Fight For Freedom May 31st Devotional

Read:

1 Timothy 2:1-2

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone 2 For kings and all those who are in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

Also read:

Romans 13:1

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. the authorities that exist have been established by God.

All Throughout history beginning with even years before Christ was born, there was always a fight for freedom. There were great men that fought on the front line with valor and character. There was David, Joab, Joshua, prophets, and not to mention all of the other Kings that stood for freedom. One that comes to my mind is Nehemiah. Nehemiah stood when all hell was breaking loose towards him by false prophets, governors, and others, but Nehemiah stood his ground for freedom. The tragedy of September 11 caused this nation to fall on our knees and pray. There have been services and vigils all across the land. The bible says to pray for our nation. Does God love war? absolutely not, but God doesn't put any in authority that hasn't been established by Him. Even the ungodly rulers of this world suppresses sin and keeps a certain kind of peace, and it is our job to pray for our government, president, and all of those who are in authority and fighting for our freedom. I think that alot of judgement falls at the foot of the church. All through the bible we see that when the Jews got complacent, judgement came. Even though we are not under the old covenant, there is still a type of judgment that falls upon our nation when the church isn't doing what they supposed to do. We have gotten complacent, and the Babylonians attacked. Now, God is wanting His people to pray like never before for our nation. He wants us to pray against abortion, fight for pure marriage, and He wants us to stay on our knees for peace to be upon our land. America was founded upon Christian principles, and that will never be forgotten. God bless this land. We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under GOD, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. This year is going to be another hard year for our soldiers that have stuck there neck out to fight for the red, white and blue. Many soldiers haven't seen there family in years. Lets be soldiers for the Lord and pray like never before for our great soldiers, especially the one's that are reflecting Christ to many out on the battlefield. Let's also pray for our missionaries over seas that are doing a great work for freedom and for God's kingdom.

Prayer:

Lord we pray for our nation. We pray for wisdom upon congress and for our president. We pray Lord that you will protect the soldiers who are away from their family, who have took a stand for that precious breath of freedom that we breathe today. Lord we ask that you forgive us for our complacency as the body of Christ and that you will bring our soldiers home safely. Amen.

by Keith Edwards