Posted by DSY on Wednesday, August 31. 2022
Day 243, 31 August 2022
1)1 Chronicles 5:18-26
1 Chronicles 6:3
1 Chronicles 6:49
1 Chronicles 6:4-15
1 Chronicles 7
1 Chronicles 8:1-28
1 Chronicles 5:18-26
18 (Nu 1:3) The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites,
and the half-tribe of Manasseh numbered 44760 valiant men,
men able to bear shield and sword, to shoot with a bow,
and who were skillful in battle, who went to war.
19 (Ge 25:15; 1Ch 1:31) They made war with the Hagrites, namely Jetur,
Naphish, and Nodab.
20 (2Ch 18:31; Ps 20:7-8) They were helped against them,
and the Hagrites and all who were with them were delivered into their hand,
for they cried to God in the battle, and He heard their prayer
because they trusted in Him.
21 They captured their livestock: fifty thousand of their camels,
two hundred and fifty thousand sheep, two thousand donkeys,
and one hundred thousand men.
22 (2Ki 15:29; 17:6) So many fell slain, because the war was of God.
And they dwelt in their place until the exile.
The Half-Tribe of Manasseh
23 (Dt 3:8-9; SS 4:8) The children of the half-tribe of Manasseh also dwelt
in the land. They increased from Bashan as far as Baal Hermon and Senir,
even to Mount Hermon.
24 These were the heads of their fathers' houses: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel,
Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valor, men of reputation,
and heads of their fathers' houses.
25 (Ex 34:15) They were unfaithful to the God of their fathers
and played the harlot after the gods of the peoples of the land,
whom God had wiped out before them.
26 (2Ki 15:19; 17:6) So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul
the king of Assyria, even the spirit of Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria,
and he led the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh
into exile and brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and to the river of Gozan
to this day.
[18] The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, of
valiant men, men able to bear buckler and sword, and to shoot with bow, and
skilful in war, were four and forty thousand seven hundred and threescore,
that went out to the war.
[19] And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab.
[20] And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered
into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the
battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.
[21] And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of
sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men
an hundred thousand.
[22] For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they
dwelt in their steads until the captivity.
[23] And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land: they
increased from Bashan unto Baal-hermon and Senir, and unto mount Hermon.
[24] And these were the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and
Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty
men of valour, famous men, and heads of the house of their fathers.
[25] And they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and went a
whoring after the gods of the people of the land, whom God destroyed before
them.
[26] And the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, and
the spirit of Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria, and he carried them away,
even the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and
brought them unto Halah, and Habor, and Hara, and to the river Gozan, unto
this day.
1 Chronicles 6:3
3 (Lev 10:1; Ex 6:20) The children of Amram were
Aaron, Moses, and Miriam.
The sons of Aaron were
Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
[3] And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also
of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
1 Chronicles 6:49
49 (Ex 27:1-8; 30:1-7) But Aaron and his sons were making sacrifices
on the altar of the burnt offering and on the altar of incense for all
the work of the Most Holy Place and to make atonement for Israel,
according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.
[49] But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of the burnt offering,
and on the altar of incense, and were appointed for all the work of the
place most holy, and to make an atonement for Israel, according to all that
Moses the servant of God had commanded.
1 Chronicles 6:4-15
4 (Ex 6:25; 1Ch 6:50) Eleazar became the father of Phinehas,
Phinehas the father of Abishua,
5 Abishua the father of Bukki, and Bukki the father of Uzzi.
6 Uzzi became the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah the father of Meraioth.
7 Meraioth became the father of Amariah, and Amariah father of Ahitub.
8 (2Sa 8:17; 15:27) Ahitub became the father of Zadok,
and Zadok father of Ahimaaz.
9 Ahimaaz became the father of Azariah, and Azariah father of Johanan.
10 (1Ki 6:1-7; 2Ch 3:1) Johanan became the father of Azariah
(he was the one who ministered as a priest in the temple
that Solomon built in Jerusalem).
11 (Ezr 7:3) Azariah became the father of Amariah,
and Amariah the father of Ahitub.
12 (Ne 11:11) Ahitub became the father of Zadok,
and Zadok the father of Shallum.
13 (2Ki 22:12-14; 2Ch 35:8) Shallum became the father of Hilkiah,
and Hilkiah the father of Azariah.
14 (2Ki 25:18; Ne 11:11) Azariah became the father of Seraiah,
and Seraiah of Jehozadak.
15 (2Ki 25:18; 25:21) Jehozadak went into exile when the Lord led Judah
and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.
[4] Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,
[5] And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi,
[6] And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,
[7] Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,
[8] And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,
[9] And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,
[10] And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest's office
in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)
[11] And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,
[12] And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,
[13] And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah,
[14] And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,
[15] And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the LORD carried away Judah and
Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.
1 CHRONICLES 7
Sons of Issachar
1 (Ge 46:13) Now the sons of Issachar were
Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four in all.
2 (2Sa 24:1-9) The sons of Tola were
Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Samuel. They were heads
of their father's house. The sons of Tola were mighty men of valor
in their generations. Their number in the days of David was 22600.
3 The son of Uzzi was Izrahiah, and the sons of Izrahiah were
Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Ishiah, five chiefs in all.
4 With them, by their generations, after the house of their fathers,
were 36000 troops of war, battle-ready, for they had many wives and sons.
5 Now their brothers from all the families of Issachar were mighty
men of valor, in all eighty-seven thousand registered by genealogy.
Sons of Benjamin
6 (Ge 46:21; 1Ch 8:1-40) Benjamin had Bela, Beker, and Jediael,
three sons in all.
7 The sons of Bela were five:
Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri. They were heads
of their fathers' houses, mighty men of valor, and registered
by their genealogies, 22034 in number.
8 The sons of Beker were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri,
Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these are the sons of Beker.
9 Now their registration according to their generations,
heads of their fathers' houses, mighty men of valor,
was 20200.
10 The son of Jediael was Bilhan, along with the sons of Bilhan:
Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Kenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar.
11All these sons of Jediael were heads of their fathers' houses,
mighty men of valor, numbering 17200 soldiers,
ready to go out to war for battle.
12 And the Shuppites and Huppites were the sons of Ir;
the Hushites the sons of Aher.
Sons of Naphtali
13 ()Nu 26:48-49) The sons of Naphtali were
Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum, descendants of Bilhah.
Sons of Manasseh
14 The sons of Manasseh were
Asriel, whom his Aramean concubine bore. She also bore Makir
the father of Gilead.
15 (Nu 26:33; 36:1-12) Now Makir took a wife for Huppim and Shuppim,
whose sister's name was Maakah.
The name of the second was Zelophehad, and Zelophehad had daughters.
16 Maakah the wife of Makir bore a son, and she called his name Peresh.
His brother's name was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rakem.
17 (1Sa 12:11)The son of Ulam was Bedan.
These were the sons of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh.
18 His sister Hammoleketh bore Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
19 The sons of Shemida were
Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.
Sons of Ephraim
20 (Nu 26:35-36) The sons of Ephraim were
Shuthelah, Bered his son,
Tahath his son, Eleadah his son,
Tahath his son,
21 Zabad his son,
Shuthelah his son, and Ezer and Elead, whom the men of Gath
born in that land killed because they came down to take their livestock.
22 ()Ge 37:34; Job 2:11) Ephraim their father mourned many days,
and his brothers came to comfort him.
23 Then he went in to his wife, and she conceived and bore a son,
so he called his name Beriah, because evil had been in his house
24 (Jos 16:3; 16:5) (his daughter was Sheerah, who built both Lower
and Upper Beth Horon as well as Uzzen Sheerah).
25 Rephah was also his son, as were Resheph, Telah his son, Tahan his son,
26 Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,
27 (Ex 17:9-14; 24:13) Nun his son, and Joshua his son.
28 Their possessions and settlements were Bethel and its towns,
and to the east Naaran, and to the west Gezer with its towns,
Shechem and its towns, and Ayyah and its towns;
29 (Jdg 1:22-29) also along the borders of the Manassites,
Beth Shan and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns,
and Dor and its towns. In these lived the sons of Joseph the son of Israel.
Sons of Asher
30 (Ge 46:17; Nu 26:44-46) Now the children of Asher were
Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah.
31 The sons of Beriah were
Heber and Malkiel, who was the father of Birzaith.
32 Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.
33 The sons of Japhlet were
Pasak, Bimhal, and Ashvath.
These were the children of Japhlet.
34 The sons of Shomer were
Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram.
35 The sons of his brother Helem were
Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal.
36 The sons of Zophah were
Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,
37 Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera.
38 The sons of Jether were
Jephunneh, Pispah, and Ara.
39 The sons of Ulla were
Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia.
40 All these were the children of Asher, heads of their fathers' houses,
choice men, mighty men of valor, and heads of the leaders. They were
registered by their genealogy among the army fit for war.
Their number was 26000 men.
1 Chronicles 7
[1] Now the sons of Issachar were, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron,
four.
[2] And the sons of Tola; Uzzi, and Rephaiah, and Jeriel, and Jahmai, and
Jibsam, and Shemuel, heads of their father's house, to wit, of Tola: they
were valiant men of might in their generations; whose number was in the days
of David two and twenty thousand and six hundred.
[3] And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and
Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men.
[4] And with them, by their generations, after the house of their fathers,
were bands of soldiers for war, six and thirty thousand men: for they had
many wives and sons.
[5] And their brethren among all the families of Issachar were valiant men
of might, reckoned in all by their genealogies fourscore and seven thousand.
[6] The sons of Benjamin; Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three.
[7] And the sons of Bela; Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and
Iri, five; heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valour; and
were reckoned by their genealogies twenty and two thousand and thirty and
four.
[8] And the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai,
and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these are
the sons of Becher.
[9] And the number of them, after their genealogy by their generations,
heads of the house of the fathers, mighty men of valour, was twenty thousand
and two hundred.
[10] The sons also of Jediael; Bilhan: and the sons of Bilhan; Jeush, and
Benjamin, and Ehud, and Chenaanah, and Zethan, and Tharshish, and Ahishahar.
[11] All these the sons of Jediael, by the heads of their fathers, mighty
men of valour, were seventeen thousand and two hundred soldiers, fit to go
out for war and battle.
[12] Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir, and Hushim, the sons of
Aher.
[13] The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the
sons of Bilhah.
[14] The sons of Manasseh; Ashriel, whom she bare: (but his concubine the
Aramitess bare Machir the father of Gilead:
[15] And Machir took to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, whose
sister's name was Maachah;) and the name of the second was Zelophehad: and
Zelophehad had daughters.
[16] And Maachah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name
Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and
Rakem.
[17] And the sons of Ulam; Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, the son of
Machir, the son of Manasseh.
[18] And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah.
[19] And the sons of Shemida were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.
[20] And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his
son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son,
[21] And Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, and Ezer, and Elead, whom the
men of Gath that were born in that land slew, because they came down to take
away their cattle.
[22] And Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brethren came to
comfort him.
[23] And when he went in to his wife, she conceived, and bare a son, and he
called his name Beriah, because it went evil with his house.
[24] (And his daughter was Sherah, who built Beth-horon the nether, and the
upper, and Uzzen-sherah.)
[25] And Rephah was his son, also Resheph, and Telah his son, and Tahan his
son,
[26] Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,
[27] Non his son, Jehoshua his son.
[28] And their possessions and habitations were, Bethel and the towns
thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof;
Shechem also and the towns thereof, unto Gaza and the towns thereof:
[29] And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth-shean and her
towns, Taanach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In
these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel.
[30] The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah
their sister.
[31] And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of
Birzavith.
[32] And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.
[33] And the sons of Japhlet; Pasach, and Bimhal, and Ashvath. These are the
children of Japhlet.
[34] And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.
[35] And the sons of his brother Helem; Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and
Amal.
[36] The sons of Zophah; Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and
Imrah,
[37] Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera.
[38] And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.
[39] And the sons of Ulla; Arah, and Haniel, and Rezia.
[40] All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's house,
choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number
throughout the genealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was
twenty and six thousand men.
1 Chronicles 8:1-28
1 (Ge 46:21; Nu 26:38) Now Benjamin became the father of Bela his firstborn,
Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,
2 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.
3 (Ge 46:21) The sons of Bela were Addar, Gera, Abihud,
4 Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
5 (1Ch 7:12) Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
6 (Jdg 3:20-30; 1Ch 2:54) These are the sons of Ehud,
who were the heads of the fathers' houses to those dwelling in Geba,
and who exiled them to Manahath.
7 So he exiled Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera and
then became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.
8 Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab
after he had sent away his wives Hushim and Baara.
9 He had sons with his wife Hodesh, namely Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,
10 Jeuz, Sakia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of the fathers' houses.
11 He also had sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal.
12 (Ezr 2:33; Ne 6:2) The sons of Elpaal were
Eber, Misham, Shemed (he built Ono and Lod with its towns),
13 Beriah, and Shema, who were heads of the fathers' houses
to those dwelling in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath,
14 as well as Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,
15 Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,
16 Michael, Ishpah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah.
17 Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,
18 Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.
19 Jakim, Zikri, Zabdi,
20 Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,
21 Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.
22 Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,
23 Abdon, Zikri, Hanan,
24 Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
25 Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak.
26 Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,
27 Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zikri were the sons of Jeroham.
28 These were heads of the fathers' houses according to their generations,
chief men who dwelt in Jerusalem.
[1] Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the
third,
[2] Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.
[3] And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud,
[4] And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,
[5] And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.
[6] And these are the sons of Ehud: these are the heads of the fathers of
the inhabitants of Geba, and they removed them to Manahath:
[7] And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them, and begat Uzza, and
Ahihud.
[8] And Shaharaim begat children in the country of Moab, after he had sent
them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives.
[9] And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and
Malcham,
[10] And Jeuz, and Shachia, and Mirma. These were his sons, heads of the
fathers.
[11] And of Hushim he begat Abitub, and Elpaal.
[12] The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and
Lod, with the towns thereof:
[13] Beriah also, and Shema, who were heads of the fathers of the
inhabitants of Aijalon, who drove away the inhabitants of Gath:
[14] And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth,
[15] And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader,
[16] And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;
[17] And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber,
[18] Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;
[19] And Jakim, and Zichri, and Zabdi,
[20] And Elienai, and Zilthai, and Eliel,
[21] And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi;
[22] And Ishpan, and Heber, and Eliel,
[23] And Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan,
[24] And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah,
[25] And Iphedeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak;
[26] And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah,
[27] And Jaresiah, and Eliah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham.
[28] These were heads of the fathers, by their generations, chief men. These
dwelt in Jerusalem.
2) Our Daily Bread for 31 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/31/when-knowledge-hurts
Entitled "When Knowledge Hurts"
Ecclesiastes 1:12-18
The Burden of Wisdom
12 (Ecc 1:1) I, the Preacher, have been king over Israel in Jerusalem.
13 (Ecc 3:10; 1:17; Ge 3:19) I set my heart to seek and to investigate
with wisdom everything that is done under heaven.
It is a burdensome task that God has given to the sons of men,
by which they may be occupied.
14 (Ecc 2:11; 2:17) I have seen everything that is done under the sun,
and indeed, all is vanity and like chasing the wind.
15 What is bent cannot be straightened,
and what is missing cannot be counted.
16 (1Ki 4:30; Ecc 2:9) I spoke in my heart, saying,
"I have been great and increased in wisdom more than anyone else
who has been before me in Jerusalem, and my heart has had great experience
of wisdom and knowledge."
17 (Ecc 2:3) And I set my heart to know wisdom and to know the folly of ideas
and to know foolish behavior,
and I know that this as well is like chasing the wind.
18 For in an abundance of wisdom is an abundance of frustration,
and he who increases in knowledge also increases in sorrow.
The Vanity of Knowledge
12 I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.
13 And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all
things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given
to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.
14 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun;
and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
15 That which is crooked cannot be made straight:
and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.
16 I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate,
and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me
in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.
17 And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly:
I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.
18 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Zach Elder and his friends pulled up to shore after a twenty-five-day rafting
trip through the Grand Canyon. The man who came to retrieve their rafts told
them about the COVID-19 virus. They thought he was joking. But as they left
the canyon their phones pinged with their parents' urgent messages. Zach and
his friends were stunned. They wished they could return to the river
and escape what they now knew.
In a fallen world, knowledge often brings pain. The wise Teacher of
Ecclesiastes observed, "For in much wisdom is much grief:
and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow." (1:18). Who hasn't envied
a child's blissful ignorance? She doesn't yet know about racism, violence, and
cancer. Weren't we happier before we grew up and discerned our own weaknesses
and vices? Before we learned our family's secrets-why our uncle drinks
heavily or what caused our parents' divorce?
The pain from knowledge can't be wished away. Once we know, it's no use
pretending we don't. But there's a higher knowledge that empowers us to
endure, even thrive. Jesus is the Word of God, the light that shines in our
darkness (John 1:1-5). He "has become for us wisdom from God-that is, our
righteousness, holiness and redemption" (1 Corinthians 1:30). Your pain is
your reason to run to Jesus. He knows you and cares for you.
By: Mike Wittmer
Reflect & Pray
What's something you wished you didn't know? Tell Jesus about it.
Then leave it with Him. Whenever it troubles you, take it to Jesus again.
Jesus, I don't enjoy pain, but if it drives me to You, it's worth it.
For further study, read
to you that through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,"
38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren,
that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
At age 17 Mary, a cross-country runner, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
She went on to college, faced with the prospect of gradual physical decline
and, ultimately, life in a wheelchair. "The worst part," Mary admitted "is
not the pain or the inability to do what I once did. The worst part is
the hopelessness, the emotional struggle. There is no cure, no real
treatment - only insurance."
In our fallen world, there are many incurable circumstances we have to endure.
But the guilt of our sin is not one of them. Yet despite the declaration
of the Scripture that Jesus' sacrificial death paid the price for our sins,
many of us carry a load of guilt - as if we ourselves had tp pay the price.
Paul, a man who know the grace of God and the depth of his own sin,
emphasises the source and the completeness of our forgiveness.
Through Jesus - not through my good behaviour, not through my determination to
change, not through my reputation, my family's faith, or my religious duties.
Forgiveness of sins come through Christ alone, a gift we do not deserve,
a gift which places all of us on equal ground at the foot of the cross.
To acknowledge our sin without knowing the source of forgiveness only
results in hopelessness and despair - we see ourselves, yet we are powerless
to change the sin we see. But when we realise that Christ has provided
complete forgiveness of sin, we can face our sin honestly, knowing
the freedom of confession and the restoration of forgiveness.
Application
a) In what ways have I changed myself, to "turn over a new leaf",
to "make myself worthy" of God's love?
b) How can Acts 13:38 help me remember the source of forgiveness?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Ps 1:3
He will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,
that brings forth its fruit in its season;
its leaf will not wither,
and whatever he does will prosper.
3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,
That bringeth forth his fruit in his season;
His leaf also shall not wither;
And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Angry of Vengeful
James 1:19-25
Hearing and Doing the Word
19 Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear,
slow to speak, and slow to anger,
20 for the anger of man does not work the righteousness of God.
21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and remaining
wickedness and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able
to save your souls.
22 Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man
viewing his natural face in a mirror.
24 He views himself, and goes his way,
and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.
25 But whoever looks into
the perfect law of liberty, and continues in it,
and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work,
this man will be blessed in his deeds.
19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear,
slow to speak, slow to wrath:
20 for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness,
and receive with meekness the engrafted word,
which is able to save your souls.
22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only,
deceiving your own selves.
23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer,
he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
24for he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway
forgetteth what manner of man he was.
25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty,
and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer,
but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord to recall your Godly heritage.
Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, I don't enjoy pain, but if it drives me
to You, it's worth it."
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him as the only source of Forgiveness.
Pray to the Lord and pray to plant good root for the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray the Lord will guide your tohgue.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that widows in Burkina Faso will be able to overcome
the trauma of witnessing their husbands' martyrdom.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Posted by DSY on Tuesday, August 30. 2022
Day 242, 30 August 2022
1)Ezekiel 32:17-32
Ezekiel 33:1-20
Jeremiah 52:28-30
Psalms 137
1 Chronicles 4:24-43
1 Chronicles 5:1-17
Ezekiel 32:17-32
A Dirge for Egypt
17 (Eze 32:1) In the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month,
the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
18 (Eze 31:14; Jer 1:10) Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt
and cast it down, her and the daughters of the powerful nations,
to the nether parts of the earth, with those who go down into the pit.
19 (Eze 31:18; 32:29-30) "Whom do you surpass in beauty? Descend and make
your bed with the uncircumcised."
20 (Ps 28:3) They shall fall in the midst of those who are slain
by the sword. She is delivered to the sword. They have drawn her
and all her multitudes away.
21 (Isa 14:9-10; Eze 32:27) The strong among the mighty shall speak
to him and those who help him out of the midst of Sheol:
"They have gone down, they lie still, uncircumcised,
slain by the sword."
22 (Eze 32:26; 32:24) Assyria is there and all her company.
Her graves are around her. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword,
23 (Eze 26:20; Ps 27:13; Eze 26:17) whose graves are set in the sides
of the pit and her company is all around her grave. All of them are slain,
fallen by the sword, who cause terror in the land of the living.
24 (Ge 10:22; Jer 49:34-39) There is Elam and all her multitude all around
her grave, all of them slain, fallen by the sword, who descended
uncircumcised into the nether parts of the earth, who caused their terror
in the land of the living and bore their shame with those who went down
to the pit.
25 (Ps 139:8) They have set a bed for her in the midst of the slain
with all her multitude. Her graves are all around it. All of them
uncircumcised, slain by the sword; though their terror was caused
in the land of the living, yet they have borne their shame
with those who go down to the pit. They were put in the midst
of those who are slain.
26 (Eze 27:13; Ge 10:2; Eze 38:2-3) There is Meshek, Tubal,
and all her multitude. Their graves are all around them.
All of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword, though they caused
their terror in the land of the living.
27 (Isa 14:18-19; Job 3:13-15) They shall not lie with the mighty
who are fallen of the uncircumcised, who have gone down to Sheol
with their weapons of war and whose swords were laid under their heads.
But the punishment for their iniquity rested upon their bones,
though the terror of these mighty ones was once in the land of the living.
28 Indeed, you shall be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised
and shall lie with those who are slain with the sword.
29 (Jer 49:7-22) There is Edom also, its kings and all its officials,
who for all their might are laid by those who were slain by the sword.
They shall lie with the uncircumcised and with those who go down to the pit.
30 (Eze 38:6; 28:21) There are also the officials of the north, all of them,
and all the Sidonians, who in spite of the terror from their might have gone
down in shame with the slain. So they lie down uncircumcised with those
who are slain by the sword,
and bear their shame with those who go down to the pit.
31 (Eze 31:16; 14:22) Pharaoh shall see them, and shall be comforted
over all his multitude slain by the sword, even Pharaoh and all his army,
says the Lord God.
32 (Eze 32:27) Though I have caused a terror of him in the land
of the living, yet he shall be laid in the midst of the uncircumcised
with those who are slain with the sword, even Pharaoh and all his multitude,
says the Lord God.
[17] It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day of the
month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[18] Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt, and cast them down, even
her, and the daughters of the famous nations, unto the nether parts of the
earth, with them that go down into the pit.
[19] Whom dost thou pass in beauty? go down, and be thou laid with the
uncircumcised.
[20] They shall fall in the midst of them that are slain by the sword: she
is delivered to the sword: draw her and all her multitudes.
[21] The strong among the mighty shall speak to him out of the midst of hell
with them that help him: they are gone down, they lie uncircumcised, slain
by the sword.
[22] Asshur is there and all her company: his graves are about him: all of
them slain, fallen by the sword:
[23] Whose graves are set in the sides of the pit, and her company is round
about her grave: all of them slain, fallen by the sword, which caused
terror in the land of the living.
[24] There is Elam and all her multitude round about her grave, all of them
slain, fallen by the sword, which are gone down uncircumcised into the
nether parts of the earth, which caused their terror in the land of the
living; yet have they borne their shame with them that go down to the pit.
[25] They have set her a bed in the midst of the slain with all her
multitude: her graves are round about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain
by the sword: though their terror was caused in the land of the living, yet
have they borne their shame with them that go down to the pit: he is put in
the midst of them that be slain.
[26] There is Meshech, Tubal, and all her multitude: her graves are round
about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword, though they
caused their terror in the land of the living.
[27] And they shall not lie with the mighty that are fallen of the
uncircumcised, which are gone down to hell with their weapons of war: and
they have laid their swords under their heads, but their iniquities shall be
upon their bones, though they were the terror of the mighty in the land of
the living.
[28] Yea, thou shalt be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised, and shalt
lie with them that are slain with the sword.
[29] There is Edom, her kings, and all her princes, which with their might
are laid by them that were slain by the sword: they shall lie with the
uncircumcised, and with them that go down to the pit.
[30] There be the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians,
which are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of
their might; and they lie uncircumcised with them that be slain by the
sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.
[31] Pharaoh shall see them, and shall be comforted over all his multitude,
even Pharaoh and all his army slain by the sword, saith the Lord GOD.
[32] For I have caused my terror in the land of the living: and he shall be
laid in the midst of the uncircumcised with them that are slain with the
sword, even Pharaoh and all his multitude, saith the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 33:1-20
Renewal of Ezekiel's Call
1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (Eze 3:11; 33:17) Son of man, speak to the children of your people
and say to them: If I bring a sword upon a land, and the people of the land
take a man from among them and set him for their watchman,
3 (Hos 8:1; Ne 4:18) and he sees the sword come upon the land
and blows the trumpet and warns the people,
4 (Eze 18:13; 2Ch 25:16) then whoever hears the sound of the trumpet
and does not take warning, and a sword comes and takes him away,
his blood shall be upon his own head.
