GOD
RULES IN HUMAN GOVERNMENTS
MEMORISE
To
the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of
men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of
men.
Daniel 4:17b
READ
2 Chronicles 20:5-6
2 Chronicles 20:5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in
the house of the LORD, before the new court,
2 Chronicles 20:6 And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and
rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is
there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?
MESSAGE
God rules in the affairs of men. There is no
government of this world outside the control of the sovereign Lord. Political
scientists may try to predict future events that will occur in a government,
but the most accurate information about a government lies in the hands of God.
In an ideal democracy, people assume elective positions based on the votes of
the masses. The constitutions of such countries spell out how long a government
should stay in power before a change can take place by the same electoral
process. The sovereign Lord does not require such procedures to change any
government. The fact remains that He is in charge in the affairs of all
nations. Wise people would therefore pray and commit their government into
God’s hands. Those who think they can carry on without Him have realised too
late that there is someone above and over all the governments of the world. A
good example of God’s intervention in human government is the case of Egypt.
They were at one time the strongest of all governments on earth and so
controlled to a large extent, the affairs of the known world. The sovereign
Lord intervened in the dream of Pharaoh King of Egypt. He had a dream that
troubled his spirit. The meaning and application of this dream was beyond what
the magicians could look into by their usual consultation with the powers of
darkness. Sometimes, God conceals a secret for a divine purpose to be
fulfilled. God revealed the secret to Joseph who interpreted the dream. This
feat earned him the position of the prime minister. Ordinarily, the slave boy
could not have become so powerful by human manipulation.
Prayer for those in government is very good and
clearly recommended. God expects His children to pray in this direction: that
He may control the affairs of their government and that He may get the
attention of those in power. This is why Paul in 1 Timothy 2:1-2 advised that
we should pray for public office holders, that God may use them to maintain
peace in our environment.
“I
exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in
authority ; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and
honesty.”
We must cultivate the habit of praying for our
governments if we want God to rule in our affairs for justice, peace, progress
and prosperity.
ACTION
POINT
Decide from today to spend time praying
for the various government
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Hebrews 1:1-5:9;
Psalm 23
Heavenly father hear the prayers of Nigerians and give us a dedicated government and choose her leaders not by human manipulation,and restore sanity to this land in Jesus name ...Amen.
ReplyDeleteOh Lord enthrone your reign over my life and Nigeria and in our affairs such that peace is establish and progress is made IJN, Amen.
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ReplyDeleteI bless u lord for ur word dis mornin, lord pls protect Nigeria nd grant us ur divine peace. Amen
ReplyDeleteFather,with your sovereignty choose a leader for us in Nigeria not a ruler. May you never abandon us to our fate
ReplyDeleteHeavenly father, thank u for dis nation thus far U have helped Nigeria, in ur mercy Lord let nigeria of ur dream emerge IJN, Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen,cos u alone God can chose 4 us.
ReplyDeleteHeavenly father we are grateful for your words and salvation of our soul. Our father, bless every soul that has made your words available to the your children and grant more grace to daddy Adeboye and his ministry. Bless the kings court parish with the light of your words and grace, sufficiently. We commit Nigeria to your hands, father please take over and reign supreme in our governance in all ministries, parastatals and homes in Jesus name. Amen
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ReplyDeleteO lord we commit nigeria into your Faithfully hands let peace reigns .Amen
My father in heaven I thank you for your word, for the salvation of my soul Lord I present the case of my country nigeria to you Lord choose for us good leaders in the name that is above all other name the Name of Jesus. Amen
ReplyDeleteGod bless Nigeria
ReplyDeleteMay God reign in the affairs of this nation so that peace, stability, progress and above all fear of God may be established IJN. Amen.
ReplyDeletefather pls turn around every captivity of our land and life and restore us to your original plan for our life in the mighty name of JESUS CHRIST amen joy
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