The Thief is Around II

Text: Rev. 12:7-12
More Lessons: Rev. 12:17

The ministry of the devil on earth is fully revealed by God to anyone who gives attention to reading of the Bible. Our text makes us to understand more about the devil and his origin. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him: v9. Most of the time, the way he comes to us does not actually reveal his mission. But the Bible says he is a dragon, an old serpent and a deceiver who has many evil angels that were expelled from heaven to earth, working with him.

One other reason why the enemy goes about like a roaring lion is because of your faith. Whatever the enemy does to you in life, his ultimate is to erode your faith and confidence in God. However, the Word of God says we have the shield of the spirit…building up yourself in your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost (Jude 20) and Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit , and watching…:Eph. 6:18. To be secure even when the devil pursues, the believer needs to put on the whole armour of God (Eph. 6:14-18). The armour includes: truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, sword of the Spirit, prayer, and supplication in the Spirit.

Beloved, the list is long. Which one do you have and which one do you lack? You need to be fully equipped because Satan is an enemy that eats beyond the bone. He does not only steal and kill, he destroys.

Moreover, our text points to another occupation of the devil: he goes around looking for who to deceive and what to use to accuse the children of God before their Father, day and night. The devil is a nuisance and to be free from him use the blood of Jesus, His name and the Word. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death: v11.These weapons never fail. Our fathers overcome Satan by them and they are a reference for us also today. Over your life, the blood of Jesus will not lose its power! He that gave victory to those who went ahead of us will not deny us the same testimony of victory. I declare over you, your destiny treasures shall not be stolen, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer/ Action
Begin this prayer with the song: Great is thy faithfulness, O Lord my Father.
Then give thanks to the Lord because:
* In 2013, no craftiness of the enemy shall prosper against you.
* He will give you your meat in due season.
* Declare that your glory will not be stolen by destiny robbers.
* Declare that the plans of the enemy over your life shall not be hidden.

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