Daily Devotional
What are we to do today?
“And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings…”
Daniel 2:21a
July 4, 2020
Ponder This
What does the Word of God have to say about government? It teaches that God has ordained human government. The prophet Daniel said, “He is the one who removes kings. God is the one who sets up kings.” And Romans13 teaches that the powers that be are ordained of God.
What about wicked governments? Did God set them up? It may surprise you to learn, yes, He did. That does not mean they are God’s will. God would much rather have righteousness. But by and large people get the kind of government they deserve. The nation Israel in the Old Testament is both a pattern and a warning. God gave them the leaders they deserved. Wicked leaders are God’s reward for a wicked people.
Practice This
What are we to do as a church? What is my responsibility so far as government is concerned? First, we are to pray for our government. We need to pray for leaders even if they’re wrong: “For this is good and acceptable and right in the sight of God our Savior.” I call upon you to confess your sins personally and our sins nationally. And I call upon you to pray for America as Daniel prayed for his people—in the power of the shed blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It’s prayer time in America.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
