Day 203 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 21 July 2024 reflections

Posted by DSY on Sunday, July 21. 2024

Day 203, 21 July 2024

Today at

Calvary Community Church, Pastor Brry Regier spoke on

God's Sovereignty and Our Responsibility

Acts 13:46b

But seeing you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life,

we are turning to the Gentiles.

but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting

life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

Acts 13:48

When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word

of the Lord. And all who were ordained to eternal life believed.

And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the

word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

John 6:40-44

40 This is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son

and believes in Him may have eternal life, and I will raise him up

on the last day."

41 The Jews then murmured about Him, because He said,

"I am the bread which came down from heaven."

42 They said, "Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother

we know? How is it then that He says, 'I have come down from heaven'? "

43 Jesus therefore answered them, "Do not murmur among yourselves.

44 No one can come to Me unless the Father who has sent Me draws him.

And I will raise him up on the last day.

[40] And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth

the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise

him up at the last day.

[41] The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which

came down from heaven.

[42] And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and

mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?

[43] Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among

yourselves.

[44] No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him:

and I will raise him up at the last day.

A) God's Sovereignty

Psalm 90:2

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Before the mountains were brought forth,

or You had formed the earth and the world,

even from everlasting to everlasting You are God.

[2] Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the

earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.

Hebrews 4:13

13 (Ps 33:13-15; Job 26:6) There is no creature that is not revealed

in His sight, for all things are bare and exposed to the eyes of Him

to whom we must give account.

[13] Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but

all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to

do.

Colossians 1:15-17

15 (2Co 4:4; Jn 1:18) He is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn

of every creature.

16 (Jn 1:3; Ro 11:36) For by Him all things were created that are in heaven

and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they are thrones,

or dominions, or principalities, or powers. All things were created by Him

and for Him.

17 (Jn 8:58; Heb 1:3) He is before all things,

and in Him all things hold together.

[15] Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

[16] For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in

earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or

principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

[17] And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

Daniel 4:35

35 (Ps 115:3; 135:6; Job 42:2) And all the inhabitants of the earth

are reputed as nothing;

and He does according to His will

in the army of heaven

and among the inhabitants of the earth.

And no one can stay His hand or say to Him,

"What have You done?"

[35] And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he

doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants

of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

Romans 8:28

28 (Gal 1:15; Ge 50:20) We know that all things work together for good

to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

[28] And we know that all things work together for good to them that love

God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

John 6:44

44 No one can come to Me unless the Father who has sent Me draws him.

And I will raise him up on the last day.

[44] No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him:

and I will raise him up at the last day

Acts 11:18

18 (Ro 10:12-13; 2Co 7:10) When they heard these things, they were silent.

And they glorified God, saying, "Then God has granted to the Gentiles

also repentance unto life."

[18] When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God,

saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

Romans 8:29-30

29 (Ro 11:2; 1Co 15:49; Eph 1:11) For those whom He foreknew, He

predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son,

so that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.

30 (1Co 6:11; Heb 9:15) And those whom He predestined, He also called;

and those whom He called, He also justified; and those whom He justified,

He also glorified.

[29] For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to

the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

[30] Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he

called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also

glorified.

Acts 13:48

When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word

of the Lord. And all who were ordained to eternal life believed.

And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the

word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

B) Our Responsibilty

Genesis 2:16

16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying,

"Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat,

[16] And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden

thou mayest freely eat:

Romans 14:12

12 (Mt 12:36; 1Pe 4:5) So then each of us shall give

an account of himself to God.

[12] So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

C) Making Sense of it

John 1:12

12 Yet to all who received Him, He gave the power to become sons of God,

to those who believed in His name,

[12] But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the

sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

John 15:4-6

4 (1Jn 2:6; Jn 6:56; Gal 2:20) Remain in Me, as I also remain in you.

As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine,

neither can you, unless you remain in Me.

5 (Php 4:13; Jn 15:16) "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who remains

in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit. For without Me you can do nothing.

6 (Mt 13:41; Jn 15:2) If a man does not remain in Me, he is thrown out

as a branch and withers. And they gather them and throw them into the fire,

and they are burned.

[4] Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself,

except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

[5] I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him,

the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

[6] If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered;

and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

1) Micah 6,7

2 Chronicles 32:1-8

2 Kings 18:13-18

Isaiah 36:1-3

2 Kings 18:19-37

Isaiah 36:4-22

Micah 6

The Indictment of the Lord

1 (Ps 50:1; Mic 1:2) Listen to what the Lord says:

Arise, plead your case before the mountains,

that the hills may hear your voice.

2 (Isa 1:18; Hos 4:1) Hear, mountains, the indictment of the Lord,

O enduring foundations of the earth-

that the Lord has an indictment against His people,

and against Israel He will dispute.

3 (Jer 2:5; Isa 43:22-23) "My people, what have I done to you,

and how have I wearied you? Answer Me!

4 (Ex 12:51; Dt 7:8) For I have brought you up from the land of Egypt,

and from the house of slaves I have redeemed you;

and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

5 (Nu 25:1; Jos 5:9-10) O My people, remember now

what Balak king of Moab counseled,

and what Balaam son of Beor answered him,

and remember what happened from Shittim to Gilgal,

so that you might know the righteous acts of the Lord."

[1] Hear ye now what the LORD saith; Arise, contend thou before the

mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice.

[2] Hear ye, O mountains, the LORD's controversy, and ye strong foundations

of the earth: for the LORD hath a controversy with his people, and he will

plead with Israel.

[3] O my people, what have I done unto thee? and wherein have I wearied

thee? testify against me.

[4] For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of

the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

[5] O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what

Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may

know the righteousness of the LORD.

The Requirement of the Lord

6 "With what should I come before the Lord,

and bow down before God on high?

Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings,

with calves a year old?

7 (2Ki 16:3; Ps 50:9) Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,

with ten thousand rivers of oil?

Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression,

the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?"

8 (Isa 57:15; Hos 6:6) He has told you, O man, what is good-

and what does the Lord require of you,

but to do justice and to love kindness,

and to walk humbly with your God?

[6] Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high

God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year

old?

[7] Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands

of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit

of my body for the sin of my soul?

[8] He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require

of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

The Punishment of Israel's Guilt

9 (Isa 30:27) The voice of the Lord calls to the city-

and wisdom will fear Your name:

Heed the rod and Him who has appointed it.

10 (Am 3:10; Jer 5:26-27) Are there still in the house of the wicked

treasures of wickedness?

And the short ephah

[A dry measure of about 3/5 bushel, or 22 liters.] which is accursed?

11 (Hos 12:7) Should I acquit the scales of wickedness,

and the sack of dishonest weights?

12 (Isa 1:23; Jer 9:8) Her wealthy men are full of violence,

and her inhabitants speak deception,

and their tongue in their mouth is treachery.

13 Therefore, I have struck you a dreadful blow,

devastating you because of your sins.

14 (Hos 4:10 ) You will eat, but not be satisfied,

with hunger within you.

You will set aside, but not retain;

and what you retain I will give over to the sword.

15 (Zep 1:13; Jer 12:13) You will sow, but not reap;

you will tread olives, but not anoint yourselves with oil;

you will crush grapes, but not drink wine.

16 (Jer 7:24; 51:51) You observe the statutes of Omri,

and every practice of the house of Ahab,

and you walk in their counsels.

Therefore I will give you over to destruction,

and the inhabitants to derision.

You will bear the contempt of My people.

[9] The LORD's voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see

thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.

[10] Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked,

and the scant measure that is abominable?

[11] Shall I count them pure with the wicked balances, and with the bag of

deceitful weights?

[12] For the rich men thereof are full of violence, and the inhabitants

thereof have spoken lies, and their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.

[13] Therefore also will I make thee sick in smiting thee, in making thee

desolate because of thy sins.

[14] Thou shalt eat, but not be satisfied; and thy casting down shall be in

the midst of thee; and thou shalt take hold, but shalt not deliver; and

that which thou deliverest will I give up to the sword.

[15] Thou shalt sow, but thou shalt not reap; thou shalt tread the olives,

but thou shalt not anoint thee with oil; and sweet wine, but shalt not

drink wine.

[16] For the statutes of Omri are kept, and all the works of the house of

Ahab, and ye walk in their counsels; that I should make thee a desolation,

and the inhabitants thereof an hissing: therefore ye shall bear the

reproach of my people.

Micah 7

Wait on the Lord

1 (Isa 24:13; Hos 9:10) Woe is me!

Because I am as the gathering of summer fruit,

as the gleaning of grapes;

there is no cluster to eat,

no early fig that my soul desires.

2 (Ps 12:1; Isa 57:1) The godly has perished from the earth,

and no one is upright among men.

All of them lie in wait for bloodshed;

each hunts his brother with a net.

3 (Mic 3:11; Pr 4:16-17) Both hands are upon evil, to do it well.

The prince and the judge request the bribe,

the powerful asserts the craving of his very soul-

they intertwine together.

4 (Isa 22:5; Eze 2:6; 2Sa 23:6-7) The best among them is like a brier,

the most upright among them a bramble;

the day of your watchmen,

of your punishment, has come;

now their confusion is at hand.

5 (Jer 9:4) Do not trust in a companion,

do not rely on a friend;

from her who lies in your embrace,

guard the doors of your mouth.

6 (Mt 10:35-36; Eze 22:7) For the son dishonors the father,

the daughter rises up against her mother,

the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law -

the enemies of a man are members of his own household.

7 (Isa 25:9) But as for me, I watch for the Lord;

I await the God of my salvation;

my God will hear me.

[1] Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the

grapegleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat: my soul desired

the firstripe fruit.

[2] The good man is perished out of the earth: and there is none upright

among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother

with a net.

[3] That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and

the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth his

mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.

[4] The best of them is as a brier: the most upright is sharper than a thorn

hedge: the day of thy watchmen and thy visitation cometh; now shall be

their perplexity.

[5] Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the

doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.

[6] For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her

mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man's enemies are

the men of his own house.

[7] Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my

salvation: my God will hear me.

The Penitence of Israel

8 (Ps 112:4; Isa 9:2) Do not rejoice over me, my enemy!

Although I have fallen, I will rise;

although I dwell in darkness,

the Lord is my light.

9 (Ps 37:6; 1Sa 24:15) I will endure the rage of the Lord,

because I have sinned against Him,

until the time when He pleads my case

and executes judgment for me.

He will bring me out into the light;

I will look upon His vindication.

10 (Joel 2:17; Zec 10:5) Then my enemy will see,

and shame will cover her

who said to me,

"Where is the Lord your God?"

My eyes will look upon her;

now she will be trampled

like muck in the streets.

11 A day for building your walls,

in that day the boundary will be extended.

12 (Isa 19:23-25; 11:16) In that day they will come to you

from Assyria and the cities of Egypt,

and from Egypt to the River,

from sea to sea,

and from mountain to mountain.

13 (Isa 3:10-11; Jer 25:11) The earth will become desolate because

of its inhabitants,

from the fruit of their deeds.

[8] Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I

sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.

[9] I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against

him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me

forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.

[10] Then she that is mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her

which said unto me, Where is the LORD thy God? mine eyes shall behold her:

now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.

[11] In the day that thy walls are to be built, in that day shall the decree

be far removed.

[12] In that day also he shall come even to thee from Assyria, and from the

fortified cities, and from the fortress even to the river, and from sea to

sea, and from mountain to mountain.

[13] Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell

therein, for the fruit of their doings.

The Restoration of Israel

14 (Mic 5:4; Ps 28:9) Shepherd your people with your staff,

the flock of your inheritance,

which live alone in a forest,

in the midst of a fertile land;

let them graze in Bashan and Gilead,

as in the days of old.

15 (Isa 11:16) As in the days when you came out of Egypt,

I will display wonders.

16 (Isa 26:11; 52:15) Nations will see and be ashamed,

despite all their might;

they will put their hand on their mouth,

and their ears will be deaf.

17 (Isa 49:23; Ps 18:45) They will lick dust like the serpent,

like crawling creatures of the earth;

they will come shuddering from their lairs.

They will turn in dread to the Lord our God,

and they will be afraid of You.

18 (Isa 43:25; Jer 32:41) Who is a God like You,

bearing iniquity and passing over transgression

for the remnant of His inheritance?

He does not remain angry forever,

because He delights in benevolence.

19 (Isa 38:17; Jer 50:20) He will again have compassion upon us.

He will tread down our iniquities,

and cast all of our sins into the depths of the sea.

20 You will give faithfulness to Jacob and benevolence to Abraham,

which You swore to our fathers from the days of old.

[14] Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell

solitarily in the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and

Gilead, as in the days of old.

[15] According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I

shew unto him marvellous things.

[16] The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall

lay their hand upon their mouth, their ears shall be deaf.

[17] They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their

holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of the LORD our God, and

shall fear because of thee.

[18] Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by

the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger

for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.

[19] He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our

iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.

[20] Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which

thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days of old.

2 Chronicles 32:1-8

2 Chronicles 32

Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem

2Ki 18:17-35; 19:35-37; Isa 36:2-20; 37:36-38

1 After these things and these acts of faithfulness, Sennacherib

king of Assyria came to Judah and encamped against the fortified cities

thinking that he would break through them for himself.

2 When Hezekiah observed that Sennacherib had come

and that he turned to war against Jerusalem,

3 he consulted with his officials and military men to stop up the waters

of the springs that were outside the city, and they helped in this.

4 So, many people assembled and worked to stop up all the springs

and the stream flowing through the area. They reasoned,

"Why should the king of Assyria come and find a great amount of water?"

5 He then worked hard to build up all the walls that were broken down

and to raise up towers. Then he built another wall outside that one

and strengthened the Millo in the City of David.

And he made weapons and shields in abundance.

6 And he designated commanders for fighting over the people,

and he gathered them to himself at the open square of the gate of the city

and spoke encouragingly to them saying,

7 "Be strong and brave. Do not fear or have terror before the king of Assyria

or before all this army that is with him because there are more who are with

us than with him.

8 With this king is a strong arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God who

will help us and fight our battles." So the people leaned on the words

of Hezekiah king of Judah.

[1] After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of

Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced

cities, and thought to win them for himself.

[2] And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was

purposed to fight against Jerusalem,

[3] He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters

of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him.

[4] So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the

fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why

should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water?

[5] Also he strengthened himself, and built up all the wall that was broken,

and raised it up to the towers, and another wall without, and repaired Millo

in the city of David, and made darts and shields in abundance.

[6] And he set captains of war over the people, and gathered them together

to him in the street of the gate of the city, and spake comfortably to them,

saying,

[7] Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of

Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with

us than with him:

[8] With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us,

and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of

Hezekiah king of Judah.

2 Kings 18:13-18

Sennacherib Invades Judah

Isa 36:1-22; 2Ch 32:9-19

13 (Isa 36:1-22) In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah,

Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the fortified cities of Judah

and captured them.

14 (2Ki 18:7) Hezekiah king of Judah sent word to the king of Assyria

at Lachish, saying, "I have done wrong; turn away from me. I will bear

whatever you put on me." So the king of Assyria required

of Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents

[About 11 tons, or 10 metric tons.] of silver and thirty talents

[About 1 ton, or 1 metric ton.] of gold.

15 (2Ki 16:8; 12:18) So Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found

in the house of the Lord and in the treasuries of the king's house.

16 At that time Hezekiah cut off the gold from the doors of the temple

of the Lord and from the doorposts that Hezekiah king of Judah

had overlaid and gave it to the king of Assyria.

17 (2Ki 20:20; Isa 7:3) Then the king of Assyria sent the Tartan,

[Possibly Commander in Chief.] the Rabsaris,[Possibly Chief of Staff.]

and the Rabshakeh [Possibly Commanding General.] from Lachish

to King Hezekiah with a great army against Jerusalem.

So they went up and came to Jerusalem.

When they went up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool,

which is on the highway of the Fuller's Field.

18 (2Ki 19:2) Then they called to the king, and Eliakim the son of Hilkiah,

who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph,

the recorder, came out to them.

[13] Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the king of the

city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivah?

[14] And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and

read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it

before the LORD.

[15] And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel,

which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of

all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth.

[16] LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see:

and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the

living God.

[17] Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and

their lands,

[18] And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the

work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them.

Isaiah 36:1-3

Isaiah 36

Sennacherib Invades Judah

2Ki 18:13-37; 2Ch 32:9-19

1 (2Ch 32:1; 2Ki 18:13) Now it came to pass in the 14th year of King Hezekiah

that Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the fortified cities

of Judah and took them.

2 (Isa 7:3; 2Ki 18:17-37) The king of Assyria sent the Rabshakeh

[Possibly Commanding General.] from Lachish to Jerusalem

to King Hezekiah with a great army. And he stood by the conduit

of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field.

3 Then Eliakim came to him, the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household,

and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder.

Isaiah 36

[1] Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah, that

Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the defenced cities of

Judah, and took them.

[2] And the king of Assyria sent Rabshakeh from Lachish to Jerusalem unto

king Hezekiah with a great army. And he stood by the conduit of the upper

pool in the highway of the fuller's field.

[3] Then came forth unto him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, which was over the

house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's son, the recorder.

2 Kings 18:19-37

19 (Isa 36:4) Then the Rabshakeh said to them, "Speak to Hezekiah:

"Thus says the great king, the king of Assyria:

What is the basis of your confidence?

20 You speak empty words concerning counsel and strength for the war.

Now on whom do you trust, that you have rebelled against me?

21 (Isa 30:7; Eze 29:6-7) Now, look! You trust in the staff of this bruised

reed, on Egypt, on which if a man leans, it will enter his hand

and pierce it. So is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.

22 (2Ch 31:1) But if you say to me, 'We trust in the Lord our God,'

is it not He, whose high places and altars Hezekiah has removed,

saying to Judah and to Jerusalem, 'You shall worship

before this altar in Jerusalem'?

23 "Now, make a wager with my lord king of Assyria. I will give you

two thousand horses if you are able to set riders on them.

24 (Isa 10:8) How can you turn away one official of the least

of my master's servants and put your trust on Egypt for chariots and horsemen?

25 (2Ki 19:6) Have I come up apart from the will of the Lord

against this place to destroy it? The Lord said to me,

Go up against this land and destroy it."

26 (Ezr 4:7; Da 2:4) Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, Shebna, and Joah

said to the Rabshakeh, "Speak to your servants in Aramaic,

for we understand it. Do not speak with us in the language of Judah

in earshot of the people who are on the wall."

27 But the Rabshakeh said to them, "Has my master sent me to speak

these words to your master and to you, and not to the men sitting on the wall,

who are about to eat their own dung and drink their own urine with you?"

28 Then the Rabshakeh stood and called with a loud voice in the language

of Judah, "Hear the word of the great king, the king of Assyria.

29 (2Ch 32:15) Thus says the king: 'Do not let Hezekiah deceive you,

for he is not able to deliver you from my hand.

30 Do not let Hezekiah make you trust in the Lord, saying,

The Lord will surely deliver us, and this city will not be given

into the hand of the king of Assyria.'

31 (1Ki 4:25; 4:20) "Do not listen to Hezekiah, for thus says the king

of Assyria: 'Submit to me; come out to me, so that every man may eat

from his own vine and his own fig tree and drink water from his own cistern,

32 (Dt 8:7-9; Ex 3:8) until I come and take you to a land like your own land,

a land of grain and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive oil

and honey, that you may live and not die.'

"Do not listen to Hezekiah when he leads you astray saying,

The Lord will deliver us.

33 (Isa 10:10-11) Has any of the gods of the nations at all delivered

its land from the hand of the king of Assyria?

34 (Isa 10:9) Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad?

Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?

Have they delivered Samaria from my hand?

35 (Da 3:15) Who among all the gods of the lands have delivered their land

out of my hand, that the Lord should deliver Jerusalem from my hand?"

36 But the people were silent and answered him not a word,

for the king's command was, "Do not answer him."

37 Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe,

and Joah the son of Asaph, the recorder, came to Hezekiah with their clothes

torn and told him the words of the Rabshakeh.

[19] Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech thee, save thou us out of his

hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD

God, even thou only.

[20] Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the

LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib

king of Assyria I have heard.

[21] This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin

the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the

daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.

[22] Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou

exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy

One of Israel.

[23] By the messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With

the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the height of the mountains, to

the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down the tall cedar trees thereof, and

the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the lodgings of his

borders, and into the forest of his Carmel.

[24] I have digged and drunk strange waters, and with the sole of my feet

have I dried up all the rivers of besieged places.

[25] Hast thou not heard long ago how I have done it, and of ancient times

that I have formed it? now have I brought it to pass, that thoum shouldest be

to lay waste fenced cities into ruinous heaps.

[26] Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and

confounded; they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as

the grass on the housetops, and as corn blasted before it be grown up.

[27] But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy

rage against me.

[28] Because thy rage against me and thy tumult is come up into mine ears,

therefore I will put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I

will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.

[29] And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such things

as grow of themselves, and in the second year that which springeth of the

same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat

the fruits thereof.

[30] And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall yet again

take root downward, and bear fruit upward.

[31] For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out

of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this.

[32] Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall

not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with

shield, nor cast a bank against it.

[33] By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not

come into this city, saith the LORD.

[34] For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my

servant David's sake.

[35] And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out,

and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five

thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all

dead corpses.

[36] So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and

dwelt at Nineveh.

[37] And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his

god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword: and

they escaped into the land of Armenia. And Esar-haddon his son reigned in

his stead.

Isaiah 36:4-22

4 The Rabshakeh said to them:

"Say now to Hezekiah: Thus says the great king, the king of Assyria:

What confidence is this that you have?

5 (2Ki 18:7) I say, Your counsel and strength for war are only empty words.

Now on whom do you rely that you rebel against me?

6 (Eze 29:6-7) You rely on the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt,

on which if a man leans, it will go into his hand and pierce it.

So is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who rely on him.

7 (2Ki 18:4-5) But if you say to me, 'We trust in the Lord our God,'

is it not He whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah has taken away,

and said to Judah and to Jerusalem, 'You shall worship before this altar'?

8 "Now therefore, come make a bargain with my master the king of Assyria,

and I will give you two thousand horses, if you are able on your part

to set riders on them.

9 (Isa 10:8) How then will you turn away one captain of the least

of my master's servants and rely on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?

10 (1Ki 13:18) Have I now come up without the approval of the Lord

against this land to destroy it? The Lord said to me,

Go up against this land, and destroy it."

11 (Ezr 4:7; Da 2:4) Then Eliakim and Shebna and Joah said to the Rabshakeh,

"Speak now to your servants in Aramaic, for we understand it.

And do not speak to us in Hebrew

in the ears of the people who are on the wall."

12 But the Rabshakeh said, "Has my master sent me only to your master

and to you to speak these words? Has he not sent me to the men who sit

on the wall, that they may eat their own dung and drink their own urine

with you?"

13 (2Ch 32:18) Then the Rabshakeh stood and cried out with a loud voice

in Hebrew, and said, "Hear the words of the great king, the king of Assyria.

14 Thus says the king, 'Do not let Hezekiah deceive you,

for he shall not be able to deliver you;

15 nor let Hezekiah make you trust in the Lord, saying,

The Lord will surely deliver us.

This city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.'

16 (1Ki 4:25; Zec 3:10) "Do not listen to Hezekiah, for thus says

the king of Assyria: 'Make your peace with me and come out to me,

and eat every one of his vine and every one of his fig tree,

and drink every one the waters of his own cistern,

17 until I come and take you away to a land like your own land,

a land of corn and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards.

18 (Isa 36:15) " 'Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, The Lord will

deliver us. Has any one of the gods of the nations delivered his land out

of the hand of the king of Assyria?

19 (Jer 49:23; Isa 10:9-11) Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad?

