“ALL means ALL, and that’s ALL ALL means.” If you’ve been going to The Rock Church for very long, you have probably heard this catchy saying. And you’ve also probably heard that today is Election Day. Perhaps, if you’re like me, you may even feel a sense of relief that this day has finally arrived.
The current political environment reminds me of the time an undertow in the ocean caught me. I am a capable swimmer but I felt somewhat out of control as the waves tossed me head over heels under the water. As the tide rolled away, I could stand and get my bearings again. In much the same way, no matter how this day unfolds, I know where to find my bearings. I believe we ALL will remain under the authority of King Jesus. These verses help me immensely. I have used the NLT version and capitalized and underlined the word ALL for emphasis.
These Have Helped Me
- “Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For ALL authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.” — Romans 13:1
- “Jesus came and told his disciples, ‘I have been given ALL authority in heaven and on earth.’” — Matthew 28:18
- “There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of ALL, who is over ALL, and living through ALL.” — Ephesians 4:5-6
- “ALL glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. ALL glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before ALL time, and in the present, and beyond ALL time! Amen.” — Jude 1:25
- “Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with ALL your heart, ALL your soul, and ALL your mind.’” — Matthew 22:37
- “ALL kings will bow before him, and ALL nations will serve him.” — Psalms 72:11
- “The Lord is close to ALL who call on his name, yes, to ALL who call on him in truth.” — Psalms 145:18
I could go on ALL day with more verses, but most likely, by now, you get the idea. No matter how this Election Day began or how it will end, God is always good. And will indeed remain on His throne.
ALL Loving. ALL Powerful. ALL Knowing. Indeed, He is ALL we need.
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