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If you are good, it is good to have history with God.
Revelation 12 NKJV
10 Then I heard a loud
voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our
God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren,
who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.
11 “And they overcame him
by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not
love their lives to the death.
12 ¶ “Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time.”
This passage presents a glimpse into what is currently ongoing in heaven and earth and what we can expect in the future. First to note is the revelation that old dragon, the devil, who is that serpent called satan, has been roaming throughout the earth surveying the lives of men and women.
He has been seeking out and searching for those whom he may devour, (1 Peter 5:8), so that he may accuse them before God. Satan is relentless, especially in his accusations against God’s children. He is accusing us day and night. One of the most useful evil tools in his arsenal is accusations. The devil wants to destroy the lives.
Accusations are the reasons why people persecuted the prophets, imprisoned the Apostles, tortured the Believers, and crucified the Messiah.
These tactics and ploys of the devil will only increase as time continues until God puts a final end to this world and casts the devil into the lake of fire forever. Until then … what can a Believer to about the attacks of the devil? In John 10:10 Jesus said that the devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy. What can you do when the devil is trying to destroy your life?
Let’s turn our attention to the inspired writings of a man who was accused more than anyone else we know. The man to whom I refer is King David.
We do not know which situation in David’s life brought him to pen this song. After all, he had so many persecutions and accusations levied against him by the devil. Even his own son wanted to kill David …
Psalm 27 NKJV
1 ¶ « A Psalm
of David. » The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I
fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked came
against me To eat up my flesh, My enemies and foes, They stumbled and fell.
·
It’s great to have a history (testimony) with
God!
· Looking back you’ll see, He has never failed or forsaken you.
3 Though an army may
encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war should rise against me,
In this I will be confident.
· History gives me confidence that the next time will be no different.
4 One thing I have
desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the
LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire
in His temple.
·
Despite the enemy’s attacks, I’m going to
keep going to Church.
· And I’m going to keep praying and seeking answers from God.
5 For in the time of
trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle
He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.
6 And now my head shall
be lifted up above my enemies all around me; Therefore I will offer sacrifices
of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.
· I won’t let the devil steal my joy or keep me from praising His name.
7 ¶ Hear, O LORD, when
I cry with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
8 When You said,
“Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.”
· You said to seek Your face … that’s what I’m going to do from a heart of thanksgiving and faith.
9 Do not hide Your face
from me; Do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been my help; Do not
leave me nor forsake me, O God of my salvation.
· If I’m wrong … when I’m wrong … do not forsake me – help me!
10 When my father and my
mother forsake me, Then the LORD will take care of me.
· When others turn away from me … You will take care of me.
11 Teach me Your way, O
LORD, And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies.
·
Teach me Lord; Lead me, Lord; because of my
enemies.
· Don’t let them have their way.
12 Do not deliver me to
the will of my adversaries; For false witnesses have risen against me, And such
as breathe out violence.
13 I would have lost
heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the LORD In
the land of the living.
· I know my Redeemer lives and I know He will rescue me.
14 Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!
What
do we do when the devil comes to destroy your life?
1.
Remember the last time.
2.
Have confidence next time.
3.
Go to Church.
4.
Seek God for answers.
5.
Rejoice and sing praises.
6.
Listen and learn.
7.
Wait and be of good courage … wait, I say, on the Lord!
