Triumph Over Our Enemy

Scripture:

Revelation 12:11  "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death".

Observation:

John tells us here that he saw Satan, the accuser, hurled down to the earth because God's kingdom, power and authority had come.  He then goes on to say that they triumphed over Satan by the blood of the Lamb, the word of their testimony and the fact that they did not love their lives so much that they didn't shrink back from death.

Application:

When you are not afraid of death, there is no conquering you.  When you love Jesus more than anything and to the degree that you are not afraid of death, you will conquer the enemy every time.  Satan is triumphed over when we love heaven more than we love earth.  Paul said to live is Christ and to die is gain.  When we have that mindset, we are unstoppable and will live as overcomers.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, help me to live, not loving my own life, but loving eternal life more.  Help me to see eternity as You see it and to value what You value.  I want to triumph over Satan in every way.  Let my testimony be strong and let me love You more than death.

Yours
Jeff