Satan Sways Us!
"We know that we are of God, and the whole
world lies under the sway of the wicked one."
1 John 5: 19
Why are public universities, the global media, the global
economy,
and governments of the world gripped by wrong thinking and
godless
conduct? Why is the persecution of Christians reaching
unprecedented
levels? Why are people screaming at each other on television, and
why
has pornography overtaken our
technology?
It’s because the whole world is
under the sway of the wicked one.
He's the father of lies (John 8:44), the power of darkness (Colossians
1:13),
the ruler of this world (John 14:30), the prince of the power of the air,
and
the spirit that works in the children of disobedience (Ephesians
2:2).
His craft and power are great. But, as Martin Luther
said,
“Though this world with devils filled should threaten to undo
us,
we will not fear for God has willed His truth to triumph through
us.”
We are the children of God, and He has provided us with
all
we need when we face spiritual battles. Let’s be armored
up,
prayed up, and filled up—so we can stand up.
"Our Commander in Chief has already won the war,
and He wants us to get in on the victory every day
that we live."
David Jeremiah