5 (Ex 9:19-21; Heb 11:7) He heard the sound of the trumpet yet did not
take warning. His blood shall be upon himself. But he who takes warning
delivers his soul.
6 (Eze 18:20; 18:24) But if the watchman sees the sword come
and does not blow the trumpet and the people are not warned
and a sword comes and takes a person from among them,
he is taken away in his iniquity. But his blood I will require
from the hand of the watchman.
7 (Jer 26:2; Isa 62:6) Now as for you, son of man: I have set you a watchman
to the house of Israel. Therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth
and warn them from Me.
8 (Eze 18:4; 33:14) When I say to the wicked, "O wicked man,
you shall surely die," and you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way,
that wicked man shall die in his iniquity. But his blood I will require
from your hand.
9 (Eze 3:19; 3:21) Nevertheless, if you on your part warn the wicked to turn
from his way and he does not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity.
But you have delivered your soul.
God's Justice and Mercy
10 (Lev 26:39; Isa 49:14) Therefore as for you, son of man, say to the house
of Israel: Thus you have spoken, saying, "Surely our transgressions
and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them. How should we then live?"
11 (Eze 18:23; 2Pe 3:9) Say to them: As I live, says the Lord God, I have
no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn
from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why will you die,
O house of Israel?
12 (2Ch 7:14; Eze 18:21) Therefore you, son of man, say to the sons of your
people: The righteousness of a righteous man shall not deliver him in the day
of his transgression. As for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall
by it in the day that he turns from his wickedness. Nor shall the righteous
be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sins.
13 (Eze 18:24; Heb 10:38) When I say to the righteous that he shall surely
live and he so trusts in his righteousness that he commits iniquity,
all his righteousness shall not be remembered. But for that iniquity
of his that he has committed, he shall die.
14 (Eze 18:27; Isa 55:7; Jer 18:7-8) Again, when I say to the wicked,
"You shall surely die," and he turns from his sin and does that which
is lawful and right,
15 (Eze 20:11; Lk 19:8) if the wicked man restores a pledge, gives back
what he had robbed, walks in the statutes of life without committing
iniquity, he shall surely live. He shall not die.
16 (Eze 18:22; Isa 43:25) None of his sins that he has committed shall be
remembered against him. He has done what is lawful and right.
He shall surely live.
17 (Eze 18:25; 18:29) Yet the sons of your people say, "The way of the Lord
is not right," when their way is not right.
18 (Eze 33:12-13) When the righteous turns from his righteousness
and commits iniquity, he shall die by it.
19 But if the wicked turns from his wickedness and does that which is lawful
and right, he shall live by them.
20 (Eze 18:25) Yet you say, "The way of the Lord is not right." O house
of Israel, I will judge you, every one according to his ways.
[1] Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them,
When
I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of
their
coasts, and set him for their watchman:
[3] If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and
warn the people;
[4] Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not
warning;
if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
[5] He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood
shall
be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.
[6] But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and
the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among
them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the
watchman's hand.
[7] So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of
Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from
me.
[8] When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if
thou
dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall
die in
his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
[9] Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he
do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast
delivered thy soul.
[10] Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye
speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine
away in them, how should we then live?
[11] Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in
the
death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn
ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
[12] Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The
righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his
transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall
thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the
righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth.
[13] When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he
trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his
righteousnesses
shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he
shall die for it.
[14] Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn
from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;
[15] If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk
in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live,
he shall not die.
[16] None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto
him: he
hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.
[17] Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal:
but as for them, their way is not equal.
[18] When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth
iniquity, he shall even die thereby.
[19] But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is
lawful
and right, he shall live thereby.
[20] Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I
will judge you every one after his ways.
Jeremiah 52:28-30
28 (2Ki 24:2-3; 24:12-16) These are the people whom Nebuchadnezzar
carried away captive:
in the seventh year three thousand and twenty-three Jews.
29 (Jer 52:12) In the eighteenth year of NebuchadÂnezzar
he carried away captive from ÂJerusalem 832 persons.
30 In the 23rd year of Nebuchadnezzar,
Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive
of the Jews 745.
All the persons were 4600 .
[28] This is the people whom Nebuchadrezzar carried away captive: in the
seventh year three thousand Jews and three and twenty:
[29] In the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar he carried away captive from
Jerusalem eight hundred thirty and two persons:
[30] In the three and twentieth year of Nebuchadrezzar Nebuzar-adan the
captain of the guard carried away captive of the Jews seven hundred forty
and five persons: all the persons were four thousand and six hundred.
Psalms 137
1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down and wept
when we remembered Zion.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) We hung our harps
upon the poplars.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For there our captors made us sing
and our tormentors made us entertain,
saying, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion."
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) How shall we sing the song of the Lord
in a foreign land?
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) If I forget you, O Jerusalem,
let my right hand forget its skill.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) If I do not remember you,
let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth,
if I do not have Jerusalem
as my highest joy.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Remember, O Lord, the people of Edom
in the day of Jerusalem,
who said, "Raze it, raze it,
down to its foundations."
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O daughter of Babylon, who is to be destroyed,
blessed is the one who rewards you
as you have done to us.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Blessed is the one who takes
and dashes your little ones against the rocks.
Psalms 137
[1] By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we
remembered Zion.
[2] We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.
[3] For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and
they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs
of Zion.
[4] How shall we sing the LORD's song in a strange land?
[5] If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.
[6] If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth;
if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
[7] Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who
said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.
[8] O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that
rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
[9] Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the
stones.
1 Chronicles 4:24-43
Jos 19:2-10
24 (Ge 46:10) The sons of Simeon were
Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul,
25 Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, and Mishma his son.
26 The sons of Mishma were
Hammuel his son, Zakkur his son, and Shimei his son.
27 (Nu 2:4; 2:13) Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters,
but his brothers did not have many sons, nor did all their family
multiply as much as the sons of Judah.
28 (Jos 19:2-3) Now they dwelt in Beersheba, Moladah, and Hazar Shual
29 (Jos 19:3,4) as well as in Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, 30Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,
31 (Jos 19:5-6) Beth Markaboth, Hazar Susim, Beth Biri, and Shaaraim.
These were their cities until the reign of David.
32 Their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Token, and Ashan,
five cities in all,
33 (Jos 19:8) and all the villages that were around these cities
as far as Baal.
Such are their inhabited cities, and those registered to them were
34 Meshobab, Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah;
35 Joel, and Jehu the son of Joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel;
36 Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah;
37 Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah,
the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah.
38 These mentioned by name were leaders in their families,
and their fathers' houses increased greatly.
39 (Jos 15:58; 1Ch 4:4) They went to the entrance of Gedor,
as far as the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks
40 (Jdg 18:7-10) There they found rich, good pasture,
and the land was wide, quiet, and peaceful;
for former inhabitants there belonged to Ham.
41 In the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, those written by name came
and attacked their tents, along with the Meunites who were found there,
and utterly destroyed them until this day. Then they dwelt there
in their place because there was pasture for their flocks there.
42 (Ge 36:8-9) Now some of them, namely five hundred men
from the sons of Simeon, went to Mount Seir with Pelatiah,
Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, as their captains.
43 (1Sa 30:17; 15:7-8) Then they struck down the rest of the Amalekites
who had escaped. So they have dwelt there until this day.
[24] The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul:
[25] Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.
[26] And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zachur his son, Shimei his
son.
[27] And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had
not
many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children
of Judah.
[28] And they dwelt at Beer-sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual,
[29] And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,
[30] And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,
[31] And at Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susim, and at Beth-birei, and at
Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.
[32] And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan,
five cities:
[33] And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto
Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.
[34] And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah,
[35] And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of
Asiel,
[36] And Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and
Jesimiel, and Benaiah,
[37] And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the
son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;
[38] These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the
house of their fathers increased greatly.
[39] And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the
valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
[40] And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet,
and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old.
[41] And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah,
and smote their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and
destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelt in their rooms: because
there was pasture there for their flocks.
[42] And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men,
went to
mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah,
and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi.
[43] And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, and dwelt
there unto this day.
1 Chronicles 5:1-17
Sons of Reuben
1 (Ge 29:32; 35:22) Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel
(for he was the firstborn, but since he defiled his father's bed,
his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel,
so that the genealogy is not listed according to the birthright;
2 (Mic 5:2; Mt 2:6; Ge 49:8-10 ) though Judah prevailed
over his brothers and a ruler came from him,
yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),
3 (Ge 46:9; Ex 6:14; Nu 26:5-9) the sons of Reuben the firstborn
of Israel were Hanok, Pallu, Hezron, and Karmi.
4 The sons of Joel were
Shemaiah his son, Gog his son,
Shimei his son,
5 Micah his son,
Reaiah his son, Baal his son,
6 (1Ch 5:26) and Beerah his son, whom
Tiglath--Pileser the king of Assyria led into exile.
He was a leader of the Reubenites.
7 (1Ch 5:1) 7His brothers according to their families
by the registration of their generations were
Jeiel, the first, and Zechariah;
8 (Nu 32:34; 32:38) Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel,
who dwelt in Aroer, even as far as Nebo and Baal Meon.
9 (Jos 22:8-9) And he dwelt toward the east as far as the entrance
to the wilderness from the Euphrates,
for their cattle were abundant in the land of Gilead.
10 Now in the days of Saul, they made war with the Hagrites,
who fell by their hand, and they dwelt in their tents over
all the eastern plains of Gilead.
Sons of Gad
11 (Jos 13:11; 13:24-28) The sons of Gad dwelt opposite
them in the land of Bashan as far as Salekah.
12 Joel was the first, Shapham the second,
with Janai and Shaphat in Bashan.
13 Their brothers of their father's house were
Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jakan, Zia, and Eber, seven in all.
14 These are the sons of Abihail, the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah,
the sonof Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai,
the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;
15 Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni,
was the head of their father's house.
16 (1Ch 27:29; SS 2:1) They dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in its towns,
and in all the outlands of Sharon to the edge of their borders.
17 (2Ki 14:16; 14:28) All of them were registered by genealogy in the days
of Jotham king of Judah and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.
1 Chronicles 5
[1] Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the
firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was
given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to
be reckoned after the birthright.
[2] For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler;
but the birthright was Joseph's:)
[3] The sons, I say, of Reuben the firstborn of Israel were, Hannoch, and
Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
[4] The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,
[5] Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son,
[6] Beerah his son, whom Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria carried away
captive: he was prince of the Reubenites.
[7] And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their
generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
[8] And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt
in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon:
[9] And eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the wilderness from
the river Euphrates: because their cattle were multiplied in the land of
Gilead.
[10] And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by
their hand: and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east land of
Gilead.
[11] And the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan
unto Salchah:
[12] Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in
Bashan.
[13] And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and
Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
[14] These are the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah,
the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of
Jahdo, the son of Buz;
[15] Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their
fathers.
[16] And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in her towns, and in all the
suburbs of Sharon, upon their borders.
[17] All these were reckoned by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of
Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.
2) Our Daily Bread for 30 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/30/leave-the-light-on
Entitled "Leave the Light On"
Matthew 5:13-16
Salt and Light
Mk 9:50; Lk 14:34-35
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.
Salt and Light
Mk 9:50; Lk 14:34-35
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.
A hotel chain's commercial featured one little building standing amidst a dark
night. Nothing else was around. The only light in the scene came from a small
lamp near the door on the porch of the building. The bulb cast enough
illumination for a visitor to walk up the steps and enter the building. The
commercial ended with the phrase, "We'll leave the light on for you."
A porch light is akin to a welcome sign, reminding weary travelers that
there's a comfortable place still open where they can stop and rest.
The light invites those passing by to come on in and escape from the dark,
weary journey.
Jesus says the lives of those who believe in Him should resemble that of a
welcoming light. He told His followers, "You are the light of the world.
A town built on a hill cannot be hidden" (Matthew 5:14). As believers,
we're to illuminate a dark world.
As He directs and empowers us, "[others] may see [our] good deeds
and glorify [our] Father in heaven" (v. 16). And as we leave our lights on,
they will feel welcomed to come to us to learn more about the one true Light
of the World-Jesus (John 8:12). In a weary and dark world, His light always
remains on.
Have you left your light on? As Jesus shines through you today, others may
see and begin radiating His light too.
By: Katara Patton
Reflect & Pray
In what ways can you shine your light for Jesus today?
What can prevent you from shining for Him?
Jesus, help me to shine brightly so that others may be drawn to You.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 3 - The Remedy
Acts 4:12
12 (Mt 1:21; Jn 3:36) "There is no salvation in any other,
for there is no other name under heaven given among men
by which we must be saved."
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name
under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
"You have cancer", the doctor told his patient. "We need to operate
- as soon as possible. It's the only remedy." The patient, not wanting
to undergo surgery unless it was absolutely necessary, sought out a second
opinion, then a third. When the third round of testing came up with the same
results, she returned to the doctor and submitted herself to the treatment.
Often the remedy for the problems in our lives seems worst than the problems
themselves. We don't want to endure the pain of self-examination, of honest
confrontation with our sin and selfishness. We'd rather live in "blissful
ignorance" than face up to ourselves.
But the Bible tells us there is only one remedy for sin: casting ourselves
upon the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. Submitting ourselves to God's
"treatment" for sin is not an easy matter or a simple decision. We have to
give up on ourselves, on our own striving for self-salvation. We have to come
to the agonising realisation of our sin, the depths to which we have fallen.
Acknowledging sin is not a duty simply for "bad" people who have lived in
rebellion against God. "Good" people - Sunday-school kids, moral parents,
and sweet little grandmothers - may have more difficulty coming to Christ
than swindlers and prostitutes, precisely because their sin is not as
visible - sometimes it is even applauded by church and society.
"Good" or "bad", we all have the same problem: sin. And, because
of the Lord's grace, we all have the same remedy: salvation through Christ.
As we look to him, not to others, and see ourselves in light of his holiness,
we can glimpse the seriousness of our own resistance to him and call upon
his name.
Application
a) What other "remedies" have I tried to use in treating my sin?
b) Why is Jesus Christ the only source of salvation?
c) How can this verse help me to see the "salvation"
of Christ in the daily struggles of life?
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.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper:
But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Angry or Vengeful
Prov 15:1
1 A soft answer turns away wrath,
but grievous words stir up anger.
1 A soft answer turneth 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.
28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit
Is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 29 of the Month
a) Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion (
Ps 139:13-16
13 You brought my inner parts into being;
You wove me in my mother's womb.
14 I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder;
marvelous are Your works,
and You know me completely.
15 My frame was not hidden from You
when I was made in secret,
and intricately put together in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw me unformed,
yet in Your book
all my days were written,
before any of them came into being.
13 For thou hast possessed my reins:
Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:
Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.
15 My substance was not hid from thee,
When I was made in secret, and curiously wrought
in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;
And in thy book all my members were written,
Which in continuance were fashioned,
When as yet there was none of them.
)
b) Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight (
Gal 2:10
10 (Ac 24:17) Only they requested that we should remember the poor,
which I also was eager to do.
10 Only they would that we should remember the poor;
the same which I also was forward to do.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord in intercession for your nation.
Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, help me to shine brightly so that others may
be drawn to You."
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him as the only source of Salvation.
Pray to the Lord and pray to confess your sins.
Pray to the Lord and pray for your anger to be kept in check.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion
Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight
Pray for believers in Ethiopia who face severe persecution from both Muslims
and non-evangelical Christians.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Posted by DSY on Monday, August 29. 2022
Day 241, 29 August 2022
1)Ezekiel 37-39, 32:1-16
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?"
And I answered, "O Lord God, You know."
4 (Jer 22:29; Eze 36:1) Again He said to me, "Prophesy over these bones
and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.
5 (Ge 2:7; Ps 104:29-30) Thus says the Lord God to these bones:
I will cause breath to enter you so that you live.
6 (Eze 38:23; Joel 2:27) And I will lay sinews upon you and will grow back
flesh upon you and cover you with skin and put breath in you so that
you live. Then you shall know that I am the Lord."
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 the four 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.
11 (Ps 141:7; Isa 49:14) Then He said to me, "Son of man, these bones
are the whole house of Israel. They say, 'Our bones are dried up,
and our hope is lost. We are cut off completely.'
12 (Isa 26:19; Hos 13:14) Therefore prophesy and say to them,
Thus says the Lord God: Pay attention, O My people, I will open your graves
and cause you to come up out of your graves and bring you into the land
of Israel.
13 Then you shall know that I am the Lord, when I have opened your graves,
O My people, and brought you up out of your graves.
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."
Israel and Judah Unite
15 The word of the Lord came again to me, saying:
16 (2Ch 15:9; Nu 17:2-3) Moreover, son of man, take one stick and write on it:
"For Judah and for the sons of Israel his companions." Then take another stick
and write on it, "For Joseph the stick of Ephraim and for all the house
of Israel his companions."
17 (Isa 11:13; Jer 50:4) Then join them to one another into one stick
so that they become one in your hand.
18 (Eze 12:9; 24:19) When the sons of your people speak to you, saying,
"Will you not show us what you mean by these things?"
19 (Eze 37:16-17; Zec 10:6) say to them, Thus says the Lord God:
I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim,
and the tribes of Israel his companions, and will put them with it,
with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick;
and they shall be one in My hand.
20 (Eze 12:3) The sticks on which you write shall be in your hand
before their eyes.
21 (Eze 36:24; Jer 29:14) Say to them, Thus says the Lord God:
I will take the sons of Israel from among the nations where they have gone
and will gather them on every side and bring them into their own land.
22 (Jer 3:18; 50:4) And I will make them one nation in the land upon
the mountains of Israel. And one king shall be king over them all.
And they shall be two nations no more, nor shall they be divided
into two kingdoms anymore.
23 (Eze 36:28-29) Nor shall they defile themselves anymore with their idols,
nor with their detestable things, nor with any of their transgressions.
But I will save them out of all their dwelling places in which they have
sinned and will cleanse them. So they shall be My people, and I will be
their God.
24 (Isa 40:11; Hos 3:5) David My servant shall be king over them.
And they all shall have one shepherd. They shall also walk in My judgments,
and observe My statutes and do them.
25 (Eze 28:25; Am 9:15) They shall dwell in the land that I have given
to Jacob My servant, in which your fathers lived. And they shall dwell
in it, they and their sons and their son's sons forever. And My servant
David shall be their prince forever.
26 (Isa 55:3; Jer 30:19) Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them.
It shall be an everlasting covenant with them. And I will place them
and multiply them and will set My sanctuary in their midst forevermore.
27 (Eze 37:23; Jn 1:14) My tabernacle also shall be with them.
Indeed, I will be their God and they shall be My people.
28 (Eze 20:12; Ex 31:13) The nations shall know that I the Lord do sanctify
Israel when My sanctuary is in their midst forevermore.
[Future prophecy most likely a restored Kingdom of Israel post-tribulation]
[1] The hand of the LORD was upon me, and 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 caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very
many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry.
[3] And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O
Lord GOD, thou knowest.
[4] Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O
ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.
[5] Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to
enter into you, and ye shall live:
[6] And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and
cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall
know that I am the LORD.
[7] So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a
noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone.
[8] And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and
the skin covered them above: but there was no breath in them.
[9] Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and
say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from the four winds, O
breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.
[10] 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.
[11] Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of
Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are
cut off for our parts.
[12] Therefore prophesy and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold,
O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your
graves, and bring you into the land of Israel.
[13] And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I have opened your graves, O
my people, and brought you up out of your graves,
[14] And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place
you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the LORD have spoken it,
and performed it, saith the LORD.
[15] The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,
[16] Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For
Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions: then take another
stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the
house of Israel his companions:
[17] And join them one to another into one stick; and they shall become one
in thine hand.
[18] And when the children of thy people shall speak unto thee, saying, Wilt
thou not shew us what thou meanest by these?
[19] Say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the stick
of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his
fellows, and will put them with him, even with the stick of Judah, and make
them one stick, and they shall be one in mine hand.
[20] And the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thine hand before
their eyes.
[21] And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the
children of Israel from among the heathen, whither they be gone, and will
gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land:
[22] And I will make them one nation in the land upon the mountains of
Israel; and one king shall be king to them all: and they shall be no more
two nations, neither shall they be divided into two kingdoms any more at all:
[23] Neither shall they defile themselves any more with their idols, nor
with their detestable things, nor with any of their transgressions: but I
will save them out of all their dwellingplaces, wherein they have sinned,
and will cleanse them: so shall they be my people, and I will be their God.
[24] And David my servant shall be king over them; and they all shall have
one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my statutes,
and do them.
[25] And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my
servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, even
they, and their children, and their children's children for ever: and my
servant David shall be their prince for ever.
[26] Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an
everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them,
and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore.
[27] My tabernacle also shall be with them: yea, I will be their God, and
they shall be my people.
[28] And the heathen shall know that I the LORD do sanctify Israel, when my
sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore.
Ezekiel 38
A Prophecy Against Gog
1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (Eze 39:1; Ge 10:2; Eze 27:13) Son of man, set your face against Gog
of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshek and Tubal,
[mostly likely Russia, Moscow and Tbilisi]
and prophesy against him,
3 (Eze 13:8) and say: Thus says the Lord God: I am against you, O Gog,
the prince of Rosh, Meshek and Tubal.
4 (Eze 29:4; 38:15) And I will turn you back and put hooks into your jaws,
and I will bring you out, and all your army, horses, and horsemen,
all of them clothed with all sorts of armor, even a great company
with buckler and shield, all of them handling swords.
[Please note, the mdern Russian army derived from the Soviet ERa
is still powerful]
5 (Eze 27:10; Ge 10:6; Eze 30:5) Persia, Ethiopia, and Put with them,
all of them with shield and helmet. [Iran, Libya and Ethopia will be part
this alliance]
6 (Ge 10:2-3; Eze 27:14) I will do so to Gomer and all its troops,
Beth Togarmah of the north quarters and all its troops,
and many peoples with you. [Eastern Europe or most likely the
old Khazer kingdom]
7 (Isa 8:9-10) Be prepared and prepare yourself, you and all your companies
that are assembled to you, and be a guard to them.
8 (Isa 24:22; Eze 38:16) After many days you shall be called. In the latter
years you shall come into the land that is restored from the sword,
whose inhabitants have been gathered out of many peoples,
against the mountains of Israel which had been always a waste.
But its people were brought out of the nations, and they, all of them,
are dwelling safely.
9 (Isa 28:2; Jer 4:13) You shall ascend and come like a storm;
you shall be like a cloud to cover the land, you and all your troops,
and many peoples with you.
10 (Ps 36:4; Mic 2:1) Thus says the Lord God: It shall come to pass
on that day that things shall come into your mind and you shall think
an evil thought,
11 (Zec 2:4-5) and you shall say, "I will go up against the land
of unwalled villages. I will go against those who are at rest,
that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls
and having neither bars nor gates,"
12 (Isa 10:6; Eze 29:19) to take spoil and to seize prey,
to turn your hand against the desolate places that are now inhabited,
and against the people who are gathered out of the nations,
who have obtained livestock and goods, who dwell in the midst
of the world.
13 (Eze 27:15; 27:12) Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish
with all its villages shall say to you, "Have you come to take spoil?
Have you gathered your company to seize prey, to carry away silver
and gold, to take away livestock and goods, to take great spoil?"
14 (Eze 38:8; 38:11) Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say to Gog:
Thus says the Lord God: On that day when My people of Israel dwell safely,
shall you not know it?
15 (Eze 39:2; 38:6) And you shall come from your place out of the north parts,
you and many peoples with you, all of them riding on horses, a great company
and a mighty army.
16 (Eze 38:23; 36:23) And you shall come up against My people of Israel
as a cloud to cover the land. It shall come about in the latter days
that I will bring you against My land so that the nations
may know Me when I shall be sanctified in you, O Gog, before their eyes.
Judgment on Gog
17 (Isa 34:1-6; 63:1-6) Thus says the Lord God: Are you he of whom
I have spoken in former days by My servants the prophets of Israel,
who prophesied in those days for many years that I would bring
you against them?
18 And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog comes against
the land of Israel, says the Lord God, that My fury shall come up in My anger.
19 (Hag 2:6-7; Eze 5:13) For in My jealousy and in the fire
of My wrath I have spoken: Surely in that day there shall be
a great earthquake in the land of Israel.
20 ( Hos 4:3; Na 1:4-6) The fish of the sea and the fowl of the heavens
and the beasts of the field and all creeping things that creep upon the earth
and all the men who are upon the face of the earth shall shake at My presence,
and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall,
and every wall shall fall to the ground.
21 (Jdg 7:22; 1Sa 14:20) I will call for a sword
against him on all My mountains,
says the Lord God. Every man's sword shall be against his brother.
22 (Ps 11:6; Isa 66:16) I will enter into judgment with him with pestilence
and with blood. And I will rain upon him and upon his troops
and upon the many peoples who are with him, an overflowing rain and hailstones,
fire and brimstone.
23 (Eze 36:23; 37:28) Thus I will magnify Myself, and sanctify Myself,
and I will be known in the eyes of many nations.
Then they shall know that I am the Lord.
[A nuclear punishment against Russia]
Ezekiel 38
[1] And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief
prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
[3] And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold I am against thee, O Gog, the
chief prince of Meshech and Tubal:
[4] And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring
thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed
with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields,
all of them handling swords:
[5] Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and
helmet:
[6] Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters,
and all his bands: and many people with thee.
