Monday's Musings

1 Timothy 2:1-4, “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, ² for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. ³ For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, ⁴ who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (NKJV)

The Apostle Paul shares some explicit instructions with the family of God. He purposefully points out to us some of the responsibilities that we shoulder as citizens of the country in which we live. We are to pray for our leaders regardless of our political persuasion or regardless of our political positions. We are called to pray so "that we may lead a quite and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence." I would like to encourage you as well as our fellow citizens to read that line from the Bible one more time!!! 

You may want to call me "ole-fashioned" or "narrow minded" or a "Bible thumper" and you may even have to offer me your forgiveness or at least your understanding BUT I still believe that the Word of God contains the answers that we need. As a matter of fact I still believe that Jesus Christ is the Answer to every decision that we face. He has been referenced in the Word of God as our Shepherd and I believe that He will continue to order, direct, and guide our steps as we continue to listen to His voice. Let me ask you one more question in reference to Jesus being our Shepherd. How many times have you heard or have you personally read the 23rd Psalm?

I believe that we need to seek God so that our nation is unified. Is our nation perfect? No, and that is an easy question to answer. But neither would our nation be perfect if the election had been decided in a different manner. Don't you think that it is time to lay aside the division, rancor, and any actions that are seeking to drive us apart rather than bring us together? We are facing both internal as well as external enemies who seek the destruction of America as we have known it. I am not calling for an action by Democrats or an action by Republicans. I am calling for an action of sincere prayer by all Americans. I am especially encouraging Christians to continue their prayers for our nation as well as for the spiritual awakening that is needed in our nation. I truly believe that God is waiting for the sincere, heartfelt prayers of His people to be offered up to Him. Will God hear your voice calling out to Him today? 

Mark 3:25, “And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” (NKJV) (Emphasis added)