DECEMBER 29 - THE DEFEAT OF SATAN
READ Revelation 20
After leading a final rebellion, Satan is confined forever.
INSIGHT
Satan is not taken seriously by our society. Yet from Genesis to Revelation, Satan is revealed as God's enemy, a force to be seriously reckoned with. As part of the culmination of the end times, he is confronted, conquered, and confined. Today, Satan deceives in order to destroy. But in the end he will be defeated and his reign of terror on earth will end. "The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone" (v. 10). In the end, Satan is a defeated foe!
PRAYER
Praise God that we can share in His victory:
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;
I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.
I will be filled with joy because of you.
I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.
Sing praises to the Lord who reigns in Jerusalem.
Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds
(Psalm 9:1-2, 11).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Now pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
How long will you people ruin my reputation?
How long will you make groundless accusations?
How long will you continue your lies?
You can be sure of this:
The Lord set apart the godly for himself.
The Lord will answer when I call to him
(Psalm 4:2-3).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this affirmation to the Lord:
I trust in the Lord for protection.
So why do you say to me,
“Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!
But the Lord is in his holy Temple;
The Lord still rules from heaven.
He watches everyone closely,
Examining every person on earth.
For the righteous Lord loves justice.
The virtuous will see his face
(Psalm 11:1, 4, 7).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
He who is the faithful witness to all these things says,
“Yes, I am coming soon!”
Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
May the grace of the Lord Jesus
Be with God’s holy people
(Revelation 22:20-21).
After leading a final rebellion, Satan is confined forever.
INSIGHT
Satan is not taken seriously by our society. Yet from Genesis to Revelation, Satan is revealed as God's enemy, a force to be seriously reckoned with. As part of the culmination of the end times, he is confronted, conquered, and confined. Today, Satan deceives in order to destroy. But in the end he will be defeated and his reign of terror on earth will end. "The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone" (v. 10). In the end, Satan is a defeated foe!
PRAYER
Praise God that we can share in His victory:
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;
I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.
I will be filled with joy because of you.
I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.
Sing praises to the Lord who reigns in Jerusalem.
Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds
(Psalm 9:1-2, 11).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Now pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
How long will you people ruin my reputation?
How long will you make groundless accusations?
How long will you continue your lies?
You can be sure of this:
The Lord set apart the godly for himself.
The Lord will answer when I call to him
(Psalm 4:2-3).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this affirmation to the Lord:
I trust in the Lord for protection.
So why do you say to me,
“Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!
But the Lord is in his holy Temple;
The Lord still rules from heaven.
He watches everyone closely,
Examining every person on earth.
For the righteous Lord loves justice.
The virtuous will see his face
(Psalm 11:1, 4, 7).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
- Thoughtfulness and encouraging words
- Vision for reaching the unsaved
- Whatever else is on your heart
Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
He who is the faithful witness to all these things says,
“Yes, I am coming soon!”
Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
May the grace of the Lord Jesus
Be with God’s holy people
(Revelation 22:20-21).
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