"I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven" (Luke 10:18)

In a blink of an eye Lucifer's arrogance and ambition brought shame upon him, to be made a spectacle for the kings of all nations. His fall from grace is a clear message to those leaders that regardless of their accomplishments, they do answer to a higher power. This also signifies the moment sin came into the world.

"How you have fallen from heaven, O morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations! You said in your heart, 'I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.' But you are brought down to the grave, to the depths of the pit." (Isaiah 14:12-15)

Years ago at Mars Hill, Rob Bell was teaching on the fall of Satan. Many sermons have inspired me to attempt an illustration of them, but the imagery of this one was too strong to ignore. Thanks Rob.

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Thank you for the use of your cloud reference . I used it loosely, but it really helped with lighting.