Where are the gods of Sepharvaim?

And when have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?

20 (2Ch 32:19) Who are they among all the gods of these lands that have

delivered their land out of my hand, that the Lord should deliver Jerusalem

out of my hand?' "

21 (Pr 26:4) But they held their peace, and answered him not a word,

for the king's commandment was, "Do not answer him."

22 (Isa 36:3; 33:7) Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was

over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph,

the recorder, came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn

and told him the words of the Rabshakeh.

[4] And Rabshakeh said unto them, Say ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the

great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou

trustest?

[5] I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and

strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against

me?

[6] Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; whereon if

a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of

Egypt to all that trust in him.

[7] But if thou say to me, We trust in the LORD our God: is it not he, whose

high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and said to Judah and

to Jerusalem, Ye shall worship before this altar?

[8] Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, to my master the king of

Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy

part to set riders upon them.

[9] How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my

master's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?

[10] And am I now come up without the LORD against this land to destroy it?

the LORD said unto me, Go up against this land, and destroy it.

[11] Then said Eliakim and Shebna and Joah unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray

thee, unto thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it: and

speak not to us in the Jews' language, in the ears of the people that are on

the wall.

[12] But Rabshakeh said, Hath my master sent me to thy master and to thee to

speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men that sit upon the wall,

that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you?

[13] Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews'

language, and said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of

Assyria.

[14] Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be

able to deliver you.

[15] Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will

surely deliver us: this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the

king of Assyria.

[16] Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an

agreement with me by a present, and come out to me: and eat ye every one of

his vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters

of his own cistern;

[17] Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of

corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards.

[18] Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, The LORD will deliver us.

Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of

the king of Assyria?

[19] Where are the gods of Hamath and Arphad? where are the gods of

Sepharvaim? and have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?

[20] Who are they among all the gods of these lands, that have delivered

their land out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of my

hand?

[21] But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's

commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

[22] Then came Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, that was over the household, and

Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, to Hezekiah

with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh.

2) Our Daily Bread for 18 July 2024 Titled The Winning Goal

Acts 11:19-30

The Church in Antioch

19 (Ac 4:36; 15:3) Now those who were scattered by the persecution

that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch,

preaching the word to no one except Jews.

20 (Mt 27:32; Ac 13:1) Some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene,

who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists,

preaching the Lord Jesus.

21 (Lk 1:66; Ac 2:47) The hand of the Lord was with them,

and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.

22 News of these things came to the ears of the church which was

in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

23 (Ac 13:43; 14:22) When he arrived and saw the grace of God,

he rejoiced and exhorted them all to remain with the Lord with a loyal heart.

24 (Ac 5:14; 11:21) For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit

and of faith. And many people were added to the Lord.

25 (Ac 9:11; 9:30) Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul.

26 (Ac 26:28; 1Pe 4:16) When he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.

For a whole year they met with the church and taught a considerable crowd.

And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

27 (Ac 13:1; 1Co 12:28; Ac 2:17) In these days prophets came down

from Jerusalem to Antioch.

28 (Ac 21:10; 18:2) One of them, named Agabus, stood up and prophesied

by the Spirit that there would be a great famine throughout all the world,

which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.

29 Then every disciple, according to his ability, determined to send relief

to the brothers who lived in Judea.

30 (Ac 12:25; 14:23) Indeed they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands

of Barnabas and Saul.

[19] Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose

about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch,

preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.

[20] And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were

come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.

[21] And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed,

and turned unto the Lord.

[22] Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was

in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as

Antioch.

[23] Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and

exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the

Lord.

[24] For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and

much people was added unto the Lord.

[25] Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:

[26] And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to

pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and

taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in

Antioch.

[27] And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

[28] And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the

spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which

came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.

[29] Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to

send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:

[30] Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas

and Saul.

On February 5, 2023, Christian Atsu kicked the winning goal for his football

(soccer) team in a match in Turkey. A star international player, he learned

to play the sport as a kid running barefoot in his home country of Ghana.

Christian was a believer in Christ: "Jesus is the best thing that ever

happened in my life," he said. Atsu posted Bible verses on social media,

was outspoken about his faith, and put it into action by helping finance

a school for orphans.

The day after his winning goal, a devastating earthquake shook the city

of Antakya, once the biblical city of Antioch. Christian Atsu's apartment

building collapsed, and he went to be with his Saviour.

Two thousand years ago, Antioch was the fountainhead of the early church:

"the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch" (Acts 11:26).

One apostle, Barnabas, said to be "a good man, full of the Holy Spirit"

(v. 24), was instrumental in bringing people to Christ:

"a great number of people were brought to the Lord" (v. 24).

We look to the life of Christian Atsu not to idolise him but to see in his

example an opportunity. Whatever our circumstance in life, we don't know

when God will take us to be with Him. We do well to ask ourselves how we

can be a Barnabas or a Christian Atsu in showing others the love of Christ.

That, above all, is the winning goal.

By: Kenneth Petersen

Reflect & Pray

What does it mean to be a Barnabas to others?

What opportunities do you have to talk about Jesus?

Dear God, I pray that You'll give me

opportunities to share my faith.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 1 Call to the Lord - 2 Samuel 22:3-4

3 (Ge 15:1; Ps 9:9) the God of my strength, in whom I will trust;

my shield and the horn of my salvation,

my fortress and my sanctuary;

my Savior, You save me from violence.

4 (Ps 48:1; 96:4) I call upon the Lord, who is praiseworthy,

and I am saved from my enemies.

3 The God of my rock; in him will I trust:

He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge,

My saviour; thou savest me from violence.

4 I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised:

So shall I be saved from mine enemies.

In the old Days of Television Western, we could always tell who the enemy was.

The bad guys wore black hats; the evil villain had a scar across

his cheek or a patch over one eye. But real life is

not quite so simple . Enemies come in many forms, and often are not easy to

recognise. Sin is an enemy; even those we love can seek

to undermine our faith;

modern materialism and distorted values lead us away from biblical principles.

These enemies may not seek our death in a physical sense,

but their influence results in spiritual death or, at the very least,

immaturity.

Yet God promises to rescue us from our enemies. David describes the Lord as a

"rock", a "shield", a "stronghold", and a "refuge". God provides a stable

foundation for our faith; he products us from the attacks of the enemy;

he offers a place of rest in battle.

Our battles are usually not physical ones, but rather spiritual

and emotional wars.

We struggle with difficult relationships, the burdens of the past,

the subtle accusations of the devil.

But these enemies can be overcome. David says,

"I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise" .

When we turn to the Lord, trust his Word, acknowledge his

worthiness, we put our own problems and difficulties in perspective.

We see that God is able to rescue us, and has promised to do so.

And as we respond to his grace by focusing

on him, we abandon trust in ourselves and allow him to do what he promised.

Application

a) What kinds of enemies do I face?

b) How have I tried to deal with those enemies by myself?

c) How can today's verses help me turn to the sources of my rescue?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

2 Chr 31:21

21 And in every deed that he undertook in the service of the house

of God and with the law and commandment to seek out his God,

he did this with all his heart, and he found success.

21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house

of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God,

he did it with all his heart, and prospered.

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

God's Protection in Times of Trouble

Ps 27:1-6

PSALMS 27

A Psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;

whom will I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life;

of whom will I be afraid?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) When the wicked came against me

to eat my flesh -

my enemies and my foes -

they stumbled and fell.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Though an army should encamp against me,

my heart will not fear;

though war should rise against me,

in this will I be confident.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) One thing I have asked from the Lord,

that will I seek after -

for me to dwell in the house of the Lord

all the days of my life,

to see the beauty of the Lord,

and to inquire in His temple.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in the time of trouble

He will hide me in His pavilion;

in the shelter of His tabernacle He will hide me;

He will set me up on a rock.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8 - 9) Now my head will be lifted up

above my enemies encircling me;

therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes,

came upon me to eat up my flesh,

They stumbled and fell.

3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear:

Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after;

That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,

To behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.

5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion:

In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me;

he shall set me up upon a rock.

6 And now shall mine head be lifted up,

Above mine enemies round about me:

Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy;

I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

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

21st Day of the Month

a) Pray for the leaders our educational system, that they would

have wisdom and make God honouring decisions

(

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make

supplications, prayers, intercessions,

and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life

in all godliness and honesty,

)

b) Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources

they need and the vigilance their work requires.

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord to show live responsibly in Freedom.

Pray to the Lord and pray for Him to over the battle.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, I pray that You'll give me

opportunities to share my faith. "

Pray to the Lord and pray to know him as Salvation, and rescue.

Pray to the Lord and pray to work in the name of the Lord.

Pray to the Lord and pray to sing His praises despite the circumstances.

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 leaders our educational system, that they would

have wisdom and make God honouring decisions

Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources

they need and the vigilance their work requires.

Pray for new Christians in Tunisia who are persecuted by their family members

for leaving Islam.

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.

Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who - The Stones of Blood

Posted by DSY on Sunday, July 21. 2024

The Stones of Blood: A Tale of Two Halves

"The Stones of Blood" is a four-part Doctor Who serial from 1978, featuring the Fourth Doctor and Romana. Here's a breakdown of its strengths and weaknesses:

Strengths:

Intriguing Beginning: The story starts strong with a creepy atmosphere and a gothic horror vibe. The mystery surrounding the strange stones and the sinister De Vries creates genuine intrigue.

Solid Guest Cast: Professor Amelia Rumford, played by the legendary Beatrix Lehmann, is a delight. Her no-nonsense personality and quick wit offer a fun dynamic with the Doctor.

Tom Baker's Doctor: The Fourth Doctor is in top form, showcasing his trademark charm and wit while solving the mystery.

Weaknesses:

Uneven Tone: The story's biggest weakness is the tonal shift in the later episodes. It abruptly transitions from gothic horror to a sci-fi courtroom drama on a spaceship. This jarring change might leave some viewers disoriented.

Underdeveloped Plot: While the initial mystery is interesting, the overall plot feels a bit simplistic once the focus shifts to the alien politics between the Stones' race and the Megara.

Mixed Pacing: The first half is well-paced and suspenseful, but the courtroom scenes in the latter half can feel slow at times.

Overall:

"The Stones of Blood" is a mixed bag. The initial gothic horror elements and strong performances are promising, but the tonal shift and underdeveloped plot hold it back from being a classic.

Rating: 6.5 out of 10

Additional Notes:

This review is based on information from various sources and avoids specific plot details to prevent spoilers.

Some viewers enjoy the courtroom scenes and find them surprisingly humorous.

If you're a fan of classic Doctor Who and enjoy gothic horror elements, the first half might be particularly enjoyable, even if the latter half falls short.

ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - Frontios

Posted by DSY on Sunday, July 21. 2024

Certainly! Here is a review of all four parts of "Doctor Who: Frontios" 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, Tegan, and Turlough arrive on the planet Frontios, where a group of human colonists struggle to survive on a hostile and desolate world. The colonists are led by the ailing Captain Revere and his successor, Plantagenet. The colony is plagued by mysterious "gravitic anomalies" and frequent attacks from beneath the ground, believed to be caused by "Frontios" pulling them into the earth. The episode ends with the discovery that Captain Revere has been killed by these attacks, and his body has disappeared, deepening the mystery.

Review:

Part One sets the stage for a gripping mystery with a bleak and desperate setting. The colonists' struggle for survival and the mysterious attacks create a tense and foreboding atmosphere. The pacing is well-handled, with the Doctor and his companions quickly getting involved in the colony's troubles. The cliffhanger, with the disappearance of Captain Revere's body, effectively heightens the suspense and leaves the audience eager to find out more about the mysterious forces at work.

Rating: 8/10

Part Two

Summary:

As the Doctor investigates further, he discovers that the colony is being attacked by creatures known as the Tractators, who have the ability to manipulate gravity. The Tractators are responsible for the gravitic anomalies and the underground attacks. The colonists are skeptical of the Doctor's warnings and continue to face internal conflicts. Turlough has a traumatic reaction upon encountering the Tractators, revealing a deep-seated fear from his childhood. The episode ends with the Doctor being captured by the Tractators and taken underground.

Review:

Part Two delves deeper into the mystery and introduces the Tractators, adding a menacing and creepy element to the story. Turlough's reaction to the Tractators adds depth to his character and provides a personal connection to the threat. The pacing remains strong, with a mix of action and character moments. The cliffhanger, with the Doctor captured and taken underground, raises the stakes and keeps the tension high.

Rating: 8/10

Part Three

Summary:

The Doctor is held captive by the Tractators, who plan to use his knowledge to further their control over gravity. Meanwhile, Tegan and Turlough work with the colonists to rescue the Doctor and uncover more about the Tractators' plans. They learn that the Tractators intend to use the colonists as a labor force to convert Frontios into a giant spacecraft. The colonists, now convinced of the threat, join forces with the Doctor and his companions to mount a rescue mission. The episode ends with the group preparing for a final confrontation with the Tractators.

Review:

Part Three ramps up the tension and provides more insight into the Tractators' plans, making them a more formidable and interesting adversary. The collaboration between the Doctor, his companions, and the colonists adds a sense of unity and purpose to the narrative. The pacing is well-maintained, with a good balance of exposition and action. The buildup to the final confrontation keeps the audience engaged and invested in the outcome.

Rating: 8/10

Part Four

Summary:

The Doctor and the colonists launch their final attack against the Tractators. With Turlough's knowledge of the creatures, they manage to disrupt the Tractators' control over gravity, freeing the colonists. The Doctor confronts the Tractator leader, the Gravis, and uses the TARDIS to trap the Gravis and neutralize the threat. The colonists begin to rebuild their society, and the Doctor, Tegan, and Turlough leave Frontios, reflecting on the challenges they faced.

Review:

Part Four delivers a satisfying and action-packed conclusion to the story. The final confrontation with the Tractators is well-executed, and the Doctor's clever use of the TARDIS to defeat the Gravis showcases his ingenuity. The resolution provides a hopeful note for the colonists, emphasizing themes of resilience and cooperation. The pacing remains strong, and the episode ties up the narrative threads effectively. The Doctor's reflection on the events adds a thoughtful touch to the ending.

Rating: 8.5/10

Overall Rating and Final Thoughts

"Frontios" is a compelling and well-crafted story that combines mystery, action, and character development. The setting of a struggling human colony on a hostile planet, coupled with the threat of the Tractators, creates a tense and engaging narrative. The Doctor, Tegan, and Turlough are well-utilized, and the story maintains a good balance of suspense and resolution. Here are the individual and overall ratings:

Part One: 8/10

Part Two: 8/10

Part Three: 8/10

Part Four: 8.5/10

Overall Rating: 8.125/10

"Frontios" stands out for its intriguing premise, strong pacing, and effective use of its characters and setting. The story's themes of survival, cooperation, and resilience make it a memorable and impactful entry in the "Doctor Who" series.

Day 202 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 20 July 2024 reflections

Posted by DSY on Saturday, July 20. 2024

Day 202, 20 July 2024

1) Isaiah 34,35 Micah 1,2,3,4,5

Isaiah 34

Judgment on the Nations

1 (Dt 32:1; Isa 41:1) Come near, O nations, to hear;

and listen, O peoples!

Let the earth hear, and all that is in it,

the world, and all that comes from it.

2 For the indignation of the Lord is upon all nations

and His fury upon all their armies;

He has utterly destroyed them,

He has delivered them to the slaughter.

3 (Joel 2:20; Isa 34:7) Their slain also shall be cast out,

and their corpses shall emit their stench,

and the mountains shall be drenched with their blood.

4 (Mt 24:29; Eze 32:7-8) All the host of heaven shall be dissolved,

and the heavens shall be rolled together as a book;

and all their host shall fall down

as the leaf falls from the vine,

and as a falling fig from the fig tree.

5 (Mal 1:4; Isa 63:1 ) For My sword is filled in heaven;

see, it shall come down for judgment on Edom,

and on the people whom I have devoted to destruction.

6 (Isa 63:1; Jer 49:13) The sword of the Lord is filled with blood,

it is made full with fatness,

and with the blood of lambs and goats,

with the fat of the kidneys of rams.

For the Lord has a sacrifice in Bozrah,

and a great slaughter in the land of Edom.

7 (Nu 23:22; Ps 68:30) The wild oxen shall also fall with them,

and the young bulls with the mighty bulls;

so their land shall be soaked with blood,

and their dust become greasy with fat.

8 (Isa 63:4; 61:2) For it is the day of the vengeance of the Lord,

and the year of recompense for the cause of Zion.

9 (Dt 29:23; Ps 11:6 ) Its streams shall be turned into pitch,

and its dust into brimstone,

and its land shall become burning pitch.

10 (Rev 19:3; Isa 13:20) It shall not be quenched night or day;

its smoke shall go up forever.

From generation to generation it shall lie waste;

no one shall pass through it forever and ever.

11 (2Ki 21:13; La 2:8) But the cormorant and the hedgehog shall possess it,

the owl also and the raven shall dwell in it.

And He shall stretch out on it

the line of desolation,

and the plumb line of emptiness.

12 They shall call its nobles to the kingdom, but no one shall be there,

and all her princes shall be nothing.

13 (Jer 9:11; 10:22) Thorns shall come up in her palaces,

nettles and brambles in the fortresses;

and it shall be a habitation of jackals

and a home for owls.

14 (Isa 13:21-22) The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet

with the wolves, and the wild goat shall cry to its kind;

the screech owl also shall rest there

and find for herself a place of rest.

15 (Dt 14:13) There shall the tree snake make its nest and lay eggs,

and it shall hatch and gather them under its protection;

yes, there shall the vultures also be gathered,

every one with its kind.

16 (Isa 30:8) Seek from the book of the Lord, and read.

Not one of these shall be missing,

not one shall lack its mate.

For His mouth has commanded,

and His Spirit has gathered them.

17 (Isa 34:10; Ps 78:55) He has cast the lot for them,

and His hand has divided it to them by line.

They shall possess it forever,

from generation to generation they shall dwell in it.

Isaiah 34

[1] Come near, ye nations, to hear; and hearken, ye people: let the earth

hear, and all that is therein; the world, and all things that come forth of

it.

[2] For the indignation of the LORD is upon all nations, and his fury upon

all their armies: he hath utterly destroyed them, he hath delivered them to

the slaughter.

[3] Their slain also shall be cast out, and their stink shall come up out of

their carcases, and the mountains shall be melted with their blood.

[4] And all the host of heaven shall be dissolved, and the heavens shall be

rolled together as a scroll: and all their host shall fall down, as the leaf

falleth off from the vine, and as a falling fig from the fig tree.

[5] For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon

Idumea, and upon the people of my curse, to judgment.

[6] The sword of the LORD is filled with blood, it is made fat with fatness,

and with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams:

for the LORD hath a sacrifice in Bozrah, and a great slaughter in the land

of Idumea.

[7] And the unicorns shall come down with them, and the bullocks with the

bulls; and their land shall be soaked with blood, and their dust made fat

with fatness.

[8] For it is the day of the LORD's vengeance, and the year of recompences

for the controversy of Zion.

[9] And the streams thereof shall be turned into pitch, and the dust thereof

into brimstone, and the land thereof shall become burning pitch.

[10] It shall not be quenched night nor day; the smoke thereof shall go up

for ever: from generation to generation it shall lie waste; none shall pass

through it for ever and ever.

[11] But the cormorant and the bittern shall possess it; the owl also and

the raven shall dwell in it: and he shall stretch out upon it the line of

confusion, and the stones of emptiness.

[12] They shall call the nobles thereof to the kingdom, but none shall be

there, and all her princes shall be nothing.

[13] And thorns shall come up in her palaces, nettles and brambles in the

fortresses thereof: and it shall be an habitation of dragons, and a court

for owls.

[14] The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the wild beasts of

the island, and the satyr shall cry to his fellow; the screech owl also

shall rest there, and find for herself a place of rest.

[15] There shall the great owl make her nest, and lay, and hatch, and gather

under her shadow: there shall the vultures also be gathered, every one with

her mate.

[16] Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall

fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his

spirit it hath gathered them.

[17] And he hath cast the lot for them, and his hand hath divided it unto

them by line: they shall possess it for ever, from generation to generation

shall they dwell therein.

Isaiah 35

The Future Glory of Zion

1 (Isa 51:3; 55:12-13) The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad,

and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose;

2 (Isa 60:13; 25:9) it shall blossom abundantly

and rejoice even with joy and singing.

The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,

the excellency of Carmel and Sharon.

They shall see the glory of the Lord

and the excellency of our God.

3 (Heb 12:12; Job 4:3-4) Strengthen the weak hands,

and support the feeble knees.

4 Isa 34:8; 28:16 Say to those who are of a fearful heart,

"Be strong, fear not.

Your God will come

with vengeance,

even God with a recompense;

He will come and save you."

5 (Isa 29:18; 32:3-4) Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,

and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.

6 (Lk 11:14; Jn 5:8-9) Then the lame man shall leap as a deer,

and the tongue of the mute sing for joy.

For in the wilderness waters shall break out

and streams in the desert.

7 (Isa 13:22; 34:13) The parched ground shall become a pool,

and the thirsty land springs of water;

in the habitation of jackals where each lay,

there shall be grass with reeds and rushes.

8 (Isa 52:1; 11:16) A highway shall be there, a roadway,

and it shall be called the Highway of Holiness.

The unclean shall not pass on it,

but it shall be for the wayfaring men,

and fools shall not wander on it.

9 (Isa 62:12) No lion shall be there,

nor any ravenous beast shall go up on it;

these shall not be found there,

but the redeemed shall walk there,

10 (Rev 21:4; Isa 25:8) and the ransomed of the Lord shall return

and come to Zion with songs

and everlasting joy upon their heads.

They shall obtain joy and gladness,

and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Isaiah 35

[1] The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the

desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.

[2] It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the

glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and

Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.

[3] Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

[4] Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold,

your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come

and save you.

[5] Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf

shall be unstopped.

[6] Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb

sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the

desert.

[7] And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs

of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with

reeds and rushes.

[8] And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way

of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those:

the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

[9] No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it

shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there:

[10] And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs

and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness,

and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Micah 1

1 (Isa 1:1; Jer 26:18) The word of the Lord, which came to Micah

the Morashite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah,

kings of Judah, which he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem.

2 (Ps 11:4; Isa 1:2) Hear, all you peoples!

Listen, earth and everything in it,

that the Sovereign Lord may be a witness against you,

the Lord from His holy temple.

Judgment Against Samaria and Jerusalem

3 (Am 4:13; Isa 26:21) Look! The Lord is coming out from His place,

so that He might come down and tread upon the high places of the earth.

4 (Na 1:5; Ps 97:5) The mountains will melt beneath Him,

and the valleys split apart

like wax before the fire,

like waters deluged down a slope.

5 (Am 8:14; Jer 2:19) All this because of the transgression of Jacob

and because of the sins of the house of Israel.

What is the transgression of Jacob?

Is it not Samaria?

And what is the high place of Judah?

Is it not Jerusalem?

6 (Eze 13:14; Mic 3:12) Therefore I will make Samaria a heap in the field

for the planting of vineyards.

I will dump her stones into the valley

and expose her foundations.

7 (Dt 23:18; Hos 2:12) All her idols will be shattered,

and her gifts burned with fire,

and I will annihilate her images,

because she gathered them as the wages of a prostitute,

and as the wages of a prostitute they will again be used.

[1] The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of

Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria

and Jerusalem.

[2] Hear, all ye people; hearken, O earth, and all that therein is: and let

the Lord GOD be witness against you, the Lord from his holy temple.

[3] For, behold, the LORD cometh forth out of his place, and will come

down,

and tread upon the high places of the earth.

[4] And the mountains shall be molten under him, and the valleys shall be

cleft, as wax before the fire, and as the waters that are poured down a

steep place.

[5] For the transgression of Jacob is all this, and for the sins of the

house of Israel. What is the transgression of Jacob? is it not Samaria? and

what are the high places of Judah? are they not Jerusalem?

[6] Therefore I will make Samaria as an heap of the field, and as plantings

of a vineyard: and I will pour down the stones thereof into the valley, and

I will discover the foundations thereof.

[7] And all the graven images thereof shall be beaten to pieces, and all the

hires thereof shall be burned with the fire, and all the idols thereof will

I lay desolate: for she gathered it of the hire of an harlot, and they

shall return to the hire of an harlot.

The Lament of Micah

8 (Job 30:29; Isa 20:2-4) Because of this I will lament and wail,

I will go about barefoot and naked;

I will howl like the jackals

and moan like owlets.

9 (Isa 8:7-8; Mic 1:12) For her wound is mortal,

for it has come to Judah;

it has extended to the gate of my people,

to Jerusalem.

10 (2Sa 1:20; Jer 6:26) Do not tell it in Gath,

do not weep at all;

in Beth Ophrah,

roll around in the dust.

11 (Isa 20:4 ) Pass on your way,

inhabitants of Shaphir, naked and ashamed;

the inhabitants of Zaanan

have not come out.

The mourning of Beth Ezel

has taken from you its foothold.

12 (Jer 14:19; Isa 59:9-11) Indeed the inhabitants of Maroth

wait anxiously for good,

because calamity has come down from the Lord

to the gate of Jerusalem.

13 (Jos 10:3; 2Ki 18:17) Harness the chariot to the steeds,

inhabitants of Lachish.

It was the beginning of sin

to the daughter of Zion,

because in you were found

the transgressions of Israel.

14 (Jos 15:44; 2Ki 16:8) Therefore you will give parting gifts

to Moresheth Gath;

the houses of Akzib will be deception

to the kings of Israel.

15 (Jos 15:44; 15:35) I will again bring a conqueror to you,

inhabitants of Mareshah;

the glory of Israel

will come to Adullam.

16 (Isa 22:12; 2Ki 17:6) Make yourself bald and shave your head

for the children of your delight;

make yourself as bald as the eagle,

for they will go from you into exile.

[8] Therefore I will wail and howl, I will go stripped and naked: I will

make a wailing like the dragons, and mourning as the owls.

[9] For her wound is incurable; for it is come unto Judah; he is come unto

the gate of my people, even to Jerusalem.

[10] Declare ye it not at Gath, weep ye not at all: in the house of Aphrah

roll thyself in the dust.

[11] Pass ye away, thou inhabitant of Saphir, having thy shame naked: the

inhabitant of Zaanan came not forth in the mourning of Beth-ezel; he shall

receive of you his standing.

[12] For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came

down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem.

[13] O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she

is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions

of Israel were found in thee.

[14] Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moresheth-gath: the houses of

Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.

[15] Yet will I bring an heir unto thee, O inhabitant of Mareshah: he shall

come unto Adullam the glory of Israel.

[16] Make thee bald, and poll thee for thy delicate children; enlarge thy

baldness as the eagle; for they are gone into captivity from thee.

Micah 2

Woe to the Wicked

1 (Ps 36:4; Ge 31:29) Woe to those who conceive wickedness,

to those who devise evil on their beds!

At morning's light they execute it,

because it is in the power of their hand.

2 (Isa 5:8; Am 8:4) They covet fields and seize them,

and houses and take them.

They defraud a man of his house,

and a fellow man of his inheritance.

3 (Isa 2:11-12; Jer 8:3) Therefore, thus says the Lord:

I am devising disaster against this family,

from which you cannot remove your necks;

and you will not walk haughtily,

for it will be a time of calamity.

4 (Hab 2:6; Nu 23:7) In that day they will take up a taunt against you,

and they will wail a wailing lament, and say:

"We are totally ruined!

He diminishes the portion of my people;

how He removes it from me!

To a traitor He reassigns our fields!"

5 (Dt 32:8; Jos 18:4) Therefore you will not have anyone

to apportion the land by lot

in the assembly of the Lord.

[1] Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when

the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their

hand.

[2] And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take

them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his

heritage.

[3] Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, against this family do I devise

an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks; neither shall ye go

haughtily: for this time is evil.

[4] In that day shall one take up a parable against you, and lament with a

doleful lamentation, and say, We be utterly spoiled: he hath changed the

portion of my people: how hath he removed it from me! turning away he hath

divided our fields.

[5] Therefore thou shalt have none that shall cast a cord by lot in the

congregation of the LORD.

Prophets of Deceit

6 (Am 2:12; Isa 30:10) "Do not prophesy," they say.

"One should not prophesy about these things.

Disgrace will not overtake us."

7 (Ps 15:2; 84:11) Should it be said, O house of Jacob,

"Is the Spirit of the Lord impatient?

Are these His deeds?"

Do not My words benefit

him who walks uprightly?

8 (Ps 120:6-7) But lately My people rise up

like an enemy.

You strip off the rich robe

from those who pass by trustingly,

like men returning from war.

9 (Eze 39:21; Hab 2:14) The women of My people you drive out

from their delightful homes;

from their children

you take My adornment forever.

10 (Dt 12:9; Ps 106:38) Get up and go,

for this is not the resting place,

because uncleanness ruins,

and ruin sickens.

11 (Jer 5:31; Isa 30:10-11) If a man, going about vapidly and deceitfully,

lies, "I will preach for you wine and beer,"

he would be just the preacher for this people.

[6] Prophesy ye not, say they to them that prophesy: they shall not prophesy

to them, that they shall not take shame.

[7] O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD

straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that

walketh uprightly?

[8] Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe

with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

[9] The women of my people have ye cast out from their pleasant houses;

from their children have ye taken away my glory for ever.

[10] Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest: because it is

polluted, it shall destroy you, even with a sore destruction.

[11] If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, saying, I will

prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the

prophet of this people.

The Restoration of Israel

12 (Mic 4:6-7) I will indeed assemble Jacob-all of you;

I will indeed gather the remnant of Israel.

I will place them together like sheep in a fold,

like a herd in its pasture-

thronging with people.

13 (Isa 52:12) He who breaks through has gone up before them;

they will break through and pass the gate and go out by it.

Then their king will pass on before them,

the Lord at their head.

[12] I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of thee; I will surely gather the

remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the

flock in the midst of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of

the multitude of men.

[13] The breaker is come up before them: they have broken up, and have

passed through the gate, and are gone out by it: and their king shall pass

before them, and the LORD on the head of them.

Micah 3

Leaders and Prophets Judged

1 (Ps 82:1-5; Isa 1:10) Then I said:

Listen now, heads of Jacob,

and rulers of the house of Israel.

Should you not know justice?

2 (Ps 53:4; Eze 22:27) You who hate good and love evil,

who tear the skin from My people

and the flesh from their bones;

3 (Ps 14:4; Eze 11:3) you who have eaten the flesh of My people,

and have flayed their skin from them,

and broken their bones in pieces;

who have chopped them up like meat in the pot,

and like flesh in the cauldron.

4 (Isa 1:15; Ps 18:41) Then they will cry out to the Lord,

but He will not answer them;

He will hide His face from them at that time,

because they have wrought evil deeds.

5 (Isa 9:15-16; Jer 14:14-15)Thus says the Lord:

Regarding the prophets

who mislead My people-

the ones who have something to eat

proclaim "Peace,"

but if one does not feed them,

then they prepare for war against him.

6 (Isa 8:20-22; 29:10) Therefore you will have night without vision,

and you will have darkness without divination;

the sun will set upon the prophets,

and black upon them will be the day.

7 (Isa 44:25; Zec 13:4) The seers will be shamed

and the diviners disgraced,

and they will all cover their beards,

for there is no answer from God.

8 (Isa 58:1; Jer 1:18; 6:11) But as for me, I am filled with power,

with the Spirit of the Lord,

and with justice and might,

to declare to Jacob his transgression

and to Israel his sin.

9 (Ps 58:1-2; Isa 1:23) Please hear this, heads of the house of Jacob

and rulers of the house of Israel,

who detest justice

and warp all that is straight,

10 who build Zion with bloodguilt

and Jerusalem with wickedness.

11 (Isa 1:23; Jer 6:13) Her leaders judge for a bribe,

her priests teach for a price,

and her prophets practice divination for money.

Yet upon the Lord they lean, saying,

"Is not the Lord in our midst?

Evil will not come upon us."

12 (Jer 26:18; Ps 79:1) Therefore, because of you,

Zion will be plowed like a field,

Jerusalem will be mounds of ruins,

and the mountain of the house will become wooded heights.

Micah 3

[1] And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the

house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment?

[2] Who hate the good, and love the evil; who pluck off their skin from off

them, and their flesh from off their bones;

[3] Who also eat the flesh of my people, and flay their skin from off them;

and they break their bones, and chop them in pieces, as for the pot, and as

flesh within the caldron.

[4] Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will

even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves

ill in their doings.

[5] Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err,

that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into

their mouths, they even prepare war against him.

[6] Therefore night shall be unto you, that ye shall not have a vision; and

it shall be dark unto you, that ye shall not divine; and the sun shall go

down over the prophets, and the day shall be dark over them.

[7] Then shall the seers be ashamed, and the diviners confounded: yea, they

shall all cover their lips; for there is no answer of God.

[8] But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of

judgment,

and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his

sin.

[9] Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and princes of

the house of Israel, that abhor judgment, and pervert all equity.

[10] They build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.

[11] The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for

hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon

the

LORD, and say, Is not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us.

[12] Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem

shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of the

forest.

Micah 4

The Mountain of the Lord

Isa 2:1-4

1 (Ps 22:27; 86:9) Then it will be that in the latter days,

the mountain of the house of the Lord will be established

as head of the mountains,

and will be lifted up above the hills;

and people will stream to it.

2 (Ps 25:8-9; Isa 54:13) And many nations will come and say,

"Come, that we might go up to the mountain of the Lord,

and to the house of the God of Jacob,

that He might teach us His ways,

and that we might walk in His paths."

For from Zion will go forth the law,

and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

3 (Isa 2:4) Then He will judge between many peoples

and mediate for mighty nations far and wide;

they will beat their swords into plowshares,

and their spears into pruning hooks.

Nation will not take up sword against nation,

and they will no longer train for war.

4 (1Ki 4:25; Isa 1:20) Then each man will sit under his vine

and under his fig tree,

and no one will make them afraid;

for the mouth of the Lord of Hosts has spoken.

5 (Zec 10:12; 2Ki 17:29) For all the peoples may walk,

each in the name of his God,

but we will walk in the name of the Lord

our God forever and ever.

[1] But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the

house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it

shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it.

[2] And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the

mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will

teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go

forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

[3] And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar

off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into

pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall

they learn war any more.

[4] But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and

none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the LORD of hosts hath spoken

it.

[5] For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will

walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever.

The Promise of Restoration

6 (Zep 3:19; Ps 147:2) In that day, declares the Lord,

I will assemble the lame

and gather the banished

and those whom I have afflicted;

7 (Isa 24:23; Da 7:14) and I will make the lame into a remnant,

and the banished into a mighty nation;

and the Lord will reign over them on Mount Zion

from this time forth and forevermore.

8 (Zec 9:10) As for you, watchtower of the flock,

citadel of the daughter of Zion,

to you it will come, the former dominion will come,

kingship for the daughter of Jerusalem.

9 (Jer 8:19) Now why do you cry loudly?

Have you no king?

Has your counselor perished,

that agony has seized you like the woman in labor?

10 (2Ki 20:18; Isa 48:20) Writhe and bring forth, daughter of Zion,

like the woman in labor,

because now you will go forth from the city

and reside in the field,

and you will come to Babylon.

There you will be rescued;

there the Lord will redeem you

from the hand of your enemies.

11 (Ob 1:12; Isa 5:25-30) But now many nations

are gathered against you, saying,

"May she be defiled,

and may our eyes gaze upon Zion."

12 (Isa 55:8; Lk 3:17) But they do not know

the thoughts of the Lord,

and they do not understand His plan,

that He has gathered them like sheaves to the threshing floor.

13 (Isa 23:18; Da 2:44) Arise and thresh, daughter of Zion,

for I will make your horn iron;

your hoofs I will make bronze,

and you will shatter many peoples.

I will devote their pillage to the Lord,

their wealth to the Lord of all the earth.

[6] In that day, saith the LORD, will I assemble her that halteth, and I

will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted;

[7] And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off

a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from

henceforth, even for ever.

[8] And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion,

unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to

the daughter of Jerusalem.

[9] Now why dost thou cry out aloud? is there no king in thee? is thy

counseller perished? for pangs have taken thee as a woman in travail.

[10] Be in pain, and labour to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, like a woman

in travail: for now shalt thou go forth out of the city, and thou shalt

dwell in the field, and thou shalt go even to Babylon; there shalt thou be

delivered; there the LORD shall redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies.

[11] Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be

defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion.

[12] But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they his

counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor.

[13] Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron,

and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people:

and I will consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the

Lord of the whole earth.

Micah 5

The Ruler From Bethlehem

1 (La 3:30; Job 16:10) Now gather yourself in troops, O daughter of troops;

he has laid siege against us.

With a rod they will strike

the judge of Israel on the cheek.

2 (Zec 9:9; Mt 2:6) But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,

although you are small among the tribes of Judah,

from you will come forth for Me

one who will be ruler over Israel.

His origins are from of old,

from ancient days.

3 (Isa 10:20-21; Hos 11:8) Therefore He will give them up,

until the time when she who is in labor has given birth,

and the rest of his brothers will return

to the children of Israel.

4 (Mic 7:14; Lk 1:32) He will stand and shepherd

in the strength of the Lord,

in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God;

then they will live securely, because now He will be great

until the ends of the earth;

5 (Lk 2:14; Zec 9:10) and He will be their peace.

The Remnant of Jacob Delivered

When Assyria enters our land

and treads through our palaces,

then we will raise up against him seven shepherds

and eight commanders of men.

6 (Ge 10:8-11; Isa 14:25) They will shepherd the land of Assyria

with the sword, and the land of Nimrod at her gates;

He will rescue us from Assyria,

when he enters our land

and when he treads within our border.

7 (Mic 5:3; Dt 32:2) Then the remnant of Jacob will be

in the midst of many peoples,

like dew from the Lord,

like showers upon the grass,

which do not wait for a man

and do not linger for the sons of men.

8 (Ps 50:22; Mic 4:13) The remnant of Jacob will be among the nations,

in the midst of many peoples,

like a lion among the beasts of the forest,

like a young lion among flocks of sheep,

which when it passes through, tramples and mauls,

without rescuer.

9 (Isa 26:11; Ps 21:8) Your hand will be lifted up over your adversaries,

and all your enemies will be cut off.

10 (Zec 9:10; Hos 14:3) And in that day, declares the Lord,

I will cut off your horses from among you,

and I will destroy your chariots.

11 (Isa 2:12-17) Then I will cut off the cities of your land,

and I will overthrow your strongholds;

12 then I will cut off sorceries from your hand,

and you will no longer have fortune-tellers.

13 (Eze 6:9) Then I will cut off your idols,

and your sacred stones from among you,

and you will no longer bow down

to the work of your hands;

14 (Ex 34:13) then I will root out your Asherah idols from among you,

and I will annihilate your cities.

15 (Ps 149:7; Mic 5:8) And in anger and wrath I will take vengeance

on the nations that have not listened.

Micah 5

[1] Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege

against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.

[2] But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands

of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in

Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

[3] Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth

hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the

children of Israel.

[4] And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty

of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be

great unto the ends of the earth.

[5] And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our

land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against

him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.

[6] And they shall waste the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of

Nimrod in the entrances thereof: thus shall he deliver us from the Assyrian,

when he cometh into our land, and when he treadeth within our borders.

[7] And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew

from the LORD, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor

waiteth for the sons of men.

[8] And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of

many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among

the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth

in pieces, and none can deliver.

[9] Thine hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all thine

enemies shall be cut off.

[10] And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that I will cut

off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy chariots:

[11] And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and throw down all thy

strong holds:

[12] And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have

no more soothsayers:

[13] Thy graven images also will I cut off, and thy standing images out of

the midst of thee; and thou shalt no more worship the work of thine hands.

[14] And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: so will I

destroy thy cities.

[15] And I will execute vengeance in anger and fury upon the heathen, such

as they have not heard.

2) Our Daily Bread for 20 July 2024 titled

Taking Responsibility for Words

Proverbs 15:1-9

1 (Pr 25:15; Jdg 8:1-3; Pr 15:18) A soft answer turns away wrath,

but grievous words stir up anger.

2 (Pr 12:23; 13:16) The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright,

but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

3 (Jer 16:17; Heb 4:13) The eyes of the Lord are in every place,

keeping watch on the evil and the good.

4 (Pr 3:18; 12:18) A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,

but perverseness in it crushes the spirit.

5 (Pr 10:1; 13:1) A fool despises his father's instruction,

but he who regards reproof is prudent.

6 (Pr 8:21) In the house of the righteous is much treasure,

but in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

7 (Mt 12:34) The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,

but the heart of the foolish does not do so.

8 (Pr 15:29; 21:27) The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

9 (1Ti 6:11; Pr 21:21) The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord,

but He loves him who follows after righteousness.

1 A soft answer turneth away wrath:

But grievous words stir up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright:

But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place,

Beholding the evil and the good.

4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life:

But perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction:

But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure:

But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge:

But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD:

But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD:

But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Proverbs 18:21

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,

and those who love it will eat its fruit.

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue:

And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

It's almost unheard of for institutions to admit guilt after a tragedy.

But one year after a seventeen-year-old student's death by suicide,

a prestigious school admitted it "fell tragically short" in protecting him.

The student had been relentlessly bullied, and school leaders, despite knowing

about the mistreatment, did little to protect him. The school has now

committed to taking significant steps to combat bullying and better care for

students' mental health.

The devastation caused by bullying is a stark example of the power of words.

In the book of Proverbs, we're taught to never take the impact of words

lightly, for "the tongue has the power of life and death" (Proverbs 18:21).

What we say can either lift up or crush another. At its worst, cruel words

can be a factor contributing to literal death.

How do we bring life with what we say? Scripture teaches that our words flow

from either wisdom or foolishness (15:2). We find wisdom by drawing close to

God, the source of wisdom's life-giving power (3:13, 17-19).

We all have a responsibility-in words and actions-to take seriously the impact

of words, and to care for and protect those wounded by what others have said.

Words can kill, but compassionate words can also heal, becoming

a "tree of life" (15:4) to those around us.

By: Monica La Rose

Reflect & Pray

When have you seen careless words cause damage?

How can you show God's compassion through what you say?

Loving God, please help me never take the impact of words

lightly but rely on You to speak what brings life.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 7 God's Bulldozer - Luke 3:5-6

5 (Isa 40:4; 42:16) Every valley shall be filled

and every mountain and hill shall be brought low;

and the crooked shall be made straight

and the rough ways shall be made smooth;

6 (Isa 40:5; 52:10) and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

5 Every valley shall be filled,

And every mountain and hill shall be brought low;

And the crooked shall be made straight,

And the rough ways shall be made smooth;

6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

When a new highway is being constructed, the roads crew work hard

in preparing for the new surface to be laid. Giant bulldozers cut through

the hillsides, moving earth, leveling, filling, evening the path out where

the roadway will run. When the work is first begun, if often looks like chaos:

and even after the highway begins to take shape, the land is still ugly,

scarred by the unsightly gashes cut through the landscape. Yet after

the work is completed and the grass and trees are replanted, we forget

the temporary upheaval and see only the

beauty of the land and the convenience of the new roadway.

In Luke 3:5-6, John the Baptist presents a prophecy of the coming of Christ,

a prophecy quoted from Isaiah 40:3-5 . The prophecy speaks of the preparation

of the world for the coming Messiah, but is also applies to the preparation

of the individual heart to receive him.

Sometimes, the Holy Spirit must do major work in our hearts to prepare us for

the coming of Christ into our live. Like a bulldozer, he brings down the

mountains of pride in our lives. He fill the empty places , corrects

the crooked, grades down the rough edges of our hearts.

Often this is not pleasant work. We prefer to maintain the rugged landscape

of Self, and we do not like the ugly scars that are left after the bulldozer

has done its job.

But if we submit to the Spirit's "Construction work" in us, the way will be

paved for the Lord to enter into our lives, and others will see in us,

the way be paved for the Lord to enter into our lives, and other will see

in us the glory and salvation of our God.

Application

a) What "construction work" has to Holy Spirit done in me?

b) What restoration has taken place because of that work?

c) How do today's verses help me put in perspective the work

God still want to do in me?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Haggai 2:7-9

7 (1Ki 8:11; Isa 60:7) And I will shake all the nations,

and they will come with the wealth of all nations,

and I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord of Hosts.

8 (Isa 60:17) The silver is mine, and the gold is Mine,

says the Lord of Hosts.

9 (Isa 9:6-7) The glory of this latter house will be greater

than the former, says the Lord of Hosts. And in this place

I will give peace, says the Lord of Hosts.

7 and I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations

shall come: and I will fill this house with glory,

saith the LORD of hosts.

8 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.

9 The glory of this latter house shall be greater

than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place

will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.

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

God's Help in Times of Temptation

James 1:12-18

Trial and Temptation

12 (Jas 2:5; 1Co 9:25; 2Ti 4:8) Blessed is the man who endures temptation,

for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life,

which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

13 Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God,"

for God cannot be tempted with evil; neither does He tempt anyone.

14 But each man is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed.

15 (Job 15:35; Ps 7:14) Then, when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin;

and when sin is finished, it brings forth death.

16 (Jas 1:19; 2:5) Do not err, my beloved brothers.

17 (Mal 3:6; Nu 23:19; Jn 3:27) Every good gift and every perfect gift

is from above and comes down from the Father of lights,

with whom is no change or shadow of turning.

18 (1Pe 1:23; Jn 1:13; Rev 14:4) Of His own will He brought us forth with

the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of His creatures.

12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried,

he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised

to them that love him.

13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God:

for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

14 but every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust,

and enticed.

15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin:

and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

16 Do not err, my beloved brethren.

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness,

neither shadow of turning.

18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth,

that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

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

20th Day of the Month

a) Pray for the children of Canada, that they would come to know

Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.

( Matthew 19:14

14 (Mt 18:3; Lk 18:16-17)

But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me,

and do not forbid them. For to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."

14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not,

to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

)

b) Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not

against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.

(

Eph 6:12

12 (Eph 1:3; 1:21) For our fight is not against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers

of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces

of evil in the heavenly places.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,

against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against

spiritual wickedness in high places.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and and pray to be on His side for His word

shall be fulfilled.

Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, please help me never take the impact of words

lightly but rely on You to speak what brings life."

Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to work restoration in you.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Creator of Wealth.

Pray to the Lord and pray to that He will lead you away from temptation.

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 children of Canada, that they would come to know

Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.

Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not

against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.

Pray that Christians in the rural area of Bangladesh, including former

Muslims, will have access to God's Word.

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.

Google Gemini comments on Doctor Who - The Pirate Planet

Posted by DSY on Saturday, July 20. 2024

Here's a review of all 4 parts of Doctor Who - The Pirate Planet:

Swashbuckling Sci-Fi with a Twist

The Pirate Planet is a wildly imaginative adventure that injects a dose of spacefaring piracy into the Doctor Who universe. Here's a breakdown of its strengths and weaknesses:

Strengths:

Brilliant Premise: The concept of a hollowed-out planet that plunders resources is both unique and visually striking. It provides a fresh take on space exploration.

