Revelation 12:12 - Time Is Running Out!
Revelation 12:12 (NKJV) Therefore rejoice, O
heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the
inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has
come down to you, having great wrath, because he
knows that he has a short time."
Revelation 12:12 (NIV) Therefore rejoice,
you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe
to the earth and the sea, because the devil has
gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because
he knows that his time is short."
Revelation 12:12 (NLT) Therefore, rejoice, O
heavens! And you who live in the heavens, rejoice!
But terror will come on the earth and the sea,
for the devil has come down to you in great
anger, knowing that he has little time.
Revelation 12:12 (ESV) Therefore, rejoice, O
heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to you, O
earth and sea, for the devil has come down to you
in great wrath, because he knows that his time
is short!
Revelation 12:12 (MSG) So rejoice, O
Heavens, and all who live there, but doom to earth
and sea, For the Devil's come down on you with
both feet; he's had a great fall; He's wild and
raging with anger; he hasn't much time and he knows
it.
INTRODUCTION
Two great opposing powers are revealed in
the last great battle. On one side stands the
Creator of heaven and earth. All on His side bear
His signet. They are obedient to His commands.
On the other side stands the prince of
darkness, with those who have chosen apostasy and
rebellion (RH May 7, 1901). 7BC982-983
COMMENTARY PEARL
When I was a brand-new Christian, maybe a
few weeks old in the Lord, I was at a meeting
where we were singing some songs and praying.
Someone there came up with the idea of praying for
Satans conversion. I was listening to this and
thinking, This is nuts. Even as a new Christian,
I thought that wasnt possible. And it
isnt.
Scripture is clear about the origin,
agenda, and ultimate destruction of Satan. James
2:19 says, You believe that there is one God.
You do well. Even the demons believe - and
tremble! (NKJV). Another way to translate this would
be, Even the demons believe - and shudder!
It conveys a sense of horror, causing the hair
to stand on end.
This may surprise you, but demons, though
wicked, are actually quite orthodox in their
beliefs. Im not suggesting they believe in Jesus,
because they are in rebellion against Him. But there
are certain things they actually believe.
They know, for instance, that Christ has
supremacy over them. In fact, demons said to Jesus,
What have we to do with You, Jesus, You Son of
God? Have You come here to torment us before the
time? (Matthew 8:29 NKJV).
The Devil knows that a time of judgment
is coming. He knows that he ultimately will end
up in the Lake of Fire. Revelation 12:12 says,
For the devil has come down to you, having great
wrath, because he knows that he has a short time
(NKJV)
I believe that we are living in the last
days and that Jesus is coming back again. And
that is why, in these last days, the Devil is
pulling out all the stops. His goal is to wreak as
much havoc as he can until that day.
As Christians, we should be at least as
motivated. What are we doing for the Lord? When is the
last time you shared the gospel with someone?
[Greg Laurie from Harvest Ministries;
https://www.harvestdaily.com]
COMMENTARY
Everything in the world is in agitation. The
signs of the times are ominous. Coming events cast
their shadows before. The Spirit of God is
withdrawing from the earth, and calamity follows
calamity by sea and by land. There are tempests,
earthquakes, fires, floods, murders of every grade. Who
can read the future? Where is security? There is
assurance in nothing that is human or earthly. Rapidly
are men ranging themselves under the banner they
have chosen. Restlessly are they waiting and
watching the movements of their leaders. There are
those who are waiting and watching and working for
our Lords appearing. Another class are
falling into line under the generalship of the first
great apostate. Few believe with heart and soul
that we have a hell to shun and a heaven to win.
DA636
CLOSING THOUGHT
A time-honored, effective method of
evangelism is your personal testimony. Just telling
about your spiritual pilgrimage. The skeptic may
deny your doctrine or attack your church, but he
cannot honestly ignore the fact that your life has
been cleaned up and revolutionized. To continue
go to 1 Peter 3:15 Sharing Jesus link below:
LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC
1 Peter 3:15 - Sharing Jesus.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190911-1106.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Steps to Peace by Billy Graham:
https://stepstopeace.org/
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Voice of Prophecy Discover Bible Study
Guides:
https://www.voiceofprophecy.com/study/discover
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Panorama of Prophecy with Pastor Doug
Batchelor: https://www.panoramaofprophecy.com/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE
