Satan Has fallen
And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning
fall from heaven (Luke 10:18).
There’s an account in the Bible where the
Scribes accused Jesus of casting out devils by
the prince of devils, Beelzebub. In His response, Jesus
asked them an interesting question: “How can Satan
cast out Satan?” In Matthew 12:25-26, He said to them,
“...Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to
desolation; and every city or house divided against
itself shall not stand: And if Satan cast out Satan, he
is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand.”
What Jesus is letting us know is that Satan has a
structured kingdom that’s’ not divided; he has fallen
angels. He said in Mark 3:27, “No man can enter into
a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he
will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil
his house.” He’s still dealing with the same subject.
He’s saying except He (Jesus) has power over Satan,
He couldn’t come into Satan’s house to plunder it. In
other words, He’s got more power than Beelzebub,
for which reason He could cast him out.
There’re certain facts to bear in mind here; first
is that in spite of his structured kingdom and all his
angels, Satan has fallen! He’s a defeated foe. He’s not
in any way a factor to the believer, because he’s lost
his authority. You’re superior to him; therefore, give
him no place or chance in your life. Don’t entertain his
negative thoughts. Refuse to fear. Use the Word.
God has already done everything He needs to do
about the devil; it’s now your responsibility to resist him
and keep him under your feet. The Bible says resist the
devil, and he’ll flee from you (James 4:7). You resist him
by maintaining your confessions of God’s Word. Don’t
pray, “O God, please stop the devil!” No. You’re the
one to run Satan out of your environment, and refuse
to let him have a foothold in your life.
Confession
I’m on the alert, standing firm in the faith against all
manipulations of the adversary!
The Word of God is in my heart and in my mouth, with which
I prevail over the devil and circumstances. I’m a victor in
Christ Jesus. I’ve overcome Satan and the world.
My life is glorious. Blessed be God!
Further Study:
James 4:7; ephesians 6:11; 1 John 3:8
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
revelation 2:18-3:1-6
hosea 3-6
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
revelation 11:1-10
Jonah 1-2