“For the LORD is our judge [judicial], the LORD is our lawgiver [legislative], the LORD is our king [executive]; He will save us” (Isaiah 33:22 KJV). Our civics lessons teach us the three branches of the United States constitutional government are the judicial, legislative, and executive branches. By providing checks and balances, it assures no single group will have too much power. As Abraham Lincoln once stated (1863), “Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.” Good government is an attempt to imitate God’s government but adapted to the limitations of its people.
Israel was initially a theocracy led by judges until the people demanded a king. Israel’s founding laws were the Torah or the Pentateuch. “And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them” (1Samuel 8:7). What a tragedy, when God’s chosen government is overruled by the will of the people! Participate in government, where possible; but, of more importance, “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). Remember, God’s people benefit from the peace and tranquility of the nations in which they dwell.
Father, we desire the conversion of our nations to Your laws; but, we pray for mercy upon those who govern us and blessing upon them that we would live our lives for You in godliness and honesty. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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