Headlines across our country state that today, March 23, 2010, is a historic day. It is a day where our elected president, Barak Obama, and his cohorts have much to celebrate . In such a time of change, when fear and the lack of control set in, we search God's Word for answers and guidance down this untrodden path.
We can look to the book of Numbers where organization becomes a necessity. In fact, God orders Moses to conduct a census. In this census, the objective was clear and that was to count and register all the males over 20 that were qualified for service in the military.
The people were segregated by tribes and the counting began. Big government had stepped in and the count was completed. One tribe was left out, the Levites. These men were to not serve in the Israeli army but were assigned as security agents for the tabernacle. They were enlisted to serve, but only for the Lord's house. Each tribe (12) in all were given a role.
How did Israel respond to this demand? Numbers 1:54 "THe Israelites did everything just as the Lord had commanded." Though Obama, is far from a god of any sort, He is our commander in chief. We may disagree on many points, but like Aaron in the book of Numbers, he has been tasked with leading our great country.
The Bible never waivers on how we as Christians are to respond to our government, big or small. "Therefore 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." 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Leadership gains authority and respect when the voiceless poor are treated fairly.” Proverbs 29:14
And last but not least "Everyone must submit to the governmenting authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God. Romans 13:1
In fear and trembling, we may embrace the throne. The unknown is always a bitter taste. Remember, that though we may not feel in control, God always is behind the wheel.
We can look to the book of Numbers where organization becomes a necessity. In fact, God orders Moses to conduct a census. In this census, the objective was clear and that was to count and register all the males over 20 that were qualified for service in the military.
The people were segregated by tribes and the counting began. Big government had stepped in and the count was completed. One tribe was left out, the Levites. These men were to not serve in the Israeli army but were assigned as security agents for the tabernacle. They were enlisted to serve, but only for the Lord's house. Each tribe (12) in all were given a role.
How did Israel respond to this demand? Numbers 1:54 "THe Israelites did everything just as the Lord had commanded." Though Obama, is far from a god of any sort, He is our commander in chief. We may disagree on many points, but like Aaron in the book of Numbers, he has been tasked with leading our great country.
The Bible never waivers on how we as Christians are to respond to our government, big or small. "Therefore 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." 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Leadership gains authority and respect when the voiceless poor are treated fairly.” Proverbs 29:14
And last but not least "Everyone must submit to the governmenting authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God. Romans 13:1
In fear and trembling, we may embrace the throne. The unknown is always a bitter taste. Remember, that though we may not feel in control, God always is behind the wheel.
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