PREACHERS SHOULD BE AT THE FOREFRONT IN THE FIGHT FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

 The generational yoke of bondage to oppression shall be broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: PREACHERS SHOULD BE AT THE FOREFRONT IN THE FIGHT FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Texts ; Exodus 5:1; Exodus 7:16; Acts 6:1–7

Proverbs 29:2 – “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”

   God did not call preachers merely to prepare people for heaven while ignoring the suffering they experience on earth. When God sent Moses to Pharaoh in Exodus 5:1, his message was clear: “Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness.” God wanted His people liberated to worship and serve Him. However, oppressive government subjected them to hardship, excessive labour and deprivation.

  In Exodus 7:16, Moses repeated God's demand that Pharaoh should let His people go so they could serve Him. Oppressive leadership does not only impoverish people; it also creates conditions in which people become vulnerable to idolatry, exploitation and satanic influences because survival becomes their daily struggle.

  The church must therefore speak against injustice and promote responsible leadership. In Acts 6:1–7, administrative failure caused neglect among the widows, hindering the effective service of God. The apostles listened to the people's complaints, established responsible leadership and restored fairness. Consequently, the Word of God increased and the disciples multiplied.

  Preachers must champion righteousness, accountability and good governance (Proverbs 31:8–9; Isaiah 1:17). Jeremiah 22:3 commands leaders to practise justice and righteousness. THE PULPIT MUST NOT BECOME AN INSTRUMENT FOR PROTECTING CORRUPT LEADERSHIP.

REFLECTION:

 A preacher who teaches people to worship God must also defend the conditions that enable them to live with dignity, justice and freedom. Silence in the face of oppression is not godly leadership ( Proverbs 31:8-9).

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 overcome bad governance. Father, raise righteous leaders in our nation. Give preachers courage to speak truth, confront injustice and promote good governance. Deliver our people from oppression, poverty and corruption, that they may serve You freely, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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