Satan & Christmas:

Something To Think About, The enemy of our faith:

Half-a-dozen times over the past weekend I was Satan--actually a caricature of the evil spirit-being.  We just concluded our annual presentation of a live nativity.  This year we had eight scenes that were part of our presentation.  We take guests on tours of the scenes.  Most of the scenes are populated with actors dressed in appropriate costumes, who act out the scene of which they are a part.  The guides are also characters "from" the Biblical account.  They have assumed the role of various Apostles, Mary, Elizabeth, a Roman soldier, Nicodemus, and even Judas.  At the suggestion of a veteran guide, this year I assumed the role of Satan, or as he identified himself to the guests on his tour, "Lou C. Fir." Lou is proud (Isaiah 14:12-14, Ezekiel 28:12-17), he is a creature of anger (Revelation 12:12, [he is able to take advantage of our unresolved anger, Ephesians 4:26-27]), He is a liar (John 8:44), and the devil is supremely selfish.  His minions, the demons use up and destroy those they possess.  He himself is described as "a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour" (1 Peter 5:8).  He, more than anyone I know of, fits the description of one who came to "steal, and kill, and destroy" (John 10:10).  I tried to pick up on these traits in my portrayal of our great enemy. There is no doubt that Satan is powerful and very smart.  There is also no doubt that his doom is sure.  I once heard a comedian describe Satan as the dumbest character in history--he thinks he is going to win. In the current configuration of things Satan does appear to making great progress.  In Job 1 he brags about his free movement in the world.  He is described in Ephesians 2 as the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.  (Ephesians 2:2).  John says that the "whole world lies in the power of the wicked one" (1 John 5:19).  You can read about his doom in Revelation 20. By default we are part of the domain where Satan holds sway.  We must choose to follow Christ.  There is a link below that gives you more information. It's Something To Think About. Here is a site where you can find out about Jesus Christ and His plan for you.  You'll find several opportunities to explore.  If we can help you, let us know.