2 Samuel 14:1-33; Zephaniah 2:1-15; Galatians 2:1-21
Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above. John 19:11
The coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II had three objects on its lid. A crown set with over 3,000 precious stones indicative of royal status, a jewel bedecked sceptre representing the power and governance of a monarch and a golden orb—a reminder that all power is derived from God. The Queen was always conscious of her accountability to
God. How unlike Pontius Pilate, who was rebuked concerning his presumptious attitude, as the Lord cautioned him that his power was given to him from above. Christians in positions of power, should act knowing that power is God-given. —Brian Powlesland
Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise. —Francis Ridley Havergal