Genesis 3:15. And I will put enmity between you [the serpent] and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.
From the very beginning, God knew the source of all the suffering and problems that would plague the world—the ancient serpent, called the devil or Satan (Revelation 12:9). This enemy of humanity has been working behind the scenes ever since, deceiving, dividing, and destroying wherever he can. He operates by controlling evil spirits and demons, unleashing disasters, calamities, and confusion throughout the earth.
When exactly did Satan first appear? The Bible reveals that Lucifer, once a magnificent angel adorned with beauty and splendor, became proud and rebelled against God (Ezekiel 28:14–19). His pride led to a cosmic rebellion that escalated into war in heaven. The archangel Michael and his angels fought against him and the rebellious angels who followed him. Satan was defeated and cast down to the earth with his followers. From that moment on, he has relentlessly worked to lead the whole world astray (Revelation 12:7–9). His mission has never changed: to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10).
But God, in His perfect wisdom and love, had already prepared the solution to undo all the destruction caused by the devil. From the very moment sin entered the world, God declared the promise of salvation—the promise of His Son’s sacrifice. Speaking to the serpent in the Garden, God foretold both the suffering and the ultimate victory of Christ: “You will strike his heel” referring to the crucifixion, and “He will crush your head” pointing to the resurrection and complete defeat of Satan (Genesis 3:15).
This promise is found throughout the Old Testament, evident in its events, prophecies, and covenants. Those who believed in this promise were saved by faith. Abel trusted in God’s way of salvation and offered a blood sacrifice, foreshadowing the work of Christ. In contrast, those who dismissed or distorted God’s promise perished. Tragically, Cain rejected God’s way of salvation and instead relied on his own works, leading to his downfall (Genesis 4:1–9).
For over 400 years, the Israelites were helpless under the oppressive rule of Pharaoh in Egypt. They were enslaved, burdened, and without hope of escape. But when they obeyed God’s command and applied the blood of the Passover Lamb to the doorframes of their homes, the power of death passed over them. No deadly plague touched them, and they were delivered by God’s mighty hand (Exodus 12:1–30).
In the same way, Jesus Christ, our eternal Passover Lamb, was sacrificed for us (1 Corinthians 5:7). Just as the blood of the lamb protected the Israelites from destruction in Egypt, the blood of Jesus now saves us from the power of sin and eternal separation from God. Through His precious blood, He secured eternal redemption for us — a redemption that can never be lost or taken away. He purchased complete forgiveness for all our sins — past, present, and future — and He won total victory over sin, death, and the devil for everyone who believes in Him.
This is why Jesus declared, “Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad” (John 8:56). Abraham was saved, not by his works, but by believing in the promise of the coming Messiah: “Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness” (Genesis 15:6). It was only by God’s grace that Abraham understood the significance of the blood sacrifice, pointing to Christ.
Yet, sadly, most people throughout history have failed to see the mystery of the Lamb. Relying on their own righteousness or good works, they perished, missing the only way of salvation. Everything we are, and all that we have, is because of God’s amazing grace. Even the faith to believe is not something we can boast about—it is the free gift of God, not a result of our own effort (Ephesians 2:8–9).
While we were still trapped in sin and hopelessness, God, in His mercy, sent His only Son to bring us back to Himself. He was under no obligation to save us, yet He did. Though we did not deserve His love, He poured out His grace upon us through the cross. On that cross, Jesus dealt with every problem of our past, present, and future, once and for all.
When you believe that Jesus is your True Priest who lives in you, you are no longer bound by guilt, shame, or fear. When you trust that the work of your True Priest was completed on the cross, demolishing the power of sin over you, you can boldly declare your freedom in Christ, no matter what situation you face.
Do not rely on your emotions, which can change, but cling to the unchanging truth of the cross of Jesus Christ (Romans 7:14–25; Romans 8:1). Fix your eyes on Jesus, your True Priest, and you will not grow weary or lose heart (Hebrews 12:3). Live every day enjoying and proclaiming the Good News that Jesus is the Christ!
Prayer. Father, I thank You for preparing the perfect Lamb for me, Your Son, Jesus Christ. By His own blood, He obtained eternal redemption for me. Therefore, I declare there is no condemnation for me because I am in Him. I declare that I have been set free from the law of sin and death. I declare that I am Your child forever, and sin will no longer have dominion over me. I declare that as far as the east is from the west, You have removed all my sins from me, and You remember them no more. I declare that the Lord Jesus, my True Priest, lives in me now and will be with me until the end of the age. In Jesus’ wonderful name, Amen.