Day 169 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 17 June 2024 reflections
Day 169, 17 June 2024
1) Proverbs 27,28,29
Proverbs 27
1 (Lk 12:19-20; Jas 4:13-16 ) Do not boast about tomorrow,
for you do not know what a day may bring forth.
2 (Pr 25:27; 2Co 10:12 ) Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth;
a stranger, and not your own lips.
3 (Pr 17:12) A stone is heavy and the sand weighty,
but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
4 (Pr 6:34; 1Jn 3:12) Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous,
but who is able to stand before envy?
5 (Pr 28:23; Gal 2:14) Open rebuke is better
than secret love.
6 (Ps 141:5) Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
7 The full soul loathes a honeycomb,
but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
8 (Isa 16:2) As a bird that wanders from her nest,
so is a man who wanders from his place.
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart,
so does the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
10 (1Ki 12:6-8; Pr 17:17) Do not forsake your own friend
or your father's friend,
nor go into your brother's house in the day of your calamity;
for better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far off.
11 (Pr 10:1; Ps 119:42) My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,
that I may answer him who reproachesme.
12 (Pr 22:3) A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself,
but the simple pass on and are punished.
13 (Pr 20:16) Take his garment that is security for a stranger,
and take a pledge of him for an adulterous woman.
14 He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,
it will be counted a curse to him.
15 (Pr 19:13; 21:9) A continual dripping on a very rainy day
and a contentious woman are alike;
16 whoever restrains her restrains the wind,
and grasps oil in his right hand.
17 Iron sharpens iron,
so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
18 (1Co 9:7; SS 8:12) Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit;
so he who waits on his master will be honored.
19 As in water face answers to face,
so the heart of man to man.
20 (Pr 30:15-16; Ecc 1:8) Death and destruction are never full;
so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
21 (Pr 17:3) As the refining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold,
so is a man to his praise.
22 (Pr 23:35; Jer 5:3) Though you should grind a fool in a mortar
among wheat with a pestle,
yet his foolishness will not depart from him.
23 (1Pe 5:2) Be diligent to know the state of your flocks,
and look well to your herds;
24 (Pr 23:5) for riches are not forever,
nor does the crown endure to every generation.
25 The hay appears, and the tender grass shows itself,
and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
26 The lambs are for your clothing,
and the goats are the price of the field.
27 You will have goats' milk enough
for your food, for the food of your household,
and for the maintenance of your maidens.
[1] Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may
bring forth.
[2] Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and
not thine own lips.
[3] A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier
than them both.
[4] Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before
envy?
[5] Open rebuke is better than secret love.
[6] Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are
deceitful.
[7] The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter
thing is sweet.
[8] As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from
his place.
[9] Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's
friend by hearty counsel.
[10] Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into
thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour
that is near than a brother far off.
[11] My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that
reproacheth me.
[12] A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple
pass on, and are punished.
[13] Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of
him for a strange woman.
[14] He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the
morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
[15] A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are
alike.
[16] Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right
hand, which bewrayeth itself.
[17] Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
[18] Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that
waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
[19] As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.
[20] Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never
satisfied.
[21] As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to
his praise.
[22] Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a
pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
[23] Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy
herds.
[24] For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every
generation?
[25] The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of
the mountains are gathered.
[26] The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.
[27] And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of
thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.
Proverbs 28
1 (Lev 26:17; Ps 53:5) The wicked flee when no man pursues,
but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
but by a man of understanding and knowledge, it shall be prolonged.
3 A poor man who oppresses the poor
is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.
4 (1Ki 18:18; Mt 3:7) Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
but such as keep instruction contend with them.
5 (Ps 92:6; Jn 7:17) Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand all things.
6 (Pr 19:1; 28:18) Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness
than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 (Pr 29:3) Whoever keeps the law is a wise son,
but he who is a companion of riotous men shames his father.
8 (Lev 25:36; Pr 13:22) He who by usury and unjust
gain increases his substance
will gather it for him who will pity the poor.
9 (Ps 109:7; Pr 15:8) He who turns away his ear from hearing instruction,
even his prayer will be an abomination.
10 (Pr 26:27; Mt 6:33) Whoever causes the righteous
to go astray in an evil way,
he himself will fall into his own pit;
but the upright will have good things in possession.
11 (Pr 26:16) The rich man is wise in his own conceit,
but the poor who has understanding searches him out.
12 (Pr 11:10; 29:2) When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory;
but when the wicked rise, a man hides himself.
