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Day 75, 16 Mar 2021
Deuteronomy 14 - 16
DEUTERONOMY 14
Clean and Unclean Food
Lev 11:1-23
1 (Ro 9:8; Gal 3:26) You are the sons of the Lord your God.
You shall not cut yourselves or make any baldness
between your eyes for the dead.
2 (Dt 7:6; Lev 20:26) For you are a holy people to the Lord your God,
and the Lord has chosen you to be a peculiar people to Himself,
treasured above all the nations that are on the earth.
3 (Eze 4:14; Lev 11:43) You must not eat any detestable thing.
4 These are the animals which you may eat: the ox, the sheep, and the goat,
5 the deer, the gazelle, the fallow deer, the wild goat, and the ibex,
and the antelope, and the mountain sheep.
6 You may eat every animal with divided hooves,
with the hoof divided into two parts, and that chews the cud.
7 Nevertheless, you may not eat of these that chew the cud,
or of them that divide the hoof: the camel, the rabbit, and the coney.
For they chew the cud, but their hoof is not divided,
therefore they are unclean to you.
8 (Lev 11:26-27) The pig is unclean to you because it divides the hoof,
yet it does not chew the cud. You must not eat of their flesh or touch
their dead carcass.
9 These you shall eat of all that are in the water:
All that have fins and scales you may eat.
10 Whatever does not have fins and scales you may not eat.
It is unclean to you.
11You may eat of all clean birds.
12However, these are the ones which you cannot eat:
the eagle, the vulture, the buzzard,
13 the red kite, the falcon, and the kite after its kind,
14 every raven after its kind,
15 and the ostrich, the owl, the seagull,
and the hawk after its kind,
16 the little owl, and the great owl, and the white owl,
17 the pelican, the carrion vulture, and the cormorant,
18 the stork, and the heron after its kind, and the hoopoe, and the bat.
19 Every creeping thing that flies is unclean to you. They must not be eaten.
20 You may eat all the clean birds.
21 (Ex 23:19; 34:26; Lev 17:15) You must not eat of anything that dies of
itself, but you may give it to the foreigner that is in your gates, so that
he may eat it, or you may sell it to a foreigner, for you are a holy people
to the Lord your God. You shall not boil a young goat in its mother's milk.
Tithes
22 (Dt 12:17; 12:6) You must be certain to tithe all the produce of your seed,
so that the field produces year by year.
23 (Dt 4:10; 12:5-7) You must eat before the Lord your God,
in the place in which He shall choose to place His name,
the tithe of your grain, of your wine, of your oil,
and of the firstborn of your herds and of your flocks so that
you may learn to always fear the Lord your God.
24 (Dt 12:21; 12:5) If the distance is too long for you, so that you are
not able to carry it, because the place is too far from you, where
the Lord your God shall choose to set His name, when the Lord
your God blesses you,
25 then you shall exchange it for money and bind up the money
in your hand and go to the place which the Lord your God shall choose.
26 (Dt 12:7; Ecc 9:7) Then you may spend that money for whatever
your heart desires, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink,
or for whatever your heart desires, and you may eat there before the Lord
your God, and you shall rejoice, you, and your household,
27 (Nu 18:20; Dt 14:29) and the Levite that is within your gates.
You must not forsake him, for he has no portion or inheritance with you.
28 (Dt 14:22; Am 4:4) At the end of three years you must bring forth
all the tithe of your produce the same year and lay it up within your gates.
29 (Dt 15:10; 14:27) Then the Levite (because he has no portion
or inheritance with you), the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow,
who are within your gates, shall come and shall eat and be satisfied,
so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hand
which you do.
DEUTERONOMY 15
The Sabbatical Year
Lev 25:8-38
1 (Dt 31:10; Ex 23:10-11) At the end of every seven years you shall
grant a relinquishing of debts.
2 This is the manner of the relinquishing: Every creditor that has
loaned anything to his neighbor shall relinquish it. He shall not
exact it of his neighbor, or of his brother, because it is called
the Lord's relinquishment.
3 (Dt 23:20) You may collect it from a foreigner, but that which
your brother has that is yours your hand shall release.
4 However, there will be no poor among you, for the Lord will
greatly bless you in the land which the Lord your God has given
you for an inheritance to possess,
5 if only you carefully obey the voice of the Lord your God,
by carefully observing all these commandments which I command you today.
6 (Dt 28:12-13; 28:44) For the Lord your God will bless you, just as
He promised you, and you will lend to many nations, but you shall
not borrow. You will reign over many nations, but they will not reign
over you.
7 (Dt 15:9) If there be among you a poor man, one of your brothers within
any of your gates in your land which the Lord your God has given you,
you must not harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother.
8 (Mt 5:42; Lk 6:34) But you shall open your hand wide to him and must surely
lend him what is sufficient for his need, in that which he lacks.
9 (Dt 24:15; Mt 20:15; Ex 22:23) Beware lest there be a wicked thought in your
heart, saying, "The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand," and
your eye be evil against your poor brother and you give him nothing,
and he cry out to the Lord against you, and it become sin in you.
10 (Dt 14:29; 24:19) You must surely give to him, and your heart shall
not be grieved when you give to him, because in this thing the Lord
your God will bless you in all your works, and in all that you put
your hand to do.
11 (Mt 26:11; Mk 14:7) For the poor will never cease from being
in the land. Therefore, I command you, saying, "You shall open your hand
wide to your brother, to your poor and needy in your land."
Freeing Servants
Ex 21:2-6; Lev 25:38=55
12 (Jer 34:14; Lev 25:39-41) If your brother, a Hebrew man, or a Hebrew woman,
is sold to you and serves you six years, then in the seventh year you must let
him go free from you.
13 When you send him out free from you, you must
not let him go away empty-handed.
14 You shall supply him liberally out of your flock, out of your floor,
and out of your winepress. From that with which the Lord your God
has blessed you, you shall give to him.
15 (Dt 16:12) You shall remember that you were a slave in the land
of Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you. Therefore,
I command this to you today.
16 (Ex 21:5-6) It shall be, if he says to you, "I will not go away from you,"
because he loves you and your house, because he is well off with you,
17 then you must take an awl and pierce it through his ear into the door,
and he shall be your servant forever. And you shall also do likewise
to your female servant.
18 It will not seem difficult for you when you send him away free from you,
for he has been worth a double hired servant Or double the amount.
in serving you six years. Then the Lord your God will bless you
in all that you do.
The Firstborn Animals
19 (Ex 13:2; 13:12) You must sanctify all the firstborn males that come
out of your herd and flock to the Lord your God. You must do no work
with the firstborn of your bulls or shear the firstborn of your sheep.
20 (Dt 12:5-7; 12:17) You shall eat it before the Lord your God year
by year in the place where the Lord shall choose, you and your household.
21 (Dt 17:1) If there is any defect in it, if it is lame or blind
or has a serious defect, you shall not sacrifice it to the Lord your God.
22 You shall eat it within your gates. The unclean and the clean person
alike shall eat it, as if it were a gazelle or a deer.
23 (Dt 12:16; Lev 7:26) Only you must not eat its blood.
You shall pour it on the ground like water.
DEUTERONOMY 16
The Passover
Ex 12:14-20; Lev 23:4-8; Nu 28:16-25
1 (Ex 34:18; 13:4) Observe the month of Aviv
{March-April in the modern calendar.} and keep the Passover to the Lord
your God, for in the month of Aviv the Lord your God brought you
out of Egypt by night.
2 (Dt 12:5; 12:26) Therefore, you must sacrifice the Passover
to the Lord your God, from the flock or the herd, in the place
where the Lord shall choose to place His name.
3 (Ex 12:39; 34:18; 12:8) You must not eat leavened bread with it.
For seven days you must eat unleavened bread,
the bread of affliction, for you came out of the land of Egypt in a hurry,
so that you may remember all the days of your life the day when you
came out of the land of Egypt.
4 (Ex 12:10; 34:25) There must not be any leavened bread seen with
you within all your borders for seven days, nor may any of the
meat which you sacrificed in the evening on the first day remain
overnight until morning.
5 You may not sacrifice the Passover within any of your gates
that the Lord your God has given you.
6 But at the place where the Lord your God chooses to place
His name, there you shall sacrifice the Passover in the evening at sunset,
at the time that you came out of Egypt.
7 (2Ch 35:13) You shall roast and eat it in the place where the Lord your God
will choose, and you must return in the morning, and go to your tents.
8 (Lev 23:36) For six days you must eat unleavened bread,
and on the seventh day there shall be a solemn assembly to the Lord your God.
You must do no work on that day.
The Feast of Weeks
Lev 23:15-22; Nu 28:26-31
9 (Ex 23:16; 34:22) You must count seven weeks for yourself.
Begin counting the seven weeks from the time you begin
to put the sickle to the standing grain.
10 (1Co 16:2) You must keep the Feast of Weeks to the Lord
your God with a tribute of a freewill offering from your hand,
which you must give to the Lord your God, in proportion to
how much the Lord your God has blessed you.
11 (Dt 12:7; 12:12) You shall rejoice before the Lord your God-you,
your son, your daughter, your male servant, your female servant,
the Levite who is within your gates, the foreigner, the orphan,
and the widow who are among you-in the place where the Lord
your God has chosen to place His name.
12 (Dt 15:15) You must remember that you were a slave in Egypt,
and you must be careful to observe these statutes.
The Feast of Tabernacles
Lev 23:33-43; Nu 29:12-39
13 (Ex 23:16; Lev 23:34-36) You shall observe the Feast of Tabernacles
seven days after you have gathered in your threshing floor
and your winepress,
14 (Dt 16:11; Ne 8:9-12) and you shall rejoice in your feast, you,
your son, your daughter, your male servant, your female servant,
the Levite, the foreigner, the orphan, and the widow who
are within your gates.
15 You are to celebrate the festival for seven days to the Lord your God
in the place where the Lord will choose, because the Lord your God will
bless you in all your produce, and in all the works of your hands.
Therefore, you will indeed rejoice.
16 (Ex 23:14-17; 34:20) Three times a year all your males must appear
before the Lord your God in the place where He will choose:
at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, at the Feast of Weeks,
and at the Feast of Tabernacles, and they must not appear
before the Lord empty.
17 (Dt 16:10; 2Co 8:12) Every man must give as he is able,
in proportion to the blessing of the Lord your God, which
He has given you.
Judges
18 (1Ch 23:4; 26:29) You must appoint judges and officers
in all your gates, which the Lord your God gives you,
throughout your tribes, and they shall judge the people
with righteous judgment.
19 (Ex 23:2; Lev 19:15) You must not pervert judgment nor show partiality.
You must not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise
and perverts the words of the righteous.
20 (Dt 4:1) You must follow that which is altogether just, so that you may
live and inherit the land which the Lord your God is giving you.
Idolatry Forbidden
21 (2Ki 17:16; 2Ch 33:3) You must not plant for yourself an Asherah
Wooden symbol of a female deity. of any trees near the altar of
the Lord your God, which you make for yourself.
22 (Lev 26:1; Ex 20:4) You shall not set up for yourself any image,
which the Lord your God hates.
2) Our Daily Bread for 16 Mar 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/03/16/a-strong-heart
entitled A Strong Heart
Ps 73:21-28
21 Thus my heart was embittered,
and I was pierced in my feelings.
22 I was a brute and did not understand;
I was as a beast before You.
23 Nevertheless I am continually with You;
You have held me by my right hand.
24 You will guide me with Your counsel,
and afterward receive me to glory.
25 Whom have I in heaven but You?
And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides You.
26 My flesh and my heart fails,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
27 For those who are far from You will perish;
You destroy everyone who is unfaithful to You.
28 But it is good for me to draw near to God;
I have taken my refuge in the Lord God,
that I may declare all Your works.
In his book Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, co-authored
with Philip Yancey, Dr. Paul Brand observed,
"A hummingbird heart weighs a fraction of an ounce
and beats eight hundred times a minute;
a blue whale's heart weighs half a ton, beats only ten times per minute,
and can be heard two miles away. In contrast to either, the human heart
seems dully functional, yet it does its job, beating 100,000 times a day
[65-70 times a minute] with no time off for rest,
to get most of us through seventy years or more."
The amazing heart so thoroughly powers us through life that it has become
a metaphor for our overall inner well-being. Yet, both our literal
and metaphorical hearts are prone to failure. What can we do?
The psalmist Asaph, a worship leader of Israel, acknowledged in Psalm 73
that true strength comes from somewhere-Someone-else. He wrote,
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever" (v. 26). Asaph was right.
The living God is our ultimate and eternal strength.
As the Maker of heaven and earth, He knows no such limitations
to His perfect power.
In our times of difficulty and challenge, may we discover what Asaph
learned through his own struggles: God is the true strength of our hearts.
We can rest in that strength every day.
By: Bill Crowder
Reflect & Pray
How is your metaphorical heart like your spiritual heart?
When you feel like you're "losing heart," how can you find
strength in your loving, caring Father?
Heavenly Father, I thank You that when I'm weak, You're strong.
That when I'm overwhelmed, You're enough. That when I'm confused,
You have perfect clarity.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 3 The Kind Heart of Forgiveness
Eph 4:32
32 (2Co 2:10; Col 3:12–13; Mt 6:12)And be kind one to another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.
Don had lost his job because he sttod against his boss and refused to
comprimise his Christian principles. Certain friends in the company had
turned against him, choosing to save their own jobs at any cost,
and he felt very alone, abandoned when he most needed the support
of those who cared.
But Don showed no signs of bitterness or unforgiveness. He refused to
recite the details of his firing to those around him, saying simply and
honestly, " I beleive my boss was wrong in what he did. But God can show
him." The kindness of Don's heart ., and the tenderness with which he
extended forgiveness, became a testimony to all who knew him. Don's
boss never "saw the light", never repented, but Don lived in the freedom of
forgiving.
Comparison is a rare commodity among Christains today. We seem to be
overstocked with judgment and crammed fukk of condemnation, but we have
little space in the corners of our lives for tenderheartedness. We are quick
to assume that we know another person's heart and have the remedy for
the problem, rather then giving that person the benefit of the doubt,
the room to grow, the freedom to make a mistake and seek forgiveness.
Jesus demonstrated the king compassion necessary in forgivemess when he
looked down at the soldiers who has crucified him, gambling at his feet
for his cloak, and said, "Father , forgive them, for they do not know what
are doing."
When others hurt and betray us, they often "do not know what they are
doing." we can, in Christ, offer compassionate forgiveness to them -
not condoning their actions or excusing their wrong, but forgiving ,
in the simplicity and purity of God's love.
Application
a) What is the difference between excusing a wrong and forgiving?
b) How has God forgiven me for Christ's sake?
c) What does today's verse tell me about my attitude in forgiveness?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Hebr 11:6
6 (1Ch 28:9; Jer 29:13–14) And without faith it is impossible to please God,
for he who comes to God must believe that He exists
and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Burdened by Doubt
Matt 7:7-11
Ask, Seek, Knock
Lk 11:9–13
7(Mt 21:22; Mk 11:24)"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find;
knock and it will be opened to you.
8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds,
and to him who knocks, it will be opened.
9 "What man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread,
will give him a stone?
10 Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a snake?
11 (Ge 6:5; 8:21) If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts
to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give
good things to those who ask Him!
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
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!
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"
)
b) Pray that poeple'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."
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.
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.
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,
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and to celebrate according, no idolatry.
Pray to the Lord when you fell weak and ill.
Pray to the Lord to seek forgiveness in your life and those around you.
Pray to the Lord to seek The Lord in all your faith and determination.
Pray for Muslims in Saskatchewan to receive Christ as Saviour .
Pray your country so all will come to know Christ and
know his Justiace and His Supremacy.
Repent of and turn away from your sins
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 74, 15 Mar 2021
Deuteronomy 11 - 13
DEUTERONOMY 11
Love and Obey
1 (Dt 6:5; 10:12) You must love the Lord your God and keep His charge,
His statutes, His ordinances, and His commandments always.
2 (Dt 5:24) Know this day that I am not speaking with your children
who have not known and who have not seen the discipline of the Lord
your God, His greatness, His mighty hand, and His outstretched arm,
3 (Dt 7:19) and His signs and His works which He did in the midst of
Egypt to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and to all his land,
4 (Ex 15:9-10; Ps 106:11) and what He did to the army of Egypt,
to their horses, and to their chariots, when He made the water
of the Red Sea to flow over them as they pursued after you,
and how the Lord utterly destroyed them,
5 and what He did to you in the wilderness until you came to this place,
6 (Ps 106:17; Nu 27:3) and what He did to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of
Eliab, the son of Reuben, when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed
them up, their households, their tents, and everything that was in their
possession, in the midst of all Israel.
7 But your eyes have seen all the great deeds of the Lord which He did.
8 (Jos 1:6-7; Dt 31:23) Therefore you must keep all the commandments
which I am commanding you today, so that you may be strong and go
in and possess the land which you are going to possess;
9 (Ex 3:8; Dt 4:40) and that you may prolong your days in the land
which the Lord swore to your fathers to give to them
and to their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey.
10 For the land which you are entering to possess
is not like the land of Egypt from where you came,
where you sowed your seed and watered it with your foot
like a vegetable garden,
11 but the land, which you are entering to possess, is a land of hills
and valleys and drinks water from the rain of heaven,
12 (1Ki 9:3; Jer 24:6) a land for which the Lord your God cares.
The eyes of the Lord your God are always on it, from the beginning
of the year even to the end of the year.
13 (Dt 4:29; 6:17) It will be, if you will diligently obey My commandments
which I am commanding you today, to love the Lord your God,
and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul,
14 (Lev 26:4; Dt 28:12) then I will give you the rain of your land
in its season, the early rain and the latter rain, that you may gather
in your grain and your wine and your oil.
15 (Dt 6:11; Ps 104:14) I will provide grass in your fields for your
livestock, that you may eat and be full.
16 (Job 31:27; Dt 8:19) Take heed to yourselves that your heart
be not deceived, and you turn away and serve other gods and worship them.
17 (Dt 4:26; 6:15) Then the Lord's wrath will be inflamed against you,
and He will shut up the heavens so that there will be no rain
and the land will not yield its fruit, and you will quickly perish
from the good land which the Lord is giving you.
18 (Ex 13:9; 13:16) Therefore you must fix these words of mine
in your heart and in your soul, and bind them as a sign on your hand,
so that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.
19 (Dt 4:9-10; 6:7) You shall teach them to your children, speaking
of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way,
when you lie down, and when you rise up.
20 (Dt 6:9) You shall write them on the doorposts of your house
and on your gates,
21 (Ps 72:5; Pr 3:2) so that your days and the days of your children
may be multiplied in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers
to give them, as long as the days of heaven on the earth.
22 (Dt 6:17; 10:20) For if you diligently keep all these commandments
which I am commanding you to do-to love the Lord your God, to walk in
all His ways, and to hold fast to Him-
23 (Dt 4:38; 9:1) then the Lord will drive out all these nations from
before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and mightier than you.
24 (Ex 23:31; Jos 14:9) Every place where the soles of your feet tread
will be yours. Your border will be from the wilderness to Lebanon,
from the river, the River Euphrates, as far as the Mediterranean Sea.
25 (Ex 23:27; Dt 7:24) No man will be able to resist you, for the Lord
your God shall lay the fear of you and the dread of you on all the land
where you shall tread, just as He has spoken to you.
26 (Dt 30:1) See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse:
27 (Dt 28:1–14) the blessing if you obey the commandments of the
Lord your God, which I am commanding you today,
28 (Dt 28:15–68) and the curse, if you will not obey the commandments
of the Lord your God, but turn from the way which I am commanding
you today, to go after other gods which you have not known.
29 Now it shall be, when the Lord your God has brought you into the land
which you are entering to possess, that you shall put the blessing
on Mount Gerizim and the curse on Mount Ebal.
30 (Ge 12:6; Jdg 7:1) Are they not on the other side of the Jordan,
west where the sun goes down, in the land of the Canaanites,
who dwell in the plain opposite Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh?
31 (Dt 9:1; Jos 1:11) For you will cross over the Jordan to go in to possess
the land which the Lord your God is giving you, and you will possess it,
and dwell in it.
32 (Dt 12:32) You must be careful to do all the statutes and judgments
which I am setting before you today.
DEUTERONOMY 12
The One Place of Worship
1 (1Ki 8:40) These are the statutes and judgments which you shall be careful
to observe in the land, which the Lord, the God of your fathers, has given
you to possess, all the days that you live on the earth.
2 (2Ki 16:4; Dt 7:5) You must utterly destroy all the places where
the nations which you will possess served their gods, on the high mountains,
and on the hills, and under every green tree.
3 (Nu 33:52; Jdg 2:2) And you shall overthrow their altars, and break
their pillars, and burn their Asherah polesWooden symbols of a female deity.
with fire, and you shall cut down the engraved images of their gods,
and eliminate their names out of that place.
4 (Lev 20:23; Dt 16:21-22) You shall not act this way toward
the Lord your God.
5 (2Ch 7:12; Dt 12:11) But you must seek only the place which the Lord
your God shall choose out of all your tribes to establish His name,
and there you must go.
6 (Dt 15:19-20) There you shall bring your burnt offerings, your sacrifices,
your tithes, the offerings of your hand, your vows, your freewill offerings,
and the firstborn of your herds and of your flocks.
7 (Dt 12:18; 14:26; Lev 23:40) There you must eat before the Lord your God,
and you shall rejoice in all that you put your hand to, you and your
households, where the Lord your God has blessed you.
8 (Jdg 17:6; 21:25) You are not to do all the things that we are doing here
today, where every man does whatever is right in his own eyes.
9 (Dt 25:19; 1Ki 8:56) For you have not yet come to the rest
and to the inheritance which the Lord your God has given you.
10 (Dt 11:31) But when you cross the Jordan, and dwell in the land
which the Lord your God has given you to inherit, and when He gives
you rest from all your enemies round about, so that you dwell in safety,
11 (Dt 12:5; 15:20) then there will be a place which the Lord your God
will choose to cause His name to dwell. There you must bring all that
I command you: your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes,
the offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which you vow
to the Lord.
12 (Dt 12:7; 10:9) You will rejoice before the Lord your God, you, your sons,
your daughters, your male servants, your female servants, and the Levite
who is within your gates, for he has no portion or inheritance with you.
13 Be careful that you do not offer your burnt offerings in every place
that you see.
14 (Dt 12:5; 12:11) Rather, in the place which the Lord will choose in one
of your tribes, there you must offer your burnt offerings, and there you
must do all that I command you.
15 (Dt 14:5) Notwithstanding, you may kill and eat meat within all your gates,
whatever your heart desires, according to the blessing of the Lord your God
which He has given you. The unclean and the clean may eat of it,
of the gazelle and of the deer,
16 (Ge 9:4; Dt 15:23) only you must not eat the blood.
You shall pour it on the ground like water.
17 (Dt 12:6; 26:14) You may not eat within your gates the tithe of your grain,
your wine, your oil, the firstborn of your herds or of your flock,
any of your vows which you vow, your freewill offerings, or the offering
of your hand.
18 (Dt 12:7; 14:23; 12:5) Rather you must eat them before the Lord your God
in the place which the Lord your God will choose-you, your son,
your daughter, your male servant, your female servant, and the Levite
that is within your gates-and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God
in all that you undertake to do.
19 Take heed to yourself that you do not forsake the Levite as long as you
live on the earth.
20 (Dt 19:8; 11:24; Ge 28:14) When the Lord your God shall enlarge your
border as He has promised you, and you say, "I will eat meat," because
you desire to eat meat, then you may eat as much meat as your heart desires.
21 (Dt 12:5) If the place which the Lord your God has chosen to put His name
is too far from you, then you shall kill of your herd and of your flock,
which the Lord has given you, as I have commanded you,
and you must eat in your gates whatever your heart desires.
22 Even as the gazelle and the deer are eaten, so you shall eat them.
The unclean and the clean shall eat of them alike.
23 (Ge 9:4; Lev 17:11) Only be sure that you do not eat the blood.
For the blood is the life, and you may not eat the life with the meat.
24 You must not eat it. You must pour it on the ground like water.
25 (Ex 15:26; Dt 4:40) You must not eat it, so that it may go well
with you and with your children after you, when you do that
which is right in the sight of the Lord.
26 (Nu 5:9-10; 18:19) You shall take only your holy things which
you have, along with your vows, and go to the place
which the Lord shall choose.
27 (Lev 1:9; 1:13) You must offer your burnt offerings, the meat
and the blood, on the altar of the Lord your God,
and the blood of your sacrifices will be poured out on the altar
of the Lord your God, and you shall eat the meat.
28 Observe and hear all these words which I command you,
so that it may go well with you and with your children after you forever,
when you do that which is good and right in the sight of the Lord your God.
29 (Jos 23:4; Dt 19:1) When the Lord your God shall cut off the nations from
before you, where you go to possess them, and you dispossess them,
and dwell in their land,
30 (Dt 7:16) take heed to yourself so that you are not ensnared by following
them, after they have been destroyed before you, and that you not inquire
after their gods, saying, “How did these nations serve their gods?
Even so I will do likewise.â€
31 (Jer 32:35; Lev 18:3) You shall not do so to the Lord your God,
for every abomination to the Lord, which He hates, they have done
to their gods. They have even burned their sons and their daughters
in the fire to their gods.
