God's Counselors

Proverbs 25:5 - "Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness."

Paul tells us in I Timothy 2:2 that we should pray "for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity." Many would say that this verse applies to our president and I would heartily agree. However, how often do we pray for his cabinet? Not only should we be praying for wisdom and knowledge for our commander-in-chief, but we should also pray for those who influence him the most.

In II Samuel 15 we read just how God can frustrate the wisdom of a ruler's counselor, determining the outcome of an entire nation. In the story of Hushai and Ahithophel we read how the former's wisdom was accepted and the latter's was thwarted (II Samuel 15:34). Ahithophel's rebellion toward David cost him dearly, while Hushai became the king's catalyst to restore David's kingdom.

Beloved, know that your prayers matter. Pray that the wicked would be removed from the presence of our rulers and their counsel would be thwarted. Beseech the Lord to give sound wisdom to those who counsel our president, governors, and legislators.