AMERICA, BLESS GOD!
On this date, when we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, we are appropriately thankful for God’s blessing on America. Yet, we are troubled by the constant news of pandemic and rioting. There is so much rage in our land.
The first century Christians quoted this same Scripture when they were being persecuted by their political leaders for preaching the gospel (See Acts 4:25-26). They prayed that God would handle the threats and “vain plots” of leaders like Pilate and Herod, while giving them boldness to keep preaching the Word.
So, on this July 4th, let’s pray like they did. Rulers and rioters may plot against the rule of the Lord’s anointed and His Church, but the Lord God who rules in heaven “laughs” (Psa. 2:4) at them. For His sovereignty is sure and His plans are certain.
We do well to ask God to bless America. We do even better to ask Americans to bless God.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we bless You for You are worthy of our praise. Even as our nation seems to be coming apart, we call upon You, knowing that we are citizens of Your unshakeable kingdom. Stretch forth Your hand and heal our land according to Your mercy and grace. Give us a holy boldness to speak Your Word. In Jesus’ name, amen.