The election is over. I am deeply grieved
that I live in a country and am a member of society who would give men like
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama a second term. But hey, I now live in a state
where we legalized marijuana and where the approval of homosexual marriages
seems to be winning. But, yippee, Longview residents won’t have to pay an
additional twenty dollars tax; oops I meant fee for their car tabs.
But God, one of the most beautiful phrase or is
it clause (heck it’s 4:00 AM PST) in the bible, is still on the throne. Hallelujah!
He is still sovereign and He is still in control. He was not taken by surprise
nor was His eternal decree altered in any way shape or form.
Now it is time to continue to be obedient to
scripture and pray for all governing or ruling men, particularly for kings
(presidents) and all who are in high positions. Why? I am glad you asked. Allow
me to give you at least seven reasons:
…that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life
characterized by godliness and fear
…that we may freely share the gospel and
evangelize every creature
…that governing or ruling men might be a
terror to the wicked and a blessing to the good
…that governing or ruling men might exercise
the power which has been given them by God with the utmost of wisdom
…that governing or ruling men might be drawn
to Christ and experience the blessing of salvation
…that we, as believers, would be thankful for
God’s wisdom and provision of government and governing or ruling men
…that we, as believers, might trust God
implicitly as He sovereignly works out His will through governments and
governing or ruling men
I guess many of us still have some kind of American dream that has been instilled in us from childhood, but as Christians there is also the reality as outlined in the Bible. None of us should really be surprised by the way our nation and the world is going, but I suppose because we live in it we would like to see better.
ReplyDeleteYour suggest is good and the reasons are valid.
Lee
Tossing It Out