And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.
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Revelation 12:11
Our victory in Christ is not achieved on our own merit but through the grace of God. It is only through His grace that we overcome our eternal adversary — satan, as well as other challenges we encounter in life. We overcome on three counts:–
Revelation 12:11
The blood of the lamb
: Jesus is the Lamb of God who was ordained from the foundation of the world to be slain. The death of Christ on the cross of Calvary was the beginning of our deliverance which was completed through His resurrection. For our sins He died that we might be reconciled to God. His blood is that which paid the price for our sins and delivered us from the power and control of satan. Anytime we plead the blood of Jesus in our prayers, we reaffirm the great victory that was accomplished two thousand years ago on our behalf. The blood of Christ caused the defeat of satan.
The word of our testimony
: when we boldly declare the Lordship of Christ over our lives, we eliminate every other being or power that seeks to lord it over us. Our testimony of what Christ has done and continues to do in our lives, keeps the enemy in his place of defeat.
Loyalty to the end
: our long-term commitment to the Lord tells the enemy that nothing he does can separate us from the Love of God in Christ Jesus. He can do his worst but we will remain committed to the Lord with our whole lives.
Prayer:
Lord, thank you for these mighty weapons.Scriptural Reading:
Revelation 12:1-12
