And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.” Rev. 12:10-11
Dear Lord Jesus, even as these words first thundered from heaven with a loud voice, so your Spirit shouts this good news into our hearts today with great force. What a focusing and freeing perspective on spiritual warfare this passage gives us. We live in the “NOW” of your salvation, power, kingdom, and authority.
You’re calling us to warfare, not war-fear; to triumph, not trembling; to rejoicing, not retreating; to peace, not panic. Though evil is hunting us, your love envelops us. Though darkness means us harm, your delight has secured our joy.
“One little word shall fell him“… O sing, my heart, sing the praises of Jesus! The Prince of Peace has gloriously triumphed over the prince of darkness! The Creator of angels has vanquished the most-fallen angel. Indeed, Lord Jesus, though Satan is yet to be removed, you’ve already thoroughly routed him at the cross.
Now, in response to your great love for us, free us to love you more than we fear death. Empower us to show up rather than shrink back. Strengthen us for overcoming the darkness in our hearts, communities, and culture; for one Day the knowledge of your glory will cover the earth as the waters cover the sea.
We will overcome, not by our muscle but by your mercy—by the sacrifice of your blood and our testimony to your saving grace and power. Indeed, Lord Jesus, may the Spirit declare the gospel so loudly in our hearts that it will drown out Satan’s constant protestations, temptations, and condemnations. With our gaze set on you, we move into this day grateful and secure, wise and hopeful. So very Amen we pray, in your holy and wholly trustworthy name.
