I have hear it said that it’s the government’s fault, they
haven’t acted fast enough, they jumped in too soon, they are short sighted,
they are making promises that our children are going to pay for and on and on
and on. What happened to the day when the government was chosen by the people
and if the wrong party (according to the perspective of the speaker) came to
power, they still had the support of everyone in the nation? Let’s think about
that one for a bit. I am not sure that has ever happened.
Even in the days of old, no one has ever fully supported the
opposition. The Sadducees had the Pharisees and third party, the Essences. No
one really could come to support the Romans and none would give the other group
any backing. Yet Paul, in a time when ruling parties of government and religion
where at odds with each other, called the population to task.
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is
no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that
exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against
the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who
do so will bring judgment on themselves. Romans 13:1-2 NIV
There is so much stress in the world and much is caused by
people thinking they can affect change by open disrespect for the ruling party
or persons and this leads to division and, in many cases, violence. Scripture
would have us accept the governing authority regardless of how we voted and
support them while they are governing. What would happen if instead of being a
pain in the side of a leader we prayed that they would lead with wisdom and
compassion? A great mentor of mine, Mrs. Pease, once said that leaders are only
temporary but the church family is forever. Pray for wisdom and guidance for yourself
and for leadership and leave it in God’s hands.
This Sunday we will explore Romans 13 and how this could
look in our present situations. Join us in person or live on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/todd.macdonald.3158)
at 10:30 MST.
Shalom
Pastor Todd
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