Revelation 12:11 says, “And they overcame him [the devil] by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.”
The scripture does not say they overcame him by their testimony only. It says they overcame him by the word of their testimony. The word of their testimony was the Word. They spoke the Word of God. It took two things to overcome the devil.
It took the blood of the Lamb (Jesus) and the saints speaking the Word of God.
The way Jesus overcame Satan during His temptation was by using the Word. He said, “It is written.” “And Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve'” (Luke 4:8).
We need to know about the Word, but we also need to understand that it takes the blood of the Lamb and the Word to overcome.
Is it possible that as New Testament Christians we can be correctly speaking the Word of God in the name of Jesus and not see results? What is our response when we do not see the results? Do we just speak the Word louder and start telling God how we are in faith and all we are doing for Him, when we’re really missing the component of the blood?
They overcame by the blood of the Lamb and by the Word of their testimony.
By hearing and confessing the Word and by being cleansed by the blood, we enter into salvation. The devil will do everything in his power to discredit the Word and devalue and dilute the blood.
“And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer. So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him” (Rev. 12:7-9).
The devil was cast to the earth and his angels with him. The scripture says he is a deceiver. He deceived one third of the heavenly host into thinking that somehow he could overthrow God. They believed in a lie. The devil works the same way today.
You would think over the centuries men would have become wise to the lies of the devil. Many have, but many people continue to believe his lies. Jesus said in John 8:31-32, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
“You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it” (John 8:44).
Excerpt permission granted by Larry Ollison Ministries
Dr. Larry Ollison is founder and Senior Pastor of Walk on the Water Faith Church and founder of Larry Ollison Ministries. With over forty years in the ministry, he is a very popular speaker nationally and internationally and ministers the Word of Faith through radio, television, Internet, and daily e-mail devotionals. As the author of twelve books (including The Power of Grace, The Practical Handbook for Christian Living, Breaking the Cycle of Offense, Life is in the Blood, and recently released The Paradise of God), he is in frequent demand for radio/TV interviews, book signings, and magazine publications.
Dr. Ollison was raised a Southern Baptist. While majoring in theology at Southwest Baptist University, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. For many years he traveled extensively speaking at Full Gospel Business Men's meetings and conventions. He later earned an M.A. in Theology and a Ph.D. and Th.D. from Life Christian University.
Currently President of International Convention of Faith Ministries (ICFM), Dr. Ollison is also Vice-President of Spirit FM Christian Radio Network, Missouri State Director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), and a Trustee on the boards of several international ministries. He is also the host of The Cutting Edge Radio Broadcast and authors The Cutting Edge Daily Devotional.
As the owner of a marine dealership, his extensive business background brings a unique flavor to his teaching. He founded and served as chairman of the Missouri State Marine Board, President of the Marine Dealers’ Association, Vice-President of a bank holding company, along with holding several directorships in various corporations.
Dr. Ollison's strongest areas of teaching are the blood of Jesus, faith, relationships, the Hebrew language, the Holy Spirit, the end times, and heaven. During ministry, he operates freely in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. His use of humor and his ability to make a theological concept simple makes it enjoyable and easy for everyone to understand. Countless testimonies have been received from people who say their lives have been changed after experiencing Dr. Ollison's unique ministry.
Dr. Ollison is a pastor, pilot, teacher, and author. His number one goal is to meet the needs of the people through the teaching of faith in God's Word. He and his wife, Loretta, have two children and six grandchildren.