My Facebook newsfeed is full of articles about our President on a daily basis. People are very opinionated about our nation's leader and I guess we should be. However, is it possible that God allows for certain people to rule over us for different reasons? His plans have always been the same....that He would be glorified and people would be drawn to Him. Maybe instead of fighting the fact that He is our president we should spend more time praying for him and for God's will to be done. Of course, we know it will be done no matter who is in charge. God always makes a way. God always wins. God always is the ultimate leader. For this, we can be so grateful. Please open your Bible to Deuteronomy 17 or just click here.
So, this chapter is basically focusing on two areas. First, God wanted the Israelites to get rid of evil and anything that would separate them from Him. Sin is detestable to God and His desire was for it to become detestable to His children. Second, He gave His people Judges, Priests and Kings to help fulfill His laws. His intention was for the Israelites to seek only godly people to fill these positions so that they would know they had the Lord's best interests at heart.
We are called to higher expectations and to be set apart from the rest of the world. "You are to be holy to me because I, the Lord, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be my own." (Leviticus 20:26) Do we really look different? Or has evil invaded our lives to such a great extent that we don't even realize we are betrayed by it every day? Have we given in to the sin of the world or are we doing everything we can to rid it from our lives? I think this is why my battle of the bulge is such a big deal to me. I am a relatively healthy overweight person. My medical stats are normal and I can run a couple miles anytime I want (they would be slow but definitely doable). I know that eventually my medical problems will catch up with me if I don't do anything now. But more importantly, I wonder if I am living in the way God intended for me to live? I believe He planned me to live life abundantly and when I am bowing down to the other gods in my life can I truly live the life designed for me? Am I walking in the freedom that He gave me? I am embracing the woman that He created me to be? I am expelling every bit of evil that I can. Sugar may not be evil to everyone, but it has been to me.
Also, I believe that we are called to become our own Judges, Priests and Kings, ruling our lives the way God desires, holy and pleasing to Him. If the Holy Spirit dwells within us we have the authority to make the necessary decisions to bring glory and honor to God. "I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you." (Luke 10:19) We can make the necessary rulings and the wise decisions that are in the best interest for everyone involved. Leah, the Judge has deemed the choices I have been making unhealthy. Leah, the Priest has taken actions to surrender and sacrifice the old ways to God and now walk on the path of complete freedom and consecration. Leah, the King has declared myself more than able, redeemed and victorious.
Is there something today that you should be reevaluating in your own life? Do you believe it is possible that you have the authority within you to be Judge, Priest and King? Consider what actions you may need to take in each of these roles today.
And remember, if the Son has set you free, you are free indeed. Perhaps all you need to do today is embrace this truth!
Father, thank you for reminding us how important it is to rid our lives of evil. I pray You will help me to continue to get rid of all the junk in my own life and that I would take on the authority and control I have in making better choices. I yield to You but I also ask for strength to walk in Your waus which is always upright and holy. We need more of You today, Lord! Amen.
Now Choose Life.
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