[servantboy777]

satan is very much in control of world events, but only for a short while.
Eph:6,12-13
12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day

[HiTech RedNeck]

Quite true. In the Lord’s plan, he represents a test. He’s defeat only to those who are unwilling to accept the Lord’s superior power. For those who are willing, he’s a goner.