32 (Dt 4:2; Jos 1:7)n Whatever I command you, be careful to do it.
You shall not add to it or take away from it.
DEUTERONOMY 13
Idolatry
1 (Jer 27:9; 29:8) If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among
you and gives you a sign or a wonder,
2 (Dt 18:22; Jer 28:9) and the sign or the wonder comes to pass
concerning that which he spoke to you, saying, "Let us go after other gods,"
which you have not known, "and let us serve them,"
3 (Dt 8:2; 6:5) you must not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer
of dreams, for the Lord your God is testing you, to know whether you love
the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
4 (Dt 10:20; 2Ki 23:3; 2Ch 34:31) You must follow after the Lord your God,
fear Him, and keep His commandments, obey His voice, and you must
serve Him, and cling to Him.
5 (1Co 5:13; Dt 17:7) That prophet or that dreamer of dreams must be put
to death because he has spoken in order to turn you away from the Lord
your God, who brought you out ofthe land of Egypt and redeemed you
out of the house of bondage, to entice you away from the way in which
the Lord your God commanded you to walk. So you must put the evil
away from your midst.
6 (Dt 28:54; 1Sa 18:1) If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son,
or your daughter, or your beloved wife, or your friend, who is as your
own soul, entices you secretly, saying, "Let us go and serve other gods,"
which you have not known, neither you nor your fathers,
7 namely, of the gods of the people who are all around you, near you
or far away from you, from one end of the earth to the other end
of the earth,
8 (Pr 1:10; Dt 7:16) you shall not consent to him or listen to him,
neither should your eye pity him, nor shall you spare or conceal him,
9 but you must surely kill him. Your hand must be first upon him
to put him to death, and afterwards, the hand of all the people.
10 (Jos 7:25) You shall stone him with stones so that he dies
because he has sought to entice you away from the Lord your God
who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
11 (Dt 19:20; 17:13) All Israel shall hear and fear and no more do any
such wickedness as this among you.
12 If you hear it said in one of your cities, in which the Lord your God
has given you to dwell, saying,
13 (Dt 13:2; 13:6) "Certain men, the sons of wickedness, are gone out
from among you and have seduced the inhabitants of their city, saying,
'Let us go and serve other gods,'" which you have not known,
14 (Dt 17:4) then you shall inquire, search out, and ask diligently.
If it be true and certain that such an abomination has been among you,
15 (Ex 22:20; Lev 27:28) you shall surely put the inhabitants of that city
to the sword, utterly destroying it, all that is in it and its livestock-with
the edge of the sword.
16 (Jos 8:28; Jer 49:2) You must gather all the spoils of it into the middle
of the street and burn the city with fire along with all the spoils within
it for the Lord your God, and it will be a heap forever. It must not be rebuilt.
17 (Ge 26:4; 26:24) Nothing of the cursed thing there must cling
to your hand, so that the Lord may turn from the fierceness
of His anger and show you mercy, have compassion on you,
and multiply you, just as He swore to your fathers,
18 (Dt 12:25; 12:28) if you listen to the voice of the Lord your God,
to keep all His commandments which I command you today, and
do that which is right in the eyes of the Lord your God.
2) Our Daily Bread for 15 Mar 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/03/15/caring-letters
entitled Caring Letters
1 Peter 2:4-10
4 (1Jn 1:8; 1:6) Whoever says, "I know Him," and does not keep
His commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
5 (Jn 14:23; 1Jn 3:24) But whoever keeps His word truly has
the love of God perfected in him. By this we know we are in Him.
6 (1Pe 2:21; Mt 11:29) Whoever says he remains in Him ought to walk as
He walked.
The New Commandment
7 (1Jn 3:11; Lev 19:18; 2Jn 1:5-6) Brothers, I am writing no new commandment
to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning.
The old commandment is the word which you have heard from the beginning.
8 (Jn 1:9; 13:34) Yet a new commandment I am writing to you, which holds true
in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away, and the true light
is already shining.
9 (1Jn 2:11; 4:20) Whoever says he is in the light but hates his brother
is in darkness even until now.
10 (2Pe 1:10; 1Jn 3:14) Whoever loves his brother lives in the light,
and in him there is no cause for stumbling.
Decades ago, Dr. Jerry Motto discovered the power of a "caring letter."
His research found that simply sending a letter expressing care
to discharged patients who had previously attempted suicide
reduced the rate of recurrence by half. Recently, health care providers
have rediscovered this power when sending "caring" texts, postcards,
and even social media memes as followup treatment for the severely depressed.
Twenty-one "books" in the Bible are actually letters-epistles-caringly
written to first-century believers who struggled for a variety of reasons.
Paul, James, and John wrote letters to explain the basics of faith
and worship, and how to resolve conflict and build unity.
The apostle Peter, however, specifically wrote to believers who were being
persecuted by the Roman emperor, Nero. Peter reminded them of their intrinsic
value to God, describing them this way in 1 Peter 2:9, "You are a chosen
people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession."
This lifted their gaze to God’s great purpose for them in their world:
"that you may declare the praises of him who called you
out of darkness into his wonderful light."
Our great God Himself wrote a book filled with caring letters to
us-inspired Scripture-that we might always have a record of the value
He assigns us as His own. May we read His letters daily and share them
with others who need the hope Jesus offers.
By: Elisa Morgan
Reflect & Pray
How does reading the Epistles as caring letters help you receive
God's encouragement? How will you share the
hope of God's caring letters today?
Loving God, thank You for the caring letters in the Bible!
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 2 - The key to the Prison Cell
Matt 6:14-15
14 For if you forgive men for their sins, your heavenly Father will
also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men for their sins,
neither will your Father forgive your sins.
Ann had been badly wounded in a relationship that had ended in anger
and accusation. For more than a year, Ann nursed her bitterness, rallying
support for her attitudes from friends and colleagues. Any time she saw
her former friend, Ann put up an icy wall of hostility. She thought she was
"getting over" the hurt, but the very mention of her friend's name brought
back a flood of negative feelings. Ann was trapped, locked in a prison of
unforgiveness , a jail built block by block by her own unwillingness to
forgive. Ann didn't "get over it"; instead, her wounds festered
and her bitterness grew worse.
Then one day - she never knew how - Ann let go of her bitterness. The barriers
of hostility and anger melted away, and when she saw her firend again, she was
able to forgive. And Ann was finally able to turn to the Lord for her own
healing and forgiveness.
"If you fo not forgive," Jesus says - and the statement falls hard on
unforgiving hearts, "Neither weill you be forgiven." In one sense, God's
forgiveness is unconditional - we do not have to earn or deserve it, and it is
always available to us. But we cannot experience the forgiveness God has
extended to us when we harbour unforgiveness towards others and build walls
of bitterness in our hearts.
When we refuse forgiveness toward those who have hurt or betrayed us, we do
not keep them in bondage, but ourselves. We lock ourselves away for an
awareness of God's loving presence; we imprison ourselves in a cell of
revenge. But when we reach out to forgive, we turn in the lock;
the door is open for our own sins to be forgiven and our own hearts
cleansed and purified.
Application
a) Why is forgiving others a condition for experiencing forgiveness in my own
life?
b) How can these verses have a practical effect upon my willingness to forgive others?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Prov 13:22
22 (Job 27:16-17; Pr 28:8) A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Angry of Vengeful
Romans 12:14-21
14 (Mt 5:44; Lk 6:28) Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse.
15 (Heb 13:3; Job 30:25) Rejoice with those who rejoice,
and weep with those who weep.
16 (Ro 11:25; 15:5) Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not be haughty,
but associate with the lowly. Do not pretend to be wiser than you are.
17 (Pr 20:22; Mt 5:39) Repay no one evil for evil. Commend what is honest
in the sight of all men.
18 (Mk 9:50; Ro 14:19; Mt 5:9) If it is possible, as
much as it depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
19 (Dt 32:35; Pr 24:29) Beloved, do not avenge yourselves,
but rather give place to God's wrath, for it is written:
"Vengeance is Mine. I will repay,"(Dt 32:35.) says the Lord.
20(Pr 25:21–22; Mt 5:44)Therefore
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him a drink;
for in doing so you will
heap coals of fire on his head.â€(r 25:21–22.)
21(1Pe 3:9)Do not be overcome by evil,
but overcome evil with good.
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
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!
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
15th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous
standards of living (John 16: 8 - 11
8 "When He comes, He will convict the world of sin and of righteousness
and of judgment: 9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me;
10 of righteousness, because I am going to My Father,
and you will see Me no more;
11 and of judgment, because the ruler of this world stands condemned."
)
b) Pray for the province of Nova Scotia
I) Pray for the leaders of Nova Scotia, 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 remember not to fall into the Pagan trap.
Pray to the Lord and to be an encouragement to someone today.
Pray to the Lord to seek forgiveness in your life and those around you.
Pray to the Lord to lay a good foundation in your life.
Pray to the Lord to leave a good legacy.
Pray to the Lord on how to render good for evil.
Pray for Muslims in Saskatchewan to receive Christ as Saviour .
Pray your country so all will come to know Christ.
Repent of and turn away from your sins
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 71, 12 Mar 2021
Deuteronomy 5 - 7
DEUTERONOMY 5
The Ten Commandments
Ex 20:1-17
1 Then Moses called all Israel and said to them: Hear, O Israel,
the statutes and ordinances which I am speaking in your hearing today,
so that you may learn them, and keep, and do them.
2 (Dt 4:23) The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.
3 The Lord did not make this covenant with our fathers, but with us,
we who are living now and here today.
4 (Dt 4:33; 34:10) The Lord talked with you face to face on the mountain
from the midst of the fire.
5 (Gal 3:19; Ex 19:16) I stood between the Lord and you at that time to
declare to you the word of the Lord; for you were afraid because of
the fire and would not go up to the mountain. He said:
6 (Ex 20:2-17) I am the Lord, your God, who brought you out of the
land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
7 (Ex 20:3) You shall have no other gods before Me.
8 (Ex 20:4) You shall not make yourself any graven image, or any
likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth
beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth;
9 (Ex 34:7; 34:14) you shall not bow down to them, nor serve them.
For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity
of the fathers on the children, and on the third and fourth generations
of those who hate Me,
10 (Jer 32:18) but showing mercy to thousands of them that love Me
and keep My commandments.
11 (Lev 19:12; Ex 20:7) You shall not take the name of the Lord
your God in vain, for the Lord will not exonerate anyone who
takes His name in vain.
12 (Ex 20:8-11) Keep the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, just as the Lord
your God has commanded you.
13 Six days you shall labor and do all your work,
14 (Heb 4:4; Ge 2:2) but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God.
On it you shall not do any work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter,
nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your ox,
nor your donkey, nor any of your livestock, nor the foreigner
that is within your gates, so that your male servant
and your female servant may rest as well as you.
15 (Dt 15:15; 16:12) Remember that you were a servant in the land of Egypt,
and that the Lord your God brought you out from there with a mighty
hand and by an outstretched arm; therefore your God commanded
you to keep the Sabbath day.
16 (Ex 20:12; Dt 4:40) Honor your father and your mother, just as the Lord
your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged,
and that it may go well with you in the land which the Lord your God
is giving you.
17 (Ex 20:13; Mt 5:21-22) You shall not murder.
18 (Ex 20:14; Lk 18:20) You shall not commit adultery.
19 (Ex 20:15) You shall not steal.
20 (Ex 20:16; 23:1) You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.
21 (Ro 13:9; Ex 20:17) You shall not covet your neighbor's wife,
nor shall you covet your neighbor’s house, his field, his male servant,
his female servant, his ox, his donkey,
or anything that belongs to your neighbour.
22 (Ex 24:12; 31:18) These are the words the Lord spoke to all your assembly
at the mountain out from the midst of the fire, the cloud, and the thick
darkness with a great voice, and He added no more. He wrote them on
two tablets of stone and gave them to me.
23 When you heard the voice out of the midst of the darkness, while the
mountain did burn with fire, you came near to me, all the heads of your
tribes, and your elders.
24 (Ex 19:19; Dt 4:33) You said, "See, the Lord our God has shown us
His glory and His greatness, and we have heard His voice from
the midst of the fire. We have seen this day that God speaks with man,
yet he lives.
25 (Dt 18:16) Now, therefore, why should we die? For this great fire will
consume us. If we hear the voice of the Lord our God any more,
then we will die.
26 (Dt 4:33) For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice
of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have,
and lived?
27 (Ex 20:19) Go near and hear all that the Lord our God will say.
Then speak to us all that the Lord our God will speak to you,
and we will hear and do it."
28 (Dt 18:17) The Lord heard the sound of your words when
you spoke to me, and the Lord said to me,
"I have heard the sound of the words of this people
which they have spoken to you.
They have done well in all that they have spoken.
29 (Isa 48:18; Dt 4:40) O that there were such a heart in them
that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments,
that it might be well with them and with their children forever!
30 "Go say to them, 'Return to your tents.'
31 (Gal 3:19) But as for you, stand here by Me, so that I may speak
to you all the commandments, and the statutes, and the ordinances
which you shall teach them, that they may keep them in the land
which I am giving them to possess."
32 (Dt 17:20; 28:14) Therefore, be careful to do as the Lord your God
has commanded you. You shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
33 (Jer 7:23; Dt 4:40; 10:12) You shall walk in all the ways which the Lord
your God has commanded you, so that you may live and that it may be
well with you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which
you shall possess.
DEUTERONOMY 6
The Greatest Commandment
1 (Dt 4:1; 5:31) Now these are the commandments, the statutes,
and the ordinances which the Lord your God commanded to
teach you, so that you may observe them in the land which
you are crossing over to possess,
2 (Ex 20:20; Ps 128:1) so that you might fear the Lord your God
in order to keep all His statutes and His commandments which
I command you-you, and your son, and your grandson-all the
days of your life, so that your days may be prolonged.
3 (Ex 3:8; Ge 15:5) Hear therefore, O Israel, and be careful to do it,
so that it may be well with you and so that you may multiply greatly,
as the Lord the God of your fathers has promised you in the land that
flows with milk and honey.
4 (Jn 17:3; Isa 42:8) Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God. The Lord is one!
5 (Mt 22:37; Mk 12:30) And you shall love the Lord your God with all
your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
6 (Dt 11:18; 32:46) These words, which I am commanding you today,
shall be in your heart.
7 (Dt 11:19; Eph 6:4) You shall teach them diligently to your children
and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk
by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
8 (Ex 13:9; Dt 11:18) You shall bind them as a sign on your hand,
and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes.
9 (Dt 11:20; Isa 57:8) You shall write them on the doorposts
of your house and on your gates.
10 (Jos 24:13; Ps 105:44) Then it shall be when the Lord your God
brings you into the land which He swore to your fathers, to Abraham,
Isaac, and Jacob, to give you great and fine cities,
which you did not build,
11 and houses full of all good things which you did not fill,
and hewn cisterns which you did not dig, vineyards
and olive trees which you did not plant, and you eat and are full,
12 then beware lest you forget the Lord who brought you
out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
13 (Dt 10:20; Mt 4:10) You shall fear the Lord your God
and serve Him and shall swear by His name.
14 (Jer 25:6; Dt 8:19) You shall not go after other gods,
the gods of the people which surround you
15 (Dt 4:24; Ex 20:5) (for the Lord your God is a jealous God among you).
Otherwise the anger of the Lord your God will be inflamed against you
and destroy you from off the face of the earth.
16 (Ex 17:7; Mt 4:7) You shall not tempt the Lord your God, as you tempted
Him in Massah.
17 (Dt 11:22; Ps 119:4) You shall diligently keep the commandments
of the Lord your God, and His testimonies and His statutes which
He has commanded you.
18 (Dt 4:40; 12:25) You shall do what is right and good in the sight
of the Lord that it may be well with you and that you may go in
and possess the good land which the Lord swore to your fathers,
19 (Ex 23:28-30; Nu 33:52-53) to drive out all your enemies
before you, just as the Lord has spoken.
20 (Ex 13:14; 12:26) When your son asks you in time to come, saying,
"What do the testimonies and the statutes and the judgments mean
which the Lord our God has commanded you?"
21 (Ex 20:2) then you shall say to your son, "We were slaves of Pharaoh
in Egypt, and the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand.
22 (Dt 4:34; Ps 135:9) And the Lord showed great and devastating signs
and wonders upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his household
before our eyes.
23 He brought us out from there, so that He might bring us in,
to give us the land which He swore to our fathers.
24 (Ps 41:2; Jer 32:39) The Lord commanded us to do all these statutes,
to fear the Lord our God, for our good always, that He might preserve
us, as He has to this day.
25 (Dt 24:13; Ro 10:3) It will be our righteousness if we are careful
to keep all these commandments before the Lord our God,
just as He has commanded us."
DEUTERONOMY 7
The Chosen People
1 Dt 4:38; 31:3When the Lord your God brings you into the land which
you are entering to possess and has driven out many nations before you,
the Hittites and the Girgashites and the Amorites and the Canaanites
and the Perizzites and the Hivites and the Jebusites,
seven nations greater and mightier than you,
2 (Dt 23:14; Ex 23:32-33) and when the Lord your God delivers them
before you and you strike them down, then you must utterly destroy them.
You shall make no covenant with them nor show mercy to them.
3 (Ex 34:15-16; Jos 23:12-13) What is more, you shall not intermarry
with them. You shall not give your daughters to their sons
or take their daughters for your sons.
4 (Dt 6:15) For they will turn your sons away from following Me
to serve other gods. Then the anger of the Lord will be inflamed
against you, and He will quickly destroy you.
5 (Ex 23:24; 34:13) But this is how you shall deal with them:
You shall destroy their altars and break down their images
and cut down their AsherimRebekah, Jacob's mother,
was an Aramean. and burn their graven images with fire.
6 (Dt 14:2; Ex 19:5-6; Jer 2:3) For you are a holy people
to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you to be
His special people, treasured above all peoples who are on the face
of the earth.
7 (Dt 10:22) The Lord did not set His love on you nor choose
you because you were more in number than any of the peoples,
for you were the fewest of all the peoples.
8 (Ex 32:13; Dt 10:15) But it is because the Lord loved you
and because He kept the oath which He swore to your fathers.
The Lord brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you
out of the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh, king of Egypt.
9 (Da 9:4; 1Co 1:9) Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God,
the faithful God, who keeps Âcovenant and mercy with them who love
Him and keep His commandments to a thousand generations,
10 (Isa 59:18; Na 1:2) yet He repays those who hate Him to their face,
to destroy them. He will not be slack with him who hates Him.
He will repay him to his face.
11 Therefore keep the commandments and the statutes
and the judgments which I command you today, by doing them.
12 (Lev 26:3-13; Dt 28:1-14) If you listen to these judgments,
keep them, and do them, then the Lord your God shall keep
with you the covenant and the mercy which He swore to your fathers.
13 (Jn 14:21) He will love you and bless you and multiply you.
He will also bless the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your land,
your grain, and your wine, and your oil, the increase of your herd
and the young of your flock, in the land which
He swore to your fathers to give you.
14 (Ps 127:3) You shall be blessed above all peoples.
There will not be male or female barren among you or among your livestock.
15 (Ex 15:26; Dt 28:27) The Lord will take away from you all sickness,
and will afflict you with none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which you know,
but will lay them on all those who hate you.
16 (Ex 23:33; Jdg 8:27) You must consume all the peoples whom the Lord your
God will deliver to you. Your eye shall have no pity on them, nor shall
you serve their gods, for that will be a snare to you.
17 (Nu 33:53) If you say in your heart,
"These nations are greater than I-how can I dispossess them?"
18 (Ps 105:5; Dt 31:6) you shall not be afraid of them.
You must surely remember what the Lord your God
did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt,
19 (Dt 4:34) the great trials which your eyes saw, and the signs,
and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the stretched-out arm,
by which the Lord your God brought you out. So the Lord your God
will do to all the peoples of whom you are afraid.
20 (Jos 24:12) Moreover the Lord your God will send the hornet among
them, until they who are left and hide themselves from you perish.
21 (Dt 10:17; Jos 3:10) You must not be frightened of them, for the Lord
your God is among you, a great and awesome God.
22 (Ex 23:29-30) The Lord your God will drive out those nations before you,
little by little. You will not be able to destroy them all at once,
lest the beasts of the field become too numerous for you.
23 But the Lord your God will deliver them to you
and will throw them into a great confusion until they are destroyed.
24 (Jos 23:9; Dt 11:25) He will deliver their kings into your hand
so that you may erase their names from under heaven.
No man will be able to stand before you until you have destroyed them.
25 (Ex 32:20; Dt 17:1) You must burn the graven images of their gods with fire.
You must not desire the silver or gold that is on them nor take any of it,
lest you be snared by them, for it is an abomination to the Lord your God.
26 (Dt 13:17; Lev 27:28-29) You shall not bring an abomination
into your house, lest you become cursed like it, but you must
absolutely detest and abhor it, for it is a cursed thing.
2) Our Daily Bread for 13 Mar 2021
https://www.odb.org/CA/2021/03/13/gods-storybook
entitled God’s Storybook
Genesis 1:26-31
Genesis 1
26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness,
and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds
of the air, and over the livestock, and over all the earth,
and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth."
\27 So God created man in His own image;
in the image of God He created him;
male and female He created them.
28 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish
the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds
of the air and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
29 Then God said, "See, I have given you every plant yielding seed which is
on the face of all the earth and every tree which has fruit yielding seed.
It shall be food for you.
30 To every beast of the earth and to every bird
of the air and to everything that creeps on the earth which has the breath
of life in it, I have given every green plant for food." And it was so.
31 God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good.
So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
Wanting to enjoy the beautiful day, I headed out for a walk and soon
met a new neighbor. He stopped me and introduced himself:
"My name is Genesis, and I’m six and a half years old."
"Genesis is a great name! It’s a book in the Bible," I replied.
"What's the Bible?" he asked.
"It’s God's storybook about how He made the world
and people and how He loves us."
His inquisitive response made me smile:
"Why did He make the world and people and cars and houses?
And is my picture in His book?"
While there isn't a literal picture of my new friend Genesis
or the rest of us in the Scriptures, we're a big part of God's storybook.
We see in Genesis 1 that "God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of God He created them" (v. 27).
God walked with them in the garden, and then warned about giving
in to the temptation to be their own god (ch. 3). Later in His book,
God told about how, in love, His Son, Jesus, came to walk with us again
and brought about a plan for our forgiveness and the restoration
of His creation.
As we look at the Bible, we learn that our Creator wants us to know Him,
talk with Him, and even ask Him our questions. He cares for us more than
we can imagine.
By: Anne Cetas
Reflect & Pray
Where do you see yourself in God’s story?
In what ways are you experiencing His fellowship?
Loving God, thank You for making me a part of Your story.
May I love You and others as You love me.
Read Understanding the Bible:
The Gospels at https://www.DiscoverySeries.org/Q0414 .
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace – Day 7 Break up Your Fallow Ground
Hosea 10:12
12 Sow to yourselves righteousness,
reap mercy,
break up your fallow ground;
for it is time to seek the Lord,
until He comes
and rains righteousness upon you.
When a farmer prepares to plant his crop, a great deal od preparation
is necessary before the seen can be sown. He has to plow up the ground,
turning under the stubble from the previous harvest, harrow the field to
break up the clods, and fertilise- readying the soil for optimum growht.
A fallow field, one that was not planted the previous season, must be
broken and worked so that the seed can find root in the ground.
The Bible likens spiritual growth to raising crops. God is the one
who brings rain and gives growth, but the success or failure
of the seed - both in initial salvation and in ongoing maturity -
is often linked to how well the soil has been prepared.
That preparation isn't always a pleasant or rewarding process.
We may resist the plowing or harrowing that comes through
the Holy Spirit's convictoin of sin. We may need to dig up boulders
of bitterness and thistles of anger; we may have to plow under the
stubble of the last crop of lessons, working that mulch deep into our lives.
But the final outcome is worth the effort - even the pain - that
preparation brings. Broken up, harrowed, readied for the seed of God's Word,
we are rich and fertile ground, and the seed of righteousness produces
an abundant crop in us.
Application
a) In what ways have I been "broken up" and "harrowed" by the Holy
Spirit to prepare me for God's work in me?
b) How can I apply these verses to myself? How can I
"sow in righteousness," "reap in mercy,"
"break up my fallow ground"?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Proverbs 28:13
13 He who covers his sins will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Angry of Vengeful
Prov 15:1
1 A soft answer turns away wrath,
but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 25:28
28 He who has no rule over his own spirit
is like a city that is broken down and without walls.
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
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!
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
13th Day of the Month
a) Pray that, with God's help, children and
young people will be able to journey with hope towards the destiny God has
for each of them
b)Pray for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
I) Pray for the leaders of Newfoundland and Labrador, 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 remember his commandments.
Pray to the Lord and Thank Him for being part of His Story.
Pray to the Lord to clear out any rough edges in you.
Pray to the Lord to confess any sin in your life.
Pray to the Lord to be not have any anger in you.
Pray for Muslims in Saskatchewan to receive Christ as Saviour .
Pray that the children and young people will come to know the Lord.
Repent of and turn away from your sins
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 70, 11 Mar 2021
Deuteronomy 3-4
DEUTERÂÂONOMY 3
King Og Defeated
1 (Nu 21:33-35; Dt 1:4) Then we turned and went up the way to Bashan,
and Og, the king of Bashan, came out against us, he and all his people,
to battle at Edrei.
