9-2-07 Hebrews 2:14, 15

Hebrews 2:14, 15 (NAS)
Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.
Hebrews 2:14, 15 (Philips)
Since, then, "the children" have a common physical nature as human beings, he also became a human being, so that by going through death as a man he might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil and might also set free those who lived their whole lives a prey to the fear of death.

You were in such great need that the Word, the Son of God, made a decision to help you. He, therefore, allowed Himself to become a "common" man. Because He desired communion and fellowship with you, He put on human flesh and blood, wearing it as a garment.
This caused Jesus to be subject to death, which exists because of the miseries of sin and separates you from a life consecrated to God. However, your Messiah's sacrifice deprived death of its force, influence, and power. He abolished and annulled its strength and dominion over you completely.

Jesus Christ defeated your accuser, the one who would slander you falsely before the throne of God. The devil can no longer defame you, for your Savior has delivered and set you free. No longer do you fear the penalty and punishment of sin; it does not terrify you. No longer are you a slave to death. Yeshua has released you and whom the Son sets free is free indeed!