![]() ![]() We are clearly warned in God’s Word of the damage that can be inflicted by the kingdom of darkness. Though the ultimate war has been won, we are engaged in a daily battle against the prince of this world. They continue to do whatever they can to affect people - made in the image of God and with the potential of glorifying and being glorified by Him. Yet the Enemy and his followers are in denial, for they still think victory is within their grasps. ![]() In His perfect wisdom, God allows their activities, but He’s always working above and beyond them (see Genesis 50:20-21 Romans 8:28-29 Jesus’ crucifixion - and its results - is the ultimate example). ![]() It’s been said that the Devil and his demons are like collared dogs, with leashes that extend only as far as God determines (see Job 1:9-12 Luke 22:31). Jesus took hold of the bee and was “stung.” Now the bee does a lot of buzzing and annoying, but he has no stinger (see Romans 6:23). Jesus’ death on the cross sealed the judgment of demonic forces: “When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him” (Colossians 2:15 also see John 16:11 19:30 Hebrews 2:14).īecause of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection, someone has said that Satan is like a bee without a stinger. We must realize, however, that God limits the activities of Satan and his demons. Together, their expressed activities include: Fallen angels are called evil spirits, demons, unclean spirits. Among many descriptive titles, the Devil is called the wicked one, adversary, father of lies. To get an idea of the activities of the Devil and his fallen-angel followers, just look at the names for them throughout Scripture. The Bible, however, makes it clear: We have an “enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8).īut Jesus promises that His followers can both survive and thrive through the battle: “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). In our “scientific” society where nothing you can’t see, feel, touch, taste or smell seems real, some scoff at the mention of a spiritual battle. The Bible says that there is an enemy who is bent on destruction and will do whatever it takes to leave us discouraged, doubting and defeated Christians. Anyone who seeks to have a vital relationship with God through prayer - ever growing toward greater intimacy with the Father through the finished work of the Son, Jesus - is a prime target for satanic salvos.
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