2 (Nu 21:23-25) Then the Lord said to me, "Do not fear him, for I will
deliver him and all his people and his land into your hand; and you
shall do to him as you did to Sihon, king of the Amorites, who lived
at Heshbon."
3 (Nu 21:35) So the Lord, our God, delivered Og, the king of Bashan,
with all his people, into our hands also, and we struck him down until
there was no survivor remaining.
4 (1Ki 4:13) We took all his cities at that time. There was not a city which
we did not take from them: sixty cities, all the region of Argob,
the kingdom of Og in Bashan.
5 All these cities were fortified with high walls, gates, and bars,
besides a great many rural towns.
6 (Dt 2:34; 2:24; Ps 135:10-12) We utterly destroyed them, as we did to Sihon,
king of Heshbon, utterly destroying the men, women, and children of every city.
7 (Dt 2:35) But we took all the livestock and the spoil of the cities
as plunder for ourselves.
8 (Jos 12:2-6; 13:9-12) So at that time we took from the hand
of the two kings of the Amorites the land that was across the Jordan,
from the River Arnon to Mount Hermon
9 (1Ch 5:23; Ps 29:6) (the Sidonians call Hermon Sirion,
and the Amorites call it Senir),
10 all the cities of the plain, and all Gilead, and all Bashan,
as far as Salekah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan.
11 (Ge 14:5; 2Sa 12:26) For only Og, king of Bashan, remained
of the remnant of the giants.
(Notably, his bedstead was a bedstead of iron.
Is it not in Rabbah of the children of Ammon?
It is nine cubits long and four cubits wide,
{About 14 feet long and 6 feet wide, or 4 meters long and 1.8 meters wide.}
according to the cubit of a man.)
Division of the Land
12 (Dt 2:36; Nu 32:32-38) This is the land which we possessed at that time
from Aroer, which is by the River Arnon, and half the hill country of Gilead
and its cities I gave to the Reubenites and to the Gadites.
13 (Nu 32:39-42) The rest of Gilead, and all Bashan, the kingdom of Og,
I gave to the half-tribe of Manasseh. (All the region of Argob,
with all Bashan, was called the land of giants.
14 (Nu 32:41; Jos 13:13; 2Sa 3:3) Jair, the son of Manasseh,
took all the region of Argob, that is, Bashan, as far as the border
of the Geshurites and the Maakathites, and called the villages
after his own name, Havvoth Jair, as it is to this day.)
15 (Nu 32:39-40) I gave Gilead to Makir.
16 (Nu 21:24; Dt 2:37) To the Reubenites and to the Gadites
I gave the territory from Gilead even as far as the stream
bed of the River Arnon, half the valley as the border to the River Jabbok,
which is the border of the Ammonites;
17 (Jos 12:3; Ge 14:3; Jos 3:16) the plain also,
with the Jordan as the border, from Kinnereth as far as the east side
of the Sea of the Arabah (that is, the Dead Sea), below the slopes of Pisgah.
18 (Jos 4:12-13) Then I commanded you at that time, saying,
"The Lord your God has given you this land to possess it.
All you men of valor shall pass over armed before your brothers,
the children of Israel.
19 But your wives and your little ones, and your livestock
(for I know that you have much livestock)
shall remain in your cities which I have given you
20 (Jos 22:4) until the Lord has given rest to your brothers,
as well as to you, and until they also possess the land which
the Lord your God has given them beyond the Jordan.
Then each of you shall return to his possession which I have given you."
Moses Forbidden to Cross the Jordan
21 I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, "Your eyes have seen all that
the Lord your God has done to these two kings. So shall the Lord do
to all the kingdoms where you pass.
22 (Ex 14:14; Dt 20:4) Do not fear them, for the Lord your God,
He shall fight for you."
23 I pleaded with the Lord at that time, saying,
24 (Ex 15:11; Dt 11:2) "O Lord God, You have begun to show Your servant
Your greatness, and Your mighty hand, for what god is there in heaven
or in earth that can do according to Your works and according to Your might?
25 (Ex 3:8) Let me, I pray, go over and see the good land that is beyond
the Jordan, that good hill country, and Lebanon."
26 (Dt 1:37; 31:2) But the Lord was angry with me because of you
and would not listen to me, and the Lord said to me, "Enough of that!
Speak to Me no more of this matter.
27 (Nu 27:12) Get up to the top of Pisgah and lift up your eyes to the west
and north and south and east, and see it with your eyes, for you shall not
cross over this Jordan.
28 (Dt 31:3; 1:38) But charge Joshua and encourage him and strengthen him,
for he shall cross over before this people, and he shall cause them
to inherit the land which you will see.â€"
29 (Dt 4:46; 34:6) So we remained in the valley over against Beth Peor.
DEUTERONOMY 4
Moses Commands Obedience
1 (Dt 8:1; Eze 20:11) Now therefore, listen, O Israel, to the statutes
and to the judgments which I am teaching you to do, so that you may live;
and go in and possess the land which the Lord, the God of your fathers,
is giving you.
2 (Dt 12:32; Jos 1:7) You shall not add to the word which I am commanding
you, nor shall you take anything from it, so that you may keep
the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.
3 (Nu 25:1-9) Your eyes have seen what the Lord did at Baal Peor; for the
Lord your God has destroyed from among you all the men
who followed Baal of Peor.
4 But you who held fast to the Lord your God are alive to this day,
every one of you.
5 See, I have taught you statutes and judgments, just as the Lord
my God commanded me, that you should do so in the land
where you are entering to possess it.
6 (Job 28:28; Pr 1:7) Therefore, keep and do them, for this is your wisdom
and your understanding in the sight of the nations which shall hear
all these statutes, and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise
and understanding people."
7 (2Sa 7:23; Ps 46:1) For what nation is there so great, who has a god
so near to it as the Lord our God is in all things whenever we call on Him?
8 And what nation is there so great that has statutes and judgments
so righteous as all this law, which I am setting before you today?
9 (Ge 18:19; Dt 4:23) Only give heed to yourself and keep your
soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes have
seen and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life;
but teach them to your sons, and your grandsons.
10 (Ex 19:9; 19:16) Especially concerning the day you stood
before the Lord your God at Horeb, when the Lord said to me,
"Gather the people together to Me, so that I will let them hear
My words so that they may learn to fear Me all the days
they shall live on the earth, and so that they may teach their children."
11 (Dt 5:23) Then you came near and stood at the foot of the mountain,
and the mountain burned with fire up to the midst of heaven,
with darkness, a cloud, a thick cloud.
12 (Ex 20:22; Dt 5:4) Then the Lord spoke to you out of the midst
of the fire. You heard the sound of the words but saw no form
-only a voice was heard.
13 (Ex 34:28; 24:12; 31:18) He declared to you His covenant,
which He commanded you to perform, even the Ten Commandments,
and He wrote them on two tablets of stone.
14 The Lord commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments,
so that you might do them in the land which you are crossing over to possess.
Idolatry Forbidden
15 (Jos 23:11; Isa 40:18) Give good care to yourselves, for you saw no form
on the day that the Lord spoke to you in Horeb from the midst of the fire,
16 (Ex 20:4-5; 32:7) lest you corrupt yourselves and make a graven image
for yourselves in the form of any figure, the likeness of male or female,
17 (Ro 1:23) the likeness of any beast that is on the earth, the likeness
of any winged fowl that flies in the air,
18 the likeness of anything that creeps on the ground, the likeness
of any fish that is in the waters beneath the earth.
19 (Dt 17:3; 2Ki 17:16) And beware, lest you lift up your eyes to heaven,
and when you see the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host
of heaven, you are led astray and worship them, and serve them,
that which the Lord your God has allotted to all nations
under the whole heaven.
20 (1Ki 8:51; Jer 11:4) But the Lord has taken you
and brought you out of the iron furnace, from Egypt,
to be to Him a people of inheritance, as you are today.
21 (Dt 1:37; Nu 20:12) Furthermore, the Lord was angry with me because
of you and swore that I should not cross over the Jordan, and that I would
not go into that good land which the Lord your God is giving you
for an inheritance.
22 (Dt 3:25; 3:27) So I must die in this land. I shall not cross over
the Jordan, but you shall go over and possess that good land.
23 (Dt 4:9) Watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the covenant
of the Lord your God, which He made with you, and make yourself
a graven image or the likeness of anything as the Lord your God has
forbidden you.
24 (Ex 24:17; Dt 9:3) For the Lord your God is a consuming fire.
He is a jealous God.
25 (Dt 4:16) When you produce children and grandchildren
and you have remained a long time in the land, and you corrupt
yourselves and make a graven image, or the likeness of anything,
and do evil in the sight of the Lord your God, to provoke Him to anger,
26 (Isa 1:2; Mic 6:2) I call heaven and earth to witness against you today,
that you will surely and suddenly perish from off the land that you
are going across the Jordan to possess.
You will not prolong your days on it, but shall be completely destroyed.
27 (Lev 26:33) The Lord shall scatter you among the peoples,
and you shall be left few in number among the nations
where the Lord shall lead you.
28 (Dt 28:36; 28:64) There you will serve gods, the work of men's hands,
wood and stone, which neither see nor hear nor eat nor smell.
29 (2Ch 15:4; Dt 30:1-3) But if from there you will seek the Lord your God,
you will find Him, if you seek Him with all your heart
and with all your soul.
30 (Dt 31:29; Jer 23:20) When you are in distress and all these things come
upon you, even in the latter days, if you turn to the Lord your God
and shall be obedient to His voice
31 (2Ch 30:9; Ne 9:31) (for the Lord your God is a merciful God),
He will not abandon you or destroy you or forget the covenant
of your fathers which He swore to them.
32 (Job 8:8; Mt 24:31) Indeed, ask about the days that are past,
which were before you, since the day that God created man
Or Adam. on the earth, and ask from one end of heavens to the other,
whether there has ever been any such thing as this great thing,
or has anything like it ever been heard?
33 (Ex 24:11; 33:20) Has a people ever heard the voice of God speaking
out of the midst of the fire, as you have heard, and lived?
34 (Dt 26:8; Ex 6:6) Or has God ever tried to take for Himself a nation
from the midst of another nation, by trials, by signs, and by wonders,
and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by a stretched-out arm,
and by great terrors, according to all that the Lord your God did for
you in Egypt before your eyes?
35 (1Sa 2:2; Isa 45:5) To you it was shown so that you might know
that the Lord, He is God. There is no one else besides Him.
36 (Ex 19:9; 19:19) Out of heaven He let you hear His voice
so that He might instruct you, and on earth He showed you
His great fire, and you heard His words out of the midst of the fire.
37 (Dt 10:15; Ex 13:3) Because He loved your fathers, therefore
He chose their descendants after them and personally brought
you out of Egypt with His mighty power
38 (Dt 7:1; Ex 23:27-28) to drive out nations from before you greater
and mightier than you are, to bring you in, to give you their land
for an inheritance, as it is today.
39 (Jos 2:11; Dt 4:35) Know therefore today, and consider it in your heart,
that the Lord, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below.
There is no other.
40 (Lev 22:31; Dt 5:16) Therefore, you shall keep His statutes
and His commandments which I command you this day,
so that it may go well with you and with your children after you,
and so that you may prolong your days in the land,
which the Lord your God gives you, forever.
Cities of Refuge
Nu 35:6-34; Dt 19:1-14; Jos 20:1-9
41 (Nu 35:6) Then Moses set apart three cities across the Jordan,
toward the east,
42 that the manslayer might flee there, that is, anyone who killed
his neighbor unintentionally without hating him in time past
could flee to one of these cities and live:
43 (Jos 20:8) Bezer in the wilderness in the plateau of the Reubenites,
and Ramoth in Gilead of the Gadites, and Golan in Bashan of the Manassites.
Introduction to the Law
44 This is the law which Moses set before the children of Israel.
45 These are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the ordinances
which Moses spoke to the children of Israel, after they came out of Egypt,
46 (Dt 3:29) on this side of the Jordan, in the valley over against
Beth Peor, in the land of Sihon, king of the Amorites, who lived
at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel struck down,
after they had come out of Egypt.
47 They possessed his land, and the land of Og, king of Bashan,
the two kings of the Amorites, who were across the Jordan toward the east,
48 (Dt 3:9; 2:36; 3:12) from Aroer, which is by the edge of the River Arnon,
even as far as Mount Sion (that is, Hermon),
49 (Dt 3:17) with all the Arabah across the Jordan to the east,
even to the sea of the Arabah, under the slopes of Pisgah.
2) Our Daily Bread for 12 Mar 2021
https://www.odb.org/CA/2021/03/12/every-breath
entitled Every Breath
Ezekiel 37:1-3,7-10,14
EZEKIEL 37
The Valley of Dry Bones
1 (Eze 1:3; 8:3) The hand of the Lord was upon me, and He carried me
out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the midst of the valley
which was full of bones,
2 and He caused me to pass among them all around. And there were very
many in the open valley. And they were very dry.
3 (1Sa 2:6; Dt 32:39)He said to me, "Son of man, can these bones live?"
7 (Jer 13:5-7) So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I prophesied,
there was a noise and a shaking. And the bones came together,
bone to its bone.
8 When I looked, the sinews and the flesh grew upon them,
and the skin covered them. But there was no breath in them.
9 Then He said to me, "Prophesy to the wind; prophesy, son of man,
and say to the wind: Thus says the Lord God: Come from thefour winds,
O breath, and breathe upon these slain so that they live."
10 (Rev 11:11) So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath
came into them, and they lived and stood up upon their feet,
an exceeding great army.
14 (Eze 36:27; Joel 2:28-29) "And I shall put My Spirit in you,
and you shall live, and I shall place you in your own land.
Then you shall know that I the Lord have spoken and performed it,
says the Lord.â€
When Tee Unn came down with a rare autoimmune disease that weakened
all his muscles and nearly killed him, he realized that being able to breathe
was a gift. For more than a week, a machine had to pump air into his lungs
every few seconds, which was a painful part of his treatment.
Tee Unn made a miraculous recovery, and today he reminds himself not
to complain about life's challenges. "I'll just take a deep breath,"
he says, "and thank God I can."
How easy it is to focus on things we need or want, and forget that
sometimes the smallest things in life can be the greatest miracles.
In Ezekiel's vision (Ezekiel 37:1-14), God showed the prophet
that only He could give life to dry bones. Even after tendons,
flesh, and skin had appeared, "there was no breath in them" (v.
.
It was only when God gave them breath that they could live again (v. 10).
This vision illustrated God's promise to restore Israel from devastation.
It also reminds me that anything I have, big or small, is useless unless
God gives me breath.
How about thanking God for the simplest blessings in life today?
Amid the daily struggle, let’s stop occasionally to take a deep breath,
and "let everything that has breath praise the Lord" (Psalm 150:6).
By: Leslie Koh
Reflect & Pray
What will you thank God for right now? How can you remind yourself
to thank Him more often today?
Thank You, God, for every breath You’ve given me. Thank You
for the smallest things in life and the greatest miracles of life.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace – Day 6 God Works!
Phil 2:12-13
12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence,
but so much more in my absence, work out your own salvation
with fear and trembling.
13 For God is the One working in you, both to will and to do His good pleasure.
"I just can't do it!" Marlys, a carrer woman in her 30s, was struggling to fit
hew ner Christian pricinples into the business world. Accustomed to the
cutthroat tactics of the corporate hierarchy, she has a hard time knowing
Jesus' examples of grace and mercy applied.
Marlys was right. She couldn't do it. In our own strength, none of us is able
to "live the Christian life." Someone has said, " The Christian life isn't
difficult -- it's impossible!" Only the power of the Holy Spirit is
effetive to work the needed changes in our priorities and behaviour;
only god can accomplish what he calls us to do.
In Phillippians 2:12, Paul says "work it out." If we stop there,
we are likely to throw up our hands in despair.
But the good news appears in verse 13:
" For God is the One working in you, both to will and to do His good pleasure."
WE are not left on our own to figure out how to live the Christian life.
God gives us both the will and the ability to obey him, to live in a way
that will please him.
The key to a God-pleasing life is not performance, but obedience. God does not
expect us to "do great things" for him, to deserve his love and grace.
Our part in the process of salvation is to respond in obedience to the Lord,
to say "yes" to wht he asks of us. We cannot change ourselves;
we cannot even know ourselves apart from the Spirit's insight. But
as we cooperate with him, as we agree to be obedient, the Spirit changes us
within, and those changes are "worked out" into our lives.
Application
a) Have I ever tried to "Live the Christian life" on my own strengh?
What was the result?
b) In what practical ways is Paul's declaration that "God works in me"
good new in my life?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Luke 12:21
21 "So is he who stores up treasure for himself,
and is not rich toward God."
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Impatient
James 5:7-11
Patience and Prayer
7 Therefore be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord.
Notice how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth
and is patient with it until he receives the early and late rain.
8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts,
for the coming of the Lord is drawing near.
9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, lest you be condemned.
Look, the Judge is standing at the door.
10 My brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord,
as an example of suffering and patience.
11 Indeed we count them happy who endure.
You have heard of the patience of Job
and have seen the purpose of the Lord,
that the Lord is very gracious and merciful.
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
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!
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
12th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business
to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically
(Proverb 11:1
1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,
but a just weight is His delight.
)
b) Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of
hatred and destruction against humanity acreoss the world.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and thank Him for the victories He has given you.
Pray to the Lord and thank for the life He has given you.
Pray to the Lord to live the Christian life under Hhis Guidance.
Pray to the Lord to lay treasure in Heaven.
Pray to the Lord to be patient in Him.
Pray for Muslims in Saskatchewan to receive Christ as Saviour .
Pray that the Business people will come to know the Lord.
Pray for the Lord for humanity to find Him.
Repent of and turn away from your sins
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 70, 11 Mar 2021
Deuteronomy 1-2
DEUTERONOMY 1
The Command to Leave Horeb
1 (1Sa 25:1) These are the words which Moses spoke to all Israel
on the other side of the Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain
opposite Suph, between Paran and Tophel and Laban
and Hazeroth and Dizahab.
2 (Nu 13:26; 32:8) (It is an eleven-day journey from
Horeb by the way of Mount Seir to Kadesh Barnea.)
3 (Nu 33:38) In the fortieth year, in the eleventh month,
on the first day of the month, Moses spoke to the children of Israel,
according to all that the Lord had commanded him to give to them.
4 (Nu 21:21-35; Ne 9:22) It was after he had slain
Sihon the king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon,
and Og the king of Bashan, who lived at Ashtaroth in Edrei.
5 Across the Jordan, in the land of Moab, Moses began to declare
this law, saying:
6 (Ex 3:1; Nu 10:11-13) The Lord our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying,
"You have dwelt long enough at this mountain.
7 (Dt 11:24; Jos 10:40) Turn, and take your journey, and go to the mountains
of the Amorites, and to all their neighbors, in the plain, in the mountains
and in the lowland, in the Negev and by the seacoast, to the land of the
Canaanites and to Lebanon, as far as the great river, the River Euphrates.
8 (Ge 12:7; 15:18) See, I have set the land before you. Go in and possess
the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac,
and Jacob, to give to them and to their descendants after them."
Leaders Appointed
9 (Ex 18:18) I spoke to you at that time, saying,
"I am not able to bear you by myself.
10 (Ge 15:5; Dt 10:22) The Lord your God has multiplied you, and surely
you are this day as numerous as the stars of heaven.
11 (Ge 22:17; Ex 32:13) May the Lord, the God of your fathers, make you
a thousand times more numerous and bless you, just as He has promised you!
12 How can I myself bear your load and your burden and your strife?
13 (Ex 18:21; Nu 11:16-17) Choose wise, discerning, and knowing men,
among your tribes, and I will appoint them as leaders over you."
14 You answered me, and said,
"The thing which you have said is good for us to do."
15 So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and well-known men,
and appointed them as leaders over you, leaders over thousands,
and leaders over hundreds, and leaders over fifties,
and leaders over tens, and officers among your tribes.
16 (Jn 7:24; Lev 24:22) I charged your judges at that time, saying,
"Hear the issues between your countrymen, and judge righteously
between every man and his fellow countryman, and the foreigner
that is with him.
17 (Ex 18:26; Lev 19:15) You shall not show partiality in judgment,
but you shallhear the small as well as the great. You shall not be afraid
in any man's presence, for the judgment is God's. The case that is too
hard for you, you shall bring it to me, and I will hear it."
18 At that time, I commanded you all the things you should do.
Israel Sends Spies
19 (Dt 1:2; 8:15; Jer 2:6) When we departed from Horeb, we went through
all that great and terrible wilderness, which you saw by the way of the
mountain of the Amorites, as the Lord our God commanded us,
and we came to Kadesh Barnea.
20 I said to you, "You have come to the mountains of the Amorites,
which the Lord our God is giving to us.
21 (Jos 1:9) See, the Lord your God has set the land before you.
Go up and possess it, just as the Lord, the God of your fathers,
spoke to you. Do not fear or be discouraged."
22 So all of you came near to me and said,
"Let us send men before us, so that they shall scout out the land,
and bring back to us word concerning what way we should go up
and into what cities we shall come."
23 The thing pleased me, and I took twelve men from you,
one out of each tribe.
24 (Nu 13:21-27) They turned and went up into the hill country
and came to the Valley of Eshkol and scouted it out.
25 They took the fruit of the land in their hands,
and brought it down to us, and brought us word again, and said,
"It is a good land which the Lord our God is giving us."
Israel Rebels
26 (Nu 14:1-4) Yet you were not willing to go up,
but rebelled against the commandment of the Lord your God.
27 (Dt 9:28; Nu 14:3) You murmured in your tents, and said,
"Because the Lord hates us, He has brought us out of the land
of Egypt to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to destroy us.
28 (Dt 9:1-2; Nu 13:28-33) Where shall we go up? Our brothers have
discouraged our hearts, saying, "The people are greater and taller than we.
The cities are great and walled up to heaven.
And moreover, we have seen the sons of the Anakites there.' "
29 Then I said to you, "Do not be terrified, or afraid of them.
30 (Ex 14:14; Ne 4:20) The Lord your God who goes before you,
He shall fight for you, just as all that He did for you
in Egypt before your eyes,
31 (Isa 46:3-4; 63:9) and in the wilderness, where you saw how
the Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, in all
the way that you went, until you came to this place.â€
32 (Ps 106:24; Jude 1:5) Yet in this thing you did not believe
the Lord your God,
33 (Nu 10:33; Ps 78:14) who went in the way before you,
to find you a place to pitch your tents, in fire by night
and in a cloud by day, to show you by what way you should go.
34 The Lord heard the sound of your words, and was angry, and vowed, saying,
35 "Not one of these men of this evil generation will see the good
land which I swore to give to your fathers.
36 (Nu 14:24) The exception will be Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
He shall see it, and to him I will give the land upon which he has walked,
and to his children, because he has wholly followed the Lord."
37 (Nu 20:12; Dt 4:21) Also the Lord was angry with me on your account,
saying, "You also shall not go in.
38 (Nu 14:30; Dt 3:28) But Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you,
he shall go in. Encourage him, for he will cause Israel to inherit it.
39 (Nu 14:3; Isa 7:15-16) Moreover, your little ones, who you said would
be a prey, and your children, who in that day had no knowledge
between good and evil, they shall go in, and to them will I give it,
and they shall possess it.
40 (Nu 14:25) But as for you, turn around, and take your journey
into the wilderness by the way of the Red Sea."
41 Then you answered and said to me,
"We have sinned against the Lord. We will go up and fight,
just as the Lord our God commanded us."
So each of you girded on his weapons of war and you thought
it easy to go up into the hill country.
42 Then the Lord said to me, "Tell them,
'Do not go up nor fight, for I am not among you;
lest you be defeated before your enemies.' "
43 (Nu 14:44) So I spoke to you, but you would not listen. Instead,
you rebelled against the commandment of the Lord
and went presumptuously up into the hill country.
44 (Ps 118:12; Nu 14:45) The Amorites, who lived in the hill country,
came out against you, and chased you as bees do,
and destroyed you in Seir as far as Hormah.
45 Then you returned and wept before the Lord,
but the Lord would neither listen to your voice nor give ear to you.
46 (Nu 20:1; 20:22) So you dwelt in Kadesh many days,
according to the days you dwelt there.
DEUTERONOMY 2
The Wilderness Years
1 (Nu 21:4; 14:25) Then we turned, and set out toward the wilderness
by the way of the Red Sea, as the Lord spoke to me, and we circled
Mount Seir for many days.
2 Then the Lord spoke to me, saying,
3 (Dt 1:6) "You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north.
4 (Nu 20:14-21; Ex 15:15) Command the people, saying: You are to pass
through the territory of your brothers the children of Esau, who dwell
in Seir, and they shall be afraid of you. So carefully watch yourselves.
5 (Ge 36:8; Jos 24:4) Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any
of their land, no, not so much as a footprint, because I have given
Mount Seir to Esau for a possession.
6 You may buy food from them with money so that you may eat,
and you may also buy water from them with money so that you may drink.
7 (Dt 8:2-4; Job 23:10) "For the Lord your God has blessed you in all
the works of your hands. He knows your wanderings through this
great wilderness. These forty years the Lord your God has been with you.
You have lacked nothing."
8 (1Ki 9:26; Jdg 11:18) So we passed by our brothers, the children of Esau,
who lived in Seir, through the way of the plain from Elath and from
Ezion Geber, and we turned and passed by the way of the Wilderness of Moab.
