As humans look out on the world in which we live, it is clear that this is a place of evil. In our age of 24 hour news, this reality is only highlighted as more and more the media pushes sensational, shocking stories to keep viewers tuned in. As the Bible clearly shows, God is all powerful. In light of this, then, why doesn’t God simply end all evil in the world He has the power to do so.
This is a good question, and the answer is all about you, or more specifically, the salvation of all humanity. In order for the Lord to remove all evil from the world, He would have to destroy everything, and everyone who is evil. It sounds good until you realize that this includes you. All of us are mired in the evil of sin in this world, and when the Law of God is taken at its full meaning, it is clear that no one can escape form this truth. If God were to simply destroy all evil in the world, then He would have to destroy you as well. This, as you know, is contrary to the will of God for humanity.
As Jesus was making his final journey back to Jerusalem, His eyes were set on doing exactly what needed doing that His own creating may be restored to perfection. Jesus goal and plan was to do exactly what most desire, destroy all evil in the world. Only, Jesus set out to do it in such a way that He would preserve us from the purge. However, the godly wisdom of His cross is hidden from our human thoughts. That we humans are in need to salvation is clear. What is not so clear is that we cannot save ourselves. By nature we try to make up for our failings. Hidden is that Christ Jesus saves us from death by death and resurrection.
Jesus chose the hardest way as a glorious demonstration of His deep, abiding love for us. Jesus shoulders the load of sin for us. In His flesh our Lord carries all the evil, injustice, and suffering of this world, and on the cross all that is evil is destroyed in the dead body of God. This suffering in our place is the ultimate sign of our Lord’s love from which spring forgiveness and hope. The life we now live, we live in Jesus, as such, as we live in His Word, share His Word in our lives, the mission of ending evil in the world continues until that day when our Lord shall come with the final end of all suffering. As that day draws near, keep your eyes n Jesus. He will never fail you.
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