Do you fume when you hear or read what certain politicians think and advocate that is clearly contrary to God and His best? With primaries here this week in Michigan, there were (and still are) lots of different views flying around. I can get worked up about it, but it usually helps if I stop and pray for the various politicians.
In fact, Paul
gave that advise to Timothy.
I Timothy 2:1-8 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. 3 This is
good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who
wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the
truth. 5 For there is one God and one
mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who
gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed
to at the proper time. 7 And for this purpose
I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not
lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.
8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy
hands without anger or disputing.
We
are to pray for everyone, including politicians! Not only that, but I think
Paul emphasized that the most important prayer is for their salvation. Paul highlighted
that God has offered and wants to give grace to all people. Through Jesus
Christ, everyone has access to salvation.
How
does this motivate you and me to pray, especially the next time we start to
boil after hearing a politician?
Alice
