Daily Devotional
"And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death."
Revelation 12:11
Revelation 12:10 calls Satan ‘the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night.’ He is constantly bringing charges against us. And here is the uncomfortable truth: his primary charge is often accurate. We are sinners. We are utterly unworthy of heaven. We have failed God more times than we can count.
So how do we overcome the dragon’s accusations? Not by denying them. We overcome by agreeing with them and pointing to Jesus. When Satan says, ‘You’re a sinner,’ you say, ‘You’re right, but Jesus died for sinners just like me.’ When Satan says, ‘You’re unworthy,’ you say, ‘Absolutely. But Jesus’ blood makes me worthy.’ We confess that we overcome the dragon not by our merit, not by our labor, but by the blood of the Lamb. Period.
Do you see the freedom in this? You do not have to defend yourself against the accuser. You do not have to prove you are not as bad as he says. You simply agree with the charge and point to your Advocate. ‘Yes, I am guilty. But Someone else has paid for my guilt. Yes, I am unworthy. But I am clothed in the righteousness of Another.’
This is why the sermon said, ‘Don’t fight him. Don’t argue with him.’ The moment you try to justify yourself, you have already lost. The moment you point to Jesus, the accuser is silenced. The blood of the Lamb is your answer to every accusation. This is why we need Christ. This is why the Incarnation was essential for us.
Today's Challenge
What specific accusations does the enemy regularly bring against you? How have you typically tried to respond? Practice the confession strategy right now: agree with the charge and point to Jesus. How does this change your experience of guilt and condemnation?
Prayer
Father, I confess that I am exactly what the accuser says I am: a sinner, unworthy of heaven, guilty of more failures than I can count. But I also confess that Jesus died for sinners just like me. His blood makes me worthy. His righteousness covers my guilt. I will not try to defend myself against the accuser. Instead, I point to the Lamb who was slain for me. Thank You that the blood of Jesus speaks a better word than my sin. Thank You that in Christ, I am more than a conqueror. Help me to live today in the freedom of this truth. In Jesus' name, Amen.
