Thursday's Soul Food Message - "Of God and Governments"
Posted by DoubleTuff99 on July 2, 2015, 5:59 am
Good Morning Peeps! How are you doing this morning, good I hope? It is Friday for me and I am very much so looking forward to the long 4th of July holiday weekend! I hope that you have a good and very Blessed Independence Day weekend! But remember what this holiday is really about, the fireworks, the food, and getting to see family you’ve not seen in a while is good, but this day is about celebrating our Nations Independence Day! Have a good and very Blessed Thursday and Independence Day!
God Bless You and Yours!
In observance of this special day in our own nation’s legacy, and the continued timeliness of these reflections in viewing world events in so many places struggling with political, economic, and religious upheaval, I am sharing a devotional shared previously, July 3, 2009 – “Of God and Governments.”
It is increasingly imperative that we look to God more than governments. “I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all Godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 NKJV. —————————————————————————
“Are You not ruler over all . . the nations?” 2 Chronicles 20:6 NAS
“Above pride of nation, be loyal as a servant and soldier of the Lord Jesus.”
My thoughts today are “of God and Governments.”
By Pastor Allen Randolph
As we celebrate our nation’s birthday and heritage, it seems an appropriate time to consider present world realities. You cannot listen to the news even a little without wondering and worrying about the things happening around the globe.
And what is happening? Global politics, accusations and threats from world leaders, heads of governments strutting across the world stage with boast and bravado, bitter political and religious differences, growing terrorism and brutal violence, ideological alliances and fearful attempts to balance military powers, international rivalries and jealousies, lust for power with the threat of nuclear and biological weapons, apparent impotence of most treaties, truces, and international sanctions, as well as angry, military hostilities in too many diverse locations – all combine to create concern for today and uncertainty for the days ahead. Can governments provide the remedy?
Conflicting voices and partisan opinions tell you the solution to all of this is your vote for their candidate or political party, promising you greater security and prosperity for yourself and family. Isn’t that what every citizen wants, whatever their nationality, language, religion, economy, or governmental system? But has that ever worked yet?
Where is God in all of this? Here’s what the Bible says. “He made from one man every nation . . having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation.” Acts 17:26. Ultimately political summits do not shape the geography of countries. Nor do political leaders alone determine the future of nations. God does! Your informed vote in the political process is important; your faith in God and fervent prayer is yet more consequential and powerful - more far-reaching to influence the fate of nations. “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5:16 NIV. See 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV.
God caused Israel’s oppressors to fund their exodus from captivity with Moses. Exodus 3:21. Generations later, God opened the heart of Cyrus, King of Persia, to return Israel’s captives to Jerusalem. Ezra 1:1. In more recent history, was it the world’s nations that carved out territory and national boundaries in 1948, again returning the Jewish people to their homeland? Or was that the hand of God, and His promise from centuries before? Job confidently declared, “God makes nations great, and He destroys them; He enlarges nations, and disperses them.” Job 12:23-25 NIV.
Here is the sum of this matter of security and prosperity in this day and world. “I will both lie down in peace and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8. God promised to every nation and generation, “For unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder . . of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end . . the passionate commitment of the Lord Almighty will guarantee this!” Isaiah 9: 6-7. Is it God, or governments? I will go with God! See Philippians 3:20.
My prayer for you today is this: above pride of nation, be loyal and prayerful as a servant and soldier of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Kingdom.
K-Love’s Encouraging Words:
I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray.
Psalm 17:6 (NLT)
Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.
Psalm 16:1 (NLT)
Today, choose to “Ride or Die” with Jesus Christ!
~Long Live Real Cowboys~
Re: Thursday's Soul Food Message - "Of God and Governments"
Jesus said "render unto Cesear, that which is Cesears"...pay your taxes and keep your nose clean and you'll be left alone..mostly. The scaredest I've ever been was on a routine traffic stop where I did nothing wrong whatsoever.....Blair found out the hard way that the cops have a hair trigger nowadays.
