Day 127 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 7 May 2025 reflections
Day 128, 7 May 2024
1)2 Samuel 8:1-14
1 Chronicles 18:1-13
Psalm 60
2 Samuel 8:15-18
1 Chronicles 18:14-17
2 Samuel 9
2 SAMUEL 8
David's Victories
1Ch 18:1-13
1 (1Ch 18:1-17) Afterward, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them,
and David took Metheg Ammah from the hand of the Philistines.
2 (Nu 24:17; 2Sa 8:6) He also defeated Moab. He measured them with a length
of rope, forcing them to lie down on the ground. He measured two lengths
of rope to be put to death, but the entirety of one length he allowed
to live. So the Moabites became subject to David, bearing tribute.
3 (1Sa 14:47; 2Sa 10:16) David also defeated Hadadezer the son of Rehob,
king of Zobah, when he went to restore his authority
over the River Euphrates.
4 (Jos 11:6; 11:9) David seized from him 1700 horsemen
and 20000 foot soldiers, and David hamstrung all of the chariot horses,
save those for 100 chariots.
5 (1Ki 11:23-25) The Arameans of Damascus came to help Hadadezer
king of Zobah, but David defeated twenty-two thousand men of the Arameans.
6 (2Sa 8:14; 7:9) David put garrisons in Aram of Damascus; and the Arameans
became servants who bore tribute to David.
The Lord helped David wherever he went.
7 David took the shields of gold that were issued to the servants of Hadadezer
and brought them to Jerusalem.
8 (1Ch 18:8) From Betah [Or captains, or thirty. Cf. 1Ch 11:11.] and Berothai,
cities of Hadadezer, King David took great quantities of bronze.
9 (1Ki 8:65) When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire
army of Hadadezer,
10 Toi sent his son Joram to King David to greet him and bless him on account
of his fighting with Hadadezer and his defeat of him,
for Hadadezer was an opponent of Toi. Joram brought with him implements
of silver, gold, and bronze,
11 (1Ki 7:51) which King David dedicated to the Lord along with the silver
and gold that he dedicated from all of the nations that he had subdued,
12 (2Sa 10:14; 8:2) that is, from Aram,[About 25 pounds, or 12 kilograms.]
Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, Amalek, and the plunder
from Hadadezer the son of Rehob, king of Zobah.
13 (2Ki 14:7; 2Sa 7:9) So David made a name for himself upon his return
from defeating eighteen thousand Arameans
[Possibly Edomites. Cf. 2Sa 8:14, 1Ch 18:11-13, LXX and Syriac mss.]
in the Valley of Salt.
14 (Ge 27:29; 25:23) He set up garrisons in Edom. Throughout all of Edom,
he set up garrisons, and all of Edom became subject to David.
The Lord helped David wherever he went.
2 Samuel 8
[1] And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and
subdued them: and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the
Philistines.
[2] And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to
the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one
full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and
brought gifts.
[3] David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went
to recover his border at the river Euphrates.
[4] And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven hundred horsemen,
and twenty thousand footmen: and David houghed all the chariot horses, but
reserved of them for an hundred chariots.
[5] And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of
Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.
[6] Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became
servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David
whithersoever he went.
[7] And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of
Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
[8] And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took
exceeding much brass.
[9] When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of
Hadadezer,
[10] Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to
bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for
Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver,
and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:
[11] Which also king David did dedicate unto the LORD, with the silver and
gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;
[12] Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the
Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob,
king of Zobah.
[13] And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians
in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.
[14] And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and
all they of Edom became David's servants. And the LORD preserved David
whithersoever he went.
1 CHRONICLES 18
David's Conquests
2Sa 8:1-18
1 (2Sa 8:1-18) Now it happened after this that David attacked the Philistines
and subdued them, so he took Gath and its neighboring towns
from Philistine control.
2 He also defeated Moab so that the Moabites became servants to David
and brought tribute.
3 (2Sa 8:3) Next David struck down Hadadezer the king of Zobah toward
Hamath as he marched out to establish his authority along the Euphrates.
4 (2Sa 8:4) David captured from him one thousand chariots,
seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand infantry men.
Then David hamstrung all the chariot horses except for the
one hundred he spared.
5 (1Ch 19:6) When the Arameans of Damascus came to help Hadadezer
king of Zobah, David struck down 22000 Arameans.
6 Then David set garrisons in Aram of Damascus; and Arameans
became subject to David, and brought tribute. The Lord gave victory to David
wherever he went.
