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The Word for Today

by Bob and Debby Gass

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‘Work…as though you were working for the Lord…’ Colossians 3:23 NLT

Can you imagine a nation without a leader, a workplace without a boss or an army without a general? It would be chaotic. Structure creates order; without it no progress can be made. That’s why you don’t park your car in the bedroom or sleep in the garage. Learn to respect those in authority over you. Honour those who have lived longer than you because they possess a wealth of knowledge. Listen to them and grow. Until you learn to take orders you will never be qualified to give them. Jesus understood this. He was the Son of God. He knew more than any other human being, yet He honoured the authority of the government in power. When the Pharisees asked Him His opinion on paying taxes He answered, ‘…Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s…’ (Mark 12:17 NKJV) Are you speaking words of doubt about your own organisation? Are you belittling those in authority over you? Stop it now! True, they are not perfect. (Perhaps that’s why they can tolerate you.) If you rebel against every instruction you are given, don’t complain when those around you rebel against your words and opinions. The law of reciprocity states that if you want to be treated with respect, you must respect others. That includes those you don’t agree with, or even like. Jesus did. Pray, ‘Father, I know that respect for authority is taught in Your Word. So remind me today that my success depends upon my attitude toward those You’ve placed in leadership over me. As I honour them, I believe You will honour me.’

SoulFood: Rev 5-9, Matt 24:15-25, Ps 116:1-11, Pr 8:8-9

The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright 2012

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