The ways of God sometimes confuse more than they comfort. At times we are painfully aware that Christ\u2019s kingdom \u201cis not of this world.\u201d Thankfully, the Lord unlocks the secrets of his heavenly kingdom using simple, down-to-earth terms. He not only reveals the way his kingdom operates, he also convinces us of its beauty and wisdom. This week we hear of the kingdom\u2019s foe. In his heavenly kingdom, Jesus \u201cplays defense\u201d in a truly surprising way. His ultimate act of judgment and outpouring of his wrath against evil is to remove his loving restraint of it. However, in so doing, evil shows itself for what it is and seals its own fate.