Be Of Good Cheer

 We sometimes feel that we are surrounded by evil leaders who seem to have an anti-God agenda and we find it difficult to understand why. Sometimes we can be tempted to wonder if God has lost the plot, as we see evil men triumphing, while the children of God are in the midst of distress, and we wonder if Satan is winning. NEVER! Whether it was the cities of Babylon, Rome, Greece, or the nation into which we ourselves have been born.
 Whatever the circumstances of your lives or the decisions made in the global corridors of earthly rule, God is firmly and eternally in control, both of your life and over the governments of the world, and He has scheduled a time when He will put all principalities and powers under His feet. Despite the polices of politicians, the regulations of religious leaders, and the dictators of both national and international dignitaries under whom we are currently placed, we have an assurance from the authoritative Word of God, that He is in control and has authorized every authority to carry out His eternal plan and purpose.
 We who are His children are also told to Be Of Good Cheer, by His death and Resurrection He has overcome the world, and although we will inevitably face difficulties and dangers in this fallen world, the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us. Praise His Holy Name.
Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.

Our United Prayer:
Father, we thank You that You are in control of all that is happening in our lives, throughout the world and beyond. We pray that while we are here, You will take our lives, and use us in whatever way You choose. May we be faithful witnesses and bring glory to Your name, in our small corners of this world. In Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN.