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Peter 5:8, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a
roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast
in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your
brethren that are in the world.”
Satan
is the prince of darkness! He is like a wild animal rushing around seeking to
destroy all that he can. His time is short and he is frantic to destroy
everything associated with God. The spirit of Antichrist is becoming stronger
as each day passes. This is the rise of the last day's influence of Satan
setting the stage for the beast in the prophecy of Daniel and John in the
book of Revelation.
These
forces of light and darkness have been embroiled in battle since Lucifer's
original rebellion in heaven. God could not allow him to continue his
angelic role in his rebellious state. Therefore, he was cast out of heaven and
became the prince of darkness, ruler of the darkness of this world.
The
consequences of the conflict can be directly related to rebellion, the
rebellion of Lucifer, and of man against the sovereignty and law of God.
Although times of evil and darkness have gripped the earth in centuries past,
the grand finale is still to come. Satan is preparing for his last stand. He
knows his end and will do everything he can to destroy all he can. He has
targeted every level of order in the world. His goal is to destroy order and
control and create total chaos.
We are fully engaged in this timeless struggle. Paul stated in Ephesians 6:12 that we are fighting a warfare in the spiritual realm, against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. We are fighting for our very lives, our children, grandchildren, friends, neighbors, and as many as our Lord God shall call. But we know how the story ends and that is our hope. God did not allow Lucifer's rebellion to go unpunished and He will address it again in the end. (continued)
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