And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand (Matthew 12:25).
The Lord Jesus revealed an important reality about Satan, his kingdom and structure when He addressed the accusation of the Pharisees that He cast out demons by Beelzebub, the prince of devils. In response, He asked a simple but profound question: “…How can Satan cast out Satan?” (Mark 3:23). Through this statement, the Master unveiled something significant about the nature of satanic operations.
The Lord Jesus explained that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. This tells us something crucial: Satan operates with an organized structure; he has a kingdom. This kingdom functions with coordination and hierarchy. Demonic forces operate within an ordered system designed to oppose the purposes of God and influence the affairs of this world.
This insight helps us understand why the Bible speaks of principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this world, and spiritual wickedness in high places (Ephesians 6:12). These terms describe ranks and authorities within Satan’s kingdom of darkness. But they’re all under your feet.
The Bible says we’re seated together with Christ in the heavenly realms, “Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come” (Ephesians 1:21). In Christ, you belong to the Kingdom of God, a far greater and superior Kingdom ruled by righteousness, truth and divine authority.
Therefore, it makes no difference the structure of Satan’s kingdom or his modus operandi; you’re the one in charge. You have the dominion. Through the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, you stand firmly in the victory and authority of Christ over Satan, hell, and the powers of darkness.
No structure of darkness can prevail against you or the authority of the Kingdom of God to which you belong. You’re not within their jurisdiction. You’re in the Kingdom of God’s Love-Son (Colossians 1:12-13), where you reign and rule over all things by Jesus Christ. Hallelujah!
Prayer / Confession
Dear Father, thank you for the light of your Word which gives me insight into spiritual realities. I walk in the authority of the Kingdom of God and stand firm in the victory Christ has accomplished for me. Every influence of darkness is subdued under the authority of Christ, and I live triumphantly in your truth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