13 (Job 31:33; Ps 32:3-5) He who covers his sins will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
14 (Pr 23:17; Isa 66:2) Happy is the man who always fears,
but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief.
15 (Mt 2:16; 1Pe 5:8) As a roaring lion and a charging bear,
so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 (Isa 3:12) The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor,
but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
17 (Ge 9:6; Ex 21:14) A man burdened with bloodshed of any person
will flee until death;
let no man help him.
18 (Pr 10:9; 28:6) Whoever walks uprightly will be saved,
but he who is perverse in his ways will fall at once.
19 (Pr 12:11) He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
but he who follows after vain things will have poverty enough.
20 (Pr 28:22; 13:11) A faithful man will abound with blessings,
but he who makes haste to be rich will not be innocent.
21 (Eze 13:19; Pr 18:5) To show partiality is not good,
because for a morsel of bread that man will transgress.
22 (Pr 23:6; 28:20) He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye,
and does not consider that poverty will come upon him.
23 (Pr 27:5-6) He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
than he who flatters with the tongue.
24 (Pr 18:9; 19:26) Whoever robs his father or his mother
and says, "It is no transgression,"
the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 (Pr 11:25; 15:18) He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,
but he who puts his trust in the Lord will prosper.
26 (Pr 3:5) He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
but whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
27 (Pr 19:17; Dt 15:7) He who gives to the poor will not lack,
but he who hides his eyes will have many a curse.
28 (Pr 28:12; Job 24:4) When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
[1] The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a
lion.
[2] For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a
man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
[3] A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which
leaveth no food.
[4] They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law
contend with them.
[5] Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD
understand all things.
[6] Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is
perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
[7] Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of
riotous men shameth his father.
[8] He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall
gather it for him that will pity the poor.
[9] He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer
shall be abomination.
[10] Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall
himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in
possession.
[11] The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath
understanding searcheth him out.
[12] When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the
wicked rise, a man is hidden.
[13] He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and
forsaketh them shall have mercy.
[14] Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart
shall fall into mischief.
[15] As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the
poor people.
[16] The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he
that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
[17] A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the
pit; let no man stay him.
[18] Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his
ways shall fall at once.
[19] He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that
followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
[20] A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh
haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
[21] To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that
man will transgress.
[22] He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that
poverty shall come upon him.
[23] He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that
flattereth with the tongue.
[24] Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no
transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
[25] He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his
trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
[26] He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely,
he shall be delivered.
[27] He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his
eyes shall have many a curse.
[28] When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the
righteous increase.
Proverbs 29
1 (Pr 6:15; 1Sa 2:25) He who is often reproved, yet hardens his neck,
will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 (Est 8:15; Pr 28:12) When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
3 (Pr 10:1; Lk 15:30) Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father,
but he who keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
4 (Pr 29:14) The king establishes the land by judgment,
but he who receives bribes overthrowsit.
5 (Ps 5:9 ) A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
6 (Ecc 9:12) In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare,
but the righteous sing and rejoice.
7 (Job 29:16; Ps 41:1) The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
but the wicked regards not to know it.
8 (Pr 11:11) Scornful men bring a city into a snare,
but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 (Ge 4:5-8) The bloodthirsty hate the upright,
but the just seek his soul.
11 (Pr 12:16; 14:33) A fool utters all his mind,
but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.
12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all his servants are wicked.
13 (Pr 22:2; Ps 13:3) The poor and the deceitful man have this in common:
The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14 (Pr 16:12; Ps 72:2-4) The king who faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
15 (Pr 10:1; 17:25) The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
16 (Ps 37:36; 58:10) When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
but the righteous will see their fall.
17 (Pr 13:24; 29:15) Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18 (Jn 13:17; 1Sa 3:1) Where there is no vision, the people perish;
but happy is he who keeps the teaching.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words,
for though he understands he will not answer.
20 (Pr 26:12; Jas 1:19) Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who delicately brings up his servant from a child
will have him as a son in the end.
22 (Pr 15:18; 17:19; 26:21) An angry man stirs up strife,
and a furious man abounds in transgression.
23 (Pr 15:33; Mt 23:12) A man's pride will bring him low,
but honor will uphold the humble in spirit.
24 (Lev 5:1; Pr 8:36) Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul;
he hears the oath but tells nothing.
25 (Ge 20:2; 20:11 )The fear of man brings a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in the Lord will be safe.
