“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.” Romans 13:1
In the early 70s I went to Vietnam. I missed my ship in San Francisco and took a helicopter transport across the Pacific. The first night on that ship I went out to the bow to catch some fresh air. But the air wasn’t fresh; in fact, it was filled with the aroma of marijuana. Numerous sailors were smoking dope just under the bridge of the ship. There was no sense of subjection to authority. I knew then we were in trouble in Vietnam and “in trouble” in a larger sense in our country. Our generation doesn’t like the word authority. We don’t like to be under anybody. We stick out our chests and talk about being free-born Americans.
If you’re a baby boomer, you’re of a generation of anti-authority figures. In your lifetime you’ve gone through the hula hoop, the Barbie doll, pop psychology, Dr. Spock, Donahue, and the Beatles. It was all anti-authority! Fathers were Archie Bunker. Preachers were Flip Wilson. The anthem was, “Do your thing. If it feels good, do it.” Many of us dare not realize the vestiges of rebellion that still lurk down in our hearts.
We belong to churches were we expect to be served and not where we look for life leadership. We’re okay with a God who saves; but not too comfortable with a Lord who seeks to guide our actions. We think this is freedom; but we forget the truth that we all serve something. Give some serious thought to the question: Who is on the throne of my life today?
The answer is truly important.
Nick
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