Day 208, 26 July 2024



1) Isaiah 49,50,51,52,53



Isaiah 49

The Servant of the Lord

1 (Jer 1:5; Isa 42:1-4) Listen to me, O coastlands,

and pay attention, you peoples from afar.

The Lord called me from the womb;

from the body of my mother He named me.

2 (Isa 11:4; Rev 1:16) He has made my mouth like a sharp sword;

in the shadow of His hand He has hidden me

and made me a select arrow;

in His quiver He has hidden me.

3 (Isa 44:23; Zec 3:8) He said to me, "You are My servant,

Israel, in whom I will be glorified."

4 (Isa 53:10-12; 65:23 Then I said, "I have labored in vain;

I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity,

yet surely the justice due to me is with the Lord,

and my reward with my God."

5 (Mt 17:5; 28:18) Now says the Lord,

who formed me from the womb to be His servant,

to bring Jacob back to Him,

so that Israel might be gathered to Him

(yet I am honored in the eyes of the Lord,

and my God is my strength),

6 (Isa 42:6; Lk 2:32) He says,

"It is a light thing that you should be My servant

to raise up the tribes of Jacob

and to restore the preserved ones of Israel;

I will also make you a light to the nations

so that My salvation may reach to the ends of the earth."

7 (Isa 52:15; 53:3) Thus says the Lord,

the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One,

to the despised one, to the one whom the nation abhors,

to the servant of rulers:

"Kings shall see and arise,

princes also shall worship,

because of the Lord who is faithful

and the Holy One of Israel who has chosen you."



[1] Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD

hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made

mention of my name.

[2] And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand

hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me;

[3] And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be

glorified.

[4] Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for

nought, and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, and my work

with my God.

[5] And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant,

to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be

glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength.

[6] And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to

raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will

also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation

unto the end of the earth.

[7] Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him

whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of

rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of

the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose

thee.



The Restoration of Israel



8 (Isa 42:6; Ps 69:13; 2Co 6:2) Thus says the Lord:

In an acceptable time I have heard you,

and in a day of salvation I have helped you;

and I will preserve you, and give you

as a covenant of the people,

to restore the earth,

to make them inherit the desolate heritages,

9 (Isa 42:7; 61:1) saying to the prisoners, "Go forth,"

to those who are in darkness, "Show yourselves."

They shall feed along the paths,

and their pastures shall be in all desolate heights;

10 (Rev 7:16-17) they shall not hunger nor thirst,

neither shall the heat nor sun strike them;

for He who has mercy on them shall lead them,

even by the springs of water He shall guide them.

11 (Isa 11:16; 62:10) I will make all My mountains a road,

and My highways shall be raised up.

12 (Isa 43:5-6) See, these shall come from afar;

and these will come from the north and from the west,

and these from the land of Sinim.

13 (Isa 44:23; 51:3) Sing, O heavens!

And be joyful, O earth!

And break forth into singing, Omountains!

For the Lord has comforted His people

and will have mercy on His afflicted.

14 (Isa 40:27) But Zion said, "The Lord has forsaken me,

and the Lord has forgotten me."

15 (Isa 44:21) Can a woman forget her nursing child,

and have no compassion on the son of her womb?

Even these may forget,

yet I will not forget.

16 (SS 8:6; Hag 2:23) See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands;

your walls are continually before Me;

17 your builders hurry;

your destroyers and those who devastated you shall depart from you.

18 (Isa 49:12; 54:9) Lift up your eyes and look all around;

all these gather themselves together and come to you.

As I live, says the Lord,

you shall surely put on all of them as ornaments

and bind them on you as a bride does.

19 (Zec 10:10; Ps 56:1-2) For your waste and your desolate places,

and the land of your destruction,

shall even now be too narrow by reason of the inhabitants,

and those who swallowed you up shall be far away.

20 The children whom you shall have,

after you have lost the others,

shall say again in your ears,

"The place is too cramped for me;

make room for me that I may dwell here."

21 Then you shall say in your heart,

"Who bore these for me,

since I have lost my children and am barren,

a captive and a wanderer?

And who has brought these up?

I was left alone;

from where did these come?"

22 Thus says the Lord God:

See, I will lift up My hand to the nations

and set up My standard to the peoples;

and they shall bring your sons in their arms,

and your daughters shall be carried on their shoulders;

23 (Isa 60:3; 60:16) kings shall be your foster fathers

and their queens your nursing mothers;

they shall bow down to you with their faces toward the ground

and lick up the dust of your feet.

And you shall know that I am the Lord,

for those who wait for Me shall not be ashamed.

24 (Mt 12:29) Can the prey be taken from the mighty

or the captives of a tyrant be delivered?

25 (Jer 50:33-34) For thus says the Lord:

Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away,

and the prey of the tyrant shall be delivered;

for I will contend with him who contends with you,

and I will save your sons.

26 (Isa 9:20; Eze 39:7) I will feed those who oppress you

with their own flesh,

and they shall be drunk with their own blood as with sweet wine.

And all flesh shall know

that I, the Lord, am your Savior

and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.



[8] Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a

day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee

for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit

the desolate heritages;

[9] That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in

darkness, Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures

shall be in all high places.

[10] They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite

them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of

water shall he guide them.

[11] And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted.

[12] Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and

from the west; and these from the land of Sinim.

[13] Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing,

O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy

upon his afflicted.

[14] But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.

[15] Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have

compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not

forget thee.

[16] Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are

continually before me.

[17] Thy children shall make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee

waste shall go forth of thee.

[18] Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold: all these gather themselves

together, and come to thee. As I live, saith the LORD, thou shalt surely

clothe thee with them all, as with an ornament, and bind them on thee, as a

bride doeth.

[19] For thy waste and thy desolate places, and the land of thy destruction,

shall even now be too narrow by reason of the inhabitants, and they that

swallowed thee up shall be far away.

[20] The children which thou shalt have, after thou hast lost the other,

shall say again in thine ears, The place is too strait for me: give place to

me that I may dwell.

[21] Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing

I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and

fro? and who hath brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where

had they been?

[22] Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the

Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy

sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their

shoulders.

[23] And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing

mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and

lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for

they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.

[24] Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?

[25] But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken

away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend

with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.

[26] And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they

shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh

shall know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One

of Jacob.



Isaiah 50



The Servant, Hope of Israel



1 (Jer 3:8; Dt 32:30; 2Ki 4:1) Thus says the Lord:

Where is the certificate of divorce

by which I sent your mother away?

Or to which of My creditors

did I sell you?

For your iniquities you were sold,

and for your transgressions your mother was sent away.

2 (Nu 11:23; Jos 3:16) Why, when I came, was there no man?

When I called, was there no one to answer?

Is My hand so short that it cannot redeem?

Or have I no power to deliver?

Indeed, at My rebuke I dry up the sea,

I make the rivers a wilderness;

Their fish stink because there is no water,

and die for thirst.

3 (Rev 6:12) I clothe the heavens with blackness,

and I make sackcloth their covering.

4 (Mt 11:28; Ex 4:11-12) The Lord God has given me the tongue of the learned,

that I may know how to sustain him who is weary with a word;

He awakens me morning by morning;

He awakens my ear to listen as the learned.

5 (Jn 14:31; Heb 5:8) The Lord God has opened my ear,

and I was not rebellious,

nor did I turn back.

6 (Mt 26:67; Mk 15:19; 14:65) I gave my back to those who struck me,

and my cheeks to those who plucked out my beard;

I did not cover my face

from shame and spitting.

7 (Eze 3:8-9; Isa 42:1) For the Lord God will help me;

therefore, I shall not be disgraced;

therefore, I have set my face like a flint,

and I know that I shall not be ashamed.

8 (Isa 41:1; Ro 8:32-34) He who vindicates me is near;

who will contend with me?

Let us stand up to each other.

Who is my adversary?

Let him come near to me.

9 (Job 13:28; Isa 41:10) Certainly the Lord God will help me;

who is he who condemns me?

Indeed they all shall grow old as a garment;

the moth shall eat them up.

10 (Isa 9:2) Who among you fears the Lord,

who obeys the voice of His servant,

who walks in darkness

and has no light?

Let him trust in the name of the Lord,

and rely upon his God.

11 (Isa 8:22; Jn 9:39) But now, all you who kindle a fire,

who encompass yourselves with sparks:

Walk in the light of your fire

and among the sparks that you have ignited.

This you shall have from My hand:

You shall lie down in sorrow.



[1] Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement,

whom I have put away? or which of my creditors is it to whom I have sold

you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your

transgressions is your mother put away.

[2] Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none

to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no

power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a

wilderness: their fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for

thirst.

[3] I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth their covering.

[4] The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know

how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by

morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.

[5] The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither

turned away back.

[6] I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off

the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

[7] For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded:

therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be

ashamed.

[8] He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand

together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.

[9] Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? lo,

they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up.

[10] Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his

servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the

name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.

[11] Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with

sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have

kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.



Isaiah 51

The Eternal Salvation of Zion

1 (Isa 51:7; Ps 94:15; Ge 17:15-17) Listen to Me,

you who pursue righteousness,

you who seek the Lord:

Look to the rock from which you were hewn

and to the quarry from which you were dug.

2 (Eze 33:24) Look to Abraham your father

and to Sarah who bore you;

for I called him alone,

and blessed him, and multiplied him.

3 (Isa 52:9; Ge 13:10) For the Lord shall comfort Zion,

He will comfort all her waste places;

He will make her wilderness like Eden,

and her desert like the garden of the Lord;

joy and gladness shall be found in it,

thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.

4 (Isa 2:3; 42:6) Listen to Me, O My people;

and give ear to Me, O My nation:

for a law shall proceed from Me,

and I will set My justice as a light of the peoples.

5 (Isa 46:13; 42:4) My righteousness is near,

My salvation has gone forth,

and My arms shall judge the peoples;

the coastlands shall wait for Me,

and for My arm they shall expectantly wait.

6 (Mt 24:35; Isa 34:4) Lift up your eyes to the heavens,

and look on the earth beneath.

For the heavens shall vanish away like smoke,

and the earth shall grow old like a garment,

and those who dwell in it shall die in like manner;

but My salvation shall be forever,

and My righteousness shall not be abolished.

7 (Ps 37:31; Mt 5:11) Listen to Me, you who know righteousness,

the people in whose heart is My law;

do not fear the reproach of men

nor be afraid of their revilings.

8 (Isa 50:9; 51:6) For the moth shall eat them up like a garment,

and the worm shall eat them like wool;

but My righteousness shall be forever

and My salvation from generation to generation.

9 (Isa 27:1; Ps 74:13-14; Isa 52:1) Awake, awake, put on strength,

O arm of the Lord.

Awake as in the ancient days,

in the generations of old.

Was it not You who cut Rahab to pieces

and wounded the dragon?

10 (Ex 14:21-22; 15:13 ) Was it not You who dried up the sea,

the waters of the great deep,

who made the depths of the sea a pathway

for the ransomed to pass over?

11 (Isa 35:10; Rev 7:17) Therefore, the redeemed of the Lord shall return

and come with singing to Zion,

and everlasting joy shall be upon their head.

They shall obtain gladness and joy,

and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

12 (Ps 118:6; Isa 2:22) I, even I, am He who comforts you.

Who are you that you should be afraid of a man who shall die,

and of the son of man who shall be made as grass,

13 (Ps 104:2; Isa 17:10) and forget the Lord your maker

who has stretched out the heavens

and laid the foundations of the earth?

And have feared continually every day

because of the fury of the oppressor

as he makes ready to destroy?

Yet where is the fury of the oppressor?

14 (Isa 48:20; 52:2) The exile shall soon be freed,

and shall not die in the dungeon,

nor will his bread be lacking.

15 (Jer 31:35) But I am the Lord your God

who divided the sea whose waves roared;

the Lord of Hosts is His name.

16 (Isa 59:21; Dt 18:18) I have put My words in your mouth,

and I have covered you in the shadow of My hand

that I may plant the heavens,

and lay the foundations of the earth,

and say to Zion, "You are My people."

The Wrath of God Ceases

17 (Job 21:20; Isa 52:1) Awake, awake,

stand up, O Jerusalem,

you who have drunk at the hand of the Lord

the cup of His fury;

the cup of reeling

you have drained to the dregs.

18 (Ps 88:18; Isa 49:21) There is no one to guide her

among all the sons she has brought forth;

nor is there anyone to take hold of her hand

of all the sons that she has brought up.

19 (Isa 47:9; Am 7:2) These two things have befallen you;

who shall be mournful for you?

Desolation, and destruction, and famine, and sword-

how shall I comfort you?

20 (La 2:11-12) Your sons have fainted;

they lie at the head of all the streets

as an antelope in a net;

they are full of the fury of the Lord,

the rebuke of your God.

21 Therefore please hear this,

you afflicted who are drunk but not with wine.

22 (Isa 51:17; Jer 50:34) Thus says your Lord, the Lord,

and your God who pleads the cause of His people:

See, I have taken out of your hand

the cup of reeling,

even the dregs of the cup of My fury;

you will never drink it again.

23 (Jos 10:24; Zec 12:2) But I will put it into the hand of those

who afflict you,

who have said to you,

"Lie down that we may walk over you."

And you have laid your back as the ground

and as the street for those who walk on it.



[1] Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the

LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit

whence ye are digged.

[2] Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I

called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.

[3] For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places;

and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the

garden of

the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the

voice of melody.

[4] Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law

shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of

the people.

[5] My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms

shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall

they trust.

[6] Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for

the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a

garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my

salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

[7] Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart

is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their

revilings.

[8] For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat

them like wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation

from generation to generation.

[9] Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the

ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut

Rahab, and wounded the dragon?

[10] Art thou not it which hath dried the sea, the waters of the great deep;

that hath made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to pass over?

[11] Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing

unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain

gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

[12] I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest

be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made

as grass;

[13] And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the

heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually

every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to

destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor?

[14] The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he should

not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail.

[15] But I am the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared:

The LORD of hosts is his name.

[16] And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee in the

shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations

of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou art my people.

[17] Awake, awake, stand up, O Jerusalem, which hast drunk at the hand of

the LORD the cup of his fury; thou hast drunken the dregs of the cup of

trembling, and wrung them out.

[18] There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she hath brought

forth; neither is there any that taketh her by the hand of all the sons that

she hath brought up.

[19] These two things are come unto thee; who shall be sorry for thee?

desolation, and destruction, and the famine, and the sword: by whom shall I

comfort thee?

[20] Thy sons have fainted, they lie at the head of all the streets, as a

wild bull in a net: they are full of the fury of the LORD, the rebuke of thy

God.

