Daniel 2:21 “’ “It is He who changes the times and the epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings; He gives wisdom to wise men and knowledge to men of understanding.’”

AUTHORITY

Isn’t it comforting to know that no matter who gets elected to a political office or who God allows to be your boss, He’s got it all under control? Oh, you didn’t know that? You don’t believe that? Then you must be very miserable.

If there is one passage in Daniel that speaks through the ages it is this verse. God’s sovereignty screams through this verse. His ability to shape the world and direct men is apparent right here. Daniel served four pagan kings while in captivity, but he did it faithfully. If he can do that, why can’t we submit to those God has placed over us.

TEACHING MOMENT

Our children must learn submission. Part of the job we have as parents is to make sure they understand authority. As parents, we are their authority as long as they live under our roof. In fact, until they are out on their own providing for themselves they fall under our authority. We have the right and the responsibility to teach them that.

Now I don’t mean we are slave drivers or taskmasters. But we are preparing our children to submit so that when they are adults they will learn that all authority is God ordained and is for their benefit. That applies to government, careers and home.

Are you a submissive person to the authorities in your life? Do you realize God has placed them over you to prepare you for His service? If you haven’t, now is a good time to confess your rebellious spirit and submit to God’s authority in your life first and then submit to those He has placed over you. Will you do that?