We officially have a new President of the United States of America.  Unless you have lived in total apathy over the past several months, you will have seen Obama’s face on various forms of media virtually everywhere.  Last night I even saw Barack Obama trading cards at Target.

With such an historical event, I would like to just touch base with the Bible says about how we should be (as Christians) in relation to the president.

Let’s start with 1 Peter 2:13-15.  It states:

 13Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 14or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.

As Christians, we must submit to governing authority.  This means that that we must submit to whomever is in office, whether we like them or not.  Some people think Barack is the best thing ever, others are not so favorable.  Either way, God wants us to submit to his leadership.  By submitting in this way, we are also following the will of God.

I do want to mention, however, that we should be caution of worshiping the guy.  He is not a savior; Jesus is.  John 14:6 says,    6Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.  I would not say that too many people have crossed the line here, but many have gotten pretty close.  Be careful.

CONCLUSION:
Should we follow President Obama?  Yes.  Should he be worshiped?  No.