Now I'm no history nor government major, but I DO know that kings have a Parliament and presidents have a Cabinet--SO I am really not all mixed up; I'm just ready to spring a new devotional on you, with poetic license to mix up whatever I wish....grin!
AND a mixed-up muddle it may still be, for following a tumultuous election process, a prospective list of new Cabinet nominees, chosen by President-elect Bush, must now meet the U.S. Senate for final confirmation. And then the fun--and the fight--begins. The nominated cabinet must stand ready-or-not to face the intense grilling of the Senate for confirmation, with various interest groups knocking down the Senate's door for whatever cause they represent and whatever battle they intend to fight.
It's all quite fascinating--if you enjoy politics as I do. But WHAT in the world does it have to do with anything spiritual? EVERYTHING! You see, WE, as born-again Christians are in the service of the King - we're His cabinet-members, duly nominated and appointed to office - as keepers of the treasury, education, transportation, defense, labor, commerce--you name it, and Christians are involved in the Cabinet of the King!
Opposition? You better believe it! We deal with rudeness, anger, intimidation and rejection. The chief opposer of our "cabinet nomination" is none other than the devil himself--and if he can tear us down, wear us down, dare us down, he will. But let it stand for the record--the King is FOR us, and if HE be for us, WHO can stand against us!
We're working in the greatest service organization in the world. True, sometimes we are unpaid, unnoticed and unappreciated. We're maligned, mistreated and mocked. But that's OK! We belong to the KING...and HE will take care of us--and them! We've got fulfilment on earth, reward in heaven, His approval right now....and of course, the retirement benefits ahead are really out of this world!
So hold up your head proudly, you're in the Cabinet of the King--you are a saint in HIS high service; He approves you--and all is well. Believe it and have a great day!
Delight in a Word from the Well--a refreshing in the Water of His Word
"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15)."
Draw from the Well--a prayer for renewing strength for this day
"Lord, thanks for choosing me to be in Your service. It's an honor and a delight to serve the King--and yet, I stand daily needing your Word of encouragement and direction. Foes oppose me on every hand--and I turn to You, the King, for my defense, my support and my victory, as I serve You with all my heart, In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Your DAILY ASSIGNMENTS!
My Personal, Indescribable Christ--Scripture for ALL Seasons!
Words from the Well poem--A prayer you can pray each day!
The Christian Armor Room at Peggie's Place--A reminder to put on your armor today!
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