We’ll get back to God’s Original Intent soon, but there was something in the news recently that I wanted to discuss.
Tempe Pastor on President Obama
Where do we begin…
1 Timothy 2:1-3
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. (Bolded Emphasis mine)
This is not about President Obama’s policies…his beliefs, etc.
As believers…citizens of God’s Kingdom…we are told that we should make prayers, requests AND intercession for kings and all those is authority. There is nothing in that verse that says “only if you agree with their policies”.
According to 2 Corinthians 5:20, we are Christ’s ambassadors. We are in a position and have the responsibility as if God were making his appeal through us. So when a pastor states that he is PRAYING for President Obama to die and go to hell, once has to wonder if he really has the heart of God as he leads.
Here is what we must understand…
God IS in control! The Earth…not just America…not just Tulsa or wherever you live…not just my house or your house…THE EARTH is the Lord’s and the fullness of it. So He rules and He reigns. He has never left the throne. He hasn’t taken a break. So with that in mind…no leader rises to power except He allows it. God is the one that raises one up and brings another to their knees.
That is the sovereignty of God the Most High King. None of us are worthy of heaven. We all deserve hell. But He has made provision for us to spend eternity with Him.
So to pray that someone dies and goes to hell is praying AGAINST the very will and heart of God. It goes against the very thing that Christ came to do. Some might even say that it is the spirit of anti-Christ.
The truth is this…every man is flawed. Every single one of us. We’ve all made mistakes. We have all sinned. And in the eyes of God, the wages of sin is death. PERIOD. There is no “okay” sin with God.
This is why we are commanded to pray for each other and our leaders. So that they may have the wisdom of God, not so they can die and spend eternity separated from Him in eternal torment.
So today and everyday…make it a point to pray for our leaders on all levels. Whether or not we agree with the politics or policies…Pray.
Tags: Leadership, Prayer, President Obama