7 So David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer,
and brought them to Jerusalem.
8 (2Sa 8:8; 2Ch 4:12-18) Also from Tibhath[Betah in 2Sa 8:8.] and Kun,
cities of Hadadezer, David took a large amount of bronze;
with it Solomon made the bronze Sea, the pillars, and the vessels of bronze.
9 (2Sa 8:9) When Tou king of Hamath heard that David had defeated
all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,
10 (2Sa 8:10) he sent his son Hadoram to King David to ask about his welfare
and to bless him because he fought and defeated Hadadezer
(for Hadadezer had been at war with Tou).
He sent all kinds of articles of gold, silver, and bronze.
11 King David also dedicated these to the Lord, together with the silver
and gold which he had carried away from all the surrounding nations,
from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Amalek.
12 (1Sa 26:6) Also Abishai the son of Zeruiah struck down 18000 men of Edom
in the Valley of Salt.
13 (1Ch 18:6) He set up garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became
servants to David. Wherever he went, the Lord gave David victory.
1 Chronicles 18
David's Conquests
1 Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines,
and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of
the Philistines.
2 And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants,
and brought gifts.
3 And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath,
as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates.
4 And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen,
and twenty thousand footmen: David also houghed all the chariot horses,
but reserved of them an hundred chariots.
5 And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah,
David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.
6 Then David put garrisons in Syria-damascus; and the Syrians became David's
servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever
he went.
7 And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer,
and brought them to Jerusalem.
8 Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David
very much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars,
and the vessels of brass.
9 Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host
of Hadarezer king of Zobah;
10 he sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare,
and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer,
and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner
of vessels of gold and silver and brass.
11 Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold
that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from
the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.
12 Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley
of salt eighteen thousand. 13And he put garrisons in Edom;
and all the Edomites became David's servants. Thus the LORD
preserved David whithersoever he went.
PSALMS 60
Ps 108:6-13
For the Music Director. A Miktam of David to teach.
To the melody of "Lily of the Testimony," when he struggled
with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah and when Joab
returned from striking down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
1 O God, You have rejected us, You have scattered us;
You have been displeased; take us back.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) You have made the earth tremble; You have split it open;
heal its breaches, for it shook.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have shown Your people hard times;
You have made us drink wine, causing us to stagger.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) You have given a banner to those who fear You,
that they may flee to it from the bow.Or for the truth. Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) That Your beloved ones may be delivered,
save with Your right hand and answerus.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) God has spoken in His holiness:
"I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem,
and measure out the Valley of Sukkoth.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine;
Ephraim also is My helmet;
Judah is My scepter;
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6 ) Moab is My wash basin;
over Edom I will cast My shoe;
shout the alarm, O Philistia, because of Me."
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 ) Who will bring me into the fortified city?
Who will lead me into Edom?
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) You, O God, have You not cast us off?
And You, O God, did not go out with our armies.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Give us help from trouble,
for the help of man is worthless.
12 Through God we will do valiantly,
for He will tread down our enemies.
Psalm 60
[1] O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been
displeased; O turn thyself to us again.
[2] Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the
breaches thereof; for it shaketh.
[3] Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the
wine of astonishment.
[4] Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be
displayed because of the truth. Selah.
[5] That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear
me.
[6] God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem,
and mete out the valley of Succoth.
[7] Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of
mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
[8] Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia,
triumph thou because of me.
[9] Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
[10] Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O God, which
didst not go out with our armies?
[11] Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
[12] Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down
our enemies.
2 SAMUEL 8:15-18
David's Officials
1Ch 18:14-17
15 David reigned over all of Israel, and he administered fair judgments
to all of his people.
16 (1Ki 4:3; 1Ch 11:6) Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army.
Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was secretary.
17 (1Ch 6:8; 18:16) Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelek
the son of Abiathar were priests. Seraiah was scribe.
18 (1Sa 30:14; 2Sa 15:18) Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in charge
of the Kerethites and Pelethites. The sons of David were chief ministers.
[15] And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and
justice unto all his people.
[16] And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son
of Ahilud was recorder;
[17] And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were
the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;
[18] And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the
Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.
1 Chronicles 18:14-17
David's Officials
14 So David was king over all Israel, and he executed justice
and righteousness for all his people.
15 (1Ch 11:6) Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army,
and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the historian.
16 (2Sa 8:17; 20:25; 1Ki 4:3) Zadok the son of Ahitub and Abimelek
the son of Abiathar served as priests, while Shavsha was scribe.
