God’s Love and Justice (Lesson 10) Rules of Engagement

SATAN STRATEGIES: HOW TO DEFEAT THEM

The same corrupting influence Satan used in heaven, in the garden of Eden, in the days of Noah, in Sodom and Gomorrah, and with the ancient empires, he uses today to influence kingdoms, nations, organizations, agencies, leaders, homes, and families. What are Satan tactics and how can we avoid being trapped by them.

Welcome back to our series on: God’s Love and Justice.

God is love, and how we understand it affects how we respond to Satan’s influences.

Misunderstandings of God’s love can lead to negative thoughts and feelings that can harm our relationships with Him and others.

God’s love promises to guide, lead and protect us from the attacks of the enemy.

Here, we examine the strategies and tactics of Satan and what we can do to avoid falling into his evil traps.

Before we begin, let’s Pray.

God Almighty, we do not desire to fall into the hands of the enemy. Help us to be watchful, prayerful, diligent and alert at all times. In Jesus, name, Amen

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Part 1 Introduction

Though it is one we cannot see, the battle is real. There is a cosmic conflict going on around us. It is a battle between good and evil, a battle between Christ and Satan.

I John 3:8 warns us saying:

“He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8, NKJV).

From the very beginning, Satan has been working against God, trying to turn God’s entire creation against Him.

But Jesus came to our world to stop him and to save us from his evil plan!

There is a powerful story recorded in I Kings 18:19-40 that shows this great conflict between God and the forces of evil.

It happened thousands of years ago on a mountain called Mount Carmel.

The people of Israel had turned away from the true God.

They started worshiping false gods.

They worshipped gods made of wood and stone.

Were these statues innocent or was there something more sinister hiding behind these so called gods?

The prophet Elijah saw them as so significant he challenged the people to choose between the true and living God and the gods made of wood and stone.

He told them to gather on Mount Carmel, where he would prove once and for all who the real God was!

Elijah stood alone, facing 450 prophets of Baal, a false god.

The prophets of Baal cried out to their god, danced, shouted, and even cut themselves—hoping that their god would send fire from heaven.

But nothing happened.

Then, Elijah stepped forward.

He prayed to the one true God, and instantly, fire came down from heaven and burned up the offering!

There, the people saw the truth before their eyes, the false gods have no power, the Lord is the true and living God!

You see, those false gods weren’t just empty statues.

The Bible tells us what was really going on behind the scenes.

Although the Israelites thought the people were worshiping mere idols, false gods the truth was much darker.

Deuteronomy 32:17 says:

“They sacrificed to demons, not to God, to gods they did not know, to new gods, new arrivals that your fathers did not fear” (Deuteronomy 32:17).

Did you get it? These people weren’t just worshiping statues or trinkets.

They were sacrificing to demons—evil spirits pretending to be gods!

The apostle Paul warns us about this, too.

He says in 1 Corinthians 10:20:

“The things which the Gentiles sacrifice they sacrifice to demons and not to God, and I do not want you to have fellowship with demons” (1 Corinthians. 10:20).

Paul makes it clear—false gods are not just some cute trinkets or ornament.

They are demonic forces working behind the scenes to deceive people and pull them away from God.

In other words, this isn’t just about statues or rituals it’s about a war between God and Satan.

A war that has been raging since the rise of evil.

Satan’s strategy is simple: deception.

He wants to make people think they are following something good, when in fact, they are being led away from God.

But we don’t have to be trapped by Satan’s lies.

Jesus has already won the battle!

However, we must choose to stand on His side.

The battle is real, but victory is already ours—if we stand with Jesus.

Understanding the background and implication of worshipping ornaments, images, stones and trinkets and their connection to the worship of demons opens the door for us to better understand the nature of this cosmic conflict between good and evil.

In which, if we are not careful, we can find ourselves in this entanglement.

Satanic agencies are constantly at work, planning their line of attack, even attempting to block angelic agents sent by God from coming to our defense.

What then is our safeguard against these agencies.

