speak out

“And they overcame him (the accuser) by the blood of the Lamb and the by the word of their testimony…”

Revelation 12:11

Throughout the Bible, the enemy of our souls is called “the accuser.” And, sisters, I know you know that’s a fitting moniker for Satan. He stands before the Throne of God accusing us to God (Zech 3:1). You can almost hear the hiss from his smelly mouth, “Did You hear what she just said?” And, “Don’t forget about what she did all those years ago—how can she possibly be forgiven?”

But that’s not all! Satan and his minions lurk around us, hissing those same accusations in our ears in an attempt to steep our minds and hearts in shame, aiming ultimately at discouragement. Better yet—so he believes—is when he accuses God to us. Things like, “God won’t help you with this—you’re on your own.” Or, “Oh, with the way you’ve lived your life, God can never love someone like you.”

We must never forget that Satan has been defeated by the precious blood of Jesus Christ! He is living on borrowed time, doing his best to take us down with him. He wants to prevent as many people as possible from God’s redemption…and keep the redeemed as quiet as possible. That’s why Revelation 12:11 declares that he is overcome by the Lamb’s blood and the word of our testimony. 

He despises our praises, prayers, trust, and obedience. And his accusations are meant to silence us from sharing with others God’s amazing grace, mercy, forgiveness, and love. 

So, we must speak out. We are sinners, but we’re saved by grace. We will mess up (daily), but we’re forgiven. God may not be answering our prayers the way we want Him to…but He will answer them in His timing, for our good and His glory. We have all been through fires (and more flames are waiting). Each of us has a powerful testimony to what the Lord has done and what He’s doing. 

Most importantly, when you accepted the miracle of salvation, Satan lost the war for your soul.

But he’ll still attack with daily battles to conquer some ground in our lives with pinpoint accusations perfectly designed for each of us. So, keep on talking, girls. Speak your testimony. Speak the truth of God’s unfailing, perfect love. And shut that scoundrel up.