Berean Study Bible
A Call to Prayer
1First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered on behalf of all men 2for kings and all those in authority, so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. 3This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
5For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.
7For this reason I was appointed as a herald, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything. 8Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.
Do you understand this verse? "I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered on behalf of all men 2for kings and all those in authority, so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity". Today in our country we see one political party trying to delegitimize the president and his election. They protest, chant, disrupt, squash free speech, and use violence.
Do you believe they are honoring God? God puts into authority whom He pleases.
Please pray that Gods will be done in our government. Please pray for peace.
This will be good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior.
Are you troubled? Take your troubles in prayer to our mediator, the man Christ Jesus.
It is my desire the men and women everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.
I have an urgent prayer request! Please pray for Sandra, she has been in the hospital for two months following heart surgery. Two days ago she was sent to a rehab hospital. Yesterday she was sent back to the hospital with a collapsed lung and they believe she may be septic. Please pray for her and her family.
In verse seven Paul tells us his appointment, God has an appointment for you too, a purpose that will glorify God. What is your appointment?
Blessings, David
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