--Previous Message-- : Good Morning Peeps! : How are you doing this morning, good I hope? : It is Friday for me and I am very much so : looking forward to the long 4th of July : holiday weekend! I hope that you have a good : and very Blessed Independence Day weekend! : But remember what this holiday is really : about, the fireworks, the food, and getting : to see family you’ve not seen in a while is : good, but this day is about celebrating our : Nations Independence Day! Have a good and : very Blessed Thursday and Independence Day! : : : God Bless You and Yours! : : : : : : : In observance of this special day in our own : nation’s legacy, and the continued : timeliness of these reflections in viewing : world events in so many places struggling : with political, economic, and religious : upheaval, I am sharing a devotional shared : previously, July 3, 2009 – “Of God and : Governments.” : : : It is increasingly imperative that we look : to God more than governments. “I exhort : first of all that supplications, prayers, : intercessions, and giving of thanks be made : for all men, for kings and all who are in : authority, that we may lead a quiet and : peaceable life in all Godliness and : reverence. For this is good and acceptable : in the sight of God our Savior, who desires : all men to be saved and come to the : knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 : NKJV. : ————————————————————————— : : : “Are You not ruler over all . . the : nations?” 2 Chronicles 20:6 NAS : : : “Above pride of nation, be loyal as a : servant and soldier of the Lord Jesus.” : : : My thoughts today are “of God and : Governments.” : : : By Pastor Allen Randolph : : : : As we celebrate our nation’s birthday and : heritage, it seems an appropriate time to : consider present world realities. You cannot : listen to the news even a little without : wondering and worrying about the things : happening around the globe. : : And what is happening? Global politics, : accusations and threats from world leaders, : heads of governments strutting across the : world stage with boast and bravado, bitter : political and religious differences, growing : terrorism and brutal violence, ideological : alliances and fearful attempts to balance : military powers, international rivalries and : jealousies, lust for power with the threat : of nuclear and biological weapons, apparent : impotence of most treaties, truces, and : international sanctions, as well as angry, : military hostilities in too many diverse : locations – all combine to create concern : for today and uncertainty for the days : ahead. Can governments provide the remedy? : : Conflicting voices and partisan opinions : tell you the solution to all of this is your : vote for their candidate or political party, : promising you greater security and : prosperity for yourself and family. Isn’t : that what every citizen wants, whatever : their nationality, language, religion, : economy, or governmental system? But has : that ever worked yet? : : Where is God in all of this? Here’s what the : Bible says. “He made from one man every : nation . . having determined their appointed : times and the boundaries of their : habitation.” Acts 17:26. Ultimately : political summits do not shape the geography : of countries. Nor do political leaders alone : determine the future of nations. God does! : Your informed vote in the political process : is important; your faith in God and fervent : prayer is yet more consequential and : powerful - more far-reaching to influence : the fate of nations. “The prayer of a : righteous man is powerful and effective.” : James 5:16 NIV. See 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV. : : God caused Israel’s oppressors to fund their : exodus from captivity with Moses. Exodus : 3:21. Generations later, God opened the : heart of Cyrus, King of Persia, to return : Israel’s captives to Jerusalem. Ezra 1:1. In : more recent history, was it the world’s : nations that carved out territory and : national boundaries in 1948, again returning : the Jewish people to their homeland? Or was : that the hand of God, and His promise from : centuries before? Job confidently declared, : “God makes nations great, and He destroys : them; He enlarges nations, and disperses : them.” Job 12:23-25 NIV. : : Here is the sum of this matter of security : and prosperity in this day and world. “I : will both lie down in peace and sleep; for : You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” : Psalm 4:8. God promised to every nation and : generation, “For unto us a Son is given, and : the government shall be upon His shoulder . : . of the increase of His government and : peace there will be no end . . the : passionate commitment of the Lord Almighty : will guarantee this!” Isaiah 9: 6-7. Is it : God, or governments? I will go with God! See : Philippians 3:20. : : My prayer for you today is this: above pride : of nation, be loyal and prayerful as a : servant and soldier of the Lord Jesus Christ : and His Kingdom. : : : : K-Love’s Encouraging Words: : : : : I am praying to you because I know you will : answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I : pray. : : Psalm 17:6 (NLT) : : : Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you : for refuge. : : Psalm 16:1 (NLT) : : : : Today, choose to “Ride or Die” with Jesus : Christ! : : : : ~Long Live Real Cowboys~ : :
Re: Thursday's Soul Food Message - "Of God and Governments"
Hack, I totally agree about the cops having a "hair trigger" nowadays. And with all the craziness going on in the world, it's making them evenmore scared and nervous. People are losing their minds and alot of these tragedies could have easily been avoided. People better get their lives right with the Lord! There are things happening in teh world right now that God is NOT pleased with and you can bet He WILL not just sit idle and watch it happen. He will do something about it, sooner than later too!
