Satan would get his way, but only for a little while. This “hour” of darkness is all he would be allowed before his defeat would be made obvious on Easter morning.
BibleGateway: Luke 22:39-53 ESV Text: Luke 22:39-53 Luke 22:39–53 (Listen) Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives 39 And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. 40 And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” 41 And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42 saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from…