God indeed uses unjust persecution mightily for His purposes. 1. There is a cosmic war between God and Satan. 2. Satan has done all that he could to thwart God's plan. 3. Christ declares His victory to the demons. *** Lessons to remember: 1. There is a war. 2. Believers will suffer. 3. There can be great victory in suffering. 4. Nothing can stop God's plan. 5. There is victory in Jesus.