Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Matthew 28:18 "All power is given unto Me in heaven and on earth."
JESUS IS STILL OUR KING!
Of our Jesus, who has vanquished the Prince of this world and reestablished the Kingdom of God here on earth, we are told that at His ascension into heaven: "God set Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come; and hath put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the Church, which is His body, the fulness of Him that filleth all in all" (Eph. 1:20-23). We who believe in Him as our Savior and trust in His righteousness for our salvation, are now the citizens of His Kingdom of Grace. So also are all others who cling to Him in that faith. We comprise His Holy Christian Church. Satan, the vanquished Prince of this world, however, spares no effort to get us individual believers back into his clutches and to destroy the Church as a whole.
But how comforting it is for us to know that our final salvation and the continued existence of the Church does not depend on our weak human powers and resources but is watched over and preserved by our almighty and victorious King Jesus, who declares, "All power is given unto me in heaven and on earth" (Matt. 28:18). That same Jesus has promised concerning His Church: "The gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (Matt 16:18). With Him at the right hand of God, enthroned as the King of kings and Lord of lords, we can rest assured that He will so govern and order all things in the world in general and in our own personal lives that they must work together for our good and the welfare of His Church, so that we may finally be with Him forever in His Kingdom of Glory.
Rejoice then and thank Jesus that He not only once lived and died for you but also still lives and is active on your behalf as your Prophet, Priest, and King to bring you in safety to that home above which He has prepared for you in His everlasting Kingdom above.
