Why does God allow evil nations to exist, and what purpose do they serve for the church?

In his message, Jeffrey D. Johnson emphasizes that even the most wicked nations exist under God's sovereign control for the benefit of the church. Though the church may seem small and insignificant in the eyes of the world, all nations and powers are ultimately organized by God for the sanctification and good of His people. Babylon's existence was not for its own sake, but as an instrument used by God for the spiritual growth of Israel. Similarly, today's nations serve a purpose in God's greater plan for His church.

Johnson reassures believers that although evil and corruption are present in governments and societies, they can rest in the knowledge that God is in control. The trials faced by the church and its people are part of God's divine plan, working for His glory and their ultimate good. Believers need not fret, as God loves His church and has a glorious plan for it. Even in the midst of suffering and uncertainty, believers are called to remain humble and godly, trusting that no situation can occur that does not have the potential to glorify God.

Romans 8:28 (NKJV): "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."