8 NOV 23 Wednesday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“Give your love of justice to the king, O God, and righteousness to the king’s son. Help him judge your people in the right way; let the poor always be treated fairly.” Psalm 72: 1-2
It feels like we are in a perpetual election season since we have political leaders in cities, counties, states, and federal coming to the public to support their return to leadership or new people vying for the seat. We all know a leader of some level because leaders are everywhere and in all parts of life regardless of vocation. What are some of the traits we desire in a leader and why?
At least in politics, aspirants search statistics of the people and go after target groups that most likely will connect with them. They study you and package speeches to entice you to vote for them based on what they think you want. Do you study the candidates? Who are they as a person? How have they operated as a leader to this point? Do they hold the same values and are they virtuous people?
God himself raises people to be leaders in every part of life. Some leaders have been developed to bring judgment on communities, states, and even nations because of the wickedness and sin of the people. God raises a wicked leader to match the wickedness of the people. That nation will crumble in due time. God also raises up righteous leaders who have a love of holiness and justice.
Those leaders establish godly and righteous judges and lawmakers who treat people in the right way, even the poor are cared for, and handled fairly, and oppressors are crushed. Evil and wickedness are stamped out of existence in the land. The people are refreshed to live in peace and flourish when the godly lead. So as you get ready to vote again, do your homework on them see if any hold traits of a godly leader, then choose wisely.
Are you looking to establish godly leaders?
Reading Plan: Psalm 61, 62; Neh. 12:27-31a, 42b-47; Rev. 11:1-19; Matt. 13:44-52
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