6/16/13 Revelation 12.11 The Blood of the Lamb and The Word of Testimony

Revelation 12:11 (NAS)

 

"And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even to death.

 

Revelation 12:11 (NIVUS)

 

They overcame 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.

 

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Yeshua, the Messiah, has made you more than a conqueror. You are victorious over sin and death. Jesus has conquered both of these through His death and resurrection. Since you are in Him, you too are victorious.
 
Therefore, when your enemy, who roams about as a roaring lion seeking someone to devour, comes against you, you can stand firm against Him. To overcome him, simply remind Him of the blood of our Sinless Lamb. Even though Satan thought that he had destroyed the Lord through the violence of the cross, he soon discovered that he had actually fulfilled the plan of God. Jesus' shed blood has been sprinkled on the mercy seat and because of it, multitudes have been snatched out of the kingdom of darkness and transferred to the Kingdom of Light!
 
If that does not stop him in his tracks, then use the word of God against him. Speak God's word in the face of your adverse circumstances. Continue affirming and maintaining the truth of the Word. He, who is a liar and the father of lies, cannot stand up against the Truth. As you draw near to God through His word, the enemy will flee from you. For you are a witness of Jesus' victory in your life and can freely testify to that at all times.

However, God calls some of His children to suffer death for the cause of Christ and His cross. Even though they love and enjoy the life that He has given them, they are willing to give it up instead of denying the faith which they have received. They know that if their lives on earth must be given up, they also know that their eternal life obtained through the cross of Christ can never be taken from them. They know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

You are covered with the blood of the Lamb and the Word of God, like a two edged sword, is in your mouth. So continue standing, for even if you must die, you will triumph!

Originally posted 10/03/05