tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post3461561756028577285..comments2023-10-29T19:03:11.547-04:00Comments on A Pilgrim's Progress: Set Apart for a Different KingdomErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-87768197459886867752015-02-12T16:05:03.310-05:002015-02-12T16:05:03.310-05:00Are you excluding the kingdoms of men as a place w...Are you excluding the kingdoms of men as a place where God will not work or has no desire to work?<br /><br />As you say there are many people involved in government work, all of whom need to learn about Jesus. Would Jesus want to place his people, even you, there as a light? <br /><br />If you work in the government or involve yourself with people in government work does that mean your confidence is now placed in government to make things better? Can you still have your focus on Jesus as the power to transform lives as you involve yourself there?<br /><br />It seems to me, one of the most strategic places of being a light for Jesus is in government social work. You can be a light and speak the truth to those the government pays you to help. Amazing, the government paying you to help people who need help! What a great place to be the church!<br /><br />Do you have any confidence that if you were to pray for government leaders that God would make a difference through your intercession?<br /><br />1 Timothy 2:1,2<br />First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,…Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272176391202061noreply@blogger.com