DoubleTuff99
--Previous Message-- : Jesus said "render unto Cesear, that : which is Cesears"...pay your taxes and : keep your nose clean and you'll be left : alone..mostly. The scaredest I've ever been : was on a routine traffic stop where I did : nothing wrong whatsoever.....Blair found out : the hard way that the cops have a hair : trigger nowadays. : : --Previous Message-- : Good Morning Peeps! : How are you doing this morning, good I hope? : It is Friday for me and I am very much so : looking forward to the long 4th of July : holiday weekend! I hope that you have a good : and very Blessed Independence Day weekend! : But remember what this holiday is really : about, the fireworks, the food, and getting : to see family you’ve not seen in a while is : good, but this day is about celebrating our : Nations Independence Day! Have a good and : very Blessed Thursday and Independence Day! : : : God Bless You and Yours! : : : : : : : In observance of this special day in our own : nation’s legacy, and the continued : timeliness of these reflections in viewing : world events in so many places struggling : with political, economic, and religious : upheaval, I am sharing a devotional shared : previously, July 3, 2009 – “Of God and : Governments.” : : : It is increasingly imperative that we look : to God more than governments. “I exhort : first of all that supplications, prayers, : intercessions, and giving of thanks be made : for all men, for kings and all who are in : authority, that we may lead a quiet and : peaceable life in all Godliness and : reverence. For this is good and acceptable : in the sight of God our Savior, who desires : all men to be saved and come to the : knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 : NKJV. : ————————————————————————— : : : “Are You not ruler over all . . the : nations?” 2 Chronicles 20:6 NAS : : : “Above pride of nation, be loyal as a : servant and soldier of the Lord Jesus.” : : : My thoughts today are “of God and : Governments.” : : : By Pastor Allen Randolph : : : : As we celebrate our nation’s birthday and : heritage, it seems an appropriate time to : consider present world realities. You cannot : listen to the news even a little without : wondering and worrying about the things : happening around the globe. : : And what is happening? Global politics, : accusations and threats from world leaders, : heads of governments strutting across the : world stage with boast and bravado, bitter : political and religious differences, growing : terrorism and brutal violence, ideological : alliances and fearful attempts to balance : military powers, international rivalries and : jealousies, lust for power with the threat : of nuclear and biological weapons, apparent : impotence of most treaties, truces, and : international sanctions, as well as angry, : military hostilities in too many diverse : locations – all combine to create concern : for today and uncertainty for the days : ahead. Can governments provide the remedy? : : Conflicting voices and partisan opinions : tell you the solution to all of this is your : vote for their candidate or political party, : promising you greater security and : prosperity for yourself and family. Isn’t : that what every citizen wants, whatever : their nationality, language, religion, : economy, or governmental system? But has : that ever worked yet? : : Where is God in all of this? Here’s what the : Bible says. “He made from one man every : nation . . having determined their appointed : times and the boundaries of their : habitation.” Acts 17:26. Ultimately : political summits do not shape the geography : of countries. Nor do political leaders alone : determine the future of nations. God does! : Your informed vote in the political process : is important; your faith in God and fervent : prayer is yet more consequential and : powerful - more far-reaching to influence : the fate of nations. “The prayer of a : righteous man is powerful and effective.” : James 5:16 NIV. See 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV. : : God caused Israel’s oppressors to fund their : exodus from captivity with Moses. Exodus : 3:21. Generations later, God opened the : heart of Cyrus, King of Persia, to return : Israel’s captives to Jerusalem. Ezra 1:1. In : more recent history, was it the world’s : nations that carved out territory and : national boundaries in 1948, again returning : the Jewish people to their homeland? Or was : that the hand of God, and His promise from : centuries before? Job confidently declared, : “God makes nations great, and He destroys : them; He enlarges nations, and disperses : them.” Job 12:23-25 NIV. : : Here is the sum of this matter of security : and prosperity in this day and world. “I : will both lie down in peace and sleep; for : You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” : Psalm 4:8. God promised to every nation and : generation, “For unto us a Son is given, and : the government shall be upon His shoulder . : . of the increase of His government and : peace there will be no end . . the : passionate commitment of the Lord Almighty : will guarantee this!” Isaiah 9: 6-7. Is it : God, or governments? I will go with God! See : Philippians 3:20. : : My prayer for you today is this: above pride : of nation, be loyal and prayerful as a : servant and soldier of the Lord Jesus Christ : and His Kingdom. : : : : K-Love’s Encouraging Words: : : : : I am praying to you because I know you will : answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I : pray. : : Psalm 17:6 (NLT) : : : Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you : for refuge. : : Psalm 16:1 (NLT) : : : : Today, choose to “Ride or Die” with Jesus : Christ! : : : : ~Long Live Real Cowboys~ : : : :