[21] Therefore hear now this, thou afflicted, and drunken, but not with wine:

[22] Thus saith thy Lord the LORD, and thy God that pleadeth the cause of

his people, Behold, I have taken out of thine hand the cup of trembling,

even the dregs of the cup of my fury; thou shalt no more drink it again:

[23] But I will put it into the hand of them that afflict thee; which have

said to thy soul, Bow down, that we may go over: and thou hast laid thy body

as the ground, and as the street, to them that went over.



Isaiah 52

1 (Rev 21:27; Ne 11:1; Isa 51:17) Awake, awake!

Put on your strength, O Zion;

put on your beautiful garments,

O Jerusalem, the holy city.

For the uncircumcised and the unclean

will no longer enter you.

2 (Isa 51:14; 51:23) Shake yourself from the dust;

arise, O captive Jerusalem.

Loose yourself from the bonds of your neck,

O captive daughter of Zion.

3 (Isa 45:13; Ps 44:12) For thus says the Lord:

You were sold for nothing,

and you shall be redeemed without money.

4 (Ge 46:6) For thus says the Lord God:

My people went down at the first into Egypt to sojourn there;

then the Assyrian oppressed them without cause.

5 (Ro 2:24) Now therefore, what do I have here, says the Lord,

seeing that My people have been taken away for nothing?

Those who rule over them make them wail,

says the Lord,

and My name is continually blasphemed

all day long.

6 Therefore, My people shall know My name;

therefore, they shall know in that day

that I am He who does speak:

Here I am.

7 (Isa 40:9; Na 1:15; Ps 93:1) How beautiful upon the mountains

are the feet of him who brings good news,

who proclaims peace,

who brings good news of happiness,

who proclaims salvation,

who says to Zion,

"Your God reigns!"

8 (Isa 62:6; 1Co 13:12) Your watchmen lift up their voices;

they sing joyfully together;

for they shall see with their own eyes

when the Lord brings Zion back.

9 (Isa 51:3; 48:20) Break forth into joy, sing together,

you waste places of Jerusalem.

For the Lord has comforted His people;

He has redeemed Jerusalem.

10 (Isa 51:9; Lk 3:6) The Lord has bared His holy arm

in the eyes of all the nations,

and all the ends of the earth shall see

the salvation of our God.

11 (Isa 48:20; 2Co 6:17) Depart, depart, go out from there,

touch no unclean thing;

go out of the midst of her; be clean,

you who bear the vessels of the Lord.

12 (Ex 12:33; Isa 58:8) For you shall not go out with haste

nor go by flight.

For the Lord will go before you,

and the God of Israel will be your rear guard.



[1] Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful

garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more

come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean.

[2] Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose

thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.

[3] For thus saith the LORD, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; and ye

shall be redeemed without money.

[4] For thus saith the Lord GOD, My people went down aforetime into

Egypt to sojourn there; and the Assyrian oppressed them without cause.

[5] Now therefore, what have I here, saith the LORD, that my people is taken

away for nought? they that rule over them make them to howl, saith the LORD;

and my name continually every day is blasphemed.

[6] Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in

that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I.

[7] How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good

tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that

publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

[8] Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they

sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion.

[9] Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for

the LORD hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem.

[10] The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations;

and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.

[11] Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go

ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD.

[12] For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the LORD will

go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rereward.



The Suffering Servant



13 (Isa 42:1; 9:6-7; 53:10-11) See, My servant shall deal prudently;

he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.

14 (Ps 22:15; 22:17) Just as many were astonished at you,

his visage was so marred, more than any man,

and his form more than the sons of men;

15 (Isa 49:7; 49:23) so he shall sprinkle many nations.

Kings shall shut their mouths at him;

for that which had not been told them they shall see,

and that which they had not heard they shall consider.



[13] Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and

extolled, and be very high.

[14] As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any

man, and his form more than the sons of men:

[15] So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at

him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which

they had not heard shall they consider.



Isaiah 53

1 (Jn 12:38; Isa 51:9) Who has believed our report?

And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?

2 (Isa 52:14; 11:1; Jer 23:5) For he grew up before Him as a tender plant

and as a root out of a dry ground.

He has no form or majesty that we should look upon him

nor appearance that we should desire him.

3 (Isa 49:7; 53:10) He was despised and rejected of men,

a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.

And we hid, as it were, our faces from him;

he was despised, and we did not esteem him.

4 (Mt 8:17; Jn 19:7) Surely he has borne our grief

and carried our sorrows;

Yet we esteemed him stricken,

smitten of God, and afflicted.

5 (Ro 4:25; 1Co 15:3) But he was wounded for our transgressions,

he was bruised for our iniquities;

the chastisement of our peace was upon him,

and by his stripes we are healed.

6 (Ps 69:4; 1Pe 2:25) All of us like sheep have gone astray;

each of us has turned to his own way,

but the Lord has laid on him

the iniquity of us all.

7 (Mk 14:61; Mt 26:63) He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,

yet he opened not his mouth;

he was brought as a lamb to the slaughter,

and as a sheep before its shearers is silent,

so he opened not his mouth.

8 (Da 9:26; Isa 53:12) By oppression and judgment he was taken away,

and who shall declare his generation?

For he was cut off out of the land of the living;

for the transgression of my people he was struck.

9 (1Pe 2:22; Mt 27:57-60) His grave was assigned with the wicked,

yet with the rich in his death,

because he had done no violence,

nor was any deceit in his mouth.

10 (Ps 22:30; 69:26) Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him;

He has put him to grief.

If he made himself as an offering for sin,

he shall see his offspring, he shall prolong his days,

and the good pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.

11 (Ro 5:18-19; Isa 42:1) He shall see of the anguish of his soul

and be satisfied.

By his knowledge My righteous servant shall justify the many,

for he shall bear their iniquities.

12 (Mk 15:27; Lk 22:37) Therefore, I will divide him a portion with the great,

and he shall divide the spoil with the strong,

because he poured out his soul to death,

and he was numbered with the transgressors,

thus he bore the sin of many

and made intercession for the transgressors.



Isaiah 53

[1] Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD

revealed?

[2] For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of

a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him,

there is no beauty that we should desire him.

[3] He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted

with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and

we esteemed him not.

[4] Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did

esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

[5] But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our

iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes

we are healed.

[6] All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own

way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

[7] He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he

is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her

shearers is

dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

[8] He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his

generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the

transgression of my people was he stricken.

[9] And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death;

because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.

[10] Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when

thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he

shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his

hand.

[11] He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his

knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their

iniquities.

[12] Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall

divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto

death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of

many, and made intercession for the transgressors.



2) Our Daily Bread for 26 July 2024 titled

Jesus Removes the Stain



Jeremiah 2:1-5,21-22



1 Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

2 (Dt 2:7; Eze 16:8) Go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem, saying,

Thus says the Lord:

I remember you, the kindness of your youth,

the love of your espousals,

when you followed Me in the wilderness,

in a land that was not sown.

3 (Jas 1:18; Ex 19:5-6) Israel is holy to the Lord,

and the first fruits of His harvest.

All who eat of it will become guilty;

disaster will come upon them,

says the Lord.

4 Hear the word of the Lord, O house of Jacob

and all the families of the house of Israel.

5 (2Ki 17:15; Jer 2:31) Thus says the Lord:

What iniquity have your fathers found inMe,

that they have gone far from Me,

and have walked after vanity

and have become vain?

21 (Ex 15:17; Ps 80:8) Yet I had planted you a noble vine,

a wholly faithful seed.

How then have you turned

into the degenerate plant of a strange vine to Me?

22 (Job 14:17; Jer 17:1) For though you wash yourself with lye,

and take much soap,

yet your iniquity is marked before Me,

says the Lord God.



[1] Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

[2] Go and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; I

remember thee, the kindness of thy youth, the love of thine espousals, when

thou wentest after me in the wilderness, in a land that was not sown.

[3] Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his increase:

all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the

LORD.

[4] Hear ye the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all the families of

the house of Israel:

[5] Thus saith the LORD, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that

they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become

vain?

[21] Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art

thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me?

[22] For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, yet

thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord GOD.



"Are. You. Kidding?!" I yelled, digging through our dryer looking for my

shirt. I found it. And . . . something else.



My white shirt had an ink spot on it. In fact, it looked like a jaguar pelt:

ink splotches coated everything. I clearly hadn't checked my pockets, and a

leaky pen had stained the entire load.



Scripture often uses the word stain to describe sin. A stain permeates the

fabric of something, ruining it. And that’s how God, speaking through the

prophet Jeremiah, described sin, reminding His people that its stain was

beyond their ability to cleanse: "Although you wash yourself with soap

and use an abundance of cleansing powder, the stain of your guilt is

still before me" (Jeremiah 2:22).



Thankfully, sin doesn't get the last word. In Isaiah 1:18, we hear God's

promise that He can cleanse us from sin's stain:

"Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;

though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool."



I couldn't get the ink stain out of my shirt. Neither can I undo the stain of

my sin. Thankfully, God cleanses us in Christ, just as 1 John 1:9 promises:

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins

and purify us from all unrighteousness."



By: Adam Holz



Reflect & Pray



What has it looked like in your life to experience forgiveness and cleansing

from sin? What "stain" might you need to bring to God?



Father, please help me to cling to the promise that

in Christ there's forgiveness and purity as I'm washed

white as snow in Your sight.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 6 God Works!



Phil 2:12-13



12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence,

but so much more in my absence, work out your own salvation

with fear and trembling.

13 For God is the One working in you, both to will and to do His good pleasure.



12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence

only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation

with fear and trembling.

13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will

and to do of his good pleasure.



"I just can't do it!" Marlys, a career woman in her 30s, was struggling to fit

her new Christian principles into the business world. Accustomed to the

cutthroat tactics of the corporate hierarchy, she has a hard time knowing

Jesus' examples of grace and mercy applied.

Marlys was right. She couldn't do it. In our own strength, none of us is able

to "live the Christian life." Someone has said, " The Christian life isn't

difficult -- it's impossible!" Only the power of the Holy Spirit is

effective to work the needed changes in our priorities and behaviour;

only God can accomplish what he calls us to do.

In Phillippians 2:12, Paul says "work it out." If we stop there,

we are likely to throw up our hands in despair.

But the good news appears in verse 13:

" For God is the One working in you, both to will and to do His good pleasure."

WE are not left on our own to figure out how to live the Christian life.

God gives us both the will and the ability to obey him, to live in a way

that will please him.

The key to a God-pleasing life is not performance, but obedience. God does not

expect us to "do great things" for him, to deserve his love and grace.

Our part in the process of salvation is to respond in obedience to the Lord,

to say "yes" to what he asks of us. We cannot change ourselves;

we cannot even know ourselves apart from the Spirit's insight. But

as we cooperate with him, as we agree to be obedient, the Spirit changes us

within, and those changes are "worked out" into our lives.



Application



a) Have I ever tried to "Live the Christian life" on my own strength?

What was the result?



b) In what practical ways is Paul's declaration that "God works in me"

good new in my life?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Proverbs 10:22



22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich ,and He adds no sorrow with it.



22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich,

And he addeth no sorrow with it.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



When you are Saddened by Loss



1 Cor 15:35-38,51-57



35 But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up?

With what body do they come?"

36 You fool! What you sow is not made alive unless it dies.

37 When you sow, you do not sow the body that shall be, but a bare kernel,

perhaps of wheat or of some other grain.

38 Then God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body.



51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall

all be changed.

52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet,

for the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible,

and we shall be changed.

53 For tis corruptible will put on incorruption,

and this mortal will put on immortality.

54 When this corruptible will have put on incorruption,

and this mortal will have put on immortality,

then the saying that is written shall come to pass:

"Death is swallowed up in victory."

55 "O death, where is your sting?

O grave, where is your victory?"

56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through

our Lord Jesus Christ!



35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up?

and with what body do they come?

36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:

37 and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be,

but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

38 but God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him,

and to every seed his own body.



51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall

all be changed,

52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump:

for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible,

and we shall be changed.

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption,

and this mortal must put on immortality.

54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption,

and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought

to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through

our Lord Jesus Christ.



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?)



Where do Muslims live?



Canada is a land of immigrants. And Muslims are coming in increasing numbers

to our shores. Where do they live? How can we pray for these areas? Use this as

your more effectively for Muslims in Canada.



Data for those population figures is extrapolated for the 2011 National

Household Survey and population growth projections by Pew Forum. These have

also been adjusted by +40% as reliable sources state that on 60% of Muslims

self-identify on government surveys and forms. These estimates are still on

the conservative end of the spectrum. Percentages represent that of the total

Canadian population, not provincial



BC - 136493 - 7.5%

AB - 195240 - 11%

SK - 17279 - 1%

MB - 21349 - 1.2%

ON - 1001542 - 55%

QC - 418946 - 23%

NB - 4543 - 0.003%

NS - 14629 - 0.1%

PEI - 1127 - 0.0006%

NFLD - 2065 - 0.001%

Yukon - 69 - 0.00004%

NWT - 473 - 0.0003%

NU - 86 - 0.00005%



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



Day 26 of the Month



a) Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary

work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ (Matt 5:16



16 Let your light so shine before men that they may

see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.



16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your

good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.



)



b) Pray for the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut



I) Pray for the leaders of Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut,

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.



1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto 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 know Him as Redeemer.



Pray to the Lord: "Father, please help me to cling to the promise that

in Christ there's forgiveness and purity as I'm washed

white as snow in Your sight."



Pray to the Lord and pray to Live your life as Jesus would have you.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Blessings.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the promise of the Rapture.



Pray for Muslims in Canada to know Jesus as Saviour.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- 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 that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary

work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ



Pray that God will minister His provision and comfort to the children of two

local missionaries who were martyred in DR Congo.



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.

City of Death: A Masterpiece of Classic Doctor Who



City of Death is often hailed as one of the greatest Doctor Who stories ever made, and for good reason. It's a sparkling gem in the crown of the classic series, blending comedy, adventure, and intellectual intrigue into a perfect package.



A Masterclass in Scriptwriting: The story boasts razor-sharp dialogue, courtesy of Douglas Adams, and a plot that's both intricate and accessible. The pacing is impeccable, keeping viewers engaged throughout.

Iconic Performances: Tom Baker delivers one of his finest performances as the Doctor, and Lalla Ward's Romana is equally brilliant. The supporting cast, including John Cleese and Julian Glover, are superb.

Stunning Locations: Filmed on location in Paris, the story captures the city's beauty and atmosphere flawlessly. This adds a touch of glamour and sophistication to the adventure.

Time Travel Shenanigans: The story explores the concept of time travel in a clever and engaging way, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.



While some might argue that the story is too light-hearted for Doctor Who, it's precisely this playful tone that sets it apart. City of Death is a testament to the show's ability to be both intelligent and entertaining.



Rating: 10 out of 10



It's a story that stands the test of time and continues to delight audiences decades after its original broadcast. If you haven't seen it, it's an absolute must-watch for any Doctor Who fan.

