Last year, a new plant species and genus was discovered in a U.S. national park for the first time in decades. It was a little fluffy, fuzzy flower that was given the name “wooly devil” because of its two striking red petals that reminded researchers of the devil’s horns. In Revelation 12, the devil is pictured as a red dragon with ten horns, but that’s symbolic. In truth, he is a fallen archangel who moves through the earth “seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8).

Satan was defeated at Calvary, but his final doom will only occur after the thousand-year reign of Christ (Revelation 20:10). In the meantime, we must determine to live in consistent victory over his schemes (Ephesians 6:11). That requires prayer. Our greatest leverage over the devil doesn’t come by shaking our fists but by bending our knees. Ask God for victory today regarding any situation in which you feel the devil is active.

Satan trembles when he sees, the weakest saint upon his knees.
William Cowper