Man stands in the middle of God and the devil — caught between good and evil, light and darkness, eternity with God or eternal separation. Let’s unpack why:
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1. Man Was Created for God
God created man in His image — unique from angels or animals — with a soul, free will, and a purpose:
Genesis 1:26-27 (NIV) — "Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness...’"
Humans were meant to rule over the earth and walk with God in perfect relationship — neither angels nor demons got that privilege.
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2. Man Is Targeted by the Devil
The devil wasn’t content with his own fall. He targeted mankind to ruin God’s creation — and he succeeded in Eden:
Genesis 3:4-5 — "‘You will not certainly die,’ the serpent said to the woman. ‘For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.’"
The devil couldn’t overthrow God, so he went after what God loves most — us. This made humanity the center of a spiritual war.
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3. Free Will Put Man in the Middle
God gave humans free will — the ability to choose between Him and sin.
Deuteronomy 30:19 (NIV) — "I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live."
We’re in the middle because our souls are the prize — and our choices decide who wins us. God offers grace and life; the devil offers lies and destruction — but neither can force us.
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4. Jesus Stood in the Middle for Us
God didn’t leave us stranded. He sent Jesus — fully God, fully man — to stand in the middle and bridge the gap between us and heaven:
1 Timothy 2:5 — "For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus."
Through His sacrifice, Jesus broke the devil’s hold over humanity and gave us a way back to God.
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5. The Middle Is Temporary
Right now, man stands in the middle — with both sides fighting for our soul. But this won’t last forever.
Revelation 20:10 — "And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur."
Revelation 21:4 — "‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’"
One day, the middle ground will disappear. Humanity will no longer stand between — we’ll be fully with God or without Him.
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Final Thought: Why the Middle Matters
Man is in the middle because we’re the crown of creation — the beings God loves most and the ones the devil envies most. The middle is where we choose.
The question isn’t just why we’re in the middle — it’s where we’ll end up.
Why Is Man In The Middle?