POLITICAL POWER IS GIVEN BY God, NOT SEIZED BY GREED

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Good -Life Devotional: POLITICAL POWER IS GIVEN BY God, NOT SEIZED BY GREED

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   Scripture consistently teaches that political power originates from God, not from human ambition or manipulation. “By Me kings reign, and rulers decree justice” (Proverbs 8:15, AMP). In 1 Kings 1:5, Adonijah exalted himself and attempted to take the throne, even though God’s choice—confirmed through David—was Solomon. Adonijah’s grasp for power was rooted in pride and greed, and it ended in judgment: “So King Solomon sent Benaiah… and he struck him down, and he died” (1 Kings 2:25). This narrative reveals a sobering truth: when power is seized against God’s will, destruction follows.

   A similar warning appears in Judges 9. Abimelech murdered the sons of Gideon to unlawfully secure kingship. Though he appeared successful at first, Scripture declares that “God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem” (Judges 9:23), leading to chaos and his eventual death (Judges 9:54). God Himself opposed a throne He never ordained.

There are moments when power is “taken,” but only as an instrument of divine judgment. In Jeremiah 21, God delivered Judah into the hands of Babylon because of persistent sin. This confirms Daniel 2:21: “He removes kings and sets up kings.”

   Africa—especially Nigeria—has suffered greatly where false teachers align with corrupt politicians to seize power undemocratically claiming power is taken and not given .    These preachers often benefit from injustice, while the people endure poverty and insecurity. Yet God’s standard remains clear. In Acts 6:3–4, the people were instructed to select leaders of “good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom.” This is a biblical foundation for accountable, people-oriented governance.

Therefore, the Church must pray earnestly for righteous leadership (1 Timothy 2:1–2), knowing that good governance promotes peace, justice, and the prosperity of God’s work among His people.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and promotion of good governance.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to promote good governance.

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