“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance” (Psalm 33:12 KJV). Israel was that nation chosen by God, but any nation can be so chosen. “If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” (2Chronicles 7:14). God did not purpose to call out and save Israel only, but “whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). The prayer of God’s people in any nation is peace for that nation, land, or city. Remember, the LORD held off judgment upon Sodom and Gomorrah, as long as He did, because of the prayer of Abraham and the presence of Lot (Genesis 18-19). Are you the reason our nation is not yet destroyed?
“And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace” (Jeremiah 29:7). It is the spiritual responsibility of all Christians to pray for secular governors that they would rule in keeping with the truth. “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty” (1Timothy 2:1-2). As much as the world would rather recruit us for their own exclusive partisan position, God’s people need to be identified with the truth as their distinctive. If engaging in politics comes with party identification, only use it so far as it serves the LORD (1Corinthians 13; Matthew 22:37-39). “And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away” (1Corinthians 7:31). Always remember Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Father, You always give us wisdom for our journey. May we walk with You until the end. May You bless the cities in which we dwell with peace that we may have peace. Give us the discretion to act responsibly for Your Kingdom’s sake. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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