We give God praise and thanks for this another day to glorify Him in the sanctuary together. “Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” (Ps. 133:1)
Tuesday November 4, 2014 is Election Day. For us here in this territory, it means electing a new governor along with senators and other officers. But what should be our approach to elections as believers? What should be foremost in our minds as this day draws near?
I submit to you that the thing that should occupy our minds most as this day approaches is the will and purpose of God for our territory regarding its leadership. The word of God tells us something which we need to take note of, “…God ruled in the kingdom of men and He appointeth over it whomsoever He will.” (Daniel 5:21).
God has not abandoned us in this territory to the whims and fancies of a few persons who would desire to have it so. But rather, He is very much involved in the affairs of this territory. He has a plan for this place and is seeking daily to bring His plan to bear upon this territory. But we, the people of God, must pray. So let us pray fervently and earnestly for this election that the persons whom God has chosen will be elected to office in Jesus name. Amen!
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
1. COMMUNION & RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
During Today’s service.
2. KINGDOM MEN MINISTRY MEETING
Today, 6:00 p.m.
3. WARFARE PRAYER & FASTING
Wednesday, 12:00 noon—Lunch Hour Warfare
Prayer. 5:30 p.m.—“Times of Refreshing”.
4. CHOIR PRACTICE
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
5. PRAYER HOUR
Saturday, 7:00 a.m.
6. NEXT SUNDAY
• Worship & Ministry, 9:00 a.m.
• Kingdom Men Conference 9th -11th
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU
Thanks to all those who attended the Baptismal Service at Lindberg Bay last Sunday.
PRAYER REQUEST
Please keep Sis. Victorine Rojas in prayer. She is still in Puerto Rico accompanied by her sister Mildred. She has just completed one surgery and is about to do a second one shortly.
OTHER CHURCH ACTIVITIES:
Christian Assembly El Oasis is having a “Night of Worship United for One Purpose” on Saturday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Kingdom Life Ministries. Tickets $10.00 adults and $6 for children.
TWO KINGDOMS
IN A REPORT IN USA TODAY, RICK HAMPSON WROTE: “THE YOUNG GENERALLY DON’T HAVE THE OLD-TIME POLITICAL RELIGION. THEY LOOK AT VOTING AND SEE A QUAINT, IRRATIONAL ACT.” ONE GRADUATE WAS QUOTED AS SAYING, “I DON’T CARE ENOUGH TO CARE ABOUT WHY I DON’T CARE.” I WONDER IF THIS IS HOW WE AS JESUS-FOLLOWERS SOMETIMES VIEW OUR CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY!
THE INSIGHTS OF JESUS IN MATTHEW 22 HELPED HIS FOLLOWERS THINK CLEARLY ABOUT THEIR CIVIC DUTY IN THE WORLD. THE JEWS WERE REQUIRED TO PAY TAXES TO THE ROMAN GOVERNMENT. THEY HATED THIS TAXATION BECAUSE THE MONEY WENT DIRECTLY INTO CAESAR’S TREASURY, WHERE SOME OF IT SUPPORTED THE PAGAN TEMPLES AND DECADENT LIFESTYLE OF THE ROMAN ARISTOCRACY. THEY MAY HAVE QUESTIONED WHETHER THEY EVEN HAD A CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY TO CAESAR. JESUS REMINDED THEM, HOWEVER, THAT THEY HAD A DUAL CITIZENSHIP. THEY LIVED IN A WORLD WITH TWO KINGDOMS—CAESAR’S KINGDOM (HUMAN AUTHORITY) AND GODS KINGDOM (SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY).THEY HAD RESPONSIBILITIES TO BOTH, BUT THEIR GREATER RESPONSIBILITY WAS TO GOD AND HIS KINGDOM (ACTS 5:28-29).
AS FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST, WE ARE COMMANDED TO COOPERATE WITH OUR RULERS, BUT WE ARE CALLED TO GIVE GOD OUR ULTIMATE OBEDIENCE AND COMMITMENT.
Government has authority,
but God has ultimate authority.
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MEDIA MINISTRY
World Overcomers: WSTA 1340 AM station: Sundays at 12:30 p.m. & Tuesdays at 6:00 a.m.