9 (Ge 19:36-37; Nu 21:15) The Lord said to me, "Do not harass the Moabites,
nor contend with them in battle, for I will not give you any of their land
for a possession, because I have given Ar
to the children of Lot as a possession."
10 (Ge 14:5) (The Emites lived there in times past, a people as great
and as many and as tall as the Anakites.
11 These people, as well as the Anakites, also were regarded as giants,
(About 14 feet long and 6 feet wide, or 4 meters long and 1.8 meters wide.)
but the Moabites call them Emites.
12 (Dt 2:22; Ge 14:6) The Horites also formerly lived in Seir,
but the children of Esau dispossessed and destroyed them,
and settled there in their place, just as Israel did to the land
of its possession, which the Lord gave to them.)
13 (Nu 21:12) "Cross over the Zered Valley." So we went over the Zered Valley.
14 (Dt 1:34-35; Nu 13:26) Now the length of time it took for us to come to
Kadesh Barnea until we crossed over the brook Zered was 38 years,
until all the generation of the men of war perished from among
the army, just as the Lord swore to them.
15 (Ps 106:26) For indeed the hand of the Lord was against them,
to destroy them from among their midst, until they were gone.
16 So it came to pass, when all the men of war were gone
and dead from among the people,
17 then the Lord spoke to me, saying,
18 "Today, you are to pass over through Ar, the border of Moab.
19 (Dt 2:9) When you come close to the Ammonites,
do not harass them or provoke them,
for I will not give you any of the land of the Ammonites
as a possession, because I have given it
to the children of Lot for a possession."
20 (Ge 14:5) (That also is considered the land of giants.
Giants formerly lived there, but the Ammonites
call them Zamzummites.
21 They were a great people, as numerous and tall as the Anakites.
But the Lord destroyed them before the Ammonites.
Then they dispossessed them and lived in their place,
22 (Ge 36:8; 14:6) just as He had done for the children
of Esau, who lived in Seir, when He destroyed the Horites
from before them, and they dispossessed them,
and lived in their place even to this day.
23 (Ge 10:14; Jos 13:3) And the Avvites, who lived in villages
as far as Gaza, the Caphtorites, who came out of Caphtor,
destroyed them, and lived in their place.)
King Sihon Defeated
24 "Arise, set out, and cross the River Arnon.
See, I have given Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon,
and his land into your hand. Begin to possess it
and contend with him in battle.
25 (Ex 15:14-16; Dt 11:25) This day I will begin to put
the dread of you and the fear of you on the nations
that are under the whole heaven, who shall hear
the report of you, and shall tremble, and be in anguish because of you."
26 (Jos 13:18) I sent messengers out of the Wilderness of Kedemoth to Sihon,
king of Heshbon, with words of peace, saying,
27 (Jdg 11:19) "Let me pass through your land. I will only go
on the main road. I will not turn aside to the right or the left.
28 (Nu 20:19) You shall sell me food for money so that I may eat,
and give me water for money so that I may drink,
only allow me to pass through on foot,
29 (Nu 20:18; Dt 23:3-4) just as the children of Esau who dwell in Seir
and the Moabites who dwell in Ar did for me, until I pass over
the Jordan into the land which the Lord our God is giving us."
30 (Ex 4:21; Nu 21:23) But Sihon, king of Heshbon,
would not let us pass by him, for the Lord your God hardened
his spirit and made his heart obstinate, so that He might deliver
him into your hand as he is to this day.
31 (Dt 1:8) The Lord said to me, "See, I have begun to give Sihon
and his land to you. Begin to possess it, so that you may inherit his land."
32 (Nu 21:23-30) Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people,
to fight at Jahaz.
33 (Dt 7:2) Then the Lord our God delivered him over to us, and we struck
him down with his sons and all his people.
34 (Dt 7:2; 3:6) We took all his cities at that time and utterly destroyed
the men, the women, and the children of every city. We left no survivors.
35 We took only the livestock for plunder
and the spoils of the cities which we took.
36 (Jos 13:9; Dt 3:12; 4:48) From Aroer, which is on the bank
of the River Arnon, and from the city that is in the valley,
all the way to Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us.
The Lord our God delivered all to us.
37 (Ge 32:22; Nu 21:24) Only you did not come near the land of the Ammonites,
nor to any place on the River Jabbok, nor to the cities in the hill country,
nor to any place the Lord our God had forbidden us.
2) Our Daily Bread for 11 Mar 2021
https://www.odb.org/CA/2021/03/11/out-of-our-poverty
entitled Out of Our Poverty
Mark 12:38-44
The Denouncing of the Scribes
(Mt 23:1-36; Lk 20:45-47)
38 (Lk 11:43; Mt 23:1-7) He said to them in His teaching,
"Beware of the scribes, who love to go about in long robes
and love greetings in the marketplaces,
39 and the prominent seats in the synagogues,
and the places of honor at banquets,
40 (Lk 20:47; Mt 6:7) who devour widows' houses
and for a pretense make long prayers.
They will receive greater condemnation."
The Widow's Offering
Lk 21:1-4
41 (2Ki 12:9; Jn 8:20) Jesus sat opposite the treasury
and saw how the people put money into the treasury.
Many who were rich put in much.
42 But a certain poor widow came and put in two mites,
which make a farthing.
(Gk. 2 lepta. A lepton, meaning "small" or "thin,"
was a fraction of a penny and the smallest coin circulated.)
43 (2Co 8:2; 8:12) He called His disciples to Him and said to them,
"Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those
who are contributing to the treasury.
44 (Lk 8:43; 15:12) They all contributed out of their abundance.
But she, out of her poverty, put in all that she had, her entire livelihood."
Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates made history when they launched
the Giving Pledge, promising to donate half of their money.
As of 2018, this meant giving away 92 billion dollars.
The pledge made psychologist Paul Piff curious to study giving patterns.
Through a research test, he discovered that the poor were inclined to give
44 percent more of what they had than wealthy people.
Those who've felt their own poverty are often moved to greater generosity.
Jesus knew this. Visiting the temple, He watched the crowds drop gifts
into the treasury (Mark 12:41). The rich tossed in wads of cash,
but a poor widow pulled out her last two copper coins, worth maybe a penny,
and placed them into the basket. I picture Jesus standing up,
delighted and astounded. Immediately, He gathered His disciples, making
sure they didn't miss this dazzling act. "This poor widow has put more into
the treasury than all the others," Jesus exclaimed (v. 43).
The disciples looked at each other, bewildered, hoping someone could explain
what Jesus was talking about. So, He made it plain: those bringing huge gifts
"gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything" (v. 44).
We may have little to give, but Jesus invites us to give out of our poverty.
Though it may seem meager to others, we give what we have,
and God finds great joy in our lavish gifts.
By: Winn Collier
Reflect & Pray
What does it mean for you to give out of your poverty?
How can you give "everything" for Jesus today?
God, I don’t feel like I have much to offer.
My gifts feel puny and worthless. But I’m here.
All of me. Will You receive me in my poverty?
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 5 Called by Name
Isaiah 43:1
1 But now, thus says the Lord
who created you, O Jacob,
and He who formed you, O Israel:
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
Eric, age 4, somehow lost his mother in a large and busy department store.
Found sobbing under a coat rack, the boy tried to tell the security guard
where he was when he got separated from his mother. Finally the guard said,
"what's your name, Son? Who do you belong to?"
The child brightened a bit, gave the guard his name, and within minutes
the frantic mother was reunited with her lost son.
One of the first questions we are asked, both as children and adults, is
"What is your name?" - that is, "Who are you? Who do you belong to?"
Children bear the name of their parents, and most women,
except for professional reasons,
take the name of their husbands when they marry.
Our names are our primary method of identification;
they connect us with our heritage and those we love.
In Isaiah 43:1, God declares that we belong to him.
The Lord who created us and formed us says,
"I have redemmed you; I have called you by name; you are mine." God's
right of ownership in our lives extends beyond the bond of family and friends,
of parent, child, or spouse. We belong first to him;
we are called by him into oneness with him.
The Scripture is filled with images of the Lord's care for us;
when we are lost, he does
not wait for us to find him,
but takes the initiative, like a loving parent
to seek us out. That declaration of belonging can give us a strong sense of security
in our lives. God loves us;
he will never let us go.
Application
a) What experiences have I had of being lost of abandoned?
b) How can today's verse help me find security in belonging to God?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Luke 12:15
15 Then He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness.
For a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.â€
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Impatient
Ps 37:3-9
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;
dwell in the land, and practice faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself in the Lord,
and He will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord;
trust also in Him, and He will bring it to pass.
6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,
and your judgment as the noonday.
7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
do not fret because of those who prosper in their way,
because of those who make wicked schemes.
8 Let go of anger, and forsake wrath;
do not fret—it surely leads to evil deeds.
9 For evildoers will be cut off,
but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the earth.
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
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!
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
11th Day of the Month
a) Pray for God's name to be glorified in you life, home, neighbourhood,
city or community, and in Canada.
(
Ps 86:12
12 I will give You thanks, O Lord my God, with all my heart,
and I will glorify Your name forever.
John 12:28
28 "Father, glorify Your name."
Then a voice came from heaven, saying,
"I have glorified it, and will glorify it again."
)
b) Pray for the province of New Brunswick
I) Pray for the leaders of New Brunswick, 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 Saviour,
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 to remember all the good things that he has done.
Pray to the Lord not be in poverty - spiritual name.
Pray to the Lord to experience His belonging.
Pray to the Lord to understand tht richness comes
from the Lord, not possessions.
Pray to the Lord to be patient in Him.
Pray for Muslims in Saskatchewan to receive Christ as Saviour .
Pray that you will be a good witness to the Lord.
Pray for the Lord for all the students to come to know him.
Repent of and turn away from your sins
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 69, 10 Mar 2021
NUMBERS 35-36
NUMBERS 35
The Levites' Cities
(Dt 4:41-43; 19:1-14; Jos 20:1-9)
1 (Nu 22:1) And the Lord spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab
by Jordan near Jericho, saying:
2 (Jos 14:3-4; Eze 48:8) Command the children of Israel,
and they will give to the Levites of the inheritance of their possession
cities to dwell in, and you will give the Levites pasturelands
around the city.
3 The cities will be for them to dwell in, and their pasturelands will be
for their livestock, and for their property, and for all their animals.
4 The pasturelands of the cities, which you will give to the Levites,
will reach from the wall of the city
and beyond one thousand Âcubits
(About 1,500 feet, or 450 meters.)
all around.
5 You will measure from without the city on the east side two thousand
cubits, (About 3,000 feet, or 900 meters.) and on the south side 2000 cubits,
and on the west side 2000 cubits, and on the north side 2000 cubits,
and the city will be in the middle. This will be for them
the pasturelands of the cities.
Cities of Refuge
6 (Jos 21:3; 21:13) Among the cities which you will give to the Levites
there will be six cities of refuge, which you will appoint
for the manslayer, that he may flee there,
and to them you will add 42 cities.
7 So all the cities which you will give to the Levites will be 48 cities.
You will give them with their pasturelands.
8 (Nu 26:54; 33:54) The cities which you shall give shall be from
the possession of the children of Israel. From the larger tribes
you shall give many, and from the smaller tribes you shall give few.
Each tribe, in proportion to the inheritance that it receives,
shall give of its cities to the Levites.
9 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
10 Speak to the children of Israel and say to them:
When you are crossing over the Jordan into the land of Canaan,
11 (Ex 21:13; Jos 20:2) then you shall designate cities as
your cities of refuge,
so that a manslayer who unintentionally kills a person may flee there.
12 (Dt 19:6; Jos 20:3-6) The cities will be for you a refuge from
the avenger, so that the manslayer does not die until he stands trial
before the assembly.
13 The cities which you designate shall be your six cities of refuge.
14 You will give three cities across the Jordan, and three cities you
will give in the land of Canaan, which will be cities of refuge.
15 (Nu 15:16) For the children of Israel, and for the stranger,
and for the foreign sojourner among them will be six cities.
These will be for a refuge. Everyone that unintentionally kills
any person may flee there.
16 (Lev 24:17) If he strikes him with an instrument of iron, so that he dies,
he is a murderer. The murderer shall surely be put to death.
17 If he strikes him with a stone in hand, by which hecould die,
and he dies, he is a murderer. The murderer shall surely be put to death.
18 Or if he strikes him with a weapon of wood in hand, by which
he could die, and he dies, he is a murderer. The murderer shall
surely be put to death.
19 (Nu 35:21; Dt 19:6) The avenger of blood himself will slay the murderer.
When he meets him, he will slay him.
20 (Ex 21:14; Dt 19:11) But if he pushed him out of hatred, or threw something
at him, lying in wait, so he dies,
21 or in hatred struck him with his hand, so he died, he that struck him shall
surely be put to death, because he is a murderer. The avenger of blood will
slay the murderer when he meets him.
22 (Ex 21:13; Nu 35:11) But if he pushed him suddenly without hatred,
or threw anything at him without lying in wait,
23 or used a stone that may cause death, unintentionally throwing it at him,
resulting in death, though they were not enemies,
and was not trying to harm him,
24 (Jos 20:6; Nu 35:12) then the assembly will judge between the manslayer
and the avenger of blood according to these judgments.
25 (Ex 29:7; Lev 4:3) And the assembly will deliver the manslayer out of the
hand of the avenger of blood, and the assembly will restore him to the city
of his refuge where he fled, and he will dwell in it until the death of
the high priest, who was anointed with the holy oil.
26 But if the manslayer will go out at any time beyond
the border of the city of his refuge where he fled,
27 and the avenger of blood finds him outside the borders of the city of
his refuge, and the avenger of blood kills the manslayer, he will not
be guilty of blood,
28 because the manslayer should have remained in the city of his refuge
until the death of the high priest. But after the death of the high priest
the manslayer may return to the land of his possession.
29 (Nu 27:11) So these things will be for a statute of judgment to you
throughout your generations in all your dwelling places.
30 (Dt 19:15; Mt 18:16) Whoever kills a person, the murderer will be put
to death by the testimony of witnesses, but one witness will not testify
against a person for death.
31 And you will not take a ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty
of death, but he will surely be put to death.
32 You will not take a ransom for him who fled to the city of his refuge,
that he should come out again to dwell in the land,
until the death of the priest.
33 (Mic 4:11; Ge 9:6) So you will not defile the land which you are in,
because blood defiles the land, and the land cannot be cleansed of the
blood that is shed in it, except by the blood of him that shed it.
34 (Nu 5:3) So do not defile the land which you are dwelling in,
where I am residing, because I the Lord am residing
among the children of Israel.
NUMBERS 36
Marriage of Female Heirs
Nu 27:1–11
1 (Nu 27:1)And the chief fathers of the families of the children of Gilead
the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph,
came near, and spoke before Moses and before the leaders, the chief fathers
of the children of Israel.
2 (Nu 33:54) And they said, "The Lord commanded my lord to give the land
for an inheritance by lot to the children of Israel,
and my lord was commanded by the Lord to give the inheritance of Zelophehad
our brother to his daughters.
3 If they are married to any of the sons of the other tribes
of the children of Israel, then their inheritance will be taken from the inheritance
of our fathers and will be added to the inheritance of the tribe to
which they are married, so will it be taken from the lot of our inheritance.
4 When the jubilee of the children of Israel happens, then their inheritance
will be added to the inheritance of the tribe to which they are married,
so their inheritance will be taken away from the inheritance of the tribe
of our fathers."
5 (Nu 27:7) Moses commanded the children of Israel according to the word
of the Lord, saying: "The tribe of the sons of Joseph has spoken right.
6 (Nu 36:12) This is the thing which the Lord commands concerning
the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, 'Let them marry whom they think best.
But they may marry only within a clan of their father's tribe.
7 (1Ki 21:3) So the inheritance of the children of Israel will not turn
from tribe to tribe, because every one of the children of Israel will keep
the inheritance of the tribe of his fathers.
8 (1Ch 23:22) Every daughter that possesses an inheritance in any tribe
of the children of Israel will be wife to one of the families of the tribe
of her father, so every man of the children of Israel may enjoy
the inheritance of his fathers.
9 Thus no inheritance will turn from one tribe to another tribe,
but every tribe of the children of Israel will keep its own inheritance.' "
10 Just as the Lord commanded Moses, thus the daughters of Zelophehad did,
11 (Nu 27:1_for Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Noah,
the daughters of Zelophehad, were married to their uncles' sons.
12 And they were married into the families of the sons of Manasseh
the son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained in the tribe of the
family of their father.
13 (Lev 27:34; Nu 22:1) These are the commandments and the judgments
which the Lord commanded by the hand of Moses to the children of Israel
in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho.
(The Lord is always just)
2) Our Daily Bread for 10 Mar 2021
https://www.odb.org/CA/2021/03/10/practice-these-things
entitled Practice These Things
Philippians 4:1-9
PHILIPPIANS 4
1 (Php 1:8; 1:27; 1Co 16:13) Therefore, my beloved and longed
for brothers, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.
Exhortations
2 (Php 2:2-3) I exhort Euodia and Syntyche to be
of the same mind in the Lord.
3 (Lk 10:20; Php 1:27) I ask you also, true companion,
help those women who labored with me in the gospel,
with Clement also, and with my other fellow laborers,
whose names are in the Book of Life.
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.
8 (Ac 6:3; 10:22) Finally, brothers, whatever things are true,
whatever things are honest, whatever things are just,
whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely,
whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue,
and if there is any praise, think on these things.
9 (Php 3:17; Ro 15:33; Php 4:7) Do those things which you have both learned
and received, and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
As I helped my son with his math homework, it became apparent he was less
than enthusiastic about doing multiple problems related to the same concept.
"I've got it, Dad!" he insisted, hoping I would let him out of doing all
of his assignment. I then gently explained to him that a concept is just
a concept until we learn how to work it out in practice.
Paul wrote about practice to his friends in Philippi. "Whatever you have
learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me-put it into practice"
(Philippians 4:9). He mentions five things: reconciliation-as he urged
Euodia and Syntyche to do (vv. 2-3); joy-as he reminded his readers
to cultivate (v. 4); gentleness-as he urged them to employ in their
relation to the world (v. 5); prayer-as he had modeled for them in person
and in writing (vv. 6-7); and focus-as he had shown even in prison (v.
.
Reconciliation, joy, gentleness, prayer, and focus-things we're called
to live out as believers in Jesus. Like any habit, these virtues must
be practiced in order to be cultivated.
But the good news of the gospel, as Paul had already told the Philippians,
is that "it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill
his good purpose" (2:13). We're never practicing in our own power.
God will provide what we need (4:19).
By: Glenn Packiam
Reflect & Pray
What things do you need to practice as you seek to imitate Jesus?
How can you practice in the power of the Holy Spirit?
Jesus, give me the grace to practice
Your ways by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Empower me to live my life in a way that bears the fruit of the Spirit.
Read Filled with the Spirit at https://www.DiscoverySeries.org/Q0301 .
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 4 Under the Mercy
Ps 13:5-6
5 I for my part confide in Your kindness;
may my heart exult in Your salvation!
6 I will sing to the Lord,
because He has dealt bountifully withme.
In Sheldon Vanauken's book "A Severe Mercy", Vanauken faced the "severe mercy"
of the untimely death of his wife. His friend C. S. Lewis , who had endured a
similar grief , comforted him through letters,
encouraging him with the exhotation, "Go under the Mercy".
While god's grace deals with sin and forgiveness,
God's mercy deals with the pain pf human existence. We all experience pain
- sometimes as a natural result of wrongs we have done, sometimes unfairly
as a consequence of living in a fallen world. But for all who hurt, God provides
mercy - respite from pain, and the assurance of a Lord who cares.
David , in Psalm 13 says " I trust in your mercy, your unfailing love."
God's love never fail us, no matter how much we may have failed him.
David knew the consequences of sin; he knew what it meant to fail God,
to rebel against God's faithfulness. Yet David trusted in God's Goodness
rather than depending upon his own; he focused his attention upon the
mercy of the Lord.
We need, like David, to "Go under the mercy" , even when it is a "severe mercy."
Even when circumstances seem bad; even when things seem out of control; even
when we think God has forsaken us, yet his mercy is at work to bring us
fulfillment and cause us to utrn to him
with a song of praise on our lips.
Application
a) How have I experienced the mercy of God?
b) How can these verses help me focus on God's
merciful intervention in my life even when circumstances seem
out of control?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Proverbs 19:17
He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
and He will repay what he has given.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Saddened by Loss
Matthew 5:1-10
The Sermon on the Mount
(Mt 5-7)
1 Now seeing the crowds, He went up on a mountain. And when He sat down, His disciples came to Him.
The Beatitudes
(Lk 6:20-23)
2 And He began speaking and taught them, saying:
3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
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!
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
10th Day of the Month
a) Pray for Canadians from Coast to Coast to Coast, that the reality of
Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.
(
John 3:16
16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1:18)
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life."
)
b) Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,
soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires andtrue hope.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord to find His Righteousness.
Pray to the Lord to practice reconciliation,
joy, gentleness, focus and prayer.
Pray to the Lord to experience his Mercy.
Pray to the Lord to understand the Seron of the Mount.
Pray to the Lord to know Him better .
Pray for Muslims in Saskatchewan to receive Christ as Saviour .
Pray for the Lord that every citizen in your nation/country
will come to know the Lord.
Pray for the Lord for all the students to come to know him.
Repent of and turn away from your sins
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 68, 9 Mar 2021
NUMBERS 33-34
NUMBERS 33
Recounting Israel's Journey
1 (Ps 77:20; Mic 6:4) These are the journeys of the children of Israel,
who went out of the land of Egypt with their armies under the hand
of Moses and Aaron.
2 (Nu 9:17-23) Moses recorded the starting points of their journeys
at the command of the Lord. These are their journeys according
to their starting points.
3 (Ex 14:8; 12:37) They set out from Rameses in the first month,
on the fifteenth day of the first month. On the day after the Passover
the children of Israel went out with a high hand
in the sight of all the Egyptians,
4 (Ex 12:12; Isa 19:1) because the Egyptians buried all their firstborn,
whom the Lord had killed among them. Upon their gods the Lord
executed judgments.
5 (Ex 12:37) The children of Israel set out from Rameses
and camped in Sukkoth.
6 (Ex 13:20) They set out from Sukkoth and camped in Etham,
which is on the edge of the wilderness.
7 (Ex 14:2; 14:9) They set out from Etham and turned to Pi Hahiroth,
which is before Baal Zephon, and they camped before Migdol.
8 They set out from before Pi Hahiroth, and passed through the midst
of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days' journey
in the Wilderness of Etham, and camped in Marah.
9 (Ex 15:27) They set out from Marah, and came to Elim, and in Elim
were twelve fountains of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there.
10 They set out from Elim and camped by the Red Sea.
11 (Ex 16:1) They set out from the Red Sea and camped
in the Wilderness of Sin.
12 They set out from the Wilderness of Sin and camped in Dophkah.
13 They set out from Dophkah and camped in Alush.
14 They set out from Alush and camped at Rephidim,
where there was no water for the people to drink.
15 (Ex 19:1-2) They set out from Rephidim and camped
in the Wilderness of Sinai.
16 (Nu 11:34) They set out from the Wilderness of Sinai and camped
at Kibroth Hattaavah.
17 (Nu 11:35) They set out from Kibroth Hattaavah and camped at Hazeroth.
18 (Nu 12:16) They set out from Hazeroth and camped in Rithmah.
19 They set out from Rithmah and camped at Rimmon Perez.
20 They set out from Rimmon Perez and camped in Libnah.
21 They set out from Libnah and camped at Rissah.
22 They set out from Rissah and camped in Kehelathah.
23 They set out from Kehelathah and camped at Mount Shepher.
24 They set out from Mount Shepher and camped in Haradah.
25 They set out from Haradah and camped in Makheloth.
26 They set out from Makheloth and camped at Tahath.
27 They set out from Tahath and camped at Terah.
28 They set out from Terah and camped in Mithkah.
29 They went from Mithkah and camped in Hashmonah.
30 They set out from Hashmonah and camped at Moseroth.
31 (Dt 10:6) They set out from Moseroth and camped in Bene Jaakan.
32 (Dt 10:7) They set out from Bene Jaakan and camped at Hor Haggidgad.
33 (Dt 10:7) They set out from Hor Haggidgad and camped in Jotbathah.
34 They set out from Jotbathah and camped at Abronah.
35 (Dt 2:8; 1Ki 9:26) They set out from Abronah and camped at Ezion Geber.
36 (Nu 20:1; 27:14) They set out from Ezion Geber and camped
in the Wilderness of Zin, which is Kadesh.
37 (Nu 21:4; 20:22-23) They set out from Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor,
at the edge of the land of Edom.
38 (Dt 10:6; 32:50) Aaron the priest went up onto Mount Hor at the word
of the Lord and died there in the fortieth year after the children of Israel
came out of the land of Egypt, in the first day of the fifth month.
39 Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.
40 King Arad the Canaanite, who lived in the south in the land of Canaan,
heard of the coming of the children of Israel.
41 They set out from Mount Hor and camped in Zalmonah.
42 They set out from Zalmonah and camped in Punon.
43 (Nu 21:10) They set out from Punon and camped in Oboth.
