In 478 BC, Esther became queen of Persia. A beautiful Jewish woman, taken as a bride to the King Ahasuerus, but with a far greater purpose than mere status; she saved the Jewish people from an attempted genocide by Haman. Satan knew that Jesus would come from the Jewish race, therefore, Evil thought that this race must be annihilated! But God’s protection arose from a queen, perfectly placed in a position of power for such an evil time. Haman was hung on the gallows he planned for the Jews (Esther 7:10). As a baby, the announced birth of Jesus and His coming kingdom, riled King Herod! His power was threatened! The decree was sent out to kill all males two and under to prevent His Kingdom. (Matthew 2:16-18). But the angelic warning to flee to Egypt was sent by God and His life was spared. His kingdom WOULD come, and no evil scheme could prevent it.
While in His earthly ministry, a crowd attempted to push Jesus off a cliff, thereby ending His ministry, and ultimately, preventing His death for the sins of mankind upon the cross. Yet, Jesus walked through the crowd to safety as if nothing could touch Him. Evil was held at bay. (Luke 4:29-30)
When Jesus died upon the cross, evil rejoiced! The demonic realm celebrated! Evil had finally killed the Savior. BUT, on the third day, Jesus rose in victory, conquering death! The path of redemption was now open! The Kingdom of God couldn’t be prevented.
Satan has lost every round, so he has devised new plans… if there is no Israeli people then Jesus cannot fulfill prophecy by coming back to rule and reign from the throne of David (Luke 1:32). Thus, the Holocaust’s goal was a demonic plan hatched in the bowels of hell to destroy every last Jew. Not only did this horrific plan fail, but it gave birth to the Jews getting their homeland back again in May of 1948, which was also prophecy fulfilled (Isaiah 66:8). Another satanic fail.
When Jesus comes in the clouds to receive His own unto Himself, there is a demonic attack to try to destroy Him from coming. Revelation 12:7-8, tells us of a war in the heavenlies between Satan and the demonic realm that wars with Michael the archangel and the angelic army. This will be another failed attempt to stop the coming of our Lord.
Presently, evil’s plan is to destroy the land of Israel so Jesus cannot return to the City of God, Jerusalem, that bears His name (2 Chronicles 33:7). This is a last-ditch effort to prevent the coming reign of Christ over the whole world, where we will rule and reign with Him for 1000 years.
Friends, evil is everywhere, but it cannot stop the perfect will of God or His prophecies from being fulfilled. Prepare your heart for more great evil to come, but recognize that evil WILL be thwarted and the kingdom of God will come just as He said. What a joy to think of a world FINALLY ruled in righteousness, justice and love. Only then, will perfect peace come!
Come Lord Jesus, Come!
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