The reason the Son of God appeared

The Reason the Son of God appeared

“The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.” (1John 3:8b). Do not be mistaken - the world in which we live is full of beauty and wonder. How magnificent the sunrise lately. The fascinating life of little creatures around us is a joy to behold. Be it a garden worm chewing compost, a hawk hovering in the sky, cattle grazing, children playing, lovers walking on the beach, or old friends enjoying a yarn and a cuppa together. The Lord God’s world is very lovely indeed.

In every part of the world, however - we see corruption, injustice, war, hatred, bitterness, human communities, nations and families torn apart. We see the suffering of the poor, and the indifference of the wealthy. We see ugly crimes, bitter family feuds.

We must never forget that Jesus is God the Son, come to earth. He has come in to deal with the arch-enemy of the human race, the devil. Or Satan, or the Evil One. These names are given to this creature who’s entire agenda is to thwart the plan of God.

It is of course a cop-out, to say ‘the devil made me do it’. But it is also a sophisticated lie, and a foolish retreat from God’s Word, to deny the existence and action of ‘the evil one’. Again, people have been asking ‘why’ of the tragic events of Port Arthur some 10 years ago. One answer we must not miss is this: the Evil One! Sin is irrational capitulation to do the will of the evil one - idiocy.

O Jesus you came to reverse the horror of the fall, through your death, your grace, healing, forgiveness and eternal life. Thank you.