R³ Devotional - Day 364
R³ Devotional - Day 364 - Revelation 12
By: Anderson Baptist Church
Revelation 12 is a dramatic "behind-the-scenes" look at the spiritual history of the world. It shifts from earthly events to the cosmic reality of a war between a "Woman" (representing Israel and the people of God), her "Child" (Jesus Christ), and a "Great Dragon" (Satan).
Real Principle:
The Defeated Accuser.
The central message of Revelation 12 is that the victory is already won. Although the Dragon is "enraged" and "making war" on earth, he has been cast out of heaven. He is no longer able to stand before God and accuse you because the "Blood of the Lamb" has already paid the price for every charge against you.
"For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down." (Rev 12:10)
Satan is a Vanquished Foe: He is powerful, but he is operating on borrowed time and restricted territory.
The Power of Testimony: Victory is not just won by God’s power, but by the spoken commitment and lifestyle of His people.
Providential Protection: Even in the "wilderness" (times of trial), God provides a place of nourishment and protection for His people.
Relevant Applications
Silence the Inner Critic: When you feel overwhelming guilt or shame, recognize it as the "Accuser’s" work. If you have repented, those accusations are legally void in the court of heaven.
Reframe Your Perspective on Suffering: Revelation 12 shows that spiritual pushback is often a sign that you are aligned with God, not a sign that He has abandoned you. The Dragon pursues those who "keep God’s commands."
Shift from Defense to Offense: Instead of just trying to "survive" temptation, remember that you "overcome" through the Blood of the Lamb. Your identity is a conqueror, not a victim.
Ready Action Steps
Remember the Blood: Start your day by verbally acknowledging that your standing with God is based on Jesus’ sacrifice, not your performance. This destroys the legal ground of the enemy's accusations.
Speak Your Testimony: Share what God has done for you with someone else. A "testimony" isn't just a life story; it's a present-day declaration of God’s goodness. Speaking it aloud strengthens your faith and weakens the enemy’s influence.
Lose the Fear of Loss: The text says they "did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death." Practice "holy indifference" toward worldly comfort. Ask yourself: "What am I holding onto so tightly that it gives the enemy leverage over me?"
Identify the Deception: Since the Dragon "leads the whole world astray," make it a habit to test your thoughts against Scripture. If a thought produces despair, fear, or condemnation, it is likely a "dragon-whisper" rather than the Holy Spirit's conviction.
Real Principle:
The Defeated Accuser.
The central message of Revelation 12 is that the victory is already won. Although the Dragon is "enraged" and "making war" on earth, he has been cast out of heaven. He is no longer able to stand before God and accuse you because the "Blood of the Lamb" has already paid the price for every charge against you.
"For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down." (Rev 12:10)
Satan is a Vanquished Foe: He is powerful, but he is operating on borrowed time and restricted territory.
The Power of Testimony: Victory is not just won by God’s power, but by the spoken commitment and lifestyle of His people.
Providential Protection: Even in the "wilderness" (times of trial), God provides a place of nourishment and protection for His people.
Relevant Applications
Silence the Inner Critic: When you feel overwhelming guilt or shame, recognize it as the "Accuser’s" work. If you have repented, those accusations are legally void in the court of heaven.
Reframe Your Perspective on Suffering: Revelation 12 shows that spiritual pushback is often a sign that you are aligned with God, not a sign that He has abandoned you. The Dragon pursues those who "keep God’s commands."
Shift from Defense to Offense: Instead of just trying to "survive" temptation, remember that you "overcome" through the Blood of the Lamb. Your identity is a conqueror, not a victim.
Ready Action Steps
Remember the Blood: Start your day by verbally acknowledging that your standing with God is based on Jesus’ sacrifice, not your performance. This destroys the legal ground of the enemy's accusations.
Speak Your Testimony: Share what God has done for you with someone else. A "testimony" isn't just a life story; it's a present-day declaration of God’s goodness. Speaking it aloud strengthens your faith and weakens the enemy’s influence.
Lose the Fear of Loss: The text says they "did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death." Practice "holy indifference" toward worldly comfort. Ask yourself: "What am I holding onto so tightly that it gives the enemy leverage over me?"
Identify the Deception: Since the Dragon "leads the whole world astray," make it a habit to test your thoughts against Scripture. If a thought produces despair, fear, or condemnation, it is likely a "dragon-whisper" rather than the Holy Spirit's conviction.
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