Open Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
MEMORIZE: “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers.
For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God” (Rom.
13:1)
READ: Romans 13:1-7
When Heaven’s verdict was being pronounced on King
Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4:15-16, it was stated that although the tree stump
would be left, however, seven times would pass over him. This means while
serving his punishment for seven years, God will not forget him. He may even
get a parole afterwards. This act of God’s mercy tells us that God never
forgets the punished. Are you undergoing discipline and feel the whole world
was turned against you and you feel like returning to the world? Don’t! God has
not forgotten you. Patiently endure that chastisement of the Lord because it is
for your good. Afterwards, you will still have reasons to thank Him for that
punitive action. Nebuchadnezzar was ignored for seven years! It is better to
die than to be ignored by the One whose presence is needed each second. May you
never be ignored by God.
Moreover, every divine judgement has a purpose. In King
Nebuchadnezzar’s case it was “…. that the living may know that the most High
ruleth in the kingdom of men”. If you are born again, then you are part of the
living. In that position you are today, give God praise and be content.
According to Daniel 4:17 and Romans 13:1-7, whoever becomes your boss or
superior must be accepted even if such got there through questionable means.
The fact is that, such a person could not have gotten there without God
allowing it. Hence, if you rebel against your boss, you may indirectly be
rebelling against God. Psalm 115:3 says God cannot be queried. God is free to
do whatever He likes with any of us. Yet He is a wonderful friend but a
dangerous enemy. Do all you can to keep Him your friend!
ACTION POINT:
Do you find it difficult to submit to your superiors
especially if they used to be your subordinates? Ask God for grace.
Bible in One year: Psa. 49-51
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