Rulers – The Presidential Prayer Team

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. – Colossian 3:15

A dictator is a political leader possessing absolute power. The term originated in the Roman Republic where the position was created as a temporary grant to handle emergency situations. Over time, history tells the tales of many rulers who would be called dictators. These individuals have brought about the most brutal crimes against humanity in their quest for power. God’s Kingdom is quite the opposite.

God does not grasp for power as ruler over the universe. He is sovereign by right of His place outside of time, the all-knowing, all-powerful, Creator. While He has the unquestionable right to govern, the way He rules stretches the imagination. His rule is peace.

Dictators force allegiance and oppress people. God does not. In His grace, He does not overthrow your human will. He allows each person to choose the master of their own soul. Many claim that position for themselves believing they can design their own destiny. However, human power is small, and no one has the ability to save himself. Without the Lord Jesus, humankind is defeated and condemned to suffer the wages of sin in death.

God’s Kingdom is built upon grace, and His Son rules in peace. All who enter His gates experience the overcoming resurrection strength which replaces the bondage of sin. Pray for those holding positions of authority in America to carefully consider whether they are trying to save themselves or looking to God for their salvation and hope. Ask that many will welcome the rule of the Prince of Peace in their life and work.

Today’s Verse: Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

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Recommended for further reading: John 18:33-37

³³So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” ³⁴Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?” ³⁵Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you over to me. What have you done?” ³⁶Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” ³⁷Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”