[7] Be thou prepared, and prepare for thyself, thou, and all thy company
that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them.
[8] After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt
come into the land that is brought back from the sword, and is gathered out
of many people, against the mountains of Israel, which have been always
waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell
safely all of them.
[9] Thou shalt ascend and come like a storm, thou shalt be like a cloud to
cover the land, thou, and all thy bands, and many people with thee.
[10] Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same
time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:
[11] And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I
will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling
without walls, and having neither bars nor gates,
[12] To take a spoil, and to take a prey; to turn thine hand upon the
desolate places that are now inhabited, and upon the people that are
gathered out of the nations, which have gotten cattle and goods, that dwell
in the midst of the land.
[13] Sheba, and Dedan, and the merchants of Tarshish, with all the young
lions thereof, shall say unto thee, Art thou come to take a spoil? hast thou
gathered thy company to take a prey? to carry away silver and gold, to take
away cattle and goods, to take a great spoil?
[14] Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say unto Gog, Thus saith the Lord
GOD; In that day when my people of Israel dwelleth safely, shalt thou not
know it?
[15] And thou shalt come from thy place out of the north parts, thou, and
many people with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company, and
a mighty army:
[16] And thou shalt come up against my people of Israel, as a cloud to cover
the land; it shall be in the latter days, and I will bring thee against my
land, that the heathen may know me, when I shall be sanctified in thee, O
Gog, before their eyes.
[17] Thus saith the Lord GOD; Art thou he of whom I have spoken in old time
by my servants the prophets of Israel, which prophesied in those days many
years that I would bring thee against them?
[18] And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against
the land of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, that my fury shall come up in my face.
[19] For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have I spoken, Surely in
that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel;
[20] So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the
beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon the earth, and
all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence,
and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall,
and every wall shall fall to the ground.
[21] And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains,
saith the Lord GOD: every man's sword shall be against his brother.
[22] And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; and I
will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many people that are with
him, an overflowing rain, and great hailstones, fire, and brimstone.
[23] Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in
the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 39
The Destruction of Gog's Armies
1 (Eze 38:2-3) Moreover you, son of man, prophesy against Gog and say:
Thus says the Lord God: I am against you, O Gog,
prince of Rosh, Meshek, and Tubal.
2 (Eze 38:15) And I will turn you back, drive you on, and take you up
the north parts and bring you against the mountains of Israel.
3 (Ps 76:3; Hos 1:5) And I will strike your bow out of your left hand
and will cause your arrows to fall out of your right hand.
4 (Eze 33:27; 39:17-20) You shall fall upon the mountains of Israel,
you and all your troops and the peoples who are with you.
I will give you to the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts
of the field to be devoured.
5 You shall fall upon the open field. For I have spoken, says the Lord God.
6 (Eze 30:8; Jer 25:22) I will send a fire on Magog and among those who dwell
safely in the coastlands. Then they shall know that I am the Lord.
7 (Eze 38:16; 38:23) So I will make My holy name known in the midst
of My people Israel. And I will not let them pollute My holy name anymore.
And the nations shall know that I am the Lord, the Holy One in Israel.
8 (Eze 38:17) It is coming and it shall be done, says the Lord God.
This is the day of which I have spoken.
9 (Ps 46:9; Jos 11:6) Those who dwell in the cities of Israel shall go
and make fires with the weapons and burn them, both the shields
and the bucklers, the bows and the arrows, and the war clubs
and the spears, and they shall burn them with fire for seven years.
[ a long burn]
10 (Isa 33:1; 14:2) They shall take no wood out of the field,
or cut down any out of the forests, for they shall make fires
with the weapons. And they shall despoil those who despoiled them,
and plunder those who plundered them, says the Lord God.
The Burial of Gog
11 It shall come to pass in that day that I will give to Gog a place
of graves there in Israel, the valley of the passengers on the east
of the sea, and it shall stop the passengers. And there they shall bury Gog
and all his multitude, and they shall call it the Valley of Hamon Gog.
12 (Dt 21:23; Eze 39:14) For seven months the house of Israel shall be burying
them so that they may cleanse the land.
[If the elimination of the army is nuclear, it will a
big mess to clean up]
13 (Eze 28:22; Jer 33:9) Indeed, all the people of the land shall bury them.
And it shall be their renown on the day that I shall be glorified,
says the Lord God.
14 They shall separate men who continually pass through the land
to bury the passengers, even those who remain upon the face of the earth,
to cleanse it.
After the end of seven months they shall search.
15 As the passengers pass through the land and anyone sees a man's bone,
then he shall set up a sign by it until the buriers have buried it
in the Valley of Hamon Gog.
16 Also the name of the city shall be Hamonah.
Thus they shall cleanse the land.
17 (Zep 1:7; Jer 12:9; Eze 39:4) As for you, son of man, thus says the Lord
God: Speak to every kind of fowl and to every beast of the field:
Assemble and come. Gather on every side to My sacrifice that I sacrifice
for you, even a great sacrifice upon the mountains of Israel, that you may
eat flesh and drink blood.
18 (Ps 22:12; Jer 51:40) You shall eat the flesh of the mighty
and drink the blood of the officials of the earth as though of rams,
of lambs, and of goats, of bulls, all of them fatlings of Bashan.
19 You shall eat fat until you are full and drink blood until you are drunk
from My sacrifice which I have sacrificed for you.
20 (Rev 19:18; Ps 76:5-6) Thus you shall be filled at My table with horses
and chariots, with mighty men, and with all the men of war, says the Lord God.
21 (Ex 9:16; Isa 37:20) I will set My glory among the nations,
and all the nations shall see My judgment that I have executed,
and My hand that I have laid upon them.
22 (Jer 24:7; Eze 39:28) So the house of Israel shall know that I am the Lord
their God from that day and forward.
23 (Isa 1:15; 59:2) The nations shall know that the house of Israel
went into captivity for their iniquity because they trespassed against Me,
and I hid My face from them. And I gave them into the hand of their enemies,
and all of them fell by the sword.
24 (Jer 2:17; 2:19) According to their uncleanness and according
to their transgressions, I have done to them and hid My face from them.
The Restoration of Israel
25 (Isa 27:12-13; Eze 34:13) Therefore thus says the Lord God:
Now I will restore the fortunes of Jacob and have mercy
on the whole house of Israel and will be jealous for My holy name.
26 (1Ki 4:25; Mic 4:4) They shall forget their shame and all their trespasses
by which they have trespassed against Me when they lived safely in their land
and no one made them afraid.
27 (Eze 36:23-24; 38:16) When I have brought them back from the peoples
and gathered them out of the lands of their enemies, then I shall be
sanctified in them in the sight of many nations.
28 (Eze 39:22) Then they shall know that I am the Lord their God
who caused them to be led into captivity among the nations,
and then gathered them again to their own land and have left none of them
there anymore.
29 (Joel 2:28; Isa 32:15) Nor will I hide My face from them anymore.
For I will have poured out My Spirit on the house of Israel,
says the Lord God.
Ezekiel 39
[1] Therefore, thou son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus saith
the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech
and Tubal:
[2] And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and
will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon
the mountains of Israel:
[3] And I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause thine
arrows to fall out of thy right hand.
[4] Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou, and all thy bands,
and the people that is with thee: I will give thee unto the ravenous birds
of every sort, and to the beasts of the field to be devoured.
[5] Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord
GOD.
[6] And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in
the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD.
[7] So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel; and
I will not let them pollute my holy name any more: and the heathen shall
know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel.
[8] Behold, it is come, and it is done, saith the Lord GOD; this is the day
whereof I have spoken.
[9] And they that dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth, and shall
set on fire and burn the weapons, both the shields and the bucklers, the
bows and the arrows, and the handstaves, and the spears, and they shall burn
them with fire seven years:
[10] So that they shall take no wood out of the field, neither cut down any
out of the forests; for they shall burn the weapons with fire: and they
shall spoil those that spoiled them, and rob those that robbed them, saith
the Lord GOD.
[11] And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will give unto Gog a
place there of graves in Israel, the valley of the passengers on the east of
the sea: and it shall stop the noses of the passengers: and there shall they
bury Gog and all his multitude: and they shall call it The valley of
Hamon-gog.
[12] And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying of them, that
they may cleanse the land.
[13] Yea, all the people of the land shall bury them; and it shall be to
them a renown the day that I shall be glorified, saith the Lord GOD.
[14] And they shall sever out men of continual employment, passing through
the land to bury with the passengers those that remain upon the face of the
earth, to cleanse it: after the end of seven months shall they search.
[15] And the passengers that pass through the land, when any seeth a man's
bone, then shall he set up a sign by it, till the buriers have buried it in
the valley of Hamon-gog.
[16] And also the name of the city shall be Hamonah. Thus shall they cleanse
the land.
[17] And, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; Speak unto every
feathered fowl, and to every beast of the field, Assemble yourselves, and
come; gather yourselves on every side to my sacrifice that I do sacrifice
for you, even a great sacrifice upon the mountains of Israel, that ye may
eat flesh, and drink blood.
[18] Ye shall eat the flesh of the mighty, and drink the blood of the
princes of the earth, of rams, of lambs, and of goats, of bullocks, all of
them fatlings of Bashan.
[19] And ye shall eat fat till ye be full, and drink blood till ye be
drunken, of my sacrifice which I have sacrificed for you.
[20] Thus ye shall be filled at my table with horses and chariots, with
mighty men, and with all men of war, saith the Lord GOD.
[21] And I will set my glory among the heathen, and all the heathen shall
see my judgment that I have executed, and my hand that I have laid upon them.
[22] So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God from
that day and forward.
[23] And the heathen shall know that the house of Israel went into captivity
for their iniquity: because they trespassed against me, therefore hid I my
face from them, and gave them into the hand of their enemies: so fell they
all by the sword.
[24] According to their uncleanness and according to their transgressions
have I done unto them, and hid my face from them.
[25] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Now will I bring again the captivity
of Jacob, and have mercy upon the whole house of Israel, and will be jealous
for my holy name;
[26] After that they have borne their shame, and all their trespasses
whereby they have trespassed against me, when they dwelt safely in their
land, and none made them afraid.
[27] When I have brought them again from the people, and gathered them out
of their enemies' lands, and am sanctified in them in the sight of many
nations;
[28] Then shall they know that I am the LORD their God, which cause them to
be led into captivity among the heathen: but I have gathered them unto
their
own land, and have left none of them any more there.
[29] Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have poured out
my spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 32
A Lament for Pharaoh and Egypt
1 (Eze 30:20; 32:17) In the twelfth year, in the twelfth month,
on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (Eze 29:3; 27:2) Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king
of Egypt and say to him:
You likened yourself to a young lion of the nations,
but you are as the monster in the seas;
and you burst forth in your rivers,
and muddied the waters with your feet,
and made foul their rivers.
3 (Eze 12:13) Thus says the Lord God:
I will therefore spread out My net over you
with a company of many peoples,
and they shall bring you up in My net.
4 (Isa 18:6; Eze 29:5) Then I will leave you upon the land;
I will cast you out on the open field,
and I will cause all the fowl of the heavens to remain upon you.
And I will fill the beasts of the whole earth with you.
5 (Eze 31:12) I will lay your flesh upon the mountains,
and fill the valleys with your refuse.
6 (Isa 34:3; Ex 7:17) I will also water the land with your blood,
as far as the mountains;
and the rivers shall be full of you.
7 (Isa 13:10; Joel 2:31) When I put you out, I will cover the heavens
and make their stars dark;
I will cover the sun with a cloud,
and the moon shall not give its light.
8 (Ge 1:14) All the bright lights in the heavens
I will make dark over you,
and set darkness upon your land,
says the Lord God.
9 (Rev 18:10-15) I will also vex the hearts of many peoples when I bring
your destruction among the nations, into the countries
which you have not known.
10 (Eze 26:16; 27:35) Indeed, I will make many peoples amazed at you,
and their kings shall be horribly afraid for you when I brandish My sword
before them. And they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own
life, on the day of your fall.
11 For thus says the Lord God:
The sword of the king of Babylon
shall come upon you.
12 (Eze 28:7; 29:19) By the swords of the mighty,
I will cause your multitude to fall.
All of them are tyrants of the nations;
they shall destroy the pride of Egypt,
and all its multitude shall be destroyed.
13 (Eze 29:11; 29:8) I also will destroy all the beasts
from beside many waters;
nor shall the foot of man muddy them anymore,
nor the hoofs of beasts muddy them.
14 Then I will make their waters settle,
and cause their rivers to run like oil,
says the Lord God.
15 (Ex 7:5; Eze 6:7) When I make the land of Egypt desolate,
and the country is destitute of that by which it was full,
when I smite all those who dwell in it,
then shall they know that I am the Lord.
16 (2Sa 1:17; 2Ch 35:25) This is the lamentation, and they shall chant it.
The daughters of the nations shall chant it. They shall chant it over Egypt
and over all her multitude, says the Lord God.
Ezekiel 32
[1] And it came to pass in the twelfth year, in the twelfth month, in the
first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king of Egypt, and say
unto him, Thou art like a young lion of the nations, and thou art as a
whale
in the seas: and thou camest forth with thy rivers, and troubledst the
waters with thy feet, and fouledst their rivers.
[3] Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will therefore spread out my net over thee
with a company of many people; and they shall bring thee up in my net.
[4] Then will I leave thee upon the land, I will cast thee forth upon the
open field, and will cause all the fowls of the heaven to remain upon thee,
and I will fill the beasts of the whole earth with thee.
[5] And I will lay thy flesh upon the mountains, and fill the valleys with
thy height.
[6] I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou swimmest,
even to
the mountains; and the rivers shall be full of thee.
[7] And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the
stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall
not give her light.
[8] All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set
darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord GOD.
[9] I will also vex the hearts of many people, when I shall bring thy
destruction among the nations, into the countries which thou hast not
known.
[10] Yea, I will make many people amazed at thee, and their kings shall be
horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and
they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day
of thy fall.
[11] For thus saith the Lord GOD; The sword of the king of Babylon shall
come upon thee.
[12] By the swords of the mighty will I cause thy multitude to fall, the
terrible of the nations, all of them: and they shall spoil the pomp of
Egypt, and all the multitude thereof shall be destroyed.
[13] I will destroy also all the beasts thereof from beside the great
waters; neither shall the foot of man trouble them any more, nor the hoofs
of beasts trouble them.
[14] Then will I make their waters deep, and cause their rivers to run like
oil, saith the Lord GOD.
[15] When I shall make the land of Egypt desolate, and the country shall be
destitute of that whereof it was full, when I shall smite all them that
dwell therein, then shall they know that I am the LORD.
[16] This is the lamentation wherewith they shall lament her: the daughters
of the nations shall lament her: they shall lament for her, even for Egypt,
and for all her multitude, saith the Lord GOD.
2) Our Daily Bread for 29 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/29/seeds-of-time
Entitled "Seeds of Time"
Mark 4:13-20
The Parable of the Sower Explained
Mt 13:18-23; Lk 8:11-15
13 Then He said to them, "Do you not understand this parable?
How then will you understand all the parables?
14 (Mt 13:37; Mk 2:2) The sower sows the word.
15 (1Pe 5:8; Rev 20:2-3) These are those beside the path,
where the word is sown. But when they hear, Satan comes immediately
and takes away the word which is sown in their hearts.
16 (Eze 33:31-32; Mk 6:20) Others, likewise, are seed sown on rocky ground,
who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness,
17 (Mt 11:6) but have no root in themselves, and so endure for a time.
Afterward, when affliction or persecution rises for the word's sake,
immediately they fall away.
18 And others are seed sown among thorns, the ones who hear the word.
19 (1Ti 6:9-10; 6:17) But the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness
of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word,
and it proves unfruitful.
20 (Mk 4:8; Jn 15:4-5) Still others are seed sown on good ground,
those who hear the word, and receive it, and bear fruit: thirty,
sixty, or a hundred times as much."
[13] And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye
know all parables?
[14] The sower soweth the word.
[15] And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when
they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was
sown in their hearts.
[16] And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when
they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
[17] And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time:
afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake,
immediately they are offended.
[18] And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
[19] And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the
lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
[20] And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the
word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty,
and some an hundred.
In 1879, people watching William Beal would likely think he was loony. They'd
see the professor of botany filling twenty bottles with various seeds, then
burying them in deep soil. What they didn't know was that Beal was conducting
a seed viability experiment that would span centuries. Every twenty years a
bottle would be dug up to plant its seeds and see which seeds would germinate.
Jesus talked a lot about seed planting, often likening the sowing of seed to
the spreading of "the word" (Mark 4:15). He taught that some seeds are
snatched by Satan, others have no foundation and don't take root, and yet
others are hampered by the life around them and are choked out (vv. 15-19).
As we spread the good news, it's not up to us which seeds will survive.
Our job is simply to sow the gospel-to tell others about Jesus: "Go into all
the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation" (16:15 esv).
In 2021, another of Beal's bottles was dug up. The seeds were planted by
researchers and some sprouted, having survived more than 142 years.
As God works through us and we share our faith with others, we never know
if the word we share will take root or when. But we're to be encouraged that
our sowing of the good news might, even after many years, be received by
someone who will "accept it, and produce a crop" (4:20).
By: Kenneth Petersen
Reflect & Pray
Consider an example of how you shared the good news with someone.
How did that person respond? How are you praying for that person today?
Dear God, please give me courage to share Jesus with friends and colleagues.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 2 - Earning Death
Romans 6:23
23 (Ro 5:12; Ge 2:17; Ro 2:7) For the wages of sin is death,
but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
"I only want my rights," declares the belligerent Big Ghost, one of the
characters in C. S. Lewis's classic, The Great Divorce. "I'm not asking
for anybody's bleeding charity."
"Then do. At once," his angelic friend Len urges. "Ask for the Bleeding
Charity. Everything is here for the asking and nothing can be bought."
Often we are much like the Ghost in Lewis's tale of heaven and hell.
We want "What we deserve," and being blind to our own sin, we think
we deserve praise, or al least mercy. But Paul is very clear on what
we have coming: "The wages of sin is death".
We work for our wages - we've earned our paycheque, and we deserve it.
We don't have to thank anyone for paying us - it's our due, not a gift.
Similarly, the paycheque issued to us in renumeration for our sin is
what we deserve: death.
Yet, if we are willing to lay aside our pride and accept God's gift,
we can live. "The gift of God is eternal life." Nothing we can do or say
can make us worthy of the gift of life. We are sinners by nature and we
rebel against God in our choices. Yet God, in Christ, offers grace to us,
freedom from sin, liberty from the burden of trying to earn his favour.
Ironically, freedom and peace in the Christian life come not through
justifying ourselves and making ourselves look good, but through
acknowledging the depth of our sin ad our ability to do anything about it.
When we realise that we are trapped in out sinful selves and only
Christ can free us, then we are ready to journey toward grace and freedom.
Application
a) In what way's have I tried to "earn" the gift of eternal life?
b) What can I do to focus on God's grace and realise
that I cannot accomplish my own salvation?
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."
21 So is he that layeth 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.
7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold,
the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long
patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord
draweth nigh.
9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned:
behold, the judge standeth before the door.
10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord,
for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.
11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience
of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful,
and of tender mercy.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 29 of the Month
a) Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion (
Ps 139:13-16
13 You brought my inner parts into being;
You wove me in my mother's womb.
14 I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder;
marvelous are Your works,
and You know me completely.
15 My frame was not hidden from You
when I was made in secret,
and intricately put together in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw me unformed,
yet in Your book
all my days were written,
before any of them came into being.
13 For thou hast possessed my reins:
Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:
Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.
15 My substance was not hid from thee,
When I was made in secret, and curiously wrought
in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;
And in thy book all my members were written,
Which in continuance were fashioned,
When as yet there was none of them.
)
b) Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight (
Gal 2:10
10 (Ac 24:17) Only they requested that we should remember the poor,
which I also was eager to do.
10 Only they would that we should remember the poor;
the same which I also was forward to do.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord for His Word wil not return void.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please give me courage to share Jesus with
friends and colleagues."
Pray to the Lord and pray to confess your sins daily.
Pray to the Lord and pray to lay treasure in Heaven.
Pray to the Lord and pray for long patience.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion
Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight.
Pray that the faith of persecuted Christians in Yemen who are fored to leave
will not be shaken.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Posted by DSY on Sunday, August 28. 2022
Day 240, 28 August 2022
At https://www.calvarycommunity.ca , Pastor Doug Zeiber spoke about
DIY Faith - "Avoiding DIY disasters"
4 areas to help avoid DIY disasters
A) It is NOT all about YOU - James 4:1-3
James 3:16 - 18 :
16 (1Co 3:3; Jas 3:14) For where there is envying and strife,
there is confusion and every evil work.
17 (Ro 12:9; Jas 2:4) But the wisdom that is from above is first pure,
then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits,
without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
18 (Pr 11:18; Mt 5:9) And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace
by those who make peace.
[16] For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
[17] But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable,
gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without
partiality, and without hypocrisy.
[18] And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
James 4
Friendship With the World
1 (Ro 7:23; 1Pe 2:11) Where do wars and fights among you come from?
Do they not come from your lusts that war in your body?
2 You lust and do not have, so you kill.
You desire to have and cannot obtain. You fight and war.
Yet you do not have, because you do not ask.
3 (1Jn 5:14; 3:22) You ask, and do not receive, because you ask amiss,
that you may spend it on your passions.
James 4
[1] From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even
of your lusts that war in your members?
[2] Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain:
ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
[3] Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it
upon your lusts.
i) Examine our hearts and motives - be honest and transparent
ii) Repent for sinful and selfish motives
iii) Ask God correctly
1 John 3:21-22
21 (Job 22:26; 1Co 4:4) Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us,
then we have confidence before God.
22 (Jn 8:29; 9:31) And whatever we ask, we will receive from Him,
because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing
in His sight.
[21] Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
[22] And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his
commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
John 15:5,7
5 (Php 4:13; Jn 15:16) "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who remains
in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit. For without Me you can do nothing.
7 (Jn 14:13; 15:16) If you remain in Me, and My words remain in you,
you will ask whatever you desire, and it shall be done for you.
[5] I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him,
the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
[7] If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will,
and it shall be done unto you.
B) Who's Got You Back - James 4:4-6
4 (Jn 15:19; Ro 8:7) You adulterers and adulteresses, do you not know
that the friendship with the world is **enmity** with God? Whoever therefore
will be a friend of the world is the **enemy** of God.
5 Do you think that the Scripture says in vain, "He yearns jealously
for the spirit that lives in us"(The source of this quotation is uncertain.)?
6 (Pr 3:34; 1Pe 5:5) But He gives more grace. For this reason it says:
"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."(Pr 3:34.)
[4] Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the
world is **enmity** with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world
is the **enemy** of God.
[5] Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth
in us lusteth to envy?
[6] But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud,
but giveth grace unto the humble.
Matthew 6:24
24 (Lk 16:13; 16:11; 16:9) "No one can serve two masters. For either he will
hate the one and love the other, or else he will hold to the one and despise
the other. You cannot serve God and money."
24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love
the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot
serve God and mammon.
Grace and Humility are the keys to fixing this issue.
1 Cor 2:9
9 (Isa 64:4; Mt 25:34) But as it is written,
"Eye has not seen,
nor ear heard,
nor has it entered into the heart of man
the things which God has prepared for those who love Him."
9 But as it is written,
Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard,
Neither have entered into the heart of man,
The things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
Romans 8:31
31 (Ps 118:6; Ro 4:1) What then shall we say to these things? If God is for
us, who can be against us?
31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be
against us?
God gives grace tothe humble and opposes the proud.
C) Go Low to Go high - James 4: 7 - 10
7 (Eph 4:27; 1Pe 5:8-9) Therefore submit yourselves to God.
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 (2Ch 15:2; Jas 1:8) Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.
Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
9 (Lk 6:25; Pr 14:13) Grieve and mourn and weep.
Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to Âdejection.
10 (Mt 23:12) Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord,
and He will lift you up.
[7] Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee
from you.
[8] Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye
sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
[9] Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to
mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
[10] Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Rev 3:16 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot,
I will spit you out of My mouth. ( I feel that way about lukewarm water as well)
16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot,
I will spue thee out of my mouth.
i) Lower our pride
ii) Submit to God and resist the devil
iii) Repent for being double-minded
iv) Choose to humble ourselves before Him.
D) You are not Judge Judy - James 4:11-12
Judging a Brother
11 (1Pe 2:1; Jas 5:9) Do not speak evil of one another, brothers.
He who speaks evil of his brother and judges his brother speaks
evil of the law and judges the law. If you judge the law,
you are not a doer of the law, but a judge.
12 (Mt 10:28; Ro 14:4; Isa 33:22) There is one Lawgiver who is able
to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?
[11] Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his
brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the
law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
[12] There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou
that judgest another?
Matthew 7:1
1 (Lk 6:37; Jas 4:11–12)"Judge not, that you be not judged."
1 Judge not, that ye be not judged.
i) Tame your tongue
ii) Stop criticising, gossiping, judging
iii) Obey the law - Love God & Love others
John 13:35
35 (Jn 17:21) "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you
have love for one another.”
35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love
one to another.
1 Thess 5:11
11 (Eph 4:29; Heb 10:25) So comfort yourselves together,
and edify one another, just as you are doing.
11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another,
even as also ye do.
Sermon conclusion
I) It's NOT all about You - putting God and others first
II) Who's Got You back? = Having our heart and passion completely towards
God and not the world.
III) Go Low to Go High - Walking in humility and God's Grace.
iV) Judge Judy is not God - Neither are we. We aren't to judge others - only
love and encourage them.
1)Ezekiel 34-36
Ezekiel 34
A Prophecy Against Israel's Shepherds
1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (Jer 23:1; Ps 78:71-72) Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds
of Israel. Prophesy and say to those shepherds, Thus says the Lord God:
Woe to the shepherds of Israel who feed themselves! Should not
the shepherds feed the flock?
3 (Zec 11:16; 11:5) You eat the fat and clothe yourself with the wool;
you kill those who are fed without feeding the flock.
4 (Ex 1:13-14; Eze 34:16) The diseased you have not strengthened,
nor have you healed that which was sick, nor have you bound up
that which was broken, nor have you brought back that which was driven away,
nor have you sought that which was lost. But with force and with cruelty
you have subjugated them.
5 (Mt 9:36; 1Ki 22:17) They were scattered because there was no shepherd.
And they became meat to all the beasts of the field and were scattered.
6 (Ps 142:4; 1Pe 2:25) My sheep wandered through all the mountains
and upon every high hill. Indeed, My flock was scattered upon
all the face of the earth, and no one searched or sought after them.
7 Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord:
8 As I live, says the Lord God, surely because My flock became a prey,
and My flock even became meat to every beast of the field, because
there was no shepherd, nor did My shepherds search for My flock;
but the shepherds fed themselves and did not feed My flock,
9 therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord.
10 (Jer 21:13; Eze 13:8) Thus says the Lord God: I am against the shepherds.
And I will require My flock from their hand and cause them to cease from
feeding the flock. Nor shall the shepherds feed themselves anymore,
for I will deliver My flock from their mouth so that they may not be
meat for them.
The True Shepherd
11 (Lk 19:10) For thus says the Lord God: I, even I, will search
for My sheep and seek them out.
12 (Eze 30:3; Jer 13:16) As a shepherd seeks out his flock in the day
that he is among his sheep that are scattered, so I will seek out My sheep
and will deliver them out of all the places where they have been scattered
in a cloudy and dark day.
13 (Eze 11:17) I will bring them out from the peoples, and gather them
from the countries, and bring them to their own land, and feed them upon
the mountains of Israel by the rivers and in all the inhabited
places of the country.
14 (Jn 10:9; Jer 31:12-14) I will feed them in a good pasture,
and upon the high mountains of Israel their grazing ground shall be.
There they shall lie on good grazing ground, and in a rich pasture
they shall feed upon the mountains of Israel.
15 I will feed My flock, and I will cause them to lie down, says the Lord God.
16 (Isa 10:16; 49:26) I will seek that which was lost and bring back
that which was driven away and bind up that which was broken
and will strengthen that which was sick. But I will destroy the fat
and the strong. I will feed them with judgment.
17 (Mt 25:32-33; Eze 34:20-22) As for you, O My flock, thus says
the Lord God: I will judge between sheep and cattle, between the rams
and the male goats.
18 (Nu 16:9; 16:13) Does it seem a small thing to you to have eaten up
the good pasture, that you must tread down with your feet the rest
of your pastures? Or that you should drink of the clear waters,
that you must foul the rest with your feet?
19 And as for My flock, they eat that which you have trodden with your feet,
and they drink that which you have fouled with your feet.
20 Therefore thus says the Lord God to them: I, even I, will judge between
the fat sheep and between the lean sheep.
21 (Dt 33:17; Lk 13:14-16) Because you have thrust with side
and with shoulder, and pushed all the diseased with your horns
until you have scattered them abroad,
22 (Ps 72:12-14; Jer 23:2-3) therefore I will save My flock, and they shall
no more be a prey. And I will judge between one sheep and another.
23 (Isa 40:11; Jn 10:11) I will set up one shepherd over them,
and he shall feed them, even My servant David. He shall feed
them himself and be their shepherd.
24 (Eze 36:28; 37:27) I the Lord will be their God, and My servant David
shall be prince among them. I the Lord have spoken.
25 (Isa 11:6-9; Lev 26:6) I will make with them a covenant of peace
and will cause the wild beasts to cease from the land so that they dwell
safely in the wilderness and sleep in the woods.
26 (Ge 12:2; Isa 44:3) I will make them and the places all around My hill
a blessing. And I will cause the showers to come down in their season.
They shall be showers of blessing.
27 (Jer 30:8; Lev 26:13) The tree of the field shall yield its fruit,
and the ground shall yield its increase, and they shall be safe in their land.
Then they shall know that I am the Lord, when I have broken the bands
of their yoke and delivered them out of the hand of those who enslaved them.
28 (Jer 30:10; Eze 34:25) They shall no more be a prey to the nations,
nor shall the beast of the land devour them. But they shall dwell safely
and no one shall make them afraid.
29 (Eze 36:29; Isa 4:2) I will raise up for them a planting place of renown,
and no more shall they be consumed with hunger in the land, nor shall
they bear the shame of the nations anymore.
30 (Ps 46:7; 46:11) Thus shall they know that I, the Lord their God,
am with them, and that they, the house of Israel, are My people,
says the Lord God.
31 (Ps 100:3; 78:52) As for you, My flock, the flock of My pasture,
you are men, and I am your God, says the Lord God.
Ezekiel 34
[1] And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say
unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the
shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed
the flocks?
[3] Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill them that are
fed: but ye feed not the flock.
[4] The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that
which
was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye
brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which
was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them.
[5] And they were scattered, because there is no shepherd: and they became
meat to all the beasts of the field, when they were scattered.
[6] My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every high hill:
yea, my flock was scattered upon all the face of the earth, and none did
search or seek after them.
[7] Therefore, ye shepherds, hear the word of the LORD;
[8] As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey,
and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because there was no
shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds
fed themselves, and fed not my flock;
[9] Therefore, O ye shepherds, hear the word of the LORD;
[10] Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I
will
require my flock at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the
flock; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; for I will
deliver my flock from their mouth, that they may not be meat for them.
[11] For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my
sheep, and seek them out.
[12] As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his
sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver
them
out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark
day.
[13] And I will bring them out from the people, and gather them from the
countries, and will bring them to their own land, and feed them upon the
mountains of Israel by the rivers, and in all the inhabited places of the
country.
[14] I will feed them in a good pasture, and upon the high mountains of
Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie in a good fold, and in a
fat pasture shall they feed upon the mountains of Israel.
[15] I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the
Lord
GOD.
[16] I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven
away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that
which
was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with
judgment.
[17] And as for you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I judge
between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats.
[18] Seemeth it a small thing unto you to have eaten up the good pasture,
but ye must tread down with your feet the residue of your pastures? and to
have drunk of the deep waters, but ye must foul the residue with your feet?
[19] And as for my flock, they eat that which ye have trodden with your
feet; and they drink that which ye have fouled with your feet.
[20] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD unto them; Behold, I, even I, will
judge between the fat cattle and between the lean cattle.
[21] Because ye have thrust with side and with shoulder, and pushed all the
diseased with your horns, till ye have scattered them abroad;
[22] Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey;
and I
will judge between cattle and cattle.
[23] And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even
my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.
[24] And I the LORD will be their God, and my servant David a prince among
them; I the LORD have spoken it.
[25] And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil
beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the
wilderness, and sleep in the woods.
[26] And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing;
and
I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers
of blessing.
[27] And the tree of the field shall yield her fruit, and the earth shall
yield her increase, and they shall be safe in their land, and shall know
that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bands of their yoke, and
delivered them out of the hand of those that served themselves of them.
[28] And they shall no more be a prey to the heathen, neither shall the
beast of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and none shall
make them afraid.
[29] And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no
more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the
heathen
any more.
[30] Thus shall they know that I the LORD their God am with them, and that
they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord GOD.
[31] And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God,
saith the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 35
A Prophecy Against Edom
1 Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (Ge 32:3; Eze 6:2) Son of man, set your face against Mount Seir
and prophesy against it,
3 (Jer 6:12; 15:6) and say to it, Thus says the Lord God: I am against you,
O Mount Seir, and I will stretch out My hand against you, and I will make
you a desolation and a waste.
4 (Eze 35:9; Mal 1:3-4) I will lay your cities waste, and you shall
become a desolation. Then you shall know that I am the Lord.
5 (Ps 137:7; Eze 21:25; 21:29) Because you have had a perpetual hatred
and have delivered the sons of Israel to the power of the sword
in the time of their calamity, in the time of the punishment of the end,
6 (Isa 63:2-6) therefore, as I live, says the Lord God, I will prepare you
for bloodshed, and bloodshed shall pursue you. Since you have not hated
bloodshed, therefore blood shall pursue you.
7 (Eze 29:11; 35:3) Thus I will make Mount Seir a desolation and a waste,
and cut off from it the one who passes through and the one who returns.
8 (Eze 31:12; 32:4-5) I will fill its mountains with its slain men.
On your hills and in your valleys and in all your rivers, they shall fall
who are slain with the sword.
9 (Eze 6:7; 25:13) I will make you a perpetual desolation,
and your cities shall not be inhabited. Then you shall know that
I am the Lord.
10 (Eze 36:5; 48:35) Because you have said, "These two nations
and these two countries shall be mine, and we will possess them,"
whereas the Lord was there,
11 (Ps 9:16; Mt 7:2) therefore, as I live, says the Lord God,
I will treat you according to your anger and according to your envy,
which you have showed out of your hatred against them. And I will make
Myself known among them when I have judged you.
12 (Eze 36:2) Then you shall know that I, the Lord, have heard all
your blasphemies which you have spoken against the mountains of Israel,
saying, "They are laid desolate. They are given to us to consume."
13 (Da 11:36; 1Sa 2:3) Thus with your mouth you have boasted against Me
and have multiplied your words against Me. I have heard them.
14 Thus says the Lord God: When the whole earth rejoices,
I will make you a desolation.
15 (Isa 34:5-6; La 4:21) As you rejoiced at the inheritance
of the house of Israel because it was desolate, so I will do to you.
You shall be a desolation, O Mount Seir, and all Edom, all of it.
Then they shall know that I am the Lord.
Ezekiel 35
[1] Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, set thy face against mount Seir, and prophesy against it,
[3] And say unto it, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, O mount Seir, I am
against thee, and I will stretch out mine hand against thee, and I will make
thee most desolate.
[4] I will lay thy cities waste, and thou shalt be desolate, and thou shalt
know that I am the LORD.
[5] Because thou hast had a perpetual hatred, and hast shed the blood of the
children of Israel by the force of the sword in the time of their calamity,
in the time that their iniquity had an end:
[6] Therefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will prepare thee unto
blood, and blood shall pursue thee: sith thou hast not hated blood, even
blood shall pursue thee.
[7] Thus will I make mount Seir most desolate, and cut off from it him that
passeth out and him that returneth.
[8] And I will fill his mountains with his slain men: in thy hills, and in
thy valleys, and in all thy rivers, shall they fall that are slain with the
sword.
[9] I will make thee perpetual desolations, and thy cities shall not return:
and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
[10] Because thou hast said, These two nations and these two countries shall
be mine, and we will possess it; whereas the LORD was there:
[11] Therefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will even do according to
thine anger, and according to thine envy which thou hast used out of thy
hatred against them; and I will make myself known among them, when I have
judged thee.
[12] And thou shalt know that I am the LORD, and that I have heard all thy
blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the mountains of Israel, saying,
They are laid desolate, they are given us to consume.
[13] Thus with your mouth ye have boasted against me, and have multiplied
your words against me: I have heard them.
[14] Thus saith the Lord GOD; When the whole earth rejoiceth, I will make
thee desolate.
[15] As thou didst rejoice at the inheritance of the house of Israel,
because it was desolate, so will I do unto thee: thou shalt be desolate, O
mount Seir, and all Idumea, even all of it: and they shall know that I am
the LORD.
Ezekiel 36
A Prophecy to the Mountains of Israel
1 As for you, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel and say:
O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord.
2 (Dt 32:13; Eze 25:3) Thus says the Lord God: Because theenemy has said
against you, "Aha! Even the ancient high places are our possession,"
3 (Ps 44:13-14; Jer 18:16) therefore, prophesy and say: Thus says the Lord
God: For good reason they have made you desolate and swallowed you up
on every side so that you might become a possession to the rest
of the nations, and you have been taken up on the lips of talkers
and are an infamy of the people.
4 (Dt 11:11; Eze 34:28) Therefore, O mountains of Israel, hear the word
of the Lord God: Thus says the Lord God to the mountains and to the hills,
to the rivers and to the valleys, to the desolate wastes and to the cities
that are forsaken, which became a prey and derision to the rest
of the nations that are all around;
5 (Eze 36:3; Dt 4:24) therefore thus says the Lord God: Surely in the fire
of My jealousy I have spoken against the rest of the nations and against
all Edom, who have arrogated My land into their possession with the joy of all
their hearts and with a spiteful soul, to cast it out for a prey.
6 (Ps 123:3-4; Eze 34:29) Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel
and say to the mountains and to the hills, to the rivers and to the valleys:
Thus says the Lord God: I have spoken in My jealousy and in My fury, because
you have borne the shame of the nations.
7 (Eze 20:5) Therefore, thus says the Lord God: I have lifted up My hand
that surely the nations who are about you shall themselves bear
their invectives.
8 (Isa 27:6; 4:2) But you, O mountains of Israel, you shall shoot forth
your branches and yield your fruit for My people Israel.
For they shall come soon.
9 For I am for you, and I will turn to you, and you shall be tilled and sown.
10 (Eze 36:33; Isa 27:6) And I will multiply men upon you, all the house
of Israel, all of it. And the cities shall be inhabited, and the waste places
shall be built.
11 (Mic 7:14; Jer 30:18) And I will multiply man and beast upon you. And they
shall increase and bring forth fruit. AndI will settle you as you were before
and do better to you than at the beginning. Thus you shall know that
I am the Lord.
12 (Jer 15:7) Indeed, I will cause men to walk upon you, My people Israel,
and they shall possess you, and you shall be their inheritance,
and you shall no longer bereave them of children.
13 (Nu 13:32) Thus says the Lord God: Because they say to you,
"You are a devourer of men and have bereaved your nation of children,"
14 therefore you shall devour men no more or bereave your nation of children
anymore, says the Lord God.
15 (Ps 89:50; Eze 34:29) Nor will I cause men to hear in you the invectives
of the nations anymore, nor shall you bear the reproach of the peoples
anymore, nor shall you cause your nation to fall anymore, says the Lord God.
The Restoration of Israel
16 Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
17 (Jer 2:7) Son of man, when the house of Israel lived in their own land,
they defiled it by their ways and their deeds. Their way was before Me
as the uncleanness of a woman in her impurity.
18 (2Ch 34:21; La 2:4) Therefore I poured My fury upon them for the blood
that they had shed upon the land and for their idols with which they
had polluted it.
19 (Dt 28:64; Eze 39:24) And I scattered them among the nations,
and they were dispersed throughout the countries. According to their ways
and according to their deeds, I judged them.
20 (Isa 52:5; Ro 2:24) When they entered the nations, where they went,
they profaned My holy name, because they said of them,
"These are the people of the Lord and have gone out of His land."
21 (Ps 74:18; Isa 48:9) But I had pity for My holy name, which the house
of Israel had profaned among the nations where they went.
22 (Eze 36:32; Dt 7:7-8) Therefore say to the house of Israel,
Thus says the Lord God: I do not do this for your sake, O house of Israel,
but for My holy name's sake which you have profaned among the nations
where you went.
23 (Eze 20:41; Isa 5:16) I will vindicate the sanctity of My great name
which was profaned among the nations, which you have profaned in their midst.
Then the nations shall know that I am the Lord, says the Lord God,
when I shall be sanctified among you before their eyes.
24 (Eze 37:21; 34:13) For I will take you from among the nations and gather
you out of all countries and will bring you into your own land.
25 (Heb 10:22; Ps 51:7) Then I will sprinkle clean water upon you,
and you shall be clean. From all your filthiness and from all your idols,
I will cleanse you.
26 (Ps 51:10; Eze 11:19-20) Also, I will give you a new heart,
and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will take away the stony heart
out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.
27 (Eze 37:14; Isa 59:21) I will put My Spirit within you and cause you
to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.
28 (Eze 37:27; 11:20) You will dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers.
And you will be My people, and I will be your God.
29 (Hos 2:21-23; Mt 1:21) I will also save you from all your uncleanness.
And I will call for the grain and increase it and lay no famine upon you.
30 (Eze 34:27) I will multiply the fruit of the tree and the increase
of the field so that you shall receive no more reproach of famine
among the nations.
31 (Eze 6:9; 20:43) Then you shall remember your evil ways and your deeds
that were not good, and shall loathe yourselves in your own sight
for your iniquities and your abominations.
32 (Dt 9:5; Eze 36:22) Not for your sake am I doing this, says the Lord God,
let it be known to you. Be ashamed and humiliated for your ways,
O house of Israel!
33 (Eze 36:10; Isa 58:12) Thus says the Lord God: On the day that I cleanse
you from all your iniquities, I will cause you to dwell in the cities,
and the waste places shall be built.
34 The desolate land shall be tilled, whereas it lay desolate in the sight
of all who pass by.
35 (Isa 51:3; Joel 2:3) They shall say, "This land that was desolate
has become like the garden of Eden. And the waste and desolate
and ruined cities have become fenced and inhabited."
36 (Eze 17:24; 22:14) Then the nations that are left all around you shall
know that I the Lord have built the ruined places and planted that which
was desolate. I the Lord have spoken it, and I will do it.
37 (Eze 14:3) Thus says the Lord God: This also I will let the house
of Israel ask Me to do for them: I will increase their men like a flock.
38 (Jn 10:16) As the flock for sacrifices, as the flock of Jerusalem in her
solemn feasts, so shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of men.
Then they shall know that I am the Lord.
Ezekiel 36
[1] Also, thou son of man, prophesy unto the mountains of Israel, and say,
Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD:
[2] Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the enemy hath said against you, Aha,
even the ancient high places are ours in possession:
[3] Therefore prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because they have
made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that ye might be a
possession unto the residue of the heathen, and ye are taken up in the lips
of talkers, and are an infamy of the people:
[4] Therefore, ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus
saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to
the valleys, to the desolate wastes, and to the cities that are forsaken,
which became a prey and derision to the residue of the heathen that are
round about;
[5] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Surely in the fire of my jealousy
have I spoken against the residue of the heathen, and against all Idumea,
which have appointed my land into their possession with the joy of all their
heart, with despiteful minds, to cast it out for a prey.
[6] Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel, and say unto the
mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, Thus saith
the Lord GOD; Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my fury, because
ye have borne the shame of the heathen:
[7] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I have lifted up mine hand, Surely
the heathen that are about you, they shall bear their shame.
[8] But ye, O mountains of Israel, ye shall shoot forth your branches, and
yield your fruit to my people of Israel; for they are at hand to come.
[9] For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye shall be
tilled and sown:
[10] And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, even all of
it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be builded:
[11] And I will multiply upon you man and beast; and they shall increase and
bring fruit: and I will settle you after your old estates, and will do
better unto you than at your beginnings: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
[12] Yea, I will cause men to walk upon you, even my people Israel; and they
shall possess thee, and thou shalt be their inheritance, and thou shalt no
more henceforth bereave them of men.
[13] Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because they say unto you, Thou land devourest
up men, and hast bereaved thy nations;
[14] Therefore thou shalt devour men no more, neither bereave thy nations
any more, saith the Lord GOD.
[15] Neither will I cause men to hear in thee the shame of the heathen any
more, neither shalt thou bear the reproach of the people any more, neither
shalt thou cause thy nations to fall any more, saith the Lord GOD.
[16] Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[17] Son of man, when the house of Israel dwelt in their own land, they
defiled it by their own way and by their doings: their way was before me as
the uncleanness of a removed woman.
[18] Wherefore I poured my fury upon them for the blood that they had shed
upon the land, and for their idols wherewith they had polluted it:
[19] And I scattered them among the heathen, and they were dispersed through
the countries: according to their way and according to their doings I judged
them.
[20] And when they entered unto the heathen, whither they went, they
profaned my holy name, when they said to them, These are the people of the
LORD, and are gone forth out of his land.
[21] But I had pity for mine holy name, which the house of Israel had
profaned among the heathen, whither they went.
[22] Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I do
not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name's sake,
which ye have profaned among the heathen, whither ye went.
[23] And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the
heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall
know that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD, when I shall be sanctified in
you before their eyes.
[24] For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all
countries, and will bring you into your own land.
[25] Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from
all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.
[26] A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within
you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give
you an heart of flesh.
[27] And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my
statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.
[28] And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye
shall be my people, and I will be your God.
[29] I will also save you from all your uncleannesses: and I will call for
the corn, and will increase it, and lay no famine upon you.
[30] And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of the
field, that ye shall receive no more reproach of famine among the heathen.
[31] Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were
not good, and shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities
and for your abominations.
[32] Not for your sakes do I this, saith the Lord GOD, be it known unto you:
be ashamed and confounded for your own ways, O house of Israel.
[33] Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day that I shall have cleansed you from
all your iniquities I will also cause you to dwell in the cities, and the
wastes shall be builded.
[34] And the desolate land shall be tilled, whereas it lay desolate in the
sight of all that passed by.
[35] And they shall say, This land that was desolate is become like the
garden of Eden; and the waste and desolate and ruined cities are become
fenced, and are inhabited.
[36] Then the heathen that are left round about you shall know that I the
LORD build the ruined places, and plant that that was desolate: I the LORD
have spoken it, and I will do it.
[37] Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be inquired of by the
house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a
flock.
[38] As the holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts; so
shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of men: and they shall know
that I am the LORD.
2) Our Daily Bread for 28 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/28/love-and-lean
Entitled "Plans and Providence!"
Ruth 1:11-19
11 (Ge 38:11; Dt 25:5) But Naomi said, "Turn back, my daughters.
Why would you go with me? Are there sons in my womb,
who could become your husbands?
12 Turn back, my daughters! Go, for I am too old to have a husband.
Even if I thought that there was still hope for me, that I could have
a husband tonight and give birth to sons,
13 (Jdg 2:15; Job 19:2) 1would you wait until they were grown?
Would you refrain from getting married? No, my daughters.
It is much more bitter for me than for you, for the hand of the Lord
has turned against me."
14 (Pr 17:17; 18:24) Then they raised their voices and wept aloud once more.
Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her.
15 (Jdg 11:24; Jos 24:15) Naomi said, "Look, your sister-in-law has returned
to her people and her gods. Return with her!"
16 (Ru 2:11-12) But Ruth said, "Do not urge me to leave you or to turn back
from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you stay,
I will stay. Your people shall be my people and your God my God.
17 (1Sa 3:17; 25:22) Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried.
May the Lord do thus to me, and worse,
if anything but death separates you and me!"
18 (Ac 21:14) When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her,
she said no more to her.
19 (Mt 21:10) So they both went on until they came to Bethlehem.
When they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them,
and the women asked, "Is this Naomi?"
[11] And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are
there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?
[12] Turn again, my daughters, go your way; for I am too old to have an
husband. If I should say, I have hope, if I should have an husband also to
night, and should also bear sons;
[13] Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them
from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your
sakes that the hand of the LORD is gone out against me.
[14] And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her
mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.
[15] And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people,
and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law.
[16] And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from
following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou
lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:
[17] Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do
so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.
[18] When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she
left speaking unto her.
[19] So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass,
when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them,
and they said, Is this Naomi?
Zach was funny, smart, and well-liked. But he secretly struggled with
depression. After he committed suicide at age fifteen, his mom, Lori,
said of him, "It's just hard to comprehend how someone that had so much going
for him would come to that point. Zach . . . was not exempt from suicide."
There are moments in the quiet when Lori pours out her sorrow to God. She
says that the deep sadness after suicide is
"a whole different level of grief." Yet she and her family have learned to
lean on God and others for strength, and now they're using their time to love
others who are grappling with depression.
Lori's motto has become "Love and lean." This idea is also seen in the Old
Testament story of Ruth. Naomi lost her husband and two sons-one who was
married to Ruth (Ruth 1:3–5). Naomi, bitter and depressed, urged Ruth to
return to her mother's family where she could be cared for. Ruth, though
also grieving, "clung" to her mother-in-law and committed to staying with her
and caring for her (vv. 14-17). They returned to Bethlehem, Naomi's homeland,
where Ruth would be a foreigner. But they had each other to love and lean on,
and God provided for them (2:11-12).
During our times of grief, God's love remains steady. We always have Him
to lean on as we also lean on and love others in His strength.
By: Anne Cetas
Reflect & Pray
What does it mean for you to lean on God during your times of grief?
Who may need your support right now?
Father, I'm grateful for Your faithful love and care for me.
Use me to encourage others to trust You.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 1 - Sin Universal
Romans 3:23-24
23 (Ro 3:9) For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God,
24 (Ro 4:16; Col 1:14) being justified freely by His grace
through the redemption that is in Christ ÂJesus,
23 for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
24 being justified freely by his grace through the redemption
that is in Christ Jesus:
A distinguished middle-aged man stood trembling before his church
to give his testimony. Years before, in the grip of a mental illness
that nearly destroyed his life, he had taken the life of his own daughter
and tried to kill himself. But he did not die; tried and convicted, he
spent years in prison, and even longer in the prison of his own guilt.
After the service, a young woman walked up to him and simply said,
"Thank you for sharing. I've sinned, too."
