XII. Rev. 12:11. “They overcame him by the Blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony”

XII. Rev. 12:11. “They overcame him by the Blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony”

1. The martyrs, who have given their lives for a testimony to the truth, will exult in the final overthrow of Satan.

2. Satan is called “the accuser of the brethren,” for He first tempts men to sin, and then accuses them, and tries to make them despair.

He is already overcome.

But his final overthrow is reserved for the last day.

It is certain to come.

3. The saints of old overcame him.

We may overcome him too.

But not in any strength of our own.

But by the power of the Lamb of GOD.

By virtue of His death and precious blood shed for us on the Cross.

Resolutions.—To fight against Satan with full confidence of victory.

To take the saints and martyrs as examples.

Text.—“To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in My throne.”

H. M. Bennett (1881). Short Daily Meditations for Advent and Christmas.