Today's readings: 2 Kings 25; 2 Chronicles 36; Jeremiah 40,41; Revelation 12
The Battle Is Won!
Topic: Spiritual Warfare
Scripture
"Then there was war in heaven. Michael and the angels under his command fought the dragon and his angels. And the dragon lost the battle and was forced out of heaven. This great dragon--the ancient serpent called the Devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the whole world--was thrown down to the earth with all his angels.
"Then I heard a loud voice shouthing across the heavens,'It has happened at last--the salvation
and power and kingdom of our God,
and the authority of his Christ! For the
Accuser has been thrown down to
earth--the one who accused our
brothers and sisters before our God
day and night. And they have defeated
him because of the blood of the Lamb
and because of their testimony. And
they were not afraid to die. Rejoice,
O heavens! And you who live in the
heavens, rejoice! But error will come
on the earth and the sea. For the Devil
has come down to you in great anger,
and he knows that he has little time.'"
Revelation 12.7-12 (NLT)
Observation
The devil still prowls the earth looking for those who he can devour. [Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour. Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. ! Peter 5.8-9]
Application (How will I be different today because of what I just read?)
The devil deceives. He twists lies and truths to make them appear the same. He wants me to forget that I am in a battle--a spiritual battle. I must remember when attacks come that it is a spiritual battle and that I must call on God. And, I must remember that God has already won the war--no matter what it "feels" like right now. The enemy is a liar. He offers confusion where God offers clarity. He offers stress and tension where God offers perfect peace. The enemy offers death, while God offers life--eternal life.
Where is the enemy at work in my life? He is sneaky. He whispers lies mixed with truths into my ear, hoping to pull me away from the Truth. He tries to remove my focus from being on God--and tries to get me to focus on my circumstances or the world around me.
The enemy knows my weak spots, he knows how to catch me. But, I am not powerless! I can overcome the evil one! God gives me the power! God has overcome him. The battle is won! I don't have to keep fighting it over and over and over--I need to just cast him (the enemy) out! Then I can walk in the freedom that God has for me!
Prayer
Father God, thank You for doing the hard work for me and overcoming the enemy. Help me to remember that the battle has already been fought--that You have already won. Close my ears to the lies and deceit of the evil one. Guide me in Your path of freedom. May I walk in the power of my Father! Thank You Lord! Amen!
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