The devil is popular in Hollywood. Over the years, his name has appeared in the titles of many movies: The Devil Wears Prada, The Devil in a Blue Dress, The Devil and Daniel Webster, and others. But Satan is no movie star. He’s a malignant fallen archangel whose goal is to damage and destroy God’s creation. In Revelation 12, we see his anger and rage during the last half of the Tribulation. Throughout the book of Revelation, he’s seen as opposing the Lord’s people in every way possible.

How thankful we feel as we also see God’s care for His people during this time. Remember, the devil is a created being. God is infinite and eternal; Satan isn’t. God is everywhere present at once; Satan isn’t. God possesses unlimited power and authority; Satan doesn’t. God will be eternally victorious; Satan will be cast into hell.

Satan is alive and well on earth today, so cloak yourself in the armor of the believer (Ephesians 6:10-18) and resist him. He will flee from you (James 4:7).

Keep us from the evil one; uphold our faith most holy, and let us trust you solely with humble hearts and lowly.
Adapted by Martin Luther