The apostle John tells us that the reason the Son of God was manifested was "that he might destroy the works of the devil," (1 Jn.3:8). No, it's not just a nice little children's story about a Baby being born in poverty and in filth in a stable, though that is part of His humiliation. The birth of Jesus Christ was God's declaration of war against the devil and his angels. It was God putting Satan on final notice that his time was up.
Yes, He came to die for our sins, and to reconcile us to God. And in order to do that He had to defeat the devil and his hellish forces and powers that are at work in this sinful world. He came for that very purpose. It was no accident that He came. It was charged with heavenly purpose. God was up to something cosmic when He sent his Son into the world. And we have seen some of what He has in mind;but we must await another day to see fully what was involved in that majestic plan.
Are you excited by the prospect of seeing God's plan unfold before your very eyes? Are you glad that you are part of this great plan? Or are you afraid that this plan might be directed against you, because you still belong to the devil's kingdom and people?
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