Revelation 12 -- Could Be THAT's Why He Knows

This chapter tells about an epic battle in heaven where Satan is kicked out of heaven for good.  My commentary indicates that it is future, not past, and that, as in Job, it describes Stan’s access into heaven, where he accuses us before the Father.  That access will finally be completely cut off and he will be banished to earth as his prison.  Poor us!

I suppose another way of viewing it is that, with God’s timelessness – being able to see the future at the same time as the past and present --  Satan would have been able to see all of our sins before we were ever born by looking into that future.  That would allow him to be able to accuse us before God before the world was created.  Then the epic battle could have taken place in the distant past and Satan cast down from heaven, “ruling” earth for all of human history, to taunt us and tempt us with those very sins he’s already witnessed.  He would actually know our weak spots and the situations we’d be walking into that he could exploit.  He’s certainly not above doing that.

Father, You know my steps.  You also know my weaknesses and where I’m susceptible to sin.  I pray that You will strengthen my faith and my character when You know I’m headed for one of those encounters.  Keep Satan from giving me opportunities to disappoint You.  It’s sure tough having an enemy who knows all about me, but it’s awesome being protected by a God who knows me and still loves me!

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford