I don’t know about you, but I’ve heard a lot of people talk about how “powerful” the devil is. They say things like, “The enemy is really fighting me,” or “Satan has me under attack.” I’ve even caught myself saying similar things. And honestly? Sometimes it does feel like all hell is breaking loose.
We talk about the enemy’s tricks, his lies, his strongholds, and how he’s destroying families, communities, and even nations. And yes—there’s some truth in that. The devil is crafty and of great strength. He’s been deceiving humanity since the Garden of Eden. He’s persistent, and he knows how to hit where it hurts.
But sometimes, I wonder… why do we spend so much time talking about what the devil is doing and so little time declaring what God has already done?
It’s like we’re so focused on the battle that we forget who already won the war.
So today, I want to gently shake you awake with this reminder:
They call the devil mighty—but have you met my God?
When It Felt Like the Devil Was Winning — But God Stepped In
Sometime ago, I hit a wall in my life.
Everything I thought was stable started falling apart—piece by painful piece. My means of financial sustenance was almost completely cut off. The little that came in wasn’t even enough to meet the basics. I faced serial failure, even in academics—an area I once found confidence in.
Then came the opposition—wave after wave of it. Not small issues, but things that felt insurmountable. At some point, I began to feel useless, like I had no value left. It was as though I was a prisoner—trapped in a dark cell ruled by a wicked tyrant with a beast’s heart, only interested in one thing: to steal, kill, and destroy everything good in my life.
And the enemy? He looked like he was enjoying it.
I’m not exaggerating. It truly felt like the devil grew happier the more I suffered. And to be honest, I started to believe he was winning. Depression was knocking, hopelessness was whispering, and I was running on empty.
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If not for the comfort of Scripture, I honestly don’t know if I would have made it through.
But let me walk you through the verses that pulled me out of the darkness—verses that became oxygen to my soul.
One day, in the middle of all the chaos, I reached for my Bible and i find something that reminded me God was still there.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
That verse didn’t shout at me. It didn’t explain away my pain.
But it wrapped itself around my heart like a blanket.
It didn’t tell me to fight harder. It didn’t ask me to be strong.
It just whispered, “Be still.”
And know.
Know that He’s God—even when the money is gone.
Even when failure feels like your new identity.
Even when every voice in your head says, “You’re done.”
And then came another scripture. One that silenced every lie of the enemy. A bold question from God Himself:
“Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?” — Isaiah 49:24
I paused when I read that.
It felt like God was calling the devil’s bluff.
It was like He was saying, “Yes, the enemy looks mighty. Yes, you may feel like a lawful captive—like you deserve this or are trapped beyond help. But do you really think I can’t step in? Do you think I, the Lord of Hosts, can’t break chains and bring deliverance?”
The verse that followed (Isaiah 49:25) hit me like lightning. It was no longer about how strong the enemy was. It became about how unstoppable my God is.
The Devil Has Power—But God Has ALL Power
Let’s be clear: the devil has some power. Scripture doesn’t deny that. He’s called the “prince of this world” for a reason. He can influence thoughts, distort truth, and tempt us to turn from God.
But here’s the thing: he’s not the king.
He’s not sovereign.
He doesn’t get the final word.
He’s on a leash, and he only operates within the boundaries God allows.
In the book of Job, Satan couldn’t even touch Job without God’s permission. And even then, God set the limits. The devil couldn’t go one inch beyond what God allowed.
That’s important to remember when life feels out of control.
The enemy may roar, but he’s not the Lion of Judah.
The enemy may accuse, but he’s not your Advocate.
The enemy may tempt, but he can’t make you fall.
The enemy may whisper lies, but he can’t undo God’s promises.
Have You Met My God?
Let me tell you about my God.
My God spoke the universe into existence with just a word.
My God parted seas, calmed storms, raised the dead, and fed thousands with a lunchbox.
My God is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
He is the Alpha and Omega—the beginning and the end.
He knows your name, your pain, your past, your purpose.
He doesn’t sleep. He doesn’t blink. He’s never caught off guard.
He’s gentle with the brokenhearted and fierce with the enemy.
He covers shame with grace and trades ashes for beauty, and turns graves into gardens.
This is the God I serve.
So yes, the enemy may try to look mighty. But when you’ve really met God—when you’ve encountered His love, His presence, His power—there’s no comparison.
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Eyes on the Victor, Not the Villain
Peter was walking on water. Can you imagine that? A regular human walking on water! As long as he kept his eyes on Jesus, he was doing the impossible.
But the moment he looked at the wind and the waves—the chaos, the threat, the danger—he sank.
He didn’t sink because the water was too strong.
He didn’t sink because the storm was too wild.
Rather, he sank because he took his eyes off the one who helped him.
Friend, if the enemy feels bigger than God right now, it’s not because he actually is—it’s because we’ve stopped looking at God.
We’ve stopped reminding ourselves of who He is.
We’ve let fear write the headlines instead of faith.
But it’s time to flip the script.
Reflection: Who’s the Star of Your Story?
Let me ask you a tough but honest question:
Who gets more airtime in your story—the enemy or your Savior?
Do your conversations, your thoughts, your prayers, and your posts point more to what the devil is doing or what God is doing?
It’s time we start making God famous again in our own lives.
Start saying things like:
- “The enemy tried, but God came through.”
- “It was tough, but grace carried me.”
- “I was hurting, but healing found me.”
Don’t just talk about how mighty the problem is. Talk about how mightier your God is—and how faithful He’s been.
Final Word: Trust the One Who’s Never Lost a Battle
Maybe today you’re tired. Worn out from fighting. Discouraged by how loud the enemy’s voice has become.
But I’m here to remind you: God hasn’t lost a single battle. Not one.
Not against sin.
Not against death.
Not against darkness.
He wins. Every time. And because you’re His—you win too.
So the next time someone says, “The devil is really working,” just smile and say:
“Maybe so… but have you met my God?”
Because once you meet Him—really meet Him—you’ll stop being impressed by the darkness.
You’ll start living in the light.
Take a moment today. Reflect. Pray. Worship.
Shift your focus. Realign your heart.
And let faith rise again in your spirit.
They call the devil mighty—
But oh, if they only knew the One who holds the stars…
If they only met your God.
