1 FEB 23 Wednesday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“May the king’s rule be refreshing like spring rain on freshly cut grass, like the showers that water the earth. May all the godly flourish during his reign. May there be abundant prosperity until the moon is no more.” Psalm 72:6-7
As we head into another season of political sword fighting, we all have in mind what we would like to see in a leader and the hope of better conditions and safety. This is the same desire for everyone around the world because in our hearts and minds we know right from wrong and what right looks like. The challenge is that only God himself can fulfill that picture.
The psalmist speaks of what it will be like when a truly godly person will rule and reign. It is a great picture of clear justice, righteousness, and prosperity. If you really unpack what God intends, many people around the world and especially in our own country would not want to be part of that. Why? Because God is holy and we are not. Our nature kicks and fights against it.
We would have to give up the sins we like so much like greed, lust, all drugs and alcohol, murder of babies, fornication, adultery, homosexuality, lying, stealing, and self-focused will to name a few. God will not have any of that in his Kingdom and he doesn’t expect that of his people now. The wicked, evil, and rebellious will be dealt with swiftly and to the maximum sentence. That is what a just and loving king should do. That is what God will do.
Do you really know what a godly leader is?
Mighty King, heavenly Father, you are worthy to be praised! You look out for the poor and the broken-hearted. You uphold and enforce the law producing a godly and holy people. The wicked and evil run in fear, but they have nowhere to hide. I look forward to the day of your Son’s return, knowing that true safety and prosperity will be forever more. We will be completely satisfied with you. Amen.
Reading Plan: Psalm 72; Isa. 54:1-10; Gal. 4:21-31; Mark 8:11-26
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