Compelling Characters: The Captain, with his blustery demeanor and hidden depths, is a captivating antagonist. The supporting cast, including the quirky Mr. Fibuli and the mysterious Mentiads, is equally interesting.

Witty Dialogue: Douglas Adams' writing shines through with clever wordplay and humorous exchanges, adding a touch of lightheartedness to the story.

Twists and Turns: The plot keeps you guessing with unexpected reveals and hidden agendas. The true nature of Zanak and Xanxia's involvement add layers to the story.

Weaknesses:

Overstuffed Plot?: The narrative can feel a bit overstuffed at times, with multiple ideas and subplots vying for attention. This might make the pacing feel uneven.

Uneven Acting: While some performances are strong, others might feel a bit melodramatic or stiff, which is a characteristic of some classic Doctor Who serials.

Special Effects: By today's standards, the visual effects might appear dated. However, this is a minor issue considering the era it was produced in.

Overall:

The Pirate Planet is a fun and imaginative story with a memorable villain and plenty of humorous moments. While the plot can feel crowded and the acting might not be universally praised, the sheer inventiveness of the concept and the strong performances from key characters make it a worthwhile watch for Doctor Who fans.

Rating: 8 out of 10

Additional Notes:

This review is based on information from various sources and avoids specific plot details to prevent spoilers.

If you're looking for a deeper analysis, consider searching for reviews that delve into specific aspects you're interested in, like the portrayal of the Doctor and Romana, or the social commentary present in the story.

ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - The Awakening

Posted by DSY on Saturday, July 20. 2024

Certainly! Here is a review of all two parts of "Doctor Who: The Awakening" 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, Tegan, and Turlough arrive in the English village of Little Hodcombe, where a historical re-enactment of an English Civil War battle is taking place. They are there to visit Tegan's grandfather, Andrew Verney, but quickly discover that something is wrong. The village is under the influence of a psychic creature known as the Malus, which feeds on the violence of the re-enactment and has created a time distortion linking the present with the Civil War era. The episode ends with the Malus becoming more active and menacing.

Review:

Part One sets up an intriguing mystery with the blend of historical re-enactment and supernatural elements. The village of Little Hodcombe provides a quaint yet eerie setting. The introduction of the Malus and the time distortion adds a layer of suspense and danger. The pacing is effective, gradually building tension as the Doctor and his companions uncover the strange happenings in the village. The cliffhanger effectively raises the stakes, making the audience eager to see how the Doctor will handle the emerging threat.

Rating: 8/10

Part Two

Summary:

The Doctor and his companions work to stop the Malus and save the villagers from its influence. They learn that Sir George Hutchinson, who is leading the re-enactment, is under the control of the Malus and is intensifying the violence to feed the creature. The Doctor confronts the Malus in the church, where its presence is strongest. With the help of the villagers, the Doctor is able to destroy the Malus, breaking its hold over the village. The episode concludes with the villagers returning to normalcy and the Doctor, Tegan, and Turlough departing.

Review:

Part Two resolves the story with a mix of action and clever problem-solving by the Doctor. The confrontation with the Malus in the church is tense and atmospheric. The resolution is satisfying, with the Doctor using both intellect and the support of the villagers to overcome the threat. The pacing remains strong, maintaining suspense and urgency throughout. The themes of power, influence, and the danger of losing oneself to violence are effectively conveyed. The final scenes provide a sense of closure and relief.

Rating: 8/10

Overall Rating and Final Thoughts

"The Awakening" is a concise and engaging story that effectively blends historical elements with supernatural and sci-fi themes. The setting of Little Hodcombe and the concept of the Malus create a compelling and atmospheric narrative. The Doctor, Tegan, and Turlough are well-utilized, and the story maintains a good balance of mystery, action, and character development. Here are the individual and overall ratings:

Part One: 8/10

Part Two: 8/10

Overall Rating: 8/10

"The Awakening" stands out for its intriguing premise, strong pacing, and effective use of historical re-enactment as a plot device. The story's themes and resolution are handled well, making it a memorable and enjoyable entry in the "Doctor Who" series.

Day 201 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 19 July 2024 reflections

Posted by DSY on Friday, July 19. 2024

Day 201, 19 July 2024

1) Isaiah 30-33

Isaiah 30

The Warning of Judah

1 (Isa 1:2; 29:15) Woe to the rebellious children,

says the Lord, who take counsel, but not from Me,

and make an alliance, but not of My Spirit,

in order to add sin to sin;

2 (Nu 27:21; Isa 36:6) they walk down to Egypt

and have not asked from My mouth,

to strengthen themselves in the safety of Pharaoh

and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!

3 (Isa 20:5) Therefore the safety of Pharaoh shall be your shame

and the trust in the shadow of Egypt your humiliation.

4 (Isa 19:11; Jer 43:7) For their princes were at Zoan,

and their ambassadors came to Hanes.

5 (Jer 2:36; Isa 30:7) They all will be ashamed

of a people who cannot profit them,

who are not a help or profit,

but a shame and also a reproach.

6 (Dt 8:15; Isa 46:1-2; Jer 11:4) The burden of the beasts of the Negev.

Through a land of trouble and anguish,

from which comes the lioness and lion,

the viper and fiery flying serpent,

they will carry their riches on the shoulders of young donkeys,

and their treasures on the humps of camels,

to a people who shall not profit them.

7 For the Egyptians shall help in vain and to no purpose.

Therefore, I have called her,

"Rahab who has been exterminated."

8 (Isa 8:1; Hab 2:2) Now go, write it before them on a tablet,

and note it in a book,

that it may serve in the time to come

as a witness forever;

9 (Isa 30:1 ) for this is a rebellious people, lying children,

children who refuse to listen to the law of the Lord;

10 (Am 7:13; Jer 11:21) they say to the seers,

"You must not see visions,"

and to the prophets,

"You must not prophesy to us right things;

speak to us pleasant things,

prophesy illusions.

11 Get out of the way,

turn aside from the path,

let us hear no more

about the Holy One of Israel."

12 (Isa 5:24) Therefore, thus says the Holy One of Israel:

Because you despise this word

and trust in oppression and perverseness,

and rely on them,

13 (1Ki 20:30; Ps 62:3) therefore this iniquity shall be to you

as a breach ready to fall, swelling up in a high wall,

whose collapse comes suddenly, in an instant.

14 (Ps 2:9; Jer 19:10-11) He shall break it as the breaking of the potter's

vessel that is broken in pieces;

He shall not spare so that there shall not be found in the breaking of it

a shard to take fire from the hearth

or with which to take water out of a cistern.

15 (Isa 32:17; 7:4) For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel:

In returning and rest you shall be saved;

in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.

Yet you were not willing,

16 (Isa 31:1; 31:3) and you said, "No, for we will flee on horses";

therefore you shall flee.

"And we will ride on swift horses";

therefore those who pursue you shall be swift.

17 (Lev 26:8; 26:36) One thousand shall flee

at the threat of one man;

at the threat of five

you shall flee

until you are left

as a flag on the top of a mountain

and as a banner on a hill.

[1] Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but

not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they

may add sin to sin:

[2] That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to

strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow

of Egypt!

[3] Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in

the shadow of Egypt your confusion.

[4] For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to Hanes.

[5] They were all ashamed of a people that could not profit them, nor be an

help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach.

[6] The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and

anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying

serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and

their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not

profit them.

[7] For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have

I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.

[8] Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it

may be for the time to come for ever and ever:

[9] That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not

hear the law of the LORD:

[10] Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto

us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:

[11] Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One

of Israel to cease from before us.

[12] Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye despise this

word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and stay thereon:

[13] Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall,

swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly at an instant.

[14] And he shall break it as the breaking of the potters' vessel that is

broken in pieces; he shall not spare: so that there shall not be found in

the bursting of it a sherd to take fire from the hearth, or to take water

withal out of the pit.

[15] For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and

rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your

strength: and ye would not.

[16] But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee:

and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be

swift.

[17] One thousand shall flee at the rebuke of one; at the rebuke of five

shall ye flee: till ye be left as a beacon upon the top of a mountain, and

as an ensign on an hill.

God's Promise to Zion

18( Isa 25:9; 2Pe 3:9) Therefore, the Lord longs to be gracious to you,

and therefore, He waits on high to have mercy on you;

for the Lord is a God of justice;

how blessed are all who long for Him.

19 (Ps 50:15; Isa 58:9) O people in Zion, inhabitants in Jerusalem,

you shall weep no more. He will be very gracious to you at the sound

of your cry. When He hears it, He will answer you.

20 (1Ki 22:27; Ps 74:9) Though the Lord has given you the bread of adversity

and the water of affliction, yet He, your Teacher,

will no longer hide Himself,

but your eyes shall see your Teacher.

21 (Ps 25:8-9; Isa 35:8-9) Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying,

"This is the way, walk in it," whenever you turn to the right hand

and when you turn to the left.

22 (Jdg 17:3-4; Isa 46:6) You shall defile also your graven images

overlaid with silver, and your molded images ornamented with gold.

You shall scatter them as an impure thing, and say to them, "Be gone!"

23 (Isa 32:20; Ps 65:9-13) Then He shall give you rain for the seed which you

shall sow in the ground and bread of the increase of the earth.

And it shall be rich and plentiful.

On that day your cattle shall feed in large pastures.

24 (Ge 45:6) The oxen likewise and the young donkeys that work the ground

shall eat cured fodder, which has been winnowed with the shovel and fork.

25 (Isa 35:6-7; 43:19-20) There shall be on every high mountain

and on every high hill rivers and streams of waters in the day

of the great slaughter, when the towers fall.

26 (Isa 60:19-20; Dt 32:39) Moreover the light of the moon shall be

as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold,

as the light of seven days, in the day that the Lord binds

up the breach of His people and heals the wound from His blow.

[18] And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and

therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD

is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.

[19] For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no

more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he

shall hear it, he will answer thee.

[20] And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of

affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more,

but thine eyes shall see thy teachers:

[21] And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way,

walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

[22] Ye shall defile also the covering of thy graven images of silver, and

the ornament of thy molten images of gold: thou shalt cast them away as a

menstruous cloth; thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence.

[23] Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground

withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and

plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures.

[24] The oxen likewise and the young asses that ear the ground shall eat

clean provender, which hath been winnowed with the shovel and with the fan.

[25] And there shall be upon every high mountain, and upon every high hill,

rivers and streams of waters in the day of the great slaughter, when the

towers fall.

[26] Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and

the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the

day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the

stroke of their wound.

Judgment on Assyria

27 See, the name of the Lord comes from afar,

burning with His anger, and its burden is heavy;

His lips are full of indignation,

and His tongue as a devouring fire.

28 (Isa 8:8; 11:4) And His breath is as an overflowing stream

which reaches to the middle of the neck,

to sift the nations with the sieve of vanity;

and there shall be a bridle in the jaws of the people,

causing them to err.

29 (Ps 42:4; Isa 2:3) You shall have songs,

as in the night when a festival is kept,

and gladness of heart,

as when one goes with a flute

to come into the mountain of the Lord,

to the Mighty One of Israel.

30 (Ps 18:13-14; Jos 10:11) The Lord shall cause His glorious voice

to be heard,

and shall show the descending of His arm

with the indignation of His anger, and with the flame of a devouring fire,

with scattering, and cloudburst, and hailstones.

31 (Isa 9:4; 10:5) For through the voice of the Lord the Assyrian

shall be beaten down

when He strikes with a rod.

32 (Isa 11:15; 2:19) And every blow of the rod of punishment

which the Lord shall lay on him

shall be with tambourines and harps;

and in battles, brandishing weapons, He will fight them.

33 (2Ki 23:10; Ge 19:24; Jer 19:6) For Topheth has been long prepared,

indeed, for the king it has been prepared.

He has made it deep and large,

a pile of fire with much wood;

the breath of the Lord,

like a stream of brimstone,

kindles it.

[27] Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his anger,

and the burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his

tongue as a devouring fire:

[28] And his breath, as an overflowing stream, shall reach to the midst of

the neck, to sift the nations with the sieve of vanity: and there shall be a

bridle in the jaws of the people, causing them to err.

[29] Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept;

and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the

mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel.

[30] And the LORD shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and shall shew

the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and with

the flame of a devouring fire, with scattering, and tempest, and hailstones.

[31] For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down,

which smote with a rod.

[32] And in every place where the grounded staff shall pass, which the LORD

shall lay upon him, it shall be with tabrets and harps: and in battles of

shaking will he fight with it.

[33] For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he

hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the

breath of the LORD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it.

Isaiah 31

Woe to Those Who Trust Egypt

1 (Ps 20:7; Dt 17:16) Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help,

and rely on horses,

and trust in chariots because they are many,

and in horsemen because they are very strong,

but they do not look to the Holy One of Israel

nor seek the Lord!

2 (Nu 23:19; Isa 45:7) Yet He also is wise and will bring disaster

and will not call back His words,

but will arise against the house of the evildoers

and against the help of those who work iniquity.

3 (Isa 9:17; Eze 28:9) Now the Egyptians are men and not God;

and their horses flesh and not spirit.

When the Lord shall stretch out His hand,

both he who helps shall fall

and he who is helped shall fall down,

and they all shall fail together.

4 (Am 3:8; Isa 42:13; Hos 11:10) For thus the Lord has spoken to me:

Like the lion, and the young lion,

roars over his prey,

against which a multitude of shepherds

is called out against him,

he will not be afraid of their voice,

nor disturbed at their noise,

so shall the Lord of Hosts come down

to fight for Mount Zion, and for its hill.

5 (Ps 91:4; Dt 32:11) Like flying birds,

so the Lord of Hosts will defend Jerusalem.

He will defend and deliver it;

He will pass over and preserve it.

6 (Isa 55:7; Jer 3:10) Turn to Him whom you have deeply betrayed,

O sons of Israel.

7 (Isa 2:20; 30:22) For in that day every man shall cast away

his idols of silver and his idols of gold which your own hands

have made for you as a sin.

8 (Isa 14:25; Ge 49:15) "Then the Assyrian shall fall by the sword

that is not of man,

and the sword not of man shall devour him.

So he shall not escape the sword,

and his young men shall become forced laborers.

9 (Dt 32:31; Isa 18:3) He shall cross over to his stronghold for fear,

and his princes shall be afraid of the banner,"

says the Lord, whose fire is in Zion, and whose furnace is in Jerusalem.

Isaiah 31

[1] Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and

trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are

very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the

LORD!

[2] Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his

words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the

help of them that work iniquity.

[3] Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not

spirit. When the LORD shall stretch out his hand, both he that helpeth shall

fall, and he that is holpen shall fall down, and they all shall fail

together.

[4] For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young

lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth

against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the

noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion,

and for the hill thereof.

[5] As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending

also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.

[6] Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted.

[7] For in that day every man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his

idols of gold, which your own hands have made unto you for a sin.

[8] Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and

the sword, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but he shall flee from the

sword, and his young men shall be discomfited.

[9] And he shall pass over to his strong hold for fear, and his princes

shall be afraid of the ensign, saith the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, and

his furnace in Jerusalem.

Isaiah 32

The Kingdom of Righteousness

1 (Isa 9:6-7; Jer 33:15) See, a king shall reign in righteousness,

and princes shall rule justly.

2 (Isa 25:4; 7:14) A man shall be as a hiding place from the wind,

and a shelter from the tempest,

as rivers of water in a dry place,

as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.

3 (Isa 29:18) The eyes of those who see shall not be blinded,

and the ears of those who hear shall listen.

4 (Isa 29:24) The heart also of the hasty shall understand knowledge,

and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

5 (Isa 5:20) The vile person shall no more be called noble,

nor the rogue be spoken of as generous;

6 (1Sa 24:13; Isa 3:15) for the vile person will speak nonsense,

and his heart will work iniquity:

to practice hypocrisy and to utter error against the Lord,

to keep the hungry unsatisfied and to withhold drink from the thirsty.

7 (Jer 5:26-28; Isa 5:23) The instruments also of the rogue are evil;

he devises wicked schemes to destroy the poor with lying words,

even when the needy speaks right.

8 But the noble devises noble things, and by noble things he stands.

[1] Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in

judgment.

[2] And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from

the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great

rock in a weary land.

[3] And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them

that hear shall hearken.

[4] The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of

the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

[5] The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to

be bountiful.

[6] For the vile person will speak villany, and his heart will work

iniquity, to practise hypocrisy, and to utter error against the LORD, to

make empty the soul of the hungry, and he will cause the drink of the

thirsty to fail.

[7] The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices

to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.

[8] But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he

stand.

The Women of Jerusalem

9 (Isa 28:23; 3:16) Rise up, you women who are at ease,

hear my voice; you careless daughters, give ear to my speech.

10 (Isa 7:23) Within a year and a few days

you shall be troubled, you careless daughters;

for the vintage is ended

and the fruit gathering shall not come.

11 Tremble, you women who are at ease;

be troubled, you careless daughters;

strip, undress,

and put sackcloth on your waist.

12 Beat your breasts for the pleasant fields,

for the fruitful vine,

13 (Isa 22:2; 7:23) for the land of my people

in which thorns and briers shall come up,

yes, for all the joyful houses

and for the jubilant city;

14 (Isa 24:10; 24:12) because the palaces have been forsaken,

the populated city is forsaken.

The forts and towers shall be caves forever,

a joy of wild donkeys, a pasture of flocks,

15 (Isa 29:17; 35:1-2) until the Spirit is poured on us from on high,

and the wilderness is a fruitful field,

and the fruitful field is counted as a forest.

[9] Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless

daughters; give ear unto my speech.

[10] Many days and years shall ye be troubled, ye careless women: for the

vintage shall fail, the gathering shall not come.

[11] Tremble, ye women that are at ease; be troubled, ye careless ones:

strip you, and make you bare, and gird sackcloth upon your loins.

[12] They shall lament for the teats, for the pleasant fields, for the

fruitful vine.

[13] Upon the land of my people shall come up thorns and briers; yea, upon

all the houses of joy in the joyous city:

[14] Because the palaces shall be forsaken; the multitude of the city shall

be left; the forts and towers shall be for dens for ever, a joy of wild

asses, a pasture of flocks;

[15] Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be

a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.

The Peace of God's Reign

16 Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness,

and righteousness will abide in the fruitful field.

17 (Ps 119:165; Ro 14:17) The work of righteousness shall be peace,

and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.

18 (Hos 2:18-23; Zec 2:5) My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation

and in secure dwellings

and in quiet resting places;

19 (Isa 28:17; 26:5) and it shall hail when the forest comes down,

and the city shall be utterly laid low.

20 (Ecc 11:1; Isa 30:23-24) How blessed are you

who sow beside all waters,

who send out freely the ox and the donkey.

[16] Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain

in the fruitful field.

[17] And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of

righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

[18] And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure

dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

[19] When it shall hail, coming down on the forest; and the city shall be

low in a low place.

[20] Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the

feet of the ox and the ass.

Isaiah 33

A Prophecy of Deliverance

1 (Isa 21:2; Mt 7:2) Woe to you, O destroyer,

though you were not destroyed, and he who is treacherous,

though others did not deal treacherously with you!

When you cease destroying, you shall be destroyed;

and when you finish dealing treacherously,

others shall deal treacherously with you.

2 (Isa 25:9; 26:8) O Lord, be gracious to us; we have waited for You.

Be our strength every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.

3 At the noise of the tumult, the people flee;

at the lifting up of Yourself, the nations scatter;

4 your spoil is gathered like the caterpillar gathers;

as locusts rush about, men rush about on it.

5 (Isa 2:17) The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high;

He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

6 (Mt 6:33; Ps 112:1-3) He shall be the stability of your times,

a wealth of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge;

the fear of the Lord is His treasure.

7 (2Ki 18:18; Isa 36:22) Listen! Their valiant ones cry in the streets;

the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.

8 (Jdg 5:6) The highways lie waste, the wayfaring man ceases.

He has broken the covenant, he has despised the cities,

he has no regard for man.

9 (Isa 35:2; 65:10) The earth mourns and languishes;

Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down.

Sharon is like a wilderness,

and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits.

Impending Judgment on Israel

10 (Ps 12:5) "Now I will rise," says the Lord,

"now I will be exalted,

now I will be lifted up.

11 (Ps 7:14; Isa 59:4) You have conceived chaff,

you shall bring forth stubble;

My breath, as fire, shall devour you.

12 (2Sa 23:6-7; Isa 27:4) The people shall be burned to lime,

as thorns cut up are burned in the fire."

13 (Ps 48:10; Isa 49:1) Hear what I have done, you who are far away;

and you who are near, acknowledge My might.

14 (Heb 12:29; Isa 66:24) The sinners in Zion are afraid;

fearfulness has seized the hypocrites:

"Who among us can live with the continual fire?

Who among us can live with everlasting burning?"

15 (Ps 119:37) He who walks righteously

and speaks uprightly,

he who rejects unjust gain

and shakes his hands from holding bribes,

who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed,

and shuts his eyes from seeing evil:

16 He shall dwell on high;

his place of defense shall be the impregnable rock;

his bread shall be given him,

his waters shall be sure.

[1] Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled; and dealest

treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with thee! when thou shalt

cease to spoil, thou shalt be spoiled; and when thou shalt make an end to

deal treacherously, they shall deal treacherously with thee.

[2] O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm

every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.

[3] At the noise of the tumult the people fled; at the lifting up of thyself

the nations were scattered.

[4] And your spoil shall be gathered like the gathering of the caterpiller:

as the running to and fro of locusts shall he run upon them.

[5] The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with

judgment and righteousness.

[6] And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and

strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.

[7] Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the ambassadors of peace

shall weep bitterly.

[8] The highways lie waste, the wayfaring man ceaseth: he hath broken the

covenant, he hath despised the cities, he regardeth no man.

[9] The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down:

Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits.

[10] Now will I rise, saith the LORD; now will I be exalted; now will I lift

up myself.

[11] Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath, as

fire, shall devour you.

[12] And the people shall be as the burnings of lime: as thorns cut up shall

they be burned in the fire.

[13] Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near,

acknowledge my might.

[14] The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the

hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us

shall dwell with everlasting burnings?

[15] He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth

the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that

stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing

evil;

[16] He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of

rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.

The Land of the Majestic King

17 (Isa 6:5) Your eyes shall see the King in His beauty;

they shall see the land that is very far away.

18 (2Ki 18:14; 1Co 1:20) Your heart shall meditate on terror:

"Where is he who counts?

Where is he who weighs?

Where is he who counts the towers?"

19 (Isa 28:11; Dt 28:49-50) You shall not see a fierce people any more,

a people of unintelligible speech which no one comprehends,

of a stammering tongue which no one understands.

20 (Ps 46:5; Isa 32:18) Look upon Zion, the city of our appointed feasts;

your eyes shall see Jerusalem,

a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down;

not one of its stakes shall ever be removed,

nor shall any of its cords be broken.

21 (Ps 46:4-5) But there the glorious Lord will be to us

a place of broad rivers and streams

on which no boat with oars shall go

and on which no gallant ship shall pass,

22 (Jas 4:12; Ps 89:18) for the Lord is our judge,

the Lord is our lawgiver,

the Lord is our king;

He will save us.

23 (2Ki 7:8; Ps 68:12) Your tackle hangs loose;

it cannot hold the base of its mast securely,

nor spread out the sail.

Then the prey of an abundant spoil shall be divided;

the lame shall take the prey.

24 (Jer 50:20; 1Jn 1:7-9) The inhabitant shall not say, "I am sick";

the people who dwell there shall be forgiven their iniquity.

[17] Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land

that is very far off.

[18] Thine heart shall meditate terror. Where is the scribe? where is the

receiver? where is he that counted the towers?

[19] Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than

thou canst perceive; of a stammering tongue, that thou canst not understand.

