Dr. Rick Mandl - January 19, 2021
Pray For Our Leaders
Devotional Manuscript: Praying for Our Leaders
Message by Dr. Rick Mandl, January 19th, 2021, Eagle Rock Baptist Church
Recorded in Los Angeles, CA.
Hey church family . . . This Wednesday, as a nation, we will be involved in something that as a country we only do at most, once every four years, and that is inaugurate a new President. Wednesday at noon Eastern time, first Vice-President Kamala Harris, and then President Joe Biden will take the oath of office.
This year’s ceremony will look a little different because it will be held virtually without spectators in the stands. President Biden’s Inauguration Day Theme will be “America United” which seems like a fitting theme for the times we’re in. Regardless of how you voted in this past November’s election, hopefully one thing that all of us can agree on is the need to pray for our leaders.
In 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV) we read these words. . . . “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
Regardless of our political persuasions, I’m hopeful that this is one area in which all of us as followers of Jesus Christ can agree. . . No matter if you support or oppose our President, or our Governor or Mayor, or Police Chief or other government officials, the Bible is clear we should pray for them. So let me suggest that as you take this instruction to heart, you might ask God for at least three things...
#1 For wisdom. Pray that our leaders have great wisdom and patience in their decision-making. Pray for godly counsellors to surround them to give good advice. Pray that the issues they deal with will have clear solutions and that they will always keep in mind their responsibility to serve the people that elected them.
#2 Pray For their character. Pray that our leaders would be upright in their speech and their actions. Pray that they would show respect and kindness to those they interact with. Pray for their honesty, their integrity and their moral foundation. And pray that God would shine his light of truth to expose leaders whose character is in question.
#3 Pray For their spiritual growth. Pray for our leaders to be Christ-followers. Pray that God will open opportunities for those who are not Christians to hear the Gospel and come to know Jesus. Pray that they would make God’s Word and His will the foundation for their public responsibilities and their decisions and actions.
Recorded in Los Angeles, CA.
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