26 (Pr 19:6; Ps 20:9) Many seek the ruler's favor,
but every man's judgment comes from the Lord.
27 (Ps 139:21; 1Jn 3:13) An unjust man is an abomination to the just,
and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29
[1] He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be
destroyed, and that without remedy.
[2] When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the
wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
[3] Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company
with harlots spendeth his substance.
[4] The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts
overthroweth it.
[5] A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
[6] In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous
doth sing and rejoice.
[7] The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked
regardeth not to know it.
[8] Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
[9] If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh,
there is no rest.
[10] The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
[11] A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
[12] If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
[13] The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both
their eyes.
[14] The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be
established for ever.
[15] The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth
his mother to shame.
[16] When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the
righteous shall see their fall.
[17] Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give
delight unto thy soul.
[18] Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the
law, happy is he.
[19] A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he
will not answer.
[20] Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a
fool than of him.
[21] He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him
become his son at the length.
[22] An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in
transgression.
[23] A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble
in spirit.
[24] Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing,
and bewrayeth it not.
[25] The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the
LORD shall be safe.
[26] Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the
LORD.
[27] An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in
the way is abomination to the wicked.
2) Our Daily Bread for 17 June 2024 Titled
Generous Faith
Deuteronomy 24:17-22
17 (Dt 16:19; Ex 22:21-22) You must not pervert the justice of the foreigner
or of the fatherless, nor take a widow's cloak as a pledge.
18 (Dt 5:15) On the contrary, you must remember that you were a slave
in Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you there.
Therefore, I command you to do this.
19 (Lev 23:22; 19:9-10) Whenever you reap your harvest in your field
and have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you may not go back to get it.
It will be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow,
so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.
20 When you beat your olive tree, you may not go over the boughs again.
It will be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
21 When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, you shall not glean it again.
It will be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
22 (Dt 24:18) You must remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt.
Therefore I command you to do this thing.
[17] Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of the stranger, nor of the
fatherless; nor take a widow's raiment to pledge:
[18] But thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt, and the LORD
thy God redeemed thee thence: therefore I command thee to do this thing.
[19] When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a
sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the
stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may
bless thee in all the work of thine hands.
[20] When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs
again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
[21] When thou gatherest the grapes of thy vineyard, thou shalt not glean it
afterward: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the
widow.
[22] And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt:
therefore I command thee to do this thing.
A few years ago, our church was invited to host refugees fleeing their
country after a tumultuous change in political leadership. Entire families
came with only what they could fit in a small bag. Several of our church
families opened their homes, including some who had little room to spare.
Their gracious hospitality reflects God's triple command to the Israelites
when they entered the promised land (Deuteronomy 24:19-21). As an agricultural
society, they understood the importance of the harvest. The crops were
essential to get them through until next year. This makes God's command to
" it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow:"
(v. 19) also a request to trust Him. The Israelites were to practice
generosity not by giving only when they knew they had enough
but giving out of a heart that trusts God's provision.
Such hospitality was also a reminder "that thou wast a bondman in the land
of Egypt" (vv. 18, 22). They were once oppressed and destitute.
Their generosity was a reminder of God's graciousness
to them in freeing them from bondage.
Believers in Jesus are similarly urged to be generous. Paul reminds us,
"Though [Christ] was rich, yet for your sake he became poor,
so that you through his poverty might become rich" (2 Corinthians 8:9).
We give because He gave to us.
By: Matt Lucas
Reflect & Pray
When has someone helped you when you were in need?
How will you give to others while trusting God's provision for you?
Dear Father, please open my eyes to the
needs of the marginalised in my community.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 2 - God's purpose: The Image of Christ
Romans 8:28-29
28 (Gal 1:15; Ge 50:20) We know that all things work together for
good to those who love God,
to those who are called according to His purpose.
29 (Ro 11:2; 1Co 15:49; Eph 1:11) For those whom He foreknew,
He predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son,
so that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them
that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed
to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
A baby dies of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and the parents are
devastated, plagued with guilt, and Asking "Why?" A 17-year-old plunges
headfirst into a pond and to the surface a quadriplegic. A single mother
of 3, struck down by leukemia, has to release he children to foster homes.
And in all these cases, well-meaning Christians stand by and attempt to
comfort: "All things work together for good, you know," they say blithely,
"just trust God, and praise him for everything."
Such pat answers are often repeated because they do contain an element
of truth; they become "pat", meaningless, and superficial, when they are
used as a panacea for all ills, whether the cure fits or not.
