I do know this: But God. When He steps in, everything changes. And when He comes through, you might as well prepare to see me praise, because I’ll give Him all the glory.

You must realize something—Satan almost had you. He almost had me. I nearly believed his lies. I nearly let my life fall apart. But God claimed me as His own, sent His angels after me, and reminded me: I am His territory.

There was a time when I agreed with the enemy. I loved what was destroying me—things that were killing my peace, my confidence, my joy. Yet like the prodigal son, God brought me back to myself. He broke my covenant with the enemy and gave me life through Jesus Christ.

Deliverance came when I gave God permission to conquer what had me bound. Ephesians says even though we were dead in sin, Christ made us alive. That is the foundation of who we are—we are conquered by God, and therefore, called to be conquerors.

And here’s the beauty: conquering is contagious. When I see you rise from the ashes, I start believing I can too. When you overcome depression, shame, or loss, it sparks faith in everyone around you. That’s why your children, your family, your community need to see you fight—and win. Don’t wait until the victory is visible. Let them see you step onto the battlefield with faith, even if you’re bruised, afraid, or uncertain. Because a win is still a win—even if it was bloody, even if you barely made it through. You are still standing, and that makes you a conqueror.

Jesus said, “I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.” The enemy isn’t after your money, your job, or even your life—he’s after your keys. Your keys are your testimony, your gifts, your story, your marriage, your talent, your influence. Each is a key that opens doors for someone else to encounter God.

Protect your keys. Don’t drop them in discouragement. Don’t let the enemy convince you they don’t work. They are exactly what God will use to bring freedom to others.

And remember this: what is bound in heaven must also be bound on earth. If depression, fear, or lies cannot exist in heaven, they have no right to run loose in your life. Use your keys. Bind the thoughts that don’t belong. Shut the doors to sin and open the doors of grace.

God has trusted you with keys to His kingdom. Hold them tightly. Use them boldly. And never forget—you are more than a conqueror.