I Vote Because I Can (Pt. 1)

   "Render therefore to  Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."  (Matt. 22:21)  Governments of this world are imperfect.  The reason they are imperfect is because they are run by human beings.  Humans have faults.  Therefore, the things they are involved with, organize, run, oversee and manage will have flaws.  It stands to reason.  This includes governing boards, corporations, administrations of schools, businesses of all kinds, military establishments, religious organizations, volunteer organizations, charities, non profits and even families.  Men and women have faults.  All of them, with no exceptions.  However, this does not mean that among them, do not exist those who are capable of  taking charge of huge responsibilities that include vast amounts of property, wealth and persons.  In order to do this, they need the support of those who have placed them in authority.  I realize that I am speaking in very general terms.  But I refer to both the public and private sectors.  I speak of leadership.  This world needs leaders.  It needs good leaders.  It needs effective leaders.  It needs leaders who have integrity.  Where can they get it?  From whom can they acquire it?  A long, tense and arduous political campaign has just finished.  At this point, it does not really matter whether or not we are pleased with the results.  What matters is that those leaders are where they are, and we as citizens, are behooved to pray for them.  Why?  Because God says so.  I am aware that no election will ever solve the  most basic problems of America.  But I am also aware that nothing is impossible for God.  Absolutely nothing is impossible for God!  We need to pray for our leaders. We need to pray for all that are in authority, at all levels.  The greatest authority anywhere is the eternal Word of God.   How would we ever know God and what He is about if it were not for His Word?   "The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul."  (Ps. 19:7)   If the Word of God is perfect, is it not reasonable to believe that what it says can guide a leader?  We need to pray for our leaders.  The Word of God says to do it.  "The authorities that exist are appointed by God."  (Rom. 13:1)  Please read the whole chapter.