To me Devin, that was because Satan was running loose and so was the demons. Jesus said that the Prince who ruled the world (I believe to be Satan) was going to be cast out. To me it is important to consider the time frame, and also not exclude revelation. Revelation is so very important, but then again, so is reading some of the Old Testament and studying it with the Holy Spirit.
I personally believe now today due to the victory of Christ (which I digress), over all things he has cast out Satan and his demons, the false prophet (not to say there aren’t people today lead by their own desires to try to predict stuff) and the beast which was all cast away in the lake of fire forever.
It’s up to the individual and studying scripture and relying on the Holy Spirit, does Darkness still exist today? Yes still does, and do people tend to be lead by their own desires, now today it appears to be so according to James. Do we wrestle against flesh and blood? No, but we do wrestle around with dark forces that can reside in our heart (for example “spirit of greed”, “spirit of manipulation”, “spirit of hatred”, and the like, I believe these still exist today in our world which the armor of God is needed and being lead by the spirit to guard against from plaguing the heart completely in which The Word of God can push these dark things out by seeking and searching for the light of the world).
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man. And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true. I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.”
John 8:12-20 KJV
If people believe Satan and demons are still running around, that is between them and God but I don’t anymore so I don’t have much to say on the topic other than what is noted above.
Thank you for asking Devin.