44 (Nu 21:11) They set out from Oboth and camped in Iye Abarim,
on the border of Moab.
45 They set out from Iye Abarim and camped in Dibon Gad.
46 They set out from Dibon Gad and camped in Almon Diblathaim.
47 (Dt 32:49) They set out from Almon Diblathaim
and camped in the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo.
48 (Nu 22:1) They set out from the mountains of Abarim
and camped in the plains of Moab near Jordan of Jericho.
49 They camped by Jordan, from Beth Jeshimoth
to Abel Shittim in the plains of Moab.
Instructions for Conquering Canaan
50 The Lord spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho,
saying:
51 (Jos 3:17; Dt 9:1) Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them:
When you are crossing over Jordan into the land of Canaan,
52 (Ex 23:24; Lev 26:1) then you will drive out all the inhabitants
of the land from before you, and destroy all their carved images,
and destroy all their molded images, and destroy all their high places,
53 and you will drive out the inhabitants of the land and dwell in it,
because I have given you the land to inherit it.
54 (Nu 26:53-56) You will possess the land by lot for an inheritance
among your families, and to the larger you will give the larger inheritance,
and to the smaller you will give the smaller inheritance. Every man's
inheritance will be in the place where his lot falls. By the tribes of your
fathers you will inherit.
55 (Jdg 2:3) But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land from
before you, then those whom you let remain will be like thorns in your
eyes and thorns in your sides. They will show hostility to you in the land
in which you live.
56 (Dt 28:63) And what I had planned to do to them, I will do to you.
NUMBERS 34
The Borders of Canaan
1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
2 (Ge 17:8; Ps 105:11) Command the children of Israel, and say to them:
When you are going into the land of Canaan, this is the land that will fall
to you for an inheritance, the land of Canaan with its borders.
3 (Ge 14:3; Eze 47:13) Then your south side will be from the Wilderness
of Zin along by the border of Edom, and your south border will be
the end of the Dead Sea to the east.
4 (Nu 32:8) And your border will turn from the south
to the Ascent of Akrabbim, and continue to Zin, and the end of it will be
from the south to Kadesh Barnea. Then it will continue to Hazar Addar,
and pass on to Azmon.
5 (Jos 15:4; Ge 15:18; Jos 15:47) And the border will circle around
from Azmon to the Brook of Egypt, and the end of it will be
at the Mediterranean Sea.
6 For the western border, you will have the Mediterranean Sea
and its coastline. This will be your western border.
7 (Nu 33:37) This will be your northern border:
From the Mediterranean Sea you will mark a line to Mount Hor;
8 (Nu 13:21; 2Ki 14:25) from Mount Hor you will mark a line of your border
to Lebo Hamath, and the limits of the border will be to Zedad.
9 (Eze 47:17) And the border will go on to Ziphron, and the limits of it will
be at Hazar Enan. This will be your northern border.
10 You will mark a line for your eastern border from Hazar Enan to Shepham.
11 (Dt 3:17; 2Ki 23:33) And the border will go down from Shepham to Riblah,
on the east side of Ain, and the border will go down and will reach the side
of the Sea of Kinnereth to the east.
12 (Nu 34:3) And the border will go down to the Jordan, and the limits of it
will be at the Dead Sea.
This will be your land with its borders all around.
13 Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying:
This is the land which you will possess by lot,
which the Lord commanded to give to the nine tribes, and to the half-tribe
14 (Nu 32:33) because the tribe of the children of Reuben by the house
of their fathers and the tribe of the children of Gad by the house of their
fathers have received their inheritance, and half the tribe of Manasseh
has received their inheritance.
15 The two tribes and the half-tribe have received their inheritance
on this side of the Jordan near Jericho to the east, toward the sunrise.
The Leaders to Divide the Land
16 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
17 (Jos 14:1; 19:51) These are the names of the men who will divide the land
for you: Eleazar the priest and Joshua the son of Nun.
18You will take one leader of each tribe to divide the land by inheritance.
19 (Nu 26:65; 13:30) These are the names of the men:
of the tribe of Judah,
Caleb the son of Jephunneh;
20 of the tribe of the children of Simeon,
Shemuel the son of Ammihud;
21 of the tribe of Benjamin,
Elidad the son of Kislon;
22 the leader of the tribe of the children of Dan,
Bukki the son of Jogli;
23 the leader of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh,
Hanniel the son of Ephod;
24 the leader of the tribe of the children of Ephraim,
Kemuel the son of Shiphtan;
25 the leader of the tribe of the children of Zebulun,
Elizaphan the son of Parnak;
26 the leader of the tribe of the children of Issachar,
Paltiel the son of Azzan;
27 the leader of the tribe of the children of Asher,
Ahihud the son of Shelomi;
28 the leader of the tribe of the children of Naphtali,
Pedahel the son of Ammihud.
29 These are the ones whom the Lord commanded to divide the inheritance
among the children of Israel in the land of Canaan.
(Remember you root in the Lord and build a strong foundation)
2) Our Daily Bread for 9 Mar 2021
https://www.odb.org/CA/2021/03/09/snow-muse
entitled Snoq Muse
Job 36:26-29; 37:5-7
Job 36
26 (Ps 90:2; Heb 1:12) Look, God is great, and we do not know Him,
nor can the number of His years be searched out.
27 (Ps 147:8) "For He draws up the drops of water;
they distill rain according to its mist,
28 (Pr 3:20) which the clouds drop down,
and drip upon man abundantly.
29 (Job 37:16) Indeed, can anyone understand the spreading of clouds,
or the noise of His tent?"
Job 37
5 (Job 5:9; 26:14) God thunders marvelously with His voice;
He does great things that we cannot comprehend.
6 (Job 36:27; 38:22) For He says to the snow, ‘Come on the earth,’
likewise to the gentle rain and to the heavy rain of His strength.
7 (Ps 109:27; 111:2) He seals up the hand of every man,
that all men may know His work.
Named for a tough blue-collar neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio,
the grassroots musical group Over the Rhine sings about a transformation
that took place each year in the city. "Whenever we'd get our first real
snowfall of the year, it felt like something sacred was happening,"
explains band co-founder Linford Detweiler.
"Like a little bit of a fresh start. The city would slow down and grow quiet."
If you've experienced a heavy snowfall, you understand
how it can inspire a song. A magical quietness drapes
the world as snow conceals grime and grayness. For a few moments,
winter's bleakness brightens, inviting our reflection and delight.
Elihu, the one friend of Job who may have had a helpful view of God,
noted how creation commands our attention.
"God's voice thunders in marvelous ways," he said (Job 37:5).
"He says to the snow, 'Fall on the earth,' and to the rain shower,
'Be a mighty downpour.' "
Such splendor can interrupt our lives, demanding a sacred pause.
"So that everyone he has made may know his work,
he stops all people from their labor," Elihu observed (vv. 6-7).
Nature sometimes seizes our attention in ways we don't like.
Regardless of what happens to us or what we observe around us,
each moment-magnificent, menacing, or mundane-can inspire our worship.
The poet's heart within us craves the holy hush.
By: Tim Gustafson
Reflect & Pray
What events or things motivate you to ponder God's greatness and creativity?
How can you experience His wonder in your ordinary moments today?
Father, help me to see Your hand in everything today.
Give me a heart to appreciate Your amazing works.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 3 The song of Exaltation
Exodus 15:2
2 The Lord is my strength and song,
and He has become my salvation.
He is my God, and I will praise Him;
my father's God, and I will exalt Him.
The world is full of music that communicates human emotion: love, joy, sadness, separation.
A love song makes us misty-eyed; a song of protest arouses anger; a song
describing loss stimulates feelings of hurt and abandonment. Music is a powerful force to sway
the human spirit.
Exodus 15:2 indicates that God should be the source of the songs in our hearts.
Human emotions vacillate; human relationships disappoint, but God is our "strenght" and our "song".
To exalt the Lord includes many different type of "songs".
"I can't carry a tune in a bucket," one woman complained. "How can I sing to the Lord
anything that will be pleasing to him?" But the Lord does not delight in the
professionalisn of our songs, but in the motivation of our hearts.
We can "sing to the Lord" when we enjoy a Bach organ piece played for his glory.
We can exalt him in the words of Scripture - either remembered or sung.
We can worship him by enjoying the songs of others.
The key to making the Lord our song is exaltation. When our thoughts lift him up in
praise, we are singing a song of exaltation to the Lord.
When God is exlted in our songs, in our hearts, and in our thoughts, that focus gives
strength to our lives. We can face the difficulties that are an inevitable
part of experience, because God is our "strengh and our song".
Application
a) What is the difference between a song that is professionally performed
and one that exalts the Lord?
b) What practical steps can I take to make my daily life a "song of praise" to God?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Proverbs 22:7
7 The rich rules over the poor,
and the borrower is servant to the lender.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Saddened by Loss
John 14:1 - 7
1 "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God. Believe also in Me.
2 In My Father's house are many dwelling places. If it were not so, I would have told you.
I am going to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself,
that where I am, you may be also.
4 You know where I am going, and you know the way."
5 Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know
where You are going. How can we know the way?"
6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth,
and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
7 If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.
From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
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!
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
9th Day of the Month
a) Pray a prayter of thanksgiving throughout
the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion, faithfulness and provision.
(
Ps 100
A Psalm of thanksgiving.
1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Serve the Lord with gladness;
come before His presence with singing.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord, He is God;
it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
and into His courts with praise;
be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For the Lord is good; His mercy endures forever,
and His faithfulness to all generations.
)
b) Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways to wiesly and effectively
respond to pressing social issues
(
1 Chr 12:32
32 (Est 1:13) From the sons of Issachar,
those having understanding of times
and what Israel should do: two hundred of their captains
with all their brothers at their command.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord to place a firm foundation of belief.
Pray to the Lord to seeHis work in your daily walk.
Pray to the Lord to sing to Him from your heart.
Pray to the Lord to be as humble as a servant.
Pray to the Lord to know Him better .
Pray for Muslims in Saskatchewan to receive Christ as Saviour .
Pray for the Lord for thanksgiving throughout the day.
Pray for the Lord that the Church will seek wisdom in social issues.
Repent of and turn away from your sins
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 67, 8 Mar 2021
NUMBERS 31-32
NUMBERS 31
Vengeance on the Midianites
1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
2 (Nu 27:13) "Avenge the children of Israel on the Midianites.
Afterward you will be gathered to your people."
3 (Lev 26:25) Moses spoke to the people, saying,
"Arm some of your men for war, and let them go against the Midianites
to give the vengeance of the Lord against Midian.
4 A thousand from each tribe, throughout all the tribes of Israel,
you will send to the war."
5 So there were delivered from the thousands of Israel
1000 of each tribe, 12000 armed for war.
6 (Nu 14:44; 10:8-9) Moses sent them to the war, a thousand from each tribe,
with Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, with the holy vessels
and the trumpets to sound the alarm in his hand.
7 (Jdg 21:11; 1Ki 11:15-16) They waged war against the Midianites,
as the Lord commanded Moses, and they killed every male.
8 (Nu 25:15; Jos 13:21-22) They killed the kings of Midian,
in addition to the rest of those who were killed:
Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba,
five kings of Midian. Balaam the son of Beor they also killed with the sword.
9 The children of Israel returned with the women of Midian and their children
and took their livestock, and all their flocks, and all their wealth for plunder.
10 They burned with fire all their cities in which they lived and all their camps.
11 (Dt 20:14; Jos 8:2) They took all the plunder and all the prey
of men and of beasts.
12 (Nu 22:1) They brought the captives, the prey, and the plunder to Moses,
to Eleazar the priest, to the assembly of the children of Israel,
and to the camp on the plains of Moab, which are by Jordan across from Jericho.
13 Moses and Eleazar the priest and all the leaders of the assembly went
to meet them outside the camp.
14 Moses was angry with the officers of the army, with the captains
over thousands, and captains over hundreds, who came from the battle.
15 (1Sa 15:3) Moses said to them, "Have you saved all the women alive?
16 (2Pe 2:15; Rev 2:14) These caused the children of Israel, through
the word of Balaam, to act unfaithfully against the Lord concerning
the thing of Peor, and there was a plague among the assembly of the Lord.
17 (Jdg 21:11-12) So now kill every male among the little ones,
and kill every woman who has known a man by lying with him.
18 (Dt 21:10-14) But keep alive for yourselves all the young girls
who have not known a man by lying with him.
19 (Nu 5:2; 19:11-22) "And you stay outside the camp seven days.
Whoever has killed any person and whoever has touched any slain,
purify both yourselves and your captives on the third day
and on the seventh day.
20 Purify all your clothes, and all that is made of skins,
and all work of goats' hair, and all things made of wood."
21 Eleazar the priest said to the fighting men of Israel who went
to the battle, "This is the ordinance of the law which the Lord
commanded Moses:
22 Only the gold, and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin,
and the lead,
23 (Nu 19:9; 19:17) everything that can go through the fire,
you will make it go through the fire, and it will be clean,
but some of it will be purified with the water of purification,
and all that cannot pass through the fire you will make go through the water.
24 (Lev 11:25) You will wash your clothes on the seventh day,
and you will be clean, and afterward you will come into the camp."
Dividing the Plunder
25 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
26 “Take the count of the plunder that was taken, of man and of beast,
you and Eleazar the priest, and the chief of the fathers of the assembly.
27 (Jos 22:8) And divide the prey into two parts between those that took
the war on themselves, who went out to battle, and between all the assembly.
28 (Nu 18:26; 31:30) And levy a tribute to the Lord
from the fighting men of Israel who went out to battle:
1 person out of 500, of the people and of the oxen, and of the donkeys,
and of the sheep;
29 take it from their half, and give it to Eleazar the priest
as an offering to the Lord.
30 (Nu 3:7-8; 3:25) Of the half of the children of Israel, you will take
one portion of fifty, of the people, of the oxen, of the donkeys,
and of the flocks, of all manner of beasts, and give them to the Levites,
who keep the guard of the tabernacle of the Lord.â€
31 Moses and Eleazar the priest did as the Lord commanded Moses.
32 The plunder, being the rest of the prey, which the fighting men of Israel
had caught, was 675000 sheep,
33 72000 oxen,
34 and 61000 donkeys,
35 and 32 000 people in all, of women
who had not known a man by lying with him.
36 The half, which was the portion of those that went out to war,
was 337500 sheep.
37 And the Lord's tribute of the sheep was 675.
38 The oxen were 36000, of which the Lord's tribute was 72.
39 The donkeys were 30500, of which the Lord’s tribute was 61.
40 The people were 16000, of which the Lord’s tribute was 32 people.
41 (Nu 18:8; 18:19) Moses gave the tribute which was the Lord's offering
to Eleazar the priest, as the Lord commanded Moses.
42 Of the half of the children of Israel,
which Moses divided from the men who fought,
43 the half belonging to the assembly was 337500 sheep,
44 36000 oxen,
45 53500 donkeys,
46 and 16000 people.
47 (Nu 31:30) From the half of the children of Israel Moses took one out
of fifty, of man and of beast, and gave them to the Levites, who kept
the guard of the tabernacle of the Lord, as the Lord commanded Moses.
48 The officers who were over thousands of the army,
the captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds,
came near to Moses,
49 and they said to Moses, "Your servants have taken
the count of the fighting men of Israel who are in our hand,
and not a man of us is missing.
50 (Ex 30:12; 30:15-16) We have brought an offering for the Lord,
what every man has gotten of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets,
rings, earrings, and pendants, to make an atonement for ourselves
before the Lord."
51 Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold from them,
all in the form of fashioned articles.
52 All the gold of the offering that they offered up to the Lord,
of the captains of thousands and of the captains of hundreds,
was sixteen thousand seven hundred and fifty shekels.
(About 420 pounds, or 190 kilograms. )
53 (Dt 20:14) The fighting men of Israel had taken plunder,
each man for himself.
54 (Ex 30:16) And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of the captains
of thousands and of hundreds and brought it into the tent of meeting
as a memorial for the children of Israel before the Lord.
NUMBERS 32
The Tribes Settling in Gilead
1 (Nu 21:32; 32:3) Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad
had a very great number of livestock, and when they saw the land of Jazer
and the land of Gilead was a place for livestock,
2 the children of Gad and the children of Reuben came and spoke to Moses,
and to Eleazar the priest, and to the leaders of the assembly, saying,
3 (Nu 32:34-38; Jos 13:17) "Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah,
and Hesh-bon, and Elealeh, and Sebam, and Nebo, and Beon,
4 (Nu 21:34; 21:24) the land which the Lord defeated before
the assembly of Israel is a land for livestock,
and your servants have livestock."
5 And they said, "If we have found mercy in your sight, let this land
be given to your servants for a possession,
and do not take us over the Jordan."
6 Moses said to the children of Gad and to the children of Reuben,
"Will your brothers go to war, and you will dwell here?
7 And why would you discourage the hearts of the children of Israel
from going over into the land which the Lord has given to them?
8 Thus your fathers did, when I sent them from Kadesh Barnea to see the land.
9 When they went up to the Valley of Eshkol and saw the land,
they discouraged the hearts of the children of Israel so they would not go
into the land which the Lord had given them.
10 (Nu 14:11) And the anger of the Lord was inflamed on that day,
and He swore, saying,
11 (Nu 14:28-30) 'Surely none of the men who came up out of Egypt,
from twenty years old and older, will see the ground which I swore
to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, because they did not completely
follow Me,
12 (Dt 1:36; Nu 14:24) except Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite,
and Joshua the son of Nun, because they completely followed the Lord.'
13 (Nu 14:33-35) The anger of the Lord was inflamed against Israel,
and He made them wander in the wilderness forty years,
until all the generation that did evil in the eyes of the Lord was finished.
14 "Behold, you have risen up in your fathers' place, an increase of sinful
men, to increase more the burning anger of the Lord toward Israel.
15 (2Ch 15:2) If you turn away from following Him, He will again abandon
them in the wilderness, and you will destroy all this people."
16 They approached him and said, "We will build sheepfolds here for
our livestock and cities for our children.
17 (Jos 4:12-13) But we ourselves will be armed, ready
before the children of Israel, until we have brought them to their place.
Our little ones will dwell in the fortified cities
because of the inhabitants of the land.
18 We will not return to our houses until all the children of Israel
have inherited their inheritance.
19 (Jos 13:8) We will not inherit with them on the other side of the Jordan
or beyond, because our inheritance
fell to us on this side of the Jordan to the east."
20 (Jos 4:12-13) Moses said to them, "If you will do this thing, if you will
be armed before the Lord for war,
21 and all of you, each armed, will go over the Jordan before the Lord
until He has driven out His enemies from before Him
22 (Jos 22:9; Dt 3:20) and the land is subdued before the Lord, then after
that you will return and be exempt before the Lord and before Israel,
and this land will be your possession before the Lord.
23 (Ge 44:16; Isa 59:12) “But if you will not do so, you have sinned
against the Lord, and be sure your sin will find you out.
24 (Nu 32:16) Build for yourselves cities for your children
and folds for your sheep, and do that which has proceeded out of your mouth."
25 The children of Gad and the children of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying,
"Your servants will do as my lord commands.
26 (Jos 1:14) Our children, our wives, our flocks, and all our livestock
will be there in the cities of Gilead,
27 (Jos 4:12) but your servants will cross over, each man armed for war,
before the Lord to battle, as my lord says."
28 (Jos 1:13) So Moses commanded Eleazar the priest,
and Joshua the son of Nun, and the chief fathers of the tribes
of the children of Israel.
29 And Moses said to them, "If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben
will cross over the Jordan with you, each man armed for battle
before the Lord, and the land will be subdued before you, you are
to give them the land of Gilead as a possession.
30 But if they do not cross over with you armed, they will have possessions
among you in the land of Canaan."
31 The children of Gad and the children of Reuben answered, saying,
"As the Lord has said to your servants, so we will do.
32 We will cross over, armed before the Lord into the land of Canaan,
so the possession of our inheritance on this side of the Jordan may be ours."
33 (Jos 12:6; Dt 3:12-17) Moses gave to the children of Gad,
to the children of Reuben, and to half the tribe of Manasseh
the son of Joseph,
the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites
and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, the land with the cities
within the borders, the cities of the surrounding land.
34 (Dt 2:36; Nu 32:3) The children of Gad built Dibon and Ataroth and Aroer,
35 (Nu 32:1; 32:3) Atroth Shophan and JaÂzer and Jogbehah,
36 (Nu 32:3) Beth Nimrah and Beth Haran, fortified cities,
and folds for sheep.
37 (Nu 21:27; 32:3) And the children of Reuben built Heshbon
and Elealeh and Kiriathaim,
38 (Nu 32:3; Isa 46:1) Nebo and Baal Meon (their names being changed)
and Sibmah; and they named the other cities which they built.
39 (Ge 50:23) The children of Makir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead
and captured it and drove out the Amorites who were in it.
40 (Jos 17:1) Moses gave Gilead to Makir the son of Manasseh,
and he lived in it.
41 (Dt 3:14; Jdg 10:4) Jair the son of Manasseh went
and captured its small towns and called them Havvoth Jair.
42 Nobah went and captured Kenath and its villages
and called it Nobah, after his own name.
(The Battle bleongs tothe Lord)
2) Our Daily Bread for 8 Mar 2021
https://www.odb.org/CA/2021/03/08/the-reason-for-writing
entitled The Reason for Writing
John 20:24-31
John 20
Jesus and Thomas
24 (Jn 11:16) But Thomas, one of the twelve, called The Twin,
was not with them when Jesus came.
25 Mk 16:11So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!"
But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail prints in His hands,
and put my finger in the nail prints, and put my hand in His side,
I will not believe."
26 (Jn 20:19) After eight days His disciples were again inside
with the doors shut, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came
and stood among them, and said, "Peace be with you."
27 (Jn 20:25) Then He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here,
and look at My hands. Put your hand here and place it in My side.
Do not be faithless, but believing."
28 (Isa 7:14; 9:6) Thomas answered Him, "My Lord and my God!"
29 (1Pe 1:8; 2Co 5:7) Jesus said to him, "Thomas, because you have seen Me,
you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen,
and have yet believed."
The Purpose of the Book
30 (Jn 21:25) Jesus performed many other signs in the presence
of His disciples, which are not written in this book.
31 (Jn 3:15-16; 10:10) But these are written that you might believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may
have life in His name.
"The Lord is my high tower . . . . We left the camp singing."
On September 7, 1943, Etty Hillesum wrote those words on a postcard
and threw it from a train. Those were the final recorded words we would
hear from her. On November 30, 1943, she was murdered at Auschwitz.
Later, Hillesum's diaries of her experiences in a concentration camp
were translated and published. They chronicled her perspectives
on the horrors of Nazi occupation along with the beauty of God's world.
Her diaries have been translated into 67 languages
- a gift to all who would read and believe the good as well as the bad.
The apostle John didn't sidestep the harsh realities of Jesus' life on earth;
he wrote of both the good Jesus did and the challenges He faced.
The final words from his gospel give insight into the purpose behind
the book that bears his name.
Jesus performed "many other signs . . . which are not recorded" (20:30)
by John. But these, he says, were "written that you may believe" (v. 31).
John's "diary" ends on the note of triumph: "Jesus is the Messiah,
the Son of God." The gift of those gospel words allows us the opportunity
to believe and "have life in his name."
The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) are diary accounts of God's love
for us. They’re words to read and believe and share, for they lead us
to life. They lead us to Christ.
By: John Blase
Reflect & Pray
How might it change the way you read the Gospels if you thought of them
as diaries? How are you being led to the heart of Christ through them?
Gracious God, thank You for the gift of the Scriptures, written down by
faithful hands so that I might believe and have life.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 2 The Wardrobe of Joy Isaiah 61:10
10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord,
my soul shall be joyful in my God;
for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
He has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
On her wedding day, the bride dresses carefully for the ceremony
that is about to take place. Never before has she spent so much time in preparation
for one relatively brief event. When she
looks in the mirror and rejoices in her happiness, she responds not out of vanity,
but for sheer joy as she anticipates the coming ceremeny.
God wants his people, lie that bride to be joyful, to rejoice in the Lord,
the Bridegroom. And he gives, through his grace, the garments of joy to his beloved ones.
He clothes us, Isaiah says, with salvation, and covers us with the robe of righteousness.
The wardrobe that God provides is not merely a utility garment, a coverall that hides
our sin from his eyes. It is his own righteousness in Christ,
given to us as a free gift, so that we might be united with him. And God himself, Isaiah says,
is filled with joy, adorning himself like a bridegroom.
When we truly see God's immeasurable gift in accepting us as him own, we also will
"greatly rejoice" in the Lord. He, the eternal god, Creator of the universe, desires to be
united with us, as a husband desires his wife! God does not simply accept us grudgingly,
reminding us of our unworthiness to be with him. Rather, he celbrates with unrestained joy
his oneness in Spirit with those he cals his own. And we, having been fully forgiven
and set free from sin, can rejoice unashamedly as well.
Application
a) Have I ever felt ashamed to draw close to God? Why?
b) What does this verse tell me about God's attitude towards me?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Proverbs 10:22
22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich,
and He adds no sorrow with it.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Saddened by Loss
1 Cor 15:35-38,51-57
35 But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up?
With what body do they come?"
36 You fool! What you sow is not made alive unless it dies.
37 When you sow, you do not sow the body that shall be, but a bare kernel,
perhaps of wheat or of some other grain.