17 (2Sa 8:18; 15:18) Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites
and the Pelethites, and the sons of David were the king's principal officials.
14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among
all his people.
15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son
of Ahilud, recorder.
16 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar,
were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;
17 and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites
and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.
2) Our Daily Bread for 7 May 2025 titled
Loving Others in Jesus by Dave Branon
2 Samuel 9:1-10
2 SAMUEL 9
David's Kindness to Mephibosheth
1 (1Sa 20:42; 20:14-17) David said, "Is there still anyone left from
the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness on behalf of Jonathan?"
2 (2Sa 16:1-4; 19:17) Now there was a servant from the house of Saul
whose name was Ziba. So they summoned him to David.
The king said to him, "Are you Ziba?"
He replied, "I am your servant."
3 (2Sa 4:4) The king said, "Is there no one else from the house of Saul
to whom I may show the kindness of God?"
Ziba responded to the king, "There is still a son of Jonathan who
is crippled in both feet."
4 (2Sa 17:27-29) The king said to him, "Where is he?"
Ziba told the king, "He is at the house of Makir the son of Ammiel
at Lo Debar."
5 So King David sent for and brought him from the house of Makir
the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar.
6 (1Sa 25:23; 2Sa 16:4) Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan the son of Saul
came to David and fell upon his face and bowed down. Then David said,
"Mephibosheth," and he responded, "I am your servant."
7 (2Sa 9:1; 19:28) David said to him, "Do not be afraid, for I will certainly
show you kindness on account of Jonathan, your father.
I will return to you every field of Saul, your father,
and you will eat at my table perpetually."
8 (2Sa 16:9) He bowed low and said, "What is your servant that you should
be concerned for a dead dog like me?"
9 (2Sa 16:4; 19:29) The king summoned Ziba the servant of Saul, and he said
to him, "All that belonged to Saul and to all his house, I have given
to the son of your master.
10 (2Sa 9:7; 19:28) You will work the ground for him-you, your sons,
and your servants. You will bring in the produce so that the son of
your master will have food to eat; but Mephibosheth,
the son of your master, will always eat at my table."
Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
11 (2Sa 16:1-4; 19:26) Ziba said to the king, "Everything that my lord
the king has commanded his servant, your servant will do."
So Mephibosheth ate at the table of David like one of the sons of the king.
12 Now Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mika,
and all who dwelled in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.
13 (2Sa 9:7) So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he ate continually
at the table of the king. Now he was lame in both of his feet.
2 Samuel 9
[1] And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that
I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?
[2] And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And
when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba?
And he said, Thy servant is he.
[3] And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may
shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan
hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet.
[4] And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king,
Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar.
[5] Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the
son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.
[6] Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come
unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said,
Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!
[7] And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness
for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul
thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.
[8] And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest
look upon such a dead dog as I am?
[9] Then the king called to Ziba, Saul's servant, and said unto him, I have
given unto thy master's son all that pertained to Saul and to all his house.
[10] Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for
him, and thou shalt bring in the fruits, that thy master's son may have food
to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master's son shall eat bread alway at my table.
Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
[11] Then said Ziba unto the king, According to all that my lord the king
hath commanded his servant, so shall thy servant do. As for Mephibosheth,
said the king, he shall eat at my table, as one of the king's sons.
[12] And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that
dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.
[13] So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the
king's table; and was lame on both his feet.
There's a new game in high school sports, and it's one of the most uplifting
things you'll ever experience.
It has many of the same elements of a game known for cheering fans, referees,
and a scoreboard. But there's an essential twist: Each five-person team
on the court consists of two nondisabled players and three players
who have some form of disability. The activity on the court is heartwarming
as players assist, encourage, and cheer for each other - no matter what team
they're on. The game is all about lifting up students who wouldn't otherwise
experience the joy of competitive sports.
It takes deliberate, wise leadership for schools to honour students in this
way. And their efforts reflect an example set for us in Scripture
by King David.
A common saying in David's day was that "the 'blind and lame' will not enter
the palace" (2 Samuel 5:8) - used metaphorically in reference to his enemies.
David, however, did choose to take Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, who had two
lame feet, into his palace and honour him with a place
to "eat at [his] table" (9:7).
Paul presents a clear guideline for how we're to treat others.
"Love each other with genuine affection,
and take delight in honouring each other" (Romans 12:10 nlt).
Let's practice unified living - making sure to honour,
in Jesus' love, everyone we encounter.
Reflect & Pray
How can you encourage the people in your sphere of influence?
What does it mean for you to show honor to others?
