Time to move forward!
Well, the election is history. Now it is time to move forward. Forward as Christians and Americans. How do we do that? We do that by following scripture, the Word of God.
- Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. Romans 13:1-2 (NKJV)
- Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities – That means us, you and me.
- For there is no authority except from God, - That means God is in charge!
- and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. – That means, like it or not, God placed people in certain positions because He wanted them there
- Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, - That means as we give our obedience to God, so should we to the positions of authority here on earth
- and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. – That means, well I think that is pretty self-explanatory.
“Oh, my goodness” you may be saying. “How do I not be oppositional?” No matter your political or personal leanings, no one is ever completely satisfied with everything every leader does. There will always be something that you disagree with.
One thing to remember is that our “leaders” are humans, too. Subject to the same faults and flaws we all have.
As Romans 3:23 reminds us: “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”. And in Romans 3:9: “What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;”
We get through life moving past those faults and flaws through prayers of repentance. Asking for forgiveness and for guidance as we go forward. Our prayers must also be for others. ALL others. Not just those we agree with or care for. Paul writes to Timothy in Ephesus encouraging evangelical prayer for all.
Being opposed to our government officials and leaders is by no means something new. It is why the first settlers came from across the ocean to the “New World”. In search of a place to be free from those who ruled in a way that they could not abide by. Ultimately breaking free as a result of the revolutionary war. Fighting for the freedoms that we have today.
Among those freedoms is the freedom to worship as we choose. That is the freedom that, as Christians, we must embrace. We HAVE the freedom to gather and pray in the open. We CAN pray for our leaders. And pray we must, “that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.”,
Pray for our leaders on every level. Pray that if they do not have a relationship with the Father, that they gain one. If they do know the Father, then pray they follow Him. Pray that they are not swayed by the unrighteousness that surrounds them. Pray for them and be at peace with yourself. But more importantly, be at peace with God. He is the One in charge!
We need to move forward in love. Love of our God and love for each other.
Let’s now make that choice to move forward.
May the peace that passes all understanding be with you today and always.
One thing to remember is that our “leaders” are humans, too. Subject to the same faults and flaws we all have.
- Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 1 Peter 5:8-9(NKJV)
As Romans 3:23 reminds us: “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”. And in Romans 3:9: “What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;”
We get through life moving past those faults and flaws through prayers of repentance. Asking for forgiveness and for guidance as we go forward. Our prayers must also be for others. ALL others. Not just those we agree with or care for. Paul writes to Timothy in Ephesus encouraging evangelical prayer for all.
- I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.. 1 Timothy 2:1-4(KJV)
Being opposed to our government officials and leaders is by no means something new. It is why the first settlers came from across the ocean to the “New World”. In search of a place to be free from those who ruled in a way that they could not abide by. Ultimately breaking free as a result of the revolutionary war. Fighting for the freedoms that we have today.
Among those freedoms is the freedom to worship as we choose. That is the freedom that, as Christians, we must embrace. We HAVE the freedom to gather and pray in the open. We CAN pray for our leaders. And pray we must, “that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.”,
Pray for our leaders on every level. Pray that if they do not have a relationship with the Father, that they gain one. If they do know the Father, then pray they follow Him. Pray that they are not swayed by the unrighteousness that surrounds them. Pray for them and be at peace with yourself. But more importantly, be at peace with God. He is the One in charge!
We need to move forward in love. Love of our God and love for each other.
- Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Matthew 22:36-40 (KJV)
Let’s now make that choice to move forward.
May the peace that passes all understanding be with you today and always.
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