S. Revelation: 12:7-9 (NIV) “Then war broke out in Heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down – that ancient serpent called the devil or Satan, who leads the whole earth astray.”
O. John writes and explains that Satan was not strong enough to overpower the angel Michael – so he is now on earth with his fallen angels (demons) attempting to lead people astray. He does all he can to oppress believers and hinder the work of God.
A. What good news – (not that Satan oppresses us) but that Jesus has given us the victory (v.11). We not only win in the end, but we can have victory every day until that time. I will continue to claim the victory by walking in faith and placing my dependance upon Jesus. I will continue to ask the Holy Spirit to fill me and to guide me and, in His strength, I will RESIST the devil (James 4:7).
P. Thank you Lord Jesus for achieving for us not only the ultimate win – but for the daily victories we can experience. Holy Spirit, fill me and guide me with wisdom, faith, and boldness to resist the devil, knowing when I do, he will flee.