Dear God, please help me show grace
and kindness toward those who need my love and assistance.
Learn how to invite others into God's freedom by reading That Skill.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 4 "Formula" for Forgiveness
Luke 17:3 - 4
3 (Lev 19:17; Mt 18:21)"Take heed to yourselves."
"If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. And if he repents,
forgive him.
4 (Mt 18:21-22) If he sins against you seven times in a day,
and seven times in a day turns to you, saying,
'I repent,' you must forgive him."
3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him;
and if he repent, forgive him.
4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day,
and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent;
thou shalt forgive him.
The context of these verses give us an interesting perspective of Jesus'
disciples. In a corollary passage in Matthew 18, the disciples (through
Peter, the designated mouthpiece) ask Jesus,
21 (Mt 18:15; Lk 17:3-4) Then Peter came to Him and said,
"Lord, how often shall I forgive my brother who sins against me?
Up to seven times?" (Matthew 18:21)
The disciples wanted a "formula" for forgiveness: they wanted to be able to
develop a checklist. Once, twice, maybe three times a brother could be
forgiven, but after that, you could write him off. After all, if
he keeps on offending over and over again, he doesn't deserve to be forgiven!
But Jesus says, " Rebuke him - let him know his fault; if he repents,
forgive him - even seven times in the same day!"
And the disciplines' response is predictable: "Lord, increase our faith!" They
were more comfortable with their own formula for forgiveness than with the
outrageous demands of the love that Christ imposed upon them.
We are so like the disciples. We want to draw a line and say. "This far
- no more. I'll forgive you once, but don't do it again. Now that you're
forgiven, you'd better shape up!". Yet God's love doesn't recognise "again".
He forgives, and no matter how often we come to him in repentance
for repeated offenses, his arms of forgiveness are open to us.
That is the way God wants us to forgive. He wants us to lay aside our
checklists, put away our suspicions, abandon our scoreboards, and forgive.
Seven times, or seventy times seven, as often as we have sinned against God
and been forgiven, we are to forgive.
Application
a) Have I ever kept a "scorecard" of performance on someone I
have forgiven ? Why?
b) Why do I need "increased faith" to be able to forgive as
Jesus calls me to?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Genesis 30:43
The man became exceedingly prosperous and had many sheep
and female servants and male servants and camels and donkeys.
And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle,
and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are anxious
Phil 4:4-7
4 (Php 3:1; Ro 12:12 Rejoice in the Lord always.
Again I will say, rejoice!
5 (Jas 5:8-9) Let everyone come to know your gentleness.
The Lord is at hand.
6 (Eph 6:18; Mt 6:25-33) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything,
by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known
to God.
7 (Jn 14:27; Col 3:15; Isa 26:3) And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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?)
Ontario
Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario
Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000
est Muslim Population 1 001 542
CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor
Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools
are starting.
And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of
"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town
reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:
- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
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
7th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society
and be their help
(
Ps 34:18 - The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,
and saves the contrite of spirit.
18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;
And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Ps 145: 14 - 16
14 The Lord upholds all who fall,
and raises up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all wait upon You,
and You give them their food in due season.
16 You open Your hand
and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Samek
14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,
And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
Ain
15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;
And thou givest them their meat in due season.
Pe
16 Thou openest thine hand,
And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
)
b) Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your
city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.
(
Romans 12:4-8
4 (1Co 12:12-14)For just as we have many parts in one body,
and not all parts have the same function,
5(1Co 10:17; 12:20)so we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and all are parts of one another.
6(Ac 13:1; 1Co 13:2)We have diverse gifts according to the grace that
is given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;
7 (Ac 13:1; Eph 4:11)if service, in serving; he who teaches, in teaching;
8 (2Co 9:7; 1Co 12:28) he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with
generosity; he who rules, with diligence;
he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
4 For as we have many members in one body,
and all members have not the same office:
5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and every one members one of another.
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that
is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according
to the proportion of faith;
7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth,
on teaching;
8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let
him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence;
he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Col 3:17
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.
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.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to show kindness and mercy in victory.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me show grace
and kindness toward those who need my love and assistance."
Pray to the Lord and pray to have no scorecards in forgiveness.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the rewards of Lord Jesus.
Pray to the Lord and pray to joy in all circumstances
and in supplication.
Agree in prayer for Ontario:
- get network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society
and be their help
Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your
city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.
Ask Yahweh to provide for Christian converts from Islam in Kyrgyzstan
who have lost their jobs due to their faith
(Philippians 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.