[20] Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see

Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not

one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the

cords thereof be broken.

[21] But there the glorious LORD will be unto us a place of broad rivers and

streams; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship

pass thereby.

[22] For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our

king; he will save us.

[23] Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast,

they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided;

the lame take the prey.

[24] And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell

therein shall be forgiven their iniquity.

2) Our Daily Bread for 16 July 2024 Titled
"https://odb.org/2024/07/19/brokenness-that-blesses">

Entitled Useless Without Love

James 2:3-6

3 and you have respect for him who wears the fine clothing and say to him,

"Sit here in a good place," and say to the poor, "Stand there,"

or "Sit here under my footstool,"

4 (Jn 7:24) have you not then become partial among yourselves

and become judges with evil thoughts?

5 (Mt 5:3; Lk 6:20; 12:21) Listen, my beloved brothers. Has God not chosen

the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom

which He has promised to those who love Him?

6 (1Co 11:22; Ac 8:3) But you have despised the poor.

Do not rich men oppress you and drag you before the judgment seats?

[3] And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto

him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there,

or sit here under my footstool:

[4] Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil

thoughts?

[5] Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world

rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that

love him?

[6] But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you

before the judgment seats?

2 Corinthians 4:7

7 (2Co 5:1; La 4:2) But we have this treasure in earthen vessels,

the excellency of the power being from God and not from ourselves.

[7] But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the

power may be of God, and not of us.

His back is hunched, and he walks with a cane, but his many years of

spiritual shepherding are evidence that he leans on God-the source of his

strength. In 1993, the Reverend William Barber II was diagnosed with

a debilitating disease that causes the vertebrae of the spine to fuse

together. In a not-so-subtle way, he was told, "Barber, you probably gonna

need to figure out another thing to do besides pastoring, because the church

ain't gonna want [someone disabled] to be their pastor." But Barber overcame

that hurtful comment. God has not only used him as a pastor, but he's also

been a powerful, respected voice for underserved and marginalised people.

Though the world may not fully know what to do with those with disabilities,

God does. Those who value beauty and brawn and things that money can buy can

miss the good that accompanies uninvited brokenness. The rhetorical question

of James and the principle underneath it are worth considering:

"Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world

rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that

love him?" (James 2:5). When health or strength or other things are reduced,

one's faith needn't follow suit. By God's strength, it can be the opposite.

Our lack can be a catalyst to trust Him. Our brokenness, as was the case

with Jesus, can be used of Him to bring good to our world.

By: Arthur Jackson

Reflect & Pray

In what ways are you weak or broken?

How can your weakness be used as an asset to encourage others?

Father, please help me to bring You honour despite my weaknesses.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 4 -The Blessings of Grace Day 6 - A Reasonable Alternative

Isaiah 1:18

18 (Ps 51:7; Rev 7:14) "Come now, and let us reason together, "

says the Lord. Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;

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

18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD:

though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;

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

"Is Christianity Reasonable?" Linda Wanted to Know. "I've heard all my life

that faith is a crutch, an invention of weak minds to assure them

of some order in the world."

Linda was not alone in her objection; thinking people for generations

have been asking themselves the same question.

God is not intimidated by our questions; in fact, he confronts the issue

head-on in the Scriptures. "Let us reason together," the Lord invites.

Even according to the most basic of human reasoning,

faith is a reasonable alternative , a rational choice for a thinking person.

God indicates in his Word that confession and forgiveness are "reasonable".

"Think!" God says. "You sin, and you know it. You are not even able to be

true to your own principles. You cannot deal with your sin by will power

or effort. But I can deal with it! I can forgive it - and I will"

We cannot come to faith in God through Christ by intellect alone, of course.

Our spirits much reach out in faith, beyond what we can see. But intellect

supports faith; trusting in Christ is an eminently rational decision.

In Deut 30:1-20 , God set before the people a choice: Life or Death, blessing

or cursing. "Choose Life!" he tells them. We have the same choice.

The ultimate decision is thus simplified, the 'rational' alternative becomes

clear. We can choose death, by attempting to control our own destinies ,

or life, by giving ourselves fully into the hand of the Master.

Application

a) Why is the choice to acknowledge my sin and receive forgiveness a

'Rational choice'?

b) What are the alternatives to such a decision?

c) What other aspects of God's word

and work in my life seem 'reasonable' to me?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Mark 4:23-29

23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15) "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."

24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear.

The measure you give will be measured for you,

and to you who hear will more be given.

25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given.

And from him who has not will be taken, even what he has."

The Parable of the Growing Seed

26 (Mt 13:24) He said, "The kingdom of God is like a man

who scatters seed on the ground.

27 (Ecc 11:5) He sleeps and rises night and day,

and the seed sprouts and grows; he does not know how.

28 For the earth bears fruit by itself: first the blade,

then the head, then the full seed in the head.

29 (Joel 3:13) But when the grain is ripe,

immediately he applies the sickle because the harvest has come."

23 "If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. "

24 And he said unto them, "Take heed what ye hear:

with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you:

and unto you that hear shall more be given.

25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not,

from him shall be taken even that which he hath.

26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should

cast seed into the ground;

27 and should sleep, and rise night and day,

and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.

28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade,

then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

29 But when the fruit is brought forth,

immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come."

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

God's Gift of Salvation

Ps 51:1-13

PSALMS 51

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David,

when Nathan the Prophet came to him,

after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

1 Have mercy on me, O God,

according to Your lovingkindness;

according to the abundance of Your compassion,

blot out my transgressions.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,

and cleanse me from my sin.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For I acknowledge my transgressions,

and my sin is ever before me.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Against You, You only, have I sinned,

and done this evil in Your sight,

so that You are justified when You speak,

and You are blameless when You judge.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I was brought forth in iniquity,

and in sin my mother conceived me.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) You desire truth in the inward parts,

and in the hidden part You make me to know wisdom.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3 ) Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;

wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Make me to hear joy and gladness,

that the bones that You have broken may rejoice.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Hide Your face from my sins,

and blot out all my iniquities.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Create in me a clean heart, O God,

and renew a right spirit within me.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not cast me away from Your presence,

and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.

12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,

and uphold me with Your willing spirit.

13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways,

and sinners will return to You.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet

came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba.

1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness:

According unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity,

And cleanse me from my sin.

3 For I acknowledge my transgressions:

And my sin is ever before me.

4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight:

That thou mightest be justified when thou speakest,

and be clear when thou judgest.

5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity;

And in sin did my mother conceive me.

6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts:

And in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean:

Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

8 Make me to hear joy and gladness;

That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

9 Hide thy face from my sins,

And blot out all mine iniquities.

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God;

And renew a right spirit within me.

11 Cast me not away from thy presence;

And take not thy holy spirit from me.

12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;

And uphold me with thy free spirit.

13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways;

And sinners shall be converted unto thee.

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

19th Day of the Month

a) Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders

as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society

(

1 Tim 2:1-2

)

b) Pray for the province of Prince Edward Island

I) Pray for the leaders of Prince Edward Island,

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 and pray to put your trust in Him.

Pray to the Lord: "Father, please help me to bring You honour despite

my weaknesses."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as the source of forgiveness of sin.

Pray to the Lord and pray plant spiritual seeds.

Pray to the Lord and pray for Him to purge your sins.

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 the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders

as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society.

Pray for Christians in Mozambique who have fled attacks by militant Islamists

and are concerned about the welfare of their family members.

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.

Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who - The Ribos Operation

Posted by DSY on Friday, July 19. 2024

Here's a review of Doctor Who - The Ribos Operation, based on what I can find through other sources:

Intriguing Start to the Key to Time Arc

The Ribos Operation kicks off the sprawling Key to Time storyline with a fun and engaging adventure. It offers a good mix of elements:

Classic Adventure Feel: The serial delivers a strong classic Doctor Who experience with a fantastical setting, memorable characters, and a dash of whimsy.

Solid Characters: The guest cast shines, with a ruthless ruler, a comedic duo of conmen, and a scientist questioning his reality. The Doctor and Romana's dynamic is fresh, with Romana being a new Time Lady companion.

Shifting Tone: The story cleverly shifts from lighthearted to more serious moments, foreshadowing the show's future direction. This tonal shift might feel a bit abrupt at times.

Intrigue and Mystery: The plot, while not overly complex, keeps you guessing with hidden agendas, double-crosses, and the search for the first segment of the Key to Time.

Points to Consider:

Plot Overstuffed?: Some might find the narrative a bit crowded with multiple subplots vying for attention.

Classic Serial Length: At four parts, it might feel a tad long for some modern viewers.

Overall:

The Ribos Operation is a well-crafted serial that effectively launches the Key to Time arc. It's a good entry point for classic Doctor Who fans and offers a fun adventure with a strong cast and a touch of mystery.

Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Additional Notes:

This review is based on information from various sources and doesn't include specific plot details to avoid spoilers.

If you'd like to delve deeper, consider searching for reviews that mention specific aspects you're interested in, like the performances or the set design.

ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - Warriors of the Deep

Posted by DSY on Friday, July 19. 2024

Certainly! Here is a review of all four parts of "Doctor Who: Warriors of the Deep" 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, Tegan, and Turlough arrive on Sea Base 4, an underwater military installation in the year 2084. Earth is divided between two rival superpowers, and Sea Base 4 is a critical part of the Western bloc's defenses. The Doctor quickly realizes that the base is under threat from the Silurians and Sea Devils, ancient reptilian races who once ruled the Earth. The episode ends with the Silurians beginning their attack on the base.

Review:

Part One sets up an interesting premise, revisiting the Silurians and Sea Devils, classic foes from the Doctor's past. The underwater setting of Sea Base 4 adds a unique and claustrophobic atmosphere. The political tension between the superpowers and the internal dynamics of the base's crew are well-established. The pacing is steady, building up to the Silurians' attack. The cliffhanger is effective, creating anticipation for the conflict to come.

Rating: 7.5/10

Part Two

Summary:

The Doctor and his companions work to warn the crew of Sea Base 4 about the impending Silurian and Sea Devil attack. However, their warnings are met with skepticism and mistrust. The base commander, Vorshak, is particularly resistant to the Doctor's advice. The Silurians and Sea Devils infiltrate the base, taking control of key areas. The Doctor attempts to mediate, hoping to prevent a full-scale conflict. The episode ends with the Sea Devils launching an assault on the command center.

Review:

Part Two intensifies the conflict, showcasing the Doctor's attempts to broker peace between humans and the Silurians. The mistrust and political tension within the base add layers to the narrative. The Silurians' and Sea Devils' infiltration is well-executed, creating a sense of imminent danger. The pacing is maintained, with a balance of action and character interactions. The cliffhanger leaves the audience on edge, eager to see the outcome of the Sea Devils' assault.

Rating: 7/10

Part Three

Summary:

The conflict escalates as the Silurians and Sea Devils gain further control over the base. The Doctor continues to advocate for a peaceful resolution, but his efforts are hindered by both the base crew's hostility and the Silurians' aggressive tactics. The base's power systems are compromised, and the situation becomes increasingly dire. The Doctor discovers that the Silurians plan to use the base's nuclear weapons to destroy humanity. The episode ends with the Doctor and his companions trapped in a flooding section of the base.

Review:

Part Three ramps up the tension, with the stakes becoming increasingly high. The Doctor's persistent attempts at diplomacy highlight his character, though they are met with resistance from all sides. The base's deteriorating conditions and the looming threat of nuclear annihilation create a gripping narrative. The pacing is brisk, and the sense of urgency is palpable. The cliffhanger with the flooding section adds a dramatic touch, emphasizing the peril faced by the Doctor and his companions.

Rating: 7.5/10

Part Four

Summary:

The Doctor and his companions escape the flooding section and work to prevent the Silurians from launching the base's nuclear weapons. The Doctor confronts the Silurian leader, Ichtar, in a final attempt to stop the conflict. Despite the Doctor's efforts, the situation spirals out of control, leading to a tragic and violent conclusion. The base is left in ruins, and many lives are lost. The Doctor reflects on the senselessness of the conflict as he and his companions leave.

Review:

Part Four delivers a tense and tragic conclusion to the story. The Doctor's final confrontation with Ichtar underscores the futility of war and the cost of mistrust. The narrative does not shy away from the darker aspects of the conflict, resulting in a poignant and impactful ending. The pacing is tight, and the resolution, while grim, is fitting for the story's themes. The final scenes provide a somber reflection on the consequences of the conflict.

Rating: 8/10

Overall Rating and Final Thoughts

"Warriors of the Deep" is a compelling story that revisits classic foes and explores themes of war, mistrust, and the cost of conflict. The underwater setting of Sea Base 4 adds a unique and atmospheric backdrop to the narrative. Here are the individual and overall ratings:

Part One: 7.5/10

Part Two: 7/10

Part Three: 7.5/10

Part Four: 8/10

Overall Rating: 7.5/10

The serial stands out for its tense atmosphere, complex themes, and the Doctor's persistent efforts to mediate peace. While the story is darker and more tragic than some other "Doctor Who" episodes, it effectively conveys the stakes and consequences of the conflict, making "Warriors of the Deep" a memorable and thought-provoking entry in the series.

Day 200 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 18 July 2024 reflections

Posted by DSY on Thursday, July 18. 2024

Day 200, 18 July 2024

1) Isaiah 28, 29, 30

Isaiah 28

Woe to the Leaders of Ephraim and Judah

1 (Hos 7:5; Isa 28:3-4) Woe to the proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim,

whose glorious beauty is a fading flower

which is at the head of the fertile valley

of those who are overcome with wine!

2 (Isa 30:30; Eze 13:11) See, the Lord has a mighty and strong one,

as a tempest of hail and a destroying storm,

as a flood of mighty overflowing waters,

He has cast it down to the earth with His hand.

3 (Isa 26:6) The proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim

is trodden under foot;

4 (Mic 7:1; Na 3:12) and the fading flower of its glorious beauty,

which is at the head of the fertile valley,

shall be like a first-ripe fig before the summer,

which when one sees, while it is yet in his hand,

he eats it up.

5 (Isa 62:3; 41:16) In that day the Lord of Hosts

shall become a crown of glory

and a diadem of beauty

to the remnant of His people,

6 (1Ki 3:28; Jn 5:30) a spirit of justice

for him who sits in judgment,

and strength

to those who turn away the battle at the gate.

7 (Ps 107:27; Pr 20:1) But they also have erred through wine

and stagger from strong drink;

the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink,

they are confused by wine,

they stagger from strong drink;

they err while having visions,

they stumble when rendering judgment.

8 (Jer 48:26) For all the tables are full of vomit

and filthiness so that there is no clean place.

9 (Ps 131:2; Jer 6:10) "To whom shall He teach knowledge,

and to whom shall He interpret the message?

Those just weaned from the milk

and drawn from the breasts?

10 For He says,

'Precept upon precept, precept upon precept,

line upon line, line upon line,

here a little, there a little.'"

11 (1Co 14:21) For with stammering lips and foreign tongue

He will speak to this people,

12 (Mt 11:28-29; Isa 30:15) He who said to them,

"This is the rest. Give rest to the weary,"

and, "This is repose,"

yet they would not listen.

13 (Mt 21:44) So the word of the Lord will be to them,

"Precept upon precept, precept upon precept,

line upon line, line upon line,

here a little, there a little,"

that they might go and fall backward,

be broken, snared, and taken captive.

14 (Isa 1:10; 28:22) Therefore, hear the word of the Lord, Oscoffers,

who rule this people who are in Jerusalem,

15 (Isa 8:7-8; Da 11:22) because you have said,

"We have made a covenant with death,

and with hell we are in agreement.

The overflowing scourge shall not come to us

when it passes through,

for we have made lies our refuge

and under falsehood we have hid ourselves."

[1] Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious

beauty is a fading flower, which are on the head of the fat valleys of them

that are overcome with wine!

[2] Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one, which as a tempest of

hail and a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, shall

cast down to the earth with the hand.

[3] The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet:

[4] And the glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall

be a fading flower, and as the hasty fruit before the summer; which when he

that looketh upon it seeth, while it is yet in his hand he eateth it up.

[5] In that day shall the LORD of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a

diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people,

[6] And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for

strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.

[7] But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out

of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they

are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they

err in vision, they stumble in judgment.

[8] For all tables are full of vomit and filthiness, so that there is no

place clean.

[9] Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand

doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.

[10] For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line,

line upon line; here a little, and there a little:

[11] For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.

[12] To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to

rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.

[13] But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept

upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a

little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared,

and taken.

[14] Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this

people which is in Jerusalem.

[15] Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell

are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it

shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under

falsehood have we hid ourselves:

A Cornerstone in Zion

16 (Ps 118:22; Mt 21:42; Ro 9:33) Therefore, thus says the Lord God:

See, I lay in Zion a stone,

a tested stone,

a precious cornerstone, firmly placed;

he who believes shall not act hastily.

17 (2Ki 21:13; Isa 28:2) I shall make justice the measuring line

and righteousness the plummet;

then the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies

and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.

18 (Isa 7:7; 28:15) Your covenant with death shall be annulled,

and your agreement with hell shall not stand;

when the overflowing scourge passes through,

then you shall be trodden down by it.

19 As often as it passes through, it shall seize you;

for morning by morning it shall pass through,

anytime by day or night.

It shall be terror only

to understand the report.

20 The bed is too short to stretch out,

and the covering is too small to wrap oneself in it.

21 (Jos 10:10; 10:12) For the Lord shall rise up as at Mount Perazim,

He shall be wrathful as in the Valley of Gibeon

to do His work, His unusual work,

and bring to pass His task, His exceptional task.

22 (Isa 10:22-23 ) Now therefore, do not continue as mockers,

lest your bonds be made stronger;

for I have heard from the Lord God of Hosts

of determined destruction upon the whole earth.

23 Give ear and hear my voice;

listen and hear my speech.

24 Does the plowman plow all day to sow?

Does he continually turn and break the clods of his ground?

25 Does he not level its surface

and sow dill and scatter the cumin

and plant wheat in rows,

barley in its place

and the rye within its area?

26 For his God instructs

and teaches him appropriately.

27 (Am 1:3) For the dill is not threshed with a threshing instrument,

nor is a cartwheel driven over the cumin;

but the dill is beaten out with a staff,

and the cumin with a rod.

28 Grain for bread is crushed;

so he does not continue to thresh it forever,

nor break it with the wheel of his cart,

nor crush it with his horsemen.

29 (Isa 9:6; Ro 11:33) This also comes from the Lord of Hosts,

who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.

[16] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a

foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure

foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

[17] Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet:

and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall

overflow the hiding place.

[18] And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement

with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through,

then ye shall be trodden down by it.

[19] From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you: for morning by

morning shall it pass over, by day and by night: and it shall be a vexation

only to understand the report.

[20] For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and

the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.

[21] For the LORD shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in

the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring

to pass his act, his strange act.

[22] Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I

have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon

the whole earth.

[23] Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech.

[24] Doth the plowman plow all day to sow? doth he open and break the clods

of his ground?

[25] When he hath made plain the face thereof, doth he not cast abroad the

fitches, and scatter the cummin, and cast in the principal wheat and the

appointed barley and rie in their place?

[26] For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him.

[27] For the fitches are not threshed with a threshing instrument, neither

is a cart wheel turned about upon the cummin; but the fitches are beaten out

with a staff, and the cummin with a rod.

[28] Bread corn is bruised; because he will not ever be threshing it, nor

break it with the wheel of his cart, nor bruise it with his horsemen.

[29] This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in

counsel, and excellent in working.

Isaiah 29

Woe to the City of David

1 (2Sa 5:9 ) Woe to Ariel, to Ariel,

the city where David lived!

Add year to year,

observe your feasts on schedule.

2 Yet I will distress Ariel,

and she shall be a city of lamenting and sorrow,

and she shall be as an Ariel to me.

3 (Lk 19:43-44; Eze 21:22) I will encamp against you all around,

and will lay siege against you with a mound,

and I will raise forts against you.

4 (Isa 8:19) You shall be brought down, and shall speak from the ground,

and from the dust where you are prostrate your speech shall come;

your voice shall also be as that of a ghost from the ground;

and your speech shall whisper from the dust.

5 (1Th 5:3; Isa 17:13-14 ) Moreover the multitude of your enemies shall

become like fine dust,

and the multitude of the ruthless ones as chaff which blows away;

and it shall happen in an instant, suddenly.

6 (Mt 24:7; Mk 13:8) You shall be punished from the Lord of Hosts

with thunder and earthquake and loud noise,

with storm and tempest, and the flame of a devouring fire.

7 (Job 20:8; Ps 73:20) The multitude of all the nations

who fight against Ariel,

even all who fight against her and her stronghold, and who distress her,

shall be as a dream of a night vision.

8 It shall even be as when a hungry man dreams, and he eats;

but when he awakens, his hunger is not satisfied;

or as when a thirsty man dreams, and he is drinking;

but when he awakens, he is faint, and his thirst is not quenched;

so shall the multitude of all the nations be

who fight against Mount Zion.

9 (Isa 51:21-22; 19:14) Be delayed and wait,

blind yourselves and be blind.

They are drunk, but not with wine.

They stagger, but not with strong drink.

10 (Ro 11:8; Ps 69:23) For the Lord has poured out

on you the spirit of deep sleep

and has closed your eyes, the prophets;

and He has covered your heads, the seers.

11 (Isa 8:16; Da 12:4) The whole vision will be to you as the words

of a book that is sealed, which when they deliver it to one who is learned,

saying, "Read this, please," he shall say, "I cannot, for it is sealed."

12 Then the book shall be delivered to him who is not learned, saying,

"Read this, please." And he shall say, "I cannot read."

13 (Col 2:22) Therefore, the Lord said:

Because this people draw near with their mouths

and honor Me with their lips,

but have removed their hearts far fromMe,

and their fear toward Me

is tradition by the precept of men,

14 (Hab 1:5; Jer 49:7; Isa 6:9-10) therefore I will once again do

a marvelous work among this people,

even a marvelous work and a wonder;

for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish,

and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hidden.

15 (Isa 30:1; Eze 8:12) Woe to those who deeply

hide their counsel from the Lord

and whose works are done in the dark, and they say,

"Who sees us?" and "Who knows us?"

16 Surely you turn things upside down!

Shall the potter be esteemed as the potter's clay?

Shall what is made say to its maker,

"He did not make me"?

Or shall the thing formed say to him who formed it,

"He has no understanding"?

17 (Isa 32:15) Is it not yet a very little while before Lebanon

shall be turned into a fruitful field,

and the fruitful field shall be counted as a forest?

18 (Isa 35:5; Mt 11:5; Mk 7:37) And on that day the deaf shall hear

the words of a book,

and the eyes of the blind shall see

out of obscurity and darkness.

19 (Jas 2:5; Isa 61:1; Mt 5:5) The meek also shall increase

their joy in the Lord,

and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

20 (Mic 2:1; Isa 29:5) For the ruthless shall come to nothing,

and the scorner will be consumed,

and all who are intent on doing iniquity shall be cut off-

21 (Am 5:10-12) those who cause a man to be indicted by a word,

and lay a snare for him who reproves in the gate,

and turn aside the righteous with meaningless arguments.

22 (Isa 51:2; 45:17)Therefore thus says the Lord, who redeemed Abraham,

concerning the house of Jacob:

Jacob shall not now be ashamed,

nor shall his face now turn pale;

23 (Isa 8:13; 19:25) but when he sees his children,

the work of My hands, in his midst,

they shall sanctify My name

and sanctify the Holy One of Jacob,

and fear the God of Israel.

24 (Isa 28:7) Those also who err in spirit shall know the truth,

and those who murmured shall accept instruction.

