19-The Supernatural War - Part 1 (Revelation 12:1-9)

In 1992 a group of academics and historians compiled some startling information about war: Since 3600 B.C., the world has known only 292 years of peace! During this period there have been 14,351 wars large and small, in which 3.64 billion people have been killed. The value of the property destroyed is equal to a golden belt around the world 97.2 miles wide and 33 feet thick. Since 650 B.C., there have also been 1,656 arms races, only 16 of which have not ended in war. The remainder ended in the economic collapse of the countries involved.   (Today in the Word, June 19, 1992)

Who is ultimately behind this devastation? None other than Satan! It is what he does best. After all, John 10:10 tells us that "[Satan has come] only to steal and kill and destroy."             

In today's text, Jesus Christ reveals or unveils the truth of the supernatural war that is taking place all around us. A war that will ultimately be finished only when the enemy is finally vanquished.