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Although the Bible identifies Satan as the "prince of the power of the air" and the ruler of this world (Ephesians 2:2; John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11), God maintains overall control as "Lord of heaven and earth" (Matthew 11:25). He gives the devil considerable latitude in what he does, but God retains the right and power to intervene.
The biblical record shows that God sparingly uses His power to intervene, often letting the natural course of events work out His purpose and plan for mankind. Remember that Jesus told Pontius Pilate, "You could have no power at all . . . unless it had been given you from above" (John 19:11).
"The God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the all-glorious Father" is the main subject of Ephesians 1 (verses 3 and 17, Revised English Bible). His throne is "far above all government and authority, all power and dominion, and any title of sovereignty that commands allegiance, not only in this age but also in the age to come. He put all things in subjection beneath His [Jesus'] feet . . ." (verses 21-22, REB).
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