The deception of sin had reached its height. All the agencies for depraving the souls of men had been put in operation. The Son of God, looking upon the world, beheld suffering and misery. With pity He saw how men had become victims of satanic cruelty. He looked with compassion upon those who were being corrupted, murdered, and lost. They had chosen a ruler who chained them to his car as captives. Bewildered and deceived, they were moving on in gloomy procession toward eternal ruin,--to death in which is no hope of life, toward night to which comes no morning. Satanic agencies were incorporated with men. The bodies of human beings, made for the dwelling place of God, had become the habitation of demons. The senses, the nerves, the passions, the organs of men, were worked by supernatural agencies in the indulgence of the vilest lust. The very stamp of demons was impressed upon the countenances of men. Human faces reflected the expression of the legions of evil with which they were possessed. Such was the prospect upon which the world's Redeemer looked. What a spectacle for Infinite Purity to behold!
When we read of the corruption and degradation of the human race at the time Jesus came to this earth we see the great contrast between the devils plan for mankind and God's plan to redeem all who would believe on Him and repent. Satan's plan comes through force and hate. God's plan comes by seeking to win man's hearts through love and sacrifice. The contrast is huge yet man prefers to serve darkness rather than the light that brings joy and peace and salvation. The love that Satan proclaims is a selfish, degraded, evil condition that destroys the dignity and integrity of individuals and unfits them for eternal life. God's love is pure and sweet, self sacrificing, and uplifting fitting the repentant child for heaven. Many souls do not know or understand the war that is going on behind the scenes. Will we tell them? If we don't who will? May we be ready to bring the good news of the gospel to those God brings across our path today.