Revelation is a fascinating record of a prophecy given to a disciple whom Yeshua loved. There is so much imagery and also information contained. One such nugget is to remind ourselves that YHWH is in control of all things, including the limits or boundaries put on the adversary, Satan. They are not equal rivals. YHWH is above all and it is not even close. Satan will be bound (or loosed) when YHWH calls for it. It is that simple. There is no doubt.
I also see that not all of those who are dead will rise for the 1000 year reign of Christ. Some will not rise until later. Clearly those who rule with Yeshua during this time are His priests and are among those who demonstrated true and strong faith in Him, suffering much. Those who suffer much in His name will be rewarded much later. How encouraging. He is a loving and gracious LORD.
Satan Bound
1Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. 2And he laid hold of the dragon, the serpent of old, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3and he threw him into the abyss, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he would not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were completed; after these things he must be released for a short time.
4Then I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and because of the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received the mark on their forehead and on their hand; and they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. 5The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection. 6Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years.
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