What Did Satan Actually Know?

carpecollum@gmail.com — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:53:54 GMT

I wonder what the devil knew about Jesus. Jesus was praised and worshiped at His birth with much commotion. I have to believe Satan noticed all the activity and had his eye on Jesus as He grew up. Then, at Jesus' baptism, a voice from heaven said, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased" (Matt. 3:17). Immediately after His baptism, Jesus is led by the Spirit (the Holy Spirit) into the wilderness SO THAT He might be tempted by the devil. This was an arranged meeting, God vs. Satan.

The tempter's (Matt. 4:3) first two questions began with: "If You are the Son of God..." I wonder if the devil knew Jesus really was the Son of God. He temped Jesus to PROVE He was the Son of God. Did he know? He had just heard the Father speak from heaven to confirm His Son. Did the devil believe it? Did he have a clue as to the plan (the mystery) God was revealing through His Son?

I take great pleasure in knowing God had one up on Satan the whole time. God had a plan that He didn't reveal to ANYONE...until it was finished! Jesus did not tell anyone (in clear language) what was happening. Did Satan know Jesus would deal a death blow upon His resurrection and ascension? I have to believe he was in the dark. If he had known, surely he would have done everything in his power to SAVE Jesus from death on a cross! Instead, all Satan's servants steadily marched towards their perceived victory, killing the very Son of God! It was their demise.

Praise God for His amazing mystery which has now been revealed!

Daily Bible Message

What Did Satan Actually Know?