It [the beast] was allowed to wage war against God’s holy people and to conquer them. It was also given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation.
Revelation 13:7
Earth. Who’s in charge? Satan. But he only has control insofar as God allows it. That’s one of the reasons we have nothing to fear. The enemy might plot against you, he might plan attacks, he might even succeed, but he doesn’t win. The thing to remember is that no one has control or authority unless God allows them to have it. So when Satan “wages war against God’s holy people” (see Rev. 13:7), it’s because God allowed it. Why God allows the enemy to do such things is a mystery, but one that we have to trust.
If God allows something to come to pass, he must have a good reason. The God Girl is fear-free and full of peace because of this. She knows who is in charge and who wins. She knows whose side she is on and the protection he offers. Even if God allows an apparently terrible thing to come into your life, don’t fear, but trust that it is for your good. All you need to do is choose to seek him, and you will find in God’s Word the answer to how you are to react to trials and suffering. When you willingly obey and refuse to accuse God of not living up to his promises, you will over time find yourself exactly where you need to be. And peace will be your constant companion.