Revelation 12:11

‘And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death’
DAILY READING –John 8:1-20; 2 Chronicles 1:1-2:16; Zechariah14

A story featured in ‘The Voice of the Martyrs’ publication in 2016 told of how 6 Christian men escaped a terrorist attack. On the fateful day, in Afghanistan, around 5:00 a.m, this handful of men, had gathered secretly inside an apartment to share fellowship and pray. The group leader was named Farid, and his prayer was barely above a whisper, so as not to be heard. . But as he introduced the book of Acts suddenly someone began pounding on the door. Before anyone could react, dark-clothed intruders burst in brandishing rifles and knives. Farid was slammed to the floor and a knife was placed just inches from his neck. However, amid the panic and confusion Farid prayed, asking God to forgive his would-be-assailants. Farid believed it was an honor to die for God’s glory and didn’t want the intruders’ blood on his hand. He then closed his eyes, waiting for the pain of the knife and the end. However, nothing happened. Farid sensed God wanted him to stand up and leave the room. So he stood up and walked toward the door, which was guarded by two armed men.
One pointed his AK-47 rifle at Farid and squeezed the trigger. But surprisingly nothing happened. The rifle had jammed! He fired again and yet no bullet was released. As the rifle’s failure diverted both guards’ attention, Farid fled. As he raced down the stairs three or four steps at a time, he heard gunfire, but he escaped unharmed.
The story of his escape is even more amazing in light of the fact that none of his five companions were injured. Only the leader of the terrorist group was accidentally shot. According to police, the terrorists had planned to videotape the beheading of all six men and send it on social media. Evidently, the attackers knew Farid was winning Afghan Muslims to Christ. The videotape would warn missionaries, evangelists and former Muslims that they would be killed if they didn’t stop their evangelism and discipleship. However, what the terrorists wanted to accomplish that morning did not happen. Heads did not roll. Blood was not spilled, rather the only casualty was their leader.
Isaiah 54:17 says no weapon formed against us shall prosper. And Psalm 91:11 says God will give His angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways.
Indeed God’s promises of divine protection are real. And we need to constantly walk in a conscious understanding of our covenant rights and privileges. Through the power in the blood of Jesus, we are exempted from harm.
In Exodus 12:13, God’s condition for exemption is ‘when I see the blood, I will pass over you’ The night that God passed through Egypt there was wailing in every house except the houses whose door posts were marked with blood. Why the Israelites escaped was because they had the mark of the Blood.
This is why it is important for us to know what to do so as to be exempted from the evil of the end-times. For the law of divine exemption to work for you, you must walk in an understanding of God’s Word and His covenant. As a child of God, things are not permitted to happen to you anyhow. Evil may be happening to others, but it is not permitted to happen to you; only with your eyes shall you see the reward of the wicked. All those who serve the Lord genuinely are exempted from evil and affliction.
Revelation 12:11 says ‘And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death’
By the blood we are able to overcome every evil. Therefore in your goings and comings continually plead the blood over you and your household. As you do The Spirit of The Lord will lift up the standard of the blood against every flood of the enemy.

PRAYER: Lord, I thank You for the covenant of divine exemption. I know that indeed my case is different, because by the blood of Jesus I am separated from all evil in Jesus Name. ..

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