Friday October 02nd, 2020
Memorize: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 New International Versions (NIV)
« I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. »
Read: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 New Living Translation (NLT)
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.
2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
3 This is good and pleases God our Savior,
4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth.
Message
« ……..Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; Then I will turn My hand against the little ones. »
Zechariah 13:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
Leaders of any group are very important to the future of the followers.
The character, circle of friends, background, process of decision-making and even their emotional wellbeing all have a great impact on the people they are leading. This is why it is important that you pray for your leaders regularly.
We need to pray concerning their character and work ethics.
Ecclesiastes 10:16 CEV says:
« A country is in for trouble when its ruler is childish, and its leaders party all day long! »
We need to pray concerning their circle of friends and the kind of advice they give them (1 Kings 12:9-14). They are targets of the devil because he knows that once he strikes the shepherd, the sheep will scatter.
It is not just the political leaders you should pray for, but your spiritual leaders as well; their actions and inactions can greatly affect the Church as a whole. If the Church leaders are spiritually blind, there will be trouble in the land.
You need to also pray for the leaders in the country, principals and teachers in your children’s school, as their decisions can greatly affect your children.
Pray for leaders of industries as their decisions concerning quality and prices have a great effect on millions of lives.
Pray for those at the forefront of technological innovations in our generation, who wield great influence on what our children will consume.
Imagine if the leaders in the technological industries were all born again, imagine the great impact that would make on the next generation. This is why I always encourage my children to go ahead and lead.
Whatever sphere of life you are in, be the best and lead the rest. The more Christian leaders we have in the society, the more the kingdom of God forges ahead.
Action point: Spend time praying for the leaders in different spheres of life in your nation and the world at large.
Author: Pst E. A. Adeboye.
Text edited by Naomie
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