Emperor Constantine, Christian Ruler

 

On the Church calendar today - Emperor Constantine - Christian Ruler

The LORD has simply called us to serve in the vocations given to us. Some find themselves in the realm of public service.  Especially during this year in which a national election will be held it would do us well to read and study the inspired words of Paul in Romans 13 as well as others. 

We do not want the State interfering in the work of the Church nor is it the Church's business to be consumed by the temporal affairs of men. For context review the hymn "Praise the Almighty my soul adore Him" and "I'm but a stranger here, heaven is my home."

O Lord, our God, King of the universe, who raises up early rulers to work Your will in this life. You called Constantine to the imperial throne and ended wide-spread persecution of Your Son's Church; grant that as he served You by fulfilling his vocation, so we would continue to receive from You rulers who allow the Church to proclaim the saving Gospel of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our LORD, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever.  

-From Treasury of Daily Prayer copyright 2009 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis