daily reading 23.3 (Romans 13:4–5)

5-days-a-week through Romans and the letters Paul wrote from Rome in 2024


Our opening prayer for this week:

    Precious Lord, take my hand, Lead me on, let me stand,
    I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;
    Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light:
    Take my hand, precious Lord, Lead me home.

    When my way grows drear, Precious Lord, linger near,
    When my life is almost gone,
    Hear my cry, hear my call, Hold my hand lest I fall:
    Take my hand, precious Lord, Lead me home.

    When the darkness appears And the night draws near,
    And the day is past and gone,
    At the river I stand, Guide my feet, hold my hand:
    Take my hand, precious Lord, Lead me home. Amen.

Romans 13:4–5

  • For it is God's servant for your good.
  • But if you do wrong, be afraid, because it does not carry the sword for no reason. For it is God's servant, an avenger that brings wrath on the one who does wrong.
  • 5 Therefore, you must submit, not only because of wrath but also because of your conscience.
helpful notes on Romans 13:4–5



For yourself pray:

  • That God keeps honest, helpful government officials over you and your neighbors

For others pray:

  • That God makes the next elections in your country go well for everyone's good and his glory

A psalm to listen to and ponder, as time allows:

  • Psalm 83 (YouTube, duet, "They conspire with one accord against your covenant.") 

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