The Accuser

Opening Verse

“And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.” – Revelation 12:10 (KJV)

Introduction

In our spiritual journey, we often encounter various challenges. One of the most persistent is the accuser, Satan, who seeks to undermine our faith by bringing up our past sins and failures. Understanding his tactics helps us to stand firm in our faith.

Devotional Story

A young woman named Grace struggled with guilt and shame from her past. Every time she prayed, she felt unworthy, as if a voice constantly reminded her of her mistakes. This accuser made it difficult for her to accept God’s forgiveness and move forward in her faith. One day, during a Bible study, she read about how Satan accuses believers day and night. This revelation was pivotal for her. She realized that these accusations were not from God but from the enemy trying to weaken her faith. With this understanding, Grace began to reject these negative thoughts and focused on the truth of God’s Word.

What This Means

The Bible tells us that Satan is the accuser of the brethren. His goal is to make us feel condemned and distant from God. However, we have an advocate in Jesus Christ who has already paid the price for our sins. When we feel accused, we must remember that Christ’s sacrifice covers all our transgressions. We are justified by His grace, not by our works.

Think About This

– Are there areas in your life where you feel accused or condemned?
– How can you remind yourself of Christ’s sacrifice when you face these accusations?
– What steps can you take to reject the accuser’s lies and embrace God’s truth?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Jesus to be our advocate. Help us to recognize and reject the accusations of the enemy. Remind us daily of Your grace and forgiveness. Strengthen our faith so that we can stand firm against the accuser’s lies. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.” – Romans 8:33 (KJV)