Revelation 12:5-10:
"(5) And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.
(6) And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
(7) And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
(8) And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
(9) And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
(10) 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".
vs 5:summarizes the birth,death,resurrection/ascension,and enthronement of Christ in heaven as king. The birth of Christ on earth,marks the beginning of the series of defeats to the dragon/Satan.vs 7-9: detailed the take-over process of all the devil's outposts/positions in heaven by Micheal and his angels.Micheal defeated the devil,till there was no more place found any more in heaven and was cast down to the earth with all his angels.vs 10: declares the total victory in heaven: Salvation,Strength,kingdom of our God and power of His Christ is now in effect for us!
Also note that the above only gives the defeats of Satan in heaven.But as soon as the devil has lost all, and his cast down to earth,Christ is following suit without delay (vs 12:...the devil knows he has a short time),to unleash the final assaults on the devil and all his hosts(demons & humans alike).This marks the second coming of Christ.
Everyday that passes, the devil/accuser suffers greater defeats in the hands of Micheal & his angels-like a hammer hitting the nail into the ground,lol.
Every defeat Satan suffers is an access granted for us to God!So our everyday should be full of joy and praises to Him who gave his only Son as a gift (Christmas),and to His Son who will reign for ever and ever,Amen.
Merry Xmas!
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