Psalm 109:8 “Let his days be few; let another take his office.”

You may have heard this verse quoted by others in regard to someone who is serving in a political office whom they didn’t like.  I heard it quoted against President George W. Bush and President Barak Obama.  Depending on your political persuasion you probably wanted one of them out of office.  Right?

However, we as believers, must pray for our leaders.  Although I did not vote for some elected leaders, I am still mandated to pray for them.  God allows leaders to be elected for a purpose.  I truly believe that.  Therefore, I must submit to God’s sovereignty and lift up those He has put in place.

TEACHING MOMENT

Our children must learn submission to authority.  That begins with us, of course, but it is applied to all authority.  The recent protests in our country against President Donald Trump is just one indication of anti-authority thought.  Protests on college and high school campuses against speakers who espouse opposing views is another.  Our children must respect authority, regardless.  We must model that for them.

So, how do we do that?  How about praying with your children for their teachers and principals?  How about praying for your mayor or governor, whether you voted for them or not?  How about praying for your boss or supervisor whom you may not always agree?  Your children need to see you showing respect and honor for those leaders, even if they know you don’t agree with them.

This devotion is a little different than most of the ones I have written.  But I have learned to allow the Lord to speak through me whether I understand all He is saying or not.  I trust that someone out there needed to hear these words today.  I know I did.

Respect, honor and submission are important principles for all, but especially for us who call ourselves followers of Yeshua.  Will you bow to His rule today?