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Revelation 12:10-11, And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, "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, who accuses them day and night before our God. 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.

These verses focuse on those Believers who are on earth during the second half of the tribulation. All Believers overcome Satan by their testimony that Jesus Christ has saved them. 1 John 5:4-5, “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” I believe every Believer needs to understand what is happening every day in their life.

In Luke 10:18, Jesus said He saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning. In Revelation 12:10, John “heard a loud voice say the accuser of the brethren, who accuses them day and night before our God.” I will not claim to understand this, but Satan continues to have restricted access to heaven, to God, even though “he has fallen like lightning from heaven.” Satan accuses every Believer of their wrongdoing – the purity of heaven is not at risk! Again, I do not know if this is continual, or if he is there because God summons him. What I want you as a Believer to focus on is your ability to overcome all accusations of Satan, your enemy,“by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of your testimony.”

Romans 8:33-34 tells us that no one can bring a charge against God’s elect, Believers, because Christ is there as their High Priest, their Advocate, their defense lawyer, who intercedes for them. This is to give you tremendous hope in this world we live in where Satan, evil and injustice seem out of control. The struggles for Believers are very real and the way to overcome is knowing that the one who is continually accusing you, the one who is continually roaming to see who he can devour only has temporary power, he is ultimately going to be defeated.

Every Believer has a testimony. Others may be able to argue theology and doctrine; no one can argue with what Jesus Christ has done to save you and change you! A biblical testimony is your declaration of faith journey, your salvation and your walk on the narrow way. It is how you react to situations that come your way – both joyful and not so joyful. Your testimony deals with the lifechanging encounters with the Lord Jesus Christ. As a Believer, others are watching to see how you act, both spoken and unspoken, to each situation that comes your way.

One way to overcome the accusations of the enemy is to acknowledge the power of God and His salvation. Stand firm in His victory by recognizing Jesus has already defeated him and by that victory you, as a believer, are cleansed and have found favor with God. Also, know you have authority by your testimony. Declare the truth of God’s Word and His promises in the face of the enemy’s attempt to challenge and undermine your faith. And remember your identity is not who the accuser says you are; you are defined by your relationship with Jesus Christ.

Romans 8:1, “There is therefore no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.”