The truth is, God does use everything for the benefit of his people -
even disaster and tragedy. Romans 8:28 says, "In all things God works ...."
God foes not cause human suffering. He is not the author of pain
and misery. But what the Enemy of our souls intends for
destruction, God can use for growth.
The key to understanding Romans 8:28 is Romans 8:29 . The Lord makes
clear what "his purpose" is: that we be "conformed to the
likeness of his Son." Everything that happens is not good,
but nothing is wasted in the economy of God. Even the sorrow,
misfortune, and calamity that strike all of us cam be used by the Spirit
to transform us into the image of Christ.
Application
a) Have I ever had experiences that made me doubt the
"all things work together for good"?
b) How does Romans 8:29 clarify Romans 8:28?
c) How can these verses help me deal with the struggles I have in my
own life?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Gen 26:12-14
12 (Ge 26:3; 24:1) Then Isaac sowed in that land
and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; the Lord blessed him.
13 The man became rich and continued to prosper until he became very wealthy.
14 (Ge 37:11; Ecc 4:4) For he had possessions of flocks and herds
and a great number of servants so that the Philistines envied him.
12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year
an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.
13 And the man waxed great, and went forward,
and grew until he became very great:
14 for he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds,
and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Unfailing Love
Ps 36:5-9
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens,
and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Your righteousness is like the great mountains,
Your judgments like the great deep; O Lord, You preserve man and beast.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) How excellent is Your lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore mankind seeks refuge in the shadow of Your wings.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They will drink their fill
from the abundance of Your house,
and You will cause them to drink from the river of Your pleasures.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) For with You is the fountain of life;
in Your light we see light.
5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens;
And thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains;
Thy judgments are a great deep:
O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house;
And thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
9 For with thee is the fountain of life: In thy light shall we see light.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!
7 Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.)
b) Pray for the province of Ontario
I) Pray for the leaders of Ontario,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to be bold and righteous in Him.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, please open my eyes to the
needs of the marginalised in my community."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know all things works in the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray to sow in the name of the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as love.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray for the safety of those who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
Pray for the family of Kalithas, a Christian man who was martyred, as they
seek to faithfully continue his ministry work in Sri Lanka .
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
1) Proverbs 27,28,29
Proverbs 27
1 (Lk 12:19-20; Jas 4:13-16 ) Do not boast about tomorrow,
for you do not know what a day may bring forth.
2 (Pr 25:27; 2Co 10:12 ) Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth;
a stranger, and not your own lips.
3 (Pr 17:12) A stone is heavy and the sand weighty,
but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
4 (Pr 6:34; 1Jn 3:12) Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous,
but who is able to stand before envy?
5 (Pr 28:23; Gal 2:14) Open rebuke is better
than secret love.
6 (Ps 141:5) Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
7 The full soul loathes a honeycomb,
but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
8 (Isa 16:2) As a bird that wanders from her nest,
so is a man who wanders from his place.
9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart,
so does the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
10 (1Ki 12:6-8; Pr 17:17) Do not forsake your own friend
or your father's friend,
nor go into your brother's house in the day of your calamity;
for better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far off.
11 (Pr 10:1; Ps 119:42) My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,
that I may answer him who reproachesme.
12 (Pr 22:3) A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself,
but the simple pass on and are punished.
13 (Pr 20:16) Take his garment that is security for a stranger,
and take a pledge of him for an adulterous woman.
14 He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,
it will be counted a curse to him.
15 (Pr 19:13; 21:9) A continual dripping on a very rainy day
and a contentious woman are alike;
16 whoever restrains her restrains the wind,
and grasps oil in his right hand.
17 Iron sharpens iron,
so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
18 (1Co 9:7; SS 8:12) Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit;
so he who waits on his master will be honored.
19 As in water face answers to face,
so the heart of man to man.
20 (Pr 30:15-16; Ecc 1:8) Death and destruction are never full;
so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
21 (Pr 17:3) As the refining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold,
so is a man to his praise.
22 (Pr 23:35; Jer 5:3) Though you should grind a fool in a mortar
among wheat with a pestle,
yet his foolishness will not depart from him.
23 (1Pe 5:2) Be diligent to know the state of your flocks,
and look well to your herds;
24 (Pr 23:5) for riches are not forever,
nor does the crown endure to every generation.
25 The hay appears, and the tender grass shows itself,
and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
26 The lambs are for your clothing,
and the goats are the price of the field.
