INTRODUCTION

There are many nations led by many leaders, but there is only one "whose name alone is JEHOVAH," and He it is that is "the most high over all the earth." Unfortunately, the nations of this earth are all too often too nearsighted to recognize that they, nor their leaders, are the highest authority. Deuteronomy 4:39Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.
See All... confirms this truth by saying, "Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else." This is not merely a doctrinal truth, but one to be considered in the heart of man. Why? Because every individual, family, community, state, and nation must recognize that God is "the most high."

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) No matter who reigns or where, God is still over all (Daniel 4:17This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
  See All...). Consider Jehoshaphat's prayer when surrounded by enemies (2 Chronicles 20:6-7 [6] And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee? [7] Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?
  See All...). Consider these verses in Psalms (Psalm 47:2-3 [2] For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. [3] He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
  See All...; Psalm 86:8-10 [8] Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works. [9] All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name. [10] For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
  See All...; Psalm 103:19The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
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• If God is "the most high," and He is, how should that change the condition, decisions, and morality of a nation? How does that make everyone under His authority accountable to Him?
• If nations are accountable to God, what should and will happen when a nation decides to behave in ways contrary to the will of God? What does this suggest for the country in which you live?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask the Lord to extend mercy to your native land.
• Ask God to turn the hearts of your leaders.

HYMN

All Hail the Power of JESUS’ Name!

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