A huge group of demons descended upon him and attacked his body. Anthony decided to spend a night alone in a large tomb. At night they saw the mountain become full of wild beasts, and him also fighting as though against visible beings, and praying against them.” Anthony at his desert home, “they heard tumults, many voices, and, as it were, the clash of arms. Anthony the Great: “The lion was roaring, wishing to attack” Public Domain / Wikimedia CommonsĪ 3rd-4th century desert monk, we know about St. Rather, let these stories be reminders that Satan and his temptations to sin are real – even if you don’t see him like these saints did. Though Satan rages on, looking for souls to pull down to hell with him, any person who abides in Jesus cannot be separated from God. Of course, Jesus has already overcome Satan and all the evil forces of this world. Though Satan and his demons rarely reveal themselves to ordinary people, when it comes to those who are strong in the Lord like the saints, demons apparently sometimes make open attacks. The spiritual world is real, and there is a battle going on. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” – 1 Peter 5.8 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” – Ephesians 6.11-12 “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
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