27 You will have goats' milk enough
for your food, for the food of your household,
and for the maintenance of your maidens.
[1] Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may
bring forth.
[2] Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and
not thine own lips.
[3] A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier
than them both.
[4] Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before
envy?
[5] Open rebuke is better than secret love.
[6] Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are
deceitful.
[7] The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter
thing is sweet.
[8] As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from
his place.
[9] Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's
friend by hearty counsel.
[10] Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into
thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour
that is near than a brother far off.
[11] My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that
reproacheth me.
[12] A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple
pass on, and are punished.
[13] Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of
him for a strange woman.
[14] He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the
morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
[15] A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are
alike.
[16] Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right
hand, which bewrayeth itself.
[17] Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
[18] Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that
waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
[19] As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.
[20] Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never
satisfied.
[21] As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to
his praise.
[22] Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a
pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
[23] Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy
herds.
[24] For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every
generation?
[25] The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of
the mountains are gathered.
[26] The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.
[27] And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of
thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.
Proverbs 28
1 (Lev 26:17; Ps 53:5) The wicked flee when no man pursues,
but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
but by a man of understanding and knowledge, it shall be prolonged.
3 A poor man who oppresses the poor
is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.
4 (1Ki 18:18; Mt 3:7) Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
but such as keep instruction contend with them.
5 (Ps 92:6; Jn 7:17) Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand all things.
6 (Pr 19:1; 28:18) Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness
than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 (Pr 29:3) Whoever keeps the law is a wise son,
but he who is a companion of riotous men shames his father.
8 (Lev 25:36; Pr 13:22) He who by usury and unjust
gain increases his substance
will gather it for him who will pity the poor.
9 (Ps 109:7; Pr 15:8) He who turns away his ear from hearing instruction,
even his prayer will be an abomination.
10 (Pr 26:27; Mt 6:33) Whoever causes the righteous
to go astray in an evil way,
he himself will fall into his own pit;
but the upright will have good things in possession.
11 (Pr 26:16) The rich man is wise in his own conceit,
but the poor who has understanding searches him out.
12 (Pr 11:10; 29:2) When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory;
but when the wicked rise, a man hides himself.
13 (Job 31:33; Ps 32:3-5) He who covers his sins will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
14 (Pr 23:17; Isa 66:2) Happy is the man who always fears,
but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief.
15 (Mt 2:16; 1Pe 5:8) As a roaring lion and a charging bear,
so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 (Isa 3:12) The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor,
but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
17 (Ge 9:6; Ex 21:14) A man burdened with bloodshed of any person
will flee until death;
let no man help him.
18 (Pr 10:9; 28:6) Whoever walks uprightly will be saved,
but he who is perverse in his ways will fall at once.
19 (Pr 12:11) He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
but he who follows after vain things will have poverty enough.
20 (Pr 28:22; 13:11) A faithful man will abound with blessings,
but he who makes haste to be rich will not be innocent.
21 (Eze 13:19; Pr 18:5) To show partiality is not good,
because for a morsel of bread that man will transgress.
22 (Pr 23:6; 28:20) He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye,
and does not consider that poverty will come upon him.
23 (Pr 27:5-6) He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
than he who flatters with the tongue.
24 (Pr 18:9; 19:26) Whoever robs his father or his mother
and says, "It is no transgression,"
the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 (Pr 11:25; 15:18) He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,
but he who puts his trust in the Lord will prosper.
26 (Pr 3:5) He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
but whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
27 (Pr 19:17; Dt 15:7) He who gives to the poor will not lack,
but he who hides his eyes will have many a curse.
28 (Pr 28:12; Job 24:4) When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
[1] The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a
lion.
[2] For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a
man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
[3] A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which
leaveth no food.
[4] They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law
contend with them.
[5] Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD
understand all things.
[6] Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is
perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
[7] Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of
riotous men shameth his father.
[8] He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall
gather it for him that will pity the poor.
[9] He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer
shall be abomination.
[10] Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall
himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in
possession.
[11] The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath
understanding searcheth him out.
[12] When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the
wicked rise, a man is hidden.
[13] He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and
forsaketh them shall have mercy.
[14] Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart
shall fall into mischief.
[15] As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the
poor people.
[16] The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he
that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
[17] A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the
pit; let no man stay him.
[18] Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his
ways shall fall at once.
[19] He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that
followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
[20] A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh
haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
[21] To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that
man will transgress.
