Why He Came! (part 5 of 6)

Jesus came upon life's scene to do a wondrous work on our behalf. He came to fulfill our greatest need. His power was exerted to bring about that which truly enriches our lives and prepares us for eternity. He accomplished all that was necessary to bring eternal security to our lives. In the process of His work, His power was also exercised to thwart the work of another.

John wrote. . .
"Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason THE SON OF GOD APPEARED was TO DESTROY THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL." ( 1 John 3:8 ESV)

When Satan thought he was winning, he met his greatest defeat. When Satan thought he was beginning to taste his sweetest victory, he was dealt a most powerful blow. Jesus victoriously revealed His power over sin and death and provided the means to bring us safely into His eternal realm. Jesus came to destroy the work of Satan and bring us into the security of God's love (note Romans 8:28-39).

Therefore, linked to the work of Satan being destroyed, Jesus brought us PEACE and LIFE in their truest and most precious form.

Paul stated. . .
"And HE CAME AND PREACHED PEACE to you who were far off and peace to those who were near." ( Ephesians 2:17 ESV)

Jesus encouraged. . .
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I CAME THAT THEY MAY HAVE LIFE AND HAVE IT ABUNDANTLY." ( John 10:10 ESV)

And God so loved. . .
"In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that GOD SENT HIS ONLY SON into the world, so THAT WE MIGHT LIVE THROUGH HIM." ( 1 John 4:9 ESV)

Praise God for the power above any other power! Praise God that His power has been exercised on our behalf! Praise God that this power is for eternity!

Have a great day knowing Satan is defeated because JESUS CAME!
Carl
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[This focus was originally sent 12/27/1999 (Edited some with passages changed to ESV)]

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