Certainly! Here is a review of all parts of "Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen" based on the transcript from the website you provided. I'll evaluate each part in terms of narrative, character development, pacing, and overall impact to rate them out of 10.

Part One



Summary:

The Doctor and Peri arrive in 1985 London, where they encounter a gang led by the mercenary Lytton, who is working with the Cybermen. The Cybermen have a plan to prevent the destruction of their home planet Mondas by altering history. The Doctor and Peri are captured by Lytton and taken to the Cybermen's base, where they learn about the Cybermen's plan to use Halley's Comet to destroy Earth and prevent the future events that lead to Mondas's destruction.



Review:

Part One sets up a complex and intriguing narrative, linking the Cybermen's past and future. The reintroduction of Lytton adds a familiar face and an element of continuity. The Doctor's interactions with Peri continue to showcase their developing relationship, with moments of tension and humor. The pacing is brisk, with a mix of action and exposition. The cliffhanger, with the Doctor and Peri in the hands of the Cybermen, creates suspense and anticipation for the next episode.



Rating: 8/10

Part Two



Summary:

The Doctor and Peri are taken to the Cybermen's headquarters on Telos, where they discover that the Cybermen plan to use a captured time machine to change history and save Mondas. The Doctor allies with Lytton, who reveals his true motives and helps the Doctor and Peri escape. They work together to thwart the Cybermen's plan, ultimately leading to a showdown in the Cybermen's tombs. The Doctor manages to sabotage the Cybermen's plan, and Lytton sacrifices himself to save the Doctor and Peri. The story ends with the Cybermen's defeat and the Doctor reflecting on the cost of their victory.



Review:

Part Two delivers a satisfying and action-packed conclusion to the story. The Cybermen's plan is ambitious and creates a sense of high stakes. Lytton's character is given more depth, and his redemption arc adds emotional weight to the narrative. The pacing is strong, with a good balance of action and character moments. The final confrontation in the Cybermen's tombs is tense and dramatic. The Doctor's reflections at the end provide a thoughtful conclusion, highlighting the themes of sacrifice and the consequences of tampering with time.



Rating: 8.5/10

Overall Rating and Final Thoughts



"Attack of the Cybermen" is a well-crafted and engaging story that effectively combines action, character development, and a complex narrative involving time travel and the Cybermen's history. The return of Lytton and the exploration of the Cybermen's motivations add depth to the story. The pacing is consistently strong, and the balance of action and character-driven moments keeps the audience engaged. Here are the individual and overall ratings:



Part One: 8/10

Part Two: 8.5/10



Overall Rating: 8.25/10



"Attack of the Cybermen" stands out for its ambitious narrative, strong pacing, and effective use of its characters and villains. The story's themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the dangers of altering history are well-explored, making it a memorable and impactful entry in the "Doctor Who" series.

Day 207, 25 July 2024



1) Psalms 46,80, 135



Psalms 46

For the Music Director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.

A Song.

1 God is our refuge and strength,

a well-proven help in trouble.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed,

and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) though its waters roar and foam,

though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) There is a river whose streams make glad the city

of God, the holy dwelling place of the Most High.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) God is in the midst of her; she will not be moved;

God will help her in the early dawn.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The nations roared; the kingdoms were moved;

He uttered His voice; the earth melted.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord of Hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Come, see the works of the Lord,

who makes desolations in the earth.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;

He breaks the bow and cuts off the spear;

He burns the chariot in the fire.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Be still and know that I am God;

I will be exalted among the nations,

I will be exalted in the earth.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) The Lord of Hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah



Psalm 46

[1] God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

[2] Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though

the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

[3] Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains

shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.

[4] There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God,

the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

[5] God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her,

and that right early.

[6] The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the

earth melted.

[7] The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

[8] Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in

the earth.

[9] He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow,

and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

[10] Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen,

I will be exalted in the earth.

[11] The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.



Psalms 80

For the Music Director. To the melody of "Lilies of the Testimony."

A Psalm of Asaph.



1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,

You who lead Joseph like a flock;

You who are enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) In the sight of Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh,

stir up Your strength,

and come and rescue us.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Restore us again, O God,

and cause Your face to shine,

and we shall be delivered.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) O Lord God of Hosts,

how long will You be angry

against the prayers of Your people?

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You have fed them with the bread of tears

and have given them tears to drink in great measure.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) You make us contention for our neighbors,

and our enemies laugh among themselves.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Restore us again, O God of Hosts,

and cause Your face to shine,

and we shall be delivered.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) You have brought a vine out of Egypt;

You have cast out the nations and planted it.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) You cleared the ground for it;

it took deep root and filled the land.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The mountains were covered with its shadow

and the mighty cedars with its branches.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) It sent out its branches to the sea

and its shoots to the River.

12 Why have You then broken down its walls,

so that all those who pass by the way pluck its fruit?

13 The boar from the woods ravages it,

and the insects of the field devour it.

14 Return again, O God of Hosts;

look down from heaven, and behold,

have regard for this vine

15 and the root that Your right hand has planted,

and the shoots that You made strong for Yourself.

16 It is burned with fire; it is cut down;

may they perish at the rebuke from Your presence.

17 Let Your hand be upon the man of Your right hand,

the son of man whom You made strong for Yourself.

18 So we will not turn back from You;

give us life, and we will call upon Your name.

19 Restore us again, O Lord God of Hosts;

cause Your face to shine,

and we shall be delivered.



Psalm 80

[1] Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock;

thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.

[2] Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come

and save us.

[3] Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be

saved.

[4] O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of

thy people?

[5] Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to

drink in great measure.

[6] Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies laugh among

themselves.

[7] Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall

be saved.

[8] Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen,

and planted it.

[9] Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root,

and it filled the land.

[10] The hills were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs thereof

were like the goodly cedars.

[11] She sent out her boughs unto the sea, and her branches unto the river.

[12] Why hast thou then broken down her hedges, so that all they which pass

by the way do pluck her?

[13] The boar out of the wood doth waste it, and the wild beast of the field

doth devour it.

[14] Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: look down from heaven, and

behold, and visit this vine;

[15] And the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, and the branch that

thou madest strong for thyself.

[16] It is burned with fire, it is cut down: they perish at the rebuke of

thy countenance.

[17] Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man

whom thou madest strong for thyself.

[18] So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy

name.

[19] Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we

shall be saved.



Psalms 135

Ps 115:4-11

1 Praise the Lord!

Praise the name of the Lord praise Him, O servants of the Lord,

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) you who stand in the house of the Lord,

in the courts of the house of our God!

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good;

sing praises unto His name, for it is pleasant.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) For the Lord has chosen Jacob for Himself,

and Israel for His special possession.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For I know that the Lord is great,

and that our Lord is above all gods.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Whatever the Lord pleases,

He does in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the depths.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He causes the clouds to ascend from the ends

of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain;

He brings the wind out from His storehouses.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) He struck down the firstborn of Egypt,

both of man and animal.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt,

against Pharaoh and all his servants;

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) He struck down great nations and slew mighty kings-

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Sihon, king of the Amorites,

and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan-

12 and gave their land for an inheritance, a possession to Israel His people.

13 Your name, O Lord, endures forever;

and Your renown, O Lord, throughout all generations.

14 For the Lord will defend His people,

and He will have compassion on His servants.

15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.

16 They have mouths, but do not speak; they have eyes, but do not see;

17 they have ears, but do not hear;

neither is there any breath in their mouths.

18 Those who make them are like them; so is everyone who trusts in them.

19 Bless the Lord, O house of Israel; bless the Lord, O house of Aaron.

20 Bless the Lord, O house of Levi; you who fear the Lord, bless the Lord.

21 Blessed be the Lord from Zion, who dwells at Jerusalem.

Praise you the Lord!



Psalm 135

[1] Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye

servants of the LORD.

[2] Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of

our God,

[3] Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for

it is pleasant.

[4] For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar

treasure.

[5] For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.

[6] Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the

seas, and all deep places.

[7] He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh

lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.

[8] Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.

[9] Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon

Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.

[10] Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;

[11] Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms

of Canaan:

[12] And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his

people.

[13] Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD,

throughout all generations.

[14] For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself

concerning his servants.

[15] The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.

[16] They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;

[17] They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their

mouths.

[18] They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth

in them.

[19] Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron:

[20] Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD.

[21] Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye

the LORD.



2) Our Daily Bread for 25 July 2024 Really Live



Hebrews 13:5-8



5 (Jos 1:5; Dt 31:6) Let your lives be without love of money,

and be content with the things you have. For He has said:

"I will never leave you,

nor forsake you."(Dt 31:6, 8; Jos 1:5.)

6 (Ps 56:4) So we may boldly say:

"The Lord is my helper; I will not fear.

What can man do to me?"(Ps 118:6.)

7 (Heb 13:17; 6:12; 13:24) Remember those who rule over you, who have

proclaimed to you the word of God. Follow their faith, considering

the results it has produced in their lives.

8 (Heb 1:12; Mal 3:6) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today,

and forever.



[5] Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such

things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake

thee.

[6] So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear

what man shall do unto me.

[7] Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the

word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

[8] Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.



Thousands of people prayed for pastor Ed Dobson when he was diagnosed with ALS

in 2000. Many believed that when they prayed in faith for healing, God would

answer immediately. After twelve years of struggling with the disease that

caused Ed's muscles to atrophy little by little (and three years before he

died), someone asked him why he thought God hadn't healed him yet. "There's

no good answer, so I don't ask," he replied. His wife, Lorna, added, "If

you're always obsessed about having to have answers, you can't really live."



Can you hear the respect for God in Ed and Lorna's words? They knew that His

wisdom is above their own. Yet Ed admitted, "I find it nearly impossible not

to worry about tomorrow." He understood that the disease would cause

increasing disability, and he didn't know what new problem the next day might

bring.



To help himself focus on the present, Ed placed these verses in his car, on

the bathroom mirror, and next to his bed: "God has said, 'Never will I leave

you; never will I forsake you.' So we say with confidence,

'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid' " (Hebrews 13:5-6).

Whenever he started to worry, he would repeat the verses to help him refocus

his thoughts on the truth.



No one knows what the next day will bring. Maybe Ed's practice could help

us turn our worries into opportunities to trust.



By: Anne Cetas



Reflect & Pray



What Scriptures help you to focus on today and not worry about tomorrow?

Where might you place them to help your faith grow?



Help me to remember, Father, that You're God,

and I am not. Please teach me to trust You.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 5 Called by Name



Isaiah 43:1



1 But now, thus says the Lord who created you, O Jacob,

and He who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;

I have called you by your name; you are Mine.



1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob,

and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not:

for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.



Eric, age 4, somehow lost his mother in a large and busy department store.

Found sobbing under a coat rack, the boy tried to tell the security guard

where he was when he got separated from his mother. Finally the guard said,

"what's your name, Son? Who do you belong to?"

The child brightened a bit, gave the guard his name, and within minutes

the frantic mother was reunited with her lost son.

One of the first questions we are asked, both as children and adults, is

"What is your name?" - that is, "Who are you? Who do you belong to?"

Children bear the name of their parents, and most women,

except for professional reasons,

take the name of their husbands when they marry.

Our names are our primary method of identification;

they connect us with our heritage and those we love.

In Isaiah 43:1, God declares that we belong to him.

The Lord who created us and formed us says,

"I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine." God's

right of ownership in our lives extends beyond the bond of family and friends,

of parent, child, or spouse. We belong first to him;

we are called by him into oneness with him.

The Scripture is filled with images of the Lord's care for us;

when we are lost, he does

not wait for us to find him,

but takes the initiative, like a loving parent

to seek us out. That declaration of belonging can give us

a strong sense of security in our lives. God loves us;

he will never let us go.



Application



a) What experiences have I had of being lost of abandoned?



b) How can today's verse help me find security in belonging to God?



4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland



Deut 8:18



18 But you must remember the Lord your God,

for it is He who gives you the ability to get wealth,

so that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers,

as it is today.



18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth

thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant

which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Guiding Presence



Ps 119:105-112



Nun



105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

106 I have sworn, and I will perform it,

that I will keep Your righteous judgments.

107 I am greatly afflicted;

revive me, O Lord, according to Your word.

108 Accept the freewill offerings of my praise, O Lord,

and teach me Your judgments.

109 My soul is continually in my hand,

yet I do not forget Your law.

110 The wicked have laid a trap for me,

yet I do not depart from Your precepts.

111 Your testimonies are my inheritance forever,

for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

112 I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes always,

even unto the end.



Nun

105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,

And a light unto my path.

106 I have sworn, and I will perform it,

That I will keep thy righteous judgments.

107 I am afflicted very much:

Quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD,

And teach me thy judgments.

109 My soul is continually in my hand:

Yet do I not forget thy law.

110 The wicked have laid a snare for me:

Yet I erred not from thy precepts.

111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever:

For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes

Alway, even unto the end.



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?)



Where do Muslims live?



Canada is a land of immigrants. And Muslims are coming in increasing numbers

to our shores. Where do they live? How can we pray for these areas? Use this as

your more effectively for Muslims in Canada.



Data for those population figures is extrapolated for the 2011 National

Household Survey and population growth projections by Pew Forum. These have

also been adjusted by +40% as reliable sources state that on 60% of Muslims

self-identify on government surveys and forms. These estimates are still on

the conservative end of the spectrum. Percentages represent that of the total

Canadian population, not provincial



BC - 136493 - 7.5%

AB - 195240 - 11%

SK - 17279 - 1%

MB - 21349 - 1.2%

ON - 1001542 - 55%

QC - 418946 - 23%

NB - 4543 - 0.003%

NS - 14629 - 0.1%

PEI - 1127 - 0.0006%

NFLD - 2065 - 0.001%

Yukon - 69 - 0.00004%

NWT - 473 - 0.0003%

NU - 86 - 0.00005%



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



Day 25 of the Month



a) Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or

community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.



(Acts 2: 41,47b



41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized,

and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.



41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized:

and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

)



b) Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true

justice for all.



( Prov 11:1



1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is His delight.



1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.



)





Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray Him for being our refuge and strength

in a Time of Trouble.



Pray to the Lord: "Help me to remember, Father, that You're God,

and I am not. Please teach me to trust You."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know that we belong to Him.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Covenant.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Word as a guiding lamp.



Pray for Muslims in Canada to know Jesus as Saviour.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- 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 that there will be a growing number of people in your city or

community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.



Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true

justice for all.



Pray for Christians and other innocent civilians who are caught in the

crossfire of the ongoing civil war in Myanmar (Burma).



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.

Destiny of the Daleks: A Mixed Bag



Destiny of the Daleks is a story with a lot of potential, but unfortunately, it doesn't quite live up to its premise. While it boasts a reunion between the Doctor and Davros, and the introduction of the Movellans, it suffers from several issues.



Uneven Pacing:



The story jumps between different plot points without a clear focus, leading to a disjointed feel.

