Satan the Prince of Darkness

Satan the Prince of Darkness

John 12:31 Now is the time for judgment on this world; not the prince of this world will be driven out. (NIV)

            The time had come for Lucifer to make his desperate attempt to overthrow God, and to set himself up as the god of the heavens, similar to the prophetic word later given to Ezekiel concerning the King of Tyre. Ezekiel 28:2 “Son of man, say to the ruler of Tyre, “In the pride of your heart you say, ‘I am a god; I sit on the throne of a god in the heart of the seas.” But you are a mere mortal and not a god, though you think you are as wise as a god. (NIV) Lucifer knew that he needed some angels to come on his side, so that he would immediately have some followers loyal to him. Those who did not agree to come over would possibly had been dealt a heavy hand, and one can only imagine what he would have tried to do to God if he had been able to succeed.

 Therefore, he convinced a third of the angels that it would be to their best interest to team up with him because in his eyes, God’s way wasn’t the best way. Lucifer thought that he was equal to God and that he shouldn’t have to submit to the Godhead. One can possibly imagine the conversation that took place as some of the angels pleaded with Lucifer not to take this course of action, while others listened intently as the thought of self-governance without regulation crossed their minds. A third of the angels listened to Lucifer’s lies and then there was war in Heaven. Revelation 12:7-9 ⁽⁷⁾Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. ⁽⁸⁾But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. ⁽⁹⁾The great dragon was hurled down – that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. (NIV)

            The archangel, Michael, and his angels had to go to battle against Lucifer and his angels. The war was definitely a very unique one with no one being able to die at that time. The fight, however, was to determine who would stay and who would leave. Lucifer and his angels were on the losing end and were kicked out of Heaven never to be returned again. At that pivotal moment, Lucifer was no longer seen as the morning star, but his name became associated with evil. He was and still is known as Satan, devil, dragon, deceiver, and serpent – just to name a few. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. (NIV)

 Everything that was wicked became embodied through him. He no longer had the capability to love, but only hate. His wisdom became perverted with foolishness. His beauty became one of vainness. And his gifts became tools that he used to entice the whole world. The once beautiful cherub became the prince of darkness. That darkness was used to encompass the whole world. 1 Peter 5:8 Be alert and of sober mind. You enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (NIV)

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