IDOK DEVOTION FOR FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2010
FOR PRAYER AND PRAISE
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1 Timothy 2 (New American Standard Bible) 1First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
I have said and I have believed – and I still do – that we the people of America (The Electoral) in our last National Election wanted a ‘king Saul’. And we got one. But a Light came on for me today when I read words in my Journey ( A LifeWay Publication).
“God puts our elected officials in place. No matter if we voted for them or not, agree with their politics or not, or even like them or not, He commands us as JESUS-followers to pray for them. It’s another way to demonstrate our belief that God is sovereign over everything that happens here. Election results, whether they gladden us or make us despair, do not catch God by surprise. (Emphasis mine) And we must always remember that our God can change the hardest of hearts and make them His own, for the good of all His people. He is always working to bring more people into His heavenly kingdom regardless of any election results.”
‘He is always working to bring more people into His heavenly kingdom regardless of any election results.’ That’s what did it for me!
Elections however they go are designed by God to condition people to LOOK UP. Not to the capitol; be it Washington DC or Montgomery, Alabama. Election results are just another means through which God is speaking to people, seeking to save and rescue people. The bottom line is that DADDY God is all about saving people. ALL that He does; ALL that He allows is about rescuing people from their sin-filled lives.
I feel better now. I haven’t changed my mind about ‘king Saul’ but I still feel better. And somehow praying for him is easier now. Hallelujah! Thank You, JESUS!
ABBA, I am grateful for this message. I am grateful that You turned this Light on for me. Thank You. And I pray to be faithful to the Light You have shown. Thank You for the unsurpassable love You have for men, women, boys and girls and that You are continually pursuing us, to save us for a relationship with You. And You know there are folks I am praying to come to know You. It comforts me to know that You will not fail to send messages to them. My prayer is they will listen and be saved.
You know the events of this day; You know our whereabouts, You know when we rise, You know when we sleep; You know when we have difficulty doing either and You are our Helper. I pray we not forget. And I pray for our IDOK Troops for their safety and protection; for their safe homecomings. And for our List For Prayer – each one, not our will but Your will be done. And for America I pray again that You have mercy and send Holy Spirit revival to the saints and Holy Spirit conviction to the unrepentant sinners and for space and grace to repent. I continue to pray for Israel, for peace and protection. And for President Obama, his family and all persons he has surrounded himself with — You know the need, You know the plan and I pray for Your Will to be done in JESUS Name. Amen and amen.
