Blessing For TodaySample

Submit to Authorities 

Once when Jesus and His disciples came to Capernaum, those who collected temple tax came to Peter and asked them to pay tax. Then Jesus said to him, “…go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find piece of money. Take it and give it to them to pay my tax and yours.” 

My friend, Jesus was very keen on obeying the laws of the government. The Bible says that every soul should be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Many of you may go through difficult situations at your workplace because of your superiors. Sometimes, we retaliate and rise against them. But God says, “My child, do not retaliate, the battle belongs to me. Just submit yourself to Me and I will take care of everything for you.” Even if your authorities are not faithful, submit to them and leave everything in the hands of God. God will perfect everything for you. When you submit to authority, God promises to reward you with everlasting life and protect you from all evil people. Besides that He will also give His grace to find favor in the eyes of your authorities and honor you in front of men. So do not be anxious my friend, God is in control of your life. 

Prayer

“Loving heavenly Father, I praise You for the word of blessing You have given me today. Lord I pray for Your grace to abound in me that I may submit myself to my authorities as You said. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit that I may not fight or judge them for their wrong doings but pray for them earnestly. This I ask in Jesus’ name, Amen. 

‘Your authorities are God’s ministers to you for good’