“1. I EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2. For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4. Who will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6. Who gave a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.”

Today, it appears that the entire world is in panic! What do we do? How have you been responding to the local news information? Are you worried? We need to remember that God exists outside of time. He not only created the beginning, He also created the end. God already knew about today! He already knows about tomorrow! What should we do as Christians? A few different verses come to mind! Psalm 56:3 “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” Psalm 118:8 “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.” Joshua 1:9 “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD they God is with thee whithersoever goest.” Do you believe God’s Word is perfect today? That means there is nothing to worry about! Looking back at the main context there are two important truths that we can respond to, during this world crisis. Look at verse 1, “…first of all, supplications, prayers, and intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men. For kings, and for all that are in authority…” Have you prayed for the President? He could really use your prayers right now. God could be allowing Satan to touch our country right now so all of our leaders would realize that they are powerless without the power of God. What about your state governors? They are making very difficult decisions right now! Decisions they never thought they would make as governors. Law enforcement? They are in desperate need of your prayers at this very moment! What about your boss? They are in authority and they could really use your help! Here is a very very important one, YOUR PASTOR! He is in desperate need of your prayers. Right now, all across the country, men of God are being told they need to close their doors. Lord, help us! God is still on the throne and the United States of America is in great need of the children of God to cleanse their hearts from sin and ask God to bless these that are in authority. The second thing we need to stay focused on is found in verses 4, “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” Today, in Walmart, there was a man in a camo jacket that rejected a gospel tract with a deer on the front cover, but listen, there were many more that accepted it!! Not everyone is living in fear! In fact, just a few isles later a young man bowed his head and confessed Christ to be his Savior. Don’t let fear keep you from the ministry God has called you to! People still need the gospel! People will still get saved! The lost crowd needs to know that Jesus Christ is their answer during this time of panic! Lets turn from fear and focus on the foundation; The Savior and supplication(prayer)!!!! A good memory verse we could learn this week is found in II Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Memory Verse Week 3/16/19

II Timothy 1:7

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”