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The Bible teaches believers to be law-abiding citizens, to avoid civil disputes, and to show respect for all people in positions of authority. In Romans 13:1–14, the apostle Paul refers chiefly to the Christian’s attitude toward human governing authorities: “Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished” (verses 1–2, NLT).
All authority comes from God means that God is the One who establishes and ordains civil government. The original Greek word (exousia), translated as “authority” in Romans 13:1, refers to the authority exerted by government officials. Christians are called to recognize, respect, and submit to public officials as the Lord’s appointed servants to restrain evil, punish the disobedient, and carry out God’s righteous will in society.
The apostle Peter echoes the command: “Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves. Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor” (1 Peter 2:13–17).
A proper, godly response to authority is our Christian witness to the world. When believers obey the law and show respect for government officials, their conduct reflects the example of Jesus Christ. When He was arrested, put on trial, and was crucified, Jesus was submissive to the authorities (see Matthew 26:47–56; 27:11–44; John 18:1–14; 18:28—19:30).
In the Old Testament, God is presented as the ultimate ruling authority over all human governments: “He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings” (Daniel 2:21, NLT see also Daniel 4:17; 5:18–21). God raises and brings down leaders according to His will (see Psalm 75:6–7). Knowing that all authority comes from God should motivate all leaders to exercise their power responsibly (Matthew 20:25–28; 2 Corinthians 10:8; 13:10).
All authority comes from God means that obeying the law, paying taxes, and respecting our leaders is not optional for Christians. If we reject and rebel against human authority, we are rebelling against God. And Scripture says if we do this, He will punish us (Romans 13:2).
All authority comes from God does not mean blind, unreasoning obedience. The believer’s allegiance is first and foremost to God (see Exodus 1:17; Daniel 3:10–12). Suppose submission to a human authority will cause us to disobey God and His Word. In that case, we are to follow the example of Peter and the apostles: “We must obey God rather than any human authority” (Acts 5:29, NLT).
The highest authority belongs to God, who does as He pleases (Psalm 115:3). He rules over angels, demons, and all the unseen forces of the spiritual realm (Psalm 91:11; Luke 4:10; Ephesians 6:10–24). He is the sovereign head of the church: “God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church” (Ephesians 1:22, NLT, see also Ephesians 4:15; 5:22–23; Colossians 1:18; 3:18). God ordains spiritual leaders in the church and calls believers to “submit to their authority” (Hebrews 13:17; see also 1 Corinthians 16:15–16; 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13) and to “one another out of reverence for Christ” (Ephesians 5:21).
God also established the hierarchy of authority in the home and family, between husbands and wives and parents and children (see Genesis 18:19; Proverbs 6:20; Joshua 24:15; 1 Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 5:23; 6:1–4; Colossians 3:20; 1 Timothy 3:4, 12). Likewise, God is the Master over all earthly bosses (Colossians 4:1), and therefore Christians must respect those in authority in the workplace (Ephesians 6:5–9; Colossians 3:22–24; 1 Timothy 6:1–2; Titus 2:9–10; 1 Peter 2:18–21). Ultimately, all authority comes from God, the almighty Creator of everything (2 Chronicles 20:6; Acts 17:24–28; Romans 9:19–21).
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Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
—James 5:16
To confess our sins means we do two things with our sins:
We recognize sin for what it is in God’s eyes.
We get rid of our secrets and are honest with another Christian about our weaknesses, vulnerabilities, failures, then have them pray for us to overcome those sins.
James’ language is powerful. He mentions that this confession doesn’t just bring forgiveness, it brings healing. So, let’s confess our sins to each other, and pray for each other, so we can bring healing to relationships, the family of God, and be a demonstration of reconciliation and healing to the world
Prayer
Holy Father, I have sinned. I now confess my own personal sins of the following things: __. I ask for your forgiveness and for your Spirit to strengthen me to overcome temptation as I pursue Jesus with all my heart. I want to live for you and not let my sin, any sin, entangle me and draw me away from you. Through the mighty name of Jesus, I pray. Amen and Amen
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The authority of the believer rests on the believer’s mandate to serve the Lord. When we are in God’s will, we can move with confidence that we are doing what is right and that the Holy Spirit’s power is at work within and through us. Some ministries emphasize the authority of the believer to an unhealthy and unbiblical extent. It’s better to remember the meekness to which we are called (Titus 3:1–2; James 3:13). Even Paul, who as an apostle had genuine authority over the church, did not always exert his authority: “Although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love” (Philemon 1:8–9).