Isaiah 29

[1] Woe to Ariel, to Ariel, the city where David dwelt! add ye year to year;

let them kill sacrifices.

[2] Yet I will distress Ariel, and there shall be heaviness and sorrow: and

it shall be unto me as Ariel.

[3] And I will camp against thee round about, and will lay siege against

thee with a mount, and I will raise forts against thee.

[4] And thou shalt be brought down, and shalt speak out of the ground, and

thy speech shall be low out of the dust, and thy voice shall be, as of one

that hath a familiar spirit, out of the ground, and thy speech shall whisper

out of the dust.

[5] Moreover the multitude of thy strangers shall be like small dust, and

the multitude of the terrible ones shall be as chaff that passeth away: yea,

it shall be at an instant suddenly.

[6] Thou shalt be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with

earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of

devouring fire.

[7] And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, even all

that fight against her and her munition, and that distress her, shall be as

a dream of a night vision.

[8] It shall even be as when an hungry man dreameth, and, behold, he eateth;

but he awaketh, and his soul is empty: or as when a thirsty man dreameth,

and, behold, he drinketh; but he awaketh, and, behold, he is faint, and his

soul hath appetite: so shall the multitude of all the nations be, that fight

against mount Zion.

[9] Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but

not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink.

[10] For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and

hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he

covered.

[11] And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is

sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray

thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed:

[12] And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read

this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.

[13] Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with

their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart

far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

[14] Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this

people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise

men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.

[15] Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and

their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?

[16] Surely your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as the

potter's clay: for shall the work say of him that made it, He made me not?

or shall the thing framed say of him that framed it, He had no understanding?

[17] Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned into a

fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as a forest?

[18] And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes

of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.

[19] The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among

men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

[20] For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed,

and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:

[21] That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that

reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought.

[22] Therefore thus saith the LORD, who redeemed Abraham, concerning the

house of Jacob, Jacob shall not now be ashamed, neither shall his face now

wax pale.

[23] But when he seeth his children, the work of mine hands, in the midst of

him, they shall sanctify my name, and sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and

shall fear the God of Israel.

[24] They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they

that murmured shall learn doctrine.

Isaiah 30

The Warning of Judah

1 (Isa 1:2; 29:15) Woe to the rebellious children,

says the Lord,

who take counsel, but not from Me,

and make an alliance, but not of My Spirit,

in order to add sin to sin;

2 (Nu 27:21; Isa 36:6) they walk down to Egypt

and have not asked from My mouth,

to strengthen themselves in the safety of Pharaoh

and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!

3 (Isa 20:5) Therefore the safety of Pharaoh shall be your shame

and the trust in the shadow of Egypt your humiliation.

4 (Isa 19:11; Jer 43:7) For their princes were at Zoan,

and their ambassadors came to Hanes.

5 (Jer 2:36; Isa 30:7) They all will be ashamed

of a people who cannot profit them,

who are not a help or profit,

but a shame and also a reproach.

6 (Dt 8:15; Isa 46:1-2; Jer 11:4) The burden of the beasts of the Negev.

Through a land of trouble and anguish,

from which comes the lioness and lion,

the viper and fiery flying serpent,

they will carry their riches on the shoulders of young donkeys,

and their treasures on the humps of camels,

to a people who shall not profit them.

7 For the Egyptians shall help in vain and to no purpose.

Therefore, I have called her,

"Rahab who has been exterminated."

8 (Isa 8:1; Hab 2:2) Now go, write it before them on a tablet,

and note it in a book,

that it may serve in the time to come

as a witness forever;

9 (Isa 30:1 ) for this is a rebellious people, lying children,

children who refuse to listen to the law of the Lord;

10 (Am 7:13; Jer 11:21) they say to the seers,

"You must not see visions,"

and to the prophets,

"You must not prophesy to us right things;

speak to us pleasant things,

prophesy illusions.

11 Get out of the way,

turn aside from the path,

let us hear no more

about the Holy One of Israel."

12 (Isa 5:24) Therefore, thus says the Holy One of Israel:

Because you despise this word

and trust in oppression and perverseness,

and rely on them,

13 (1Ki 20:30; Ps 62:3) therefore this iniquity shall be to you

as a breach ready to fall, swelling up in a high wall,

whose collapse comes suddenly, in an instant.

14 (Ps 2:9; Jer 19:10-11) He shall break it as the breaking of the potter's

vessel that is broken in pieces;

He shall not spare so that there shall not be found in the breaking of it

a shard to take fire from the hearth

or with which to take water out of a cistern.

15 (Isa 32:17; 7:4) For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel:

In returning and rest you shall be saved;

in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.

Yet you were not willing,

16 (Isa 31:1; 31:3) and you said, "No, for we will flee on horses";

therefore you shall flee.

"And we will ride on swift horses";

therefore those who pursue you shall be swift.

17 (Lev 26:8; 26:36) One thousand shall flee

at the threat of one man;

at the threat of five

you shall flee

until you are left

as a flag on the top of a mountain

and as a banner on a hill.

[1] Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but

not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they

may add sin to sin:

[2] That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to

strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow

of Egypt!

[3] Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in

the shadow of Egypt your confusion.

[4] For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to Hanes.

[5] They were all ashamed of a people that could not profit them, nor be an

help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach.

[6] The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and

anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying

serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and

their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not

profit them.

[7] For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have

I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.

[8] Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it

may be for the time to come for ever and ever:

[9] That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not

hear the law of the LORD:

[10] Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto

us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:

[11] Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One

of Israel to cease from before us.

[12] Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye despise this

word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and stay thereon:

[13] Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall,

swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly at an instant.

[14] And he shall break it as the breaking of the potters' vessel that is

broken in pieces; he shall not spare: so that there shall not be found in

the bursting of it a sherd to take fire from the hearth, or to take water

withal out of the pit.

[15] For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and

rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your

strength: and ye would not.

[16] But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee:

and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be

swift.

[17] One thousand shall flee at the rebuke of one; at the rebuke of five

shall ye flee: till ye be left as a beacon upon the top of a mountain, and

as an ensign on an hill.

God's Promise to Zion

18( Isa 25:9; 2Pe 3:9) Therefore, the Lord longs to be gracious to you,

and therefore, He waits on high to have mercy on you;

for the Lord is a God of justice;

how blessed are all who long for Him.

19 (Ps 50:15; Isa 58:9) O people in Zion, inhabitants in Jerusalem,

you shall weep no more. He will be very gracious to you at the sound

of your cry. When He hears it, He will answer you.

20 (1Ki 22:27; Ps 74:9) Though the Lord has given you the bread of adversity

and the water of affliction, yet He, your Teacher,

will no longer hide Himself,

but your eyes shall see your Teacher.

21 (Ps 25:8-9; Isa 35:8-9) Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying,

"This is the way, walk in it," whenever you turn to the right hand

and when you turn to the left.

22 (Jdg 17:3-4; Isa 46:6) You shall defile also your graven images

overlaid with silver, and your molded images ornamented with gold.

You shall scatter them as an impure thing, and say to them, "Be gone!"

23 (Isa 32:20; Ps 65:9-13) Then He shall give you rain for the seed which you

shall sow in the ground and bread of the increase of the earth.

And it shall be rich and plentiful.

On that day your cattle shall feed in large pastures.

24 (Ge 45:6) The oxen likewise and the young donkeys that work the ground

shall eat cured fodder, which has been winnowed with the shovel and fork.

25 (Isa 35:6-7; 43:19-20) There shall be on every high mountain

and on every high hill rivers and streams of waters in the day

of the great slaughter, when the towers fall.

26 (Isa 60:19-20; Dt 32:39) Moreover the light of the moon shall be

as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold,

as the light of seven days, in the day that the Lord binds

up the breach of His people and heals the wound from His blow.

[18] And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and

therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD

is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.

[19] For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no

more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he

shall hear it, he will answer thee.

[20] And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of

affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more,

but thine eyes shall see thy teachers:

[21] And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way,

walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

[22] Ye shall defile also the covering of thy graven images of silver, and

the ornament of thy molten images of gold: thou shalt cast them away as a

menstruous cloth; thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence.

[23] Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground

withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and

plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures.

[24] The oxen likewise and the young asses that ear the ground shall eat

clean provender, which hath been winnowed with the shovel and with the fan.

[25] And there shall be upon every high mountain, and upon every high hill,

rivers and streams of waters in the day of the great slaughter, when the

towers fall.

[26] Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and

the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the

day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the

stroke of their wound.

Judgment on Assyria

27 See, the name of the Lord comes from afar,

burning with His anger, and its burden is heavy;

His lips are full of indignation,

and His tongue as a devouring fire.

28 (Isa 8:8; 11:4) And His breath is as an overflowing stream

which reaches to the middle of the neck,

to sift the nations with the sieve of vanity;

and there shall be a bridle in the jaws of the people,

causing them to err.

29 (Ps 42:4; Isa 2:3) You shall have songs,

as in the night when a festival is kept,

and gladness of heart,

as when one goes with a flute

to come into the mountain of the Lord,

to the Mighty One of Israel.

30 (Ps 18:13-14; Jos 10:11) The Lord shall cause His glorious voice

to be heard,

and shall show the descending of His arm

with the indignation of His anger, and with the flame of a devouring fire,

with scattering, and cloudburst, and hailstones.

31 (Isa 9:4; 10:5) For through the voice of the Lord the Assyrian

shall be beaten down

when He strikes with a rod.

32 (Isa 11:15; 2:19) And every blow of the rod of punishment

which the Lord shall lay on him

shall be with tambourines and harps;

and in battles, brandishing weapons, He will fight them.

33 (2Ki 23:10; Ge 19:24; Jer 19:6) For Topheth has been long prepared,

indeed, for the king it has been prepared.

He has made it deep and large,

a pile of fire with much wood;

the breath of the Lord,

like a stream of brimstone,

kindles it.

[27] Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his anger,

and the burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his

tongue as a devouring fire:

[28] And his breath, as an overflowing stream, shall reach to the midst of

the neck, to sift the nations with the sieve of vanity: and there shall be a

bridle in the jaws of the people, causing them to err.

[29] Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept;

and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the

mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel.

[30] And the LORD shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and shall shew

the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and with

the flame of a devouring fire, with scattering, and tempest, and hailstones.

[31] For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down,

which smote with a rod.

[32] And in every place where the grounded staff shall pass, which the LORD

shall lay upon him, it shall be with tabrets and harps: and in battles of

shaking will he fight with it.

[33] For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he

hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the

breath of the LORD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it.

2) Our Daily Bread for 18 July 2024 Titled

Renewing Our Strength

Isaiah 40:27-31

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.

[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.

A pair of eagles built a giant nest in a tree a few miles away from my house.

Before long, the enormous birds had eaglets. They cared for their hatchlings

together until one of the adult eagles was tragically struck and killed by a

car. For several days, the surviving eagle flew up and down a nearby river,

as if searching for the lost mate. Finally, the eagle returned to the nest

and assumed the full responsibility of raising the offspring.

In any situation, single parenting can be challenging. The delight a child

brings combined with possible financial and emotional pressure can create

a broad range of experiences. But there's hope for those who have this

important role, and for anyone trying to manage a situation that feels

overwhelming.

God is with us when we feel exhausted and discouraged. Because He's

omnipotent-all powerful-and doesn't change, His strength won't ever expire.

We can trust what the Bible says: "They that wait upon the LORD shall renew

their strength" (Isaiah 40:31). Coming up against our own limits won't

determine what happens to us because we can depend on God to supernaturally

recharge us. Hoping in Him allows us to walk and not faint,

and to "mount up with wings as eagles" (v. 31).

By: Jennifer Benson Schuldt

Reflect & Pray

What feels overwhelming in your life? How might God be encouraging you

to rely on His strength?

Dear heavenly Father, I can't manage this life on my own.

I need You. Please give me Your supernatural strength today.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 5 - 1 John 1:9

9 (Ps 32:5; Pr 28:13) If we confess our sins, He is faithful

and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive

us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

"If God already knows everything about me, everything I've done,

then why do I need to confess it?" Grant struggled with a common

dilemma for many Christians. Indeed, God, knew all his sin - much

better than Grant did himself. But Grant needed to confess,

not for God's benefit, but for his own. Grant needed to agree with God

that his sin was wrong, and put himself in a position to receive God's

grace in forgiveness.

1 John 1:9 make the process quit clear. We confess,

and God forgives and cleanses. Many of us, however, want to take on

God's part as well. We confess, agreeing with God that our sin is wrong.

But then we proceed to try to 'clean up our act,'bargaining with God,

promising that if he will forgive us just this once,

we won't ever to it again.

The problem is, we can never keep such a promise.

We probably will do it again, and then we are back where we started,

begging for forgiveness, and trying once more to cleanse

ourselves for our unrighteousness.

God offers freedom from such futile performance. He says, "Just confess.

Agree that you sinned. Submit yourself to me. Then I'll take over from there."

God's grace does not give us freedom to keep on sinning, of course - we need

to cooperate with the work of his Spirit in our lives and do all we can

to avoid sin. But we do not have to beg God for forgiveness - forgiveness

is offered to us freely.

We do not have to clean up out act before God will accept us; God can make

the necessary changes in our lives. When we confess, submit ourselves to God,

and allow him to work within us, he is able both to forgive us and to cleanse

us from unrighteousness.

Application

a) In what ways have I bartered with God and tried to "Clean up my act"

in order to deserve his forgiveness?

b) What is my part in confession? What is God's response?

Why it is important for me to recognize God's part in my

confession and forgiveness?

c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see

when I lived in darkness?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Philip 4:19

19 (Ro 2:4) But my God shall supply your every need according

to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

19 But my God shall supply all your need according

to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

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

God's Reconciling Peace

Ps 85:8-13

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will hear what God the Lord will speak,

for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints,

but let them not turn again to folly.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely His salvation is near to them who fear Him,

that glory may dwell in our land.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Mercy and truth have met together;

righteousness and peace have kissed.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Truth springs from the ground,

and righteousness looks down from the sky.

12 Yes, the Lord gives that which is good,

and our land shall yield its increase.

13 Righteousness shall go before Him

and prepare a way for His footsteps.

8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak:

For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints:

But let them not turn again to folly.

9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him;

That glory may dwell in our land.

10 Mercy and truth are met together;

Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

11 Truth shall spring out of the earth;

And righteousness shall look down from heaven.

12 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good;

And our land shall yield her increase.

13 Righteousness shall go before him;

And shall set us in the way of his steps.

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

18th Day of the Month

a) Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical

refreshing for the presence of the Lord

( Jer 31:25

25 For I satiate the weary souls and I replenish every languishing soul.

25 For I have satiated the weary soul,

and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.

)

b) Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from

danger and adversity

( Ps 34:7

7 The angel of the Lord camps around those who fear Him,

and delivers them.

7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him,

And delivereth them.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray a pray of intercession for your nation.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear heavenly Father, I can't manage this life on my own.

I need You. Please give me Your supernatural strength today. "

Pray to the Lord and pray to confess yourself as a sinner in the Eyes

of the Lord.

Pray to the Lord and pray to Him as your supplier of Needs.

Pray to the Lord and pray to Know His reconciling peace.

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 pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical

refreshing for the presence of the Lord

Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from

danger and adversity

Pray that in the midst of civil war in the Central African Republic, which is

causing mass displacement, many will turn to Christ.

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.

Day 199 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 17 July 2024 reflections

Posted by DSY on Wednesday, July 17. 2024

Day 199, 17 July 2024

1) Isaiah 23, 24, 25, 26, 27

Isaiah 23

An Oracle Concerning Tyre

1 (Joel 3:4-8; Ge 10:4) The oracle of Tyre.

Wail, O ships of Tarshish,

for Tyre is laid waste

so that there is no house or harbor;

from the land of Cyprus

it is reported to them.

2 (Isa 47:5) Be still, you inhabitants of the coastland,

you merchants of Sidon;

your messengers passed over the sea,

3 (1Ch 13:5; Jer 2:18) and were on many waters;

the grain of the Nile,

the harvest of the River Nile River. was her revenue;

and she was the market of nations.

4 Be ashamed, O Sidon; for the sea has spoken,

even the stronghold of the sea, saying,

"I have not travailed nor brought forth children;

neither have I brought up young men nor raised virgins."

5 (Ex 15:14-16; Jos 2:9-11) When the report reaches Egypt,

they shall be sorely pained at the report of Tyre.

6 (Isa 23:12) Pass over to Tarshish;

wail, O inhabitants of the coastland.

7 (Isa 22:2) Is this your joyous city,

whose origin is from ancient days,

whose feet used to carry her

to sojourn in distant locations?

8 Who has planned this against Tyre,

the crowning city,

whose merchants are princes,

whose traffickers are the honorable of the earth?

9 (Isa 13:11; Job 40:11-12) The Lord of Hosts has purposed it,

to stain the pride of all glory

and to bring into contempt all the honorable of the earth.

10 Pass through your land as the Nile,

O daughter of Tarshish;

there is no more restraint.

11 (Zec 9:3-4; Ex 14:21) He stretched out His hand over the sea,

He shook the kingdoms;

the Lord has given a command against the merchant city,

to destroy its strongholds.

12 (Rev 18:22; Isa 23:1-2) He said: You shall rejoice no more,

O oppressed virgin daughter of Sidon.

Arise, pass over to Cyprus;

there also you shall have no rest.

13 Look at the land of the Chaldeans;

this was a people who was not;

Assyria founded it

for those who dwell in the wilderness.

They set up their siege towers,

they stripped its palaces,

and brought it to ruin.

14 (Isa 23:1) Wail, O ships of Tarshish,

for your stronghold is laid waste.

15 (Jer 25:22) In that day Tyre shall be forgotten for seventy years,

according to the days of one king. After the end of seventy years

Tyre shall sing as a harlot:

16 Take your harp, go about the city,

O forgotten harlot;

make sweet melody, sing many songs,

that you may be remembered.

17 (Na 3:4) At the end of seventy years, the Lord will punish Tyre.

Then she shall turn to her harlot's wages and shall commit fornication

with all the kingdoms on the face of the earth.

18 (Ps 72:10) Her merchandise and her harlot's wages shall be set apart

to the Lord. It shall not be treasured nor stored up, for her merchandise

shall be for those who dwell before the Lord, to eat sufficiently,

and for choice clothing.

Isaiah 23

[1] The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so

that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is

revealed to them.

[2] Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon,

that pass over the sea, have replenished.

[3] And by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, is her

revenue; and she is a mart of nations.

[4] Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, even the strength of

the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I

nourish up young men, nor bring up virgins.

[5] As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely pained at the

report of Tyre.

[6] Pass ye over to Tarshish; howl, ye inhabitants of the isle.

[7] Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days? her own

feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn.

[8] Who hath taken this counsel against Tyre, the crowning city, whose

merchants are princes, whose traffickers are the honourable of the earth?

[9] The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and

to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.

[10] Pass through thy land as a river, O daughter of Tarshish: there is no

more strength.

[11] He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: the LORD

hath given a commandment against the merchant city, to destroy the strong

holds thereof.

[12] And he said, Thou shalt no more rejoice, O thou oppressed virgin,

daughter of Zidon: arise, pass over to Chittim; there also shalt thou have

no rest.

[13] Behold the land of the Chaldeans; this people was not, till the

Assyrian founded it for them that dwell in the wilderness: they set up the

towers thereof, they raised up the palaces thereof; and he brought it to

ruin.

[14] Howl, ye ships of Tarshish: for your strength is laid waste.

[15] And it shall come to pass in that day, that Tyre shall be forgotten

seventy years, according to the days of one king: after the end of seventy

years shall Tyre sing as an harlot.

[16] Take an harp, go about the city, thou harlot that hast been forgotten;

make sweet melody, sing many songs, that thou mayest be remembered.

[17] And it shall come to pass after the end of seventy years, that the LORD

will visit Tyre, and she shall turn to her hire, and shall commit

fornication with all the kingdoms of the world upon the face of the earth.

[18] And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the LORD: it

shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them

that dwell before the LORD, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing.

Isaiah 24

Judgment on the Earth

1 Now the Lord makes the earth empty,

and makes it waste,

and turns it upside down,

and scatters its inhabitants abroad.

2 (Hos 4:9; Eze 7:12-13) It shall be:

as with the people, so with the priest;

as with the servant, so with his master;

as with the maid, so with her mistress;

as with the buyer, so with the seller;

as with the lender, so with the borrower;

as with the creditor, so with the debtor.

3 (Isa 6:11; 24:1) The land shall be utterly emptied,

and utterly despoiled,

for the Lord has spoken this word.

4 (Isa 33:9; Hos 4:3) The earth mourns and fades away,

the world languishes and fades away,

the haughty people of the earth languish.

5 The earth also is defiled by its inhabitants

because they have transgressed the laws,

violated the ordinances,

broken the everlasting covenant.

6 (Zec 5:3-4 ) Therefore, the curse devours the earth,

and those who dwell in it are held guilty.

Therefore, the inhabitants of the earth are burned,

and few men are left.

7 (Isa 16:10; 16:8) The new wine fails, the vine languishes,

all the merry-hearted sigh.

8 (Hos 2:11; Jer 7:34) The joy of tambourines ceases,

the noise of those who rejoice ends,

the joy of the harp ceases.

9 (Ecc 9:7; Isa 5:22) They shall not drink wine with song;

strong drink shall be bitter to those who drink it.

10 The city of confusion is broken down;

every house is shut up so that no one may come in.

11 There is an outcry for wine in the streets,

all joy is turned to gloom,

the joyfulness of the earth is gone.

12 Desolation is left in the city,

and the gate is battered to destruction.

13 For thus it shall be in the midst of the earth

among the peoples,

as the shaking of an olive tree,

and as the gleaning of grapes when the vintage is done.

14 (Isa 54:1) They lift up their voices; they sing for the majesty of the Lord;

they cry aloud from the west.

15 (Mal 1:11; Isa 42:4) Therefore glorify the Lord in the east,

even the name of the Lord God of Israel

in the coastlands of the sea.

16 (Isa 21:2; 33:1) From the uttermost part of the earth we hear songs,

that is, "Glory to the Righteous One."

But I say, Woe to me! Woe to me!

Alas for me!

The treacherous deal treacherously;

indeed, the treacherous deal very treacherously.

17 (Jer 48:43-44) Terror and the pit and the snare are upon you,

O inhabitant of the earth.

18 (Ge 7:11; Ps 18:7) He who flees from the report of disaster

shall fall into the pit,

and he who comes up out of the midst of the pit

shall be taken in the snare.

For the windows from on high are open,

and the foundations of the earth shake.

19 The earth is utterly broken down,

the earth is split through,

the earth is shaken violently.

20 (Isa 19:14; 29:9) The earth reels to and fro like a drunkard,

and it totters like a shack,

and its transgression is heavy upon it,

and it shall fall, never to rise again.

21 (Ps 76:12; Isa 10:12) In that day the Lord shall punish

the host of heaven on high

and the kings of the earth on the earth.

22 (Zec 9:11) They shall be gathered together,

as prisoners are gathered in the dungeon,

and shall be shut up in the prison,

and after many days they shall be punished.

23 (Isa 13:10; 60:19) Then the moon shall be humiliated and the sun ashamed,

when the Lord of Hosts reigns

in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem,

and His glory shall be before His elders.

Isaiah 24

[1] Behold, the LORD maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, and

turneth it upside down, and scattereth abroad the inhabitants thereof.

[2] And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the

servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with

the buyer, so with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as

with the taker of usury, so with the giver of usury to him.

[3] The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the LORD

hath spoken this word.

[4] The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth and fadeth

away, the haughty people of the earth do languish.

[5] The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they

have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting

covenant.