).
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God
1)2 Samuel 8:1-14
1 Chronicles 18:1-13
Psalm 60
2 Samuel 8:15-18
1 Chronicles 18:14-17
2 Samuel 9
2 SAMUEL 8
David's Victories
1Ch 18:1-13
1 (1Ch 18:1-17) Afterward, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them,
and David took Metheg Ammah from the hand of the Philistines.
2 (Nu 24:17; 2Sa 8:6) He also defeated Moab. He measured them with a length
of rope, forcing them to lie down on the ground. He measured two lengths
of rope to be put to death, but the entirety of one length he allowed
to live. So the Moabites became subject to David, bearing tribute.
3 (1Sa 14:47; 2Sa 10:16) David also defeated Hadadezer the son of Rehob,
king of Zobah, when he went to restore his authority
over the River Euphrates.
4 (Jos 11:6; 11:9) David seized from him 1700 horsemen
and 20000 foot soldiers, and David hamstrung all of the chariot horses,
save those for 100 chariots.
5 (1Ki 11:23-25) The Arameans of Damascus came to help Hadadezer
king of Zobah, but David defeated twenty-two thousand men of the Arameans.
6 (2Sa 8:14; 7:9) David put garrisons in Aram of Damascus; and the Arameans
became servants who bore tribute to David.
The Lord helped David wherever he went.
7 David took the shields of gold that were issued to the servants of Hadadezer
and brought them to Jerusalem.
8 (1Ch 18:8) From Betah [Or captains, or thirty. Cf. 1Ch 11:11.] and Berothai,
cities of Hadadezer, King David took great quantities of bronze.
9 (1Ki 8:65) When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire
army of Hadadezer,
10 Toi sent his son Joram to King David to greet him and bless him on account
of his fighting with Hadadezer and his defeat of him,
for Hadadezer was an opponent of Toi. Joram brought with him implements
of silver, gold, and bronze,
11 (1Ki 7:51) which King David dedicated to the Lord along with the silver
and gold that he dedicated from all of the nations that he had subdued,
12 (2Sa 10:14; 8:2) that is, from Aram,[About 25 pounds, or 12 kilograms.]
Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, Amalek, and the plunder
from Hadadezer the son of Rehob, king of Zobah.
13 (2Ki 14:7; 2Sa 7:9) So David made a name for himself upon his return
from defeating eighteen thousand Arameans
[Possibly Edomites. Cf. 2Sa 8:14, 1Ch 18:11-13, LXX and Syriac mss.]
in the Valley of Salt.
14 (Ge 27:29; 25:23) He set up garrisons in Edom. Throughout all of Edom,
he set up garrisons, and all of Edom became subject to David.
The Lord helped David wherever he went.
2 Samuel 8
[1] And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and
subdued them: and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the
Philistines.
[2] And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to
the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one
full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and
brought gifts.
[3] David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went
to recover his border at the river Euphrates.
[4] And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven hundred horsemen,
and twenty thousand footmen: and David houghed all the chariot horses, but
reserved of them for an hundred chariots.
[5] And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of
Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.
[6] Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became
servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David
whithersoever he went.
[7] And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of
Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.
[8] And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took
exceeding much brass.
[9] When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of
Hadadezer,
[10] Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to
bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for
Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver,
and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:
[11] Which also king David did dedicate unto the LORD, with the silver and
gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;
[12] Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the
Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob,
king of Zobah.
[13] And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians
in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.
[14] And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and
all they of Edom became David's servants. And the LORD preserved David
whithersoever he went.
1 CHRONICLES 18
David's Conquests
2Sa 8:1-18
1 (2Sa 8:1-18) Now it happened after this that David attacked the Philistines
and subdued them, so he took Gath and its neighboring towns
from Philistine control.
2 He also defeated Moab so that the Moabites became servants to David
and brought tribute.
3 (2Sa 8:3) Next David struck down Hadadezer the king of Zobah toward
Hamath as he marched out to establish his authority along the Euphrates.
4 (2Sa 8:4) David captured from him one thousand chariots,
seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand infantry men.
Then David hamstrung all the chariot horses except for the
one hundred he spared.
5 (1Ch 19:6) When the Arameans of Damascus came to help Hadadezer
king of Zobah, David struck down 22000 Arameans.
6 Then David set garrisons in Aram of Damascus; and Arameans
became subject to David, and brought tribute. The Lord gave victory to David
wherever he went.
7 So David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer,
and brought them to Jerusalem.
