Good morning, The Bible Recap Reading: 2 Corinthians 5-9 The Bible Recap Podcast: Day 339 God is at Work in the Darkness. Why did Jesus come? How would you answer that? Most people might say “to save us” or “to show God’s love” or something similar. That’s true. But the apostle John gives a rather unexpected and clear statement as to why Jesus came. He said, “the reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work” (1 John 3:8). Immediately after the Fall, God made a promise. He told the serpent (the devil) that from the offspring of Eve would eventually come someone who would crush the head of the serpent (see Genesis 3:15). Known as the proto-evangelium, this is the first reference to the good news that the Savior would come to destroy the devil’s work and redeem us. Christmas, then, is a reminder that even in our broken world full of darkness, sin, and evil – God is still at work, bringing light to those in darkness. “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned” (Isaiah 9:2). Prayer: Lord, thank you that no matter how dark things get, you are there. I always have hope. When I’m in the dark, confused and needing direction in my life, please show me the way to go. And help me be a light to others. In Jesus’ name, amen. Hope for the Heart Devotional Christmas Devotional – 10 Wonderful Truths of Christmas - Hope for the Heart Have a blessed day! Beautiful Children; Beautiful Song. Enjoy.
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