Read Daniel 10:1-14 pay special attention to verse 12 and 13.

Write what it says to you.

Then continue to Part 2: An Angel Delayed

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Part 2: An Angel Delayed

We’ve already seen that the false gods of the nations were not just statues.

They were demons in disguise.

But Satan’s influence doesn’t stop there.

Did you know that demonic forces can also operate behind earthly rulers?

What’s more is that even angelic agents sent by God can be opposed by these forces of evil.

There is an invisible battle going on in the cosmic world.

It is one that affects what happens to us.

Sometimes, even God’s own angels face resistance from the forces of darkness!

The Bible gives us a fascinating glimpse into this invisible war in Daniel 10:1–14.

Daniel had been praying and fasting for understanding.

For three weeks, he sought God’s answer.

Then, finally, an angel appeared to him.

Notice what it says in Daniel 10:12–13:

12 Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.

13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia. (Daniel 10:12-13)

Did you get it, or did you miss it? From the very first day Daniel prayed, God sent an angel with the answer.

But the angel was blocked—for 21 days!

How is that possible?

How could a heavenly angel be stopped by an evil angel for three entire weeks? (Pausr)

God could have answered Daniel’s prayer instantly, if he had chosen but something behind the scenes was happening.

For three long weeks, Gabriel, a mighty angel of God, was wrestling with the forces of evil, specifically, the “prince of the kingdom of Persia.”

But this was no ordinary prince. The Bible reveals that a demonic power worked behind the scenes, influencing the king of Persia!

The book Prophets and Kings states:

“For three weeks Gabriel wrestled with the powers of darkness, seeking to counteract the influences at work on the mind of Cyrus. . . . All that heaven could do in behalf of the people of God was done. The victory was finally gained; the forces of the enemy were held in check all the days of Cyrus, and all the days of his son Cambyses.” (Ellen G. White, Prophets and Kings, p. 572.) cut it out. (Pausere)

Did you notice that? The angel was not fighting a human enemy, he was fighting against the powers of darkness, trying to influence the king’s decisions.

But why would God allow this struggle to last three whole weeks?

Why didn’t He just use His power to remove the force of evil instantly?

The fact that Gabriel struggled for 21 days tells us something very important: God does not force His will upon people.

As we have discussed in previous lessons, God works only through love.

Love is the foundation of God’s government.

Love does not force or coerce.

Yes, God is all-powerful.

He could have answered Daniel’s prayer in an instant.

But He doesn’t use His power in a way that violates freewill.

Even in this cosmic battle, God operates by certain rules.

These rules are what is called “rules of engagement.”

Satan has been given a certain level of freedom.

That’s why the battle continues.

But God’s power is never absent.

He works within the limits of love and freewill.

The Bible tells us in 1 John 4:8 that God is love (1 John 4:8).

He does not force obedience.

He does not use fear or control.

Instead, He allows us to choose.

What does this mean for us today?

Have you been in a situation where you had to work through love instead of force?

Maybe you wanted someone to listen, to change, to do what was right—but you couldn’t force them.

You had to wait, pray, and trust that love, not coercion, would win.

That’s exactly how God operates.

The battle is real. The forces of evil are working to deceive, delay, and destroy.

But God is still in control.

Even when answers don’t come right away, even when the struggle seems long, we can trust that God is at work behind the scenes.

If you’ve been praying for something and it feels like there’s a delay, don’t give up.

Daniel waited three weeks—but the answer was coming all along.

Know that Evil angels are constantly at work, planning their line of attack, controlling commanders, kings, and rulers, and disloyal human forces.

But God is fighting for us.

This is why our prayers are so vital.

Did you know that Satan has certain jurisdiction, but his jurisdiction is limited?

What are his limitations? Read Revelations 12:1-9 and Revelation 13:1-8. Note Satan’s limitation.

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Then, View the next segment of this video, Part 3:Dragon of Revelation

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Part 3: Dragon of Revelation

The Bible makes it clear: Satan is not just a troublemaker—he is the great deceiver, leading the whole world astray.

