Trust in God is the result of a choice. God’s way of life was not the only choice our first parents faced. The serpent presented Eve with an alternative, convincing her that his approach was the better way. He persuaded her that God had withheld important information from her, that God was misleading her (Read Genesis 3:1-6). Eve then persuaded Adam to join her in rebelling against God’s instruction by partaking of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Read Genesis 2:15-17).
As a result, another “ruler” (Read John 12:31), the one who exercises influence over “all the kingdoms of the world” (Read Matthew 4:7-9), could introduce humanity to a different way of life. This ruler is “that serpent of old, called the devil and satan, who deceives the whole world” (Read Revelation 12:9). Over time he has even introduced a counterfeit religious message a “different gospel” (Read Galatians 1:6-8) that is opposed to God’s plan and His purpose for us.
We must understand the significance of satan introducing to humanity a different way of life, a way opposed to God. Satan’s message is cloaked in acceptable sounding language that seems right to our natural way of thinking (Read 2 Corinthians 11:13-15). He has even convinced most people that God’s ways are foolish (Read 1 Corinthians 2:14). In so doing, satan has become not only the ruler but the “god” of this age (Read 2 Corinthians 4:4). Paul refers to him as “the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience” (Read Ephesians 2:2).
What prophetic words did God say to “that serpent of old”?
“So the Lord God said to the serpent: ‘Because you have done this . . . I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel’ ” (Genesis 3:14-15).
Here, early in human history, God promised hope for humanity. He promised that the appointed Seed (the Messiah) would deliver mankind from the rule of satan. As we will see, this early prophecy also shows God’s commitment to carry to completion His plan to mold humanity into His own spiritual image to establish a kingdom that will produce the fruit of the tree of life instead of the fruit of satan’s deceptions.
The prophecy of a promised Seed starts a thread that runs throughout the Bible. It is God’s firm promise of an dear caring Saviour and Redeemer, a glorieus King who will reign with righteousness and sovereignty and bring peace and salvation to all who are willing to abide in God with all their heart.
How long has God planned His Kingdom?
“Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Matthew 25:34).
God planned from before the creation of man to establish His Kingdom. Nothing will prevent Him from bringing it to pass. From the opening pages of the Bible God explains why He created us and how He will establish His Kingdom. Let us all remain humble and become sustainable through God’s mighty marvelous, righteous Word and His truth fulfilling Holy Spirit
Much love JoY, Peace and Blessings through Jesus Christ, our almighty dear caring Lord, Saviour and Redeemer, in who we faithfully abide, trust, believe and abundantly do receive throughout His marvelous righteous Word and truth fulfilling Holy Spirit. ✝️🔥👑🙏🕊️
💫 Emmanuel 💫
