Apollyon – The Destroyer

Ezekiel 22; Ezekiel 23; Ezekiel 24; Revelation 9
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Scripture

Revelation 9

11 Their king is the angel from the bottomless pit; his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek, Apollyon—the Destroyer.

Observation

All power comes from God and Satan would have no power if God didn’t loan it to him. Power is something that is given to us for a season. The words authority and influence could also be words to describe what God has given to each of us. All of us have power to some degree and we need to know that it has been given to us. We must be good stewards of the power, of the authority and influence that we have been given.

The Destroyer has power. God has loaned that power to him, but one day God will take away his power and lock him up in the bottomless pit.

We have the choice to use our authority and influence for good or for bad. One day God will take that power away from us. If you are a parent then use that influence with your children for good because one day you will not have the same influence/power over them. If you are an employer or business owner then use your power for the good of your employees. You will not have that opportunity forever.

Application

I will use my authority and influence today to move someone closer to Jesus.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, it is my desire to live for You today. I want to put You first today. Help me influence someone in Your direction today.

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