There is a rumor that Satan wants everyone on earth to hear. He would like it even more if we would all believe it to be true. But it is only a rumor. And a falsehood. John heard it in the revelation that Jesus showed him. He wrote it down in 13:4. This is the rumor that Satan seeks to spread over the whole earth: “Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?” Satan wants us to think that he is greater than sliced bread. He wants us to buy into the lie that there is no one like him on earth and there never was or will be anyone who can compare to his majesty and power. He also wants us to accept the “inevitable”; we can’t fight against him and expect to win. As I mentioned this rumor is false. There is nothing in creation to support his claim to fame and power. In order to accept this rumor as true we have to adopt his definition of victory; temporary control over our teeny-tiny domain of influence. Jesus offers us something more substantial; adoption as children of the one and only eternal ruler of the universe. The day is coming when the rumor, along with the one who originated it, will be cast into eternal destruction by God’s had of judgment. And those who fought against the enemy of our souls will be given a glorious victory through the blood of Jesus.
It took me about 6 minutes to read this passage.
Stuart
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