[6] Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein

are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men

left.

[7] The new wine mourneth, the vine languisheth, all the merryhearted do

sigh.

[8] The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the

joy of the harp ceaseth.

[9] They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to

them that drink it.

[10] The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up, that no

man may come in.

[11] There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the

mirth of the land is gone.

[12] In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with

destruction.

[13] When thus it shall be in the midst of the land among the people, there

shall be as the shaking of an olive tree, and as the gleaning grapes when

the vintage is done.

[14] They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the

LORD, they shall cry aloud from the sea.

[15] Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires, even the name of the LORD

God of Israel in the isles of the sea.

[16] From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to

the righteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the

treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers

have dealt very treacherously.

[17] Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the

earth.

[18] And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the

fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the

pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows from on high are open, and

the foundations of the earth do shake.

[19] The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the

earth is moved exceedingly.

[20] The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be removed

like a cottage; and the transgression thereof shall be heavy upon it; and it

shall fall, and not rise again.

[21] And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the

host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth upon the

earth.

[22] And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the

pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be

visited.

[23] Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD

of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his

ancients gloriously.

Isaiah 25

Praise to the Lord

1 (Ex 15:2; Ps 98:1) O Lord, You are my God.

I will exalt You, I will praise Your name,

for You have done wonderful things;

Your plans formed of old

are faithfulness and truth.

2 (Isa 17:1; 13:22) For You have made a city into a heap,

a fortified city into a ruin;

a palace of strangers is a city no longer;

it shall never be built.

3 Therefore a strong people shall glorify You;

cities of ruthless nations shall fear You.

4 (Isa 14:32; 32:2) For You have been a defense to the poor,

a defense to the needy in his distress,

a refuge from the storm,

a shadow from the heat;

for the breath of the ruthless ones

is as a storm against the wall.

5 You bring down the noise of strangers,

as heat in drought;

as the heat by the shadow of a cloud,

the song of the ruthless ones shall be brought low.

6 (Isa 2:2-3; Ps 63:5) In this mountain the Lord of Hosts shall prepare

for all people a lavish feast,

a feast of aged wines,

choice pieces full of marrow, and refined, aged wines.

7 (Eph 4:18) He will destroy in this mountain

the covering which is over all peoples,

even the veil that is spread over all nations.

8 (Rev 21:4; Hos 13:14; 1Co 15:54) He will swallow up death for all time,

and the Lord God will wipe away tears

from all faces;

and the reproach of His people He shall take away

from all the earth,

for the Lord has spoken it.

9 (Ps 20:5; Ge 49:18) It shall be said in that day:

Look, this is our God

for whom we have waited that He might save us.

This is the Lord for whom we have waited;

we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.

10 (Isa 25:6; Jer 48:2) For in this mountain the hand of the Lord shall rest,

and Moab shall be trodden down in his place

as straw is trodden down in the water for the manure pile.

11 (Isa 5:25; 14:26) He shall spread out his hands in the midst of it,

as a swimmer spreads out his hands to swim,

yet the Lord shall bring down his pride

together with the trickery of his hands.

12 (Isa 26:5) The unassailable fortresses of your walls

He shall bring down, lay low,

and bring to the ground,

even to the dust.

Isaiah 25

[1] O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for

thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and

truth.

[2] For thou hast made of a city an heap; of a defenced city a ruin: a

palace of strangers to be no city; it shall never be built.

[3] Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible

nations shall fear thee.

[4] For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in

his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the

blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.

[5] Thou shalt bring down the noise of strangers, as the heat in a dry

place; even the heat with the shadow of a cloud: the branch of the terrible

ones shall be brought low.

[6] And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a

feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of

marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.

[7] And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over

all people, and the vail that is spread over all nations.

[8] He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away

tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away

from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.

[9] And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited

for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we

will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

[10] For in this mountain shall the hand of the LORD rest, and Moab shall be

trodden down under him, even as straw is trodden down for the dunghill.

[11] And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that

swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down their

pride together with the spoils of their hands.

[12] And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down, lay

low, and bring to the ground, even to the dust.

Isaiah 26

A Song of Victory

1 (Isa 60:18; 12:1) In that day this song shall be sung in the land of Judah:

We have a strong city;

He appoints walls

and bulwarks for security.

2 (Ps 118:20; Isa 60:11) Open the gates,

that the righteous nation may enter,

the one who remains faithful.

3 You will keep him in perfect peace,

whose mind is stayed on You,

because he trusts in You.

4 (Isa 12:2; 50:10) Trust in the Lord forever,

for in God the Lord we have an everlasting rock.

5 (Job 40:11-13) For He brings down those who dwell on high,

the lofty city; He lays it low; He lays it low,

even to the ground;

He brings it even to the dust.

6 The foot shall tread it down,

even the feet of the poor

and the steps of the needy.

7 The way of the righteous is smooth;

O Upright One, make the path of the righteous level.

8 In the way of Your judgments, O Lord,

we have waited for You eagerly;

the desire of our souls is Your name,

even Your memory.

9 (Ps 63:1; Mt 6:33 ) With my soul I have desired You in the night;

my spirit within me seeks You diligently;

for when Your judgments are in the earth,

the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.

10 (Hos 11:7; Jn 5:37-38) Though favor is shown to the wicked,

yet he will not learn righteousness;

in the land of uprightness he deals unjustly

and does not perceive the majesty of the Lord.

11 (Isa 5:24; Mic 5:9) Lord, Your hand is lifted up,

but they do not see it.

They see Your zeal for the people and are put to shame;

the fire of Your enemies shall devour them.

12 Lord, You will ordain peace for us,

for You also have done all our works for us.

13 (Isa 2:8) O Lord our God, other lords besides You have had dominion over us,

but through You alone we confess Your name.

14 (Isa 8:19) The dead shall not live;

the departed spirits shall not rise.

Therefore, You have punished and destroyed them

and made all remembrance of them to perish.

15 (Isa 9:3) You have increased the nation, O Lord,

You have increased the nation;

You are glorified;

You have extended all the borders of the land.

16 (Hos 5:15) Lord, in trouble they have sought You;

they poured out a prayer

when Your chastening was on them.

17 (Isa 13:8; Jn 16:21) Like a woman with child,

who is in pain and cries out in her pangs

when she draws near the time of her delivery,

so have we been in Your sight, O Lord.

18 (Ps 17:14) We have been with child, we have been in pain,

we have, as it were, brought forth wind;

we have not accomplished any deliverance in the earth,

nor were the inhabitants of the world born.

19 (Isa 25:8; Da 12:2) Your dead shall live,

their corpses shall arise.

Awake and sing,

you who dwell in dust,

for your dew is as the dew of the dawn,

and the earth shall give birth to the departed spirits.

20 (Ps 30:5; 91:4) Come, my people, enter your chambers,

and shut your doors behind you;

hide for a little while

until the indignation is over.

21 (Job 16:18) For the Lord comes out of His place

to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity;

the earth also shall disclose her bloodshed

and shall cover her slain no more.

Isaiah 26

[1] In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a

strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.

[2] Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may

enter in.

[3] Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee:

because he trusteth in thee.

[4] Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting

strength:

[5] For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth

it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the

dust.

[6] The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps

of the needy.

[7] The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the

path of the just.

[8] Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the

desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.

[9] With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit

within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth,

the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

[10] Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn

righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will

not behold the majesty of the LORD.

[11] LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall

see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine

enemies shall devour them.

[12] LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our

works in us.

[13] O LORD our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but

by thee only will we make mention of thy name.

[14] They are dead, they shall not live; they are deceased, they shall not

rise: therefore hast thou visited and destroyed them, and made all their

memory to perish.

[15] Thou hast increased the nation, O LORD, thou hast increased the nation:

thou art glorified: thou hadst removed it far unto all the ends of the

earth.

[16] LORD, in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when

thy chastening was upon them.

[17] Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery,

is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O

LORD.

[18] We have been with child, we have been in pain, we have as it were

brought forth wind; we have not wrought any deliverance in the earth;

neither have the inhabitants of the world fallen.

[19] Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise.

Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs,

and the earth shall cast out the dead.

[20] Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about

thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be

overpast.

[21] For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants

of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood,

and shall no more cover her slain.

Isaiah 27

The Deliverance of Israel

1 (Ps 104:26; Isa 51:9) In that day

the Lord with His fierce and great

and strong sword shall punish

Leviathan the fleeing serpent,

even Leviathan the twisted serpent;

and He shall slay the dragon that is in the sea.

2 (Jer 2:21) In that day:

Sing of it! A vineyard of red wine.

3 (Isa 58:11; 1Sa 2:9) I, the Lord, am its keeper;

I water it every moment;

lest anyone damage it,

I protect it night and day.

4 (Isa 10:17; Mt 3:12) I have no fury.

Should someone give Me briers and thorns in battle,

then I would step on them,

I would burn them fully.

5 (Job 22:21; Isa 25:4) Or let him rely on My strength;

let him make peace with Me;

let him make peace with Me.

6 (Isa 37:31; Hos 14:5-6) In the days to come Jacob shall take root;

Israel shall blossom and bud

and shall fill the whole world with fruit.

7 (Isa 37:36-38) Has He struck them,

as He struck those who struck them?

Or like the slaughter of His slain,

have they been slain?

8 (Jer 4:11; 10:24) You fought with them by banishing them,

by driving them away.

He has expelled them

on the day of the east wind with His fierce wind.

9 (Isa 17:8; 48:10) Through this, therefore,

the iniquity of Jacob shall be forgiven,

and this will be the full price of the removal of his sin:

when he makes all the stones of the altar

as chalkstones that are pulverized,

when the groves and incense altars

shall not stand.

10 (Isa 17:2; 17:9) For the fortified city shall be desolate,

a homestead forlorn and forsaken like a wilderness;

there the calf shall graze,

and there it shall lie down

and eat its branches.

11 (Isa 1:3; 43:1) When its boughs are withered, they are broken off;

the women come and make a fire with them,

for they are not a people of understanding;

therefore, their Maker will not have mercy on them,

and their Creator will show them no grace.

12 (Ge 15:18; Dt 30:3-4) In that day the Lord shall thresh

from the channel of the RiverEuphrates River. to the stream of Egypt,

and you shall be gathered one by one, O sons of Israel.

13 (Lev 25:9; Mt 24:31) And in that day the great trumpet shall be blown,

and those who were ready to perish in the land of Assyria and the outcasts

in the land of Egypt shall worship the Lord in the holy mount at Jerusalem.

Isaiah 27

[1] In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall

punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent;

and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea.

[2] In that day sing ye unto her, A vineyard of red wine.

[3] I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt it, I

will keep it night and day.

[4] Fury is not in me: who would set the briers and thorns against me in

battle? I would go through them, I would burn them together.

[5] Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and

he shall make peace with me.

[6] He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall

blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit.

[7] Hath he smitten him, as he smote those that smote him? or is he slain

according to the slaughter of them that are slain by him?

[8] In measure, when it shooteth forth, thou wilt debate with it: he stayeth

his rough wind in the day of the east wind.

[9] By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this is all

the fruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all the stones of the altar

as chalkstones that are beaten in sunder, the groves and images shall not

stand up.

[10] Yet the defenced city shall be desolate, and the habitation forsaken,

and left like a wilderness: there shall the calf feed, and there shall he

lie down, and consume the branches thereof.

[11] When the boughs thereof are withered, they shall be broken off: the

women come, and set them on fire: for it is a people of no understanding:

therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, and he that formed

them will shew them no favour.

[12] And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall beat off

from the channel of the river unto the stream of Egypt, and ye shall be

gathered one by one, O ye children of Israel.

[13] And it shall come to pass in that day, that the great trumpet shall be

blown, and they shall come which were ready to perish in the land of

Assyria, and the outcasts in the land of Egypt, and shall worship the LORD

in the holy mount at Jerusalem.

2) Our Daily Bread for 17 July 2024 titled

From Age to Age

Exodus 7:1-13

1 So the Lord said to Moses, "See, I have made you a god to Pharaoh,

and Aaron your brother will be your prophet.

2 (Ex 4:15; 6:29) You shall speak all that I command you,

and Aaron your brother shall tell Pharaoh

to send the children of Israel out of his land.

3 (Ex 4:21; 11:9) But I will harden Pharaoh's heart and multiply My signs

and My wonders in the land of Egypt. 4 (Ex 6:6; 11:9) Nevertheless,

Pharaoh will not listen to you, so that I may lay My hand upon Egypt

and bring forth My armies and My people, the children of Israel,

out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.

5 (Ex 7:17; 8:22) And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord

when I stretch forth My hand upon Egypt and bring out

the children of Israel from among them."

6 (Ex 7:2; Ge 6:22) So Moses and Aaron did it. Just as the Lord commanded

them, so they did. 7 (Dt 31:2; 34:7) Moses was eighty years old,

and Aaron was eighty-three years old when they spoke to Pharaoh.

Aaron's Rod Becomes a Snake

8 Now the Lord spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

9 (Isa 7:11; Jn 2:18) "When Pharaoh shall speak to you, saying,

'Show a miracle,'

then you shall say to Aaron, 'Take your rod, and throw it before Pharaoh,'

and it shall become a serpent."

10 (Ex 4:3) So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh,

and they did what the Lord had commanded.

And Aaron threw down his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants,

and it became a serpent.

11 (Ex 7:22; Ge 41:8; Ex 8:7) Then Pharaoh also called the wise men

and the sorcerers. Then the magicians of Egypt likewise performed

with their secret arts. 12 For every man threw down his rod,

and they became serpents. But Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods.

13 (Ex 4:21; 8:15) Nonetheless, Pharaoh's heart hardened so that

he would not listen to them, just as the Lord had said.

[1] And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh:

and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.

[2] Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall

speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the children of Israel out of his land.

[3] And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, and multiply my signs and my wonders

in the land of Egypt.

[4] But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand upon

Egypt, and bring forth mine armies, and my people the children of Israel,

out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.

[5] And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch forth

mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them.

[6] And Moses and Aaron did as the LORD commanded them, so did they.

[7] And Moses was fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years

old, when they spake unto Pharaoh.

[8] And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

[9] When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you: then

thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it

shall become a serpent.

[10] And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as the LORD

had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his

servants, and it became a serpent.

[11] Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the

magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.

[12] For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but

Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods.

[13] And he hardened Pharaoh's heart, that he hearkened not unto them; as

the LORD had said.

Two grandmothers from Texas became media sensations recently for completing

a journey around the world in eighty days at the age of eighty-one. The

globetrotting best friends of twenty-three years traveled to all seven

continents. They started in Antarctica, tangoed in Argentina, rode camels

in Egypt, and took a sleigh ride while at the North Pole. They visited

eighteen countries including Zambia, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Japan,

and Italy and ended their trip in Australia. The duo said they hoped

they'd inspired future generations to enjoy traveling the world,

regardless of their age.

In Exodus, we read about two octogenarians who were recruited by God for a

different kind of adventure of a lifetime. He called Moses to go to Pharaoh

and demand he free God's people from bondage. God sent Moses' older brother

Aaron for support. "Moses was eighty years old and Aaron eighty-three

when they spoke to Pharaoh" (Exodus 7:7).

This request would feel daunting at any age, but God had handpicked these

brothers for this assignment, and they followed His instructions. "So Moses

and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did just as the Lord commanded" (v. 10).

Moses and Aaron had the honor of witnessing God deliver His people from

more than four hundred years of slavery. These men demonstrate that He can

use us at any age. Whether we're young or older, let’s follow Him wherever

He leads.

By: Nancy Gavilanes

Reflect & Pray

How have you seen God's faithfulness in your life?

How can you serve Him in this season?

Dear God, please help me to follow You all the days of my life.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 4 - freedom from Fear

Psalms 27:1

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom will I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Marcy was afraid of the dark. As a child she slept with a nightlight on,

and even she matured, she still had a fear of dark places.

When she was at home alone, she kept all the lights on,

and a small lamp at her bedside glowed through the night.

The psalmist David reflects that common fear of darkness when he says

"The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?"

David does not say, "The Lord brings light," but "The Lord is my light".

God is the source of understanding and security in our lives.

He is the One who can expose and deal with our fears.

When we are afraid - afraid of losing a job or a loved one,

afraid of making mistakes, afraid of being hurt, afraid of what others may

say about us - we can turn to the Lord who can handle our fears.

He is a "stronghold", a fortress of protection around us,

and in him we are safe.

Often we turn to other places for our security - to the bank account,

to a spouse or loved one, to the approval of the world.

We mistakenly think that these sources can provide a foundation of defence

against uncertainty of life. But when we find that people disappoint us, money

loses its value, and the praise of others is fleeting,

we must turn again to the true source of security, God alone.

Application

a) What sources of security have I trusted in besides God?

What was the result of that trust?

b) In what ways have I depended upon God for my security?

c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see

when I lived in darkness?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Luke 16:10-12

10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful

also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also

in much.

11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who will give you that which is your own?"

10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:

and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who shall give you that which is your own?

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

God's Reconciling Peace

Col 3:12-17

12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another

and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,

even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,

which is the bond of perfection.

15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,

to which also you are called in one body,

rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have

a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye

are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

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

17th Day of the Month

a) Pray for the safety of those

who live in your community -

safety from conflict an crimes

( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls

and security within your towers!

7 Peace be within thy walls,

And prosperity within thy palaces.)

b) Pray for the province of Ontario

I) Pray for the leaders of Ontario,

that God's Spirit would influence

then to act justly,

serve with integrity

and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good

and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use

the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and and pray to know Him as deliverer.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me to follow

You all the days of my life."

Pray to the Lord and pray to put full trust in Him.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be a good steward in all you do.

Pray to the Lord and pray that The Word dwell in you.

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 safety of those who live in your community - safety from

conflict and crimes

Pray for strength of behalf of imprisoned Chinese Christians, such as

Wang Yi, Li Juncai and Zhang Shaojie .

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.

ChatGPT reviews Doctor Who - The King's Demons

Posted by DSY on Wednesday, July 17. 2024

Certainly! Here is a review of all two parts of "Doctor Who: The King's Demons" based on the transcripts 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, Tegan, and Turlough arrive in England in 1215, during King John's reign. They are warmly welcomed by the King, who is visiting the castle of Sir Ranulf Fitzwilliam. However, the Doctor is suspicious of King John's behavior, especially when the King seems unusually cruel and capricious. The Doctor realizes that something is amiss when "King John" announces his intent to remain at the castle rather than return to London for the signing of the Magna Carta. The episode ends with the reveal that "King John" is actually the Master in disguise, using a shape-shifting android named Kamelion.

Review:

Part One sets up an intriguing historical mystery with the Doctor and his companions arriving in a crucial period of English history. The initial warm reception quickly turns sinister, and the Doctor's suspicions are well-founded. The reveal of the Master and the introduction of Kamelion provide a strong twist. The period setting is well-realized, and the characters' interactions are engaging. The pacing is solid, and the cliffhanger effectively raises the stakes.

Rating: 8/10

Part Two

Summary:

The Doctor confronts the Master and learns about Kamelion, an android capable of mimicking any living being. The Master intends to use Kamelion to destabilize history by preventing the signing of the Magna Carta. The Doctor and his companions work to thwart the Master's plan. Kamelion, influenced by the Doctor's will, turns against the Master. The Master's plan is foiled, and he escapes, leaving Kamelion with the Doctor. The Doctor decides to take Kamelion aboard the TARDIS.

Review:

Part Two continues the historical intrigue and deepens the conflict between the Doctor and the Master. The concept of Kamelion adds an interesting sci-fi twist to the historical setting. The Doctor's influence over Kamelion highlights his moral and persuasive strength. The resolution is satisfying, with the Master's plan thwarted and Kamelion becoming a new addition to the TARDIS crew. The pacing is consistent, and the story wraps up neatly, though the Master's escape feels somewhat predictable.

Rating: 7.5/10

Overall Rating and Final Thoughts

"The King's Demons" is a compact and engaging story that effectively blends historical events with science fiction elements. The introduction of Kamelion and the Master's plot to alter history provide a compelling narrative. The historical setting is well-realized, and the characters' interactions are engaging. Here are the individual and overall ratings:

Part One: 8/10

Part Two: 7.5/10

Overall Rating: 7.75/10

The serial stands out for its historical intrigue, the clever use of the Master, and the introduction of Kamelion. It effectively balances historical and sci-fi elements, making "The King's Demons" an interesting and enjoyable entry in the "Doctor Who" series.

Day 198 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 16 July 2024 reflections

Posted by DSY on Tuesday, July 16. 2024

Day 198, 16 July 2024

1) Isaiah 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Isaiah 18

An Oracle Concerning Ethiopia

1 (2Ki 19:9; Eze 30:4-5) Woe to the land vibrating with wings,

which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia,

2 (Ge 10:8-9; 2Ch 12:2-4) which sends ambassadors by the sea,

even in vessels of reeds on the waters, saying,

"Go, swift messengers,

to a nation tall and smooth,

to a people feared far and wide,

a nation strong and oppressive,

whose land the rivers have divided."

3 (Isa 5:26; 26:11) All you inhabitants of the world,

and dwellers on the earth:

When he lifts up a banner on the mountains,

you will see it;

and when he blows a trumpet,

you will hear it.

4 (Isa 26:21; Hos 5:15) For so the Lord said to me:

I will look from My dwelling place quietly,

like dazzling heat in the sunshine,

like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest.

5 (Eze 17:6-10) For before the harvest, when the bud is perfect

and the sour grape is ripening in the flower,

then He shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks

and take away and cut down the branches.

6 (Jer 7:33; Eze 32:4-6) They shall be left together for the fowl

of the mountains

and for the beasts of the earth;

and the fowl shall spend the summer feeding on them,

and all the beasts of the earth shall spend the winter on them.

7 (Isa 45:14; Zep 3:10) In that time a present shall be brought

to the Lord of Hosts

from a people tall and smooth,

and from a people feared far and wide,

a nation strong and oppressive,

whose land the rivers have divided,

to the place of the name of the Lord of Hosts, even Mount Zion.

Isaiah 18

[1] Woe to the land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the rivers of

Ethiopia:

[2] That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of bulrushes upon

the waters, saying, Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation scattered and

peeled, to a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted

out and trodden down, whose land the rivers have spoiled!

[3] All ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth, see ye, when

he lifteth up an ensign on the mountains; and when he bloweth a trumpet,

hear ye.

[4] For so the LORD said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider

in my dwelling place like a clear heat upon herbs, and like a cloud of dew

in the heat of harvest.

[5] For afore the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is

ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks,

and take away and cut down the branches.

[6] They shall be left together unto the fowls of the mountains, and to the

beasts of the earth: and the fowls shall summer upon them, and all the

beasts of the earth shall winter upon them.

[7] In that time shall the present be brought unto the LORD of hosts of a

people scattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning

hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers

have spoiled, to the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, the mount Zion.

(A prophecy that could happen soon)

Isaiah 19

An Oracle Concerning Egypt

1 (Ex 12:12; Jos 2:11) The oracle of Egypt.

See, the Lord is riding on a swift cloud

and shall come into Egypt;

and the idols of Egypt shall tremble at His presence,

and the heart of Egypt shall melt in its midst.

2 (Jdg 7:22; 1Sa 14:20) I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians,

and they shall fight every one against his brother,

and every one against his neighbor,

city against city,

and kingdom against kingdom.

3 (Isa 8:19; Da 2:2; 1Ch 10:13) The spirit of Egypt shall be discouraged

in their midst,

and I will destroy their counsel;

then they shall seek for the idols and for the charmers

and for the mediums and the sorcerers.