Underdeveloped Plot: The concept of a war between Daleks and Movellans is intriguing, but it's not fully explored.

Davros and the Daleks: The iconic duo of Davros and the Daleks are present, but their interactions lack the intensity and depth of previous encounters.

Romana's Regeneration: The introduction of Lalla Ward as the new Romana feels rushed and underplayed.



Despite these shortcomings, there are some positive elements:



Tom Baker's Doctor: The Fourth Doctor is in top form, delivering his trademark wit and charm.

Movellans: The Movellans are visually striking and provide a unique adversary.



Overall, Destiny of the Daleks is a missed opportunity. While it has some enjoyable moments, it fails to deliver a truly satisfying story.



Rating: 5.5 out of 10



Would you like to discuss any specific aspects of the story in more detail?

Certainly! Here is a review of all four parts of "Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma" based on the transcript from the website you provided. I'll evaluate each part in terms of narrative, character development, pacing, and overall impact to rate them out of 10.

Part One



Summary:

Following his regeneration, the newly transformed Sixth Doctor is erratic and unstable, much to the concern of his companion Peri. Meanwhile, identical twins Romulus and Remus Sylvest are kidnapped by the renegade Time Lord Mestor, who needs their mathematical genius for his sinister plan. The Doctor decides to take Peri to the asteroid Titan 3 to recuperate, but they soon get embroiled in the mystery of the twins’ disappearance.



Review:

Part One introduces the Sixth Doctor's turbulent post-regeneration state, showcasing his unpredictable and abrasive personality. This portrayal is jarring, contrasting sharply with previous incarnations, which may alienate some viewers. The subplot involving the kidnapped twins establishes the main conflict, but the setup feels somewhat disjointed. The pacing is uneven, with the Doctor’s erratic behavior dominating the episode. The cliffhanger, with the Doctor seemingly strangling Peri, is shocking but feels out of character.



Rating: 6/10

Part Two



Summary:

The Doctor begins to stabilize, but his erratic behavior continues to cause tension with Peri. They investigate the asteroid and discover signs of struggle and abduction. The twins, now on Mestor's spaceship, are forced to work on calculations for his plan to move planets. The Doctor and Peri encounter Professor Edgeworth (really Azmael, an old friend of the Doctor) who is working under Mestor’s control.



Review:

Part Two offers some improvement, with the Doctor starting to show signs of his true character beneath the instability. The introduction of Azmael adds depth to the narrative, providing a link to the Doctor’s past. The twins’ subplot becomes more engaging as the nature of Mestor’s plan is slowly revealed. However, the pacing remains inconsistent, and the Doctor’s erratic behavior continues to be off-putting. The interactions between the Doctor and Peri are strained, making it difficult to invest in their relationship.



Rating: 6.5/10

Part Three



Summary:

The Doctor and Peri are captured by Mestor’s forces and brought to his base. The Doctor learns more about Mestor’s plan, which involves using the twins’ calculations to alter the orbit of Jaconda’s sun, causing a catastrophic chain reaction. Azmael struggles with his loyalty to Mestor and his old friend, the Doctor. The Doctor formulates a plan to stop Mestor and rescue the twins.



Review:

Part Three develops the plot more significantly, with a clearer understanding of Mestor’s scheme. The conflict between Azmael’s loyalty to Mestor and his friendship with the Doctor adds emotional complexity. The pacing improves, and the Doctor begins to exhibit more of his intelligence and determination, although his abrasiveness remains a point of contention. The episode builds tension effectively, setting the stage for the final confrontation.



Rating: 7/10

Part Four



Summary:

The Doctor and Peri, with Azmael’s help, confront Mestor in a final showdown. They manage to disrupt Mestor’s plan and free the twins. Azmael sacrifices himself to destroy Mestor, revealing that his earlier actions were driven by coercion rather than true allegiance. The Doctor and Peri return to the TARDIS, where the Doctor reflects on his new incarnation and vows to improve.



Review:

Part Four provides a satisfying conclusion to the story. The final confrontation with Mestor is tense and dramatic, and Azmael’s sacrifice adds a poignant element. The Doctor’s reflection on his behavior and promise to be better offers some redemption for his earlier actions. The pacing is solid, and the resolution ties up the narrative threads effectively. However, the overall impact is somewhat diminished by the inconsistent characterization of the Doctor throughout the serial.



Rating: 7/10

Overall Rating and Final Thoughts



"The Twin Dilemma" is a controversial and challenging introduction to the Sixth Doctor, marked by his unstable post-regeneration behavior and abrasive personality. While the story itself has intriguing elements and some emotional depth, the uneven pacing and off-putting characterization of the Doctor detract from the overall experience. Here are the individual and overall ratings:



Part One: 6/10

Part Two: 6.5/10

Part Three: 7/10

Part Four: 7/10



Overall Rating: 6.625/10



"The Twin Dilemma" stands out for its ambitious attempt to explore the complexities of regeneration and the Doctor's character, but it falls short in execution. The narrative and supporting characters are engaging, but the Sixth Doctor's introduction is polarizing, making this serial a mixed entry in the "Doctor Who" series.

Day 206, 24 July 2023



1) Isaiah 44, 45, 46, 47, 48



Isaiah 44



God's Blessing on Jacob



1 (Isa 41:8; Jer 30:10) Yet now listen, O Jacob, My servant,

and Israel, whom I have chosen.

2 (Dt 32:15; Isa 41:10) Thus says the Lord

who made you, and formed you from the womb,

who will help you:

Do not fear, O Jacob, My servant, and you,

Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.

3 (Joel 2:28; Isa 59:21) For I will pour water on him who is thirsty,

and floods on the dry ground;

I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants,

and My blessing on your offspring;

4 (Ps 1:3) and they shall spring up as among the grass,

as willows by the water courses.

5 One will say, "I am the Lord's";

another will call himself by the name of Jacob;

and another will write on his hand, "Belonging to the Lord,"

and name himself by the name of Israel.



[1] Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen:

[2] Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which

will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I

have chosen.

[3] For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry

ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine

offspring:

[4] And they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water

courses.

[5] One shall say, I am the LORD's; and another shall call himself by the

name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and

surname himself by the name of Israel.



Idolatry Condemned



6 (Rev 1:8; Isa 41:4; 43:1) Thus says the Lord the King of Israel,

and his Redeemer the Lord of Hosts:

I am the first, and I am the last; besides Me there is no God.

7 (Isa 41:26; 41:22) Who is like Me? Let him proclaim

and declare it, and recount it in order for Me,

since I appointed the ancient people.

And let them declare to them the things that are coming, and shall come.

8 (Isa 43:10; Dt 4:35; 1Sa 2:2) Do not fear, nor be afraid;

have I not told you from of old, and declared it? You are My witnesses!

Is there a God besides Me? There is no Rock; I know not any.

9 (Isa 41:24; Ps 97:7) Those who make a graven image are, all of them, vain,

and their delectable things shall not profit;

and they are their own witnesses;

they do not see nor know, that they may be ashamed.

10 (Jer 10:5; Hab 2:18) Who has formed a god or molded a graven image

that is profitable for nothing?

11 (Isa 42:17; 45:16) All his companions shall be ashamed;

and the workmen, they are mere men.

Let them all be gathered together; let them stand up,

yet they shall fear; they shall be ashamed together.

12 (Isa 40:19; 41:6-7) The smith with the tongs both works in the coals

and fashions it with hammers, and works it with the strength of his arms.

He becomes hungry, and his strength fails; He drinks no water and is faint.

13 (Jdg 17:4-5; Ps 115:5-7) The carpenter stretches out his measuring line;

he marks it out with a line; he fits it with planes,

and he marks it out with the compass,

and makes it after the figure of a man,

according to the beauty of a man, that it may remain in the house.

14 (Isa 40:20) He hews down cedars for himself,

and takes the cypress and the oak,

which he raises for himself among the trees of the forest.

He plants a fir, and the rain makes it grow.

15 (2Ch 25:14 ) Then it shall be for a man to burn,

for he will take some of it and warm himself;

he kindles it and bakes bread;

he also makes a god and worships it;

he makes it a graven image and bows down to it.

16 He burns half of it in the fire;

over this half he eats meat;

he roasts it and is satisfied.

Also he warms himself and says,

"Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire."

17 (Isa 45:20) And the rest he makes into a god, even his carved image.

He falls down to it, and worships it,

and prays to it, and says,

"Deliver me, for you are my god."

18 (Ps 81:12; Isa 29:10 ) They have not known nor understood;

for He has shut their eyes so that they cannot see,

and their hearts so that they cannot understand.

19 (Dt 27:15; 1Ki 11:5) No one considers in his heart,

nor is there knowledge nor understanding to say,

" have burned part of it in the fire;

I also have baked bread on the coals;

I have roasted meat and eaten it;

and shall I make the rest into an abomination?

Shall I fall down to a block of wood?"

20 (Job 15:31; Ps 102:9 )He feeds on ashes;

a deceived heart has turned him aside

so that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say,

"Is there not a lie in my right hand?"



[6] Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of

hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.

[7] And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for

me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming,

and shall come, let them shew unto them.

[8] Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and

have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea,

there is no God; I know not any.

[9] They that make a graven image are all of them vanity; and their

delectable things shall not profit; and they are their own witnesses; they

see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed.

[10] Who hath formed a god, or molten a graven image that is profitable for

nothing?

[11] Behold, all his fellows shall be ashamed: and the workmen, they are of

men: let them all be gathered together, let them stand up; yet they shall

fear, and they shall be ashamed together.

[12] The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it

with hammers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea, he is

hungry, and his strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint.

[13] The carpenter stretcheth out his rule; he marketh it out with a line;

he fitteth it with planes, and he marketh it out with the compass, and

maketh it after the figure of a man, according to the beauty of a man; that

it may remain in the house.

[14] He heweth him down cedars, and taketh the cypress and the oak, which he

strengtheneth for himself among the trees of the forest: he planteth an ash,

and the rain doth nourish it.

[15] Then shall it be for a man to burn: for he will take thereof, and warm

himself; yea, he kindleth it, and baketh bread; yea, he maketh a god, and

worshippeth it; he maketh it a graven image, and falleth down thereto.

[16] He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh;

he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith,

Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire:

[17] And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he

falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith,

Deliver me; for thou art my god.

[18] They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that

they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

[19] And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor

understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have

baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and

shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the

stock of a tree?

[20] He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he

cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?



Israel Not Forgotten



21 (Isa 44:1-2) Remember these things, O Jacob,

and Israel, for you are My servant;

I have formed you; you are My servant;

O Israel, you shall not be forgotten by Me.

22 (Isa 43:25; 1Co 6:20) I have blotted out, as a thick cloud,

your transgressions, and your sins, as a cloud.

Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.

23 (Ps 69:34; Isa 49:3 ) Sing, O heavens, for the Lord has done it.

Shout joyfully, you lower parts of the earth;

break forth into singing, you mountains,

O forest, and every tree in it.

For the Lord has redeemed Jacob,

and glorified Himself in Israel.

Jerusalem to Be Inhabited

24 (Isa 42:5; 43:14; 44:2) Thus says the Lord,

your Redeemer, and He who formed you from the womb:

I am the Lord

who makes all things,

who stretches out the heavens alone,

who spreads abroad the earth by Myself,

25 (2Sa 15:31; Ps 33:10) who frustrates the omens of the boasters

and makes fools out of diviners,

who turns wise men backward

and makes their knowledge foolish,

26 (Zec 1:6) who confirms the word of His servant

and performs the counsel of His messengers,

who says to Jerusalem, "You shall be inhabited,"

and to the cities of Judah, "You shall be built."

And I will raise up her ruins again;

27 (Isa 42:15; Jer 50:38) it is I who says to the deep, "Be dried up!"

And I will dry up your rivers;

28 (2Ch 36:22-1:3; Isa 45:1) it is I who says of Cyrus, "He is My shepherd,

and shall perform all My desire";

and he declares to Jerusalem, "You shall be built,"

and to the temple, "Your foundation shall be laid."



[21] Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have

formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me.

[22] I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a

cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.

[23] Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of

the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree

therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.

[24] Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the

womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the

heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;

[25] That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that

turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;

[26] That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of

his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the

cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places

thereof:

[27] That saith to the deep, Be dry, and I will dry up thy rivers:

[28] That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my

pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple,

Thy foundation shall be laid.



Isaiah 45



Cyrus, God's Anointed



1 (Isa 41:13; Ps 73:23) Thus says the Lord to Cyrus, His anointed,

whose right hand I have held-to subdue nations before him

and to loosen the loins of kings, to open doors before him

so that the gates will not be shut:

2 (Ps 107:16; Isa 40:4) I will go before you

and make the crooked places straight;

I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and shatter the bars of iron.

3 (Isa 43:1; Jer 50:37) And I will give you the treasures of darkness

and hidden riches of secret places so that you may know that I, the Lord,

who calls you by your name, am the God of Israel.

4 (Isa 41:8-9; Ac 17:23) For Jacob My servant's sake and Israel My chosen one,

I have even called you by your name; I have named you,

though you have not known Me.

5 (Isa 44:8; Ps 18:39; Job 12:21) I am the Lord and there is no other;

there is no God besides Me. I strengthen you, though you have not known Me,

6 (Mal 1:11; Isa 37:20) so that they may know from the rising of the sun

and from the west that there is no one besides Me.

I am the Lord, and there is no other;

7 (Am 3:6 ) I form the light and create darkness;

I make peace and create calamity; I, the Lord, do all these things.

8 (Hos 10:12; Ps 72:6 ) Drip down, O heavens, from above,

and let the clouds pour down righteousness; let the earth open up,

and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together.

I, the Lord, have created it.

9 (Isa 29:16; 64:8) Woe to him who strives with his Maker,

the potsherd with the potsherds of the earth!

Shall the clay say to the potter,

"What are you making?"

Or the thing you are making say,

"He has no hands"?

10 Woe to him who says to his father,

"What are you begetting?"

Or to the woman,

"To what are you giving birth?"

11 (Isa 29:23; 43:7) Thus says the Lord,

the Holy One of Israel and his Maker:

Ask Me of things to come

concerning My sons,

and you shall commit to Me the work of My hands.

12 (Isa 42:5; Ge 2:1; Ne 9:6) I have made the earth

and created man on it.

I, even My hands, have stretched out the heavens,

and I have ordained all their host.

13 (Isa 41:2; 2Ch 36:22-23) I have raised him up in righteousness,

and I will direct all his ways;

he shall build My city,

and he shall let My captives go,

neither for price nor reward,

says the Lord of Hosts.



[1] Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have

holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings,

to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;

[2] I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will

break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron:

[3] And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of

secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by

thy name, am the God of Israel.

[4] For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called

thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.

[5] I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I

girded thee, though thou hast not known me:

[6] That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that

there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else.

