He Took Control

Hebrews 2. In this chapter we see a very important, yet misunderstood truth: "We lost control; so He took control." In His very first recorded words to us, His creatures, God placed the world under our control (2:5-8 and see Gen.1:26-28). The word "dominion" in Gen.1:26 can also be translated "kingdom", "sovereign rule", or "royal power". In essence, man was created to have rulership over the earth.
However, through sin and rebellion, we lost this lofty position. Mankind's failure through disobedience to his Creator resulted in the loss of his dominion over the earth. But there is hope for us, for "we do see Jesus" (2:9) who, by being made "...lower than the angels," that is, by becoming human (2:14 and compare 2:7 and 2:9), has through His death and resurrection become "a perfect Captain [or leader]..."(2:10) and the "High Priest" who is able to completely forgive our sins (2:17-18). With the eyes of faith we see Jesus, already crowned and reigning over the universe, fulfilling our own lost destiny:

• We were meant to rule over "all things" (2:8).
• At the present, this is far from reality (2:8). Unredeemed humans can't subdue their own sinful nature, let alone their environment.
  
• But Jesus will bring us "into glory" allowing us someday to help Him rule the universe (2:10; and see 2 Tim.2:12; Rev.20:4,6; 22:5).
  

As a child of God, Jesus is not only my Creator (John 1:3), my Redeemer (Rev.5:9), and my Shepherd (John 10:11), but also my elder brother (here in 2:11,17; and see Psalm 22:22; Rom.8:29).
Yes, way back in the Garden of Eden, man sinned and thus we lost control. But thank God He took control and took upon flesh and conquered death along with him who had the power over death, that is the devil and set us free (2:14-15) ! If you are a believer today, then you are free in Christ and free indeed! If not, why not trust Him as your Savior today.?He'll redeem you and set you free! Amen!