Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Tuesday May 27, 2014 – 1 Timothy 2:1-6



This letter to Timothy is traditionally attributed to St. Paul. However, many biblical scholars would dispute its authorship, preferring to believe that it was written by someone else – perhaps a follower or student of Paul.  This does not take away from the value of what is said in the letter – or, at least, most of it.  (Many women might not agree with the sentiment and tone of the latter part of this same chapter 2.)



What I focus on in these verses selected for today, is the author’s call to prayer for everyone – “supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings” -  the instruction is inclusive, and includes “kings and all who are in high positions.”  This is a timely encouragement for us to pray for those who have offered themselves as candidates in the imminent Ontario election.



Our Anglican Provincial Synod has prepared resources to help us.  Here is a part of that resource:



Pray for candidates, and for voters, that we may all be

guided, not by self-interest, but by a genuine care for God’s people,

and concern for the needs of our neighbours. We invite your prayerful

consideration of these issues. Please also keep the leaders and

candidates seeking office, along with all citizens, in your prayers during

the election campaign.



Issues that we might wish to include in our prayers are poverty and hunger, and housing.    

- Rev'd Paul Kett