He does not operate alone; he uses earthly powers and systems to carry out his mission against God and His people.

Although we see in Revelation 12:7-9 this dragon (Satan) waring against God and waring against God’s people in Revelation 12:1–6, he is also depicted as the ruler behind the earthly kingdoms who persecute God’s people throughout the ages.

Hence, the book of Revelation describes a cosmic conflict where a figure, referred to as “the great dragon,” is opposing and deceiving the world.

Revelation 12:9 says

“So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him” (Revelation 12:9).

Hence, Revelation 12:7–9 shows that Satan has always been at war with God.

And Revelation 12:1–6 shows that he also fights against God’s faithful people on earth using governments, religious institutions, and world systems to enforce his will.

So, Satan lost the war in heaven, but that did not stop him.

He has turned his attention to the earth, using deception, false worship, and political power to oppose God’s kingdom.

But just how far is his reach?

Revelation gives us a dramatic vision of Satan’s influence over the kingdoms of this world.

In Revelation 13:1–8, John describes a beast rising from the sea.

The beast represents a powerful kingdom or system of government.

But this beast does not act on its own—it is empowered by the dragon, Satan himself.

Revelation 13:2 says

2 And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his power and his throne and great authority. (Revelation 13:2, NKJV).

This means that Satan is working behind the scenes, controlling earthly powers to carry out his mission against the people of God.

The beast in Revelation 13 is not just any ruler—it is a religious-political power that receives its authority from Satan.

This beast that came up out of the sea according to Revelation 13:5 speaks blasphemies against God and rules with power for forty-two months.

Revelation 13:5 says

5 And he was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he was given authority to continue for forty-two months. (Revelation 13:5)

It makes war against God’s people even appearing to triumph for a time.

This is Satan’s ultimate plan—to use human governments and false religion to steal the worship that belongs only to God.

So, Satan (the dragon) gives power and ruling authority to a beast (an earthly religious-political power).

He does this in an effort to obtain the worship due to God for himself.

Thus, the beast blasphemes God’s name; it also wars against, and even overcomes, God’s holy ones (His saints), at least for a period of time. (Pauser)

This worldwide authority and jurisdiction are given to him by the dragon, the takeover rulership of this world.

But Satan’s power has limits! His time is running out!

Even though Satan has been allowed to rule for a time, his power is not permanent. Revelation 12:12 tells us that he is full of anger and fury because he knows that his time is short!

“Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time” (Revelation 12:12).

Satan is desperate. He is working harder than ever to deceive, destroy, and recruit as many people as possible because he “knows that his time is short” (Revelation 12:12, ESV)

But God has already set limits on Satan’s reign.

Revelation 12:14 speaks of a specific prophetic timeline which reveals Satan’s limitations.

Though it may appear that Satan is winning God’s people will overcome.

Revelation 13:5 reminds us again that Satan’s rule is temporary.

The enemy knows his time is short, but he refuses to give up.

He will fight to the very end—but God has the final victory!

No matter how dark the battle gets, the future is already written in the book.

Evil will not last forever.

The suffering, pain, and oppression caused by Satan’s reign will come to an end.

This assurance is given in Revelation 21:4

“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4).

Imagine that! A world with no more death. No more suffering. No more deception. No more pain.

This is the future that God has promised—and nothing can stop it from coming.

Right now, it may seem like evil is winning.

The world is full of deception, suffering, and injustice.

But don’t be fooled—Satan’s time is short. His end is near.

God has already won! The victory is guaranteed.

That’s why we must never lose hope.

No matter how hard life gets, God’s promise is sure. (Pausre)

Job helps us understand how this comic battle affects us. What can we learn from him. Read Job 1:1–12 and Job 2:1–7Then continue to the next segment of this video, Part 4: The Case of Job

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Part 4: The Case of Job

The book of Job gives us a rare and powerful look behind the scenes of this great cosmic conflict.

In this story, we see a heavenly courtroom or council, an accusation, and a test of faith—all unfolding in ways that affect what happens on earth.

