October 24, 2025 – Those In Authority Over Us

Those In Authority Over Us
October 24, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     The Word of God has all the information we need to live every day peacefully here in this world. One thing God has told us through His Word is that we need to fear Him. This means we are to have a holy respect and reverence for who He is and what He stands for. For the most part, people do not have a problem doing just that. Most everyone you speak with will tell you they believe in and hold in high esteem our creator God. Yet, our verse today says we are also to treat the king in the same way.

 

     At the time of the writing of this verse, the leader of the nation was the king. Under the king’s authority were also rulers who were given power by him. Today, for those of us in the United States, this would be our President and those in authority over us. Such people as the Governor and Mayor are also to be given the same consideration. So, if I asked you today, do you reverence your government leaders in the same way you reverence God, what would be your answer? This means to have respect for who they are. You see, God has placed them in authority, and to disrespect them is to disrespect God. We are also not to give time to or meddle with those who decide there is a better way to live day by day. Those who do not want to respect our leaders or our God.

 

     Makes you think, right? If you are not happy with your leadership, then vote next time. Vote your beliefs and morals, and not your wallet or party. God uses us to place in authority over us those who should lead. Pray every day for the leaders of our land.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     I know right now some are saying, “Well, that is the Old Testament, and we are no longer under the law but under grace.” You are right. However, let me share a New Testament verse with you. Romans 13:1 says, “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.” WOW, it is also in the New Testament! Let’s just live, as God wants us to. Begin to pray for your leaders. Whether you like their policies or not, they need your prayers.  

 

How do you view the Word of God on politics?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

 

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  October 24, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Job 1-3 / Psalm 100
Proverbs 24 / 1 Corinthians 15

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Jer. 1-3  /  2 Thess.3