[22] He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that
poverty shall come upon him.
[23] He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that
flattereth with the tongue.
[24] Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no
transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
[25] He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his
trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
[26] He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely,
he shall be delivered.
[27] He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his
eyes shall have many a curse.
[28] When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the
righteous increase.
Proverbs 29
1 (Pr 6:15; 1Sa 2:25) He who is often reproved, yet hardens his neck,
will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 (Est 8:15; Pr 28:12) When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
3 (Pr 10:1; Lk 15:30) Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father,
but he who keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
4 (Pr 29:14) The king establishes the land by judgment,
but he who receives bribes overthrowsit.
5 (Ps 5:9 ) A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
6 (Ecc 9:12) In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare,
but the righteous sing and rejoice.
7 (Job 29:16; Ps 41:1) The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
but the wicked regards not to know it.
8 (Pr 11:11) Scornful men bring a city into a snare,
but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 (Ge 4:5-8) The bloodthirsty hate the upright,
but the just seek his soul.
11 (Pr 12:16; 14:33) A fool utters all his mind,
but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.
12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all his servants are wicked.
13 (Pr 22:2; Ps 13:3) The poor and the deceitful man have this in common:
The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14 (Pr 16:12; Ps 72:2-4) The king who faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
15 (Pr 10:1; 17:25) The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
16 (Ps 37:36; 58:10) When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
but the righteous will see their fall.
17 (Pr 13:24; 29:15) Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18 (Jn 13:17; 1Sa 3:1) Where there is no vision, the people perish;
but happy is he who keeps the teaching.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words,
for though he understands he will not answer.
20 (Pr 26:12; Jas 1:19) Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who delicately brings up his servant from a child
will have him as a son in the end.
22 (Pr 15:18; 17:19; 26:21) An angry man stirs up strife,
and a furious man abounds in transgression.
23 (Pr 15:33; Mt 23:12) A man's pride will bring him low,
but honor will uphold the humble in spirit.
24 (Lev 5:1; Pr 8:36) Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul;
he hears the oath but tells nothing.
25 (Ge 20:2; 20:11 )The fear of man brings a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in the Lord will be safe.
26 (Pr 19:6; Ps 20:9) Many seek the ruler's favor,
but every man's judgment comes from the Lord.
27 (Ps 139:21; 1Jn 3:13) An unjust man is an abomination to the just,
and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29
[1] He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be
destroyed, and that without remedy.
[2] When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the
wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
[3] Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company
with harlots spendeth his substance.
[4] The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts
overthroweth it.
[5] A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
[6] In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous
doth sing and rejoice.
[7] The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked
regardeth not to know it.
[8] Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
[9] If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh,
there is no rest.
[10] The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
[11] A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
[12] If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
[13] The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both
their eyes.
[14] The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be
established for ever.
[15] The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth
his mother to shame.
[16] When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the
righteous shall see their fall.
[17] Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give
delight unto thy soul.
[18] Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the
law, happy is he.
[19] A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he
will not answer.
[20] Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a
fool than of him.
[21] He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him
become his son at the length.
[22] An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in
transgression.
[23] A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble
in spirit.
[24] Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing,
and bewrayeth it not.
[25] The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the
LORD shall be safe.
[26] Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the
LORD.
[27] An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in
the way is abomination to the wicked.
2) Our Daily Bread for 17 June 2024 Titled
Generous Faith
Deuteronomy 24:17-22
17 (Dt 16:19; Ex 22:21-22) You must not pervert the justice of the foreigner
or of the fatherless, nor take a widow's cloak as a pledge.
18 (Dt 5:15) On the contrary, you must remember that you were a slave
in Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you there.
Therefore, I command you to do this.
19 (Lev 23:22; 19:9-10) Whenever you reap your harvest in your field
and have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you may not go back to get it.
It will be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow,
so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.
20 When you beat your olive tree, you may not go over the boughs again.
It will be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
21 When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, you shall not glean it again.
It will be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
22 (Dt 24:18) You must remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt.
Therefore I command you to do this thing.
[17] Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of the stranger, nor of the
fatherless; nor take a widow's raiment to pledge:
[18] But thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt, and the LORD
thy God redeemed thee thence: therefore I command thee to do this thing.
[19] When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a
sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the
stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may
bless thee in all the work of thine hands.
[20] When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs
again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
[21] When thou gatherest the grapes of thy vineyard, thou shalt not glean it
afterward: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the
widow.
