Satan's Day is Coming

Scripture:

Revelation 20:2  "He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years".

Observation:

Just before this verse an angel comes down with a chain and the keys to the Abyss, where Satan will spend one thousand years as Christ rules on the earth.  The angel seizes the dragon and puts him in the Abyss for a thousand years.  During this time, there will be perfect peace on the earth and it will be more like the garden of Eden. 

Application:

Satan will one day be locked away and Christ will reign for a thousand years here on the earth.  Knowing that you win the war sometimes makes it easier to fight in the battle and keep on going.  When you know your enemy is going to be defeated, you can have more confidence presently in your battle with him.  We need to remember that the Christ who one day defeats Him now lives in us.  We can have confidence in Christ that we will overcome in the future, but also that current battles can be won.  We serve the winner!

Prayer:

Lord, I can't wait for the day when Satan in locked up for a thousand years and You reign.  I look forward to that day when you bring peace on the earth, but I also realize that you have all authority now and that you live in me now.  Help me to walk in the authority that binds Satan now and releases the blessing of God now.

Yours,
Jeff