Revelation 12

“Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down” (11). Using images of stars and dragons – “signs” (1) – John’s vision depicts the great Biblical narrative in which God’s purposes are opposed by evil powers. God’s people can be confident because the “dragon” has already been defeated (8). We can look beyond current troubles and know Jesus has secured the final victory.

“And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony” (10-11). Jesus’ death and resurrection gives us power against the sin and evil seeking to destroy the world. In Him, we are secure now and forever.