[7] I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I

the LORD do all these things.

[8] Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down

righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and

let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.

[9] Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with

the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it,

What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?

[10] Woe unto him that saith unto his father, What begettest thou? or to the

woman, What hast thou brought forth?

[11] Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of

things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands

command ye me.

[12] I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have

stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.

[13] I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways:

he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor

reward, saith the LORD of hosts.



The Only Saviour



14 (Isa 49:23; Jer 16:19; Zec 8:20-23) Thus says the Lord:

The products of Egypt and merchandise of Ethiopia

and of the Sabeans-men of stature-

shall come over to you,

and they shall be yours;

they shall come after you;

in chains they shall come over,

and they shall fall down before you.

They shall make supplication to you, saying,

"Surely God is with you, and there is no other;

there is no other God."

15 (Ps 44:24; Isa 57:17) Truly You are a God who hides Yourself,

O God of Israel, the Savior.

16 (Isa 42:17; 44:9) They shall be ashamed and also humiliated, all of them;

the craftsmen of idols shall go away in confusion together,

17 (Isa 26:4; 54:4) but Israel shall be saved by the Lord

with an everlasting salvation;

you shall not be ashamed nor humiliated

to all eternity.

18 (Isa 42:5; Ge 1:2) For thus says the Lord,

who created the heavens,

who is God,

who formed the earth and made it,

who has established it,

who did not create it in vain,

who formed it to be inhabited:

I am the Lord,

and there is no other.

19 (Isa 48:16; 2Ch 15:2) I have not spoken in secret

in a dark place of the earth;

I did not say to the descendants of Jacob,

"Seek Me in a waste place";

I, the Lord, speak righteousness;

I declare things that are right.

20 (Isa 43:9; 46:1) Assemble yourselves and come;

draw near together, you fugitives of the nations.

They have no knowledge who set up the wood of their carved image,

and pray to a god that cannot save.

21 (Isa 43:9; 43:11) Declare and set forth your case;

let them take counsel together.

Who has declared this from ancient times?

Who has told it from that time?

Have not I, the Lord?

And there is no God besides Me,

a righteous God and Savior;

there is no other besides Me.

22 (Nu 21:8-9; 2Ch 20:12) Turn to Me and be saved,

all the ends of the earth.

For I am God, and there is no other.

23 (Php 2:10; Ps 63:11) I have sworn by Myself,

the word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness

and shall not return,

that to Me every knee shall bow,

every tongue shall take an oath.

24 (Isa 41:11) Surely, one shall say, "Only in the Lord

are righteousness and strength."

Men shall come to him,

and all who are incensed at Him shall be ashamed.

25 (Isa 41:16) In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel

be justified and shall glory.



[14] Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia

and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they

shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over,

and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee,

saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.

[15] Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.

[16] They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they shall go

to confusion together that are makers of idols.

[17] But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation:

ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

[18] For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that

formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in

vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.

[19] I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not

unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness,

I declare things that are right.

[20] Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped

of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven

image, and pray unto a god that cannot save.

[21] Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who

hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have

not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a

Saviour; there is none beside me.

[22] Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God,

and there is none else.

[23] I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in

righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow,

every tongue shall swear.

[24] Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength:

even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be

ashamed.

[25] In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.



Isaiah 46

The Idols of Babylon

1 (Isa 21:9; Jer 50:2) Bel bows down, Nebo stoops,

their idols are appointed to the beasts and the cattle.

The things that you carry are burdensome;

they are a burden to the weary beast.

2 (Jdg 18:17-18; 2Sa 5:21) They stoop, they bow down together;

they could not deliver the burden,

but themselves have gone into captivity.

3 (Dt 1:31; Ps 71:6) Listen to Me, O house of Jacob,

and all the remnant of the house of Israel,

who are borne by Me from birth

and are carried from the womb:

4 (Ps 71:18; Isa 43:13) And even to your old age I am He,

and even to your graying years I will carry you;

I have done it, and I will bear you;

even I will carry, and will deliver you.

5 (Isa 40:18; 40:25 ) To whom will you liken Me, and make Me equal,

and compare Me that we may be alike?

6 They lavish gold out of the bag,

and weigh silver on the scales;

they hire a goldsmith, and he makes it a god;

they fall down and worship it.

7 (Isa 45:20; Jer 10:5) They lift it on the shoulder, they carry it,

and they set it in its place, and it stands;

from its place it does not move.

If one shall cry to it, it cannot answer

nor save him out of his trouble.

8 Remember this, and show yourselves men;

bring it to mind again, O transgressors.

9 (Dt 32:7; Isa 42:9) Remember the former things of old,

for I am God, and there is no other;

I am God, and there is no one like Me,

10 (Pr 19:21; Ps 33:11) declaring the end from the beginning,

and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying,

"My counsel shall stand,

and I will do all My good pleasure,"

11 (Nu 23:19; Isa 41:2) calling a ravenous bird from the east,

the man who executes My counsel from a far country.

Indeed, I have spoken it; I will also bring it to pass.

I have purposed it; I will also do it.

12 (Ps 119:150; Isa 46:3) Listen to Me, you stubborn-hearted,

who are far from righteousness;

13 (Isa 61:3; 44:23) I bring My righteousness near;

it shall not be far off,

and My salvation shall not tarry.

And I will grant salvation in Zion,

and My glory for Israel.



Isaiah 46

[1] Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and

upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the

weary beast.

[2] They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden,

but themselves are gone into captivity.

[3] Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of

Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the

womb:

[4] And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry

you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.

[5] To whom will ye liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may

be like?

[6] They lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and

hire a goldsmith; and he maketh it a god: they fall down, yea, they

worship.

[7] They bear him upon the shoulder, they carry him, and set him in his

place, and he standeth; from his place shall he not remove: yea, one shall

cry unto him, yet can he not answer, nor save him out of his trouble.

[8] Remember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye

transgressors.

[9] Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else;

I am God, and there is none like me,

[10] Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things

that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my

pleasure:

[11] Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my

counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to

pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.

[12] Hearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from righteousness:

[13] I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my

salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my

glory.



Isaiah 47

The Fall of Babylon



1 (Ps 137:8; Isa 3:26) Come down, and sit in the dust,

O virgin daughter of Babylon;

sit on the ground; there is no throne,

O daughter of the Chaldeans.

For you shall no more be called

tender and delicate.

2 (Mt 24:41; Ex 11:5) Take the millstones and grind meal.

Uncover your veil,

strip off the skirt, uncover the leg,

pass over the rivers.

3 (Na 3:5) Your nakedness shall be uncovered,

and your shame shall be seen;

I will take vengeance,

and I will not meet you as a man.

4 (Isa 41:14; 43:14) As for our Redeemer, the Lord of Hosts is His name,

the Holy One of Israel.

5 (Isa 47:7) Sit silently, and go into darkness,

O daughter of the Chaldeans;

for you shall no more be called

the queen of kingdoms.

6 (Dt 28:50; 2Ch 28:9) I was angry with My people;

I have polluted My inheritance

and given them into your hand.

You did not show them mercy;

on the aged

you have laid your yoke very heavily.

7 (Dt 32:29; Isa 47:5) You said, "I shall be a queen forever,"

but you did not take these things to heart,

nor remember the outcome of them.

8 (Zep 2:15; Isa 32:9; 45:6) Therefore, now hear this,

you who are given to pleasures,

who dwell carelessly,

who say in your heart,

"I am, and there is no one besides me;

I shall not sit as a widow,

nor shall I know the loss of children";

9 (Na 3:4; Ps 73:19) but these two things shall come to you

in a moment, in one day,

the loss of children and widowhood.

They shall come upon you in their fullness

because of the multitude of your sorceries

and for the great abundance of your enchantments.

10 (Ps 52:7; Isa 5:21) For you have trusted in your wickedness;

you have said, "No one sees me";

your wisdom and your knowledge have perverted you;

and you have said in your heart,

"I am, and there is no one besides me."

11 (1Th 5:3) Therefore, evil shall come upon you,

which you shall not know from where it rises.

And disaster shall fall upon you,

for which you shall not be able to atone.

And desolation shall come upon you suddenly,

which you shall not know.

12 Stand fast now with your enchantments,

and with the multitude of your sorceries

in which you have labored from your youth.

Perhaps you shall be able to profit,

perhaps you may cause trembling.

13 (Isa 44:25; 57:10) You are wearied in the multitude of your counsels;

let now the astrologers, the stargazers,

the monthly prognosticators stand up

and save you from these things that shall come upon you.

14 (Na 1:10; Mal 4:1) Surely they shall be as stubble,

the fire shall burn them;

they shall not deliver themselves

from the power of the flame;

it shall not be coal to be warmed by

nor a fire to sit before.

15 Thus those shall be to you

with whom you have labored,

even your merchants, from your youth;

they shall wander, everyone to his quarter.

No one shall save you.



[1] Come down, and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon, sit on the

ground: there is no throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no

more be called tender and delicate.

[2] Take the millstones, and grind meal: uncover thy locks, make bare the

leg, uncover the thigh, pass over the rivers.

[3] Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will

take vengeance, and I will not meet thee as a man.

[4] As for our redeemer, the LORD of hosts is his name,

the Holy One of Israel.

[5] Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the

Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called, The lady of kingdoms.

[6] I was wroth with my people, I have polluted mine inheritance, and given

them into thine hand: thou didst shew them no mercy; upon the ancient hast

thou very heavily laid thy yoke.

[7] And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever: so that thou didst not lay

these things to thy heart, neither didst remember the latter end of it.

[8] Therefore hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, that dwellest

carelessly, that sayest in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me; I

shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children:

[9] But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss

of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection

for the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thine

enchantments.

[10] For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me.

Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in

thine heart, I am, and none else beside me.

[11] Therefore shall evil come upon thee; thou shalt not know from whence it

riseth: and mischief shall fall upon thee; thou shalt not be able to put it

off: and desolation shall come upon thee suddenly, which thou shalt not

know.

[12] Stand now with thine enchantments, and with the multitude of thy

sorceries, wherein thou hast laboured from thy youth; if so be thou shalt be

able to profit, if so be thou mayest prevail.

[13] Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the

astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save

thee from these things that shall come upon thee.

[14] Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall

not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a

coal to warm at, nor fire to sit before it.

[15] Thus shall they be unto thee with whom thou hast laboured, even thy

merchants, from thy youth: they shall wander every one to his quarter; none

shall save thee.



Isaiah 48



Israel Refined for God's Glory



1 (Ps 68:26; Jer 4:2) Hear this, O house of Jacob,

who are called by the name of Israel,

and have come forth from the waters of Judah;

who swear by the name of the Lord,

and invoke the God of Israel,

but not in truth or in righteousness;

2 (Mic 3:11; Isa 10:20) for they call themselves after the holy city,

and lean on the God of Israel;

the Lord of Hosts is His name:

3 (Isa 41:22; 42:9) I have declared the former things from the beginning;

and they went forth from My mouth, and I announced them.

Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass.

4 (Ex 32:9; Dt 31:27) Because I knew that you are obstinate,

and your neck is an iron sinew,

and your brow bronze;

5 (Isa 48:3; Jer 44:15-18) I have even from the beginning declared it to you;

before it came to pass I announced it to you,

lest you should say,

"My idol has done them,

and my carved image and my molded image has commanded them."

6 (Isa 42:9) You have heard; see all this.

And will you not declare it?

I have shown you new things from this time,

even hidden things, and you did not know them.

7 They are created now and not from the beginning;

even before the day when you did not hear them,

lest you should say,

"Yes, I knew them."

8 (Ps 58:3) You have not heard, you have not known,

indeed, from long ago your ear has not been open.

For I knew that you would deal very treacherously,

and that from birth you have been called a rebel.

9 (Ps 78:38; Ne 9:30-31) For My name's sake I will defer My anger,

and for My praise I will restrain it for you

so that you are not cut off.

10 (Dt 4:20; Jer 9:7) See, I have refined you, but not with silver;

I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction.

11 (Isa 42:8; Eze 20:9) For My own sake, even for My own sake, I will do it;

for how can My name be polluted?

And I will not give My glory to another.



[1] Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel,

and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of

the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in

righteousness.

[2] For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the

God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name.

[3] I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went

forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came

to pass.

[4] Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew,

and thy brow brass;

[5] I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to

pass I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them,

and my graven image, and my molten image, hath commanded them.

[6] Thou hast heard, see all this; and will not ye declare it? I have shewed

thee new things from this time, even hidden things, and thou didst not know

them.

[7] They are created now, and not from the beginning; even before the day

when thou heardest them not; lest thou shouldest say, Behold, I knew them.

[8] Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that

thine ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deal very

treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb.

[9] For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I

refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.

[10] Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in

the furnace of affliction.

[11] For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should

my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another.



The Lord's Call to Israel



12 (Isa 41:4; Rev 22:13) Listen to Me, O Jacob

and Israel, whom I called: I am He;

I am the First, and I am the Last.

13 (Isa 40:26; Ex 20:11) My hand also has laid the foundation of the earth,

and My right hand has spanned the heavens; when I call to them,

they stand up together.

14 (Isa 43:9; 13:4-5) Assemble, all of you, and listen.

Who among them has declared these things? The Lord has loved him;

he will do His pleasure on Babylon,

and His arm shall be against the Chaldeans.

15 I, even I, have spoken, and I have called him;

I have brought him, and his way will prosper.

16 (Isa 45:19) Come near to Me, hear this:

I have not spoken in secret from the beginning;

from the time that it was, there I am.

And now the Lord God has sent me and His Spirit.

17 (Ps 32:8; Isa 43:14) Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of

Israel: I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit,

who leads you in the way you should go.

18 (Dt 32:29; Isa 66:12) Oh, that you had listened to My commandments!

Then your peace would have been as a river

and your righteousness as the waves of the sea.

19 (Ge 22:17; Isa 10:22) Your descendants also would have been as the sand

and your offspring like grains of sand;

their name would not have been cut off

nor destroyed from before Me.

20 (Isa 52:9; Jer 50:8; 51:6) Go forth from Babylon! Flee from the Chaldeans!

With a voice of singing declare, proclaim this,

utter it even to the ends of the earth;

say, "The Lord has redeemed His servant Jacob."

21 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) They did not thirst when He led them

through the deserts;

He caused the waters to flow out of the rock for them;

He also split the rock,

and the waters gushed out.

22 (Isa 57:21) "There is no peace," says the Lord, "for the wicked."



[12] Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the

first, I also am the last.

[13] Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand

hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.

[14] All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; which among them hath declared

these things? The LORD hath loved him: he will do his pleasure on Babylon,

and his arm shall be on the Chaldeans.

[15] I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought him,

and he shall make his way prosperous.

[16] Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from

the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD,

and his Spirit, hath sent me.

[17] Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the

LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way

that thou shouldest go.