[22] And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt:
therefore I command thee to do this thing.
A few years ago, our church was invited to host refugees fleeing their
country after a tumultuous change in political leadership. Entire families
came with only what they could fit in a small bag. Several of our church
families opened their homes, including some who had little room to spare.
Their gracious hospitality reflects God's triple command to the Israelites
when they entered the promised land (Deuteronomy 24:19-21). As an agricultural
society, they understood the importance of the harvest. The crops were
essential to get them through until next year. This makes God's command to
" it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow:"
(v. 19) also a request to trust Him. The Israelites were to practice
generosity not by giving only when they knew they had enough
but giving out of a heart that trusts God's provision.
Such hospitality was also a reminder "that thou wast a bondman in the land
of Egypt" (vv. 18, 22). They were once oppressed and destitute.
Their generosity was a reminder of God's graciousness
to them in freeing them from bondage.
Believers in Jesus are similarly urged to be generous. Paul reminds us,
"Though [Christ] was rich, yet for your sake he became poor,
so that you through his poverty might become rich" (2 Corinthians 8:9).
We give because He gave to us.
By: Matt Lucas
Reflect & Pray
When has someone helped you when you were in need?
How will you give to others while trusting God's provision for you?
Dear Father, please open my eyes to the
needs of the marginalised in my community.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 2 - God's purpose: The Image of Christ
Romans 8:28-29
28 (Gal 1:15; Ge 50:20) We know that all things work together for
good to those who love God,
to those who are called according to His purpose.
29 (Ro 11:2; 1Co 15:49; Eph 1:11) For those whom He foreknew,
He predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son,
so that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them
that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed
to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
A baby dies of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and the parents are
devastated, plagued with guilt, and Asking "Why?" A 17-year-old plunges
headfirst into a pond and to the surface a quadriplegic. A single mother
of 3, struck down by leukemia, has to release he children to foster homes.
And in all these cases, well-meaning Christians stand by and attempt to
comfort: "All things work together for good, you know," they say blithely,
"just trust God, and praise him for everything."
Such pat answers are often repeated because they do contain an element
of truth; they become "pat", meaningless, and superficial, when they are
used as a panacea for all ills, whether the cure fits or not.
The truth is, God does use everything for the benefit of his people -
even disaster and tragedy. Romans 8:28 says, "In all things God works ...."
God foes not cause human suffering. He is not the author of pain
and misery. But what the Enemy of our souls intends for
destruction, God can use for growth.
The key to understanding Romans 8:28 is Romans 8:29 . The Lord makes
clear what "his purpose" is: that we be "conformed to the
likeness of his Son." Everything that happens is not good,
but nothing is wasted in the economy of God. Even the sorrow,
misfortune, and calamity that strike all of us cam be used by the Spirit
to transform us into the image of Christ.
Application
a) Have I ever had experiences that made me doubt the
"all things work together for good"?
b) How does Romans 8:29 clarify Romans 8:28?
c) How can these verses help me deal with the struggles I have in my
own life?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Gen 26:12-14
12 (Ge 26:3; 24:1) Then Isaac sowed in that land
and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; the Lord blessed him.
13 The man became rich and continued to prosper until he became very wealthy.
14 (Ge 37:11; Ecc 4:4) For he had possessions of flocks and herds
and a great number of servants so that the Philistines envied him.
12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year
an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.
13 And the man waxed great, and went forward,
and grew until he became very great:
14 for he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds,
and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Unfailing Love
Ps 36:5-9
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens,
and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Your righteousness is like the great mountains,
Your judgments like the great deep; O Lord, You preserve man and beast.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) How excellent is Your lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore mankind seeks refuge in the shadow of Your wings.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They will drink their fill
from the abundance of Your house,
and You will cause them to drink from the river of Your pleasures.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) For with You is the fountain of life;
in Your light we see light.
5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens;
And thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains;
Thy judgments are a great deep:
O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house;
And thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
9 For with thee is the fountain of life: In thy light shall we see light.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!
7 Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.)
b) Pray for the province of Ontario
I) Pray for the leaders of Ontario,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to be bold and righteous in Him.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, please open my eyes to the
needs of the marginalised in my community."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know all things works in the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray to sow in the name of the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as love.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray for the safety of those who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
Pray for the family of Kalithas, a Christian man who was martyred, as they
seek to faithfully continue his ministry work in Sri Lanka .
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.