8 (2Sa 8:8; 2Ch 4:12-18) Also from Tibhath[Betah in 2Sa 8:8.] and Kun,
cities of Hadadezer, David took a large amount of bronze;
with it Solomon made the bronze Sea, the pillars, and the vessels of bronze.
9 (2Sa 8:9) When Tou king of Hamath heard that David had defeated
all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,
10 (2Sa 8:10) he sent his son Hadoram to King David to ask about his welfare
and to bless him because he fought and defeated Hadadezer
(for Hadadezer had been at war with Tou).
He sent all kinds of articles of gold, silver, and bronze.
11 King David also dedicated these to the Lord, together with the silver
and gold which he had carried away from all the surrounding nations,
from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Amalek.
12 (1Sa 26:6) Also Abishai the son of Zeruiah struck down 18000 men of Edom
in the Valley of Salt.
13 (1Ch 18:6) He set up garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became
servants to David. Wherever he went, the Lord gave David victory.
1 Chronicles 18
David's Conquests
1 Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines,
and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of
the Philistines.
2 And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants,
and brought gifts.
3 And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath,
as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates.
4 And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen,
and twenty thousand footmen: David also houghed all the chariot horses,
but reserved of them an hundred chariots.
5 And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah,
David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.
6 Then David put garrisons in Syria-damascus; and the Syrians became David's
servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever
he went.
7 And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer,
and brought them to Jerusalem.
8 Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David
very much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars,
and the vessels of brass.
9 Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host
of Hadarezer king of Zobah;
10 he sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare,
and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer,
and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner
of vessels of gold and silver and brass.
11 Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold
that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from
the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.
12 Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley
of salt eighteen thousand. 13And he put garrisons in Edom;
and all the Edomites became David's servants. Thus the LORD
preserved David whithersoever he went.
PSALMS 60
Ps 108:6-13
For the Music Director. A Miktam of David to teach.
To the melody of "Lily of the Testimony," when he struggled
with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah and when Joab
returned from striking down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
1 O God, You have rejected us, You have scattered us;
You have been displeased; take us back.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) You have made the earth tremble; You have split it open;
heal its breaches, for it shook.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have shown Your people hard times;
You have made us drink wine, causing us to stagger.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) You have given a banner to those who fear You,
that they may flee to it from the bow.Or for the truth. Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) That Your beloved ones may be delivered,
save with Your right hand and answerus.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) God has spoken in His holiness:
"I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem,
and measure out the Valley of Sukkoth.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine;
Ephraim also is My helmet;
Judah is My scepter;
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6 ) Moab is My wash basin;
over Edom I will cast My shoe;
shout the alarm, O Philistia, because of Me."
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 ) Who will bring me into the fortified city?
Who will lead me into Edom?
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) You, O God, have You not cast us off?
And You, O God, did not go out with our armies.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Give us help from trouble,
for the help of man is worthless.
12 Through God we will do valiantly,
for He will tread down our enemies.
Psalm 60
[1] O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been
displeased; O turn thyself to us again.
[2] Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the
breaches thereof; for it shaketh.
[3] Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the
wine of astonishment.
[4] Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be
displayed because of the truth. Selah.
[5] That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear
me.
[6] God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem,
and mete out the valley of Succoth.
[7] Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of
mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
[8] Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia,
triumph thou because of me.
[9] Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
[10] Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O God, which
didst not go out with our armies?
[11] Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
[12] Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down
our enemies.
2 SAMUEL 8:15-18
David's Officials
1Ch 18:14-17
15 David reigned over all of Israel, and he administered fair judgments
to all of his people.
16 (1Ki 4:3; 1Ch 11:6) Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army.
Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was secretary.
17 (1Ch 6:8; 18:16) Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelek
the son of Abiathar were priests. Seraiah was scribe.
18 (1Sa 30:14; 2Sa 15:18) Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in charge
of the Kerethites and Pelethites. The sons of David were chief ministers.
[15] And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and
justice unto all his people.
[16] And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son
of Ahilud was recorder;
[17] And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were
the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;
[18] And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the
Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.
1 Chronicles 18:14-17
David's Officials
14 So David was king over all Israel, and he executed justice
and righteousness for all his people.
15 (1Ch 11:6) Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army,
and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the historian.
16 (2Sa 8:17; 20:25; 1Ki 4:3) Zadok the son of Ahitub and Abimelek
the son of Abiathar served as priests, while Shavsha was scribe.
17 (2Sa 8:18; 15:18) Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites
and the Pelethites, and the sons of David were the king's principal officials.
