Dave’s Monday Blast – December 10, 2018
Throughout the Old Testament, we read prophecies of Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah. His coming is first foretold in Genesis 3:15. “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” This is the first time the Good News is mentioned in the Bible. Right after Adam and Eve had fallen into sin, God immediately revealed His plan to send a Redeemer, His Son, to offer salvation to a sinful world.
Cissie Graham Lynch (Granddaughter of Billy Graham) comments, “Can you see the promise of Jesus in this passage? The phrase ‘I will put enmity between you (Satan) and the woman (all of humanity)’ describes the coming, long lasting struggle between good and evil. ‘You shall bruise his heel’ refers to Satan’s attempts to defeat Christ, the woman’s offspring. ‘He shall bruise your head’ foretells Christ’s victory over Satan when He defeated death.”
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, by Charles Wesley refers to this passage of Scripture: “Come, Desire of nations, come, Fix in us Thy humble home; Rise, the woman’s conquering Seed, Bruise in us the serpent’s head.”
Lynch continues: “Since the beginning of time, Satan has been out to steal, kill, and destroy us. He desires for you to follow his evil, destructive, and deadly path. He repeatedly attempted to defeat Christ during His 33 years on earth, and I am sure Satan thought he had the final victory when Christ took His last breath. But when Jesus rose from the grave, He conquered death and defeated Satan. Remember, Jesus came to give life to you and me.” (John 10:10)
Whether you are dreading this Christmas season or excitedly anticipating all it brings, keep in mind my friends that Christ stands in victory. Don’t let Satan rob you of the joy of the season. Christmas is the time when we remember that God’s Son was born…born to live so that He could die for you. What a precious thing to celebrate!
What are you doing today to appreciate and focus on the gift of Christ this Christmas season? I would encourage you to take the time to read through some Messianic prophecies this week: Numbers 24:17; Deuteronomy 18:18-19; 2 Samuel 7:12-14; Job 19:25; Psalm 7:14; Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 53; Micah 5:2. You will be encouraged.