38 Then God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body.
51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall
all be changed.
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet,
for the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible, a
nd we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible will put on incorruption,
and this mortal will put on immortality.
54 When this corruptible will have put on incorruption,
and this mortal will have put on immortality,
then the saying that is written shall come to pass:
"Death is swallowed up in victory."
55 "O death, where is your sting?
O grave, where is your victory?"
56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through
our Lord Jesus Christ!
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
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!
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
8th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment
to prayer and never cease to call upon God
(
Is 62:6
6 (Isa 52:8; Ps 74:2) I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem,
who shall never hold their peace day nor night.
You who remind the Lord,
do not keep silent;
Ps 5:3
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord, in the morning You will hear my voice;
in the morning I will direct my prayer to You,
and I will watch expectantly.
Ps 55:17
17 Evening and morning and at noon,
I will make my complaint and murmur,
and He will hear my voice.
)
b) Pray for the province of Manitoba
I) Pray for the leaders of Manitoba, 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 Saviour,
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 to win the battle.
Pray to the Lord to remember why the Word is written.
Pray to the Lord to come close to Him.
Pray to the Lord for humble blessings.
Pray to the Lord to have your name in the Book of Life .
Pray for Muslims in Saskatchewan to receive Christ as Saviour .
Pray for the Lord that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer..
Repent of and turn away from your sins
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 66, 7 Mar 2021
Today at Calvarycommunity.ca we look at Genesis 41
focusing on Joseph's release from prison.
NUMBERS 28-30
NUMBERS 28
Daily Offerings
1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
2 (Lev 3:11; Ge 8:21) Command the children of Israel and say to them:
My offering, My bread for My sacrifices made by fire, as a pleasing
aroma to Me, you will guard to offer to Me at their time.
3 (Lev 6:9) You will say to them: This is the fire offering which you
will bring near to the Lord: two male lambs in their first year,
without blemish, day by day, as a regular burnt offering.
4 The one lamb you will offer in the morning, and the other lamb
you will offer at evening,
5 (Lev 2:1; Ex 16:36) and one-tenth of an ephah
(Likely about 3 1/2 pounds, or 1.6 kilograms; and in vv. 13, 21, and 29. )
of flour as a grain offering, mingled with one-fourth of a hin
(About 3,000 feet, or 900 meters.) of beaten oil.
6 (Am 5:25) It is a regular burnt offering, which was ordained
at Mount Sinai as a pleasing aroma, a sacrifice made by fire to the Lord.
7 (Ex 29:42) Its drink offering will be one-fourth of a hin for the one lamb.
In a holy place you will pour the strong wine
to the Lord as a drink offering.
8 The other lamb you will offer at evening. As the morning grain offering
and its drink offering, you will offer it as an offering made by fire,
a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
Sabbath Offerings
9 On the Sabbath day two lambs in their first year, without blemish,
and two-tenths of an ephah
(Likely about 7 pounds, or 3.2 kilograms; and in vv. 12, 20, and 28.)
of flour as a grain offering, mixed with oil, and its drink offering -
10 (Eze 46:4-5) this is the burnt offering of every Sabbath, in addition
to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.
Monthly Offerings
11 (Nu 10:10; Eze 46:6) At the beginnings of your months you will offer
a burnt offering to the Lord: two young bulls, one ram, seven lambs in
their first year, without blemish;
12 (Nu 15:4-12) 3/10ths of an ephah
(Likely about 11 pounds, or 5 kilograms; and in vv. 20 and 28.)
of flour as a grain offering, mixed with oil, for one bull; and 2/10ths
of an ephah of flour as a grain offering, mixed with oil, for one ram;
13 and 1/10 of an ephah of flour mixed with oil as a grain offering
for one lamb; as a burnt offering of a pleasing aroma, a sacrifice made
by fire to the Lord.
14 Their drink offerings will be 1/2 a hin (About 2 quarts, or 1.9 liters. )
of wine for a bull, and one-third of a hin
(About 1 1/3 quarts, or 1.3 liters.)
for a ram, and 1/4 of a hin for a lamb. This is the burnt offering
of each month throughout the months of the year.
15 (Nu 28:3; 15:24) Also one male goat as a sin offering to the Lord shall
be offered, besides the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.
Passover Offerings
Ex 12:14-20; Lev 23:4-8; Dt 16:1-8
16 (Ex 12:18; 12:2-11) On the fourteenth day of the first month
is the Passover of the Lord.
17 (Lev 23:6) On the fifteenth day of this month is the feast.
Unleavened bread will be eaten for seven days.
18 (Ex 12:16) On the first day there will be a holy convocation.
You will not do any ordinary work,
19 (Dt 15:21; Lev 22:20) but you will offer a sacrifice made
by fire as a burnt offering to the Lord: two young bulls, and one ram,
and seven lambs in their first year. Be sure they are without blemish.
20 And their grain offering will be of flour mixed with oil. 3/10ths
of an ephah you will offer for a bull, and 2/10ths of an ephah for a ram.
21 1/10th of an ephah you will offer for each of the seven lambs,
22 and one goat as a sin offering, to make an atonement for you.
23 (Nu 28:3) You will offer these in addition to the burnt offering
in the morning, which is for a regular burnt offering.
24 The same way you will offer daily, throughout the seven days,
the food of the sacrifice made by fire, as a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
It will be offered in addition to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.
25 (Lev 23:8; Ex 12:16) And on the seventh day you will have a holy assembly.
You will not do any ordinary work.
Offerings at the Feast of Weeks
Lev 23:15–22; Dt 16:9–12
26 (Ex 23:16; 34:22) And on the day of the first fruits, when you bring a new grain
offering to the Lord at your Feast of Weeks, you will have a holy assembly.
You will do no ordinary work.
27 (Lev 23:18-19) But you will offer the burnt offering as a pleasing aroma
to the Lord: two young bulls, one ram, and seven lambs in their first year;
28 and their grain offering of flour mixed with oil, 3/10ths of an ephah
for one bull, 2/10 of an ephah for one ram,
29 1/10th of an ephah for each of the seven lambs;
30 (Nu 28:15; 28:22) and one goat, to make an atonement for you.
31 (Nu 28:19) Make sure they are without blemish.
You will offer them with their drink offerings,
besides the regular burnt offering and its grain offering.
NUMBERS 29
Offerings at the Feast of Trumpets
Lev 23:23–25
1 (Lev 23:24-25; Nu 10:1-10) # In the seventh month,
on the first day of the month, you will have a holy assembly.
You will do no ordinary work. It is a day of blowing the trumpets for you.
2 You will offer a burnt offering as a pleasing aroma to the Lord:
one young bull, one ram, and seven lambs in their first year,
without blemish;
3 their grain offering will be of flour mixed with oil,
3/10ths of an ephah (Likely about 11 pounds, or 5 kilograms; and in vv. 9 and 14.)
for a bull, and 2/10ths of an ephahÂ
(Likely about 7 pounds, or 3.2 kilograms; and in vv. 9 and 14.) for a ram,
4 and 1/10th of an ephah
(Likely about 3 1/2 pounds, or 1.6 kilograms; and in vv. 10 and 15.)
for one lamb, for the seven lambs;
5 (Nu 28:15; 28:30) also one goat as a sin offering, to make an atonement for you;
6 (Nu 28:3-8; 28:11-15) besides the burnt offering of the month
and its grain offering, and the daily burnt offering and its grain offering,
and their drink offerings, according to their rule, as a pleasing aroma,
a sacrifice made by fire to the Lord.
Offerings on the Day of Atonement
Lev 16:2-34; 23:26-32
7 (Lev 16:29-31; Ps 35:13) You will have a holy assembly on the tenth day
of this seventh month, and you will afflict yourselves. You will not do
any work on it.
8 (Nu 28:19; 29:13) But you will offer a burnt offering to the Lord
as a pleasing aroma: one young bull, one ram, and seven lambs
in their first year. Be sure they are without blemish.
9 Their grain offering will be of flour mixed with oil, 3/10ths of an ephah
for the bull, and 2/10ths of an ephah for one ram,
10 and 1/10 of an ephah for each of the seven lambs;
11 (Lev 16:3; 16:5) also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the sin
offering of atonement, and the regular burnt offering, and its grain
offering, and their drink offerings.
Offerings at the Feast of Tabernacles
Lev 23:33-43; Dt 16:13-17
12 (Dt 16:13-14) On the fifteenth day of the seventh month
you will have a holy convocation. You will do no ordinary work,
and you will keep a feast to the Lord seven days.
13 (Nu 28:11; Ezr 3:4) And you will offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice
made by fire, as a pleasing aroma to the Lord: thirteen young bulls,
two rams, and fourteen lambs in their first year, without blemish.
14 And their grain offering will be of flour mixed with oil,
3/10ths of an ephah to a bull, and two-tenths of an ephah to each ram
of the two rams,
15 and 1/10 to each lamb of the fourteen lambs;
16 and one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
its grain offering, and its drink offering.
17 On the second day present twelve young bulls, two rams,
fourteen lambs in their first year without blemish,
18 (Nu 28:7; 15:4-12) and their grain offering and their drink offerings,
for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according
to the ordinance;
19 also one goat as a sin offering, besides the regular burnt offering,
and its grain offering, and their drink offerings.
20 On the third day present eleven bulls, two rams,
fourteen lambs in their first year without blemish,
21 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
22 also one goat as a sin offering, besides the regular burnt offering,
and its grain offering, and its drink offering.
23 On the fourth day present ten bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs
in their first year without blemish,
24 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
25 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
its grain offering, and its drink offering.
26 On the fifth day present nine bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs
in their first year without blemish,
27 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
28 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
and its grain offering, and its drink offering.
29 On the sixth day present eight bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs
in their first year without blemish,
30 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
31 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
its grain offering, and its drink offering.
32 On the seventh day present seven bulls, two rams, and fourteen lambs
in their first year without blemish,
33 and their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bulls,
for the rams, and for the lambs, by their number according to the ordinance;
34 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
its grain offering, and its drink offering.
35 (Lev 23:36) On the eighth day you will have a solemn assembly.
You will do no ordinary work on it.
36 But you will offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire
as a pleasing aroma to the Lord: one bull, one ram,
seven lambs in their first year, without blemish.
37 Their grain offering and their drink offerings, for the bull,
for the ram, and for the lambs, will be according to their number,
according to the rule;
38 also one goat as a sin offering in addition to the regular burnt offering,
and its grain offering, and its drink offering.
39 (Lev 23:2; 1Ch 23:31) These things you will do to the Lord
in your set feasts in addition to your vows and your freewill offerings,
as your burnt offerings, and as your grain offerings,
and as your drink offerings, and as your peace offerings.
40 Moses told the children of Israel everything,
according to all that the Lord commanded Moses.
NUMBERS 30
The Law About Vows
1 (Nu 7:2) And Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the children
of Israel, saying: This is the thing that the Lord has commanded.
2 (Job 22:27; Ps 22:25) If a man vows a vow to the Lord, or swears
an oath to bind himself with a bond, he will not break his word.
He will do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.
3 If a woman makes a vow to the Lord, and binds herself by a bond,
while in her father’s house in her youth,
4 and her father hears her vow and her bond with which she has bound
herself, and her father is silent to her, then all her vows will stand,
and every bond with which she has bound herself will stand.
5 But if her father restrains her in the day he hears, none of her vows
or her bonds with which she has bound herself will stand,
and the Lord will forgive her, because her father restrained her.
6 (Ps 56:12) If she had a husband when she vowed, or uttered anything
out of her lips with which she bound herself,
7 and her husband heard it and was silent to her in the day that he heard it,
then her vows will stand, and her bonds with which she bound herself will stand.
8 (Ge 3:16) But if her husband restrains her on the day that he heard it,
then he will make her vow which she vowed and that which she uttered
with her lips, with which she bound herself, of no effect,
and the Lord will forgive her.
9 But every vow of a widow and of her that is divorced,
with which she has bound herself, will stand against her.
10 If she vowed in her husband's house, or bound herself by a bond
with an oath,
11 and her husband heard it and was silent to her and did not restrain her,
then all her vows will stand, and every bond with
which she bound herself will stand.
12 (Nu 30:8) But if her husband has clearly voided them on the day
he heard them, then whatever proceeded out of her lips concerning her vows,
or concerning the bond of herself, will not stand. Her husband
has voided them, and the Lord will forgive her.
13 Every vow, and every binding oath to afflict her soul,
her husband may establish, or her husband may nullify.
14 But if her husband says nothing to her from day to day,
then he confirms all her vows, or all her pledges, which bind her.
He confirms them because he said nothing to her on the day that he heard them.
15 (Lev 5:1) But if he clearly makes them void after he has heard them,
then he will bear her iniquity.
16These are the statutes which the Lord commanded Moses,
between a man and his wife, and between the father and his daughter,
while she is still young and in her father's house.
2) Our Daily Bread for 7 Mar 2021
https://www.odb.org/CA/2021/03/07/pleading-with-god
entitled Minding My Own Business
Danel 9:1-5.17-19
DANIEL 9
The Prayer of Daniel
1 (Da 11:1) In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus of the lineage
of the Medes, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans,
2 (2Ch 36:21; Jer 29:10) in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, observed
in the books the number of the years which were specified by the word
of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet for the accomplishment
of the desolations of Jerusalem, that is, seventy years.
3 I set my face toward the Lord God to seek by prayer
and supplications with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.
4 (Dt 7:9; Ne 9:32) And I prayed to the Lord my God,
and made my confession, and said,
"Alas, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping His covenant
and mercy to those who love Him, and to those who keep His commandments.
5 (Ps 106:6; Isa 64:5-7) We have sinned and have committed iniquity
and have done wickedly and have rebelled, even by departing
from Your precepts and from Your judgments."
17 (Ps 80:19; La 5:18) “Now therefore, O God, hear the prayer of Your servant
and his supplications, and for Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine
upon Your sanctuary, which is desolate.
18 (Isa 37:17; Jer 25:29) O my God, incline Your ear and hear. Open Your eyes
and look at our desolations and the city which is called by Your name, for
we do not present our supplications before You for our righteousness,
but for Your great mercies.
19 (Jer 14:9; Da 9:18) O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and act!
Do not defer, for Your own sake, O my God. For Your city
and Your people are called by Your name.â€
A family's prayer time ended with a surprising announcement one morning.
As soon as Dad said, "Amen," five-year-old Kaitlyn proclaimed,
"And I prayed for Logan, because he had his eyes open during prayer."
I’m pretty sure praying for your ten-year-old brother's prayer protocol isn't
what Scripture has in mind when it calls us to intercessory prayer,
but at least Kaitlyn realized that we can pray for others.
Bible teacher Oswald Chambers emphasized the importance of praying
for someone else. He said that "intercession is putting yourself in God's
place; it is having His mind and perspective." It's praying for others in
light of what we know about God and His love for us.
We find a great example of intercessory prayer in Daniel 9.
The prophet understood God's troubling promise that the Jews would have
seventy years of captivity in Babylon (Jeremiah 25:11-12). Realizing that
those years were nearing their completion, Daniel went into prayer mode.
He referenced God's commands (Daniel 9:4-6), humbled himself (v. 8),
honored His character (v. 9), confessed sin (v. 15),
and depended on His mercy as he prayed for His people (v. 18).
And he got an immediate answer from God (v. 21).
Not all prayer ends with such a dramatic response,
but be encouraged that we can go to God on behalf of others
with an attitude of trust and dependence on Him.
By: Dave Branon
Reflect & Pray
When you pray for others, how are you seeking the mind of God?
How do you seek His perspective?
Dear heavenly Father, help me to know You better so that
when I pray for others, I can filter my requests through
my knowledge of Your will.
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.
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 . Emenies 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 meterialism 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 spritual 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 resond 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?
44) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Ps 37:25-26
25 I have been young, and now am old;
yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken,
nor their offspring begging bread.
26 The righteous are gracious and lend,
and their offspring are a source of blessing.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are ill or injured
Matthew 8:14-17
The Healing of Many People
Mk 1:29-34; Lk 4:38-41
14 When Jesus entered Peter's house, He saw his wife's mother, lying sick with a fever.
15 He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she rose and served them.
16 When the evening came, they brought to Him many who were possessed with demons.
And He cast out the spirits with His word, and healed all who were sick,
17 to fulfill what was spoken by Isaiah the prophet,
"He Himself took our infirmities
and bore our sicknesses."
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
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!
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.
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.
)
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.
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.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord to have a humble demeanour.
Pray to the Lord to make his celebrations holy.
Pray to the Lord for others and seek His Will.
Pray to the Lord to help me face spiritual enemies.
Pray to the Lord tnot to be covetous / envious .
Pray to the Lord for His healing.
Pray for Muslims in Saskatchewan to receive Christ as Saviour .
Pray for the Lord for the borken-hearted.
Pray to the Lord forr the volunteers in the Church.
Repent of and turn away from your sins
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 66, 7 Mar 2021
NUMBERS 26-27
NUMBERS 26
The Second Census
1 (Nu 25:9) After the plague, the Lord spoke to Moses
and to Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying,
2 (Ex 38:25-26; Nu 1:2-3) "Take the count of all the assembly
of the children of Israel from twenty years old and older,
throughout their fathers' houses, all that are able to go to war in Israel."
3 (Nu 22:1; 33:48) Moses and Eleazar the priest spoke with them
in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying,
4 (Nu 1:1) "Take the count of the people from twenty years old and older,"
as the Lord commanded Moses.
The children of Israel, who went out of the land of Egypt, were these:
5 (1Ch 5:3; Ge 46:8-9) Reuben, the oldest son of Israel. The children
of Reuben:
of Hanok, from whom comes the family of the Hanokites;
of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;
6 of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites;
of Karmi, the family of the Karmites.
7 These are the families of the Reubenites:
those who were counted were 43730.
8 The son of Pallu was Eliab.
9 (Nu 1:16) The sons of Eliab were Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram.
This is that Dathan and Abiram, called out from the assembly, who
argued against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah
when they argued against the Lord.
10 (Nu 16:38; 16:31-35; 2Pe 2:6) And the earth opened its mouth
and swallowed them with Korah when that company died,
when the fire devoured 2050, and they became a sign.
11 (Ex 6:24) But the children of Korah did not die.
12 (1Ch 4:24; Ge 46:10) The sons of Simeon by their families were:
of Nemuel, the family of the Nemuelites;
of Jamin, the family of the Jaminites;
of Jakin, the family of the Jakinites;
13 (Ge 46:10) of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites;
of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.
14 These are the families of the Simeonites: 22200.
15 (Ge 46:16) The children of Gad by their families were:
of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites;
of Haggi, the family of the Haggites;
of Shuni, the family of the Shunites;
16 of Ozni, the family of the Oznites;
of Eri, the family of the Erites;
17 of Arodi, the family of the Arodites;
of Areli, the family of the Arelites.
18 These are the families of the children of Gad according
to those by their count: 4500 .
19 (Ge 46:12) The sons of Judah were Er and Onan,
and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan.
20 (Ge 46:12; Ne 11:24) The sons of Judah after their families were:
of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites;
of Perez, the family of the Perezites;
of Zerah, the family of the Zerahites.
21 The sons of Perez were:
of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites;
of Hamul, the family of the HaÂmulites.
22 These are the families of Judah by their count: 76500 .
23 (Ge 46:13; 1Ch 7:1) The sons of Issachar by their families were:
of Tola, the family of the Tolaites;
of Puah, the family of the Puites;
24 (Ge 46:13) of Jashub, the family of the JaÂshubites;
of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites.
25These are the families of Issachar by their count: 64300 .
26 (Ge 46:14) The sons of Zebulun by their families were:
of Sered, the family of the Seredites;
of Elon, the family of the Elonites;
of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites.
27 These are the families of the Zebulunites by their count: 60500 .
28 (Ge 46:20) The sons of Joseph according to their families,
by Manasseh and Ephraim, were:
29 (Jos 17:1; Nu 36:1) The sons of Manasseh:
of Makir, the family of the Makirites, and Makir begot Gilead;
of Gilead, the family of the Gileadites.
30 (Jdg 6:11; Jos 17:2) These are the sons of Gilead:
of Iezer, the family of the Iezerites;
of Helek, the family of the Helekites;
31 and of Asriel, the family of the Asrielites;
and of Shechem, the family of the Shechemites;
32 and of Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites;
and of Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.
33 (Nu 27:1) Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters,
and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah,
Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah.
34 These are the families of Manasseh,
and those who were numbered of them were 52700 .
35 These are the sons of Ephraim according to their families:
of Shuthelah, the family of the Shuthelahites;
of Beker, the family of the Bekerites;
of Tahan, the family of the Tahanites.
36 These are the sons of Shuthelah:
of Eran, the family of the Eranites.
37 These are the families of the sons of Ephraim by their count: 32500.
These are the sons of Joseph by their families.
38 (1Ch 8:1) The sons of Benjamin by their families were:
of Bela, the family of the Belaites;
of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites;
of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;
39 of Shupham, the family of the Shuphamites;
of Hupham, the family of the Huphamites.
40 (1Ch 8:3) The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman:
of Ard, the family of the Ardites;
and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.
41These are the sons of Benjamin by their families,
and by their count: 45600 .
42 (Ge 46:23) These are the sons of Dan according to their families:
of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites.
These are the families of Dan after their families.
43 All the families of the Shuhamites, by their count, were 64400 .
44 (Ge 46:17; 1Ch 7:30) The sons of Asher by their families were:
of Imnah, the family of the Imnites;
of Ishvi, the family of the Ishvites;
of Beriah, the family of the Beriites.
45 of the sons of Beriah were:
of Heber, the family of the HeberÂites;
of Malkiel, the family of the MalÂkielites.
46 The name of the daughter of Asher was Serah.
47These are the families of the sons of Asher by their count: 53400.
48 (Ge 46:24; 1Ch 7:13) Of the sons of Naphtali by their families were:
of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites;
of Guni, the family of the Gunites;
49 (1Ch 7:13) of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites;
of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites.
50 These are the families of Naphtali according to their families;
those who were numbered of them were 45400 .
51 (Nu 1:46) These were the counted of the children of Israel: 601730.
52 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
53 (Jos 11:23; 14:1) To these the land will be divided for an inheritance
by the number of names.
54 (Nu 33:54) To a large tribe you shall give a large inheritance,
and to small tribe you shall give a small inheritance.
To each one his inheritance will be given according
to those who were numbered of him.
55 (Nu 33:54; 34:13) But the land will be divided by lot.
By the names of the tribes of their fathers they will inherit.
56 According to the lot his possession
will be divided between large and small.
57 (Ge 46:11; Ex 6:16–19) These are those counted of the Levites
by their families:
of Gershon, the family of the Gershonites;
of Kohath, the family of the Kohathites;
of Merari, the family of the Merarites.
58 These are the families of the Levites:
the family of the Libnites,
the family of the Hebronites,
the family of the Mahlites,
the family of the Mushites,
the family of the Korahites.
And Kohath begot Amram.
59 (Ex 6:20; 2:1-2) And the name of the wife of Amram was Jochebed,
the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bore to Levi in Egypt,
and she bore to Amram Aaron and Moses and Miriam their sister.
60 (Nu 3:2) To Aaron was born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
61 (Lev 10:1-2; Nu 3:4) Nadab and Abihu died
when they offered foreign fire before the Lord.
62 (Nu 1:49; 3:39) Those who were numbered of them were 23000,
each male from a month old and older; for they were not counted
among the children of Israel, because there was no inheritance
given them among the children of Israel.
63 These were counted by Moses and Eleazar the priest, who counted
the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho.
64 (Dt 2:14-15) But among these there was not a man counted by Moses
and Aaron the priest when they counted the children of Israel
in the Wilderness of Sinai
65 (Nu 14:28-30; 14:38) because the Lord had said of them,
"They will surely die in the wilderness." And there was not a man left
of them, except Caleb the son of Jephunneh and Joshua the son of Nun.
{Disbelief and dissent rewarded}
NUMBERS 27
Laws of Inheritance
Nu 36:1–12
1 (Nu 26:33) Then came near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher,
the son of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh,
of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph, and these are
the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah.
2 They stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest,
and before the leaders and all the assembly by the door of the tent
of meeting, saying,
3 (Nu 26:64-65; 14:35) "Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not
in the company of them that gathered against the Lord, in the company
of Korah, but died in his own sin and had no sons.
4 (Jos 17:4) Why should the name of our father diminish from among
his family, because he has no son? Give to us a possession
among the brothers of our father."
5 Moses brought their case before the Lord.
6 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
7 The daughters of Zelophehad speak right.
You will certainly give them an inheritance among their father's brothers,
and you will cause the inheritance of their father to pass on to them.
8 You will speak to the children of Israel, saying, "If a man dies,
and has no son, then you will cause his inheritance
to pass on to his daughter.
9 If he has no daughter, then you will give his inheritance to his brothers.
10 If he has no brothers, then you will give his inheritance
to his father's brothers.
11 (Nu 35:29; Ru 4:3-6) If his father has no brothers, then you will give
his inheritance to his closest kinsman in his family, and he will possess it.
And it will be for the children of Israel a statute of judgment,
as the Lord commanded Moses."
Joshua to Succeed Moses
12 (Nu 33:47-48) The Lord said to Moses, "Go up into this mountain of Abarim,
and see the land which I have given to the children of Israel.
