Discipleship Series; 30 January 2024

Discipleship Series; 30 January 2024 

DECLARATION: By the knowledge, wisdom, and strength of God, I align myself with God and His word, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Romans 13:1 – 3; Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God…

The last edition of the ongoing series of this devotional was ended with this stated fact, “Taking a stand for God in many countries (societies) in our days and time could mean taking a stand against the authorities of the land, even if, and sometimes when we have to follow and obey those God has placed in positions of authority over our individual lives and in our homes.”

Therein lie the issue.

See and ponder deeply the Scriptures below, and we shall return to have a discussion on these verses over the next few editions of this devotional.

Romans 13:1 – 7; Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore, whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. Therefore, you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake. For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers attending continually to this very thing. Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour.

PRAYER: Oh God! Help me align myself with Your word, and give me the wisdom, strength, and boldness to align myself properly with You in the face of anything or/and anyone, in the name of Jesus Christ.

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