1. They will take their captors captive (1-11)

Victory is not for the strong and mighty. God gives victory and peace and the stewardship of the world to his own people. Think about the spiritual meaning of the promise in verse 2, relating it to Jesus' command to make disciples of all nations. How can we claim this promise in verse 2 in our time?

2. How you have fallen, O Morning Star! (12-23)

This is a prophecy against proud Babylon, the mighty world power which treated God's people so cruelly. But it also reflects God's defeat of Satan and his angels before time began. See verses 11-15. Babylon and all nations who challenge the sovereignty of God Almighty belong to Satan's camp.

Application: Lord, thank you for sending missionaries to all lands to proclaim your gospel and call people to the obedience that comes from faith. Use your servants to make even proud and oppressive people captives of the gospel. And defeat the enemy Satan by your word and Spirit.
One Word: God's people will possess the nations