We've all sinned, too - lest we forget or rationalise, the Bible reminds
us in no uncertain terms. And the writer of these verses was no stranger
to sin: he was the Pharisee, the holier-than-thou religious leader
who officiated at the stoning death of Stephen. He was the Jew who had
scattered and killed the followers of this heretic called Christ. He
thought he was righteous while he murdered God's people.
Christians tends to establish a "hierarchy" of sin - sexual sin is "worse"
than pride: murder is "more horrible" than slander. Yet the Bible gives
no indication that god acknowledges our hierarchy. Sin is sin; all have
sinned, and if we are guilty at one point, we are guilty of all.
Rather than rationalise our individual sins as being "less bad"
than someone else's, we need to openly confess our dilemma as sinners
and turn to God for his remedy. We cannot and do not need to earn or
deserve that grace - it is a gift from God.
Application
a) Have I ever compared my sin with someone else's in order
to make myself fell like a better person? Why is such
comparison not a valid remedy for sin?
b) Why do I need to acknowledge my sin honestly before I can
receive justification?
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."
15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's
life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
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.
Bet
3 Trust in the LORD, and do good;
So shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
4 Delight thyself also in the LORD;
And he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Gimel
5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; Trust also in him;
And he shall bring it to pass.
6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light,
And thy judgment as the noonday.
Dalet
7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him:
Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way,
because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
He
8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath:
Fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
9 For evildoers shall be cut off:
But those that wait upon the LORD, they shall 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."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 28 of the Month
a) Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
(
John 5:24
24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever
hears My word and believes in Him who sent
Me has eternal life and shall not come into condemnation,
but has passed from death into life."
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word,
and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life,
and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
)
b) Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today . (
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. "
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
)
Conclusion:
Prayer: "I'm sorry for doing things way own way. I'm sorry for the mess I've
made. Please forgive me. Jesus thanks for paying the price for all my sins,
mistakes and bad choices. Come into my heart and life and world."
Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord who is the True Shepherd to guide you.
Pray to the Lord: "Father, I'm grateful for Your faithful love and care for me.
Use me to encourage others to trust You."
Pray to the Lord and pray to confess your sins daily.
Pray to the Lord and pray not to be covetous.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord's will when it comes to Evil.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today .
Pray for the wisdom, protection and legal mediation of believers who have
been caught by secret police in Morocco.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Posted by DSY on Saturday, August 27. 2022
Day 239, 27 August 2022
1)Jeremiah 42-44, Ezekiel 33:21-33
Jeremiah 42
Jeremiah Warns Against Going to Egypt
1 (Jer 6:13; 40:13) Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son
of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from
the least even to the greatest came near,
2 (Lev 26:22; Jer 36:7) and said to Jeremiah the prophet, "Please let our
supplication be accepted before you, and pray for us to the Lord your God,
even for all this remnant. For we are left but a few out of many, as your
eyes now see us.
3 (Ps 86:11; Pr 3:6) Pray that the Lord your God may show us the way
in which we should walk and the thing that we should do."
4 (Ex 8:29; 1Sa 3:17-18) Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them,
"I have heard you. I will pray to the Lord your God according to your words.
And it shall come to pass, that whatever the Lord will answer you,
I will declare it to you. I will keep nothing back from you."
5 (Ge 31:50; Jdg 11:10) Then they said to Jeremiah, "May the Lord be a true
and faithful witness against us, if we do not act according to all things
for which the Lord your God shall send you to us.
6 (Jer 7:23; Dt 5:29) Whether it is good or whether it is bad, we will
obey the voice of the Lord our God, to whom we send you so that it may
be well with us when we obey the voice of the Lord our God."
7 (Ps 27:14) At the end of ten days the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah.
8 (Jer 42:1) Then he called Johanan the son of Kareah and all the captains
of the forces that were with him and all the people from the least even
to the greatest,
9 (2Ki 19:4; 19:6) and said to them, "Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel,
to whom you sent me to present your supplication before Him:
10 (Jer 24:6; 31:28) If you will still abide in this land, then I will build
you up and not pull you down, and I will plant you and not pluck you up;
for I will relent of the disaster that I have brought on you.
11 (Ro 8:31; Isa 43:5) Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon of whom
you are now afraid. Do not be afraid of him, says the Lord. For I am with
you to save you and to deliver you from his hand.
12 (Ne 1:11; Ps 106:45-46) I will show mercies to you so that he may have
mercy on you and cause you to return to your own land.
13 (Jer 44:16; Ex 5:2) "But if you say, 'We will not dwell in this land,'
so as not to obey the voice of the Lord your God,
14 (Jer 4:19; 41:17) saying, 'No, but we will go into the land of Egypt
where we shall see no war, nor hear the sound of the trumpet,
nor have hunger for bread, and there we will dwell,'
15 (Dt 17:16; Jer 44:12-14) now therefore hear the word of the Lord,
O remnant of Judah. Thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:
If you wholly set your faces to enter into Egypt, and go to dwell there,
16 (Jer 44:27; Eze 11:8) then it shall come to pass that the sword
which you feared shall overtake you there in the land of Egypt
and the famine of which you were afraid shall follow close after you
there in Egypt. And there you shall die.
17 (Jer 42:22; 24:10) So it shall be with all the men who set their faces
to go into Egypt to sojourn there. They shall die by the sword, by famine,
and by pestilence. And none of them shall remain or escape from the disaster
that I will bring upon them.
18 (Jer 7:20; 18:16) For thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:
As My anger and My fury have been poured out upon the inhabitants
of Jerusalem, so will My fury be poured out upon you when you go to Egypt.
And you will be an execration, and an astonishment, and a curse,
and a reproach. And you shall see this place no more.
19 (Dt 17:16; Ne 9:26) "The Lord has said concerning you, O remnant of Judah,
Do not go into Egypt! Know certainly that I have admonished you this day.
20 For you have only deceived yourselves when you sent me to
the Lord your God, saying, 'Pray for us to the Lord our God. And according
to all that the Lord our God shall say, so declare to us, and we will do it.'
21 (Eze 2:7; Zec 7:11-12) Now I have this day declared it to you.
But you have not obeyed the voice of the Lord your God,
or anything for which He has sent me to you.
22 (Jer 42:17; Eze 6:11) Now therefore certainly know that you will die
by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence, in the place wherever you desire
to go and to sojourn."
Jeremiah 42
[1] Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and
Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto
the greatest, came near,
[2] And said unto Jeremiah the prophet, Let, we beseech thee, our
supplication be accepted before thee, and pray for us unto the LORD thy God,
even for all this remnant; (for we are left but a few of many, as thine eyes
do behold us:)
[3] That the LORD thy God may shew us the way wherein we may walk, and the
thing that we may do.
[4] Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you; behold, I
will pray unto the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall come
to pass, that whatsoever thing the LORD shall answer you, I will declare it
unto you; I will keep nothing back from you.
[5] Then they said to Jeremiah, The LORD be a true and faithful witness
between us, if we do not even according to all things for the which the LORD
thy God shall send thee to us.
[6] Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice of the
LORD our God, to whom we send thee; that it may be well with us, when we
obey the voice of the LORD our God.
[7] And it came to pass after ten days, that the word of the LORD came unto
Jeremiah.
[8] Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the
forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the
greatest,
[9] And said unto them, Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, unto whom ye
sent me to present your supplication before him;
[10] If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not
pull you down, and I will plant you, and not pluck you up: for I repent me
of the evil that I have done unto you.
[11] Be not afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom ye are afraid; be not
afraid of him, saith the LORD: for I am with you to save you, and to deliver
you from his hand.
[12] And I will shew mercies unto you, that he may have mercy upon you, and
cause you to return to your own land.
[13] But if ye say, We will not dwell in this land, neither obey the voice
of the LORD your God,
[14] Saying, No; but we will go into the land of Egypt, where we shall see
no war, nor hear the sound of the trumpet, nor have hunger of bread; and
there will we dwell:
[15] And now therefore hear the word of the LORD, ye remnant of Judah; Thus
saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; If ye wholly set your faces to
enter into Egypt, and go to sojourn there;
[16] Then it shall come to pass, that the sword, which ye feared, shall
overtake you there in the land of Egypt, and the famine, whereof ye were
afraid, shall follow close after you there in Egypt; and there ye shall die.
[17] So shall it be with all the men that set their faces to go into Egypt
to sojourn there; they shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the
pestilence: and none of them shall remain or escape from the evil that I
will bring upon them.
[18] For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; As mine anger and
my fury hath been poured forth upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem; so shall
my fury be poured forth upon you, when ye shall enter into Egypt: and ye
shall be an execration, and an astonishment, and a curse, and a reproach;
and ye shall see this place no more.
[19] The LORD hath said concerning you, O ye remnant of Judah; Go ye not
into Egypt: know certainly that I have admonished you this day.
[20] For ye dissembled in your hearts, when ye sent me unto the LORD your
God, saying, Pray for us unto the LORD our God; and according unto all that
the LORD our God shall say, so declare unto us, and we will do it.
[21] And now I have this day declared it to you; but ye have not obeyed the
voice of the LORD your God, nor any thing for the which he hath sent me unto
you.
[22] Now therefore know certainly that ye shall die by the sword, by the
famine, and by the pestilence, in the place whither ye desire to go and to
sojourn.
Jeremiah 43
Jeremiah Taken to Egypt
1 (Jer 26:8; 42:22) When Jeremiah had finished speaking to all the people
all these words of the Lord their God, with which the Lord their God had
sent him to them,
2 (2Ch 36:13; Isa 7:9) Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan
the son of Kareah, and all the proud men said to Jeremiah, "You speak falsely.
The Lord our God has not sent you to say, 'Do not go into Egypt to sojourn
there.'
3 (Jer 36:4; 36:10) But Baruch the son of Neriah sets you against us
to deliver us into the hand of the Chaldeans, that they might put us to death
and carry us away captives into Babylon."
4 (Jer 42:5-6; 2Ch 25:16) So Johanan the son of Kareah and all the captains
of the forces and all the people did not obey the voice of the Lord to dwell
in the land of Judah.
5 (Jer 40:11-12) But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the captains
of the forces took all the remnant of Judah who had returned
from all nations wherever they had been driven to dwell in the land of Judah,
6 (Jer 39:10; 40:7) even men, and women, and children,
and the king's daughters, and every person that Nebuzaradan the captain
of the guard had left with Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan,
and Jeremiah the prophet, and Baruch the son of Neriah.
7 (Jer 2:16; 44:1) So they came into the land of Egypt
because they did not obey the voice of the Lord.
Thus they entered as far as Tahpanhes.
8 Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying:
9 Take some large stones in your hand and hide them in the clay
in the brick kiln which is at the entrance of Pharaoh's house in Tahpanhes,
in the sight of the men of Judah,
10 (Ps 18:11; 27:5) and say to them, Thus says the Lord of Hosts,
the God of Israel: I will send and take Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon,
My servant, and will set his throne upon these stones that I have hid;
and he shall spread his royal pavilion over them.
11 (Jer 15:2; 44:13) When he comes, he shall ravage the land of Egypt
and deliver whoever is meant for death to death, and whoever is meant
for captivity to captivity, and whoever is meant for the sword to the sword.
12 (Jer 46:25; Eze 30:13) I will kindle a fire in the houses of the gods
of Egypt and he shall burn them and carry them away captives. And he shall
array himself with the land of Egypt, as a shepherd puts on his garment,
and he shall depart from there in peace.
13 He shall also break the images of Heliopolis that is in the land of Egypt,
and the houses of the gods of the Egyptians he shall burn with fire.
Jeremiah 43
[1] And it came to pass, that when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking unto
all the people all the words of the LORD their God, for which the LORD their
God had sent him to them, even all these words,
[2] Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah,
and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou speakest falsely: the LORD
our God hath not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to sojourn there:
[3] But Baruch the son of Neriah setteth thee on against us, for to deliver
us into the hand of the Chaldeans, that they might put us to death, and
carry us away captives into Babylon.
[4] So Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, and
all the people, obeyed not the voice of the LORD, to dwell in the land of
Judah.
[5] But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, took
all the remnant of Judah, that were returned from all nations, whither they
had been driven, to dwell in the land of Judah;
[6] Even men, and women, and children, and the king's daughters, and every
person that Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard had left with Gedaliah the
son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Jeremiah the prophet, and Baruch the
son of Neriah.
[7] So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of
the LORD: thus came they even to Tahpanhes.
[8] Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,
[9] Take great stones in thine hand, and hide them in the clay in the
brickkiln, which is at the entry of Pharaoh's house in Tahpanhes, in the
sight of the men of Judah;
[10] And say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel;
Behold, I will send and take Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant,
and will set his throne upon these stones that I have hid; and he shall
spread his royal pavilion over them.
[11] And when he cometh, he shall smite the land of Egypt, and deliver such
as are for death to death; and such as are for captivity to captivity; and
such as are for the sword to the sword.
[12] And I will kindle a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt; and he
shall burn them, and carry them away captives: and he shall array himself
with the land of Egypt, as a shepherd putteth on his garment; and he shall
go forth from thence in peace.
[13] He shall break also the images of Beth-shemesh, that is in the land of
Egypt; and the houses of the gods of the Egyptians shall he burn with fire.
Jeremiah 44
Idolatry Leads to Judgment
1 (Jer 46:14; Ex 14:2; Isa 11:11) The word that came to Jeremiah concerning
all the Jews which dwell in the land of Egypt, who dwell at Migdol,
and Tahpanhes, and Memphis, and in the country of Pathros,
[Or the stronghold.] saying,
2 (Isa 6:11; Jer 9:11) Thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:
You have seen all the calamity that I have brought upon Jerusalem
and upon all the cities of Judah. Look at them; today they are a desolation,
and no man dwells in them,
3 (Dt 13:6; 29:26) because of their wickedness, which they have committed
to provoke Me to anger, in that they went to burn incense
and to serve other gods, whom they did not know;
they nor you nor your fathers.
4 (Jer 7:13; 7:25) However, I sent to you all My servants the prophets,
rising early and sending them, saying, "Oh, do not do this abominable thing
that I hate."
5 But they did not listen nor incline their ear to turn from their wickedness,
not to burn incense to other gods.
6 (Isa 51:17; 51:20) Therefore My fury and My anger was poured out
and was kindled in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem;
and they are ruined and desolate, as it is this day.
7 (Nu 16:38; Jer 51:22) Now thus says the Lord God of Hosts,
the God of Israel: Why are you committing this great evil against your souls,
to cut off from you man and woman, child and infant, out of Judah,
leaving you no one to remain,
8 (Jer 42:18; 25:6-7) provoking Me to wrath with the works of your hands,
burning incense to other gods in the land of Egypt, where you have gone
to dwell, so that you might cut yourselves off
and become a curse and a reproach among all the nations of the earth?
9 (Jer 7:17-18) Have you forgotten the wickedness of your fathers,
and the wickedness of the kings of Judah, and the wickedness of their wives,
and your own wickedness, and the wickedness of your wives,
which they have committed in the land of Judah
and in the streets of Jerusalem?
10 (Pr 28:14; Jer 8:12) They are not humbled even to this day,
nor have they feared, nor have they walked in My law
and My statutes that I set before you and before your fathers.
11 (Jer 21:10; Am 9:4) Therefore thus says the Lord of Hosts,
the God of Israel: I will set My face against you for disaster,
and to cut off all Judah.
12 (Jer 42:15-18; Isa 65:15) I will take the remnant of Judah who have set
their faces to go into the land of Egypt to sojourn there,
and they all will be consumed and fall in the land of Egypt.
They will even be consumed by the sword and by the famine.
They will die, from the least even to the greatest, by the sword
and by the famine; and they will be an execration, and an astonishment,
and a curse, and a reproach.
13 (Jer 11:22; 43:11) For I will punish those who dwell in the land of Egypt,
as I have punished Jerusalem; by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence.
14 (Jer 22:26-27; Ro 9:27) So none of the remnant of Judah who have gone
into the land of Egypt to sojourn there will escape or remain,
with the result that they return into the land of Judah
to which they have a desire to return to dwell there.
For no one shall return except those who escape.
15 (Pr 11:21; Isa 1:5) Then all the men who knew that their wives
had burned incense to other gods and all the women that stood by,
a great multitude, even all the people who lived in the land of Egypt,
in Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying:
16 "As for the word that you have spoken to us in the name of the Lord,
we will not listen to you.
17 (Ne 9:34; Jer 7:18) But we will certainly do whatever we have vowed,
to burn incense to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings
to her, as we have done, we, and our fathers, our kings,
and our officials, in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem.
For then we had plenty of food, and were well off, and saw no disaster.
18 (Mal 3:13-15; Nu 11:5-6) But since we left off burning incense
to the queen of heaven and pouring out drink offerings to her,
we have been in want of all things and have been consumed by the sword
and by the famine."
19 (Jer 7:18; 44:15) The women also said, "When we burned incense
to the queen of heaven, and poured out drink offerings to her,
did we make her cakes to worship her and pour out drink offerings
to her without our husbands?"
Calamity for the Jews
20 Then Jeremiah said to all the people, to the men and to the women,
and to all the people who had given him such an answer:
21 (Ps 79:8; Isa 64:9) "The incense offerings that you burned
in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem, you,
and your fathers, your kings, and your officials,
and the people of the land, did not the Lord remember them
and did they not come into His mind?
22 (Jer 25:18; Isa 7:13) So the Lord could no longer bear it
because of the evil of your deeds and because of the abominations
which you have committed. Therefore your land is a desolation,
and an astonishment, and a curse, without an inhabitant, as it is this day.
23 (1Ki 9:9; Da 9:11-12) Because you have burned incense
and because you have sinned against the Lord and have not obeyed
the voice of the Lord, nor walked in His law, nor in His statutes,
nor in His testimonies, therefore this calamity has happened to you,
as it is this day."
24 (Jer 43:7; 42:15) Moreover Jeremiah said to all the people
and to all the women, "Hear the word of the Lord,
all Judah who are in the land of Egypt.
25 (Mt 14:9) Thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:
You and your wives have both spoken with your mouths
and fulfilled with your hand, saying, 'We will surely perform our vows
that we have vowed, to burn incense to the queen of heaven
and to pour out drink offerings to her.'
"Proceed to accomplish your vows and surely perform your vows!
26 (Ge 22:16; Ps 50:16) Yet hear the word of the Lord, all Judah
who dwells in the land of Egypt: I have sworn by My great name,
says the Lord, that My name shall no more be named in the mouth
of any man of Judah in all the land of Egypt, saying,
'As the Lord God lives.'
27 (Jer 31:28; 2Ki 21:14) I will watch over them for disaster
and not for good. And all the men of Judah who are in the land of Egypt
shall be consumed by the sword and by the famine until there is an end
of them.
28 (Jer 44:14; Isa 10:19) Yet a small number who escape the sword shall
return out of the land of Egypt into the land of Judah, and all the remnant
of Judah who have gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there will know
whose words will stand, Mine or theirs.
29 (Pr 19:21; Isa 40:8) "This will be a sign to you, says the Lord,
that I will punish you in this place so that you may know
that My words shall surely stand against you for disaster.
30 (2Ki 25:4-7; Jer 34:21) Thus says the Lord: I will give Pharaoh
Hophra the king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies
and into the hand of those who seek his life, just as I gave Zedekiah
king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon,
who was his enemy, and sought his life."
Jeremiah 44
[1] The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews which dwell in
the land of Egypt, which dwell at Migdol, and at Tahpanhes, and at Noph, and
in the country of Pathros, saying,
[2] Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Ye have seen all the
evil that I have brought upon Jerusalem, and upon all the cities of Judah;
and, behold, this day they are a desolation, and no man dwelleth therein,
[3] Because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to
anger, in that they went to burn incense, and to serve other gods, whom they
knew not, neither they, ye, nor your fathers.
[4] Howbeit I sent unto you all my servants the prophets, rising early and
sending them, saying, Oh, do not this abominable thing that I hate.
[5] But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear to turn from their
wickedness, to burn no incense unto other gods.
[6] Wherefore my fury and mine anger was poured forth, and was kindled in
the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem; and they are wasted and
desolate, as at this day.
[7] Therefore now this saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel;
Wherefore commit ye this great evil against your souls, to cut off from you
man and woman, child and suckling, out of Judah, to leave you none to
remain;
[8] In that ye provoke me unto wrath with the works of your hands, burning
incense unto other gods in the land of Egypt, whither ye be gone to dwell,
that ye might cut yourselves off, and that ye might be a curse and a
reproach among all the nations of the earth?
[9] Have ye forgotten the wickedness of your fathers, and the wickedness of
the kings of Judah, and the wickedness of their wives, and your own
wickedness, and the wickedness of your wives, which they have committed in
the land of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem?
[10] They are not humbled even unto this day, neither have they feared, nor
walked in my law, nor in my statutes, that I set before you and before your
fathers.
[11] Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I
will set my face against you for evil, and to cut off all Judah.
[12] And I will take the remnant of Judah, that have set their faces to go
into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, and they shall all be consumed, and
fall in the land of Egypt; they shall even be consumed by the sword and by
the famine: they shall die, from the least even unto the greatest, by the
sword and by the famine: and they shall be an execration, and an
astonishment, and a curse, and a reproach.
[13] For I will punish them that dwell in the land of Egypt, as I have
punished Jerusalem, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence:
[14] So that none of the remnant of Judah, which are gone into the land of
Egypt to sojourn there, shall escape or remain, that they should return into
the land of Judah, to the which they have a desire to return to dwell there:
for none shall return but such as shall escape.
[15] Then all the men which knew that their wives had burned incense unto
other gods, and all the women that stood by, a great multitude, even all the
people that dwelt in the land of Egypt, in Pathros, answered Jeremiah,
saying,
[16] As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD,
we will not hearken unto thee.
[17] But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own
mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink
offerings unto her, as we have done, we, and our fathers, our kings, and our
princes, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem: for then
had we plenty of victuals, and were well, and saw no evil.
[18] But since we left off to burn incense to the queen of heaven, and to
pour out drink offerings unto her, we have wanted all things, and have been
consumed by the sword and by the famine.
[19] And when we burned incense to the queen of heaven, and poured out drink
offerings unto her, did we make her cakes to worship her, and pour out drink
offerings unto her, without our men?
[20] Then Jeremiah said unto all the people, to the men, and to the women,
and to all the people which had given him that answer, saying,
[21] The incense that ye burned in the cities of Judah, and in the streets
of Jerusalem, ye, and your fathers, your kings, and your princes, and the
people of the land, did not the LORD remember them, and came it not into his
mind?
[22] So that the LORD could no longer bear, because of the evil of your
doings, and because of the abominations which ye have committed; therefore
is your land a desolation, and an astonishment, and a curse, without an
inhabitant, as at this day.
[23] Because ye have burned incense, and because ye have sinned against the
LORD, and have not obeyed the voice of the LORD, nor walked in his law, nor
in his statutes, nor in his testimonies; therefore this evil is happened
unto you, as at this day.
[24] Moreover Jeremiah said unto all the people, and to all the women, Hear
the word of the LORD, all Judah that are in the land of Egypt:
[25] Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying; Ye and your
wives have both spoken with your mouths, and fulfilled with your hand,
saying, We will surely perform our vows that we have vowed, to burn incense
to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her: ye will
surely accomplish your vows, and surely perform your vows.
[26] Therefore hear ye the word of the LORD, all Judah that dwell in the
land of Egypt; Behold, I have sworn by my great name, saith the LORD, that
my name shall no more be named in the mouth of any man of Judah in all the
land of Egypt, saying, The Lord GOD liveth.
[27] Behold, I will watch over them for evil, and not for good: and all the
men of Judah that are in the land of Egypt shall be consumed by the sword
and by the famine, until there be an end of them.
[28] Yet a small number that escape the sword shall return out of the land
of Egypt into the land of Judah, and all the remnant of Judah, that are gone
into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall know whose words shall stand,
mine, or theirs.
[29] And this shall be a sign unto you, saith the LORD, that I will punish
you in this place, that ye may know that my words shall surely stand against
you for evil:
[30] Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give Pharaoh-hophra king of Egypt
into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life;
as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of
Babylon, his enemy, and that sought his life.
Ezekiel 33:21-33
The Fall of Jerusalem
21 (2Ki 25:10; Eze 1:2) In the twelfth year of our captivity,
in the tenth month, on the fifth day of the month, one who had escaped
out of Jerusalem came to me, saying, "The city is taken."
22 (Eze 1:3; 3:26-27) Now the hand of the Lord was upon me in the evening,
before those who escaped came. And He opened my mouth at the time
they came to me in the morning. Therefore my mouth was opened
and I was speechless no more.
23 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
24 (Isa 51:2; Eze 33:27) Son of man, those who inhabit these wastes
in the land of Israel are saying, "Abraham was one, yet he inherited the land.
But to us who are many, the land has been given for an inheritance."
25 (Ge 9:4; Dt 12:16) Therefore say to them, Thus says the Lord God:
You eat meat with the blood in it and lift up your eyes toward
your idols as you shed blood. Should you then possess the land?
26 (Ge 27:40; Mic 2:1-2) You rely upon your sword, you work abominations,
and every one of you defiles his neighbor's wife. Should you then possess
the land?
27 (1Sa 13:6; Jer 42:22) Thus you shall say to them, Thus says the Lord God:
As I live, surely those who are in the ruins shall fall by the sword,
and him who is in the open field I will give to the beasts to be devoured,
and those who are in the forts and in the caves shall die of pestilence.
28 (Eze 7:24; Jer 44:2) For I will make the land a desolation and a waste,
and the pomp of her strength shall cease. And the mountains of Israel
shall be desolate so that none shall pass through.
