From my morning devotion:
Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
also:
Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
God Himself has put in place all the rulers of the earth, for his purposes. In Old Testament times he would send wicked rulers as a punishment. He wasn't just being a cosmic killjoy, he was trying to bring us closer to him. A work I believe he is still doing.
1 Timothy 2:1-3 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
People of faith know that God is in control of everything. We are commanded to pray for them: not badmouth them, not rebel against them, & not stop paying your taxes.
Lord, we pray for those officials you have placed over us. Please use us to spark a revival in this country. Give us favor with those who rule over us, that we might be able to reach them with the Gospel message. In Jesus name, Amen.
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