Satan is Thrown out of Heaven (Rev. 12:7-9)

SPIRITUAL DIARY FOR 08/08/2005

 

My Worship Time                                                      Focus:  Satan kicked out of Heaven

 

Bible Reading & Meditation                         Reference:  Revelations 12:7-9

 

            Message of the verse:  “7  And there was war in heaven, Michael and his angels waging war with the dragon. And the dragon and his angels waged war, 8  and they were not strong enough, and there was no longer a place found for them in heaven.  9  And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.”

            These verses speak of a war in heaven between Michael and his angels waged war against Satan.  It may seem strange that Satan still has access in heaven, but he does as can be seen in the book of Job.  Satan is the accuser of the brethren and according to verse nine he also deceives the nations and the whole world.  One of the ways he deceives the nations is to making them think that believers are dangerous, deluded, and destructive, and the makings of this can surely be seen in this country even today.  At this point in the tribulation period Satan will be thrown out of heaven and not allowed to return there to accuse the brethren again.  Dr. Wiersbe states that the reason that Satan is kicked out of heaven at this time is because he becomes so angry after accusing the brethren at the judgment seat of Christ because the Church will be found not guilty to all of his accusations.  After this the war will begin and Satan will be kicked out.

 

            Spiritual meaning for my life today:  Satan is a defeated foe who at this time has much power, and even though there are many battles yet to be fought the outcome has already been decided at the cross.  Ephesians 6:10-18 speaks of this ongoing battle, but I need not fear if I put my trust in the Lord to see me through.

 

The Word of God has been challenging to my heart as I read it this morning.

 

My Steps of Faith Today:  Continue to trust the Lord through all of the battles that I am going through at this time of my life, and make sure that I have given them over to the Lord and not taken them back again.