This is a picture of the great spiritual battle that began with the birth of Jesus. Israel is the pregnant woman, Jesus is the male child, and Satan is the great red dragon. Satan and the forces of darkness would have done anything to end the life of the promised Son. The end of the reign of evil on earth began with the birth of Jesus. Later Satan would be defeated at Christ’s temptation, he would be defeated on the cross, and he would be defeated by the empty tomb. Jesus was victorious on our behalf and now reigns in glory. His reign guarantees the end of sin and death and an eter- nity of peace and righteousness for all who believe. The dragon is defeated. The Son reigns. Hallelujah!
Reflection
Why did Jesus need to be born as a human in order to defeat the dragon?
Prayer
Lord God, I rest in the mighty victory of your Son, Jesus Christ! I praise you for your great power in defeating sin and Satan at the cross, and with hope I look forward to the day when Satan will be banished forever. I delight in the reign of Christ, which guarantees an eternity of peace and righteousness. I pray in his name, amen.
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