Defended From Satan
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV
The Bible teaches that the demons are dedicated to controlling this planet for their master, Satan. Even Jesus called him “the prince of this world” (John 12:31). He is the master organizer and strategist. Many times throughout biblical history, and possibly even today, angels and demons engage in warfare. Many of the events of our own times may very well be involved in this unseen struggle.
We are not left in doubt about who will ultimately triumph. Time after time Jesus has assured us that He and the angels would be victorious: “When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory” (Matthew 25:31). The apostle Paul wrote, “The Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, in flaming fire” (2 Thessalonians 1:7–8).
Jesus also taught, “Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God” (Luke 12:8). It is impossible to comprehend one’s suffering of eternal loss when he learns that angels do not acknowledge him because he has been false in his claims to know Christ. But what a moment it is going to be for believers throughout all the ages, from every tribe, nation, and tongue, when they are presented in the Court of Heaven. Scripture calls it “the marriage supper of the Lamb” (Revelation 19:9). This is the great event when Jesus Christ is crowned King of kings and Lord of lords. Both believers of all ages and all the angelic hosts will join in bowing their knees and confessing that He is Lord.
Our Father and our God, You are the King of kings and Lord of lords. You are Captain of the heavenly hosts. Please open my spiritual eyes so I can see Your holy angels fighting for me. I know the war is already won. Hallelujah! Help me to live victoriously through Jesus Christ my Lord, in whom I pray. Amen.
Billy Graham, Unto the Hills: A Daily Devotional (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2010).