What went wrong?
Have you ever wondered why we grow old and die? It’s a big question that many of us think about quite often. Well, the Bible actually gives us a very clear answer. It all goes back to the very beginning of human history in the garden of Eden.
The Original Plan
When God created the first humans, Adam and Eve, they were perfect in every way. He had designed them to live forever in a perfect world. They didn’t have to worry about getting sick, feeling pain, or growing weak with age. God gave them complete freedom to enjoy their lives, with just one simple instruction: He told them, “You may eat the fruit from any tree in the garden, but not from that one in the middle… for in the day you do, you will positively die!” This was simply to test their loyalty and respect for His authority.
How Satan Tricked Eve
Satan was an angel ‘turned rogue‘… he didn’t want people to obey God; he wanted all the praise for himself. He took on the form of a serpent to talk to Eve and cleverly trick her into doubting Him. Satan lied and said, “You certainly will not die.” He convinced Eve that God was holding back something good, promising she’d become like God, knowing good and bad. Believing this lie, Eve ate the fruit and gave some to Adam.
How Everything Changed
And here’s the kicker… By rebelling, they sinned and lost their perfection. Just like a dented cake tin produces damaged cakes, imperfect parents can only pass on imperfection to their children. Apostle Paul explained it this way… “That is why, just as one man’s sin entered into the world and death through sin, so death spread to all men because they had all sinned.” Because of that first act of disobedience, sin and death entered our human family.
A Bright Hope for the Future
Even though we currently face ageing and death, that isn’t the end of the story. God still loves us and hasn’t changed. His mind is about what He wants for the world. The Bible tells us of God’s promises of a time when no one will ever grow old or die again!
“And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more; neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
– Romans 21:4
Honouring the design
When we stop to think about how everything comes together, it’s hard not to feel a sense of awe. Recognising this careful craftsmanship encourages us to treasure our health and live with gratitude every day. We aren’t here by accident; we are thoughtfully designed by God, our creator, to live fulfilling lives in a perfect world!