Standing in the Need of Prayer: It’s US. It’s leaders.

Scripture:
“They* did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen.  Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
Acts 4:28-3 NIV
*The ruling authorities Herod and Pilates, along with non-believers


“Jesus answered, ‘You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin."
John 19:11 NIV


“when He gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.”
Proverbs 8:29 NIV


“My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.”
Psalm 62:7,8 NIV


Application:
We shouldn’t destroy our own morale by griping about whose in charge. They wouldn’t become leaders if God didn’t allow that to happen. Nor can they take any action against us that God doesn’t permit. Their actions may be sinful, and they will be held accountable, but their power over us never, ever, at no time exceeds what God permits. God, not man, sets limits over all creation.
It gets better:
On the flipside, God hears our prayers. He will grant us boldness to do His work, and serenity to thrive even in adversity.
Who’s in charge in our lives? God.
Only God


Prayer:
Father, we dedicate ourselves to do Your work and not be swayed by powers on earth. Now, please empower us with supernatural abilities to do these things. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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