These days, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by world events; currently we are seeing groups like ISIS killing Christians. But the fact of the matter is that throughout the bible God has dealt with wicked world leaders. Just as Judas had his role to play, in an odd and strange way these wicked world leaders all ultimately fit into God's plan. Now let's be clear. God did not send them here to be evil, but their actions are ultimately working together to bring the second coming of our Lord. I will be the first to admit that this is a difficult idea to wrap our minds around, but our challenge is to pray for world events and the individuals, families and communities who have experienced great pain as well as the perpetrators.
1 Timothy 2:1-4 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 Timothy 2:1-4 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.