The Devil is the last thing we need to fight ( James 3:15).
We are as Ephesians 6 indicates; to be in full armor for although we are involved in the battlefield we are relying on Christ's intercession and strength; for in our own strength there is no hope. I don't think this point is emphasized enough and lack of scriptural knowledge on the subject is foolish. I won't bother at this late hour to look up all the verses but Daniel in particular emphasizes the powers and principalities that were directing the actions behind the scenes of different empires that were to continue for centuries no doubt with the same entities; namely Michael and Gabriel and Lucifer and his minions.
The accuser of the brethren is mentioned as finally being cast out of heaven in Revelation 12:9. Whether he is accusing just us at present or the saints in heaven until this is finally completed in the middle of the Tribulation as far as I can tell isn't clear to me but I am convinced we are all a part of the prayer and activity and get a "front row seat" as it were to God's judgments on earth. This has; no doubt lead to the accusation of non believers of us escaping and gloating over what comes to pass. God is just and if we accuse Him of being unjust of course that increases our judgment.
God is the one who is going to grant the authority for the Antichrist to rise to power and succeed in all He does for a short time as Daniel and Revelation make clear. I would be bold enough to suggest that when we can see clearly we will even now begin to understand how much Satan blindsides us in blocking our view of God and His blessings for His children. If we are His own we recognize His voice and with so many false voices today we need to focus attention on Him alone. If the enemy accuses us we must confess to the Lord immediately. If he tempts us or puts thoughts in our mind we must rebuke him as it is NOT sin until we pursue it. Maranatha.
The Devil is the last thing we need to fight ( James 3:15).
We are as Ephesians 6 indicates; to be in full armor for although we are involved in the battlefield we are relying on Christ's intercession and strength; for in our own strength there is no hope. I don't think this point is emphasized enough and lack of scriptural knowledge on the subject is foolish. I won't bother at this late hour to look up all the verses but Daniel in particular emphasizes the powers and principalities that were directing the actions behind the scenes of different empires that were to continue for centuries no doubt with the same entities; namely Michael and Gabriel and Lucifer and his minions.
The accuser of the brethren is mentioned as finally being cast out of heaven in Revelation 12:9. Whether he is accusing just us at present or the saints in heaven until this is finally completed in the middle of the Tribulation as far as I can tell isn't clear to me but I am convinced we are all a part of the prayer and activity and get a "front row seat" as it were to God's judgments on earth. This has; no doubt lead to the accusation of non believers of us escaping and gloating over what comes to pass. God is just and if we accuse Him of being unjust of course that increases our judgment.
God is the one who is going to grant the authority for the Antichrist to rise to power and succeed in all He does for a short time as Daniel and Revelation make clear. I would be bold enough to suggest that when we can see clearly we will even now begin to understand how much Satan blindsides us in blocking our view of God and His blessings for His children. If we are His own we recognize His voice and with so many false voices today we need to focus attention on Him alone. If the enemy accuses us we must confess to the Lord immediately. If he tempts us or puts thoughts in our mind we must rebuke him as it is NOT sin until we pursue it. Maranatha.
RP
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