We now take a closer look at Job 1:1–12 and Job 2:1–7.

This scene helps us better understand the principles of the great controversy.

The story opens with a gathering in heaven, where God meets with His celestial beings.

But someone unexpected shows up—Satan himself!

Job 1:6 says:

“Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them.” (Job 1:6)

Many principles of the great controversy are unveiled here.

First, this isn’t just a simple meeting.

It appears to be a council meeting in which God is seated as the Judiciary Leader of this council.

And Satan appears at this meeting.

Therefore, this is not just a conversation between God and Satan, other celestial beings are present.

Second: there is an apparent existing dispute.

God asks Satan a strange question:

Job 1:8 says

“Then the Lord said to Satan, ‘Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?’” (Job 1:8)

Why would Satan need to “consider” Job?

The question only makes sense when we understand that there is an ongoing battle between God and Satan.

This battle is a dispute over who is truly worthy of worship and trust.

Third: Satan’s accusation is therefore an attack on God’s Character and Job’s Loyalty

God declares Job to be blameless, a faithful servant who loves Him.

But Satan apposes. He accuses both Job and God.

Job 1:9–10 says:

⁹ Then Satan answered the Lord, “Does Job fear God for nothing?

¹⁰ Have You not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. (Job 1:9–10)

Satan’s accusation is clear. He accuses Job of not really loving God.

He asserts that Job loves because of God’s protection and blessings.

This is therefore not just an attack on Job—it’s an attack on God’s fairness!

Satan is saying:

“Job’s loyalty isn’t real—it’s bought.”

This amounts to nothing more than slander:

It is similar to what we see in Revelation 12:10 and Zechariah 3, where Satan is called “the accuser of the brethren”

He is constantly attacking God’s people, trying to prove that their faith is not real.

Fourth: Satan alleges that God’s protection of Job (the hedge) is unfair and makes it impossible for Him to prove his allegations against Job and God.

This helps us to see that God sets clear boundaries on Satan.

These boundaries as previously indicated are called the rules of engagement.

It shows that God has place limits on what Satan can do.

This also implies that Satan has attempted to hurt Job in some way but could not because of the limitation God had set.

God responds to Satan’s accusations in Job 1:12

“And the Lord said to Satan, ‘Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person.’ So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.” (Job 1:12)

At first, Satan is given power over Job’s possessions and family, but he cannot touch Job himself.

He grants Satan power over “all that he has,” but prohibits personal harm to Job (Job 1:12, NKJV).

Later, when Satan insists that Job only cares about himself, God allows Satan to afflict Job personally—but still with limits, Satan must spare his life.

It says in Job 2:6

⁶ So the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, he is in your power, only spare his life.” (Job 2:6)

Thus, we see in Job 1:20-22, and Job 2:9-10 that Satan brings numerous calamities against Job’s household, but in every case, Job continues to bless God disclaiming Satan’s charges. (Paauer)

After losing his wealth, his servants, and even his children, Job does something incredible—instead of cursing God, he worships!

Job 1:20–22

²⁰ Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped.

²¹ And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

²² In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong. (Job 1:20–22)

Thus, we see that Satan’s accusations were false.

Job did not serve God only because of protection and blessings.

Even when everything was taken from him, he remained faithful.

Even when Job was personally afflicted with painful sores, his faith did not waver. (Pauser)

In Job 2:9–10 it says:

⁹ Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse God and die!”

¹⁰ But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips. (Job 2:9-10)

Job’s response proved Satan wrong!

God’s way of ruling the universe is fair and just.

Faithfulness is possible, even in suffering.

This story teaches us important truths about the great controversy:

There is a council or court room in the heavenly realm, where God’s character is being challenged.

We see also in this conflict between God and Satan that there are rules of engagement.

Satan has power, but only within limits.

The allegation Satan has made against God can be settle, but only with boundaries set in the heavenly court.

In this conflict, God is committed to not violating His sacred principles of love which are the foundation of His government and how He rules the universe and the other intelligent beings in it.