13 (Nu 31:2; Dt 10:6_ When you have seen it, you also will be gathered
to your people as Aaron your brother was gathered.
14 (Ex 17:7; Nu 20:24) For you rebelled against My commandment in
the Wilderness of Zin when the congregation argued against Me.
You did not show My holiness at the waters before their eyes." (
These are the waters of Meribah in Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin.)
15 Moses spoke to the Lord, saying,
16 (Nu 16:22) "Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh,
appoint a man over the assembly
17 (Dt 31:2; 1Ki 22:17) who will go out before them,
and who will go in before them, and who will lead them out,
and who will bring them in, so the assembly of the Lord
will not be like sheep who do not have a shepherd."
18 (Dt 34:9; Ge 41:38; Nu 27:23) The Lord said to Moses,
"Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit,
and lay your hand on him,
19 (Dt 3:28) and cause him to stand before Eleazar the priest
and before all the assembly, and command in their sight.
20 (Jos 1:16-18) You will put some of your majesty on him,
in order that all the assembly of the children of Israel will listen.
21 (Ex 28:30; Jos 9:14) He will stand before Eleazar the priest,
who will ask for him about the judgment of the Urim before the Lord.
At his word will they go out, and at his word they will come in, both
he and all the children of Israel with him, even all the assembly."
22 Moses did as the Lord commanded him, and he took Joshua,
and he caused him to stand before Eleazar the priest
and before all the assembly.
23 (Nu 27:19) And he laid his hands on him
and commanded him as the Lord spoke by the hand of Moses.
2) Our Daily Bread for 6 Mar 2021
https://www.odb.org/CA/2021/03/06/minding-my-own-business
entitled Minding My Own Business
1 Thessalonians 4:9–12
9 (1Th 5:1; Ro 12:10) As concerning brotherly love, you do not need
me to write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another.
10 (1Th 1:7; 3:12) And indeed, you do have love for all the brothers who are
in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, that you increase more and more.
11 (Eph 4:28; 1Pe 4:15) Learn to be calm, and to conduct your own business,
and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
12 (Mk 4:11; Ro 13:13) so that you may walk honestly toward
those who are outsiders and that you may lack nothing.
Years ago, my son Josh and I were making our way up
a mountain trail when we spied a cloud of dust rising in the air.
We crept forward and discovered a badger busy making a den in a dirt bank.
He had his head and shoulders in the hole and was vigorously digging
with his front paws and kicking the dirt out of the hole with his hind feet.
He was so invested in his work he didn't hear us.
I couldn't resist and prodded him from behind with a long stick lying nearby.
I didn't hurt the badger, but he leaped straight up in the air
and turned toward us. Josh and I set new world records for the 100-yard dash.
I learned something from my brashness: Sometimes it’s best not to poke around
in other people's business. That’s especially true in relationships
with fellow believers in Jesus. The apostle Paul encouraged the Thessalonians
to "make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own
business and work with your hands" (1 Thessalonians 4:11). We're to pray
for others and seek by God's grace to share the Scriptures, and occasionally
we may be called to offer a gentle word of correction. But learning to live
a quiet life and not meddling into others' lives is important.
It becomes an example to those who are now outside God's family (v. 12).
Our calling is to "love each other" (v. 9).
By: David H. Roper
Prayer and Reflction.
What happens when you meddle in other people’s business?
What's the first thing you should do instead for others?
God, teach me to know what it means to love others better.
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.
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 unslighty 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 prohecy speaks of the preparation
of the world for the coming Messiah, but ia 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 fille the empty places , correts 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 Sprit'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 plae because of that work?
c) How do today's verses help me put in prespetive the work
God still wnt to do in me?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Is 55:11
11 (Isa 45:23; 46:10) so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
it shall not return to Me void,
but it shall accomplish that which I please,
and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are ill or injured
James 5:13-16
13 (Ps 50:15; Eph 5:19) Is anyone among you suffering?
Let him pray. Is anyone merry? Let him sing psalms.
14 (Mk 6:13; 16:18; Ac 14:23) Is anyone sick among you?
Let him call for the elders of the church,
and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil
in the name of the Lord.
15 (Isa 33:24; Jas 1:6) And the prayer of faith will save
the sick, and the Lord will raise him up.
And if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.
16 (Ge 20:17; 18:23-32) Confess your faults to one another
and pray for one another, that you may be healed.
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
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!
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
6th Day of the Month
a) Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every Canadian community
( Deut 4:6-7
6 (Job 28:28; Pr 1:7) Therefore, keep and do them, for this is your wisdom
and your understanding in the sight of the nations which shall hear
all these statutes, and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise a
nd understanding people."
7 (2Sa 7:23; Ps 46:1) For what nation is there so great, who has a god so near
to it as the Lord our God is in all things whenever we call on Him?
Matt 5:13-16
13 (Lev 2:13; Lk 14:34-35) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt
loses its saltiness, how shall it be made salty? It is from then on good
for nothing but to be thrown out and to be trampled underfoot by men.
14 (Jn 8:12; Pr 4:18) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on
a hill cannot be hidden.
15 (Mk 4:21; Lk 8:16) 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.
16 (1Pe 2:12; Mt 9:8; Jn 15:8) Let your light so shine
before men that they may see your good works
and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
Acts 1:8
8 (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15) "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit
comes upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all
Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
b) Pray for the province of British Columbia
I) Pray for the leaders of British Columbia, that God's Spirit
would influence them 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 to bless those who succeeds you.
Pray to the Lord to seek discernment in the affairs of other people.
Pray to the Lord to be submissive in the Work He needs to do for you.
Pray to the Lord to work in your heart .
Pray to the Lord for healing.
Pray for Muslims in Saskatchewan to receive Christ as Saviour .
Pray for the be an effective Church and Jesus Witness.
Repent of and turn away from your sins
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 65, 6 Mar 2021
NUMBERS 23-25
NUMBERS 23
1 (Nu 23:29) And Balaam said to Balak, "Build for me seven altars,
and prepare for me seven oxen and seven rams."
2 (Nu 23:14; 23:30) Balak did as Balaam had spoken, and Balak and Balaam
offered on every altar a bull and a ram.
3 (Nu 23:15; 24:1) Balaam said to Balak, "Stand by your burnt offering,
and I will go. Perhaps the Lord will come to meet me, and whatever
He shows me I will tell you." And he went to a high place.
4 (Nu 23:16) God met Balaam, and he said to Him,
"I have prepared seven altars, and I have offered on every altar a bull
and a ram."
5 (Dt 18:18; Jer 1:9) The Lord put a word in the mouth of Balaam
and said, “Return to Balak, and thus you will speak.â€
6 So he returned to Balak, who was standing by his
burnt offering with all the princes of Moab.
7 (Nu 22:5-6; 23:18) Then Balaam uttered his oracle, saying:
"Balak has brought me from Aram,
the king of Moab from the mountains of the east,
saying, 'Come, curse Jacob for me,
and come, defy Israel!'
8 How will I curse
whom God has not cursed?
Or how will I defy
whom the Lord has not defied?
9 (Ex 33:16; Dt 32:8 ) For from the top of the rocks I see him,
and from the hills I behold him;
there, the people will dwell alone
and will not be counted among the nations.
10 (Ge 13:16; Ps 37:37) Who can count the dust of Jacob
and the number of the fourth part of Israel?
Let me die the death of the righteous,
and let my last end be like his!"
11 (Nu 24:10; 22:11) And Balak said to Balaam, "What have you done to me?
I brought you to curse my enemies, but now you have certainly blessed them."
12 (Nu 22:38) He answered and said, "Must I not take heed to speak
what the Lord puts in my mouth?"
Balaam's Second Prophecy
13 And Balak said to him, "Please come with me to another place from
where you may see them. You will see part of them, but will not see
them all. Curse them for me from there."
14 (Nu 23:1-2) He brought him into the field of Zophim,
to the top of Pisgah, and built seven altars and offered a bull a
nd a ram on each altar.
15 (Nu 23:3_ He said to Balak, "Stand here by your burnt offerings
while I meet the Lord over there."
16 (Nu 23:5) The Lord met Balaam and put a word in his mouth
and said, "Go again to Balak, and thus you will speak."
17 When he came to him, he was standing by his burnt offerings
with the princes of Moab. And Balak said to him, "What has the Lord spoken?"
18 And he took up his parable and said:
"Rise up, Balak, and hear!
Listen to me, you son of Zippor!
19 (1Sa 15:29; Mal 3:6; Jas 1:17) God is not a man, that He should lie,
nor a son of man, that He should repent.
Has He spoken, and will He not do it?
Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?
20 (Ge 22:17; Nu 22:12) See, I have received a commandment to bless,
and He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it.
21 (Jer 50:20; Ex 29:45-46) "He has not beheld iniquity in Jacob,
nor has He seen perverseness in Israel.
The Lord his God is with him,
and the shout of a king is among them.
22 (Nu 24:8; Dt 33:17; Job 39:9-11) God, who brings them out of Egypt,
has strength like a wild ox.
23 (Nu 24:1) Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob,
nor is there any divination against Israel.
For this time it will be said of Jacob and of Israel,
'See what God has done!'
24 (Ge 49:9; 49:27) A people rises up as a great lion,
and lifts itself up like a lion;
it shall not lie down until it eats the prey
and drinks the blood of the slain."
25 Balak said to Balaam, "Do not curse them at all, nor bless them at all."
26 (Nu 22:18) But Balaam answered and said to Balak, "
Did I not tell you, saying, 'All that the Lord speaks, I must do'?"
Balaam's Third Prophecy
27 And Balak said to Balaam, "Please come. I will bring you to another place.
Perhaps it will please God that you may curse them for me from there."
28 (Nu 21:20) Balak brought Balaam to the top of Peor,
which looks toward ÂJeshimon.
29 Balaam said to Balak, "Build for me seven altars,
and prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams."
30 Balak did as Balaam said and offered a bull and a ram on each altar.
NUMBERS 24
1 (Nu 23:23; 23:3) And when Balaam saw that
it pleased the Lord to bless Israel, he did not go as other times to seek
for enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness.
2 (1Sa 19:20; 2Ch 15:1) Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel
dwelling in their tents by their tribes, and the Spirit of God came on him.
3 (Nu 23:7; 24:16) He took up his proverb and said:
"Balaam the son of Beor has said,
and the man whose eyes are open has said,
4 (Nu 12:6; Eze 1:28) he has said, who heard the words of God,
who saw the vision of the Almighty,
falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
5 "How lovely are your tents, O Jacob,
and your tabernacles, O Israel!
6 (Ps 1:3; 104:16) "Like palm trees are they spread out,
like gardens by the river’s side,
like the aloe plant, which the Lord has planted,
and like cedar trees beside the waters.
7 (2Sa 5:12; 1Ch 14:2) He will pour the water out of his buckets,
and his seed will be in many waters.
"His king will be higher than Agag,
and his kingdom will be exalted.
8 (Nu 23:22; Ps 45:5) "God brings him out of Egypt;
he has the horns of a wild ox;
he will eat up the nations, his enemies,
and will break their bones,
and pierce them through with his arrows.
9 (Ge 12:3; 49:9) He crouches, he lies down as a lion, and as a lion,
who will stir him up?
"Blessed is he who blesses you,
and cursed is he who curses you."
10 (Nu 23:11; Eze 21:14) The anger of Balak was inflamed against Balaam,
and he struck his hands together. And Balak said to Balaam,
"I called you to curse my enemies, and indeed,
you have certainly blessed them these three times.
11 (Nu 22:17; 22:37) Now flee to your own place. I thought to promote you
to great honor. But certainly, the Lord has kept you back from honor."
12 (Nu 22:18) Balaam said to Balak, "Did I not speak to your messengers
which you sent to me, saying,
13 'If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go
beyond the mouth of the Lord, to do either good or bad of my own mind.
But what the Lord speaks, I will speak'?
14 (Ge 49:1; Mic 6:5) And now, I am going to my people. Come,
I will advise you what this people will do to your people in the latter days."
Balaam's Fourth Prophecy
15 (Nu 23:7; 24:3-4) He took up his parable and said:
"The oracle of Balaam the son of Beor,
and the oracle of the man whose eyes are open;
16 (Nu 24:4) the oracle of the one hearing the words of God,
and knowing the knowledge of the Most High,
who sees the vision of the Almighty,
falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
17 (Ge 49:10; 2Sa 8:2; Ps 45:6) "I will see him, but not now;
I will behold him, but not near;
a star will come out of Jacob,
and a scepter will rise out of Israel,
and will crush the borderlands of Moab,
and destroy all the children of Sheth.
18 (Am 9:12; Ge 27:29) Edom will be a possession,
and Seir, a possession of its enemies,
while Israel does valiantly.
19 (Ge 49:10; Mic 5:2) One out of Jacob shall have dominion,
and destroy the survivors of the city."
20 (Ex 17:14) Then he looked on Amalek; he took up his proverb and said:
"Amalek was the first of the nations,
but his end will be that he perishes forever."
21 (Ge 15:19) He looked on the Kenites and took up his proverb and said:
"Strong is your dwelling place,
and you put your nest in a rock;
22 nevertheless the Kenite will be wasted.
How long until Ashur carries you away captive?"
23 He took up his proverb and said:
"Alas, who will live when God does this?
24 (Ge 10:4; Nu 24:20) And ships will come from the coasts of Cyprus
and will afflict Ashur and will afflict Eber,
and he also will perish forever."
25 (Nu 31:8) Balaam rose up and went and returned to his place,
and Balak also went his way.
(Always do what is right in the Sight of the Lord)
NUMBERS 25
Moab Seduces Israel
1 (Jos 2:1; Nu 33:49) While Israel dwelt in Shittim, the people began to
commit harlotry with the women of Moab.
2 (1Co 10:20; Ex 20:5) They called the people to the sacrifices
of their gods, and the people ate and bowed down to their gods.
3 (Jos 22:17; Hos 9:10) Israel joined himself to the Baal of Peor,
and the anger of the Lord was inflamed against Israel.
4 (Dt 13:17; 4:3) The Lord said to Moses, "Take all the chiefs of the people
and hang them before the Lord in the sun, that the fierce
anger of the Lord turn from Israel."
5 (Ex 18:21) Moses said to the judges of Israel,
"Kill each of the men who have aligned themselves with the Baal of Peor."
6 (Joel 2:17; Nu 22:4) Behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought
to his brothers a Midianite woman in the sight of Moses and in the sight
of all the assembly of the children of Israel, who were weeping
before the door of the tent of meeting.
7 (Ex 6:25) When Phinehas the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest,
saw it, he rose up from among the assembly and took a spear in his hand,
8 (Nu 16:46-48) and he went after the man of Israel into the tent, and thrust
both of them through, the man of Israel and the woman through her belly.
So the plague was stopped from the children of Israel.
9 (1Co 10:8; Nu 16:49-50) Those that died in the plague were 24000.
10 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
11 (Dt 32:16; 32:21) "Phinehas the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron
the priest, has turned My wrath away from the children of Israel,
because he was zealous for My sake among them, so I did not exterminate
the children of Israel in My zeal.
12 (Mal 2:4-5) Therefore say, 'I hereby grant him My covenant of peace.
13 (Ex 40:15; 1Ch 6:4-15) And it will be for him and his seed after him,
even the covenant of an everlasting priesthood, because he was zealous
for his God and made an atonement for the children of Israel.'"
14 Now the name of the slain Israelite who was slain with the Midianite
woman was Zimri the son of Salu,
a leader of a chief house among the Simeonites.
15 (Nu 31:8; Jos 13:21) The name of the Midianite woman that was slain
was Kozbi the daughter of Zur.
He was chief over a people and of a father's house in Midian.
16 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
17 "Be hostile to the Midianites, and defeat them,
18 (Rev 2:14) because they have been hostile to you with their wiles,
with which they have deceived you in the matter of Peor
and in the matter of Kozbi the daughter of a leader of Midian,
their sister, who was slain on the day of the plague because of Peor."
Our Daily Bread for 5 Mar 2021
https://www.odb.org/CA/2021/03/05/who-knows
entitled Who Knows?
Eccl 6:12, 7:13, 7:14
12 (Job 14:2; Ecc 3:22) For who knows what is good for man while he lives
the few days of his vain life which pass like a shadow?
For who can tell men what will be after them under the sun?
13 (Ecc 1:15; Job 12:14) Consider the work of God:
Who is able to make straight
what He has made crooked?
14 (Ecc 3:22; Dt 28:47) In the day of prosperity be joyful,
but in the day of distress consider:
God has made the one
as well as the other.
For this reason man will not be able to understand
anything that comes after him.
According to Chinese legend, when Sai Weng lost one of his prized horses,
his neighbor expressed sorrow for his loss. But Sai Weng was unconcerned.
He said, "Who knows if it may be a good thing for me?" Surprisingly,
the lost horse returned home with another horse. As the neighbor
congratulated him, Sai Weng said,
"Who knows if it may be a bad thing for me?"
As it turned out, his son broke his leg when he rode on the new horse.
This seemed like a misfortune, until the army arrived
at the village to recruit all
able-bodied men to fight in the war. Because of the son's injury,
he wasn't recruited, which ultimately could have spared him from death.
This is the story behind the Chinese proverb which teaches that a difficulty
can be a blessing in disguise and vice versa. This ancient wisdom has a close
parallel in Ecclesiastes 6:12, where the author observes:
"Who knows what is good for a person in life?"
Indeed, none of us know what the future holds. An adversity might have
positive benefits, and prosperity might have ill effects.
Each day offers new opportunities, joys, struggles, and suffering.
As God's beloved children, we can rest in His sovereignty
and trust Him through the good and bad times alike.
God has "made the one as well as the other" (7:14).
He's with us in all the events in our lives and promises His loving care.
By: Poh Fang Chia
Reflect & Pray
Can you think of an example where a misfortune turned out to be a blessing?
How can you keep your focus on God in good times as well as in bad times?
Sovereign God, thank You for ordering my life. Help me to praise You
in both good and bad times, believing that You work all things for t
he ultimate good of those who love You.
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.
"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. Bit 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
Deut 29:9
9 (Dt 4:6; Jos 1:7)Therefore, keep the words of this covenant
and do them, so that you may prosper in all you do.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are ill or injured
Psalm 103:1-5
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me, bless His holy name.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all His benefits,
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) who forgives all your iniquities,
who heals all your diseases,
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) who satisfies your mouth with good things,
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
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!
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
5th Day of the Month
a) Pray for Canada's First Nation peoples, that the Lord will draw them to Himself
(PS 145:13-18
13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
and Your dominion endures throughout all generations.
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.
17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways
and loving in all His works.
18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,
to all who call upon Him in truth.
)
b) Pray for the Lord to search your life , reveal anything offensive and cleanse you from unrighteousness
( ps 139:24 and see if there is any rebellious way in me,
and lead me in the ancient way.
1: John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord to bless those He blesses.
Pray to the Lord to seek his will and not be lead astray.
Pray to the Lord to seek in good times and bad.
Pray to the Lord to repent of your sins and Let the Lord do his work .
Pray to the Lord to keep his covenant.
Pray to the Lord for His healing in your life
Pray for Muslims in Saskatchewan to receive Christ as Saviour .
Pray for the First Nations to know the Lord.
Pray to Lord search away wicked ways in you.
Repent of and turn away from your sins
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 63, 4 Mar 2021
NUMBERS 21 - 22
NUMBERS 21
Arad Destroyed
1 (Nu 33:40; Jdg 1:16) When King Arad the Canaanite, who lived in the Negev,
heard that Israel came by the way of Atharim, he fought against Israel and
took some of them captive.
2 (Ge 28:20; Jdg 11:30) Israel vowed a vow to the Lord and said,
"If You will indeed deliver this people into my hand,
then I will utterly destroy their cities."
3 (Nu 14:45; Dt 1:44) The Lord listened to the voice of Israel and delivered
up the Canaanites, and they utterly destroyed them and their cities,
and he called the name of the place Hormah.
The Bronze Serpent
4 (Ex 6:9; Jdg 11:18) They journeyed from Mount Hor by the way of the Red Sea,
to go around the land of Edom, and the soul of the people was
very discouraged because of the way.
5 (Ps 78:19) The people spoke against God and against Moses,
"Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in the wilderness?
For there is no bread or water, and our soul loathes this worthless manna."
6 (Dt 8:15; Jer 8:17) So the Lord sent poisonous serpents among the people,
and they bit the people, and many children of Israel died.
7 (Ex 8:8; Nu 11:2) So the people came to Moses and said,
"We have sinned for we have spoken against the Lord and against you.
Pray to the Lord, and He will take away the serpents from us."
And Moses prayed for the people.
8 The Lord said to Moses, "Make a poisonous serpent, and put it on a pole,
and it will be, that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, will live."
9 (2Ki 18:4; Jn 3:14-15) Moses made a bronze serpent and put it on a pole,
and if a serpent had bitten any man, when he looked at the bronze serpent he lived.
The Journey to Moab
10 The children of Israel set out and camped in Oboth.
11 They journeyed from Oboth and camped at Iye Abarim in the wilderness,
which is before Moab toward the sunrise.
12 (Dt 2:13-14) From there they journeyed and camped in the Valley of Zered.
13 (Nu 22:36; Jdg 11:18) From there they journeyed and camped
on the other side of Arnon, which is in the wilderness that comes
out of the borders of the Amorites, for Arnon is the border of Moab,
between Moab and the Amorites.
14 Therefore it is said in the Book of the Wars of the Lord:
"Zahab in Suphah, and in the brooks
of Arnon,
15 (Nu 21:28; Dt 2:9) and at the stream of the brooks
that goes down to the dwelling of Ar,
and lies on the border of Moab."
16 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:8) From there they went to Beer.
That is the well of which the Lord spoke to Moses,
"Gather the people together, and I will give them water."
17 (Ps 105:2) Then Israel sang this song:
"Spring up, O well!
sing to it—
18 the leaders dug the well;
the nobles of the people dug,
by the lawgiver, with their staffs."
And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah,
19 and from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth,
20 (Nu 23:28) and from Bamoth in the valley that is in the country
of Moab to the top of Pisgah, which looks toward Jeshimon.
King Sihon Defeated
21 (Dt 2:26-28; Jdg 11:19-21) Israel sent messengers to Sihon
king of the Amorites, saying,
22 (Nu 20:17) "Let me pass through your land.
We will not turn into the fields nor into the vineyards.
We will not drink of the waters of the well.
But we will go along by the king's highway
until we are past your borders."
23 (Jdg 11:20) Sihon would not allow Israel to pass through his border.
But Sihon gathered all his people together and went out against Israel
into the wilderness, and he came to Jahaz and fought against Israel.
24 (Am 2:9; Ge 32:22) Israel defeated him with the edge of the sword
and possessed his land from Arnon to Jabbok,
all the way to the children of Ammon, because the border of the children
of Ammon was strong.
25 Israel took all these cities, and Israel lived in
all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all its villages.
26 Because Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites,
who had fought against the former king of Moab
and taken all his land out of his hand, to Arnon.
27 Therefore they that speak in proverbs say:
"Come into Heshbon; let it be built,
and let the city of Sihon be established,
28 (Nu 21:15; Jer 48:45-46) because a fire went out of Heshbon,
a flame from the city of Sihon;
it has devoured Ar of Moab
and the masters of the high places of Arnon.
29 (Jdg 11:24; 2Ki 23:13) Woe to you, Moab!
You have perished, O people of Chemosh!
He has made his sons fugitives,
and his daughters captives,
to Sihon king of the Amorites.
30 (Isa 15:2; Jer 48:18) "We have overthrown them;
Heshbon is perished to Dibon,
and we have desolated them to Nophah,
which reaches to Medeba."
31Thus Israel lived in the land of the Amorites.
King Og Defeated
32 (Nu 32:1; Jer 48:32) Moses sent to spy out Jazer,
and they took its villages and drove out the Amorites who were there.
33 (Jos 13:12; Dt 1:4) They turned and went up by the way of Bashan,
and Og the king of Bashan went out against them,
he and all his people, to the battle at Edrei.
34 The Lord said to Moses, "Do not fear him because
into your hand I have given him, and all his people,
and his land, and you will do to him as you did to Sihon
king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon."
35 So they killed him, and his sons, and all his people,
until there was not a survivor left to him alive,
and they possessed his land.
(The Lord will give you Victory in every battle)
NUMBERS 22
Balak Summons Balaam
1 (Nu 33:48-50; 36:13) Then the children of Israel set out
and camped in the plains of Moab on the other side of the Jordan from Jericho.
2 (Jdg 11:25) Balak the son of Zippor saw
all that Israel had done to the Amorites.
3 (Ex 15:15) Moab was very afraid of the people because they were many,
and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel.
4 (Nu 25:15-18; 31:8) Moab said to the elders of Midian,
"Now this company will lick up all that are around us,
as the ox licks up the grass of the field."
And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time.
5 (Dt 23:4; Jos 24:9; Mic 6:5) He sent messengers to Balaam the son of Beor
at Pethor, which is by the Euphrates in the land of the sons of his people,
to call him, saying,
"A people went out from Egypt. They cover the face of the earth,
and they dwell next to me.
6 (Nu 23:7-8; 24:9) And now, please come curse this people for me
because they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I will prevail, a
nd we will defeat them, and I will drive them out of the land
because I know that he whom you bless is blessed,
and he whom you curse is cursed."
