S)"11 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 when faced with death."
Revelation 12:11 (NASB)
O) The "him" here is satan. It's amazing to me that he will be overcome by the word of our testimony. The second part is a huge challenge, though - facing death and not loving life over faithfulness to God. Also, it's interesting that there is, again, a procession to this verse that mirrors our relationship with God. First, it's the blood of Christ that begins the relationship. Second, it's my relationship that builds testimony, as I go through my life within that relationship. Third, it is through that relationship, that I will love Christ more than my own life, even when faced with death.
A) So, I need to continue to foster and nurture my relationship with God. I need to continue to invest in that relationship with my time, energy, money, and devotion, etc. Along the way, I need to continue to put my mind on God's salvation, reminding myself of how God has saved me - not just from hell, but also from all the perils of this present life. As I strengthen my relationship, and build on my testimony, I will assure that if I am ever faced with death, I will not value my life selfishly over my faithfulness to Him.
P) Father, thank You for sacrificing Jesus for me. You redeemed me through pure grace and I can never thank You enough, but I will try. Holy Spirit, continue to remind me of all the testimonies I have. You have shown me great miracles and wonders that displayed the Father's love and power, and I will never be the same. Build my faith, secure my faithfulness, and assure that nothing can jeopardize that relationship. If I ever face death for my devotion to You, LORD, I thank You now for the strength built between us, to never abandon our relationship. I will walk in victory with You, God. In Jesus' name, amen.
P) Father, thank You for sacrificing Jesus for me. You redeemed me through pure grace and I can never thank You enough, but I will try. Holy Spirit, continue to remind me of all the testimonies I have. You have shown me great miracles and wonders that displayed the Father's love and power, and I will never be the same. Build my faith, secure my faithfulness, and assure that nothing can jeopardize that relationship. If I ever face death for my devotion to You, LORD, I thank You now for the strength built between us, to never abandon our relationship. I will walk in victory with You, God. In Jesus' name, amen.
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