29 (Eze 6:7) Then shall they know that I am the Lord, when I make the land
a desolation and a waste because of all their abominations which they have
committed.
30 (Isa 29:13; 58:2) As for you, son of man, the sons of your people
are talking about you by the walls and in the doorways of the houses;
and they speak to one another, each saying to his brother,
"Come now, and hear what the word is that comes from the Lord."
31 (Ps 78:36-37; Isa 29:13) They come to you as people come, and they sit
before you as My people, and they hear your words; but they will not do them.
For they do the lustful desires in their mouth, and their heart goes after
their covetousness.
32 (Mk 6:20) You are to them as a sensual song of one who has a pleasant
voice and can play well on an instrument. For they hear your words,
but they do not do them.
33 (Jer 28:9; Eze 2:5) When this comes to pass, and it is coming to pass,
then shall they know that a prophet has been among them.
[21] And it came to pass in the twelfth year of our captivity, in the tenth
month, in the fifth day of the month, that one that had escaped out of
Jerusalem came unto me, saying, The city is smitten.
[22] Now the hand of the LORD was upon me in the evening, afore he that was
escaped came; and had opened my mouth, until he came to me in the morning;
and my mouth was opened, and I was no more dumb.
[23] Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[24] Son of man, they that inhabit those wastes of the land of Israel
speak,
saying, Abraham was one, and he inherited the land: but we are many; the
land is given us for inheritance.
[25] Wherefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Ye eat with the
blood, and lift up your eyes toward your idols, and shed blood: and
shall ye
possess the land?
[26] Ye stand upon your sword, ye work abomination, and ye defile every one
his neighbour's wife: and shall ye possess the land?
[27] Say thou thus unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; As I live, surely
they that are in the wastes shall fall by the sword, and him that is in the
open field will I give to the beasts to be devoured, and they that be in
the
forts and in the caves shall die of the pestilence.
[28] For I will lay the land most desolate, and the pomp of her strength
shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, that none shall
pass through.
[29] Then shall they know that I am the LORD, when I have laid the land
most
desolate because of all their abominations which they have committed.
[30] Also, thou son of man, the children of thy people still are talking
against thee by the walls and in the doors of the houses, and speak one to
another, every one to his brother, saying, Come, I pray you, and hear what
is the word that cometh forth from the LORD.
[31] And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee
as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with
their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their
covetousness.
[32] And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a
pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy
words,
but they do them not.
[33] And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall they know
that a prophet hath been among them.
2) Our Daily Bread for 27 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/27/plans-and-providence
Entitled "Plans and Providence!"
James 4:13-17
Warning Against Boasting
13 (Pr 27:1; Jas 5:1) Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow
we will go into this city, spend a year there, buy and sell,
and make a profit,"
14 (Ps 102:3; 39:5) whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow.
What is your life? It is just a vapor that appears for a little while
and then vanishes away.
15 (Ac 18:21) Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord wills,
we shall live and do this or that."
16 (1Co 5:6) But now you are rejoicing in your boastings.
All such rejoicing is evil.
17 (Jn 9:41; Lk 12:47-48) Therefore, to him who knows to do good
and does not do it, it is sin.
[13] Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a
city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
[14] Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life?
It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth
away.
[15] For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this,
or that.
[16] But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.
[17] Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it
is sin.
In 2000, an upstart company operating on a movie-rental-by-mail system offered
to sell their company for $50 million to Blockbuster, the home movies and
video game rentals king at that time. Netflix had roughly 300 000
subscribers, while Blockbuster had millions and millions of them. Blockbuster
passed on the opportunity to purchase their little competitor. The result?
Today Netflix has more than 180 million subscribers and is worth nearly
$200 billion. As for Blockbuster, well . . . it went bust.
None of us can predict the future.
We're tempted to believe that we're in control of our lives and that our plans
for the future will succeed. But James says, "It is even a vapour,
that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” (4:14). Life is
brief, quick, and more fragile than we often realise. Planning is necessary,
but the sin of presumption is in the assumption that we're in control. That's
why James warns us not to "boast in [our] arrogant schemes," for
"all such boasting is evil" (v. 16).
The way to avoid this sinful practice is through grateful participation with
God. Gratitude reminds us that He's the source of every
"good and perfect gift" (1:17). Then when we come to God, we ask Him not to
simply bless our present and future plans but to help us join Him in what
He's doing. This is what it means to pray, "If it is the Lord's will" (4:15).
By: Glenn Packiam
Reflect & Pray
How are you tempted to be in control of your life?
What will it mean for you to surrender to God and participate with Him?
Dear Jesus, I relinquish my plans to You. Help me to put my trust
in You, because You never fail.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 7 - The Cost of Widsom
Proverbs 4:4,7
Proverbs 4
4 (Pr 7:2; Eph 6:4) He also taught me and said to me,
"Let your heart retain my words;
keep my commandments, and live.
7 (Mt 13:44-46) Wisdom is principal; therefore get wisdom.
And with all your getting, get understanding. "
4 He taught me also, and said unto me,
Let thine heart retain my words:
Keep my commandments, and live.
7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:
And with all thy getting get understanding.
Establishing priorities is a popular topic of conversation in our
generation. We carry appointment calendars and attend goal-setting
strategy seminars. We let machines answer our telephones so that
we won't miss any important messages, or so that we can screen calls
before we answer them. We order our lives so that we can "get ahead".
"Getting ahead" in God's kingdom, however, involves other priorities
than the ones we may set for ourselves. "Wisdom is supreme," the
principal thing, says Proverbs 4:7, "Get wisdom. Though it cost
all you have, get understanding."
Wisdom is defined as "an understanding of what is true, right, or lasting."
Biblical wisdom is not merely the accumulation of facts about God and his
teaching, but the application of those truths of life, taking on
the character of God as we mature in the image of Christ.
Such wisdom may, indeed, come at great cost. Jesus calls us to "lay
down our lives" to follow him - perhaps not literally to die, but to die
to self-centered priorities, to allow the Holy Spirit to establish
his value system in us.
"Keep my commandments and you will live," Proverbs 4:4 says. Real life -
rich, fulfilling, significant, abundant life - comes only through union
with God. The success offered by the world, the acclaim of others, material
prosperity and convenience cannot satisfy us once we have tasted
the joy of life with God in Christ.
Application
a) What does "getting wisdom" means to me?
b) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus
my attention on the priorities and values of the Lord?
4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland
Deut 8:18
18 But you must remember the Lord your God,
for it is He who gives you the ability to get wealth,
so that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers,
as it is today.
18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth
thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant
which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are lonely
PSALMS 25:15-21
15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
for He will lead my feet from the net.
16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me,
for I am isolated and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
bring me out of my distresses.
18 Look on my pain and misery,
and forgive all my sins.
19 Consider my enemies, for they are many,
and they hate me with violent hatred.
20 Watch over my life, and deliver me!
Let me not suffer shame,
for I seek refuge in You.
21 Truth and integrity will preserve me
while I wait for You.
Ain
15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD;
For he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
Pe
16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me;
For I am desolate and afflicted.
Zade
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged:
O bring thou me out of my distresses.
( Qoph)
18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain;
And forgive all my sins.
Resh
19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many;
And they hate me with cruel hatred.
Shin
20 O keep my soul, and deliver me:
Let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
Taw
21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me;
For I wait on thee.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 27 of the Month
a) Pray that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to
hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation.
(
2 Cor 10:4-5
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds,
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,
4 (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5casting down imaginations, and every high thing
that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God,
and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
)
b) Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who
are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray a prayer for your nation not to fall into a sin trap.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, I relinquish my plans to You. Help me to put
my trust in You, because You never fail. "
Pray to the Lord and pray to get Wisdom from the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know His rewards for keeping His covenant.
Pray to the Lord and pray for integrity and uprightness preserve you.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to
hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation.
Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who
are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth.
Pray for South Korean missionaries who are imprisoned in North Korea
for their ministry work.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Posted by DSY on Friday, August 26. 2022
Day 238, 26 August 2022
1)Lamentations 5
Obadiah 1
2 Kings 25:22-26
Jeremiah 40:7-16
Jeremiah 41
Lamentations 5
Lamentations 5
A Prayer for Restoration
1 (Ps 44:13-16; La 3:61) Remember, O Lord, what has come upon us;
look, and see our reproach!
2 (Zep 1:13; Isa 1:7) Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers,
our homes to foreigners.
3 (Jer 18:21; Ex 22:24) We have become orphans and fatherless;
our mothers are like widows.
4 (Isa 3:1) We must pay for the water we drink;
our wood is sold to us.
5 (Ne 9:36-37) Our pursuers are at our necks;
we labor and have no rest.
6 (Hos 9:3; 12:1) We have given our hand to Egypt and to Assyria,
to be satisfied with bread.
7 (Jer 16:12; 31:29) Our fathers sinned and are no more,
but we bear their iniquities.
8 (Ne 5:15; Zec 11:6) Slaves rule over us;
there is no one to deliver us from their hand.
9 (Jer 40:9-12) We get our bread at the peril of our lives,
because of the sword in the wilderness.
10 (La 4:8; Job 30:30) Our skin is hot as an oven,
because of the terrible famine.
11 (Zec 14:2; Isa 13:16) They ravished the women in Zion,
the virgins in the cities of Judah.
12 (La 4:16; Isa 47:6) Princes were hung up by their hands,
the faces of elders were not honored.
13 (Jdg 16:21) Young men ground at the millstones;
boys staggered under loads of wood.
14 (Jer 7:34) The elders have left the city gate,
the young men stopped their music.
15 (Am 8:10) The joy of our hearts has ceased;
our dancing has turned into mourning.
16 (Ps 89:39; Jer 13:18) The crown has fallen from our head;
woe to us, for we have sinned!
17 (Isa 1:5; La 2:11) For this our heart is faint;
for these things our eyes grow dim;
18 (Mic 3:12) because of Mount Zion, which is desolate,
with foxes walking upon it.
19 (Ps 102:12; 45:6) You, O Lord, remain forever;
Your throne endures from generation to generation.
20 (Ps 13:1; 44:24) Why do You forget us forever,
and forsake us for so long a time?
21 (Ps 80:3; Jer 31:18) Restore us to Yourself, O Lord, that we may return!
Renew our days as of old,
22 (Ps 60:1-2) unless You have utterly rejected us,
and are very angry with us.
Lamentations 5
[1] Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach.
[2] Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens.
[3] We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers are as widows.
[4] We have drunken our water for money; our wood is sold unto us.
[5] Our necks are under persecution: we labour, and have no rest.
[6] We have given the hand to the Egyptians, and to the Assyrians, to be
satisfied with bread.
[7] Our fathers have sinned, and are not; and we have borne their iniquities.
[8] Servants have ruled over us: there is none that doth deliver us out of
their hand.
[9] We gat our bread with the peril of our lives because of the sword of the
wilderness.
[10] Our skin was black like an oven because of the terrible famine.
[11] They ravished the women in Zion, and the maids in the cities of Judah.
[12] Princes are hanged up by their hand: the faces of elders were not
honoured.
[13] They took the young men to grind, and the children fell under the wood.
[14] The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their musick.
[15] The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance is turned into mourning.
[16] The crown is fallen from our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned!
[17] For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are dim.
[18] Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk
upon it.
[19] Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to
generation.
[20] Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time?
[21] Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days
as of old.
[22] But thou hast utterly rejected us; thou art very wroth against us.
Obadiah 1
Obadiah
The book of Obadiah was likely written in the sixth century BC.
Its author is the prophet Obadiah, and it is the shortest book
in the Old Testament. Nothing is known about the prophet Obadiah
except the meaning of his name, "servant or worshipper of God."
This book has one theme-the condemnation of Edom.
Obadiah prophesied that Edom would be repaid for mistreating
God's people as this people (who were descendants from Esau)
took part in the sacking of Jerusalem with the Babylonians.
Obadiah emphasized that God is sovereign over all nations a
nd that the house of Jacob would someday be restored
because of God's covenant love for His people.
Judgment on Edom
Jer 49:9-16
The vision of Obadiah.
1 Thus says the Lord God concerning Edom
(We have heard a report from the Lord
and a messenger has been sent among the nations, saying:
"Rise up! Let us rise up against it for battle!"):
2 See, I will make you small among the nations;
you will be greatly despised.
3 The pride of your heart has deceived you,
you who live in the clefts of the rock,
whose dwelling is high;
you say in your heart,
"Who will bring me down to the ground?"
4 Though you ascend high like the eagle,
and though you set your nest among the stars,
I will bring you down from there,
says the Lord.
5 If thieves came to you,
if robbers by night-
how you have been destroyed!-
would they not steal only what they want?
If grape gatherers come to you,
would they not leave gleanings?
6 How the things of Esau have been ransacked!
How his hidden treasures hunted out!
7 All your confederates have driven you to the border;
your allies have deceived and prevailed against you.
Those who eat your bread have set a trap for you.
You will not detect it.
8 On that day, says the Lord,
I will destroy the wise out of Edom,
and understanding out of Mount Esau.
9 Your mighty men shall be shattered, OTeman,
so that everyone from Mount Esau will be cut off.
Edom's Violence Against Jacob
10 For the slaughter and the violence done to your brother Jacob,
shame shall cover you,
and you shall be cut off forever.
11 On the day that you stood aside,
on the day that strangers carried off his wealth,
and foreigners entered his gates
and cast lots on Jerusalem,
you also were like one of them.
12 But you should not have gloated
on the day of your brother,
on the day of his misfortune;
you should not have rejoiced over the children of Judah
on the day of their destruction;
you should not have boasted
on the day of distress.
13 You should not have entered the gate of My people
on the day of their calamity.
You should not have gloated over the disaster of Judah [Heb. his.]
on the day of his calamity;
you should not have seized his wealth
on the day of his calamity.
14 You should not have stood at the crossroads
to cut off his fugitives;
you should not have handed over his survivors,
on the day of distress.
The Day of the Lord Is Near
15 For the day of the Lord is near
upon all the nations;
as you have done, it shall be done to you;
your deeds shall return on your own head.
16 For as you have drunk on My holy mountain,
all the nations shall drink continually;
they shall drink and swallow
and shall be as though they had never been.
17 But on Mount Zion there shall be deliverance,
and it shall be holy;
and the house of Jacob shall possess
those who dispossessed them.Gk.; Heb. their possessions.
18 The house of Jacob shall be a fire,
the house of Joseph a flame,
but the house of Esau stubble;
they shall burn them and consume them,
and there shall be no survivors
from the house of Esau,
for the Lord has spoken.
The Restoration of Israel
19 Those of the Negev shall possess
Mount Esau,
and those of the Shephelah the land
of the Philistines.
They shall possess the fields of Ephraim and the fields of Samaria,
and Benjamin shall possess Gilead.
20 The exiles of this army of the sons of Israel,
shall inherit the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath,
and the exiles of Jerusalem who are in Sepharad
shall inherit the cities of the Negev.
21 Saviours shall go up to Mount Zion
to rule Mount Esau,
and the kingdom shall be the Lord's.
Obadiah 1
[1] The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning Edom; We have
heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen,
Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle.
[2] Behold, I have made thee small among the heathen: thou art greatly
despised.
[3] The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the
clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who
shall bring me down to the ground?
[4] Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest
among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.
[5] If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night, (how art thou cut off!)
would they not have stolen till they had enough? if the grapegatherers came
to thee, would they not leave some grapes?
[6] How are the things of Esau searched out! how are his hidden things
sought up!
[7] All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border: the
men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against
thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee: there is none
understanding in him.
[8] Shall I not in that day, saith the LORD, even destroy the wise men out
of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?
[9] And thy mighty men, O Teman, shall be dismayed, to the end that every
one of the mount of Esau may be cut off by slaughter.
[10] For thy violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and
thou shalt be cut off for ever.
[11] In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day that the
strangers carried away captive his forces, and foreigners entered into his
gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them.
[12] But thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy brother in the day
that he became a stranger; neither shouldest thou have rejoiced over the
children of Judah in the day of their destruction; neither shouldest thou
have spoken proudly in the day of distress.
[13] Thou shouldest not have entered into the gate of my people in the day
of their calamity; yea, thou shouldest not have looked on their affliction
in the day of their calamity, nor have laid hands on their substance in the
day of their calamity;
[14] Neither shouldest thou have stood in the crossway, to cut off those of
his that did escape; neither shouldest thou have delivered up those of his
that did remain in the day of distress.
[15] For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast
done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own
head.
[16] For as ye have drunk upon my holy mountain, so shall all the heathen
drink continually, yea, they shall drink, and they shall swallow down, and
they shall be as though they had not been.
[17] But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness;
and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.
[18] And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a
flame, and the house of Esau for stubble, and they shall kindle in them, and
devour them; and there shall not be any remaining of the house of Esau; for
the LORD hath spoken it.
[19] And they of the south shall possess the mount of Esau; and they of the
plain the Philistines: and they shall possess the fields of Ephraim, and the
fields of Samaria: and Benjamin shall possess Gilead.
[20] And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel shall possess
that of the Canaanites, even unto Zarephath; and the captivity of Jerusalem,
which is in Sepharad, shall possess the cities of the south.
[21] And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau;
and the kingdom shall be the LORD's.
(The Palestininans are Edmoites)
2 Kings 25:22-26
Gedaliah, Governor of Judah
22 (Jer 39:14; 2Ki 22:12) Over the people who remained in the land of Judah,
whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had left, he appointed Gedaliah
the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan.
23 (Jer 40:7-9) When all the captains of the armies, they and their men,
heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah,
they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah, that is, Ishmael son of Nethaniah,
Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite,
and Jaazaniah son of the Maakathite, they and their men.
24 Gedaliah swore to them and to their men, and said to them,
"Do not be afraid of being the servants of the Chaldeans.
Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well for you."
25 But in the seventh month, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah,
the son of Elishama, of the royal line, came with ten men
and struck down Gedaliah. He died along with the Judeans
and Chaldeans who were with him at Mizpah.
26 (Jer 43:4-7) Then all the people, both small and great,
and the captains of the armies arose and went to Egypt,
for they were afraid of the Chaldeans.
[22] And as for the people that remained in the land of Judah, whom
Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had left, even over them he made Gedaliah the
son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, ruler.
[23] And when all the captains of the armies, they and their men, heard that
the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, there came to Gedaliah to
Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethahiah, and Johanan the son of Careah,
and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of
a Maachathite, they and their men.
[24] And Gedaliah sware to them, and to their men, and said unto them, Fear
not to be the servants of the Chaldees: dwell in the land, and serve the
king of Babylon; and it shall be well with you.
[25] But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of
Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, came, and ten men with
him, and smote Gedaliah, that he died, and the Jews and the Chaldees that
were with him at Mizpah.
[26] And all the people, both small and great, and the captains of the
armies, arose, and came to Egypt: for they were afraid of the Chaldees.
Jeremiah 40:7-16
Gedaliah Is Assassinated
2Ki 25:22-26
7 (Jer 39:10) Now all the captains of the forces which were in the fields,
they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah
the son of Ahikam governor in the land and had committed men to him,
and women, and children, and some of the poorest of the land who were not
carried away captive to BabÂylon.
8 (Jer 42:1; Dt 3:14; Jos 12:5) Then they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah,
even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan and Jonathan
the sons of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth,
and the sons of Ephai the Netophathite,
and Jezaniah the son of a Maakathite, they and their men.
9 (Jer 27:11; 1Sa 20:16-17) Then Gedaliah the son of Ahikam,
the son of Shaphan swore to them and to their men, saying,
"Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Dwell in the land
and serve the king of Babylon, and it will be well with you.
10 (Jer 40:12; Dt 1:38) As for me, I will dwell at Mizpah to serve
the Chaldeans who will come to us. But you, gather wine
and summer fruits and oil, and put them in your vessels
and dwell in your cities that you have taken."
11 (Isa 16:4) Likewise, also all the Jews who were in Moab,
and among the Ammonites, and in Edom, and who were
in all the countries, heard that the king of Babylon had left
a remnant of Judah, and that he had set over them
Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan.
12 (Jer 43:5) Then all the Jews returned out of all places
wherever they were driven and came to the land of Judah,
to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and gathered very much wine
and summer fruits.
13 Moreover Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains
of the forces that were in the fields, came to Gedaliah at Mizpah,
14 (Jer 41:10; 2Sa 10:1-6; Jer 25:21) and said to him,
"Do you certainly know that Baalis, the king of the Ammonites,
has sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to slay you?"
But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam did not believe them.
15 (1Sa 26:8; 2Sa 21:17) Then Johanan the son of Kareah spoke
to Gedaliah in Mizpah secretly, saying, "Let me go, please,
and I will slay Ishmael the son of Nethaniah and no man shall know it.
Why should he slay you so that all the Jews who are gathered to you
should be scattered and the remnant in Judah perish?"
16 But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam said to Johanan the son of Kareah,
"You shall not do this thing, for you speak falsely of Ishmael."
[7] Now when all the captains of the forces which were in the fields, even
they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah the son
of Ahikam governor in the land, and had committed unto him men, and women,
and children, and of the poor of the land, of them that were not carried
away captive to Babylon;
[8] Then they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah,
and Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of
Tanhumeth, and the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah the son of a
Maachathite, they and their men.
[9] And Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan sware unto them and to
their men, saying, Fear not to serve the Chaldeans: dwell in the land, and
serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.
[10] As for me, behold, I will dwell at Mizpah to serve the Chaldeans, which
will come unto us: but ye, gather ye wine, and summer fruits, and oil, and
put them in your vessels, and dwell in your cities that ye have taken.
[11] Likewise when all the Jews that were in Moab, and among the Ammonites,
and in Edom, and that were in all the countries, heard that the king of
Babylon had left a remnant of Judah, and that he had set over them Gedaliah
the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan;
[12] Even all the Jews returned out of all places whither they were driven,
and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, unto Mizpah, and gathered wine
and summer fruits very much.
[13] Moreover Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces
that were in the fields, came to Gedaliah to Mizpah,
[14] And said unto him, Dost thou certainly know that Baalis the king of the
Ammonites hath sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to slay thee? But Gedaliah
the son of Ahikam believed them not.
[15] Then Johanan the son of Kareah spake to Gedaliah in Mizpah secretly,
saying, Let me go, I pray thee, and I will slay Ishmael the son of
Nethaniah, and no man shall know it: wherefore should he slay thee, that all
the Jews which are gathered unto thee should be scattered, and the remnant
in Judah perish?
[16] But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam said unto Johanan the son of Kareah,
Thou shalt not do this thing: for thou speakest falsely of Ishmael.
Jeremiah 41
1 (Jer 40:8; Ps 41:9) In the seventh month Ishmael the son of Nethaniah,
the son of Elishama of the royal seed, and the officials of the king,
even ten men with him, came to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah.
While they were eating bread together in Mizpah,
2 (2Ki 25:25; Jer 40:5) Ishmael the son of Nethaniah
and the ten men that were with him arose and struck Gedaliah
the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan with the sword and slew him,
whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land.
3I shmael also slew all the Jews who were with him,
even with Gedaliah at Mizpah, and the Chaldeans who were found there,
and the men of war.
4 On the day after he had slain Gedaliah, when no one knew it,
5 (Dt 14:1; Jos 18:1) eighty men came from Shechem, from Shiloh,
and from Samaria, having their beards shaven, and their clothes torn,
and their bodies gashed, with offerings and incense in their hands
to bring them to the house of the Lord.
6 (2Sa 3:16; Jer 50:4) Then Ishmael the son of Nethaniah went out
from Mizpah to meet them, weeping all along as he went. As he met them,
he said to them, "Come to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam!"
7 (Ps 55:23; Isa 59:7) Yet it was so when they came into the midst
of the city that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, he and the men who were
with him, slew them and cast them into the midst of the cistern.
8 But ten men were found among those who said to Ishmael, "Do not slay us,
for we have stores in the field, of wheat and barley, and of oil and honey."
So he refrained and did not slay them among their brothers.
9 (Jdg 6:2; 1Sa 13:6) Now the cistern in which Ishmael had cast
all the dead bodies of the men, whom he had slain because of Gedaliah,
was what Asa the king had made because of Baasha the king of Israel.
And Ishmael the son of Nethaniah filled it with those who were slain.
10 (Jer 40:14; 40:7) Then Ishmael carried away captive all the rest
of the people who were in Mizpah, even the king's daughters,
and all the people who remained in Mizpah whom Nebuzaradan
the captain of the guard had committed to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam.
And Ishmael the son of Nethaniah carried them away captive,
and departed to go over to the Ammonites.
11 (Jer 40:7-8; 40:13-16) But when Johanan the son of Kareah
and all the captains of the forces that were with him heard of all
the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done,
12 (2Sa 2:13; Ge 14:14-16) then they took all the men
and went to fight with Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and found him
by the great waters that are in Gibeon.
13 And when all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan
the son of Kareah and all the captains of the forces that were with him,
they were glad.
14 So all the people whom Ishmael had carried away captive from Mizpah
turned about and returned, and went to Johanan the son of Kareah.
15 (Job 21:30; Pr 28:17) But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped
from Johanan with eight men and went to the Ammonites.
16 (Jer 42:8; 43:4-7) Then Johanan the son of Kareah and all the captains
of the forces that were with him took all the remnant of the people
whom he had recovered from Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, from Mizpah,
after he had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, even mighty men of war,
and the women, and the children, and the eunuchs, whom he had brought back
from Gibeon.
