We common people don’t see the government daily making decisions, drafting policies, navigating national challenges, or implementing its thousands of other interests; but the government is, in fact, functioning all the time. It’s the same with Jesus. As exalted King of the Universe, He is incessantly orchestrating and guiding humanity as well as spiritual powers. He is ruling from Heaven 365/24/7!
Portland is no exception. And while many would question or at least have a hard time with that fact, nothing in this city has spun out of His control or put a kink in His plans. There is nothing He cannot overcome, override, or overwhelm; and He does mean to do all three!
“What about all the bad stuff that’s happening?” Just like an earthly government, there are illegal things being practiced all the time, things that God is clearly against. Ongoing evil does not mean there is an absence of executive power or no established Kingdom of God. It simply means there are people and forces not complying with Heaven’s administration, and God says, “I know what’s going on and I’m on it.”
Being raised from the dead by the power of God, Jesus Christ defeated death–the biggest natural and spiritual enemy of all time. This, as well as His ascension to the divine throne, was and is an eternal and universal announcement that all other enemies, movements, attitudes, and efforts against Christ’s plan of “peace on earth” will eventually fall. The Bible prophesies that there will come a final court date in which everything in history–every lie, every evil motive, every wrong deed–will be fully exposed and eternally dealt with.
There will be a day when the righteous and faithful will enjoy a world without harm or threat.
Right now, King Jesus is recruiting people to join His winning side, to give their allegiance to Him and find His favor and life-giving presence. And He doing it right here in our city. Jesus is alive in Portland!