4 (Isa 20:4; Jer 46:26) The Egyptians I will give over

into the hand of a cruel lord,

and a fierce king shall rule over them,

says the Lord, the Lord of Hosts.

5 (Jer 51:36; Eze 30:12) The waters from the sea shall dry up,

and the river shall be parched and dry.

6 (Isa 37:25; Ex 2:3) The canals shall emit a stench;

the streams of Egypt shall diminish and dry up;

the reeds and rushes shall wither.

7 The papyrus reeds by the brooks,

by the mouth of the brooks,

and everything sown by the brooks,

shall wither, be driven away, and be no more.

8 (Eze 47:10; Hab 1:15) The fishermen also shall mourn,

and all those who cast a line into the brooks shall lament,

and those who spread nets on the waters

shall languish.

9 (Eze 27:7; Pr 7:16) Moreover those who work with fine flax

and those who weave white cloth shall be humiliated;

10 and the pillars of Egypt shall be crushed.

All the hired workers shall be grieved in soul.

11 (Nu 13:22; 1Ki 4:30) Surely the princes of Zoan are fools;

the counsel of the wise counselors of Pharaoh has become stupid.

How can you say to Pharaoh,

"I am a son of the wise,

a son of ancient kings?"

12 (1Co 1:20) Where are they? Where are your wise men?

Let them tell you now, and let them understand

what the Lord of Hosts

has purposed against Egypt.

13 (Jer 2:16; Eze 30:13 ) The princes of Zoan have become fools;

the princes of Memphis are deceived;

they have also seduced Egypt,

even those who are the cornerstone of her tribes.

14 (Job 12:25; Jer 25:27) The Lord has mingled

a perverse spirit in her;

so they have caused Egypt to err in her every work,

as a drunken man staggers in his vomit.

15 (Isa 9:14-15) Nor shall there be any work for Egypt,

which its head or tail, its branch or bulrush, may do.

16 (Isa 11:15; Jer 51:30) In that day Egypt shall become like women.

And it shall be afraid and be in dread because of the shaking of the hand

of the Lord of Hosts which He is about to shake over it.

17 (Isa 14:24; Da 4:35) The land of Judah shall become a terror to Egypt.

Everyone to whom it is mentioned shall be in dread of it,

because of the counsel of the Lord of Hosts

which He has determined against it.

18 (Zep 3:9; Isa 19:21) In that day five cities in the land of Egypt

shall speak the language of Canaan and swear to the Lord of Hosts.

One shall be called the City of Destruction.

19 (Ge 28:18; Jos 22:10) In that day there shall be an altar to the Lord

in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the Lord at its border.

20It shall be for a sign and for a witness to the Lord of Hosts in the land

of Egypt. For they shall cry to the Lord because of the oppressors,

and He shall send them a Savior and a Champion. And He shall deliver them.

21 (Isa 11:9; Mal 1:11) The Lord shall be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians

shall know the Lord in that day, and shall worship with sacrifice

and offering, they shall make a vow to the Lord and perform it.

22 (Dt 32:39; Hos 14:1) The Lord shall strike Egypt. He shall strike

and heal it. Then they shall return to the Lord, and He shall be entreated

by them and shall heal them.

23 (Isa 11:16) In that day there shall be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria,

and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria,

and the Egyptians shall worship with the Assyrians.

24 (Isa 65:8; Ge 12:2) In that day Israel shall be the third group

with Egypt and Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the earth,

25 (Isa 29:23; Ps 100:3) whom the Lord of Hosts has blessed, saying,

"Blessed is Egypt My people, and Assyria the work of My hands,

and Israel My inheritance."

Isaiah 19

[1] The burden of Egypt. Behold, the LORD rideth upon a swift cloud, and

shall come into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his

presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it.

[2] And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians: and they shall fight

every one against his brother, and every one against his neighbour; city

against city, and kingdom against kingdom.

[3] And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will

destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the

charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards.

[4] And the Egyptians will I give over into the hand of a cruel lord; and a

fierce king shall rule over them, saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts.

[5] And the waters shall fail from the sea, and the river shall be wasted

and dried up.

[6] And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of defence shall

be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither.

[7] The paper reeds by the brooks, by the mouth of the brooks, and every

thing sown by the brooks, shall wither, be driven away, and be no more.

[8] The fishers also shall mourn, and all they that cast angle into the

brooks shall lament, and they that spread nets upon the waters shall

languish.

[9] Moreover they that work in fine flax, and they that weave networks,

shall be confounded.

[10] And they shall be broken in the purposes thereof, all that make sluices

and ponds for fish.

[11] Surely the princes of Zoan are fools, the counsel of the wise

counsellers of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I am the

son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?

[12] Where are they? where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and

let them know what the LORD of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt.

[13] The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived;

they have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the stay of the tribes

thereof.

[14] The LORD hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they

have caused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken man staggereth

in his vomit.

[15] Neither shall there be any work for Egypt, which the head or tail,

branch or rush, may do.

[16] In that day shall Egypt be like unto women: and it shall be afraid and

fear because of the shaking of the hand of the LORD of hosts, which he

shaketh over it.

[17] And the land of Judah shall be a terror unto Egypt, every one that

maketh mention thereof shall be afraid in himself, because of the counsel of

the LORD of hosts, which he hath determined against it.

[18] In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language

of Canaan, and swear to the LORD of hosts; one shall be called, The city of

destruction.

[19] In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the

land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD.

[20] And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto the LORD of hosts in

the land of Egypt: for they shall cry unto the LORD because of the

oppressors, and he shall send them a saviour, and a great one, and he shall

deliver them.

[21] And the LORD shall be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know the

LORD in that day, and shall do sacrifice and oblation; yea, they shall vow a

vow unto the LORD, and perform it.

[22] And the LORD shall smite Egypt: he shall smite and heal it: and they

shall return even to the LORD, and he shall be intreated of them, and shall

heal them.

[23] In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the

Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the

Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians.

[24] In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, even

a blessing in the midst of the land:

[25] Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people,

and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance.

Isaiah 20

A Prophecy Against Egypt and Ethiopia

1 (2Ki 18:17) In the year that the Tartan

[Possibly Commander-in-Chief.] came to Ashdod, when Sargon the king of Assyria

sent him, and he fought against Ashdod and took it,

2 (1Sa 19:24; Mic 1:8) at the same time the Lord spoke

by Isaiah the son of Amoz saying, "Go and loosen the sackcloth

from your waist and take off your shoes from your feet."

And he did so, walking naked and barefoot.

3 (Isa 8:18) The Lord said, "Even as My servant Isaiah has walked naked

and barefoot three years for a sign and wonder against Egypt and Ethiopia,

4 (Isa 19:4; Jer 13:22) so the king of Assyria shall lead away the Egyptians

as prisoners and the Ethiopians as captives, young and old,

naked and barefoot, even with their buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt.

5 (Isa 30:3; 30:5) Then they shall be dismayed and ashamed of Ethiopia

their hope and Egypt their boast.

6 (Mt 23:33; 1Th 5:3) So the inhabitants of this coastland shall say

in that day, 'Certainly such is our hope, where we flee for help

to be delivered from the king of Assyria! And how shall we escape?' "

Isaiah 20

[1] In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon the king of

Assyria sent him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took it;

[2] At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go

and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy

foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot.

[3] And the LORD said, Like as my servant Isaiah hath walked naked and

barefoot three years for a sign and wonder upon Egypt and upon Ethiopia;

[4] So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the

Ethiopians captives, young and old, naked and barefoot, even with their

buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt.

[5] And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and

of Egypt their glory.

[6] And the inhabitant of this isle shall say in that day, Behold, such is

our expectation, whither we flee for help to be delivered from the king of

Assyria: and how shall we escape?

Isaiah 21

A Prophecy Against Babylon

1 (Isa 13:1; Jer 51:42) The oracle of the desert of the sea.

As whirlwinds in the Negev pass through,

so it comes from the desert,

from a terrible land.

2 (Isa 33:1; Ps 60:3) A grievous vision is declared to me;

the treacherous one still deals treacherously,

and the destroyer still destroys.

Go up, O Elam. Lay siege, O Media.

All her sighing I have made to cease.

3 (Isa 13:8; Ps 48:6) Therefore, my loins are filled with pain;

pangs have taken hold of me as the pangs of a woman who travails.

I am so perplexed at the hearing of it;

I am so dismayed at the seeing of it.

4 My heart panted,

fearfulness overwhelmed me;

the night for which I longed

has turned into trembling for me.

5 (Jer 51:39; 51:57) Prepare the table,

watch in the watchtower,

eat and drink.

Arise, you princes,

and oil the shields.

6 (2Ki 9:17-20) For thus the Lord has said to me:

"Go, station a watchman;

let him declare what he sees.

7 (Isa 21:9) When he sees chariots

with horsemen in pairs,

a chariot of donkeys,

and a chariot of camels,

then let him pay close attention,

very close attention."

8 Then the watchman called:

"O Lord, I stand continually on the watchtower in the daytime,

and I am stationed at my guard post every night.

9 (Jer 51:8; Rev 14:8) Look, here comes a chariot of men,

horsemen in pairs."

And he answered and said,

"Fallen, fallen is Babylon.

And all the graven images of her gods

lie shattered on the ground."

10 (Jer 51:33; Mic 4:13) O my threshed people and my afflicted

of the threshing floor!

What I have heard from the Lord of Hosts,

the God of Israel,

I have declared to you.

[1] The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the south pass

through; so it cometh from the desert, from a terrible land.

[2] A grievous vision is declared unto me; the treacherous dealer dealeth

treacherously, and the spoiler spoileth. Go up, O Elam: besiege, O Media;

all the sighing thereof have I made to cease.

[3] Therefore are my loins filled with pain: pangs have taken hold upon me,

as the pangs of a woman that travaileth: I was bowed down at the hearing of

it; I was dismayed at the seeing of it.

[4] My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure

hath he turned into fear unto me.

[5] Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye

princes, and anoint the shield.

[6] For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare

what he seeth.

[7] And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, and

a chariot of camels; and he hearkened diligently with much heed:

[8] And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower

in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights:

[9] And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of horsemen.

And he answered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven

images of her gods he hath broken unto the ground.

[10] O my threshing, and the corn of my floor: that which I have heard of

the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you.

A Prophecy Against Edom

11 (Ge 25:14; 1Ch 1:30) The oracle of Dumah.

He calls to me out of Seir,

"Watchman, how far gone is the night?

Watchman, how far gone is the night?"

12 The watchman says,

"The morning comes and also the night.

If you would inquire, inquire;

return again."

[11] The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of

the night? Watchman, what of the night?

[12] The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will

inquire, inquire ye: return, come.

A Prophecy Against Arabia

13 (Jer 25:23-24; Ge 25:3) The oracle about Arabia.

In the forest of Arabia you shall lodge,

O traveling companies of Dedanites.

14 (Ge 25:15; Job 6:19) Bring water for the thirsty,

O inhabitants of the land of Tema;

meet the fugitive with bread.

15 For they fled from the swords,

from the drawn sword,

and from the bent bow,

and from the grievousness of war.

16 (Ps 120:5; Isa 16:14) For thus the Lord has said to me:

Within a year, according to the years of a hireling,

all the glory of Kedar shall fail.

17 (Nu 23:19; Isa 1:20) And the remainder of the number of archers,

the mighty men of the children of Kedar, shall be diminished,

for the Lord God of Israel has spoken it.

[13] The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye

travelling companies of Dedanim.

[14] The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was

thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.

[15] For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent

bow, and from the grievousness of war.

[16] For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the

years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail:

[17] And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the

children of Kedar, shall be diminished: for the LORD God of Israel hath

spoken it.

Isaiah 22

An Oracle Concerning Jerusalem

1 (Jer 21:13; Ps 125:2) The oracle of the Valley of Vision.

What ails you now,

that you all have gone up to the housetops,

2 (Isa 32:13; 23:7) you who were full of noise,

a tumultuous city, a joyous city?

Your slain are not slain with the sword,

nor did they die in battle.

3 All your rulers have fled together;

they are captured by the archers.

All of you who were found were taken captive together,

although they had fled from afar.

4 (Jer 9:1; Mic 1:8) Therefore, I say, "Look away from me,

I will weep bitterly;

do not try to comfort me

because of the destruction of the daughter of my people."

5 (Isa 10:6; 37:3) For it is a day of trouble and of treading down

and of perplexity

by the Lord God of Hosts

in the Valley of Vision,

a breaking down of the walls

and a crying to the mountains.

6 (2Ki 16:9; Isa 21:2) Elam took up the quiver

with chariots of men and horsemen,

and Kir uncovered the shield.

7 Your choicest valleys shall be full of chariots,

and the horsemen shall set themselves in array at the gate.

8 (1Ki 7:2; 10:17) And He shall remove the protection of Judah.

You shall depend in that day

on the weapons of the house of the forest;

9 (2Ki 20:20) you have seen also that the breaches

of the City of David are many;

and you gathered together the waters

of the lower pool.

10 You have numbered the houses of Jerusalem,

and the houses you have broken down to fortify the wall.

11 (2Ki 25:4) You also made a reservoir between the two walls

for the water of the old pool.

But you have not looked to its Maker,

nor did you respect Him who fashioned it long ago.

12 (Joel 2:17; 1:13) In that day the Lord God of Hosts

called you to weeping and mourning,

and to tear your hair and wear sackcloth.

13 (Isa 56:12; 1Co 15:32; Lk 17:26-29) Yet, there is joy and gladness,

slaying of oxen and killing of sheep,

eating of meat and drinking wine:

"Let us eat and drink,

for tomorrow we may die."

14 (1Sa 3:14; Isa 5:9) It was revealed in my hearing by the Lord of Hosts:

Surely this iniquity shall not be forgiven you until you die,

says the Lord God of Hosts.

15 (2Ki 18:18; Isa 36:3) Thus says the Lord God of Hosts:

Come, go to this treasurer,

even to Shebna, who is over the royal household, and say:

16 (Mt 27:60; 2Ch 16:14) What right do you have here?

And whom do you have here

that you have dug out for yourself a tomb here,

as he who hews out for himself a tomb on high,

and who cuts a habitation for himself in a rock?

17 Indeed, the Lord is about to hurl you headlong, O man;

He is about to seize you firmly.

18 (Isa 17:13) He will surely violently turn

and toss you like a ball into a large country;

there you shall die,

and there the chariots of your glory shall be

the shame of your lord's house.

19 (Job 40:11-12; Eze 17:24) I will drive you from your office

and pull you down from your station.

20 (2Ki 18:18; Isa 36:3) In that day I will call My servant Eliakim

the son of Hilkiah.

21 (Ge 45:8) And I will clothe him with your robe and tie him securely

with your sash. And I will entrust him with your authority,

and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem

and to the house of Judah.

22 (Job 12:14; Rev 3:7) The key of the house of David I will lay

on his shoulder. Then he shall open, and no one shall shut.

And he shall shut, and no one shall open.

23 (1Sa 2:8; Ezr 9:8) I will fasten him as a nail in a firm place,

and he shall become a glorious throne to his father's house.

24 They shall hang on him all the glory of his father's house,

the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity,

from the bowls to all the jars.

25 (Isa 46:11; Mic 4:4) In that day, says the Lord of Hosts,

the nail that is fastened in the firm place shall be removed,

and be cut down and fall. And the load that was on it shall be cut off,

for the Lord has spoken it.

Isaiah 22

[1] The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee now, that thou art

wholly gone up to the housetops?

[2] Thou that art full of stirs, a tumultuous city, a joyous city: thy slain

men are not slain with the sword, nor dead in battle.

[3] All thy rulers are fled together, they are bound by the archers: all

that are found in thee are bound together, which have fled from far.

[4] Therefore said I, Look away from me; I will weep bitterly, labour not to

comfort me, because of the spoiling of the daughter of my people.

[5] For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by

the Lord GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and

of crying to the mountains.

[6] And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir

uncovered the shield.

[7] And it shall come to pass, that thy choicest valleys shall be full of

chariots, and the horsemen shall set themselves in array at the gate.

[8] And he discovered the covering of Judah, and thou didst look in that day

to the armour of the house of the forest.

[9] Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many:

and ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool.

[10] And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye

broken down to fortify the wall.

[11] Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old

pool: but ye have not looked unto the maker thereof, neither had respect

unto him that fashioned it long ago.

[12] And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to

mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth:

[13] And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating

flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.

[14] And it was revealed in mine ears by the LORD of hosts, Surely this

iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord GOD of

hosts.

[15] Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer,

even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say,

[16] What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee

out a sepulchre here, as he that heweth him out a sepulchre on high, and

that graveth an habitation for himself in a rock?

[17] Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will

surely cover thee.

[18] He will surely violently turn and toss thee like a ball into a large

country: there shalt thou die, and there the chariots of thy glory shall be

the shame of thy lord's house.

[19] And I will drive thee from thy station, and from thy state shall he

pull thee down.

[20] And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant

Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:

[21] And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy

girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a

father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.

[22] And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he

shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.

[23] And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a

glorious throne to his father's house.

[24] And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, the

offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of

cups, even to all the vessels of flagons.

[25] In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened

in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that

was upon it shall be cut off: for the LORD hath spoken it.

2) Our Daily Bread for 16 July 2024 titled

News Worth Celebrating

2 Timothy 2:8-13

8 (Mt 1:1; Ro 2:16) Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,

descended from David, according to my gospel,

9 (Php 1:7; 2Ti 1:8) in which I suffer trouble like a criminal,

even with chains. But the word of God is not bound.

10 (Col 1:24; 2Co 1:6; 4:17) Therefore I endure all things for the sake

of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ

Jesus with eternal glory.

11 (Ro 6:8; 1Th 5:10) This is a faithful saying:

If we die with Him,

we shall also live with Him.

12 (Mt 10:33; Ro 8:17) If we endure, we shall also reign with Him.

If we deny Him, He also will deny us.

13 (Nu 23:19; Ro 3:3) If we are faithless, He remains faithful;

He cannot deny Himself.

[8] Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead

according to my gospel:

[9] Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word

of God is not bound.

[10] Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also

obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

[11] It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live

with him:

[12] If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also

will deny us:

[13] If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

For more than two centuries, the hymn placed first in the Methodist hymnbook

was "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing." Written by Charles Wesley

and originally titled "For the Anniversary Day of One's Conversion,"

the song was composed to commemorate the radical renewal sparked by his faith

in Jesus. It has eighteen stanzas proclaiming the glory of God's goodness

to those who repent and follow Christ.

Such faith is worth celebrating-and worth sharing. In 2 Timothy 2, Paul

encourages Timothy to remain steadfast in his faith and to persevere in

sharing it. He noted, "This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even

to the point of being chained like a criminal" (vv. 8-9). Rather than

second-guess his choices, Paul reminds Timothy to remember the good-news

message:"“Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David" (v. 8),

came not to rule but to serve and ultimately to die for the sins of the world

so that we may have peace with God. Death didn't win.

Jesus rose from the grave.

And just as it set free those who believe, the message itself isn't bound.

"God's word is not chained," said Paul (v. 9), not even from places where

death seems to have won: prison cells, hospital beds, gravesides. In Christ,

there's hope for all people. That's news worth celebrating!

By: Matt Lucas

Reflect & Pray

How do you celebrate the good news of Jesus in your daily life?

Whom can you share this good news with?

Father, thank You for saving me and giving me

opportunities to share the good news with everyone.

For further study, read Gospel Conversations: Sharing the Story of Jesus.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 3 - From Darkness to Light

Col 1:13-14

13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and has transferred us

into the kingdom of His dear Son,

14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.

[13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated

us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

[14] In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of

sins:

Most of us have no real concept of darkness. We live in a world illuminated

not only by sun, moon and start, bit by streetlights and electric lamps and,

when the power goes off, flashlights and candles. We resist the darkness

For the sighted, being in absolute darkness is a frightening experience.

The dark blots out everything; we can see nothing, not even our own bodies,

and we may become disoriented. The dark seems to press in upon us,

with an almost physical weight that oppresses.

Spiritual darkness is like that. Spiritual darkness,

the absence of light in Christ, is oppressive, weighing us down,

distorting our perceptions of realty.

We cannot judge clearly, for we cannot see at all.

Yet God breaks into our darkness, bringing his light - Jesus Christ,

The Light of the World. When the awareness of Christ invades our lives,

our eyes are opened and we can see for the first time. We see our sin,

God's grace, and the Way he has provided for escape from the dark.

And as we continue to walk in his light, we see even more - the need

for changes in our lives, and God's power to work those changes.

Discernment and wisdom come through his light,

and we understand spiritual truths we could never see before.

Paul says that God has 'rescued' us from darkness and brought us

into the light. We cannot, on our own, accomplish this rescue,

but god through Christ's sacrifice brings it about in us.

He is the light who illuminates our darkness.

Application

a) Many different kinds of spiritual darkness invade our lives

and keep us blind to the truth - sin, lack of understanding,

resistance to the Holy Spirit. What kinds of spiritual darkness

have I experienced?

b) What changes took place in me when I first 'came into the light'?

c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see

when I lived in darkness?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Matthew 6:19-21

Treasures in Heaven

Lk 12:33-34

19 (Heb 13:5; Lk 12:21) "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth

where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

20 (Lk 12:33; Mt 19:21) But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,

where neither moth nor rust destroy

and where thieves do not break in nor steal,

21 (Lk 12:34) for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth

corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust

doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21 for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

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

God's Eternal Faithfulness

2 Tim 2:8-13

8 (Mt 1:1; Ro 2:16) Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,

descended from David, according to my gospel,

9 (Php 1:7; 2Ti 1:8) in which I suffer trouble like a criminal,

even with chains. But the word of God is not bound.

10 (Col 1:24; 2Co 1:6; 4:17) Therefore I endure all things

for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain

the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 (Ro 6:8; 1Th 5:10) This is a faithful saying:

If we die with Him,

we shall also live with Him.

12 (Mt 10:33; Ro 8:17 ) If we endure,

we shall also reign with Him.

If we deny Him,

He also will deny us.

13 (Nu 23:19; Ro 3:3 )If we are faithless,

He remains faithful;

He cannot deny Himself.

8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead

according to my gospel:

9 wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of

God is not bound.

10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also

obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him,

we shall also live with him:

12 if we suffer, we shall also reign with him:

if we deny him, he also will deny us:

13 if we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

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

16th Day of the Month

a) Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false

idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences

( John 16:7-8

7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away.

For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you.

But if I go, I will send Him to you.

8 When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment"

7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away:

for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you;

but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,

and of righteousness, and of judgment:

)

b) Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly

of denying God's supremacy

(

John 14:6

6 Jesus said to him,

"I am the way, the truth, and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through Me."

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Rom 3:19-20

19 Now we know that whatever the law says,

it says to those who are under the law,

so that every mouth may be silenced,

and all the world may become accountable to God.

20 Therefore by the works of the law

no flesh will be justified in His sight,

for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are

under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become

guilty before God.

20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified

in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

2 Cor 5:10

10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,

that each one may receive his recompense in the body,

according to what he has done,

whether it was good or bad.

10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one

may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,

whether it be good or bad.

2 Cor 10:5

5 casting down imaginations and every high thing

that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,

bringing every thought into

captivity to the obedience of Christ,

5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against

the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought

to the obedience of Christ;

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and and pray to understand his Judgments in Prophecy.

Pray to the Lord: "Father, thank You for saving me and giving me

opportunities to share the good news with everyone."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as light.

Pray to the Lord and pray to lay up treasure in Heaven.

Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord to help you understand the Good News.

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 God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false

idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences.

Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly

of denying God's supremacy.

Praise God for those in the Hazara people group in Afghanistan who

have come to know the Lord.

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.

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