God in His divine providence has established governing authorities as channels of His blessing to mankind. Romans 13:4 says those in authority are God's servants for your good. These authorities exist at different levels and in various platform forms such as church, national government, community, family and work place. Our theme scripture informs us that such authorities have been established by God. As a child of God you must be exemplary in submitting to authority. In submitting to authority you respect your leaders and obey them. Hebrews 13:17 instructs us, "Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves". Romans 13:2 (NIV) warns us, "Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves". Don't open your heart to a rebellious spirit that leads people into despising and resisting authorities. With a rebellious heart people become arrogant, not taking instructions from authorities. This is a manifestation of pride.

One of the key benefits in submitting to authority is that the angels of God easily run on your errands. Angels respond to submission. That is why Apostle Paul by the Spirit instructed wives to honor their husbands in submission in the Corinthian Church. He said, "For this reason she should have authority over the head because of the angels" (1 Corinthians 11:10 TPT). There are blessings that you enjoy when you submit to authority. If you are a child submit to your parents; if you are a wife submit to your husband; if you are a worker submit to your boss; if you are a member of a church or ministry submit to the leadership there.

And then everyone, without exemption, is supposed to submit to God. Your submission to authorities has to be sincere and out of the fear of the Lord who established authority. Colossians 3:22 (TPT) advises, "Let every employee listen well and follow the instructions of their employer, not just when their employers are watching, and not in pretense, but faithful in all things. For we are to live our lives with pure hearts in the constant awe and wonder of our Lord God". This is about submission to authority and it cuts across all levels and platforms of authorities. Submit to authority and enjoy the rich blessings of the Lord.