Message #4 (of 20) from the PrayerPower radio series
"Spiritual Covering"

by Kaye Johns

Satan is a powerful enemy, but we must never think of spiritual warfare as a battle between equal opponents. God and Satan are not equal.

Satan is a created being, an angel. He is, or at least he was, perhaps the most beautiful angel God ever created, maybe the most powerful--and pride was his downfall.

Satan was cast down to the earth when he said in his 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 mountains. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High." [Isaiah 14:12-14]

Satan was wrong. He could not make himself like the Most High God then, and he cannot today. He was thrown out of heaven, sent to the earth, and when he successfully deceived Adam and Eve, he won the right to rule the world--temporarily. Jesus defeated Satan at the cross, and Jesus will return for the final victory.

Meanwhile, it’s been our responsibility, as disciples of Christ, to use Jesus’ name and His authority to stand our ground and advance His kingdom on earth through prayer. We’re a significant part of the battle, like the generals commanding the troops. Our assignment is to pray [Ephesians 6:18].

Pray with me now -- Lord Jesus, even though we know the war is won, sometimes the battles seem lost. Help us to keep our eyes on You, for we ask it in Your powerful name. Amen.

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