God Reigns Supreme

I think that we have become a nation that doesn’t take the Devil seriously. There are those that enter our schools while publicly identifying as Satan worshipers. We see movies that seem to glorify the things that were once associated with spiritual darkness. Most people, if asked, would describe the Devil as being red, carrying a “pitch fork” and having a pointed tail. We have jokes about the Devil and those that go to hell. What we are greatly lacking is a healthy awareness of His power and that of his demons. Luther didn’t miss that in “A Mighty Fortress”. The third verse clearly declares that there are many demons, just as the possessed man in the Bible spoke of being filled with multiple demons. “And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us; The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure, One little word shall fell him.” Even though we are surrounded with a spiritual battle taking place between angels and demons, and even though you and I have no power and authority over them, God has promised triumph to all who walk by faith. Where do we find this triumph? In the truth of His word and in Him who is Truth. Even though the Devil is threatening disaster and judgement upon us, we will not fear, for God’s authority and words destroy the Devil’s power. When Jesus told a demon to leave someone, it had to obey. Through faith in Christ, we have been given the authority to rebuke the Devil. The word that God gives us, the Bible, and the prophetic word of God exist whether we believe or the Devil agrees. “That word above all earthly pow’rs, no thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him Who with us sideth; Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; The body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still, His kingdom is forever.” God pours out his Holy Spirit and His gifts on His people. He pours His Holy Spirit on us, equipping us and fulling His word. We are being called to love God more than we love family and our life... take up your cross and follow Jesus. They can attack us physically, but only God determines our eternity. He rules all things. Father, again we see Your might, Your power, Your promise, and the assurance of eternal life to all who believe. To You be glory. Amen