Confrontation - Ellen G. White

Chapter 8
A Threat to Satan’s Kingdom
At the birth of Christ, Satan saw the plains of
Bethlehem illuminated with the brilliant glory of a
multitude of heavenly angels. He heard their song,
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,
good will toward men.” The prince of darkness saw
the amazed shepherds filled with fear as they
beheld the illuminated plains. They trembled
before the exhibitions of bewildering glory which
seemed to entrance their senses. The rebel chief
himself trembled at the proclamation of the angel
to the shepherds, “Fear not: for behold, I bring you
good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all
people. For unto you is born this day in the city of
David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” He had
met with good success in devising a plan to ruin
men, and he had become bold and powerful. He
had controlled the minds and bodies of men from
Adam down to the first appearing of Christ. But
now Satan was troubled and alarmed for his
kingdom and his life.
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