[18] O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace

been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:

[19] Thy seed also had been as the sand, and the offspring of thy bowels

like the gravel thereof; his name should not have been cut off nor destroyed

from before me.

[20] Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of

singing declare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth; say

ye, The LORD hath redeemed his servant Jacob.

[21] And they thirsted not when he led them through the deserts: he caused

the waters to flow out of the rock for them: he clave the rock also, and the

waters gushed out.

[22] There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.



2) Our Daily Bread for 24 July 2024 titled Our True Refuge Is God



Psalm 91:1-2,14-16



God's Protection in Times of Trouble



PSALMS 91



1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God in whom I trust."

14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;

I will set him on high, because he has known My name.

15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble,

and I will deliver him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him

and show him My salvation.



Psalm 91



1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:

My God; in him will I trust.



14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him:

I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:

I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

16 With long life will I satisfy him,

and show him My salvation.



After his wife died, Fred felt he could endure the pain as long as he had his

Monday breakfasts with his buddies. His fellow retirees lifted his spirits.

Whenever sadness came, Fred would think about the next time he'd enjoy their

company again. Their corner table was his safe place from grief.



Over time, however, the gatherings ended. Some friends became ill; others

passed away. The emptiness led Fred to seek solace in the God he'd met in his

youth. "I have breakfast by myself now," he says, "but I remember to hold on

to the truth that Jesus is with me. And when I leave the diner, I don't leave

to face the rest of my days alone."



Like the psalmist, Fred discovered the safety and comfort of God's presence:

"He is my refuge . . . in whom I trust" (Psalm 91:2). Fred came to know safety

not as a physical place to hide, but as the steadfast presence of God that we

can trust and rest in (v. 1). Both Fred and the psalmist found that they

didn't have to face difficult days alone. We too can be assured of God's

protection and help. When we turn to Him in trust, He promises to respond

and be with us (vv. 14-16).



Do we have a safe place, a "corner table" we go to when life is hard?

It won't last but God will. He waits for us to go to Him, our true refuge.



By: Karen Huang



Reflect & Pray



When life is hard, what's your safe place?

How can you turn to and trust God as your refuge?



Dear God, You're my safe place. Yours is the presence

that will never leave me to fend for myself.

Your help and protection surround me always.





For further study, read Jesus Is in the Room.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 4 Under the Mercy



Ps 13:5-6



5 I for my part confide in Your kindness;may my heart exult in Your salvation!

6 I will sing to the Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me.



5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.



In Sheldon Vanauken's book "A Severe Mercy", Vanauken faced the "severe mercy"

of the untimely death of his wife. His friend C. S. Lewis , who had endured a

similar grief , comforted him through letters,

encouraging him with the exhotation, "Go under the Mercy".

While God's grace deals with sin and forgiveness,

God's mercy deals with the pain pf human existence. We all experience pain

- sometimes as a natural result of wrongs we have done, sometimes unfairly

as a consequence of living in a fallen world.

But for all who hurt, God provides

mercy - respite from pain, and the assurance of a Lord who cares.

David , in Psalm 13 says " I trust in your mercy, your unfailing love."

God's love never fail us, no matter how much we may have failed him.

David knew the consequences of sin; he knew what it meant to fail God,

to rebel against God's faithfulness. Yet David trusted in God's Goodness

rather than depending upon his own; he focused his attention upon the

mercy of the Lord.

We need, like David, to "Go under the mercy", even when it is a

"severe mercy."

Even when circumstances seem bad; even when things seem out of control; even

when we think God has forsaken us, yet his mercy is at work to bring us

fulfillment and cause us to turn to him

with a song of praise on our lips.



Application



a) How have I experienced the mercy of God?



b) How can these verses help me focus on God's

merciful intervention in my life even when circumstances seem

out of control?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



2 Cor 8:9



9 (Mt 20:28; 2Co 6:10; 13:14) For you know the grace of

our Lord Jesus Christ,

that though He was rich,

yet for your sakes He became poor,

that through His poverty you might be rich.



9 For ye know the grace of

our Lord Jesus Christ,

that, though he was rich,

yet for your sakes he became poor,

that ye through his poverty might be rich.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Freeing Forgiveness



Eph 1:3-8a



Spiritual Blessings in Christ



3 (2Co 1:3; Eph 6:12; 2:6) Blessed be the God and Father of

our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual

blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

4 (Eph 5:27; Col 1:22) just as He chose us in Him

before the foundation of the world, to be holy

and blameless before Him in love;

5 (Ro 8:29-30; Eph 1:11) He predestined us to adoption as sons

to Himself through Jesus Christ according to the good pleasure

of His will,

6 (Mt 3:17; Eph 1:12) to the praise of the glory of His grace

which He graciously bestowed on us in the Beloved.

7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood

and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace,

8 which He lavished



3 Blessed be the God and Father of

our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual

blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

4 according as he hath chosen us in him

before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy

and without blame before him in love:

5 having predestinated us unto the adoption of children

by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure

of his will,

6 to the praise of the glory of his grace,

wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

7 In whom we have redemption through his blood,

the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

8 wherein he hath abounded



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?)



Where do Muslims live?



Canada is a land of immigrants. And Muslims are coming in increasing numbers

to our shores. Where do they live? How can we pray for these areas? Use this as

your more effectively for Muslims in Canada.



Data for those population figures is extrapolated for the 2011 National

Household Survey and population growth projections by Pew Forum. These have

also been adjusted by +40% as reliable sources state that on 60% of Muslims

self-identify on government surveys and forms. These estimates are still on

the conservative end of the spectrum. Percentages represent that of the total

Canadian population, not provincial



BC - 136493 - 7.5%

AB - 195240 - 11%

SK - 17279 - 1%

MB - 21349 - 1.2%

ON - 1001542 - 55%

QC - 418946 - 23%

NB - 4543 - 0.003%

NS - 14629 - 0.1%

PEI - 1127 - 0.0006%

NFLD - 2065 - 0.001%

Yukon - 69 - 0.00004%

NWT - 473 - 0.0003%

NU - 86 - 0.00005%



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



Day 24 of the Month



a) Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel

at every level of Canadian Society. (



Col 4:3



3 while praying also for us, that God would open to

us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ,

for which I am also in chains,



3 withal praying also for us, that God would open unto

us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ,

for which I am also in bonds:



)



b) Pray for the Province of Saskatchewan



I) Pray for the leaders of Saskatchewan,

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 remember The Lord blessings and authorities.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, You're my safe place. Yours is the presence

that will never leave me to fend for myself.

Your help and protection surround me always."



Pray to the Lord and pray to under the severity of Mercy.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know we are rich in the Lord's poverty.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Blessings.



Pray for Muslims in Canada to know Jesus as Saviour.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- 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 that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel

at every level of Canadian Society.



Pray for the continued success of Bible distribution efforts in Egypt.



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.

The Armageddon Factor: A Disappointing Finale



The Armageddon Factor, the grand finale of the Key to Time saga, is unfortunately a rather underwhelming conclusion. While it boasts a large-scale plot involving war, planets, and cosmic forces, it falls short in execution.



Here's a breakdown of its issues:



Overstuffed Plot: The story tries to juggle too many elements, resulting in a convoluted and often confusing narrative.

Lackluster Villain: The Shadow, the main antagonist, is a rather one-dimensional and underwhelming villain, lacking the charisma of previous foes.

Disappointing Climax: The resolution of the Key to Time arc feels rushed and anticlimactic,



leaving the audience feeling unsatisfied.

Uneven Tone: The story struggles to find a consistent tone, veering between serious drama and moments of unintentional comedy.



Despite these flaws, there are some positive aspects to note:



Ambitious Scope: The story attempts to be epic in scale, and there are moments of grandeur and spectacle.

Character Moments: The dynamic between the Doctor and Romana continues to be enjoyable, providing some bright spots amidst the overall disappointment.



Overall, The Armageddon Factor is a missed opportunity to deliver a satisfying conclusion to the Key to Time saga. It's a story with potential that ultimately fails to live up to its ambitions.



Rating: 5 out of 10



Would you like to know more about specific aspects of the story or compare it to other Key to Time serials?

Certainly! Here is a review of all four parts of "Doctor Who: The Caves of Androzani" based on the transcript from the website you provided. I'll evaluate each part in terms of narrative, character development, pacing, and overall impact to rate them out of 10.

Part One



Summary:

The Doctor and his new companion, Peri, arrive on the planet Androzani Minor. They explore a network of caves and discover a mining operation for a valuable substance called spectrox. They are captured by General Chellak's troops, who mistake them for gunrunners working for the outlaw Sharaz Jek. The episode ends with the Doctor and Peri facing execution by firing squad.



Review:

Part One sets up an intriguing and complex narrative with multiple factions and a valuable resource at its center. The introduction of the spectrox mining operation and the various political tensions on Androzani Minor create a rich backdrop for the story. The Doctor and Peri's capture and subsequent peril raise the stakes effectively. The pacing is tight, with a good balance of exposition and action. The cliffhanger, with the Doctor and Peri about to be executed, is a classic and thrilling way to end the first episode.



Rating: 8.5/10

Part Two



Summary:

The Doctor and Peri are saved at the last moment by Sharaz Jek, a masked and disfigured renegade who has a personal vendetta against Morgus, the businessman controlling the spectrox mining. Jek takes them to his lair, where the Doctor learns that both he and Peri have contracted spectrox toxaemia, a fatal condition caused by exposure to unrefined spectrox. The Doctor is determined to find a cure, while Jek becomes obsessed with Peri. The episode ends with the Doctor escaping from Jek's lair to find the antidote.



Review:

Part Two deepens the story, introducing Sharaz Jek as a compelling and tragic antagonist. His obsession with Peri and hatred for Morgus add layers to the conflict. The spectrox toxaemia plotline introduces a personal and urgent stakes for the Doctor and Peri. The pacing remains strong, with the narrative moving quickly from one danger to the next. The Doctor's determination to find a cure highlights his resourcefulness and dedication. The cliffhanger, with the Doctor escaping to find the antidote, keeps the tension high.



Rating: 9/10

Part Three



Summary:

The Doctor's quest for the antidote leads him into more danger as he navigates the treacherous caves of Androzani Minor. Meanwhile, political intrigue unfolds on Androzani Major, with Morgus plotting against his rivals. The Doctor encounters Stotz, a mercenary working for Morgus, and is taken back to General Chellak's base. Peri remains a captive of Sharaz Jek, who continues to show a mix of protectiveness and menace towards her. The episode ends with the Doctor attempting a daring escape from Stotz's spaceship.



Review:

Part Three ramps up the action and tension, with the Doctor's desperate search for the antidote driving the narrative. The political machinations on Androzani Major add depth to the story, showcasing the widespread corruption and power struggles. The interactions between the Doctor and Stotz highlight the Doctor's resilience and cleverness. Peri's situation with Jek remains tense and unpredictable. The pacing is relentless, keeping the audience on edge. The cliffhanger, with the Doctor in the midst of another perilous escape, maintains the high stakes.



Rating: 9.5/10

Part Four



Summary:

In the climactic finale, the Doctor secures the antidote but faces numerous obstacles trying to return to Peri. Morgus's schemes unravel, leading to his downfall. Sharaz Jek's lair becomes the scene of a violent confrontation, culminating in his tragic death. The Doctor, gravely weakened by the spectrox toxaemia, manages to save Peri and administer the antidote to her just in time. However, the strain proves too much, and the Doctor collapses, leading to his regeneration. The episode ends with the Doctor regenerating into his new form.



Review:

Part Four delivers an intense and emotionally charged conclusion. The Doctor's unwavering determination to save Peri, even at the cost of his own life, is a powerful demonstration of his heroism. The downfall of Morgus and the tragic end of Sharaz Jek provide satisfying resolutions to their storylines. The pacing is breakneck, with the episode hurtling towards its inevitable yet poignant climax. The regeneration scene is handled with a mix of drama and poignancy, marking the end of an era for the Fifth Doctor. The episode effectively balances action, emotion, and narrative resolution.



Rating: 10/10

Overall Rating and Final Thoughts



"The Caves of Androzani" is widely regarded as one of the best "Doctor Who" stories, and for good reason. It combines a tightly woven narrative with rich character development, high stakes, and emotional depth. The story's exploration of themes such as greed, obsession, and sacrifice adds layers to the narrative. The performances, particularly Peter Davison's as the Doctor, are outstanding. Here are the individual and overall ratings:



Part One: 8.5/10

Part Two: 9/10

Part Three: 9.5/10

Part Four: 10/10



Overall Rating: 9.25/10



"The Caves of Androzani" stands out for its intense narrative, compelling characters, and impactful conclusion. It is a fitting and memorable end to the Fifth Doctor's tenure, leaving a lasting impression on the series and its fans.

Day 205, 23 July 2024



1) Isaiah 40,41,42,43



Isaiah 40

Comfort for God's People



1 (Isa 51:12; 51:3) Comfort, O comfort, My people, says your God.

2 (Isa 61:7; Jer 16:18) Speak kindly to Jerusalem,

and cry to her

that her warfare has ended,

that her iniquity has been pardoned,

that she has received of the hand of the Lord

double for all her sins.

3 (Mal 3:1; Jn 1:23; Mal 4:5-6 ) The voice of him who cries out,

"Prepare the way of the Lord

in the wilderness,

make straight in the desert

a highway for our God.

4 (Isa 45:2; Eze 21:26 ) Let every valley be lifted up,

and every mountain and hill be made low,

and let the rough ground become a plain,

and the rough places a plain;

5 (Isa 1:20; 52:10) then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,

and all flesh shall see it together,

for the mouth of the Lord has spoken it."

6 (Job 14:2; Ps 102:11) The voice said, "Cry out."

And he said, "What shall I cry out?"

All flesh is grass,

and all its loveliness is as the flower of the field.

7 The grass withers, the flower fades

because the Spirit of the Lord blows upon it;

surely the people are grass.

8 (Mt 5:18; 1Pe 1:25) The grass withers, the flower fades,

but the word of our God shall stand forever.

9 (Isa 25:9; 12:2) O Zion, bearer of good news,

get yourself up onto a high mountain;

O Jerusalem, bearer of good news,

lift up your voice with strength,

lift it up, do not be afraid;

say to the cities of Judah,

"Here is your God!"

10 (Isa 62:11; Rev 22:12) See, the Lord God will come with a strong hand,

and His arm shall rule for Him;

see, His reward is with Him,

and His recompense before Him.

11 (Eze 34:23; Mic 5:4) He shall feed His flock like a shepherd;

He shall gather the lambs with His arm,

and carry them in His bosom,

and shall gently lead those that are with young.

12 (Pr 30:4; Heb 1:10-12) Who has measured the waters

in the hollow of His hand,

and meted out heaven with the span,

and calculated the dust of the earth by the measure,

and weighed the mountains in scales,

and the hills in a balance?

