S) "8 For even if I boast somewhat further about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be put to shame,"
2 Corinthians 10:8 (NASB)
O) All boasting aside, what first came to mind in this verse was parenting. As I write this, also leading my wife comes to mind. God-given authority over any person has its primary purpose in building up. The direct authority is for encouraging, strengthening, teaching, protecting, and in all things, loving.
A) My marriage will quickly deteriorate if I try to lord my authority over my wife. My relationship with my kids will evaporate if I try to lord my authority over them. Like Solomon, I often feel unfit to handle my little kingdom that God has given me. I need to continue to seek wise counsel and God's will, if I am to be a good king. I need to hear the concerns of my people and meet their needs. Jesus had all authority under heaven and He came to serve. I need to have the same humble, serving heart.
P) Father, continue to lead me and my little theocratic kingdom. Continue to speak to me through Your Word, and edify me. Holy Spirit, continue to guide me and convict me. LORD, forgive me of my sins and don't let the people, Your people, who are in my charge, suffer for my mistakes. I thank You for that grace over them and mercy over me. Help me to bear my crown righteously, until the day I can literally lay it at the foot of Your throne, God. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
A) My marriage will quickly deteriorate if I try to lord my authority over my wife. My relationship with my kids will evaporate if I try to lord my authority over them. Like Solomon, I often feel unfit to handle my little kingdom that God has given me. I need to continue to seek wise counsel and God's will, if I am to be a good king. I need to hear the concerns of my people and meet their needs. Jesus had all authority under heaven and He came to serve. I need to have the same humble, serving heart.
P) Father, continue to lead me and my little theocratic kingdom. Continue to speak to me through Your Word, and edify me. Holy Spirit, continue to guide me and convict me. LORD, forgive me of my sins and don't let the people, Your people, who are in my charge, suffer for my mistakes. I thank You for that grace over them and mercy over me. Help me to bear my crown righteously, until the day I can literally lay it at the foot of Your throne, God. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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