“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

“For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty” (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

Grace and peace to the children of promise.

By all indications, President Barack Obama has secured a second term.  That came as no surprise to me, as the powers that be must ensure that he finishes the work that he began.  To be sure, the next four years will be intriguing, and it will be interesting to see how the United States of 2017 will compare to the United States of 2012.  Whatever happens, the important thing to remember is that God is in charge.

So, whether you voted for him or not, let us not forget that we have been admonished to subject ourselves to those in authority–including the President–for they are “the ministers of God.”  God has put them in authority.  Therefore,  it was actually God who reelected Barack Obama, and whatever the president does this term, God has ordained it.

Scripture tells us that to resist those in authority is to resist God (Romans 13:2).  We must therefore support President Obama, even though we may not agree with his policies.  Let us support the president and pray for him, his family, and his children.

The Still Man