What has the King Done for Us?

I'm not surprised. I am frustrated. Most Americans regardless of which "side" they're on evidently feel the same way. The war has neither proved nor solved anything. Based on the last 6,000 years of history, the Left and the Right will continue waging political rhetoric in efforts to rule the world.

Last weekend the Left rallied a number of "No King" protests in large and small-town venues. It was quite a sight in several places where counter protests threatened to enflame competing marches into full blown riots.

It escapes people's notice that if we had a king, real or imagined, we should also have a more unified government. America does not have a king except an imaginary character radical leftists call a demon intent on chaos.

Amid all the insanity in Washington these days, Providence has inserted Easter as a reminder there is a King, a real King Who rules. He is the reason I'm neither surprised nor frustrated. His kingdom is comprised of peace and righteousness. Regardless of the winds and gales that pummel the earth, our King graces us with an eternal life of heavenly comfort.

Jesus said He came to earth to seek and to save the lost. When we were completely helpless, not to mention hopeless, He saved us from our sin. We couldn't do anything about it. Only One person could save us from our sin.

After He had lived about 30 years as a man, He made a royal proclamation that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son to redeem all of us from our sins. Jesus died for the sins of the whole world. Now, that ought to dominate the news cycle especially this week! And we could all use the relief as well as a long weekend. Seriously, can you imagine any greater news?

This week, we have commemorated Jesus' Kingly entrance into Jerusalem riding on a humble donkey that Sunday so long ago. The people praised Him as the Son of David! Five days later they had no king except Caesar and called for His crucifixion. Who knew that was God's plan all along? The anger and emotions of those days truly did reveal men and women's thoughts and hearts. Malice and anger drove the rioting crowds to climb the hill.

After being flayed like a living sacrifice, Jesus was forced to bear the tree until He couldn't anymore. Another man bore it for Him, and soldiers nailed the weary Savior of the world to the cross. In agony Jesus cried why had God forsaken Him. All the signs were there. The centurion first realized Jesus was truly the Son of God. The earth shook and the sun hid in darkness. It was finished.

No one can contest the King's plan or His command. At the right time, Jesus came and sacrificed Himself to save the hopeless and helpless lost. Jesus' sacrificial death, burial, and resurrection was the only way, the only truth, and the only life for the salvation of the world.

Regardless of all the headlines next week. Only one will stream above all creation: Jesus is risen and alive for all eternity! Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Oh! What the King has done for us!