Romans 13:1-5 (NLT) says:
"Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you. The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience."
Have you ever wondered, what is it like in our current day being a police officer in America? Have you ever wanted to hear from an officer's perspective?
In this episode, my Brother-in-Love gives his perspective on what it's like not only being an officer, but how being a christian is key to how he serves. In addition, you will hear him explain: what inspired him to become an officer, his experience in the police academy, how he eventually realized that being an officer was a calling from God, his early stages as an officer and some of the challenges he faced, the importance behind using discretion and discernment in his field, some of his experiences when racial tensions arose in America between officers and citizens and what his prayer life was like during that time, feeling outnumbered or not as a black officer, how his wife has handled him being an officer, the inspiration behind him becoming a police detective, the importance and necessity of not bringing work home, what he's learned the most about himself since becoming an officer, wisdom and encouragement for others, and more!