14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among
all his people.
15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son
of Ahilud, recorder.
16 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar,
were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;
17 and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites
and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.
2) Our Daily Bread for 7 May 2025 titled
Loving Others in Jesus by Dave Branon
2 Samuel 9:1-10
2 SAMUEL 9
David's Kindness to Mephibosheth
1 (1Sa 20:42; 20:14-17) David said, "Is there still anyone left from
the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness on behalf of Jonathan?"
2 (2Sa 16:1-4; 19:17) Now there was a servant from the house of Saul
whose name was Ziba. So they summoned him to David.
The king said to him, "Are you Ziba?"
He replied, "I am your servant."
3 (2Sa 4:4) The king said, "Is there no one else from the house of Saul
to whom I may show the kindness of God?"
Ziba responded to the king, "There is still a son of Jonathan who
is crippled in both feet."
4 (2Sa 17:27-29) The king said to him, "Where is he?"
Ziba told the king, "He is at the house of Makir the son of Ammiel
at Lo Debar."
5 So King David sent for and brought him from the house of Makir
the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar.
6 (1Sa 25:23; 2Sa 16:4) Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan the son of Saul
came to David and fell upon his face and bowed down. Then David said,
"Mephibosheth," and he responded, "I am your servant."
7 (2Sa 9:1; 19:28) David said to him, "Do not be afraid, for I will certainly
show you kindness on account of Jonathan, your father.
I will return to you every field of Saul, your father,
and you will eat at my table perpetually."
8 (2Sa 16:9) He bowed low and said, "What is your servant that you should
be concerned for a dead dog like me?"
9 (2Sa 16:4; 19:29) The king summoned Ziba the servant of Saul, and he said
to him, "All that belonged to Saul and to all his house, I have given
to the son of your master.
10 (2Sa 9:7; 19:28) You will work the ground for him-you, your sons,
and your servants. You will bring in the produce so that the son of
your master will have food to eat; but Mephibosheth,
the son of your master, will always eat at my table."
Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
11 (2Sa 16:1-4; 19:26) Ziba said to the king, "Everything that my lord
the king has commanded his servant, your servant will do."
So Mephibosheth ate at the table of David like one of the sons of the king.
12 Now Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mika,
and all who dwelled in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.
13 (2Sa 9:7) So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he ate continually
at the table of the king. Now he was lame in both of his feet.
2 Samuel 9
[1] And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that
I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?
[2] And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And
when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba?
And he said, Thy servant is he.
[3] And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may
shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan
hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet.
[4] And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king,
Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar.
[5] Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the
son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.
[6] Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come
unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said,
Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!
[7] And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness
for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul
thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.
[8] And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest
look upon such a dead dog as I am?
[9] Then the king called to Ziba, Saul's servant, and said unto him, I have
given unto thy master's son all that pertained to Saul and to all his house.
[10] Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for
him, and thou shalt bring in the fruits, that thy master's son may have food
to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master's son shall eat bread alway at my table.
Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
[11] Then said Ziba unto the king, According to all that my lord the king
hath commanded his servant, so shall thy servant do. As for Mephibosheth,
said the king, he shall eat at my table, as one of the king's sons.
[12] And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that
dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.
[13] So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the
king's table; and was lame on both his feet.
There's a new game in high school sports, and it's one of the most uplifting
things you'll ever experience.
It has many of the same elements of a game known for cheering fans, referees,
and a scoreboard. But there's an essential twist: Each five-person team
on the court consists of two nondisabled players and three players
who have some form of disability. The activity on the court is heartwarming
as players assist, encourage, and cheer for each other - no matter what team
they're on. The game is all about lifting up students who wouldn't otherwise
experience the joy of competitive sports.
It takes deliberate, wise leadership for schools to honour students in this
way. And their efforts reflect an example set for us in Scripture
by King David.
A common saying in David's day was that "the 'blind and lame' will not enter
the palace" (2 Samuel 5:8) - used metaphorically in reference to his enemies.
David, however, did choose to take Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, who had two
lame feet, into his palace and honour him with a place
to "eat at [his] table" (9:7).
Paul presents a clear guideline for how we're to treat others.
"Love each other with genuine affection,
and take delight in honouring each other" (Romans 12:10 nlt).
Let's practice unified living - making sure to honour,
in Jesus' love, everyone we encounter.
Reflect & Pray
How can you encourage the people in your sphere of influence?
What does it mean for you to show honor to others?
