of Persia” would attempt to stop God’s help from reaching Daniel and the Jews in Persia. Yes, Satan was defeated at the cross (John 16:8, 11; Hebrews 2:14). But the legal action of the cross has not been fully executed. Satan has been judged and sentenced, but his “execution” awaits. It will be accomplished at the end of the Millennium (Revelation 20:10). Earthly victories depend on heavenly victories. Prayer, that God would defend us against Satan’s tactics, is our chief weapon against him now.