Today is the commemoration of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Today's readings are Psalm 59.1-5, 1 Samuel 13.1-18, and Acts 23.12-35.
Government is a tricky business. It seems that everything you do has some sort of consequence. Usually a plan made in one area has an influence on others as well. Who knows whether a regulation to protect one group of people may incidentally harm others?
In today's readings we see King Saul beginning to organize his power. No matter the counselors and captains he has, life will be challenging. We also see the political authorities in Acts wondering what to do with Paul. They are not experts in the kind of dispute surrounding him. Yet it is their God-given responsibility to deal with it correctly.
May we always be praying for our leaders. They are in a difficult position. They need the wisdom of God.
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