MEMORISE: When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. – Proverbs 29:2
BIBLE READING: 1 Timothy 2:1-4
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
MESSAGE:
The importance of praying for our leaders cannot be overemphasised. In fact, it is one of God’s instructions, as we see in today’s Bible reading. God desires that we lift up those in authority through supplication, intercession, and thanksgiving.
Your intercession for leaders should cut across all sectors and spheres: class, school, church, nation, et cetera. If you don’t know how to pray for your leaders, just ask God to make them people who long after His heart. This is because when people who make God the centre of their lives rule, they make decisions and do things that are beneficial and impactful to society. Today’s memory verse tells us that people rejoice when the righteous are in authority.
Since God commanded us to pray for our leaders, we must obey His command. When you pray for your leaders, they are more likely to lead with wisdom, justice, and peace. A peaceful society İs birthed when citizens seek God’s hand over their leaders. My dear child, don’t join those who complain about, abuse, and make derogatory remarks about leaders; instead, intercede for them and watch God use them to govern well.
ACTION POINT:
For the next 15 minutes, praų for all your leaders.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Mark 14:1-25 Deuteronomy 17-19