17 (2Sa 19:37-38; Jer 42:14) And they departed and lived in the habitation
of Geruth Kimham, which is by Bethlehem, intending to go to Egypt,
18 (Jer 40:5; 42:16) because of the Chaldeans. For they were afraid of them,
because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam,
whom the king of Babylon made governor in the land.
Jeremiah 41
[1] Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of
Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the
king, even ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah;
and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.
[2] Then arose Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and the ten men that were with
him, and smote Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan with the sword,
and slew him, whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land.
[3] Ishmael also slew all the Jews that were with him, even with Gedaliah,
at Mizpah, and the Chaldeans that were found there, and the men of war.
[4] And it came to pass the second day after he had slain Gedaliah, and no
man knew it,
[5] That there came certain from Shechem, from Shiloh, and from Samaria,
even fourscore men, having their beards shaven, and their clothes rent, and
having cut themselves, with offerings and incense in their hand, to bring
them to the house of the LORD.
[6] And Ishmael the son of Nethaniah went forth from Mizpah to meet them,
weeping all along as he went: and it came to pass, as he met them, he said
unto them, Come to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam.
[7] And it was so, when they came into the midst of the city, that Ishmael
the son of Nethaniah slew them, and cast them into the midst of the pit, he,
and the men that were with him.
[8] But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not:
for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and
of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.
[9] Now the pit wherein Ishmael had cast all the dead bodies of the men,
whom he had slain because of Gedaliah, was it which Asa the king had made
for fear of Baasha king of Israel: and Ishmael the son of Nethaniah filled
it with them that were slain.
[10] Then Ishmael carried away captive all the residue of the people that
were in Mizpah, even the king's daughters, and all the people that remained
in Mizpah, whom Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard had committed to
Gedaliah the son of Ahikam: and Ishmael the son of Nethaniah carried them
away captive, and departed to go over to the Ammonites.
[11] But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces
that were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah
had done,
[12] Then they took all the men, and went to fight with Ishmael the son of
Nethaniah, and found him by the great waters that are in Gibeon.
[13] Now it came to pass, that when all the people which were with Ishmael
saw Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were
with him, then they were glad.
[14] So all the people that Ishmael had carried away captive from Mizpah
cast about and returned, and went unto Johanan the son of Kareah.
[15] But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with eight men,
and went to the Ammonites.
[16] Then took Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces
that were with him, all the remnant of the people whom he had recovered from
Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, from Mizpah, after that he had slain Gedaliah
the son of Ahikam, even mighty men of war, and the women, and the children,
and the eunuchs, whom he had brought again from Gibeon:
[17] And they departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is by
Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,
[18] Because of the Chaldeans: for they were afraid of them, because Ishmael
the son of Nethaniah had slain Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, whom the king of
Babylon made governor in the land.
2) Our Daily Bread for 26 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/26/just-ask
Entitled "Just Ask!"
Philippians 4:4-7
4 (Php 3:1; Ro 12:12) Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
5 (Jas 5:8-9) Let everyone come to know your gentleness. The Lord is at hand.
6 (Eph 6:18; Mt 6:25-33) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer
and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known to God.
7 (Jn 14:27; Col 3:15; Isa 26:3) And the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
[4] Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
[5] Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
[6] Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
[7] And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your
hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
James 4:2
2 You lust and do not have, so you kill. You desire to have and cannot obtain.
You fight and war. Yet you do not have, because you do not ask.
2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain:
ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
The gleeful shouts arising from our basement came from my wife, Shirley. For
hours she'd wrestled with a newsletter project, and she was ready to be done
with it. In her anxiety and uncertainty about how to move forward, she prayed
for God's help. She also reached out to Facebook friends and soon the project
was completed-a team effort.
While a newsletter project is a little thing in life, small (and not so small)
things can bring about worry or anxiousness. Perhaps you're a parent walking
through the stages of childrearing for the first time; a student facing
newfound academic challenges; a person grieving the loss of a loved one;
or someone experiencing a home, work, or ministry challenge.
Sometimes we're needlessly on edge because we don't
ask God for help (James 4:2).
Paul pointed the followers of Jesus in Philippi and us to our first line of
defense in times of need: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every
situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests
to God" (Philippians 4:6). When life gets complicated, we need reminders
like the one from the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus":
Oh what peace we often forfeit,
oh what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry,
everything to God in prayer.
And perhaps in our asking God for help, He'll lead us to ask people who can
assist us.
By: Arthur Jackson
Reflect & Pray
What situations challenge you that you can bring to God in prayer?
Why do you hesitate to ask Him or others for help?
Dear God, forgive me for not bringing my burdens to You
in prayer. Help me to reach out to others and ask for help too.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 6 - Shielded by the Word
Proverbs 30:5
5 (Ps 12:6; 18:30) Every word of God is pure;
He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.
5 Every word of God is pure:
He is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
A wife of ten years, betrayed by her husband's infidelity, declares that
she will never trust a man again. A teenage son says of his father, "I
can't depend on him anymore! Dad always talk big and makes promises,
but he never does what he says." A career woman, her reputation
undermined by gossip, leaves the church broken, and never returns.
Human beings are weak, volatile, unfaithful creatures; often we
break our word and hurt others in the process. But the Scripture
clearly assures us that God's Word is not like the word of man.
God always remains faithful to his Word, always fulfills his promises,
always does what he says he will do.
God's word is pure (or flawless), Proverbs 30:5 says. His Word
is not distorted with mixed motives or flawed by untruth. God's Word
is dependable, able to support and lift us up, able to speak
encouragement to us. His Word is a "shield" a protection for us
against the onslaughts of the Enemy, a place of refuge from the struggle
and confusion of daily life.
We live in a world that recognises no absolute truth. Morality,
values, relationships, ethics - every decision of life, it seems,
"depends on the situation." But in the midst of the confusion,
God interjects his Word - timeless, pure, trustworthy, reliable.
We can depend upon God's Word. We can turn to him to verify who we are
and the purposes for which we were created. We can find refuge in his truth,
and rest in the knowledge that whatever he says, he will do.
Application
a) In my own experience, how have I found God's Word
to be different from the word of men and women?
b) In what areas of my life do I need the assurance of the validity
and dependability of God's Word?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Proverbs 22:7
7 The rich rules over the poor,
and the borrower is servant to the lender.
7 The rich ruleth 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."
1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so,
I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,
and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest;
and how can we know the way?
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also:
and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those
who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 26 of the Month
a) Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ (Matt 5:16
16 Let your light so shine before men that they may
see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your
good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
)
b) Pray for the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut
I) Pray for the leaders of Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut,
that God's Spirit would influence then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge
of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
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Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray a prayer of intersession for your nation.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, forgive me for not bringing my burdens to You
in prayer. Help me to reach out to others and ask for help too."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know that His Word is Dependable.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know about finances.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Our Heavenly Father has a place for us.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ.
Pray for those proclaiming the Gospel in the North of Mali,
a stronghold for Islamic activity .
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Posted by DSY on Thursday, August 25. 2022
Day 237, 24 August 2022
1)Lamentations 2-4
Lamentations 2
The Anger of God Over Jerusalem
1 (Ps 99:5; 132:7) How the Lord has covered the daughter of Zion
with a cloud in His anger!
He has cast down from heaven to the earth
the beauty of Israel;
He has not remembered His footstool
in the day of His anger.
2 (Ps 89:39-40; La 2:17) The Lord has swallowed up without mercy
all the habitations of Jacob;
In His wrath He has thrown down
the strongholds of the daughter of Judah;
He has brought them down to the ground;
He has profaned the kingdom and its princes.
3 (Ps 74:11; 75:5) He has cut off in fierce anger
all the might of Israel;
He has drawn back His right hand
from before the enemy.
He has burned against Jacob
like a flaming fire, devouring all around.
4 (Isa 42:25; Jer 7:20) He has bent His bow like an enemy,
with his right hand set like an adversary;
He has killed all who were pleasant to His eye;
in the tabernacle of the daughter of Zion,
He has poured out His fury like fire.
5 (La 2:2; Jer 30:14) The Lord has become like an enemy;
He has swallowed up Israel,
He has swallowed up all her palaces;
He has destroyed her strongholds,
and has increased mourning and lamentation
in the daughter of Judah.
6 (La 1:4; Zep 3:18) He has violently taken away His tabernacle
as if it were a garden;
He has destroyed His place of assembly;
the Lord has caused the solemn feasts and Sabbaths
to be forgotten in Zion.
In his fierce indignation He has despised the king and the priest.
7 (Ps 74:3-8; 78:59-61) The Lord has scorned His altar,
He has disowned His sanctuary;
He has given up the walls of her palaces
into the hand of the enemy.
They have made a noise in the house of the Lord
as on the day of a solemn feast.
8 (2Ki 21:13; Isa 3:26) The Lord has purposed to destroy
the wall of the daughter of Zion.
He has stretched out a line;
He has not withdrawn His hand from destroying;
therefore He caused the rampart and the wall to lament;
they languished together.
9 (Ne 1:3; Hos 3:4) Her gates have sunk into the ground;
He has destroyed and broken her bars.
Her king and her princes are among the nations;
the Law is no more,
and her prophets find
no vision from the Lord.
10 (Isa 3:26; Job 2:12-13) The elders of the daughter of Zion
sit on the ground in silence;
they throw dust on their heads
and gird themselves with sackcloth.
The virgins of Jerusalem
bow their heads to the ground.
11 (Job 16:13; La 1:16) My eyes fail with tears,
my spirit is greatly troubled;
my bile is poured on the ground
because of the destruction of the daughter of my people,
because the children and infants faint
in the streets of the city.
12 They say to their mothers,
"Where is grain and wine?"
when they faint like a wounded man
in the streets of the city,
as their life is poured out
on their mothers' bosom.
13 (La 1:12; 2Sa 5:20) What can I say for you,
to what shall I liken you,
O daughter of Jerusalem?
What shall I compare with you,
that I may comfort you,
O virgin daughter of Zion?
For your devastation is great like the sea;
who can heal you?
14 (Isa 58:1; Jer 5:31) Your prophets have seen for you
false and deceptive visions;
they have not revealed your iniquity,
to bring back your captives,
but have seen for you oracles
that are false and misleading.
15 (Ps 48:2; Jer 18:16) All who pass by
clap their hands at you;
they hiss and shake their heads
at the daughter of Jerusalem, saying,
"Is this the city that men call
the perfection of beauty,
the joy of the whole earth?"
16 (Ps 35:21; La 3:46) All your enemies
have opened their mouth against you;
they hiss and gnash their teeth.
They say, "We have swallowed her up!
Certainly this is the day that we longed for;
we have found it; we have seen it."
17 (Ps 89:42; Eze 5:11) The Lord has done what He planned;
He has fulfilled His word
that He had commanded in the days of old.
He has thrown down and has not pitied,
and He has caused the enemy to rejoice over you;
He has exalted the power of your adversaries.
18 (Ps 119:145; Jer 9:1) Their heart cried to the Lord:
O wall of the daughter of Zion,
let your tears run down
like a river day and night;
give yourself no rest,
your eyes no respite!
19 (Ps 62:8; 1Sa 1:15; Isa 26:9) Arise, cry out in the night,
at the beginning of the watches;
pour out your heart like water
before the face of the Lord.
Lift your hands to Him
for the lives of your young children,
who faint for hunger
at the head of every street.
20 (Jer 19:9; La 4:10) Look, O Lord, and consider!
To whom have You done this?
Should the women eat their offspring,
the children who were born healthy?
Should the priest and the prophet be killed
in the sanctuary of the Lord?
21 (2Ch 36:17; Jer 13:14) The young and the old lie
on the ground in the streets;
my virgins and my young men
have fallen by the sword;
You have killed them in the day of Your anger,
You have slaughtered and not pitied.
22 (Jer 6:25; Ps 31:13) You have invited as to a feast day
the terrors all around;
in the day of the Lord's anger
no one escaped or survived;
those whom I held and raised
my enemy destroyed.
Lamentations 2
[1] How hath the Lord covered the daughter of Zion with a cloud in his
anger, and cast down from heaven unto the earth the beauty of Israel, and
remembered not his footstool in the day of his anger!
[2] The Lord hath swallowed up all the habitations of Jacob, and hath not
pitied: he hath thrown down in his wrath the strong holds of the daughter of
Judah; he hath brought them down to the ground: he hath polluted the kingdom
and the princes thereof.
[3] He hath cut off in his fierce anger all the horn of Israel: he hath
drawn back his right hand from before the enemy, and he burned against Jacob
like a flaming fire, which devoureth round about.
[4] He hath bent his bow like an enemy: he stood with his right hand as an
adversary, and slew all that were pleasant to the eye in the tabernacle of
the daughter of Zion: he poured out his fury like fire.
[5] The Lord was as an enemy: he hath swallowed up Israel, he hath swallowed
up all her palaces: he hath destroyed his strong holds, and hath increased
in the daughter of Judah mourning and lamentation.
[6] And he hath violently taken away his tabernacle, as if it were of a
garden: he hath destroyed his places of the assembly: the LORD hath caused
the solemn feasts and sabbaths to be forgotten in Zion, and hath
despised in the indignation of his anger the king and the priest.
[7] The Lord hath cast off his altar, he hath abhorred his sanctuary, he
hath given up into the hand of the enemy the walls of her palaces; they have
made a noise in the house of the LORD, as in the day of a solemn feast.
[8] The LORD hath purposed to destroy the wall of the daughter of Zion: he
hath stretched out a line, he hath not withdrawn his hand from destroying:
therefore he made the rampart and the wall to lament; they languished
together.
[9] Her gates are sunk into the ground; he hath destroyed and broken her
bars: her king and her princes are among the Gentiles: the law is no more;
her prophets also find no vision from the LORD.
[10] The elders of the daughter of Zion sit upon the ground, and keep
silence: they have cast up dust upon their heads; they have girded
themselves with sackcloth: the virgins of Jerusalem hang down their heads to
the ground.
[11] Mine eyes do fail with tears, my bowels are troubled, my liver is
poured upon the earth, for the destruction of the daughter of my people;
because the children and the sucklings swoon in the streets of the city.
[12] They say to their mothers, Where is corn and wine? when they swooned as
the wounded in the streets of the city, when their soul was poured out into
their mothers' bosom.
[13] What thing shall I take to witness for thee? what thing shall I liken
to thee, O daughter of Jerusalem? what shall I equal to thee, that I may
comfort thee, O virgin daughter of Zion? for thy breach is great like the
sea: who can heal thee?
[14] Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have
not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity; but have seen for
thee false burdens and causes of banishment.
[15] All that pass by clap their hands at thee; they hiss and wag their head
at the daughter of Jerusalem, saying, Is this the city that men call The
perfection of beauty, The joy of the whole earth?
[16] All thine enemies have opened their mouth against thee: they hiss and
gnash the teeth: they say, We have swallowed her up: certainly this is the
day that we looked for; we have found, we have seen it.
[17] The LORD hath done that which he had devised; he hath fulfilled his
word that he had commanded in the days of old: he hath thrown down, and hath
not pitied: and he hath caused thine enemy to rejoice over thee, he hath set
up the horn of thine adversaries.
[18] Their heart cried unto the Lord, O wall of the daughter of Zion, let
tears run down like a river day and night: give thyself no rest; let not
the apple of thine eye cease.
[19] Arise, cry out in the night: in the beginning of the watches pour out
thine heart like water before the face of the Lord: lift up thy hands toward
him for the life of thy young children, that faint for hunger in the top of
every street.
[20] Behold, O LORD, and consider to whom thou hast done this. Shall the
women eat their fruit, and children of a span long? shall the priest and the
prophet be slain in the sanctuary of the Lord?
[21] The young and the old lie on the ground in the streets: my virgins and
my young men are fallen by the sword; thou hast slain them in the day of
thine anger; thou hast killed, and not pitied.
[22] Thou hast called as in a solemn day my terrors round about, so that in
the day of the LORD's anger none escaped nor remained: those that I have
swaddled and brought up hath mine enemy consumed.
Lamentations 3
The Prophet's Anguish
1 (Ps 88:7; Job 19:21) I am the man who has seen affliction
by the rod of His wrath.
2 (Job 30:26; Isa 59:9) He has driven and brought me
into darkness without any light.
3 Surely against me has He turned His hand
continually, the whole day long.
4 (Ps 51:8; Isa 38:13) My flesh and my skin He has made waste away;
He has broken my bones;
5 (La 3:19; Jer 23:15) He has besieged and enveloped me
with gall and travail.
6 (Ps 88:5-6; 143:3) He has set me in dark places,
like the dead of long ago.
7 (Job 3:23; 19:8) He has hedged me in so that I cannot get out;
He has made my chain heavy.
8 (Job 30:20; Ps 22:2) Even when I cry for help, He shuts out my prayer.
9 (Isa 63:17) He has blocked my ways with hewn stone;
He has made my paths crooked.
10 He is to me a bear lying in wait, a lion in hiding.
11 (Hos 6:1; Job 16:12-13) He has turned aside my ways and torn me in pieces;
He has made me desolate.
12 (Job 7:20; Ps 38:2) He has bent His bow
and set me as a target for the arrow.
13 (Job 6:4) He has caused the arrows of His quiver to pierce my inward parts.
14 (Jer 20:7; La 3:63) I have become the derision of all my people,
their mocking song all the day.
15 (Jer 9:15) He has filled me with bitterness,
He has sated me with wormwood.
16 (Pr 20:17; Jer 6:26) He has made my teeth grind on gravel,
and covered me with ashes.
17 (Isa 59:11) My soul is bereft of peace;
I have forgotten prosperity.
18 (Job 17:15; Eze 37:11) So I say, "My strength and my hope
from the Lord have perished."
19 (La 3:5; 3:15) Remember my affliction and my misery,
the wormwood and the gall.
20 (Ps 42:5-6; 42:11) Surely my soul remembers and is humbled within me.
21 (Ps 130:7) But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope:
22 (Mal 3:6; Ps 78:38) It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed;
His compassions do not fail.
23 (Zep 3:5; Ps 36:5) They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.
24 (Ps 16:5; 73:26) "The Lord is my portion," says my soul,
"therefore I will hope in Him."
25 (Isa 25:9; 30:18) The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
to the soul who seeks Him.
26 (Ps 37:7; 130:5) It is good that a man should wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
27 (Ecc 12:1) It is good for a man to bear the yoke in his youth.
28 (Jer 15:17; La 2:10) Let him sit alone in silence when it is laid on him;
29 (Job 40:4) let him put his mouth in the dust-there may yet be hope.
30 (Isa 50:6; Job 16:10) Let him give his cheek to the one who strikes,
and let him be filled with insults.
31 (Ps 94:14; 77:7) For the Lord will not cast off forever.
32 (Ps 78:38; Hos 11:8) But though He causes grief,
yet He will have compassion according to the abundance of His mercies.
33 (Eze 33:11) For He does not afflict from His heart,
nor grieve the sons of men.
34 To crush underfoot all the prisoners of the earth,
35 to turn aside the justice due a man in the presence of the Most High,
36 (Hab 1:13) to subvert a man in his cause, the Lord does not approve.
37 (Ps 33:9-11) Who is he who speaks and it comes to pass,
unless the Lord has commanded it?
38 (Isa 45:7; Job 2:10) Is it not from the mouth of the Most High
that good and bad proceed?
39 (Mic 7:9; Pr 19:3) Why should a living man complain,
a man for the punishment of his sins?
40 (Ps 119:59; 139:23-24) Let us search and try our ways,
and return to the Lord!
41 (Ps 25:1; 28:2) Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven:
42 (2Ki 24:4; Ne 9:26) We have transgressed and rebelled;
You have not pardoned.
43 (La 2:21; 2:17; Ps 83:15) You have covered Yourself with anger
and pursued us; You have killed and not pitied.
44 (La 3:8; Ps 97:2) You have covered Yourself with a cloud,
so that no prayer should pass through.
45 (1Co 4:13) You have made us filthy refuse in the midst of the peoples.
46 (La 2:16; Ps 22:6-8) All our enemies have opened their mouths against us.
47 (Isa 24:17-18; 51:19) Panic and snare have come upon us,
desolation and destruction.
48 (La 2:11; Ps 119:136) My eyes flow with rivers of tears
for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
49 (Jer 14:17; Ps 77:2) My eyes flow and do not cease, without respite,
50 (Isa 63:15; La 5:1) until the Lord from heaven looks down and sees.
51 My eyes bring suffering to my soul
at the fate of all the daughters of my city.
52 (Ps 35:7; 35:19) My enemies chased me like a bird, without cause.
53 (Jer 38:6; 38:9) They cut off my life in the pit and cast stones on me.
54 (Jnh 2:3-5; Eze 37:11) Waters flowed over my head; I said, "I am cut off!
55 I called on Your name, O Lord, from the lowest pit.
56 (Ps 55:1; Job 34:28) You have heard my plea:
"Do not close Your ear to my cry for help!"
57 (Isa 41:10; Ps 145:18) You drew near on the day I called on You,
and You said, "Do not fear!"
58 (Jer 51:36) O Lord, You have pleaded the case for my soul;
You have redeemed my life.
59 (Ps 26:1; 35:23) O Lord, You have seen the wrong done tome; judge my case.
60 (Jer 11:19-20) You have seen all their vengeance,
all their schemes against me.
61 (La 5:1; Ps 74:18) You have heard their reproach, O Lord,
all their schemes against me,
62 (Eze 36:3; Ps 59:7) the lips of my enemies and
their devices against me all the day.
63 (Ps 139:2; La 3:14) Look at their sitting down and their rising up;
I am their mocking song.
64 (Ps 28:4; Jer 11:20) Render to them a recompense, O Lord,
according to the work of their hands.
65 (Isa 6:10; Dt 2:30) Give them hardness of heart;
may Your curse be upon them!
66 (Ps 8:3; Dt 25:19) In Your anger pursue and destroy them
from under Your heavens, O Lord!
[1] I am the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.
[2] He hath led me, and brought me into darkness, but not into light.
[3] Surely against me is he turned; he turneth his hand against me all the day.
[4] My flesh and my skin hath he made old; he hath broken my bones.
[5] He hath builded against me, and compassed me with gall and travail.
[6] He hath set me in dark places, as they that be dead of old.
[7] He hath hedged me about, that I cannot get out: he hath made my chain
heavy.
[8] Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
[9] He hath inclosed my ways with hewn stone, he hath made my paths crooked.
[10] He was unto me as a bear lying in wait, and as a lion in secret places.
[11] He hath turned aside my ways, and pulled me in pieces: he hath made me
desolate.
[12] He hath bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow.
[13] He hath caused the arrows of his quiver to enter into my reins.
[14] I was a derision to all my people; and their song all the day.
[15] He hath filled me with bitterness, he hath made me drunken with wormwood.
[16] He hath also broken my teeth with gravel stones, he hath covered me
with ashes.
[17] And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity.
[18] And I said, My strength and my hope is perished from the LORD:
[19] Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall.
[20] My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me.
[21] This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.
[22] It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his
compassions fail not.
[23] They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
[24] The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
[25] The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh
him.
[26] It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the
salvation of the LORD.
[27] It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.
[28] He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.
[29] He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.
[30] He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with
reproach.
[31] For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
[32] But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the
multitude of his mercies.
[33] For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
[34] To crush under his feet all the prisoners of the earth,
[35] To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the most High,
[36] To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not.
[37] Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth
it not?
[38] Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?
[39] Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his
sins?
[40] Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.
[41] Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.
[42] We have transgressed and have rebelled: thou hast not pardoned.
[43] Thou hast covered with anger, and persecuted us: thou hast slain, thou
hast not pitied.
[44] Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that our prayer should not pass
through.
[45] Thou hast made us as the offscouring and refuse in the midst of the
people.
[46] All our enemies have opened their mouths against us.
[47] Fear and a snare is come upon us, desolation and destruction.
[48] Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the
daughter of my people.
[49] Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not, without any intermission,
[50] Till the LORD look down, and behold from heaven.
[51] Mine eye affecteth mine heart because of all the daughters of my city.
[52] Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause.
[53] They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone upon me.
[54] Waters flowed over mine head; then I said, I am cut off.
[55] I called upon thy name, O LORD, out of the low dungeon.
[56] Thou hast heard my voice: hide not thine ear at my breathing, at my cry.
[57] Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst,
Fear not.
[58] O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my
life.
[59] O LORD, thou hast seen my wrong: judge thou my cause.
[60] Thou hast seen all their vengeance and all their imaginations against me.
[61] Thou hast heard their reproach, O LORD, and all their imaginations
against me;
[62] The lips of those that rose up against me, and their device against me
all the day.
[63] Behold their sitting down, and their rising up; I am their musick.
[64] Render unto them a recompence, O LORD, according to the work of their
hands.
[65] Give them sorrow of heart, thy curse unto them.
[66] Persecute and destroy them in anger from under the heavens of the LORD.
Lamentations 4
The Punishment of Zion
1 (La 2:19; Eze 7:19-22) How the gold has become dim!
How the most fine gold has changed!
The stones of the sanctuary lie scattered
at the head of every street.
2 (Jer 19:11; Isa 30:14) The precious sons of Zion,
comparable to fine gold,
how they are esteemed as earthen pots,
the work of a potter's hands!
3 (Isa 49:15; Eze 5:10) Even the jackals offer the breast;
they nurse their young,
yet the daughter of my people has become cruel,
like ostriches in the wilderness.
4 (Ps 22:15; La 2:11-12) The tongue of the infant cleaves
to the roof of his mouth for thirst;
the children beg for bread,
but no one divides it for them.
5 (Am 6:3-7; 2Sa 1:24) Those who once ate delicacies
are desolate in the streets;
those who were brought up in scarlet
embrace ash heaps.
