We began by looking at how Moses interceded for Israel in their battle against the Amalekites in Exodus 17:8-13. Unlike Moses, Jesus Christ doesn't need anyone to prop up his hands as he intercedes. But we may rightly think that just as Israel prevailed against their attackers when Moses' hands were raised in prayer, we shall prevail against whatever Satan throws at us. Satan's aim is to separate us from the love of Christ (v. 35, 39). We prevail because of Christ's intercession.
"Prevail" is another way of saying "conquer" (see v. 37). But to "conquer" suggests a final, decisive victory that ends the battle. As we wait for the new heavens and new earth, it is more accurate to speak of our constant prevailing over Satan's unending, persistent pressure on us to drive us to despair, defeat and destruction. He seeks to get us focused on our failings and those of others (Revelation 12:10). The Son, on the other hand, works constantly to keep us free from guilt, from shame, and from the fear of death or anything else that might happen to us (Rev. 12:11).
Since Christ's intercession for us never stops, we will prevail if we just keep on fighting, refusing to yield to the voice of the Accuser and commanding it in Jesus' name to be silent.
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