In I Timothy 2:1-4 it says, "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth." This past week we Americans elected a new president. It is for sure that the policies of President-Elect Obama are not embraced by conservative Christianity. However, the Bible does place some demands upon us as Christians. Notice that we are to pray for those who are in authority. It is our duty to pray that God will give our new president wisdom in regards to the decisions he will have to make concerning our future and security as a nation. We cannot complain about the turmoil and distresses of life if we are not willing to pray for God's power to move upon those leadership. God is not willing that ny should perish. Consequently, we must pray for their salvation. May each of us show forth the character and love of Jesus Christ. May we be faithful to pray for revival - a turning, as a nation, back to God. Psalm 72:1 tells us, "Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son." Psalm 127:1 states, "Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain."

Pastor Weigel.