October 7, 2019

October 7

Running with Jesus

Acts 12:21-23  “And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.”

     This was a day in the life of Herod the grandson who ruled after the death of his dad who ordered Christ to be crucified.  He was upset because the men of Tyre and Sidon let Peter escape.  He was killing Christians to gain favor with the Jews in the land.  These rulers went to make up with him and had a coronation day.  He was so proud he paraded like a peacock with his tail feathers extended and loved his position.  “But God” was still in control of rulers and authorities in the land.

     Some days we get discouraged over kings and powers in authority.  Ultimately God is not asleep and He knows exactly what is going on.  He allows certain things to take place.  In the Old Testament the Jews wanted a king like the nations around them so He allowed them to have a king.  He told them he would take their money and goods.  God wants us to want Him and let Him provide for us.  He does allow man to have a say and when we get what we think we want it usually is not what we need. God knows best!!!

     We just heard a song the other night at the NQC about the shootings in schools.  It said, “Where were you God when the shootings took place?” Then He replied, “You did not ask me to come you did not want me there”. 

      In this king’s life God got the ultimate say.  He died that day.  God is patient with man and sometimes He is using the most difficult situations to speak loud to us.  America needs to remember God.  She needs to ask Him to come back.  When we leave Him out and forget this life is just a short span to man and eternity is forever.  One day all knees will bow and confess He is the ultimate King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  So don’t be surprised by many of the things taking place in our land.  The kings rule only for a season and those who are unjust will reap in due time.  God is in ultimate control and will get the last word.  Read the back of the Bible we know the end of the story.

Father, today we pray for You to return to our country and tear down ungodly men and women who think they are in control and raise up Godly men and women to lead us. Help us not be afraid and trust not in chariots and horses but the Holy God of the Universe.  We cry out for You to come quickly Lord Jesus.

The Word is unstoppable, tomorrow.

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015