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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