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the cross the angels and the unfallen worlds saw Satan for what he was—a
deceiver, a liar, a murderer. There he revealed his true character by moving
men to murder the innocent Son of God. The inhabitants of the entire universe
saw how senseless and cruel sin really is. The cross fully unmasked Satan’s
motives, and when God destroys the devil and those who persist in sin, all
will acknowledge that God is just.
Jesus’ death on the cross made the removal of sin from the universe a certainty, because it exposed Satan’s real intent before all created beings (John 12:31, 32). The cross also revealed Christ for what He is—the Saviour of the world. At Golgotha the power of love stood out in stark contrast against the love of power. It established beyond any question that it was self-sacrificing love that motivates God in all His dealings with Satan, sin, and sinful men and women. At the cross Christ’s eloquent demonstration of God’s unconditional love overpowered the worst that men and Satan could do. The devil was decisively defeated. The battle had been over who should rule the world, Christ or Satan. But the cross settled it for all time. It must be Christ above all! Have you discovered a relationship with the Saviour who died to reveal His matchless, unchanging love? How do you feel about the One who came to our world as a human being and died in your place to save you from the results of sin? Will you bow your head just now and thank Jesus, and then ask Him to come in and take possession of your life?
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