LEADING WITH GOD'S FEAR
MEMORY VERSE
The God of Israel said, the
Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the
fear of God.
2 Samuel 23:3
READ
2 Samuel 23:1-4
2 Sa 23:1 Now these be the
last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up
on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel,
said,
2 Sa 23:2 The Spirit of the
LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
2 Sa 23:3 The God of Israel
said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just,
ruling in the fear of God.
2 Sa 23:4 And he shall be as
the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds;
as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.
MESSAGE
In Exodus 1:15-21, a Pharaoh who did not know Joseph
came on board and passed a decree to kill all male Israelites that were born.
We see here that power must be balanced with the fear of God for it to be
productive. It occurred to me that if we leave the government of our nation in
the hands of someone who lacks the fear of God, we are all bound to pay dearly
for it. Even unborn children and many innocent people will suffer for it. This
is why we should obey 1 Timothy 2:1-3. Verse 2 of that scripture says we should
pray:
“For
kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and
peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”
That means the
level of peace and quiet we experience in our nation is a function of the amount
of quality prayers rendered on behalf of our leaders. Some believers tell you
they are not interested in politics. They do not care who rules over them. Yet,
they complain of excessive taxation, bribery and corruption, and misrule of
such rulers. If you do not pray for those who lead you, then you have lost your
right to complain.
Beside those in
secular government, you must equally prayerfully determine who becomes your
next General Overseer, Senior Pastor or Pastor. If the wrong fellow takes up
any of these ecclesiastical positions, you will surely suffer. Pray that God
will never allow anyone who lacks the fear of God to rule over you. This also
applies to the one you accept to be your husband. If he lacks the fear of God,
that home is doomed. Wake up today and start to pray! You would be amazed how
much you can achieve through prayer. Your prayer can affect who governs you.
Use this power to get the appropriate candidate that will bring joy to you and
it will be well with you. As a student, you can prayerfully ask for the right
teacher, lecturer or supervisor that will be instrumental to your success.
Start to ask the Lord for a leader with the fear of God from now on.
ACTION POINT
A leader who fears
God is both accountable to God and the people under him or her. Ask that only
such leaders will govern your life and nation from now on
Amen
ReplyDeleteFather! Let our Leaders both spiritual and secular have your fear in their heart so that they can rule accordingly in Jesus Name.
ReplyDeleteAmen, thanks u sir
ReplyDeleteIn the book of Exodus 1: 15-21, it was talking about Moses and not Joseph as was written. May God help us to choose leaders that will work for our success, Amen.
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ReplyDeleteIt is nearly impossible most times for us to choose a honest or God fearing leader which I'm one.. But all we owe leaders is prayers.. Lord pls help all leaders.. Amen!
ReplyDeleteAmen
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