The Ulitmate Accuser

Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren has been thrown down, he who accuses them before our God day and night. Revelation 12:10 (New American Standard Bible)

It came as a surprise to me a number of years ago to learn that Satan actually accuses me (and all believers) before God continuously. But I rest in the fact that God always, always, always comes to our defense! Even when I give him plenty to accuse me of, God proclaims me righteous in His sight. Nothing Satan says ever changes God’s view, opinion, or thoughts of me. My standing as His daughter is based on the finished work of Calvary and in Christ I am complete. That doesn’t change. God’s love and accept do not change amidst any charges.

Yet, tonight it is occurring to me that Satan does more than accuse the brethren before God. He is persistent at accusing us to each other! I have been limiting my relational issues to my own set of weaknesses such as distrust, past wounds, emotional dependency, fear, mood swings, etc… But I am coming to realize, while those certainly play a part, he is a master at bringing to mind accusing thoughts toward others. When I don’t acknowledge that, then I am not in a position to act against his schemes. Instead, I receive the accusations as truth and live my life out of that so-called truth.

And who are the ones he is accusing? It is usually the very ones that are meant to be important influences in my life. What better way for that influence to be hindered than for me to house a spirit of suspicion against the very people God desires to use powerfully in my life! Satan knows that if he can get me to think the worst of others or become wrapped in skewed thinking about them, then I will most likely back away from the full scope of that relationship. What God intended to do through those individuals is diminished and the gift of their friendship is not fully received.

Has that been happening? Absolutely! Does it have to continue to happen? Absolutely not! Now is the time to oppose the one who has been successfully accusing many dear people in my life. Now is the time to call him on the carpet for the lies, distortions, and twisted thoughts he has cleverly handed me time and time again. Indeed, I will know the truth and the truth will set me free!


Father, my spirit always knows when You have gotten truth to sink in to my mind as well as my heart. Change me at the very center of my being! Amen.

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