God’s rule is based on love, not force.

He allows us to choose Him freely, even in suffering.

The great controversy is still happening today.

Satan is still accusing.

He is still testing.

But like Job, we can choose to trust God, no matter what happens.

Desire of Ages says:

The heavenly scenes in the book of Job provide insights into the great controversy and how it affects us as servants of God.

It was generally believed by the Jews that sin is punished in this life. Every affliction was regarded as the penalty of some wrongdoing, either of the sufferer himself or of his parents.

It is true that all suffering results from the transgression of God’s law, but this truth had become perverted. Satan, the author of sin and all its results, had led men to look upon disease and death as proceeding from God,—as punishment arbitrarily inflicted on account of sin.

Hence one upon whom some great affliction or calamity had fallen had the additional burden of being regarded as a great sinner. . . .

God had given a lesson designed to prevent this. The history of Job had shown that suffering is inflicted by Satan, and is overruled by God for purposes of mercy.—The Desire of Ages, p. 471.

Therefore, even when things don’t make sense, even when trials come, we can stand firm, knowing that God loves us, that in His mercy God overrules Satan attacks.

No, this cosmic conflict is not a movie, or video game, it is a real battle.

And although Satan has obtained control over our planet because of sin, his control is limited.

He cannot go beyond the established boundaries God has set.

God also operates under this “rule of engagement” What boundary is set for God in this conflict?

Read John 12:31, John 14:30, John 16:11, 2 Corinthians 4:4, and Luke 4:6

Then, continue to the next segment of this video, Part 5: The (Temporary) Ruler of This Word

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Part 5: The (Temporary) Ruler of This World

Yes, this cosmic conflict is real, it is not a movie or video game and for a time, Satan has been granted limited control over this world within the confines of what is called the rules of engagement.

These rules of engagement apply not only to Satan and his evil angels, but they also set limits on what God can do to stop or reduce the evil that is temporarily under the enemy’s control.

Because God always keeps His promises, He will honor the rules He has agreed to—even though they allow the devil to have limited temporary control.

This means God has chosen to limit His actions in a moral way, but not in power.

Therefore, these rules of engagement do two things:

They limit Satan—he can only go as far as God allows.
They also limit God—because God keeps His promises and does not use force to stop evil immediately.

Though God is all-powerful, He does not take back His word.

Since Satan has gain temporary rule because of the actions of Adam and Eve, therefore, He has set moral limits on His own actions—without lessening His power.

But what exactly does the Bible say about Satan’s temporary rule?

New Testament Scriptures makes it clear that, though temporary, Satan has real authority—for now.

In John 12:31

Jesus calls Satan “the ruler of this world”—but He also says that his time is coming to an end!

“Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.” (John 12:31)

In John 14:30

Again, Jesus refers to Satan as the ruler of this world.

But notice that He says—Satan has nothing in Him! demonstrating that Satan has no power over Him.

John 14:30 says “I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.” (John 14:30)

In John 16:11 we see that Satan may be the ruler now, but his destiny is already decided.

He has been judged! His rule is only temporary.

“Of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.” (John 16:11)

Paul also confirms Satan’s authority on earth in 2 Corinthians 4:4 saying:

“Whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.” (2 Corinthians 4:4)

Paul calls Satan “the god of this age”.

He points out that Satan is actively blinding people from seeing the truth.

Even in Jesus wilderness encounter with Satan, Satan himself claimed authority over the kingdoms of this world.

Luke 4:6 says

“And the devil said to Him, ‘All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.’” (Luke 4:6)

Though the world has been temporarily given over to Satan, and he believed he has the right to rule, Jesus did not bow to him, neither should we.

The battle between the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness is real.

Satan’s rule brings nothing but deception, suffering, and destruction.

But Jesus came to defeat him!

1 John 3:8 says:

“For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” ( 1 John 3:8)

Jesus’ entire mission to this earth was to destroy Satan’s power—not by force, but through love, truth, and sacrifice.

But, if Jesus has already won, why does evil still exist?

