The Promised King: Day Four
Day 4: Hope in the Ruins
Devotional
When everything seems to be falling apart, it's natural to wonder if there's any hope left. After humanity's rebellion, after the hiding and the shame, after relationships were fractured and the world was broken, you might expect God to walk away in disgust. But that's not what happened. In the middle of humanity's darkest moment, God didn't abandon us. Instead, He stepped into the ruins of our broken world and spoke a promise that would echo through all of history. He promised that One would come—a descendant who would crush the serpent's head and restore what was lost. This wasn't just wishful thinking or empty comfort. This was God's declaration of war against everything that had gone wrong. Evil would not have the last word. Brokenness would not be the final chapter. Death would not win. In the very moment when hope seemed lost, God was already setting His rescue plan in motion. What's remarkable is that God didn't wait for us to clean ourselves up or prove we were worthy of rescue. He made this promise while we were still hiding, still broken, still rebellious. His love isn't conditional on our performance—it's rooted in His character. This promise of hope isn't something we have to earn; it's something He freely gives because of who He is. Today, whatever ruins you might be standing in, remember that God specializes in bringing hope to hopeless situations. He's still in the business of restoration.
I will put enmity between you and the woman,
and between your offspring[a] and her offspring;
he shall bruise your head,
and you shall bruise his heel.” - Genesis 3:15
Reflection Question
In what areas of your life do you need to trust God's promise that evil will not have the last word?
“In the middle of humanity's darkest moment,
God doesn't wait for Adam and Eve to climb their way back to him.
He steps into the ruins and gives a promise.” - Pastor Mike Mura
Prayer
God of hope, thank You for not abandoning us in our brokenness. Help me to trust in Your promises even when circumstances look hopeless. Strengthen my faith in Your power to restore and redeem. Amen.