The RED dragon

 

2 Corinthians 11:14

King James Version

14 And no marvel; 

for Satan himself is transformed 

into an angel of light.

We mentioned in our first post to be watchful this 2024.

There is a "movement" of sorts, everywhere in the world.

We also wrote of "Snakes and Dragons", in relation to Scripture.

This year 2024, is the year of the "wooden" dragon.

According to the Chinese zodiac.

The dragon spirit is flying high.

But what does a dragon represent?

These verses tell us more:

Revelation 12:3-4

King James Version

3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; 

and behold a great red dragon, 

having seven heads and ten horns, 

and seven crowns upon his heads.

4 And his tail drew 

the third part of the stars of heaven, 

and did cast them to the earth: 

and the dragon stood before the woman 

which was ready to be delivered, 

for to devour her child as soon as it was born.

Revelation 12:7-8

King James Version

7 And there was war in heaven: 

Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; 

and the dragon fought and his angels,

8 And prevailed not; 

neither was their place found 

any more in heaven.

Revelation 12:9-11

King James Version

9 And the great dragon was cast out,

 that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, 

which deceiveth the whole world: 

he was cast out into the earth, 

and his angels were cast out with him.

10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, 

Now is come salvation, and strength,

 and the kingdom of our God, 

and the power of his Christ: 

for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, 

which accused them before our God day and night.

11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, 

and by the word of their testimony; 

and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Revelation 12:12

King James Version

12 Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, 

and ye that dwell in them. 

Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! 

for the devil is come down unto you, 

having great wrath, because he knoweth 

that he hath but a short time.

Revelation 12:13-14

King James Version

13 And when the dragon saw 

that he was cast unto the earth, 

he persecuted the woman 

which brought forth the man child.

14 And to the woman were given 

two wings of a great eagle, 

that she might fly into the wilderness, 

into her place, where she is nourished 

for a time, and times, and half a time, 

from the face of the serpent.

Revelation 12:15-16

King James Version

15 And the serpent cast out of his mouth water 

as a flood after the woman, 

that he might cause her to be carried away 

of the flood.

16 And the earth helped the woman, 

and the earth opened her mouth, 

and swallowed up the flood 

which the dragon cast 

out of his mouth.

Revelation 12:17

King James Version

17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, 

and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, 

which keep the commandments of God, 

and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.

We repeat a verse here to point out something:

Revelation 12:15

King James Version

15 And the serpent cast out of his mouth water 

as a flood after the woman, 

that he might cause her to be carried away 

of the flood.

Now, compare to this:

"Academicians have identified four reliable theories on the origin of the Chinese dragon: snakes, Chinese alligators, thunder worship and nature worship.[1] They traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water."

   -- Wikipedia

There is only ONE GOD.

Only He has power over heaven, and earth.

The born again doesn't believe in any other gods.

The LORD commanded us:

Exodus 20:3-6

King James Version

3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, 

or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, 

or that is in the earth beneath, 

or that is in the water under the earth.

5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, 

nor serve them: 

for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God,

 visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children 

unto the third and fourth generation 

of them that hate me;

6 And shewing mercy unto thousands 

of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

NOTE:

Origin of the Chinese dragon: 

snakes

Chinese alligators 

thunder worship 

nature worship

Beware if you honor the dragon.

Beware if your symbolism is the dragon.

Or any of its related elements.

Know what it represents.

What does he have to do with this blog?

He's the VERY reason we're fortifying.

Here's how to fortify.

Related material:

Snakes and Dragons

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