Jude 1: 8 In the same way also,
these people have visions which make them sin against their own bodies; they
despise God's authority and insult the glorious beings above. 9 Not even the chief angel
Michael did this. In his quarrel with the Devil, when they argued about who
would have the body of Moses, Michael did not dare condemn the Devil with
insulting words, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”
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Learning how to
curse took me some time. I got laughed at for using curse words incorrectly.
But after a while I was able to string together a tapestry of foul language
that would make people laugh. I tried out my new language on various people,
thinking I was bringing laughter. Little did I know, I was saying hurtful words
towards them that I could never take back.
- I thought insults were funny.
- I thought insults were innocent.
- I thought I could insult evil things, because it is evil, right? Wrong!
Jude gives an
account of a battle that is provided by the HOLY SPIRIT. He provided only one
part of the argument by quoting the chief angel Michael when he said “The LORD
rebuke you” referring to Satan. Jude used this battle as an example of how
people had focused on sensuality and used their words to insult “the glorious
beings above” meaning the spiritual realm.
My Observations:
- Satan wanted to become GOD but was condemned and thrown out of heaven with his fate sealed up in a scroll.
- Only a sinless human could open the scroll, and that person was JESUS.
- Moses and Elijah appeared with JESUS and are likely the people who pour out GOD’s predicted wrath.
Getting back to
insults, they should never be used. Michael refused to match wits with Satan,
but left it up to JESUS. I mean, when I feel my back is in a corner, I should
not come out swinging with insults. I need to give the fight to GOD.
I am no match for a
spiritual battle. BUT GOD is. HE has a spiritual army that cannot be defeated.
Satan tried and failed. GOD protects you and me in ways we don’t know or
understand. I am so glad GOD cares for me.
Challenge
- Why does the writer give such a strong warning about insulting spiritual beings?
- Have you ever made fun of the Devil or angels or GOD?
- Will you consider reducing insulting words and increasing praise for JESUS who saved you from GOD’s just and mighty wrath today?
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