FAITH IN GOD IS GREATER GOVERNMENT

 Doors are being opened for you in high places because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: FAITH IN GOD IS GREATER GOVERNMENT 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   Psalms 33:12

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.'

"Faith is more powerful than government. And nothing is more powerful than God" President Donald Trump 

   Faith in God is greater than confidence in government because human authority is temporary, but God’s kingdom is eternal.    Throughout history, powerful rulers have risen and fallen, yet the sovereignty of God remains unchanged. The story of King Nebuchadnezzar in Book of Daniel chapter 4 reminds believers that no earthly throne is above God’s authority.

   Nebuchadnezzar ruled one of the greatest empires of his time. He walked through Babylon boasting, “Is not this great Babylon, that I have built?” Yet his pride blinded him to the truth that every position of authority is permitted by God. Before judgment came, God mercifully warned him through a dream and through the counsel of Daniel. However, the king ignored the warning. This reveals an important truth: governments and leaders become dangerous when they reject humility and forget accountability to God.

   The humiliation of Nebuchadnezzar was sudden and severe. He lost his sanity and lived like an animal until he acknowledged the Most High God. Human strength, political systems, military power, and economic influence could not save him. God alone restored him when he lifted his eyes toward heaven. His testimony became a declaration that “those who walk in pride He is able to abase” (Daniel 4:37 AMP).

   Believers today must respect governmental authority as instructed in Romans 13:1, yet our ultimate trust must never rest in presidents, kings, policies, or nations. Governments can fail, economies can collapse, and leaders can disappoint, but God remains faithful forever. Psalm 146:3 warns, “Do not trust in princes, in mortal men, in whom there is no salvation.”

   Faith in God gives stability when earthly systems shake. When society is uncertain, the people who trust God remain secure because their confidence is anchored in His unchanging kingdom.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and for  godly people in government.

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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