Daily Reading // Exodus 21-24
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S // SCRIPTURE
Select a verse from today’s reading
Exodus 22:28 (NKJV) “You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.”
O // OBSERVATION
Why did this verse get your attention? Make a simple observation from the text
God is not pleased when a group of people speak evil against their rulers. You don’t get a pass on this when you decide the ruler isn’t a good ruler. Paul acknowledged this verse when he found out the one he spoke against was the high priest (Acts 23:5) even though the ruler was in the wrong.
A // APPLICATION
How can I apply this to my life today?
A whole lot of people today are freely speaking evil of their rulers, and feeling justified in doing it. That kind of evil talk doesn’t seem to me to be pleasing to the Lord.
I think I am better off to refrain from jumping in with those who freely curse their leaders and let God fight that battle for me.
P // PRAYER
Express yourself in prayer
Jesus, You were mistreated by the government and by leaders of the people. They couldn’t keep You down then and they can’t keep You down now. Amen.