17/08/2026
*GOOD MORNING JESUS DAILY DEVOTIONAL*
*BY PASTOR (MRS) ELIZABETH OMOIKE*
*MONDAY, 17TH AUGUST, 2026*
*TOPIC: ABUSER OF POWER AND OFFICE*
*TEXT: 1 KINGS 21:1-29*
*MEMORY VERSE:*
_Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand (Micah 2:1)._
Power and position are gifts that come with responsibility. Whether in the church, workplace, government, family or any place of leadership, God expects those who have authority to use it to serve, protect and build others not to oppress them.
An abuser of power and office is someone who uses a position of authority for personal advantage, intimidation, exploitation, revenge or control.
We must realise that whatever position we occupy is temporary. God who gave you the position will one day demand an account of how it was used.
All power and authority belongs to God and He gives such to anyone as He pleases. Being the Almighty God who presides over all, and with all the power He has at His disposal, He still remains a just and righteous God.
God does not bully or abuse His authority even when the whole world knows that no one can contest or question His power or whatever way He chooses to rule and reign. God expects His children whom He has blessed to be in the position of power and authority to be just and righteous in their respective offices, homes, conglomerate etc.
Before God gave you that position, He has invested in you all that is needed to do His will. (Genesis 18:19). It is therefore an evil thing in the sight of God if a man that is priviledged to be in a position to lead others fails to do so.
*A FEW EXAMPLES OF ABUSERS OF POWER*
A man can never be greater than his maker who blessed him with that privilege. Hence, when King Ahab misused his power and office by forcefully taking Naboth's vineyard, misfortune befell him until he repented. Read 1 Kings 21. God loves His children. He wouldn't just sit back to watch others met out evil to His people or treat them cruelly or unfairly.
King Nebuchadnezer abused his power also by believing and acting as if it was his might that built the kingdom. He paid the price. Read Daniel 4:30-33.
The position you occupy today was prepared and given to you by God to execute His will, positively influence lives, to make a difference and lead His people to Him. Do not use your office to perpetrate evil, for injustice or to unjustly lord yourself over others, rob others or to carry out your selfish agendas.
Beloved, don't abuse the privilege given to you because there are consequences for such from God.
Ezekiel 34:4 rebukes shepherds who ruled God's people harshly instead of caring for them. So if God has placed people under your influence, know it that they are not your possessions. They belong to God. Mistreating them attracts God's judgment.(Micah 3:4).
If you are an abuser of power or position, repent today.
*PRAYER POINTS:*
1. Father, please enable me by the help of the Holy Spirit never to abuse my position, power or office in Jesus name.
2. Father, help me not to betray your trust and the privildege you have reposed in me to do your will in Jesus name
*DECLARATION* :
I decree and declare that you will diligently represent God everyday, everywhere and in every capacity. You will make Jesus proud in Jesus name.
*TODAY’S BIBLE READING IS 1 SAMUEL 20-22*