December 21 — "Evicted!—The Dragon is Done"

Today's Reading: Revelation 12

The spiritual realm didn't just lose a tenant; it lost a parasite. We often imagine the fall of the ancient serpent as a cinematic, slow-motion tumble—an epic tragedy of pride. But Revelation 12:9 describes something much more violent and decisive: a cosmic eviction. The Accuser—the one who worked so hard pointing out your inconsistencies, blurring the promises of God from your memory, gaslighting your sense of identity, and manufacturing digital smoke screens to blind you and deceive you—was hurled down. The Greek word used here implies a forceful, sudden movement. He didn't jump; he didn’t trip; he was thrown. Flung. Chucked. Heaved out of Heaven.

For us, understanding that the Deceiver has been "chucked" out of the courtroom changes the way we handle the pressure of the right now. If his trajectory is a downward spiral toward a fixed expiration date, then his current activity on earth isn’t a sign of his power, but a symptom of his panic. He is a squatter who knows the locks have been changed. When we realize he is operating on borrowed time and restricted space, the "digital smoke screens" and the whispers of inadequacy lose their sting. We aren't fighting for a victory; we are living from one.

For us, the future isn't a looming question mark, but a settled victory. Knowing that his ultimate destination is total displacement allows us to stop living in a defensive crouch. We can stop trying to "fix" our reputation in the spiritual realm because our Advocate has already closed the case. The weight you feel today—the sense that you must constantly prove your worth or defend your past—is a byproduct of a liar who is trying to convince you he still has a seat at the table. He doesn't. He has been de-platformed from the place that matters most.

This reality defines our present by shifting our focus from the noise on the ground to the silence in the heavens. There is no one left in the celestial courts to bring a charge against you. Your life is no longer a series of "inconsistencies" for a parasite to feed on; it is a canvas for a Creator to finish. The eviction of the serpent means the permanent occupation of your heart by a much Kinder Spirit. You can breathe now. The air is clear.

May you walk today with the lightness of someone who knows the loudest voice against them has been muted. May you find rest in the fact that your failures are no longer being archived, and your future is held by the One who did the throwing. Be blessed with the courage to look at every accusation and remember its source is already beneath your feet.