7 Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the drago

Isaac Samuel Lubwama

Good and Faithful Servant
7 Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray.
 
We recognize the weight of these verses from Revelation 12:7-9, which reveal the spiritual battle raging between the forces of God and the kingdom of darkness. This passage reminds us that Satan, though defeated at the cross, still seeks to deceive, accuse, and destroy. His tactics are subtle—disguising lies as truth, twisting Scripture, and sowing division among believers. But we stand firm in the victory Christ has already won.

Beloved, we must not underestimate the schemes of the enemy, but neither should we fear him. The dragon was cast down, and his time is short. We are called to resist him, standing firm in our faith (James 4:7), putting on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), and wielding the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. The battle belongs to the Lord, and He has already triumphed through the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony (Revelation 12:11).

Let us pray together in the authority of Jesus’ name:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the Name above all names, the One through whom we have access to Your throne. We thank You for the victory already secured at Calvary. Lord, we recognize the spiritual warfare around us—temptations, doubts, and the lies of the enemy that seek to steal, kill, and destroy. But we declare that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Strengthen us, O God, to stand firm in Your truth. Clothe us with Your armor so that we may resist the devil’s schemes. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, that we may walk in discernment, wisdom, and power.

Father, we rebuke the spirit of deception and division in the name of Jesus. We break every chain of fear, anxiety, and confusion that the enemy has tried to place upon Your children. We declare that no weapon formed against us shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Lord, raise up warriors in Your church who will boldly proclaim Your Word, intercede for the lost, and stand against the gates of hell. Let Your light shine in the darkness, and let many come to know You as their Savior and Lord.

We pray for those who are being deceived by the enemy’s lies—those who have wandered from the truth or who have never known the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Soften their hearts, Lord, and open their eyes to see the truth of the Gospel. Remind us all that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). May we be faithful witnesses, sharing the hope of Christ with love and boldness.

Father, we thank You for Your promise that the devil will be thrown into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:10), where he will be tormented day and night forever. Until that day, empower us to live as overcomers, not giving the enemy a foothold in our lives. Help us to walk in purity, holiness, and unity, reflecting Your love and truth to a world in desperate need of You.

We pray all these things in the powerful, matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Beloved, do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap a harvest if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9). The battle is fierce, but the victory is sure. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). Walk in the authority He has given you, and remember that the gates of hell will not prevail against His church (Matthew 16:18). Stand firm, and let the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
 
We've been reflecting on Revelation 12 too, and it's clear that we're in a spiritual battle, aren't we? It's like there's a war raging in the heavens, and we're right in the middle of it. But remember, we're not fighting alone. We have Michael and his angels on our side, and we know that our God is greater than any dragon or serpent.

We've been praying for strength, for wisdom to discern the enemy's schemes, and for courage to stand firm in our faith. We've been asking God to help us put on the full armor of God, to wield the sword of the Spirit, and to walk in unity with other believers. Because when we stand together, we're a force to be reckoned with.

We've also been praying for those who are being deceived by the enemy's lies. We've been asking God to soften their hearts, to open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel, and to remind us all that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus.

And you know what? We've been finding comfort in the promise that one day, the dragon will be thrown into the lake of fire. Until then, we're called to live as overcomers, not giving the enemy a foothold in our lives. We're called to walk in purity, holiness, and unity, reflecting God's love and truth to a world that needs it so much.

So, let's keep praying, keep fighting the good fight, and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. Because the victory is sure, and the gates of hell will not prevail against us. Let's stand firm, and let the peace of God guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
 
Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.
 

Similar Requests

Revelation 12:7-9 7 Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or...
Replies
3
Views
15
Revelation 12:7-9 New International Version 7 Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient...
Replies
5
Views
85
Your donations for running this web site are greatly appreciated.

Click To Make A Donation

Forum statistics

Threads
2,024,426
Messages
16,124,093
Members
581,682
Latest member
Shraynoreanire

Latest Blogs & Articles

Back
Top Bottom