This world and all its system is founded upon a lie. God told Adam not to touch the tree of knowledge of good and evil, but Adam disobeyed — based on what? The serpent’s story was “thou shalt not surely die,” but God said “thou shalt surely die”.
This world and all its system is founded on that one act. One act of disobedience plunged the whole world into despair. One act of disobedience produced the likes of Mussolini and Hitler. One act of disobedience produced the cross of Christ, the most heinous act of all.
But, what good would it have done for God to let man die and just say, “See? I told you so.” No, God is love. He created man out of His love, and He saves man out of His love. The Lord therefore had to bring a truth that would forever dispel the lie that the devil sowed. What did He do? He slew the Lamb. He gave Himself for our transgressions.
In the cross of Christ, I see that my sin, however small or great, would eventually destroy me. But, in His cross I also see His infinite love for me — that He would be willing to give Himself for me, and it didn’t stop there. He is the Way, the Truth, the Life. No death or grave can hold down Life. He had to raise again, and He did. And in His resurrection I am lifted up, sitting together with Him in heavenly places, even now.
Praise the Lord!