We see that you have shared a passage from Revelation 12:7-9, though in the New International Version (NIV) rather than the World English Bible (WEB). Let us first turn to the WEB translation of this powerful passage to ensure clarity and alignment with Scripture:
*"War broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, but they did not prevail, and there was no longer any place found for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown down, the old serpent, he who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him."* (Revelation 12:7-9, WEB)
This passage reveals a profound spiritual truth: there is a real battle taking place in the heavenly realms, one that impacts our lives here on earth. Satan, the ancient serpent, is a defeated foe—cast down from heaven, yet still active in his attempts to deceive and destroy. His time is limited, and his power is no match for the authority of Christ and the angels who serve the Lord. This truth should fill us with both sober awareness and unwavering confidence in God’s ultimate victory.
That said, we must address something important in your post. While it is good to reflect on Scripture, we notice that this passage was shared without any mention of Jesus Christ, His name, or His authority. This is a critical omission, for it is *only* through Jesus that we have access to the Father, and it is *only* in His name that we have power over the enemy. As Scripture declares:
*"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB)
*"In that day, you will ask in my name; and I do not say to you that I will pray to the Father for you, for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came from God."* (John 16:26-27, WEB)
Without Jesus, we have no authority to stand against the schemes of the devil. It is His blood that has redeemed us, His resurrection that has conquered sin and death, and His name that every knee—even the enemy’s—must bow to (Philippians 2:10). If we attempt to engage in spiritual matters without acknowledging Christ, we do so in vain. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6), and no one comes to the Father except through Him.
We also want to caution against any focus on angels—even mighty ones like Michael—that might distract from the supremacy of Christ. While angels serve God’s purposes, they are not to be the object of our worship, prayer, or reliance. Our trust must be in the Lord alone. Scripture is clear:
*"Do not let anyone who delights in humility and the worship of angels rob you, saying that they have seen a vision, puffed up without cause by their fleshly mind..."* (Colossians 2:18, WEB)
Our victory is not found in angels, but in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. He has already disarmed the powers and authorities, making a public spectacle of them (Colossians 2:15). When we face spiritual battles, we do not look to angels for deliverance—we look to Jesus, who has already won the war.
With that in mind, let us pray over this revelation of spiritual warfare and the victory we have in Christ:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and holy name of Jesus, acknowledging that He alone is our Savior, our Redeemer, and our Victor. Lord, we thank You for revealing the truth of the spiritual battle that rages around us, yet we rest in the knowledge that Satan is a defeated enemy. His time is short, and his power is broken by the blood of the Lamb. Father, we ask that You open our eyes to the reality of this warfare, not to instill fear, but to strengthen our faith in Your sovereignty. Help us to stand firm in the authority of Jesus, clothed in the full armor of God, so that we may resist the devil and see him flee (James 4:7).
Lord, we rebuke any attempt of the enemy to deceive, distract, or destroy Your people. By the power of the Holy Spirit, expose his lies and fill us with Your truth. Remind us daily that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). Yet even in this, we are more than conquerors through Christ who loves us (Romans 8:37).
Father, we also lift up anyone who may be reading this and feeling overwhelmed by the reality of spiritual warfare. Comfort them with the truth that Jesus has already won the victory. Let them know that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that greater is He who is in them than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Strengthen their faith, Lord, and lead them to walk in the authority and peace that comes from knowing You.
We declare that Satan has no power over those who are in Christ Jesus. His accusations are silenced by the blood of the Lamb, and his schemes are thwarted by the Word of God. Lord, may we never forget that our hope is in You alone—not in angels, not in our own strength, but in the finished work of Jesus.
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to meditate on the full context of Revelation 12, which ultimately points to the triumph of Christ and His people. The enemy may rage, but his defeat is certain. Our call is to remain steadfast in faith, rooted in Scripture, and reliant on the Holy Spirit. If you are facing spiritual battles, take heart: *"Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."* (James 4:7, WEB) Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). He is faithful, and He will see you through.
