Day 165 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: Ezra 6-8; John 21)
PRAY FOR GOVERNMENT
Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in Babylonia, in the house of the archives where the documents were stored. And in Ecbatana, the citadel that is in the province of Media, a scroll was found on which this was written: “A record. In the first year of Cyrus the king, Cyrus the king issued a decree: Concerning the house of God at Jerusalem, let the house be rebuilt, the place where sacrifices were offered, and let its foundations be retained. (Ezra 6:1-3 ESV)
“The emperor Darius approves the building of the temple, sponsors it sacrifices, and curses those who would interfere. The God of heaven has so radically changed the circumstances that the government that opposed the project became its sponsor. Today, do not fail to offer prayers for your officials. Who knows what changes God may bring? Above all, offer thanks to Him for your salvation by Jesus’ sacrifice.” (Lutheran Study Bible, CPH 2009, page 729)
Lord, we trust You to lead the nations of this world to serve Your purposes. May it be Your will to grant peace in our world and to quell all evil and remove all hatred. May all come to know the peace that is found only in Jesus. In His saving name, amen.
Pastor David Paape
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