Today’s Thought Interacting
With Despair G. Ward
“Every person is to be in subjection
to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and
those which exist are established by God.” Romans 13:1
Mr. Grigoras was the most excellent
example of “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” He was a stout man of 5’8,
220 lbs., bald and clean shaven that never wore a smile. In my senior year of
high school (Samuel C. Mumford High, Detroit, Michigan); I had the distinct
honor in being taught American Government in a way that
captivated my interest currently. Moreover the demeanor in him I thought existent
was far from actualized.
On an ordinary day in our class, many
of us began grumbling over the potential presidential election. Ours was more
despair than hope. Although we had been taught by Mr. Grigoras a system of
checks and balances in a democratic society, our verbosity exacted more
socialism. He gave us this platform for several minutes before interrupting us
with utter disgust on his face. He reminded us of a process introduced earlier
that precluded anyone (namely, the 3 branches of government; executive,
legislative or judicial) from operating unilateral of each other and that
because this process is such a tedious one(4 years electorate), it could most
certainly impede better prioritization, but would not utterly destroy
existential prosperity. I can tell you that although I understood what Mr.
Grigoras was implying, my acceptance of this was much more heartfelt on the day
I examined the passages stating that Holy God ordained every form of government
(whether good or bad – perceivably) for His glory (cf. Ro.13:1-3,Tit.3:1-2).
You may celebrate more partisan
behavior than God’s appointment, but realize it ain’t about you anyhow (cf.Php.2:13,
Col.1:10)! Happy Tuesday!
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