July 3, 2024 – The Throne Belongs To God

The Throne Belongs To God
July 3, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 16:12-14
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    How far off course have we strayed in America? The Bible states that it is an abomination for the king, or in the case of Americans, for the president, to commit wickedness. It’s an abomination! In other words, God views wickedness as sickening, and it should be. Why? Because the throne or office of leadership was established with the concept of righteousness attached to it. Whoever holds this office should look to the one and only true King of all Kings as their example in every judgment and every decision made. Jesus Christ, who will one day rule and reign over all the earth, should serve as their model and example of how to govern well in the high office they are entrusted with. Instead, today we debate whether God and religion have any place in politics. Even the Church today becomes upset when a preacher mentions anything about the sinful life of their favorite candidate from the pulpit.

    Social unrest, global conflict, and a fragile economy have driven people more and more to dismiss God and true morality in favor of anyone who will offer them hope of peace and more money in their pockets. Sadly, they have forgotten that God alone brings peace, and He is the one who owns the cattle on a thousand hills, not any political party.

    Even worse are those who say, “I will not vote until the perfect man is eligible for office.” When they take this stance, they allow the lost world and its sinful ideas to have their way. Waiting to vote for the perfect man to hold a position of authority would mean waiting until Jesus returns. Friend, on that day, there will be no vote. HE IS ALREADY KING OF KINGS!     

 

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

     What can we do today, you may ask? The one thing we should have been doing all along: hold leadership to the highest of true moral standards. Next, and most importantly, pray that God will turn their hearts toward Him. Finally, pray daily for all those in authority over you. Never forget, God is still in control.

How will you pray today for those in authority over you today?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME: July 3, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Psalms 85 – Psalms 91
  Proverbs 16:12 – 14

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  2 Chron. 28-30
  Acts 9:1-19