Paul writes in Romans 13 concerning submission to governing authorities put in place to be ministers of God to us for good. He speaks encouragement concerning obeying the law. Paul wrote in 2nd Timothy 3:1 “But understand this, that in the last days will come perilous times of great stress and trouble [hard to deal with and hard to bear]”. Christ Himself addressed lawlessness and deception abounding in the latter days.
The events happening in this world and our own Nation need to be addressed by righteous men and women who are able to judge them and put them in proper perspective according to the Word of God. I believe Romans 13:11, 12 (Amplified Bible) are worth looking at. “Besides this you know what [ a critical ] hour this is, how it is high time now for you to wake up out of your sleep (rouse to reality). For salvation (final deliverance) is nearer to us now than when we first believed in and relied on Christ. The night is far gone and the day is almost here. Let us then drop (fling away) the works and deeds of darkness and put on the (full) armor of light”,
In short, wake up and see what is happening around you in our Nation and across the world. If you think it doesn’t concern you, you have fallen into deception and it is time to arise in the Light of Christ. When Government leaders openly defy the law - i.e. legislators fleeing their elected positions and functions, community leaders lying about why they are not at work, and others refusing to obey reasonable police instructions concerning assembling, we are in perilous times. When a leader can decide on his own that duly enacted laws, such as the Defense of Marriage Act, can be declared unconstitutional, and our Government can ignore Court orders - even Contempt of Court, we are in perilous times. When members of Legislatures are duly elected by a fair margin of voters and are then railed against for doing what they campaigned to do, we are in perilous times. Should I go on, or are you seeing it?
If we, the Church, do not stand up against these ungodly and unlawful actions, who will? What is the outcome if lawlessness wins out? Do you think we will escape the rage waiting to unleash itself against anything that is of God? Are you joining together with others of like precious faith and contending for righteousness in prayer? Are you maintaining a confession of faith that allows the provision and protection of God to be manifest in your life? The earth itself is groaning and waiting for the manifestation of mature children of God. Let us be living stones and let our voices be heard in the heavens, both in worship and in prayers of intercession. Let us arise in our spheres of influence - no matter how small or large - and speak out for what is right in the sight of God. Let us not lose courage in doing good. We will see the greatness of our God if we faint not.
We must see that God is our true source and has promised to bless what we put our hands to. Government is not, nor can it ever be, a true source for our lives as it has nothing of its own. It only has what it can take from others. God, however, is the creator of all things and all life finds its source in Him. So, as we respond to His commands, doing what He has placed in front of us and we respond accordingly, by seeking Him and His righteousness first, all the things we have need of are added unto us according to Matthew 6:33. I’m praying for His Kingdom to more fully manifest and His will to be increasingly done on earth as it is in Heaven - how about you? According to Isaiah 9, the real government of mankind is on His shoulders, and of the increase of His government and of His peace there shall be no end. Come Lord Jesus, reveal Yourself increasingly in our lives and heal our land. We need You. We need Your presence manifested now. We stand in You and for You. Amen.
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