13 (Ro 11:34; 1Co 2:16 ) Who has directed the Spirit of the Lord,

or as His counselor has taught Him?

14 (Col 2:3; Job 21:22) With whom did He take counsel, and who instructed Him,

and taught Him in the path of justice,

and taught Him knowledge,

and showed to Him the way of understanding?

15 (Jer 10:10) Certainly the nations are as a drop in a bucket,

and are counted as the small dust of the balance;

He takes up the coastlands as a very little thing.

16 (Mic 6:6-7) Lebanon is not sufficient to burn,

nor the beasts sufficient as a burnt offering.

17 (Ps 62:9) All nations before Him are as nothing,

and they are counted by Him as less than nothing

and meaningless.

18 (Isa 46:5; Ac 17:29; Ex 8:10) To whom then will you liken God?

Or what likeness will you compare to Him?

19 (Ps 115:4-8; Hab 2:18-19) The workman melts a graven image,

and the goldsmith spreads it over with gold,

and casts silver chains.

20 (1Sa 5:3-4; Isa 41:7) He who is too impoverished for such an offering

chooses a tree that will not rot;

he seeks for himself a skillful workman

to prepare a graven image that shall not totter.

21 (Ac 14:17) Have you not known?

Have you not heard?

Has it not been told to you from the beginning?

Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?

22 (Nu 13:33; Ps 104:2) It is He who sits upon the circle of the earth,

and the inhabitants are as grasshoppers,

who stretches out the heavens as a curtain,

and spreads them out as a tent to dwell in.

23 (Job 12:21; Ps 107:40) He brings the princes to nothing;

He makes the judges of the earth meaningless.

24 (Isa 41:16; 17:13) Scarcely shall they be planted;

scarcely shall they be sown;

scarcely shall their tree take root in the earth,

when He will also blow on them,

and they will wither,

and the whirlwind will take them away as stubble.

25 (Isa 40:18) To whom then will you liken Me,

that I should be equal to him? says the Holy One.

26 (Ps 89:11-13; Isa 48:13) Lift up your eyes on high,

and see who has created these things,

who brings out their host by number;

He calls them all by name,

by the greatness of His might and the strength of His power;

not one of them is missing.

27 Why do you say, O Jacob,

and assert, O Israel,

"My way is hidden from the Lord,

and my justice escapes the notice of my God"?

28 (Ps 147:5; Ge 21:33; Isa 57:15) Have you not known?

Have you not heard,

that the everlasting God, the Lord,

the Creator of the ends of the earth,

does not faint, nor is He weary?

His understanding is inscrutable.

29 (Isa 41:10) He gives power to the faint,

and to those who have no might He increases strength.

30 (Isa 9:17) Even the youths shall faint and be weary,

and the young men shall utterly fall,

31 (2Co 4:16; Ps 103:5; Ex 19:4) but those who wait upon the Lord

shall renew their strength;

they shall mount up with wings as eagles,

they shall run and not be weary,

and they shall walk and not faint.



Isaiah 40

[1] Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

[2] Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is

accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the

LORD's hand double for all her sins.

[3] The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of

the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

[4] Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made

low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:

[5] And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it

together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

[6] The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass,

and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:

[7] The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD

bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.

[8] The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall

stand for ever.

[9] O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain;

O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength;

lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!

[10] Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule

for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

[11] He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with

his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are

with young.

[12] Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out

heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure,

and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?

[13] Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counseller hath

taught him?

[14] With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in

the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of

understanding?

[15] Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the

small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little

thing.

[16] And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof

sufficient for a burnt offering.

[17] All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to him less

than nothing, and vanity.

[18] To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto

him?

[19] The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over

with gold, and casteth silver chains.

[20] He that is so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree

that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven

image, that shall not be moved.

[21] Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from

the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?

[22] It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the

inhabitants

thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain,

and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:

[23] That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth

as vanity.

[24] Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their

stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them,

and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.

[25] To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.

[26] Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things,

that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the

greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.

[27] Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from

the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?

[28] Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the

LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary?

there is no searching of his understanding.

[29] He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he

increaseth strength.

[30] Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall

utterly fall:

[31] But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall

mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they

shall walk, and not faint.



Isaiah 41



The Lord Helps Israel



1 (Hab 2:20; Zec 2:13) Keep silent before Me, O islands,

and let the peoples renew their strength.

Let them come near, then let them speak;

let us come near together to judgment.

2 (Isa 40:24; 45:1) Who raised up the righteous man from the east,

called him to His foot,

gave the nations before him,

and made him rule over kings?

He makes them as the dust with his sword,

and as driven stubble with his bow.

3 He pursued them, and passed safely,

by paths his feet have not traveled.

4 (Isa 41:26; 48:12) Who has performed and done this,

calling the generations from the beginning?

I, the Lord, am the first,

and with the last. I am He.

5 (Jos 5:1; Ps 67:7) The coastlands saw it and feared,

the ends of the earth were afraid;

they drew near and came.

6 Every one helped his neighbor,

and every one said to his brother, "Be of good courage."

7 (Isa 40:19-20) So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith,

and he who smooths metal with the hammer

encourages him who strikes the anvil,

saying, "It is ready for the soldering";

and he fastened it with nails so that it should not totter.

8 (2Ch 20:7; Jas 2:23) But you, Israel, are My servant,

Jacob whom I have chosen,

the seed of Abraham, My friend.

9 You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth,

and called from its remotest parts,

and said to you, "You are My servant;

I have chosen you and have not rejected you."

10 (Jos 1:9; Isa 41:13-14) Do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you, I will help you,

yes, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

11 (Isa 45:24; Ex 23:22) Certainly all those who were incensed against you

shall be ashamed and humiliated;

they shall be as nothing,

and those who strive with you shall perish.

12 (Ps 37:35-36; Job 20:7-9) You shall seek them

and shall not find them, even those who contended with you.

Those who war against you

shall be as nothing, as a thing of nonexistence.

13 (Isa 45:1) For I, the Lord your God,

will hold your right hand,

saying to you, "Do not fear;

I will help you."

14 (Ps 22:6; Isa 43:14) Do not fear, you worm Jacob,

and you men of Israel.

I will help you, says the Lord

and your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

15 (Mic 4:13; Hab 3:12) See, I will make you a new sharp threshing instrument

with double edges;

you shall thresh the mountains, and beat them small,

and shall make the hills as chaff.

16 (Jer 51:2) You shall fan them, and the wind shall carry them away,

and the whirlwind shall scatter them;

and you shall rejoice in the Lord,

and shall glory in the Holy One of Israel.

17 (Isa 30:19; 42:16) When the poor and needy seek water,

and there is none,

and their tongues fail for thirst,

I, the Lord, will hear them,

I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

18 (Ps 107:35; Isa 30:25) I will open rivers in high places,

and fountains in the midst of the valleys;

I will make the wilderness a pool of water,

and the dry land springs of water.

19 (Isa 55:13; 60:13) I will plant in the wilderness

the cedar, the acacia, the myrtle, and the olive tree;

I will set in the desert

the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together,

20 (Job 12:9) that they may see, and know,

and consider, and understand together,

that the hand of the Lord has done this,

and the Holy One of Israel has created it.



[1] Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their

strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near

together to judgment.

[2] Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot,

gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings? he gave them as

the dust to his sword, and as driven stubble to his bow.

[3] He pursued them, and passed safely; even by the way that he had not

gone with his feet.

[4] Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the

beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he.

[5] The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew

near, and came.

[6] They helped every one his neighbour; and every one said to his brother,

Be of good courage.

[7] So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with

the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the sodering:

and he fastened it with nails, that it should not be moved.

[8] But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of

Abraham my friend.

[9] Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from

the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have

chosen thee, and not cast thee away.

[10] Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I

will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with

the right hand of my righteousness.

[11] Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and

confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall

perish.

[12] Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended

with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a

thing of nought.

[13] For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear

not; I will help thee.

[14] Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee,

saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

[15] Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth:

thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the

hills as chaff.

[16] Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the

whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt

glory in the Holy One of Israel.

[17] When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue

faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not

forsake them.

[18] I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the

valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land

springs of water.

[19] I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the

myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the

pine, and the box tree together:

[20] That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together,

that the hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath

created it.



The Futility of Idols



21 Present your case, says the Lord.

Bring forth your arguments, says the King of Jacob.

22 (Isa 45:21; 46:10) Let them bring them forth, and show us

what shall happen;

let them show the former things, what they were,

that we may consider them

and know their outcome,

or declare to us things to come.

23 (Isa 42:9; 44:7-8) Show the things that are to come hereafter,

that we may know that you are gods;

do good, or do evil,

that we may be dismayed and see it together.

24 (Ps 115:8; 1Co 8:4) Indeed you are nothing,

and your work amounts to nothing;

he who chooses you is an abomination.

25 (Isa 41:2; 2Sa 22:43) I have raised up one from the north,

and he shall come;

from the rising of the sun he shall call on My name;

and he shall come on princes as on mortar,

and as the potter treads clay.

26 (Isa 41:22; 44:7) Who has declared from the beginning, that we may know?

And from former times, that we may say, "He is right!"?

There is no one who shows,

no one who declares,

no one who hears your words.

27 (Isa 40:9; 52:7) Formerly I said to Zion, "Look, here they are,"

and to Jerusalem, "I will give one who brings good news."

28 (Isa 63:5) But when I look, there is no man,

even among them, and there is no counselor

who, when I ask of them, could answer a word.

29 (Isa 41:24; Jer 5:13) See, they all are vanity;

their works are nothing;

their molded images are wind and emptiness.



[21] Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons,

saith the King of Jacob.

[22] Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew

the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the

latter end of them; or declare us things for to come.

[23] Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye

are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it

together.

[24] Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought: an abomination is

he that chooseth you.

[25] I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising

of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as

upon morter, and as the potter treadeth clay.

[26] Who hath declared from the beginning, that we may know? and beforetime,

that we may say, He is righteous? yea, there is none that sheweth, yea,

there is none that declareth, yea, there is none that heareth your words.

[27] The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to

Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.

[28] For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no

counseller, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.

[29] Behold, they are all vanity; their works are nothing: their molten

images are wind and confusion.



Isaiah 42



The Servant of the Lord



1 (Isa 43:10; 52:13) Here is My servant, whom I uphold,

My chosen one, in whom My soul delights.

I have put My Spirit upon him;

he shall bring forth justice to the nations.

2 (Zec 9:9) He shall not cry out, nor lift up his voice,

nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.

3 (Ps 96:13; 147:3) A bruised reed he shall not break,

and the smoking flax he shall not quench;

he shall bring forth justice faithfully.

4 (Ge 49:10; Isa 60:9) He shall not be disheartened nor be discouraged,

until he has set justice in the earth;

and the coastlands shall wait for his law.

5 (Ac 17:25; Job 12:10) Thus says God the Lord,

who created the heavens and stretched them out,

who spread forth the earth and that which comes out of it,

who gives breath to the people on it,

and spirit to those who walk in it:

6 (Lk 2:32; Isa 49:6; 49:8) I the Lord have called You in righteousness,

and will hold Your hand,

and will keep You and appoint You

for a covenant of the people,

for a light of the nations,

7 (Isa 35:5; 61:1; 49:9) to open the blind eyes,

to bring out the prisoners from the prison,

and those who sit in darkness out of the prison house.

8 (Isa 48:11; Ex 20:3-5) I am the Lord, that is My name;

and My glory I will not give to another,

nor My praise to graven images.

9 (Isa 43:19) See, the former things have come to pass,

and new things I declare;

before they spring forth

I tell you of them.





[1] Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul

delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to

the Gentiles.

[2] He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the

street.

[3] A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not

quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.

[4] He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the

earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

[5] Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them

out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he

that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk

therein:

[6] I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand,

and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light

of the Gentiles;

[7] To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and

them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.

[8] I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another,

neither my praise to graven images.

[9] Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do declare:

before they spring forth I tell you of them.



A Song of Praise



10 (Ps 33:3; 40:3) Sing to the Lord a new song,

and His praise from the ends of the earth,

you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it,

the coastlands, and the inhabitants.

11 (Isa 32:16; 60:7) Let the wilderness and the cities lift up their voices,

the villages that Kedar inhabits.

Let the inhabitants of Sela sing,

let them shout from the top of the mountains.

12 Let them give glory to the Lord,

and declare His praise in the islands.

13 (Ps 78:65; Hos 11:10) The Lord shall go forth like a mighty man;

He shall stir up zeal like a man of war.

He shall cry out, yes, raise a war cry;

He shall prevail against His enemies.



[10] Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the

earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and

the inhabitants thereof.

[11] Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the

villages that Kedar doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let

them shout from the top of the mountains.

[12] Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.

[13] The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like

a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his

enemies.



The Lord's Help Is Promised



14 I have for a long time held My peace;

I have been still and refrained Myself.

Now I will cry like a travailing woman;

I will destroy and devour at once.

15 (Isa 50:2; Na 1:4-6) I will lay waste mountains and hills

and dry up all their vegetation,

and I will make the rivers islands,

and I will dry up the pools.

16 (Isa 29:18; 32:3 ) I will bring the blind by a way that they did not know;

I will lead them in paths that they have not known.

I will make darkness light before them

and crooked things straight.

These things I will do for them

and not forsake them.

17 (Ps 97:7; Isa 1:29) They shall be turned back,

they shall be greatly ashamed,

who trust in graven images,

who say to the molded images, "You are our gods."



[14] I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained

myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at

once.

[15] I will make waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs; and

I will make the rivers islands, and I will dry up the pools.

[16] And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead

them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before

them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not

forsake them.

[17] They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in

graven images, that say to the molten images, Ye are our gods.



Israel's Disobedience



18 (Isa 29:18) Hear, you deaf;

look, you blind, that you may see.

19 (Jer 5:21; Eze 12:2) Who is blind, but My servant?

Or deaf, as My messenger whom I sent?

Who is blind as he who is at peace with Me,

and blind as the servant of the Lord?

20 You have seen many things, but you do not observe them;

your ears are open, but no one hears.

21 The Lord is well pleased

for His righteousness' sake

to magnify the law and make it honorable.

22 (Isa 14:17) But this is a people robbed and despoiled;

they are all snared in holes,

and they are hidden in prison houses;

they are for a prey,

and no one delivers,

for a spoil,

and no one says, "Restore them."

23 (Isa 48:18) Who among you will give ear to this?

Who will listen and hear for the time to come?

24 Who gave up Jacob as spoil,

and Israel to the robbers?

Did not the Lord,

against whom we have sinned?

For they would not walk in His ways,

nor were they obedient to His law.

25 (Hos 7:9; Isa 57:11) Therefore, He has poured on him the fury of His anger

and the strength of battle;

and it has set him on fire all around, yet he did not recognize it;

and it burned him, yet he laid it not to heart.