7 (1Sa 9:7-8; Mic 3:11) The elders of Moab and the elders of Midian
went with the divination payments in their hand, and they came to
Balaam and spoke to him the words of Balak.
8 He said to them, "Lodge here tonight,
and I will bring you word again, as the Lord will speak to me."
And the leaders of Moab dwelt with Balaam.
9 (Ge 20:3; Nu 22:20) God came to Balaam and said,
"Who are these men with you?"
10 And Balaam said to God, "Balak the son of Zippor,
king of Moab, has sent word to me, saying,
11 'A people went out of Egypt who covers the face of the earth.
Now come, curse them for me.
Perhaps I will be able to battle them and drive them out.'"
12 (Ge 12:2) God said to Balaam, "You will not go with them.
You will not curse the people because they are blessed."
13 So Balaam rose up in the morning and said to the princes of Balak,
"Go to your land because the Lord refuses to let me to go with you."
14 The princes of Moab rose up, and they went to Balak and said,
"Balaam refuses to come with us."
15 Again Balak sent officials, more numerous and more honorable than they.
16 They came to Balaam and said to him,
"Thus says Balak the son of Zippor,
'Please, let nothing hold you back from coming to me,
17 (Nu 24:11) because I will promote you to very great honor,
and anything you say to me I will do. Come please, curse this people for me.'"
18 (Nu 24:13; 1Ki 22:14; 2Ch 18:13) Balaam answered the servants of Balak,
"If Balak gave me his house full of silver and gold, I am not able to go
beyond the command of the Lord my God, to do less or more.
19Now please remain here tonight, that I may know what
more the Lord will say to me."
20 (Nu 22:35; 23:12) God came to Balaam at night and said to him,
"If the men come to call you, rise up and go with them.
But surely the word which I will say to you, that will you do."
Balaam, the Donkey, and the Angel
21 Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his donkey,
and went with the princes of Moab.
22 (Ex 4:24; Nu 22:32_ The anger of God was inflamed because he went,
and the angel At times the Lord speaks directly through an angel
(cf. the story of the burning bush in Ex 3:2–4).
of the Lord stood in the way as an adversary against him.
Now he was riding on his donkey, and his two servants were with him.
23 The donkey saw the angel of the Lord standing in the way,
and His sword was drawn in His hand, so the donkey turned out of the way
and went into the field. Balaam struck the donkey to turn her onto the road.
24 But the angel of the Lord stood in a narrow path of the vineyards,
a wall on this side and a wall on that side.
25 When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, she threw herself
into the wall and crushed the foot of Balaam against the wall,
and he struck her again.
26 The angel of the Lord went further and stood in a narrow place
where there was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.
27 When the donkey saw the angel of theLord, she fell down under Balaam,
and the anger of Balaam was inflamed, and he struck the donkey with a staff.
28 (2Pe 2:16) Then the Lord opened the mouth of the donkey,
and she said to Balaam, "What have I done to you,
that you have struck me these three times?"
29 (Pr 12:10) And Balaam said to the donkey,
"You have mocked me. O that there was a sword in my hand,
for now I would kill you."
30 The donkey said to Balaam, "Am I not your donkey, whom you have ridden
since I became yours, to this day? Do I normally do this to you?"
And he said, "No."
31 (Ge 21:19; Lk 24:16) Then the Lord opened the eyes of Balaam,
and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the way,
and His sword was drawn in His hand,
and he bowed his head and fell flat on his face.
32 (Nu 22:22) The angel of the Lord said to him,
"Why have you struck your donkey these three times?
I have come out to oppose you, because your way is perverse before Me.
33 And the donkey saw Me and turned from Me these three times.
If she had not turned from Me, surely by now I would have slain you
and saved her alive."
34 (Job 34:31-32; 1Sa 15:24) Balaam said to the angel of the Lord,
"'I have sinned because I did not know that You stood in the way against me.
Now therefore, if it displeases You, I will return."
35 The angel of the Lord said to Balaam, “Go with the men.
But only speak the word that I tell you to speak.â€
So Balaam went with the leaders of Balak.
36 When Balak heard that Balaam had come,
he went out to meet him in a city of Moab
which is on the border of Arnon,
which is at the furthest end of the border.
37 (Nu 24:11) Balak said to Balaam,
“Did I not earnestly send to summon you?
Why did you not come to me? Indeed am I not able to honor you?â€
38 (Nu 22:18; 23:16) And Balaam said to Balak, “I have come to you now.
But am I able to speak just anything? T
he word God puts in my mouth is what I will speak. â€
39 Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath Huzoth.
40 (Nu 23:14) Balak offered oxen and sheep and sent them to Balaam
and to the officials who were with him.
Balaam’s First Prophecy
41 (Nu 23:13) It came to pass on the next day that Balak took Balaam
and brought him up to Bamoth Baal, and from there he saw
the extent of the people.
(Never oppose the Will of God)
Our Daily Bread for 4 Mar 2021
https://www.odb.org/CA/2021/03/04/knowing-the-father
entitled Knowing the Father
John 14:8–11
8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father,
and that is sufficient for us.â€
9 (Heb 1:3; Jn 12:45; Col 1:15) Jesus said to him,
"Have I been with you such a long time, and yet you have not known Me,
Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father. So how can you say,
'Show us the Father'?
10 (Jn 5:19; 10:38) Do you not believe that I am in the Father
and the Father is in Me? The words that I say to you I do not speak
on My own authority. But the Father who lives in Me does the works.
11 (Jn 5:36; 10:38) Believe Me that I am in the Father,
and the Father is in Me. Or else believe Me on account of the works themselves.
According to legend, British conductor Sir Thomas Beecham once saw
a distinguished-looking woman in a hotel foyer. Believing he knew her
but unable to remember her name, he paused to talk with her.
As the two chatted, he vaguely recollected that she had a brother.
Hoping for a clue, he asked how her brother was doing
and whether he was still working at the same job.
"Oh, he’s very well" she said, "And still king."
A case of mistaken identity can be embarrassing, as it was for Sir Beecham.
But at other times it may be more serious,
as it was for Jesus' disciple Philip.
The disciple knew Christ, of course, but he hadn't fully appreciated
who He was. He wanted Jesus to "show [them] the Father," and Jesus responded,
"Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father" (John 14:8-9).
As God's unique Son, Christ reveals the Father so perfectly that
to know one is to know the other (vv. 10-1).
If we ever wonder what God is like in His character, personality,
or concern for others, we only need to look to Jesus to find out.
Christ's character, kindness, love, and mercy reveal God's character.
And although our amazing, awesome God is beyond our complete
comprehension and understanding, we have a tremendous gift in
what He's revealed of Himself in Jesus.
By: Con Campbell
Reflect & Pray
How well do you know God’s character?
How does it match your perception of who Jesus is?
Dear God, help me to grow in my knowledge and appreciation of who You are.
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.
"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?
4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland
Joshua 1:8
8 (Ps 19:14; 119:15) This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth.
Meditate on it day and night so that you may act carefully according to all
that is written in it. For then you will make your way successful,
and you will be wise.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are discouraged or Depressed
Matthew 11: 25-300
25 (Ps 8:2; Jn 11:41) At that time Jesus said, "I thank You, O Father,
Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things
from the wise and prudent and revealed them to infants.
26 Even so, Father, for it seemed good in Your sight.
27 (Jn 10:15; Mt 28:18; Jn 1:18) "All things are delivered to Me
by My Father, and no one knows the Son, except the Father.
And no one knows the Father, except the Son and he to whom
the Son will reveal Him.
28 (Jn 7:37; 6:37) "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavily
burdened, and I will give you rest.
29 (Jer 6:16; Jn 13:15) Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me.
For I am meek and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.(Jer 6:16).
30 (1Jn 5:3) For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light."
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
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!
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
4th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the preservation of godly values in Canada
(Prov 14:34 - Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people.)
b) Pray the political leaders will be awakened by God to the right use of
power and the right stewardship of their positions.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord to be fully trust His Will.
Pray to the Lord to seek him depite those who wants you to go
against his will.
Pray to the Lord to seek the Lord's character.
Pray to the Lord to seek Him when you are discouraged or depressed.
Pray to the Lord to forgive your Sins in humbleness and confession.
Pray to the Lord to medidate on his Word.
Pray to the the Lord for any burdens you have.
Pray for Muslims in Saskatchewan to receive Christ as Saviour .
Pray for the Nation to preserve Godly Values.
Pray to Lord that all politicians will come to know
themselves are stewarts of the Lord.
Repent of and turn away from your sins
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.
Posted by DSY on
Day 62, 3 Mar 2021
NUMBERS 18 - 20
NUMBERS 18
Duties of Priests and Levites
1 (Ex 28:38) And the Lord said to Aaron: You and your sons and your father's
house with you will bear the iniquity of the sanctuary, and you and your sons
with you will bear the iniquity of your priesthood.
2 (Ge 29:34; Nu 18:4) Your brothers also of the tribe of Levi, the tribe of
your father, bring with you, and let them be joined with you, and minister
to you. But you and your sons with you will minister before the tent of
witness.
3 (Nu 4:15; 3:25) They will perform duties for you and for the whole tent;
but they will not come near the vessels of the sanctuary or the altar,
so that neither they nor you die.
4 They will be joined to you and perform the duties of the tent of meeting,
for all the service of the tent; no foreigner will come near you.
5 (Ex 27:21; Lev 24:3) You yourselves will perform the duties
of the sanctuary and the duties of the altar, so that wrath may never come
upon the children of Israel again.
6 (Nu 3:9; 3:12) I Myself have taken your brothers, the Levites, from among
the children of Israel; they are given to you as a gift from the Lord to perform
the service of the tent of meeting.
7 (Nu 3:10_ And you and your sons with you will attend to your priesthood
for everything at the altar, and within the veil, and you will serve. I have
given your priesthood to you as a gift service, and the foreigner that
comes near will be put to death.
Offerings for Priests and Levites
8 (Lev 6:16; Ex 29:29) The Lord spoke to Aaron: I have certainly given you
the charge of the offerings made to Me, all the hallowed gifts of
the children of Israel. To you and to your sons have I given them
as a portion, as an ordinance forever.
9 (Lev 7:7; 4:22) This will be yours of the most holy things,
reserved from the fire: All of their offerings, all of their grain offerings
and all of their sin offerings, and all of their guilt offerings,
which they render to Me, will be most holy for you and for your sons.
10 (Lev 6:29; 7:6) In a most holy place shall you eat it; every male
shall eat it. It shall be holy to you.
11 (Dt 18:3; Ex 29:27-28) This is yours: the offering of their gift,
with all the wave offerings
of the children of Israel. I have given them to you and to your
sons and to your daughters with you, as an eternal statute.
Everyone who is clean in your house will eat of it.
12 (Ex 23:19; Dt 18:4) All the best of the oil,
and all the best of the wine, and of the wheat, the first fruits of what
they will offer to the Lord, those have I given to you.
13 (Ex 22:29) The first ripe fruit of all which is in their land, which they
will bring to the Lord, will be yours. Everyone who is clean in your
house will eat of it.
14 (Lev 27:28) Everything devoted in Israel will be yours.
15 (Ex 34:20; 13:2) Everything that opens the womb of all flesh,
which they bring to the Lord, whether it is of men or animals,
will be yours. However, you will surely redeem the firstborn of man,
and the firstborn of unclean beasts you will redeem.
16 (Ex 30:13; Nu 3:47) Their redemption price, reckoned
from one month of age, is five shekels,
[About 2 ounces, or 58 grams. ] after the shekel of the sanctuary,
which is twenty gerahs.
17 But the firstborn of a herd animal, or the firstborn of a sheep,
or the firstborn of a goat, you will not redeem. They are holy.
You will splash their blood on the altar and will burn their fat
as a fire offering, as a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
18 Their flesh will be yours, as the wave breast
and as the right shoulder are yours.
19 (2Ch 13:5; Lev 2:13) All the offerings of the holy things which
the children of Israel offer to the Lord I have given to you,
and to your sons and your daughters with you, as an eternal statute.
It is a covenant of salt forever before the Lord, to you
and to your seed with you.
20 (Dt 10:9; 12:12) The Lord said to Aaron: You will not have an inheritance
in their land, nor will you have any territory among them. I am your
territory and your inheritance among the children of Israel.
Tithes for Supporting the Levites
21 (Dt 14:22–29; Ne 10:37) I have given the children of Levi all the tithes
in Israel for an inheritance, for their service, which they serve,
even the service of the tent of meeting.
22 (Lev 22:9) Hereafter, the children of Israel shall not come
near the tent of meeting, lest they bear sin and die.
23 (Nu 3:7) But the Levites will do the service of the tent of meeting,
and they will bear their iniquity. It will be an eternal statute throughout
your generations, that among the children of Israel they have no inheritance.
24 (Nu 18:26 )But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer
as an offering to the Lord, I have given to the Levites to inherit.
Therefore I have said to them, among the children of Israel
they will have no inheritance.
The Tithe of the Levites
25 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
26 (Ne 10:38) You will speak to the Levites, and say to them:
When you take from the children of Israel the tithes that I have given you
from them for your inheritance, then you will offer up an offering of
it to the Lord, even one-tenth of the tithe.
27 (Nu 18:30) And this offering will be counted to you, as though it was
the grain of the threshing floor, and as the fullness of the winepress.
28 Thus you also will set apart an offering to the Lord from all the tithes
which you receive from the children of Israel. Out of them you will give
the offering of the Lord to Aaron the priest.
29 Out of all your gifts you shall present every offering due to the Lord,
from all the best of them, the consecrated part of them.
30 You will say to them: When you have offered the best from it,
then it will be counted to the Levites as the increase of the threshing
floor, and as the increase of the winepress.
31 (Mt 10:10; Lk 10:7) You will eat it in every place,
you and your households, because it is your reward
for your service in the tent of meeting.
32 (Lev 19:8; 22:2) You will bear no sin because of it,
when you have offered the best of it. The holy things of the children
of Israel you will not pollute, and you will not die.
NUMBERS 19
Laws of Purification
1 And the Lord spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying:
2 (Dt 21:3; Lev 22:20-25) This is the statute of the law which the Lord has
commanded, saying: Tell the children of Israel that they will bring you
a healthy red heifer, which has no blemish,
and on which a yoke has never gone,
3 (Lev 4:12; 4:21) and you will give it to Eleazar the priest,
and he will bring it outside the camp, and it will be slaughtered before him.
4 (Lev 4:17; 4:6) And Eleazar the priest will take from its blood
with his finger and sprinkle some of its blood directly
before the tent of meeting seven times.
5 (Ex 29:14; Lev 4:11-12) Then it will be burned in his sight.
Its hide and its flesh and its blood, with her dung, will be burned.
6 (Lev 14:4; 14:6) And the priest will take cedar wood, and hyssop,
and scarlet and throw it into the midst of the burning of the heifer.
7 (Lev 11:25) Then the priest will wash his clothes, and he will bathe
his body in water, and afterward he will come into the camp, and
the priest will be unclean until evening.
8 He who burns it will wash his clothes in water, and bathe his body
in water, and will be unclean until evening.
9 (Nu 19:13; Heb 9:13) A man who is clean will gather the ashes of the heifer
and deposit them outside the camp in a clean place, and it will be guarded
for the assembly of the children of Israel for water of purification.
It is for purifying from sin.
10 He that gathers the ashes of the heifer will wash his clothes
and be unclean until evening, and it will be for the children of Israel
and for the foreigner that lives among them, for an eternal statute.
11 (Nu 5:2; Lev 21:1) He that touches the dead body of any man will
be unclean seven days.
12 (Nu 31:19) He will make himself clean on the third day,
and on the seventh day he will be clean. But if he does not make himself
clean on the third day, then the seventh day he will not be clean.
13 (Lev 15:31; 22:3) Whoever touches the body of any man that is dead
and does not purify himself defiles the tabernacle of the Lord,
and that person will be cut off from Israel.
Because the water of purification was not sprinkled on him,
he will be unclean. His uncleanness is still on him.
14 This is the law, when a man dies in a tent. Each person who comes
into the tent and all that is in the tent will be unclean seven days.
15 (Lev 11:32; Nu 31:20) Every open vessel which has no covering
fastened on it is unclean.
16 (Nu 31:19; Mt 23:27) Whoever in the field touches one that is slain
with a sword, or a dead body, or a bone of a man, or a grave will
be unclean seven days.
17 For an unclean person they will take from the ashes of the burnt
sin offering, and running water will be on it in a vessel.
18 A clean person will take hyssop, and dip it in the water,
and splash it on the tent, and on all the vessels, and on the people who
were there, and on him that touched a bone, or one slain, or one dead,
or a grave.
19 (Lev 14:9; Nu 19:12) The clean person will splash on the unclean person
on the third day and on the seventh day. And on the seventh day he shall
purify himself, wash his clothes, and bathe in water; and he will be clean
at evening.
20 (Nu 19:13) But the man who is unclean and does not purify himself,
that person will be cut off from among the assembly
because he has defiled the sanctuary of the Lord.
The water of purification has not been sprinkled on him. He is unclean.
21 It will be an eternal statute to them.
He that sprinkles the water of purification will wash his clothes,
and he that touches the water of purification will be unclean until evening.
22 (Hag 2:13) Whatever the unclean person touches will be unclean,
and the person that touches it will be unclean until evening.
NUMBERS 20
Moses Strikes the Rock
1 (Nu 13:21; Ex 15:20) Then the children of Israel, the whole assembly,
came to the Wilderness of Zin in the first month, and the people dwelt
in Kadesh, and Miriam died there and was buried there.
2 (Nu 16:19; 16:42) And there was no water for the assembly, and they
gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron.
3 (Ex 17:2; Nu 16:31-35) The people argued with Moses, and spoke, saying,
"O that we had died when our brothers died before the Lord!
4 (Ex 17:3) And why have you brought up the assembly of the Lord
into this wilderness, that we and our livestock should die here?
5 (Nu 16:14) And why have you brought us up from Egypt, to bring
us into this evil place? It is no place of seed, or of figs, or of vines,
or of pomegranates. Nor is there any water to drink.â€
6 (Nu 14:5; 16:4) Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly
to the door of the tent of meeting, and they fell on their faces,
and the glory of the Lord appeared to them.
7 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
8 (Ex 4:17; 17:5–6) Take the rod, and gather the assembly together,
you and Aaron your brother, and speak to the rock before their eyes,
and it will give its water, and you will bring out to them water
from the rock; so you will give the assembly and their livestock drink.
9 (Nu 17:10) So Moses took the rod from before the Lord, as He commanded him.
10 (Ps 106:32–33) Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly before the rock,
and he said to them, "Hear now, you rebels.
Will we bring out water from this rock for you?"
11 (1Co 10:4; Ex 17:6) And Moses lifted up his hand, and he struck the rock
twice with his rod, and plenty of water came out, and the assembly drank,
and their livestock.
12 (Nu 27:14; Dt 1:37) The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron,
"Because you did not believe in Me, to sanctify Me in the eyes of
the children of Israel, therefore you will not bring this assembly
into the land which I have given them"
13 (Ex 17:7; Ps 95:8) This is the water of Meribah
because the children of Israel argued with the Lord,
and He was sanctified among them.
Edom Denies Israel Passage
14 (Jdg 11:16-17; Dt 23:7) Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom,
"Thus says your brother Israel: You know all the hardship that has found us,
15 (Ge 46:6; Ex 12:40) how our fathers went down into Egypt,
and we lived in Egypt a long time, and the Egyptians distressed us
and our fathers.
16 (Ex 14:19; 23:20) And when we cried out to the Lord, He heard our voice
and sent an angel and brought us out of Egypt.
"And here we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory.
17 (Dt 2:27) Please let us pass through your land. We will not pass through
the fields or the vineyards, or drink of the water of the wells.
We will travel the king's highway. We will not turn to the right hand
nor the left, until we have passed through your territory."
18 Edom said to him,
"You will not pass through me, lest with the sword I come out against you."
19 (Dt 2:6; 2:28) The children of Israel said to him,
"We will travel the highway, and if we and our livestock drink of your water,
then we will pay for it. I will only go through on my feet
without doing anything else.."
20 (Jdg 11:17; Am 1:11) He said,
"You will not go through."
And Edom came out against them with many people and with a strong hand.
21 (Jdg 11:18; Dt 2:29) Edom refused to give Israel passage through
his territory, so Israel turned away from him.
The Death of Aaron
22 (Nu 20:1; 20:14) They journeyed from Kadesh, and the children of Israel,
even the whole assembly, came to Mount Hor.
23 The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron in Mount Hor,
by the border of the land of Edom, saying,
24 (Ge 25:8; Dt 32:50) "Aaron will be gathered to his people because
he will not enter into the land which I have given to the children of Israel
because you rebelled against Me at the water of Meribah.
25 Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to Mount Hor,
26 (Nu 20:24) and strip Aaron of his garments, and put them on Eleazar
his son, and Aaron will be gathered to his people, and he will die there."
27 Moses did as the Lord commanded, and they went up onto Mount Hor
in the sight of all the assembly.
28 (Dt 10:6; Ex 29:29-30) Moses stripped Aaron of his garments
and put them on Eleazar his son. And Aaron died there
on the top of the mountain, and Moses and Eleazar
came down from the mountain.
29 (Dt 34:8) When all the assembly saw that Aaron was dead,
they wept for Aaron thirty days, all the house of Israel.
(Listen and Obey the Lord)
Our Daily Bread for 3 Mar 2021
https://www.odb.org/CA/2021/03/03/preserved
entitled Preserved
Deuteronomy 31:1–8
DEUTERONOMY 31
Joshua to Succeed Moses
1 Then Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.
2 (Dt 34:7; Nu 27:17; 1Ki 3:7) He said to them,
"I am a hundred and twenty years old today.
I can no longer come and go. Also, the Lord has said to me,
'You may not cross over the Jordan.'
3 (Dt 9:3; 3:28) The Lord your God will cross over before you.
He will destroy these nations before you, you will possess them,
and Joshua will cross over before you, just as the Lord has said.
4 (Dt 2:33) The Lord will do to them as He did to Sihon and to Og,
the kings of the Amorites, and to their land, which He destroyed.
5 (Dt 7:2) The Lord will give them up before you, so that you may
do to them according to all the commandments which I have commanded you.
6 (Jos 10:25; 1Ch 22:13) Be strong and of a good courage. Fear not, nor
be afraid of them, for the Lord your God, it is He who goes with you.
He will not fail you, nor forsake you."
7 (Dt 3:28; 1:38; 31:6) Moses called to Joshua, and said to him
in the sight of all Israel, "Be strong and of good courage, for you must go
with this people to the land which the Lord has sworn to their fathers
to give them, and you will enable them to inherit it.
8 (Ex 33:14; Dt 31:6) The Lord, He goes before you.
He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.
Do not fear, nor be dismayed."
While I was clearing out the garden in preparation for spring planting,
I pulled up a large clump of winter weeds . . . and leapt into the air!
A venomous copperhead snake lay hidden in the undergrowth
just below my hand—an inch lower and I would have grabbed it by mistake.
I saw its colorful markings as soon as I lifted the clump;
the rest of it was coiled in the weeds between my feet.
When my feet hit the ground a few feet away, I thanked God
I hadn't been bitten. And I wondered how many other times
He had kept me from dangers I never knew were there.
God watches over His people. Moses told the Israelites as they prepared
to enter the promised land, "The Lord himself goes before you and will be
with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid;
do not be discouraged" (Deuteronomy 31:8). They couldn't see God,
but He was with them nonetheless.
Sometimes difficult things happen that we may not understand,
but we can also reflect on the number of times God has preserved us
without our ever being aware!
Scripture reminds us that His perfect, providential care remains
over His people every day. He's always with us (Matthew 28:20).
By: James Banks
Reflect & Pray
How does the biblical truth that God watches over His people comfort you?
Who can you tell about His faithfulness today?
Faithful Father, thank You for watching over me every day.
Please give me grace to walk closely with You in everything I do today.
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?
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, a
nd 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 l
oses 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?
4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland
Isaiah 1:19
19 (Dt 30:15-16) If you are willing and obedient,
you shall eat the good of the land;
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Discouraged or Depressed
Psalm 13
For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.
1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me for good?
How long will you hide Your face from me?
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) How long will I harbor cares in my soul
and sorrow in my heart by day?
How long will my enemy loom over me?
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Take note and answer me, O Lord my God!
Brighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) lest my enemy say, 'I have him,'
lest my foes exult when I stumble.
5(Ps 42:11; 43:5) I for my part confide in Your kindness;
may my heart exult in Your salvation!
6(2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9 ) I will sing to the Lord,
because He has dealt bountifully with me.
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women whowere wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
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!
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
3rd Day of the Month
a) Pray for the province of Alberta as follows:
I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, that God's Spirit would influence them
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
b) Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin
and Canadian to faith in Christ.
( John 16:8 - When He comes, He will convict the world
of sin and of righteousness and of judgment: ,
Matthew 9:36 - But when He saw the crowds,
He was moved with compassion for them,
because they fainted and were scattered, like sheep without a shepherd )
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord to be fully obedient in His Will.
Pray to the Lord to seek him every day as he protects you.
Pray to the Lord to seek his protection and unfailing Security.
Pray to the Lord to seek Him when you are discouraged or depressed
Pray for Muslims in Saskatchewan to receive Christ as Saviour .
Repent of and turn away from your sins
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.