- Proverbs 21:1
- The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.
- Psalm 47:8
- God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne.
- Proverbs 29:2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
- Daniel 2:21 “As He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings.”
- John 19:11 “You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given to you from above.”
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- Pray
- 1 Timothy 2:1-3 “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone; for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior.”
- Preach
- Daniel preached to Nebuchadnezzar
- Moses preached to Pharaoh
- John the Baptist preached to Herod
- Jesus preached to Pontius Pilate
- Paul preached to King Agrippa
- Praise
- 1 Peter 2:17 “Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God, and respect the king.”
- Pay
- Romans 13:6 “This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing.”
- Partake
- David was King
- Daniel was Governor
- Joseph was Secretary of Food
- Render to Caesar in Luke 20-25 one meaning is duty
- When it comes to a showdown, Washington must never forget who rules —— the people. Will Rogers
- Samuel Adams on April 16, 1781 declared, “Let each citizen remember….that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country.”
- Pray
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