Five Reasons - Week 1

SERIES: Why I Support and Pray for Local Law Enforcement (1 of 5)
Because your authority originated with God 

“Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.” * ~ the Apostle Paul, New Testament author

Of all the various institutions we recognize today, only three were ordained by God Himself: 

1) The Church   2) Family   3) Government

I am excited that my local police department has chosen to team with local clergy through our organization and I am thankful for the opportunity to serve and show support for you, our officers.  Although we serve different purposes, you and I both have chosen to serve our community. I believe God has chosen, sent and ordained you for your service just as much as He has sent me for mine.

You might say, “So what does that mean?” I believe it should be an encouragement to realize that you are doing work ordained by God Himself.  He sent you, and I believe it’s 100% within God’s will to pray that He protect you and help you do the job He called you. 

My prayer for you this week is that you know you are appreciated as you walk in integrity, compassion and fairness, exercising the authority entrusted to you by God and our City. 
Pastor Rob  
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* There is no excuse for the abuse of authority. The Apostle Paul also said, “So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God” which includes those in position of authority.

Links to other posts in this series: Why I Support and Pray for Local Law Enforcement- Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5