There are two major reasons why God does not immediately wipe out Satan and sin while remaining true to the principles behind His government:

God grants free will to all his creatures. He does not force our will.
There are rules of engagement. Although they have not been fully revealed to us, at least for now, they do exist.

These limits on what God chooses to do have a big impact on His ability to quickly reduce or remove evil in this world.

Because of this, we still see evil and suffering, which makes some people question whether God exists or if He is truly good.

But when we understand the bigger picture of the great controversy and the limits God has set on how He will handle evil, we can begin to see why things are the way they are, at least, for now.

Thus, these limits are not about power, for God could destroy Satan in and instant.

But because God is love, He allows evil to fully reveal itself, so that no one in the universe will ever doubt His justice.

Though many may struggle with the idea of a good God allowing suffering, understanding the great controversy between good and evil, helps us see that God is not the cause of evil.

He is working to bring it to an end.

Therefore, we must understand that the evil, pain, and destruction in this world is not from God—it is the result of Satan’s temporary rule.

Right now, it may seem like Satan is winning.

The world is full of evil, deception, and suffering.

But there is no need to be discouraged. Why?

Read Mark 6:5 and Mark 9:29

Then, continue to the next segment of this video, Part 6: Limits and Rules

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Part 6: Limits and Rules

At the heart of the cosmic conflict is a dispute over God’s character.

Satan has made slanderous accusations against God’s goodness, fairness, and justice.

He has tried to convince the universe that God’s government is not based on love, but on control.

The best, and perhaps only way to disprove these accusations is through a fair and open investigation.

These claims challenge God’s entire government of love, therefore, they cannot simply be ignored, dismissed or swept under the rug.

Imagine a leader accused of corruption.

If they simply use power to silence their accuser, people will always wonder if the accusations were true.

But if the leader opens everything up for investigation, allowing full transparency, then the truth will be seen clearly—once and for all.

Satan has accused God of being unfair.

The universe is watching—and the truth will be revealed!

He is allowing the evidence to be seen.

This means that if God has agreed to certain “rules of engagement” in this cosmic battle, then He will not violate those limits—even though He has the power to do so.

But this is not because God is weak—it is because He is faithful to His word.

He will not force his will on us.

God’s power to move in our affairs is intricately connect to faith and prayer.

We see this in two striking passages:

Mark 6:5 and Mark 9:29

Mark 6:5 says:

“Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them.” (Mark 6:5)

Why couldn’t Jesus do mighty works here?

It wasn’t that He lacked power. Instead, the people’s unbelief created a barrier.

Another example shows how prayer and faith play a role in unlocking the door to God’s divine intervention:

Mark 9:29 says:

“So He said to them, ‘This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.’” (Mark 9:29)

In this story, Jesus’ disciples failed to cast out a demon.

Why? Because some battles require deeper spiritual engagement: prayer and fasting.

These verses show us something important:

Faith matters.

Prayer matters.

Fasting matters.

The Bible offers an abundant of evidence indicating that prayer, fasting and faith make a difference.

They open the door for God to act.

But we must, however, not assume that prayer, faith and fasting are the only factors at play. (Pausrew)

The great controversy is complex, and there are rules of engagement that we do not fully understand.

Though we may not have all the answers, the Bible gives us a powerful reason to trust that God will bring an end to evil and restore all things.

Paul in Romans 8:1 reminds us that our present sufferings are nothing compared to what is coming.

Romans 8:18:

“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18).

Though pain and suffering may come, Paul tells us that what God has planned for us far outweighs anything we are going through now.

Revelation 21:3–4 gives us a beautiful promise about our future, saying

3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them,

4 and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3–4)

Right now, we live in a world where Satan still has temporary control.

Evil and suffering are real.

But God has already won the victory!

Though we may not understand every detail, we can trust that:

God knows what is best.

God wants what is best.

God will bring an end to evil and make all things new!

So, keep trusting, praying, and keep believing.

The battle is almost over, and the victory belongs to the Lord!

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