Our Scripture reading today is Revelation 12:10-12.
Verse 12, "Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time."
As we come to the last statement of verse 12, there is a reason for every child of God to shout. The enemy of God only has a short time left. This enemy is powerful but not all powerful. The enemy of God is also our enemy but we are on the winning side! The blood of the Lamb was spilt that we might be forgiven of our sin, but also victorious day by day.
“First, you are to regard Satan this day as being already literally and truly overcome through the death of the Lord Jesus. Satan is already a vanquished enemy. By faith grasp your Lord’s victory as your own, since he triumphed in your nature and on your behalf… Come, my soul, thou hast conquered Satan by thy Lord’s victory. Wilt thou not be brave enough to fight a vanquished foe, and trample down the enemy whom thy Lord has already thrust down? Thou needest not be afraid, but say, ‘Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.’” (Spurgeon)
We must go forward equipped with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit. He will enable us to remain over comers for the glory of God. By God's grace let us all pray, preach, and give BOLDLY!