When Satan Throws a Curve Ball, God Always knocks it out of the Park

Last night, Nightline broadcasted a simple yet controversial debate on the existence of Satan.  It was fascinating to see the droves of people lined up to witness the debate with their different perspectives on the issue.  On the way in, one girl even stated something to the effect of, "if Satan walks in and sits down on stage, then I will believe he exists.  But that's about what it will take!"  Others argued Satan's existence based on biblical terms.  To be clear, I believe that the Bible and EVERY word in it is true, and that includes what is written about Satan.... but that is not what this blog is about.

As I was watching the debate, I began to feel a sadness for the people who claim to be Christ followers and yet do not believe in the existence of Satan.  To not believe in Satan would completely rob my life's testimony of the overwhelming victory I have in Christ.  Let me explain:  Think about running a mile. You can run every day, and hope to enjoy the exercise, even compete with yourself and set goals for your run times.  But if you never run in a race you will never FULLY experience the victory possible by coming in first!  To rob God of his great enemy, and to say that we are all just here to better ourselves and enjoy the ride, leaves a great empty feeling inside me.  When is the race?  Where is the victory? 

I know that God has called me to run a great race before crowds of people watching me (Hebrews 12:1.)  I know that he has a purpose for every little evil that I go through...I have lived through too much to refuse that.  The greatest testimony I have is PROOF that He ALONE is all-powerful.  I feel sorry for those that don't get to see the work that Satan does in this world because then they also do not get to experience the awing work of God when he uses Satan's plans to achieve God's will in the end.  I have learned, over time, to rejoice in the troubles that this world, and Satan as it's current Prince of the Air, bring my way because I have learned that more often than not these troubles are a set-up for God to move; more simply a curve ball for God to knock out of the park.