RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL. ''PRAY FOR YOUR COUNTRY'' - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30TH.
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 (1 Timothy 2:1-2).
As a Christian, it’s important to
pray always for your country and the leaders; be it your country of residence
or earthly nationality. Some people don’t know this: many a time, there’s a
strong spiritual conflict for the soul of nations. In the days of Daniel, an
angel had to fight the Prince of Persia (Daniel 10:10-13). Such spiritual
conflicts still happen today, over countries of the world. There’re forces
fighting for the destruction and impoverishment of nations. But there’re also
angels, sent by God for the protection and prosperity of those nations.
There’re very difficult days
ahead, for many nations of the world. But the Lord wants His people prepared
and ready. As we pray, angels sent by God are able to fulfil their assignments
in the nations of the world. So, in your privacy, take time to pray for your
country. Pray for the President or the Prime Minister and leaders of your
country.
As we pray, we mount pressure in
the realm of the spirit against the forces of darkness, and prevail against
them. Consequently, God’s purpose for those nations is fulfilled. It’s been
said that evil prevail when good men do nothing. So, keep praying for your country,
that the Word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified (2
Thessalonians 3:1). Our prayers for the nations enable the Gospel to spread
unhindered. And when the Word of God saturates your nation, evil can’t prevail.
Our opening verse says we should
pray “For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet
and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.” When the Bible talks about
“peace” here, it means a state of rest, where everything is flourishing and in
the right direction. This is the life God expects us to live; and our prayer
brings it into reality. Glory to God!
PRAYER
Dear Father, I pray for my
country today, that wisdom and understanding is imparted to the leaders, to
help them make the right decisions for the benefit of the people, and the
spread of the Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study:
Jeremiah 29:7
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.
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.
Isaiah 33:6-7
And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.
7 Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly.
And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.
7 Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly.
Isaiah 62:1
For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.
For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.
Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Luke 8:22-39,
Joshua 5-6
Luke 8:22-39,
Joshua 5-6
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Romans 4:11-25,
Psalm 102
Romans 4:11-25,
Psalm 102
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