Dear God, please help me show grace
and kindness toward those who need my love and assistance.
Learn how to invite others into God's freedom by reading That Skill.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 4 "Formula" for Forgiveness
Luke 17:3 - 4
3 (Lev 19:17; Mt 18:21)"Take heed to yourselves."
"If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. And if he repents,
forgive him.
4 (Mt 18:21-22) If he sins against you seven times in a day,
and seven times in a day turns to you, saying,
'I repent,' you must forgive him."
3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him;
and if he repent, forgive him.
4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day,
and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent;
thou shalt forgive him.
The context of these verses give us an interesting perspective of Jesus'
disciples. In a corollary passage in Matthew 18, the disciples (through
Peter, the designated mouthpiece) ask Jesus,
21 (Mt 18:15; Lk 17:3-4) Then Peter came to Him and said,
"Lord, how often shall I forgive my brother who sins against me?
Up to seven times?" (Matthew 18:21)
The disciples wanted a "formula" for forgiveness: they wanted to be able to
develop a checklist. Once, twice, maybe three times a brother could be
forgiven, but after that, you could write him off. After all, if
he keeps on offending over and over again, he doesn't deserve to be forgiven!
But Jesus says, " Rebuke him - let him know his fault; if he repents,
forgive him - even seven times in the same day!"
And the disciplines' response is predictable: "Lord, increase our faith!" They
were more comfortable with their own formula for forgiveness than with the
outrageous demands of the love that Christ imposed upon them.
We are so like the disciples. We want to draw a line and say. "This far
- no more. I'll forgive you once, but don't do it again. Now that you're
forgiven, you'd better shape up!". Yet God's love doesn't recognise "again".
He forgives, and no matter how often we come to him in repentance
for repeated offenses, his arms of forgiveness are open to us.
That is the way God wants us to forgive. He wants us to lay aside our
checklists, put away our suspicions, abandon our scoreboards, and forgive.
Seven times, or seventy times seven, as often as we have sinned against God
and been forgiven, we are to forgive.
Application
a) Have I ever kept a "scorecard" of performance on someone I
have forgiven ? Why?
b) Why do I need "increased faith" to be able to forgive as
Jesus calls me to?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Genesis 30:43
The man became exceedingly prosperous and had many sheep
and female servants and male servants and camels and donkeys.
And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle,
and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are anxious
Phil 4:4-7
4 (Php 3:1; Ro 12:12 Rejoice in the Lord always.
Again I will say, rejoice!
5 (Jas 5:8-9) Let everyone come to know your gentleness.
The Lord is at hand.
6 (Eph 6:18; Mt 6:25-33) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything,
by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known
to God.
7 (Jn 14:27; Col 3:15; Isa 26:3) And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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?)
Ontario
Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario
Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000
est Muslim Population 1 001 542
CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor
Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools
are starting.
And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of
"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town
reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:
- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
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
7th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society
and be their help
(
Ps 34:18 - The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,
and saves the contrite of spirit.
18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;
And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Ps 145: 14 - 16
14 The Lord upholds all who fall,
and raises up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all wait upon You,
and You give them their food in due season.
16 You open Your hand
and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Samek
14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,
And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
Ain
15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;
And thou givest them their meat in due season.
Pe
16 Thou openest thine hand,
And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
)
b) Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your
city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.
(
Romans 12:4-8
4 (1Co 12:12-14)For just as we have many parts in one body,
and not all parts have the same function,
5(1Co 10:17; 12:20)so we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and all are parts of one another.
6(Ac 13:1; 1Co 13:2)We have diverse gifts according to the grace that
is given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;
7 (Ac 13:1; Eph 4:11)if service, in serving; he who teaches, in teaching;
8 (2Co 9:7; 1Co 12:28) he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with
generosity; he who rules, with diligence;
he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
4 For as we have many members in one body,
and all members have not the same office:
5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and every one members one of another.
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that
is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according
to the proportion of faith;
7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth,
on teaching;
8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let
him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence;
he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Col 3:17
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.
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.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to show kindness and mercy in victory.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me show grace
and kindness toward those who need my love and assistance."
Pray to the Lord and pray to have no scorecards in forgiveness.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the rewards of Lord Jesus.
Pray to the Lord and pray to joy in all circumstances
and in supplication.
Agree in prayer for Ontario:
- get network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society
and be their help
Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your
city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.
Ask Yahweh to provide for Christian converts from Islam in Kyrgyzstan
who have lost their jobs due to their faith
(Philippians 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.
).
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
.