Before we start enumerating the things that fall under the authority of the believer, we must acknowledge that, first and foremost, the believer is under authority. “God [is] the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords” (1 Timothy 6:15). And our Lord Jesus reminds us, “You also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty’” (Luke 17:10). The believer’s life is one of total dependence on God, as modeled by the Son of Man (see Luke 22:42 and John 5:30).
God has appointed lesser authorities in this world to rule under Him. Parents have authority over their children (Ephesians 6:1). Husbands have authority over their wives (Ephesians 5:22–24). Kings have authority over their subjects (Romans 13:1–7). The apostles had authority over the church (Acts 4:34–35; Philemon 1:3).
Some people use the Great Commission to teach the authority of the believer: “Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you’” (Matthew 28:18–20). But the authority in the passage clearly belongs to Jesus. He claims “all authority” and then tells those who fall under His authority what to do. Based on the Great Commission, the only “authority” believers possess is the authority to go into all the world, the authority to make disciples, the authority to baptize in the name of the Triune God, and the authority to teach Jesus’ commands. In the exercise of this authority, the believer is simply obeying orders.
Besides the authority to share the gospel, the authority of the believer includes the right to be called a child of God (John 1:12) and the authority to “approach God’s throne of grace with confidence” (Hebrews 4:16). In all things, we remember that Christ is the Lord. “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord” (2 Corinthians 10:17).
Some Christians get mixed up about the authority of the believer because they take verses out of context. Matthew 10:1, for example, says, “Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.” Some people claim authority over demons and sickness based on this verse, overlooking the fact that Jesus was speaking to a particular group of people (“his twelve disciples”) for a particular time of ministry. Others assert they possess apostolic gifts, claiming for themselves the same authority as Peter or Paul. Some people claim authority for the believer based on Old Testament promises to Joshua (Joshua 1:3), Gideon (Judges 6:23), or Israel (Deuteronomy 8:18; Malachi 3:10)—again, taking verses out of context. Other believers claim authority based on Mark 16:17–18, even though that portion of Mark’s gospel is a late addition and not original.
Paul exhorted Titus to teach the Scripture boldly, with authority (Titus 2:15). As believers serve each other and the Lord, they should do so with confidence and the authority that comes with knowing they are doing God’s work: “If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen” (1 Peter 4:11).
The authority of the believer comes from God and from God’s Word. As we are God’s ambassadors, we can speak with His authority as we share His Word, appealing to the world on behalf of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20). We wield the sword of the Spirit, a mighty weapon forged by God for our use (Ephesians 6:17).
Today’s Devotional
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“Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you” (Hebrews 13:17). Yes, the Bible clearly states that God gives some individuals spiritual authority over others. There are various levels of authority in any person’s life, and each of these levels may involve different people in different positions of authority. Of course, we must begin with the highest authority, which is God. Genesis 1:1 states, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Everything that exists was created by God, and by that fact, God has ultimate authority, or sovereignty, over all things. When Moses delivered the law to the Israelites, God’s sovereign authority was the basis on which they were to submit to it (Deuteronomy 4:39–40).
When Job was wrestling with the problem of pain and suffering in his life, he acknowledged that God made all things, and no one is able to challenge His authority (Job 9:1–12). In the Old Testament, one of the titles reflecting this authority is “the most high God” (Genesis 14:22), and in the New Testament, He is called “Lord of heaven and earth” (Acts 17:24). Jesus Christ, who is God in the flesh, holds all authority (Matthew 28:18) and has distributed some of that authority to various people on earth. Because of our sinful nature, and because of the abuses or failures of authority that we have experienced, most people struggle on occasion with submitting to authorities.
One level of authority that God has granted to men is civil or governmental. Romans 13:1–6 states that “the powers that be are ordained of God.” Whether rulers are believers or not, and whether they recognize it or not, their civil authority is actually a type of spiritual authority, for “they are God’s ministers,” exercising power on God’s behalf. When we resist their authority, we are actually resisting God. The Bible reminds us in Colossians 3:22–24 that our submission and service to human authorities should be done “heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”
Another level of authority established by God is within the home. Ephesians 5:22–24 commands wives to submit to their husbands as they would submit to God, because the husband is the head of the wife, just as Christ is the Head of the church. This ladder of authority is stated again in 1 Corinthians 11:3, showing the woman submitting to the man, who submits to Christ, who submits to the Father. Children are commanded to submit to their parents in Ephesians 6:1, and Colossians 3:20 adds that this is well pleasing to God.
Just as God established authority within civil government and the home, so He established specific authority within the church. As Christians, we are all joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17) and have full access to God by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:18). Though God is no respecter of persons (Romans 2:11), He has chosen to place some in positions of authority for the sake of order and growth (Ephesians 4:11–13). The early church recognized the authority of the apostles and submitted to their teaching and direction (Acts 6:2; 15:2). Next to the apostles in authority were the elders, or pastors, of the churches. As Paul and Barnabas established churches in their missionary journeys (Acts 14:23), they ordained elders in every church. These elders (presbyters) were responsible for teaching (pastoring), supervising (being a bishop), and being examples to the church (1 Peter 5:1–3). As spiritual leaders, these elders have a greater responsibility to God (James 3:1) and must meet the qualifications God has established (Titus 1:5–9; 1 Timothy 3:1–7). Believers are told to acknowledge and respect those who are over them in spiritual matters (1 Thessalonians 5:12–13) and even to support them financially (1 Timothy 5:17–18).
In matters of authority, the underlying guiding principle is submission. First Peter 5:5–6 says, “Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” In God’s matchless wisdom, He has chosen some to hold authority and others to be under that authority. Perhaps the most surprising thing is that He has also taught that one of the highest qualifications for those in positions of authority is humility. “If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all” (Mark 9:35). This is the example that Jesus, the highest spiritual authority, gave when He became the humblest of all and submitted to die in our place (Philippians 2:7–11).
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Iran still just one year away from nuke, despite US-Israeli attacks
US intelligence reports suggest Iran’s breakout time for weaponizing fissile uranium hasn’t changed since American and Israeli airstrikes.
The recent American-Israeli air campaign against the Iranian regime and its nuclear program has not succeeded in lengthening the time it would take the Islamic Republic to weaponize its stockpile of fissile material and assemble a nuclear weapon, American intelligence assessments indicate.
On Monday night, Reuters published a report that cited three sources familiar with the matter who said that US intelligence estimates on Iran’s “breakout time” remain unchanged from estimates after last summer’s US-Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
The assessments suggest two months of war launched by President Donald Trump have not significantly altered Tehran’s nuclear timeline, despite US and Israeli attacks on military and nuclear-related targets.
The sources said that US intelligence agencies had assessed before last June’s 12-day war that Iran could produce enough bomb-grade uranium and build a weapon in about three to six months.
After US strikes hit the Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan nuclear complexes, that estimate was pushed back to about nine months to a year, the sources said.
The latest assessments remain broadly unchanged.
The finding suggests that further delaying Iran’s nuclear program may require destroying or removing its remaining stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has been unable to verify the location of about 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% since inspections were suspended. The agency assesses that the stockpile would be enough for 10 bombs if further enriched.
“While Operation Midnight Hammer obliterated Iran’s nuclear facilities, Operation Epic Fury built on this success by decimating Iran’s defense industrial base that they once leveraged as a protective shield around their pursuit of a nuclear weapon,” White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said.
“President Trump has long been clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon – and he does not bluff,” she added.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence did not respond to a request for comment.
US officials have repeatedly said preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is a central goal of the war.
“Iran can never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. That is the goal of this operation,” Vice President JD Vance wrote on X on March 2.
The war has stalled since the US and Iran agreed to an April 7 truce to pursue peace talks. Tensions remain high, with Iran restricting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and disrupting global oil supplies.
Report: Russia gives list of Israeli energy targets to Iran
The sources said the unchanged estimate reflects, in part, the focus of the latest campaign.
Israel has struck some nuclear-related targets, including a uranium-processing facility in late March.
But US attacks have focused mainly on conventional military capabilities, Iran’s leadership and its military-industrial base.
Eric Brewer, a former senior US intelligence analyst who led assessments of Iran’s nuclear program, said the estimates were not surprising.
“Iran still possesses all of its nuclear material, as far as we know,” said Brewer, now vice president of the nuclear materials study program at the Nuclear Threat Initiative. “That material is probably located in deeply buried underground sites where US munitions can’t penetrate.”
US officials have considered more dangerous options to further impede Iran’s nuclear program, including ground raids to retrieve highly enriched uranium believed to be stored in tunnels at Isfahan, the sources said.
Experts say assessing Iran’s nuclear capacity remains difficult, and the impact of Israel’s assassination campaign against Iranian nuclear scientists is uncertain.
David Albright, a former UN nuclear inspector who heads the Institute for Science and International Security, said the killings may have damaged Iran’s ability to build a working weapon.
“I think everyone agrees knowledge can’t be bombed, but know-how certainly can be destroyed,” he said.
Your Container shipment are On sea !! Ceasefire Hanging by a Thread Amid Hormuz Fighting and UAE Attacks
In Israel, officials signaled readiness for rapid escalation.
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared increasingly at risk Tuesday as Iranian officials escalated their rhetoric and a series of military incidents in and around the Strait of Hormuz pointed to a growing likelihood of renewed conflict.
In a post on X Tuesday morning, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a stark warning over the situation in the strategic waterway, writing that “the new equation of the Strait of Hormuz is taking shape.”
He added that “the security of shipping and the transfer of energy is under threat due to the violation of the ceasefire and the imposition of a blockade by America and its allies,” and cautioned that “the continuation of the current situation is not tolerable for America, while we have not even begun yet.”
The remarks signaled a sharp escalation in tone from Tehran and came as clashes at sea intensified. The U.S. military confirmed it engaged Iranian forces on Monday, sinking six small boats that were targeting civilian vessels as part of efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the strait under what officials described as a sustained barrage involving missiles, drones, and swarming small boats, according to CBS News. Both vessels were supported by fighter jets and Apache helicopters and were able to intercept or deter all incoming threats.
At the same time, Iran expanded its attacks beyond the maritime arena. In the United Arab Emirates, air defense systems intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles, and four drones launched from Iran, according to the Emirati defense ministry.
The attack marked the first direct strike on the Gulf state since the ceasefire took hold in early April. A fire broke out in Fujairah following the strike, leaving three people injured. A source told CNN that an Israeli-deployed Iron Dome system was involved in intercepting some of the incoming threats.
Despite the escalation, President Trump appeared to downplay the severity of the incidents. In remarks to ABC News, he described the exchange as “not heavy firing” and said most of the Iranian projectiles were intercepted.
“One got through. Not huge damage,” he said. However, earlier in the day, Trump issued a stark warning in an interview with Fox News, saying Iran would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if it attacked U.S. vessels.
In Israel, officials signaled readiness for a rapid escalation. A senior source told Israel’s Channel 14 that “Israel is prepared to return to fighting immediately in Iran” and is “just waiting for a green light from the Americans.”
The IDF Home Front Command remains on high alert, though authorities emphasized there has been no change in civilian guidelines and daily life continues as normal. Military officials stressed that air defense systems and offensive capabilities remain at elevated readiness, unchanged since the ceasefire was declared.
The convergence of intensified Iranian threats, direct attacks on U.S. and allied assets, and rising military preparedness across the region suggests the ceasefire is under significant strain.
With both rhetoric and operational activity escalating, officials increasingly warn that a return to broader conflict is becoming a real and immediate possibility.
Bread to your Enemy ? Israel to Supply Jet Fuel to Germany Amid Hormuz Crisis
The agreement comes as European energy concerns have mounted in recent weeks due to disruptions linked to tensions in Hormuz, a critical global shipping route.
Israel has agreed to supply jet fuel to Germany following a formal request from Berlin, as energy markets face growing strain amid the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
The move was coordinated between Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar after Germany sought assistance in securing fuel supplies.
The request, which also included potential support in natural gas, was approved after an internal review found that Israel has surplus production available for export, subject to ongoing security developments.
Officials at the Energy Ministry said the decision followed an assessment by the Fuel Administration, which determined that excess output could be redirected abroad.
Cohen instructed ministry officials “to make every effort to respond positively,” paving the way for the agreement. Coordination of shipments will be carried out with Israeli refineries to ensure steady supply, in what officials described as a complex but feasible logistical effort.
The formal notification of the move was delivered by Sa’ar to Germany’s Economy and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche during a diplomatic visit in Berlin. Sa’ar highlighted the strong economic and strategic cooperation between Israel and Germany and stressed its importance.
The agreement comes as European energy concerns have mounted in recent weeks due to disruptions linked to tensions in Hormuz, a critical global shipping route.
According to a Wall Street Journal report from earlier in the crisis, German carrier Lufthansa had planned to cancel several European routes and up to 20,000 short-haul flights through October in an effort to conserve jet fuel, as airlines braced for potential shortages and rising prices.
Sa’ar is currently visiting Germany, where he met with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to discuss Iran, regional security, and bilateral cooperation.
The Foreign Ministry noted it was the eighth meeting between Sa’ar and Wadephul within a year, underscoring the close coordination between the two countries.
In parallel with the fuel agreement, Israel’s Energy Ministry said it is examining additional ways to assist Germany, including potential exports of natural gas, depending on capacity and evolving European demand.
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According to the Bible, authority ought to be submitted to and respected. This is a hard teaching for many, as the Bible would seem to indemnify those who rule or preside over others in a cruel and unjust manner. Perhaps the most widely-quoted and well-known verse regarding this matter comes from Romans 13. God advises us to submit to “governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established” (Romans 13:1). We are further advised in the Bible that rebelling against authority is rebelling against God (Romans 13:2).
Many would argue that such passages deal only with benevolent rulers because the Scripture continues to say that these rulers “hold no terror for those who do right” and that they are “God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer”. This is why “it is necessary to submit” and “why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing” (Romans 13:3-6).
What does God say about reacting to unjust rulers? In another well-known and challenging passage, the Bible says: “Slaves, submit yourselves to your master with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.” He explains further: “For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men” and “Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, [and] if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps” (1 Peter 2:15, 17-21).
These are very difficult messages and may incline some to feel God has a sadistic streak. This would be a misreading of the Bible. God’s call always to show love, honor, and respect to others represents how He envisions His Kingdom on earth. He wishes us to live life to the fullest (John 10:10) and promises us a glorious and eternal life (John 3:16; 14:2-3, 23).
Ephesians 6:6-9 exhorts us to obey not merely to win favor just when people’s eyes are on us, but to act as “slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart,” serving wholeheartedly as if serving the Lord and knowing that He will reward us for whatever good we do. His message is consistent for slave masters, enjoining them to “treat your slaves in the same way” because He is master of both them, and their slaves.
Despite instances of poor or tyrannical government, of which many examples are provided in the books of Judges, 1 Kings, and 2 Kings (as well as in today’s world), God assures us that respect, kindness, and submission are part of His plan (1 Thessalonians 5:12-18) and failure to follow this prescription results in our devolving into depravity and anarchy because of self-centeredness (2 Timothy 3:1-9).
In short, God assures believers that temporary troubles never should trump the exhilarating ecstasy that awaits us with Him.
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