The Dragon and the Lamb

Thursday 8 December
READ: Rev. 12: 1-17
MORE LESSON: Rev. 20: 1-2

Today's text shows a vision of a woman that was to give birth and a dragon stood waiting to devour the Child. The devil is depicted as a dragon in the Bible, ...The dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil and Satan...: Rev 20:2. The Child was born and taken to sit on the throne of God far beyond the reach of the dragon. Not only that, the dragon was defeated and hurled to the earth. When the dragon couldn't get the Child, he pursued after the woman that gave birth to the Child, he spewed water against the woman but the earth helped the woman. The nation of Israel has been the subject of anger as the enemies of God try to destroy her. However, God will not allow the flood of the enemy to prevail against this chosen nation.
It is of interest to note that the devil was defeated in Heaven. The Bible says, 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: Rev 12:11. It is the blood of Jesus, the Lamb of God, that conquers the devil. Jesus the Lamb is the victory you seek over the devil, the dragon. When you accept redemption through the blood of the Lamb of God, the power of the devil cannot touch you. Through Jesus, you can conquer satan. The blood of the Lamb gives you continual victory over the enemy after you are born again. Each time the dragon raises its ugly head in any area of your life, engage the blood of the Lamb and the devil will quickly hide its wounded head. James 4:7 puts it this way, Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
After the dragon was defeated and frustrated in not getting the woman (Rev. 12), he went to make war with the remnant of the seed which keep the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus. The devil is now working diligently on the surface of the earth against men because he knows that his time is short. He is using deceit by luring people into eternal damnation. For those who are already born again, he tries to divert their focus and make them miss Heaven. He is unleashing sickness, war, poverty and all manner of evil against men.
Nevertheless, whatever satan does, I want you to know that the victory and antidote to all his works is found in the mystery of the blood of Jesus. Through the blood, you have salvation, eternal life, health, protection, provision, power and wisdom. Regularly activate the blood of Jesus by declaring its power over your destiny in the place of prayer. Also, eat the communion, plead the blood of Jesus on your ways and plan, and confess your trust in the blood constantly. There is victory in the blood.

Prayer/Action
* Satan, I overcome you today and forever by the blood and name of Jesus.
* Satan, you are a loser and you remain a loser, in Jesus’ name.
* I plead the blood of Jesus on (mention what you want) for defence and cover, in Jesus’ name.

TODAY'S PROPHETIC PRAYER
This December, the Lord shall preserve my going out and my coming in, I shall be preserved in every way, in the name of Jesus.