Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  We are BLESSED because of JESUS CHRIST!!!

  Okay, often it is said "why did God let this happen", or, "why did God do this to ....me....my family.....my friends..... or".  Well, the truth of the matter is satan is the prince of this world.  Why did Jesus say the "prince of this world" rather than satan or the devil.  This statement was made to give emphasis to the disciples (and us) of who we will be dealing with.  To say satan or the devil would equate to my saying watch out for Billy Bob, not much meaning, just caution.

     HOWEVER, by saying prince of this world throws more meaning into what Jesus is saying?  WHY?  Who is a prince?  A prince is a person of power and authority and, for the most part, can do or command what he wants.  This is satan.

   Satan corrupts the minds of man, the master of deception, sin and disease.  He roams freely about the earth looking to pollute the minds of non-believers and create doubt in the minds of believers.  Yes, we have all been there:  "Am I really saved"?  Satan does like to throw doubt darts.  2 Corinthians 4: 4 The god of this age (satan) has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

  So what are we to do?  What does Jesus say about this?  John 14: 30 I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me,

  Then in John 16: 11 and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.

   Jesus is telling the disciples and us that He (satan) has no hold over Jesus and is condemned.  This is encouraging news for the believer and should strengthen our belief.

  Okay, so what about the King of Kings and Lord of Lords?  This should be our triumphant yell or scream that Jesus Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords and will overcome the prince of this world.  Here are some verses that should make your heart jump for joy and let you know Jesus is our savior and has complete power over the prince. (remember a King is greater than a prince :) )

This first scripture refers to GOD!

1 Timothy 16: 15 which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

  These next scriptures refer to JESUS!

  Revelation 16: 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS!

  Revelations 17: 14 They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.”

  Now, wait for it----wait for it---- and........

   Mark 13: 26 “At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

  We should rejoice and not stand in fear as we, the believers, know the ending of this great novel and book we call the BIBLE.  Thank you for reading. Love y'all!

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny