The Weekly Perspective
by Burke Shade, Associate Pastor
We all showed up last Sunday for worship somewhat stunned: an assassination attempt on former President Trump? That doesn’t happen here in America (at least not very much: I personally remember JFK and President Reagan being shot)!
So, how do we think about this event? Here are some thoughts.
First, remember that Jesus is on the throne as King. So he’s moving history and the Great Commission forward with this event. We believe that by faith!
Secondly, don’t be angry about this and say or act foolishly. Your anger does not achieve the righteousness of God, James 1.19-20.
Thirdly, don’t be anxious about this event or what may follow; it is in God’s hands. Your job is to trust him and put off anxiousness, Matthew 6.25-34.
Fourthly, pray for our leaders that we, as Christians, may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way, 1 Timothy 2.1-4.
Finally, a sample prayer to use written by Al Stout, co- pastor in Pensacola:
“And now for all those in authority over us we pray that you would surround them with godly counselors and that you would use them to preserve our nation in righteousness and true honor. Grant us blessings as a people and may we lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. Father, watch over and protect President Trump. Keep the forces and individuals at bay who seek to take his life. Expose all those who had a hand in [the] attempt on his life and bring them to justice. Give us grace in our next election and lead this nation to repentance over our sins of violence, murder, hatred of the created order and image of God and lusts unbounded, lest judgment fall on us terribly fierce and devastating.”