Law Enforcement

 

On Wednesday evening at church, we have a prayer time.  And to facilitate the prayer time, we have a prayer sheet printed out.  You can call, text, or e-mail requests ahead of time, or you can mention your requests from the floor just before we go to the Lord in prayer.  There are some requests that are ongoing, one of which is our law enforcement list of names.  And I am always interested because my son-in-law is a deputy sheriff in Hamilton County.  Hey, law enforcement is a difficult job.  Anyone who puts on a bullet-proof vest to go to work, has my respect and prayers.  Eric works in traffic enforcement and pulls over many kinds of drivers, most of which are frustrated when he pulls them over.  Some are belligerent, and a few may even have criminal intent.  Eric must make life-changing decisions in a moment.  And he wants to come home to his family at the end of each day.  Paul said in Romans 13:1-4, “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers.  For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.  Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God … For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil.  For he is the minister of God to thee for good.  But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain …”  Hey, be appreciative for the police today.  Be nice to them if you are pulled over … and pray for them often.