Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval,for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience. Romans 13:1-5
This verse is so important for the next four to possibly eight years of our lives. I know that the first thing that came to my mind when I found out Barack Obama won was "I can never call that man President." Then I sat there thinking about that and I became very convicted. The Lord, who reigns in heaven has appointed this man to lead our nation. Whether you like him or not, you have no control. By saying that this was not suppose to happen and you can never call this man your President is say, "God, You are wrong." How dare we do that. We do not see the big picture... I did get to see a little fragment though. I have gotten to talk to several people who are scared and afraid and are turning to God. People are nervous and faiths are being strengthened. I know that my own strength has been re-evaluated and re-focused to the Lord. This is not in my hands, thank goodness!
I want to challenge Christians to stop whining. It is ugly and disgusting. Let's rise above bitterness and anger and show respect and peace in the Lord. God has a plan, this is his plan. Trust and respect His authority...
My prayer from now on is "Father, Your glory be made know through President Obama."
"....and right now, in the good times and bad, You are on Your throne and You are God alone."
