Throughout history, the mother of God, Mary, has faced relentless attacks and criticisms from those influenced by the spirit of Satan. We will explore the biblical basis for understanding these assaults and how they align with the spiritual battle between good and evil.
Satan's Enmity Against the Woman
In Genesis 3:15, God declares, "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers." This verse establishes the adversarial relationship between Satan and the woman, representing the people of God, including Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Biblical Examples of Persecution
The Bible records numerous instances of persecution against the people of God, including:
- The Egyptian Pharaoh's attempt to kill the Hebrew male children, targeting the lineage of the Messiah (Exodus 1:15-22).
- King Herod's slaughter of the innocents in Bethlehem, seeking to eliminate the newborn Jesus (Matthew 2:16-18).
- The Jewish leaders' rejection and crucifixion of Jesus, the Son of God (John 1:10-11; Matthew 27:22-26).
These events demonstrate Satan's ongoing effort to destroy the people of God and the Messianic lineage, including Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
Spiritual Battle
The apostle Paul writes, "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 6:12). This spiritual battle involves the forces of good, led by God, against the forces of evil, led by Satan.
The attacks on the Mother of God, Mary, are part of the broader spiritual conflict between good and evil. As followers of Jesus, we must recognize and resist Satan's schemes, standing firm in our faith and honoring the holy Mother of God.
Biblical Verses:
Genesis 3:15, Exodus 1:15-22, Matthew 2:16-18, John 1:10-11, Matthew 27:22-26, Ephesians 6:12, Revelation 12:1-17
