1 Peter 3:18. For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.
Most people are unaware of the reality of original sin (Romans 3:10, 23). Because of this, they remain under the control of Satan, who deceived Adam and Eve in the beginning (Genesis 3:1-6).
As a result, humanity lives under condemnation, bound by the spirit of Satan and trapped under the weight of curses. People are driven by idols, superstitions, and religion, experiencing constant failures, mental distress, and physical suffering (Matthew 8:16-17). Worse yet, they face eternal separation from God in hell (Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 14:1-9) and pass these generational curses to their descendants (Exodus 20:4).
This is why there must be only one Savior—one who has the power to defeat Satan. He must be without sin (Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 3:18), the promised “offspring of the woman,” untainted by original sin (Genesis 3:15). He must not be a descendant of Adam, requiring a virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14).
This Savior must possess both humanity and divinity (John 1:14). He had to take on human flesh because only a sinless person could die as a ransom for sinners (Genesis 2:17). Paul describes Him this way: “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!” (Philippians 2:6-8).
As proof of His divinity, He rose again from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:3-5), demonstrating power over the devil, who holds the power of death (Hebrews 2:14). This is why Thomas, upon seeing the resurrected Christ, declared, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28).
Only one person in history meets these qualifications—Jesus Christ. Fully God and fully man, He alone has the power to overcome Satan and bring salvation to humanity. Only Jesus, who is God Himself, can break the chains of sin and death.
After completing His work of salvation, Jesus ascended into heaven. He now works through the Holy Spirit and will remain with us until the end of the age (Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:20). But He will return again, this time as the righteous Judge (Acts 1:11).
Is Christ enough for you? He will become enough when He is your Shepherd (Psalm 23:1) and your Master (John 2:1-10). If He is not, set aside everything else and seek to know the true worth of your Savior.
Is Christ complete for you? Does He hold the highest place in your life? Make Him your everything in all circumstances. Seek first what matters most to God—His kingdom and His righteousness—by devoting yourself to evangelism and missions (Matthew 6:33).
Is Christ everything to you? When He becomes your all, you will understand the purpose, direction, and future God has prepared for you. Your life will no longer be divided but will focus on only Christ, only the kingdom of God, and only the Holy Spirit.
Prayer. Lord Jesus, thank You for humbling Yourself, leaving Your glory to take the form of a servant and be with me. You appeared in human flesh, obedient even to the point of death on a cross for my sins. You rose again, conquering death, curses, and Satan. So now, I lift Your name, the name above every name, and bow before You. I confess You as my Lord and Savior to the glory of God the Father. May I have the same attitude of humility and service that You demonstrated, that I, too, may serve others in Your name. Amen.