I Timothy 2- Authority and the Gospel

 ¹ First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,
 ² for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
 ³ This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
 ⁴ who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
 ⁵ For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
 ⁶ who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.

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I was convicted about this passage... At times I think less than Highly about those in authority, from everyday figures to our President.  But what I am missing is that God has placed them in authority, it was by His Power that they are over me and I in a submissive position. 

After reminding us to pray for our leaders, Paul tells us that it is pleasing to God.  Then interestingly, Paul threw in the gospel.  Not only are we to respect, pray for and be THANKFUL for those in authority, we see that God desires that all come to a saving knowledge of Christ's work. 

Lord, give our leaders wisdom in their work today.  I pray that You would direct those around them to be a light for You, so that one day You may take hold of their hearts and draw them to Yourself!

Thank You for my salvation!