Edmund Burke once said the only ingredient required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing. The reality of this is more compelling in our world today. Most Christians assume someone else is praying for the country, whereas nobody is. They look around and see many great ministers of the gospel, and unconsciously leave all the praying to them. Never put the fate of your country in the hands of others, bear the responsibility as well. If anybody will pray for it, then it should be you because your prosperity is hinged on the prosperity of your country.
This is the thought God communicated to prophet Jeremiah in the Scripture above. The same thought was reiterated by the apostle Paul in his letter to Timothy in 1 Timothy 2:1-2: “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”
Take interest in the affairs of your country. I don’t mean that your life should be dictated by them, but be a watchman as Ezekiel was to Israel (Ezekiel 3:17): “Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.” Set some time aside to pray for your nation today.
