The Transformative Power of the Upside-Down Kingdom (04/25/'24) -Viewpoint

The Transformative Power of the Upside-Down Kingdom God has a profound plan to transform our lives by turning them upside down, allowing us to live them right side up. Rather than being trapped in the darkness of our own misdeeds, we should remember that God embodies life—a life that remains steadfast and unflipped. In the journey of faith, there is no stagnation; we are continuously evolving towards Christ's likeness or drifting away from it. Our goal is not to indulge our desires but to find the path to liberation from them. To understand God's plan fully, it is crucial to see Jesus clearly. Jesus, hailed as the Christ, radically altered the course of the world (Mk 10:32-52; Lk 6:12-49; Ac 17:1-9), embodying the principles of what can be called 'The Upside-Down Kingdom.' Born amid the violent intertestamental period, Jesus declared, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my surrender to the Jewish leaders. But my kingdom is from another place" (Jn 18:36). This underscores that His reign does not conform to worldly expectations but introduces a new order marked by peace and spiritual depth. Pastor Steven G. Lee (April 25, 2024)