Praying for our President

There of course is much reaction on the internet, pro and con, to the election of Barack Obama as out next President. For the church of Jesus Christ, that is, His people, the challenge is to respond biblically. Justin Taylor, at Between Two Worlds, asked many different church leaders, of several stripes and colors, to give their insights. Their responses are informative and worth reading. Follow this link to view them all (scroll down to Wednesday, Noverber 5).

Taylor himself reminds us . . .

It would be an understatement to call this a watershed cultural moment in our country's history.No matter who you voted for--or whether you voted at all--it's important to remember that, as President, Barack Obama will have God-given authority to govern us, and that we should view him as a servant of God (Rom. 13:1, 4) to whom we should be subject (Rom. 13:1, 5; 1 Pet. 2:13-14).

We are to pray for Barack Obama (1 Tim. 2:1-2).
We are to thank God for Barack Obama (1 Tim. 2:1-2).
We are to respect Barack Obama (Rom. 13:7).
We are to honor Barack Obama (Rom. 13:7; 1 Pet. 2:17).

Indeed, be a responsible citizen of this nation and of the Kingdom of God and heed these biblical admonitions.

Blessings
BIll H