[18] Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.

[19] Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who

is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD's servant?

[20] Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he

heareth not.

[21] The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify

the law, and make it honourable.

[22] But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in

holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none

delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore.

[23] Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the

time to come?

[24] Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the

LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways,

neither were they obedient unto his law.

[25] Therefore he hath poured upon him the fury of his anger, and the

strength of battle: and it hath set him on fire round about, yet he knew

not; and it burned him, yet he laid it not to heart.



Isaiah 43



The Redeemer of Israel



1 (Isa 43:7; 44:2) But now, thus says the Lord

who created you, O Jacob,

and He who formed you, O Israel:

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;

I have called you by your name; you are Mine.

2 (Ps 66:12; Da 3:25-27) When you pass through waters,

I will be with you.

And through the rivers,

they shall not overflow you.

When you walk through the fire,

you shall not be burned,

nor shall the flame kindle on you.

3 (Ex 20:2; Pr 21:18) For I am the Lord your God,

the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;

I gave Egypt for your ransom,

Ethiopia and Seba in your place.

4 (Ex 19:5-6) Since you were precious in My sight, you have been honorable,

and I have loved you;

therefore, I will give men for you,

and people for your life.

5 (Isa 49:12; 44:2) Do not fear, for I am with you;

I will bring your descendants from the east,

and gather you from the west;

6 I will say to the north, "Give them up,"

and to the south, "Do not keep them back.

Bring My sons from afar,

and My daughters from the ends of the earth,

7 (Ps 100:3; Isa 43:1) even everyone who is called by My name,

for I have created him for My glory;

I have formed him, and I have made him."

8 (Isa 6:9; Eze 12:2) Bring forth the blind people who have eyes,

and the deaf who have ears.

9 (Isa 41:1; 43:26) Let all the nations be gathered together,

and let the people be assembled.

Who among them can declare this,

and show us former things?

Let them bring their witnesses, that they may be justified;

or let them hear and say, "It is true."

10 (Isa 41:4; 42:1) You are My witnesses, says the Lord,

and My servant whom I have chosen

that you may know and believe Me,

and understand that I am He.

Before Me there was no God formed,

nor shall there be after Me.

11 (Hos 13:4; Dt 6:4) I, even I, am the Lord,

and besides Me there is no savior.

12 (Dt 32:12; Isa 43:10) I have declared, and have saved, and I have shown,

when there was no strange god among you;

therefore, you are My witnesses, says the Lord, that I am God.

13 (Ps 90:2; Job 9:12) Indeed, from eternity I am He;

there is no one who can deliver out of My hand;

I act, and who can reverse it?

14 (Isa 23:13) Thus says the Lord,

your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:

For your sake I have sent to Babylon,

and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans,

into the ships in which they rejoice.

15 (Isa 43:1) I am the Lord, your Holy One,

the Creator of Israel, your King.

16 (Ps 77:19; Isa 51:10) Thus says the Lord,

who makes a way in the sea

and a path in the mighty waters,

17 (Isa 1:31; Ex 14:4-9) who brings forth the chariot and horse,

the army and the mighty men

(they shall lie down together, they shall not rise;

they are extinguished, they are quenched like a wick):

18 (Isa 65:17) Do not remember the former things

nor consider the things of old.

19 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) See, I will do a new thing,

now it shall spring forth; shall you not be aware of it?

I will even make a way in the wilderness,

and rivers in the desert.

20 (Isa 48:21; 13:22) The beast of the field shall honor Me,

the jackals and the owls,

because I give waters in the wilderness,

and rivers in the desert,

to give drink to My people, My chosen ones.

21 (1Pe 2:9; Ps 102:18) This people I have formed for Myself;

they shall declare My praise.



[1] But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that

formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called

thee by thy name; thou art mine.

[2] When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through

the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the

fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

[3] For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave

Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.

[4] Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I

have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.

[5] Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and

gather thee from the west;

[6] I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring

my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;

[7] Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my

glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

[8] Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears.

[9] Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the people be

assembled: who among them can declare this, and shew us former things? let

them bring forth their witnesses, that they may be justified: or let them

hear, and say, It is truth.

[10] Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen:

that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me

there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.

[11] I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.

[12] I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed, when there was no

strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD,

that I am God.

[13] Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out

of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it?

[14] Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your

sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the

Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships.

[15] I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King.

[16] Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the

mighty waters;

[17] Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power;

they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they

are quenched as tow.

[18] Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.

[19] Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not

know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

[20] The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls:

because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give

drink to my people, my chosen.

[21] This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.



Pleading With Israel



22 (Mic 6:3; Mal 1:13) But you have not called upon Me, O Jacob;

but you have been weary of Me, O Israel.

23 (Am 5:25; Zec 7:5-6) You have not brought Me the sheep

for your burnt offerings,

nor have you honored Me with your sacrifices.

I have not burdened you with offerings,

nor wearied you with incense.

24 (Isa 1:14; 7:13) You have bought Me no sweet cane with money,

nor have you filled Me with the fat of your sacrifices;

but you have made Me burdened with your sins;

you have wearied Me with your iniquities.

25 (Isa 37:35; 44:22) I, even I, am He who blots out

your transgressions for My own sake,

and will not remember your sins.

26 (Isa 1:18; 43:9) Put Me in remembrance;

let us plead together;

state your cause, that you may be justified.

27 (Jer 5:31; Isa 28:7) Your first father has sinned,

and your teachers have transgressed against Me.

28 (Jer 24:9; Ps 79:4) Therefore, I have profaned the princes of the sanctuary,

and have given Jacob to the curse,

and Israel to reproaches.



[22] But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of

me, O Israel.

[23] Thou hast not brought me the small cattle of thy burnt offerings;

neither hast thou honoured me with thy sacrifices. I have not caused thee to

serve with an offering, nor wearied thee with incense.

[24] Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money, neither hast thou filled

me with the fat of thy sacrifices: but thou hast made me to serve with thy

sins, thou hast wearied me with thine iniquities.

[25] I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own

sake, and will not remember thy sins.

[26] Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou

mayest be justified.

[27] Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed

against me.

[28] Therefore I have profaned the princes of the sanctuary, and have given

Jacob to the curse, and Israel to reproaches.



2) Our Daily Bread for 23 July 2024 titled

Time to Party



Luke 15:11-13,17-24



he Parable of the Prodigal Son



11 Then He said, "A man had two sons.

12 (Mk 12:44; Lk 15:30) The younger of them said to his father,

'Father, give me the share of the property that falls to me.'

So he divided his estate between them.

13 (Lk 15:30; 16:1) "Not many days later, the younger son gathered

everything together, and journeyed to a distant country, and there

squandered his possessions in prodigal living.

17 "When he came to himself, he said, 'How many of my father's hired

servants have an abundance of bread, and here I am perishing with hunger!

18 (Lk 15:21; 18:13) I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him,

"Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.

19 (Lk 7:6-7) I am no longer worthy to be called your son.

Make me like one of your hired servants." '

20 (Ac 20:37; Ge 45:14) So he arose and came to his father.

"But while he was yet far away, his father saw him

and was moved with compassion, and ran and embraced his neck and kissed him.

21 (Ps 51:4; Lk 15:18-19) "The son said to him,

'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.

I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'

22 (Ge 41:42; Rev 6:11) "But the father said to his servants,

'Bring out the best robe and put it on him.

And put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet.

23 Bring here the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and be merry.

24 (Lk 15:32; Eph 2:1) For this son of mine was dead, and is alive again;

he was lost, and is found.' So they began to be merry.



[11] And he said, A certain man had two sons:

[12] And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion

of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.

[13] And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took

his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous

living.

[17] And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my

father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!

[18] I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have

sinned against heaven, and before thee,

[19] And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired

servants.

[20] And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way

off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck,

and kissed him.

[21] And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in

thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

[22] But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put

it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

[23] And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be

merry:

[24] For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is

found. And they began to be merry.



Our former church in Virginia held baptisms in the Rivanna River where often

the sunshine is warm, but the water is frigid. After our Sunday service, we'd

load into our cars and caravan to a city park where neighbours tossed Frisbees

and kids mobbed the playground. We were quite a spectacle, traipsing to the

river's edge. Standing in the icy water, I would offer Scripture and immerse

those being baptised into this tangible expression of God's love. As they

emerged, soaked to the bone, cheers and clapping erupted. Climbing up the

bank, friends and family enveloped the newly baptised in hugs-everyone getting

drenched. We had cake, drinks, and snacks. The neighbors watching didn't

always understand what was happening, but they knew it was a celebration.



In Luke 15, Jesus' story of the prodigal son (vv. 11-32) reveals that it's

cause for celebration whenever someone returns home to God. Anytime someone

says yes to God's invitation, it's time to party. When the son who'd abandoned

his father returned, the father immediately insisted on showering him with a

designer robe, a shiny ring, and new shoes. "Bring the fattened calf," he

said. "Let's have a feast and celebrate" (v. 23). A massive, exuberant

party including whoever would join the revelry was a fitting way

"to celebrate" (v. 24).



By: Winn Collier



Reflect & Pray



Where have you seen transformation and healing happen?

What could celebration in these moments look like?



Dear God, I have much to celebrate,

and this joy flows from You and Your work in my life.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 3 The song of Exaltation



Exodus 15:2



2 The Lord is my strength and song,

and He has become my salvation.

He is my God, and I will praise Him;

my father's God, and I will exalt Him.



2 The LORD is my strength and song,

And he is become my salvation:

He is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation;

My father's God, and I will exalt him.



The world is full of music that communicates human emotion:

love, joy, sadness, separation.

A love song makes us misty-eyed; a song of protest arouses anger; a song

describing loss stimulates feelings of hurt and abandonment.

Music is a powerful force to sway the human spirit.

Exodus 15:2 indicates that God should be the source of the songs in our hearts.

Human emotions vacillate; human relationships disappoint,

but God is our "strength" and our "song".

To exalt the Lord includes many different type of "songs".

"I can't carry a tune in a bucket," one woman complained.

"How can I sing to the Lord anything that will be pleasing to him?"

But the Lord does not delight in the professionalism of our songs,

but in the motivation of our hearts. We can "sing to the Lord"

when we enjoy a Bach organ piece played for his glory.

We can exalt him in the words of Scripture - either remembered or sung.

We can worship him by enjoying the songs of others.

The key to making the Lord our song is exaltation. When our thoughts

lift him up in praise, we are singing a song of exaltation to the Lord.

When God is exalted in our songs, in our hearts, and in our thoughts,

that focus gives strength to our lives. We can face the difficulties

that are an inevitable part of experience,

because God is our "strength and our song".



Application



a) What is the difference between a song that is professionally performed

and one that exalts the Lord?



b) What practical steps can I take to make

my daily life a "song of praise" to God?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Deut 30:19-20



19 (Dt 4:26; 30:1) I call heaven and earth to witnesses against you this day,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse.

Therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;

20 (Dt 10:20; Ps 27:1) that you may love the Lord your God,

that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him,

for He is your life and the length of your days;

and that you may dwell in the land that the Lord

swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.



19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing:

therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

20 that thou mayest love the LORD thy God,

and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him:

for he is thy life, and the length of thy days:

that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD

sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Freeing Forgiveness



Ps 103:1-14



PSALMS 103



A Psalm of David.



1 Bless the Lord, O my soul,

and all that is within me, bless His holy name.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Bless the Lord, O my soul,

and forget not all His benefits,

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) who forgives all your iniquities,

who heals all your diseases,

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who redeems your life from the pit,

who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) who satisfies your mouth with good things,

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The Lord does righteousness

and justice for all who are oppressed.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He made known His ways to Moses,

His acts to the people of Israel.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is merciful and gracious,

slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He will not always accuse,

neither will He keep his anger forever.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) He does not treat us according to our sins,

nor repay us according to our iniquities.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) For as the heavens are high above the earth,

so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;

12 as far as the east is from the west,

so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like a father shows compassion to his children,

so the Lord gives compassion to those who fear Him.

14 For He knows how we are formed;

He remembers that we are dust.



Psalm 103



A Psalm of David.



1 Bless the LORD, O my soul:

And all that is within me, bless his holy name.

2 Bless the LORD, O my soul,

And forget not all his benefits:

3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities;

Who healeth all thy diseases;

4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction;

Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things;

So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment

For all that are oppressed.

7 He made known his ways unto Moses,

His acts unto the children of Israel.

8 The LORD is merciful and gracious,

Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

9 He will not always chide:

Neither will he keep his anger for ever.

10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins;

Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

11 For as the heaven is high above the earth,

So great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

12 As far as the east is from the west,

So far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like as a father pitieth his children,

So the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

14 For he knoweth our frame;

He remembereth that we are dust.



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?)



Where do Muslims live?



Canada is a land of immigrants. And Muslims are coming in increasing numbers

to our shores. Where do they live? How can we pray for these areas? Use this as

your more effectively for Muslims in Canada.



Data for those population figures is extrapolated for the 2011 National

Household Survey and population growth projections by Pew Forum. These have

also been adjusted by +40% as reliable sources state that on 60% of Muslims

self-identify on government surveys and forms. These estimates are still on

the conservative end of the spectrum. Percentages represent that of the total

Canadian population, not provincial



BC - 136493 - 7.5%

AB - 195240 - 11%

SK - 17279 - 1%

MB - 21349 - 1.2%

ON - 1001542 - 55%

QC - 418946 - 23%

NB - 4543 - 0.003%

NS - 14629 - 0.1%

PEI - 1127 - 0.0006%

NFLD - 2065 - 0.001%

Yukon - 69 - 0.00004%

NWT - 473 - 0.0003%

NU - 86 - 0.00005%



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



Day 23 of the Month



a) Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those

who have committed crimes.



b) Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ

across Canada.



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John 13:34-35



34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another,

even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples,

if you have love for one another."



34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another;

as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples,

if ye have love one to another.



Rom 12:10



10 Be devoted to one another with brotherly love; prefer one another in honour



10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love;

in honour preferring one another;



Heb 10:24



24 And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works.



24 and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:



1 Peter 3:8



8 Finally, be all of one mind, be loving toward one another, be gracious,

and be kind.



8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another,

love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:



1 John 3:23



23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name

of His Son ­Jesus Christ and love one another as He commanded us.



23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name

of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.



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Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to Lord to know him as the One who gives you

strength and as redeemer.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, I have much to celebrate,

and this joy flows from You and Your work in my life."



Pray to the Lord and pray to sing to the Lord and Song of Praise.



Pray to the Lord and pray to choose the Lord Daily.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know His mercies an compassion.



Pray for Muslims in Canada to know Jesus as Saviour.



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- 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 genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those

who have committed crimes.



Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ

across Canada.



Pray for Christians in Kazakhstan who have lost their jobs and

educational opportunities because of their faith.



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.