Glory…Only God Should Receive It

Exodus 39; Exodus 40; Psalm 15; Acts 12
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Scripture

Acts 12

23 Instantly, an angel of the Lord struck Herod with a sickness, because he accepted the people’s worship instead of giving the glory to God. So he was consumed with worms and died.

Observation

Does it matter who gets the glory? You bet it does and God takes this very seriously. Government leaders better watch out because God is the one that has allowed them to be in the position that they are in and He can instantly take them out.

Some of the evil leaders it seems to me should have been taken out long ago. I wonder why Fidel Castro and his family have been able to keep the island of Cuba hostage for so long. Why hasn’t God instantly changed the leadership in that country? There are other countries with the same kind of leadership and yet God allows them to stay in power…why? Don’t worry, even though we don’t know why God allows them to remain in leadership it must be according to His overall plan. We know that in one swift swipe He could instantly take them all out and one day He will do just that. I don’t think we will ever understand it this side of Heaven but one day all of this will get straightened out.

When those leaders cross the line and God somehow quits receiving the glory that God should receive then instantly it is all over for them…instantly.

Application

I will pray for our president that God would give him wisdom to lead our country and that he would be humble and seek God’s face.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, it is no little thing to pray for our president. You have told us in your word to pray for those in authority and today I pray for our president. Surround him with men and women that will help him make wise decisions. I pray that he would seek Your face today. Speak to him in dreams and visions and turn his heart to the things that will bring You glory and that will bring You honor. Don’t let him lead our country in the wrong direction. All glory and honor belongs to You. You alone are worthy of our praise.

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