6 (Ge 19:25; Lk 10:12) For the iniquity of the daughter of my people
is greater than the sin of Sodom,
which was overthrown in a moment,
and no hands were wrung for her.
7 (Ps 51:7) Her princes were purer than snow,
whiter than milk;
their bodies were more ruddy than rubies,
their appearance like sapphire.
8 (Job 30:30; Ps 102:3-5) Their form is blacker than coal;
they are not recognized in the streets;
their skin cleaves to their bones,
it has become as dry as wood.
9 (Lev 26:39; Eze 24:23) Those killed by the sword
are better off than those who die of hunger,
for they pine away,
stricken for want of the fruits of the field.
10 (La 2:20; Isa 49:15) The hands of compassionate women
have boiled their own children;
they became their food in the destruction
of the daughter of my people.
11 (Jer 7:20; Eze 22:31) The Lord has fulfilled His fury,
He has poured out His fierce anger.
He kindled a fire in Zion,
and it has devoured its foundations.
12 The kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world,
would not have believed
that the adversary and the enemy could enter
the gates of Jerusalem.
13 (Jer 5:31; 6:13) This was for the sins of her prophets
and the iniquities of her priests,
who poured out in her midst the blood of the righteous.
14 (Jer 2:34; Nu 19:16) They wandered,
blind, in the streets;
they have defiled themselves with blood,
so that no one could touch their garments.
15 They cried out to them, "Depart! Unclean!
Depart, depart, do not touch us!"
Therefore they fled and wandered;
men among the nations said,
"They shall live with us no longer."
16 (Isa 9:14-16; La 5:12) The presence of the Lord scattered them;
He will regard them no more;
they do not respect the priests,
nor show favor to the elders.
17 (Eze 29:16; Isa 20:5) Our eyes failed us,
watching vainly for help;
in our watchtowers we watched
for a nation that could not save us.
18 (Am 8:2; Eze 7:2-12) They tracked our steps
so that we could not walk in our streets.
Our end drew near; our days were numbered,
for our end had come.
19 (Isa 5:26-28; Jer 4:13) Our pursuers were swifter
than the eagles of the skies.
They pursued us on the mountains;
they lay in wait for us in the wilderness.
20 (Ge 2:7; 2Sa 19:21) The breath of our life, the anointed king of the Lord,
was captured in their traps,
of whom we said, "Under his shadow
we shall live among the nations."
21 (Job 1:1; Ps 137:7) Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom,
you who dwell in the land of Uz!
The cup shall also pass to you;
you shall become drunk and strip yourself bare.
22 (Isa 40:2; Ps 137:7) The punishment of your iniquity,
O daughter of Zion, is accomplished;
He shall exile you no longer.
He shall punish your iniquity, O daughter of Edom;
He will expose your sins!
[1] How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! the
stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street.
[2] The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they
esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!
[3] Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young
ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the
wilderness.
[4] The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof of his mouth for
thirst: the young children ask bread, and no man breaketh it unto them.
[5] They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that
were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.
[6] For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is
greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a
moment, and no hands stayed on her.
[7] Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they
were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:
[8] Their visage is blacker than a coal; they are not known in the streets:
their skin cleaveth to their bones; it is withered, it is become like a stick.
[9] They that be slain with the sword are better than they that be slain
with hunger: for these pine away, stricken through for want of the
fruits of the field.
[10] The hands of the pitiful women have sodden their own children: they
were their meat in the destruction of the daughter of my people.
[11] The LORD hath accomplished his fury; he hath poured out his fierce
anger, and hath kindled a fire in Zion, and it hath devoured the foundations
thereof.
[12] The kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world, would not
have believed that the adversary and the enemy should have entered into the
gates of Jerusalem.
[13] For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, that
have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her,
[14] They have wandered as blind men in the streets, they have polluted
themselves with blood, so that men could not touch their garments.
[15] They cried unto them, Depart ye; it is unclean; depart, depart, touch
not: when they fled away and wandered, they said among the heathen, They
shall no more sojourn there.
[16] The anger of the LORD hath divided them; he will no more regard them:
they respected not the persons of the priests, they favoured not the
elders.
[17] As for us, our eyes as yet failed for our vain help: in our watching we
have watched for a nation that could not save us.
[18] They hunt our steps, that we cannot go in our streets: our end is near,
our days are fulfilled; for our end is come.
[19] Our persecutors are swifter than the eagles of the heaven: they pursued
us upon the mountains, they laid wait for us in the wilderness.
[20] The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the LORD, was taken in
their pits, of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the
heathen.
[21] Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the land of
Uz; the cup also shall pass through unto thee: thou shalt be drunken, and
shalt make thyself naked.
[22] The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion;
he will no more carry thee away into captivity: he will visit thine
iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will discover thy sins.
2) Our Daily Bread for 25 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/25/when-you-need-help
Entitled "When You Need Help"
Psalm 121
Psalms 121
A Song of Ascents.
1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills,
from where does my help come?
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He will not let your foot slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Behold, He who guards Israel
shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The Lord is your guardian;
the Lord is your shade at your right hand.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The sun shall not harm you during the day,
nor the moon during the night.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord shall protect you from all evil;
He shall preserve your soul.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming
in from now and for evermore.
Psalm 121
A Song of degrees.
[1] I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills,
From whence cometh my help.
[2] My help cometh from the LORD,
Which made heaven and earth.
[3] He will not suffer thy foot to be moved:
He that keepeth thee will not slumber.
[4] Behold, he that keepeth Israel
Shall neither slumber nor sleep.
[5] The LORD is thy keeper:
The LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
[6] The sun shall not smite thee by day,
Nor the moon by night.
[7] The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil:
He shall preserve thy soul.
[8] The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in
From this time forth, and even for evermore
It was a Monday morning, but my friend Chia-ming wasn't in the office.
He was at home, cleaning the bathroom. A month unemployed, he thought,
and no job leads. His firm had shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic
and worries about the future filled Chia-ming with fear. I need to support
my family, he thought. Where can I go for help?
In Psalm 121:1, the pilgrims to Jerusalem asked a similar question about
where to find help. The journey to the Holy City on Mount Zion was long
and potentially dangerous, with travelers enduring an arduous climb. The
challenges they faced may seem like the difficult journeys we face in life
today-trudging the path of illness, relationship problems, bereavement,
stress at work or, as in the case of Chia-ming, financial difficulty
and unemployment.
But we can take heart in the truth that the Maker of heaven and earth Himself
helps us (v. 2). He watches over our lives (vv. 3, 5, 7-8) and He knows what
we need. Shamar, the Hebrew word for "watches over," means "to guard." The
Creator of the universe is our guardian. We're in His safekeeping.
"God took care of me and my family," Chia-ming shared recently.
"And at the right time, He provided a teaching job."
As we trust and obey God, we can look ahead with hope, knowing
we're within the protective boundaries of His wisdom and love.
By: Karen Huang
What kind of help do you need from God today?
How does knowing He's the Maker of heaven and earth encourage you?
Father, thank You for being my source of help on my life's journey.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 5 - Learning by Heart
Ps 119:9,11
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) How shall a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping it according to Your word.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Your word I have hidden in my heart,
that I might not sin against You.
9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?
By taking heed thereto according to thy word.
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart,
That I might not sin against thee.
"His heart is not just in it," a gifted musician commented about the
pianist onstage. "He's here at the Orchestra Hall, playing for
thousands of people, an his technique is flawless, but something
is missing - his heart is just not in it."
The psalmist , in Psalm 119, draws a similar parallel. We "Keep our
way pure" through obedience of his Word, by ordering our lives according
to the commands of the Scriptures. But outward behaviour is not the only
essential factor in purity of life. The changes in our behaviour need to
come from the heart, from the inside out. Our "technique" for living
the Christian life may be flawless, but our obediance is founded
in heart motivation, something is certainly missing.
"I seek you with all my heart," the psalmist declares in verse 10.
Thus he can say in verse 11, "Your word I have hidden in my heart,
that I might not sin against You."
Often we refer to memorisation as "learning by heart" - and indeed
"by heart" is the biblical mandate for assimilating God's truth
into our daily lives. "By rote" or "By Mind" leaves us
intellectually overstuffed, yet spiritually starving.
When we try to apply the Word outwardly to our behaviour,
we end up in a tangle of legalism, a log "do list" by which
we hope to please God. But when we set our hearts toward God first,
then changes in our behaviour grow out of love for God and a deep
desire to serve him. Then we are truly loving and obeying God with
our whole hearts.
Application
a) In what ways have I tried to apply God's word to my behaviour
without having the truth firmly in my heart? What was the result?
b) How can I set my heart toward God and give myself more fully
to his Word?
c) What areas of my life need "purifying"? How can these verses
help me to "make my way pure"?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Proverbs 10:22
22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich ,and He adds no sorrow with it.
22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich,
And he addeth no sorrow with it.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Saddened by Loss
1 Cor 15:35-38,51-57
35 But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up?
With what body do they come?"
36 You fool! What you sow is not made alive unless it dies.
37 When you sow, you do not sow the body that shall be, but a bare kernel,
perhaps of wheat or of some other grain.
38 Then God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body.
51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall
all be changed.
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet,
for the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible,
and we shall be changed.
53 For tis corruptible will put on incorruption,
and this mortal will put on immortality.
54 When this corruptible will have put on incorruption,
and this mortal will have put on immortality,
then the saying that is written shall come to pass:
"Death is swallowed up in victory."
55 "O death, where is your sting?
O grave, where is your victory?"
56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through
our Lord Jesus Christ!
35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up?
and with what body do they come?
36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
37 and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be,
but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:
38 but God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him,
and to every seed his own body.
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall
all be changed,
52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump:
for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible,
and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption,
and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption,
and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought
to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through
our Lord Jesus Christ.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those
who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 25 of the Month
a) Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or
community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.
(Acts 2: 41,47b
41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized,
and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized:
and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
)
b) Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true
justice for all.
( Prov 11:1
1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,
but a just weight is His delight.
1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:
But a just weight is his delight.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray a prayer of intersession for your nation.
Pray to the Lord: "Father, thank You for being my source of help on my
life's journey."
Pray to the Lord and pray to keep you ways pure.
Pray to the Lord and pray to remeber His Blessings and Goodness.
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember the upcoming Rappture of the Church.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or
community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.
Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true
justice for all.
Pray fthat Iranians who experience divinely inspired dreams and visions
will come to faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Posted by DSY on Wednesday, August 24. 2022
Day 235, 23 August 2022
1) Jeremiah 39:11-18, 40:1-6 , 2 Kings 25:8-21, Jeremiah 52:12-27,
2 Chronicles 36:15-21 , Lamentations 1
Jeremiah 39:11-18
he Lord Delivers Jeremiah
11 (Jer 15:21; Ac 24:23) Now Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon gave charge
concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, saying,
12 (Pr 16:7; Ps 105:14-15) "Take him and look after him, and do not harm him.
But do to him just as he says to you."
13 (Jer 39:3) So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, Nebushazban the
Rabsaris, Nergal-Sharezer the Rabmag, and all the chief officers of
the king of Babylon
14 (Jer 38:28; 2Ki 22:12) sent and took Jeremiah out of the court
of the prison and committed him to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam,
the son of Shaphan, that he should take him home.
So he lived among the people.
15 Now the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah while he was shut up
in the court of the prison, saying:
16 (Da 9:12; Zec 1:6) Go and speak to Ebed-Melek the Ethiopian,
saying: Thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:
I will bring My words upon this city for harm and not for good.
And they shall be accomplished in that day before you.
17 (Ps 41:1-2; 50:15) But I will deliver you in that day, says the Lord,
and you shall not be given into the hand of the men of whom
you are afraid.
18 (Jer 21:9; 38:2) For I will surely deliver you, and you will not fall
by the sword; but your life will be as plunder to you,
because you have put your trust in Me, says the Lord.
Jeremiah 40
Jeremiah With Gedaliah the Governor
1 (Jer 31:15; Jos 18:25) The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord after
Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had
taken him bound in chains among all who were carried away captive of Jerusalem
and Judah who were being carried away captive to Babylon.
2 (Dt 29:24-28; Jer 22:8-9) The captain of the guard had taken Jeremiah,
and said to him: "The Lord your God has pronounced this disaster
upon this place.
3 (Ro 2:5; Jer 50:7) And the Lord has brought it and done according as He
has said. Because you have sinned against the Lord, and have not obeyed
His voice, therefore this thing has come upon you.
4 Now look, I am loosening you this day from the chains which are
on your hands. If it seems good to you to come with me to Babylon,
come and I will look well after you. But if it seems bad to you to come
with me into Babylon, never mind. See, all the land is before you.
Go wherever it seems good and right for you to go."
5 (Jer 39:14; 2Ki 8:7-9) Now while he was not yet going back, he said,
"Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan,
whom the king of Babylon has made governor over the cities of Judah,
and dwell with him among the people. Or go wherever it seems right
for you to go."
So the captain of the guard gave him rations and a gift and let him go.
6 (Jdg 20:1; Jer 39:14) Then Jeremiah went to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam
to Mizpah and lived with him among the people who were left in the land.
Jeremiah 40:1-6
Jeremiah 40
Jeremiah With Gedaliah the Governor
1 (Jer 31:15; Jos 18:25) The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord after
Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had
taken him bound in chains among all who were carried away captive of Jerusalem
and Judah who were being carried away captive to Babylon.
2 (Dt 29:24-28; Jer 22:8-9) The captain of the guard had taken Jeremiah,
and said to him: "The Lord your God has pronounced this disaster
upon this place.
3 (Ro 2:5; Jer 50:7) And the Lord has brought it and done according as He
has said. Because you have sinned against the Lord, and have not obeyed
His voice, therefore this thing has come upon you.
4 Now look, I am loosening you this day from the chains which are
on your hands. If it seems good to you to come with me to Babylon,
come and I will look well after you. But if it seems bad to you to come
with me into Babylon, never mind. See, all the land is before you.
Go wherever it seems good and right for you to go."
5 (Jer 39:14; 2Ki 8:7-9) Now while he was not yet going back, he said,
"Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan,
whom the king of Babylon has made governor over the cities of Judah,
and dwell with him among the people. Or go wherever it seems right
for you to go."
So the captain of the guard gave him rations and a gift and let him go.
6 (Jdg 20:1; Jer 39:14) Then Jeremiah went to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam
to Mizpah and lived with him among the people who were left in the land.
[1] The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, after that Nebuzar-adan
the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had taken him
being bound in chains among all that were carried away captive of Jerusalem
and Judah, which were carried away captive unto Babylon.
[2] And the captain of the guard took Jeremiah, and said unto him, The LORD
thy God hath pronounced this evil upon this place.
[3] Now the LORD hath brought it, and done according as he hath said:
because ye have sinned against the LORD, and have not obeyed his voice,
therefore this thing is come upon you.
[4] And now, behold, I loose thee this day from the chains which were upon
thine hand. If it seem good unto thee to come with me into Babylon, come;
and I will look well unto thee: but if it seem ill unto thee to come
with me
into Babylon, forbear: behold, all the land is before thee: whither it
seemeth good and convenient for thee to go, thither go.
[5] Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also to Gedaliah
the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made
governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or
go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the
guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.
[6] Then went Jeremiah unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and dwelt
with him among the people that were left in the land.
2 Kings 25:8-21
8 (Jer 52:12-16) In the fifth month, on the seventh day of the month
(that was the nineteenth year of King Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon),
Nebuzaradan, the captain of the bodyguard, a servant of the king of Babylon,
came to Jerusalem.
9 (Am 2:5; 2Ch 36:19) He burned the house of the Lord, the king's house,
and all the houses of Jerusalem. Every great house he burned with fire.
10 (Ne 1:3) All the army of the Chaldeans who were with the captain of
the guard tore down the walls of Jerusalem all around.
11 The rest of the people who remained in the city,
the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon,
and the rest of the crowd Nebuzaradan the captain of the bodyguard
took into exile.
12 (2Ki 24:14; Jer 40:7) But the captain of the bodyguard left
some of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and farmers.
13 (1Ki 7:15; 2Ch 36:18) The bronze pillars that were in the house
of the Lord, the stands, and the bronze sea that were in the house
of the Lord the Chaldeans broke in pieces, and carried their bronze
to Babylon.
14 (Ex 27:3; 1Ki 7:47-50) The pots, the shovels, the snuffers,
the incense bowls, and all the bronze implements which were used
in service they took away.
15 The fire pans and sprinkling basins that were fine gold and fine silver
the captain of the bodyguard took.
16 (1Ki 7:47) The two pillars, the one sea, and the stands,
which Solomon had made for the house of the Lord-the bronze of
all these implements was beyond weight.
17 The height of the one pillar was eighteen cubits,
[About 27 feet, or 8.1 meters.- and a bronze capital was on it.
The height of the capital was three cubits.
[About 4 1/2 feet, or 1.4 meters.] Latticework and pomegranates,
all of bronze, were on the capital all around. The second pillar with its
latticework was like it.
18 (1Ch 6:14; Ezr 7:1) The captain of the bodyguard took Seraiah
the chief priest, Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers
of the threshold.
19 (Est 1:14) From the city he took a eunuch who was an officer
over the fighting men, five men of the king's council who were found
in the city, the chief scribe of the army who mustered the people
of the land, and 60 men from the people of the land who were found
in the city.
20 Nebuzaradan captain of the bodyguard took them, and brought them
to the king of Babylon at Riblah.
21 (Dt 28:64; 2Ki 23:27) Then the king of Babylon struck them down
and killed them at Riblah in the land of Hamath.
Thus he exiled Judah from their land.
[8] And in the fifth month, on the seventh day of the month, which is the
nineteenth year of king Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, came Nebuzar-adan,
captain of the guard, a servant of the king of Babylon, unto Jerusalem:
[9] And he burnt the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all the
houses of Jerusalem, and every great man's house burnt he with fire.
[10] And all the army of the Chaldees, that were with the captain of the
guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about.
[11] Now the rest of the people that were left in the city, and the
fugitives that fell away to the king of Babylon, with the remnant of the
multitude, did Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard carry away.
[12] But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be
vinedressers and husbandmen.
[13] And the pillars of brass that were in the house of the LORD, and the
bases, and the brasen sea that was in the house of the LORD, did the
Chaldees break in pieces, and carried the brass of them to Babylon.
[14] And the pots, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the spoons, and
all the vessels of brass wherewith they ministered, took they away.
[15] And the firepans, and the bowls, and such things as were of gold, in
gold, and of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away.
[16] The two pillars, one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made for the
house of the LORD; the brass of all these vessels was without weight.
[17] The height of the one pillar was eighteen cubits, and the chapiter upon
it was brass: and the height of the chapiter three cubits; and the wreathen
work, and pomegranates upon the chapiter round about, all of brass: and like
unto these had the second pillar with wreathen work.
[18] And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and
Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:
[19] And out of the city he took an officer that was set over the men of
war, and five men of them that were in the king's presence, which were found
in the city, and the principal scribe of the host, which mustered the people
of the land, and threescore men of the people of the land that were
found in the city:
[20] And Nebuzar-adan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to
the king of Babylon to Riblah:
[21] And the king of Babylon smote them, and slew them at Riblah in the land
of Hamath. So Judah was carried away out of their land.
Jeremiah 52:12-27
The Temple Burned
12 (2Ki 25:8; Jer 39:9; 52:29) Now in the fifth month, in the tenth day
of the month, which was the nineteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon,
Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard who served the king of Babylon came into
Jerusalem,
13 (2Ch 36:19; Ps 79:1) and burned the house of the Lord,
and the king's house, and all the houses of Jerusalem.
Even all the large houses, he burned with fire.
14 (Ne 1:3; 2Ki 25:10) And all the army of the Chaldeans who were
with the captain of the guard broke down all the walls of Jerusalem
all around.
15 Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive
some of the poorest of the people, and the rest of the people
who remained in the city, and those who fell away, who fell
to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude.
16 (2Ki 25:12) But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left
some of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and farmers.
17 (Jer 27:19-22; 2Ch 4:12-15) Also the pillars of bronze
that were in the house of the Lord, and the stands,
and the bronze sea that was in the house of the Lord,
the Chaldeans broke and carried all their bronze to Babylon.
18 (Ex 27:3; Nu 4:14) The cauldrons also, and the shovels, and the snuffers,
and the bowls, and the spoons, and all the vessels of bronze with
which they ministered, they took away.
19 (1Ki 7:49-50) The captain of the guard also took away the basins,
and the fire pans, and the bowls, and the cauldrons, and the lampstands,
and the spoons, and the cups, what was of fine gold,
and what was of fine silver.
20 (1Ki 7:47; 2Ki 25:16) The two pillars, one sea, and twelve bronze bulls
that were under the bases, which King Solomon had made
in the house of the Lord, the bronze of all these vessels was beyond weight.
21 (2Ki 25:17) Concerning the pillars: the height of one pillar
was eighteen cubits, and it was twelve cubits in circumference a
nd in thickness it was four fingers,
[About 27 feet high and 18 feet in circumference,
or 8.1 meters high and 5.4 meters in circumference.]
and hollow.
22 A capital of bronze was upon it, and the height of one capital was five
cubits, [About 7 1/2 feet, or 2.3 meters.] with network and pomegranates
upon the capital all around, all of bronze. The second pillar also
and the pomegranates were like these.
23 (1Ki 7:20) There were 96 pomegranates on the sides; all the pomegranates
were a hundred upon the network all around.
The Babylonian Exile
24 (2Ki 25:18; 1Ch 6:14; Jer 21:1) The captain of the guard took Seraiah
the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest,
and the three officers of the temple.
25 (Est 1:14; 2Ki 25:19) He also took out of the city one official
who had charge of the men of war, and seven men of the advisers
of the king who were found in the city, and the scribe of the commander
of the army who mustered the people of the land, and sixty men
of the people of the land who were found in the midst of the city.
26 So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard took them
and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah.
27 (Isa 6:11-12; 27:10) The king of Babylon struck them
and put them to death in Riblah in the land of Hamath.
Thus Judah was carried away captive out of its own land.
[12] Now in the fifth month, in the tenth day of the month, which was the
nineteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, came Nebuzar-adan,
captain of the guard, which served the king of Babylon, into Jerusalem,
[13] And burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and all the
houses of Jerusalem, and all the houses of the great men, burned he with fire:
[14] And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the
guard, brake down all the walls of Jerusalem round about.
[15] Then Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard carried away captive certain
of the poor of the people, and the residue of the people that remained in
the city, and those that fell away, that fell to the king of Babylon, and
the rest of the multitude.
[16] But Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard left certain of the poor of
the land for vinedressers and for husbandmen.
[17] Also the pillars of brass that were in the house of the LORD, and the
bases, and the brasen sea that was in the house of the LORD, the Chaldeans
brake, and carried all the brass of them to Babylon.
[18] The caldrons also, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the bowls,
and the spoons, and all the vessels of brass wherewith they ministered, took
they away.
[19] And the basons, and the firepans, and the bowls, and the caldrons, and
the candlesticks, and the spoons, and the cups; that which was of gold in
gold, and that which was of silver in silver, took the captain of the guard
away.
[20] The two pillars, one sea, and twelve brasen bulls that were under the
bases, which king Solomon had made in the house of the LORD: the brass of
all these vessels was without weight.
[21] And concerning the pillars, the height of one pillar was eighteen
cubits; and a fillet of twelve cubits did compass it; and the thickness
thereof was four fingers: it was hollow.
[22] And a chapiter of brass was upon it; and the height of one chapiter was
five cubits, with network and pomegranates upon the chapiters round about,
all of brass. The second pillar also and the pomegranates were like unto
these.
[23] And there were ninety and six pomegranates on a side; and all the
pomegranates upon the network were an hundred round about.
[24] And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and
Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:
[25] He took also out of the city an eunuch, which had the charge of the men
of war; and seven men of them that were near the king's person, which were
found in the city; and the principal scribe of the host, who mustered the
people of the land; and threescore men of the people of the land, that were
found in the midst of the city.
[26] So Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard took them, and brought
them to the king of Babylon to Riblah.
[27] And the king of Babylon smote them, and put them to death in Riblah in
the land of Hamath. Thus Judah was carried away captive out of his own
land.
2 Chronicles 36:15-21
The Fall of Jerusalem
2Ki 25:1-21; Jer 52:4-27; Ezr 1:1-3
15 (Jer 25:3-4; 35:15) The Lord God of their fathers sent warnings
to them over and over again by His messengers because He had compassion
on His people and His dwelling place.
16 (2Ch 30:10; Jer 5:12-13) But they continued to jest regarding
the messengers of God, despising His word and making fun of His prophets
until the wrath of the Lord came up against His people,
until there was no remedy.
17 (Ps 74:20; Ezr 9:7) So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans
from Babylon, who killed their young men with the sword at the house of their
sanctuary. He did not spare a young man or virgin, old or aged. God gave
all of them into his hand.
18 (2Ch 36:7; 36:10) Even all the vessels of the house of God,
both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the Lord, the king,
and his officials, all of this was taken to Babylon.
19 (Ps 79:1) So they burned down the house of God, tore down the wall
of Jerusalem, burned down all the palaces with fire, and destroyed all
the precious items.
20 (Jer 27:7) Then he carried into exile to Babylon the remnant,
who survived the sword, and they were slaves to him and his sons
until the kingdom of Persia ruled,
21 (Jer 29:10; Da 9:2) to fulfill the word of the Lord by the mouth
of Jeremiah, until the land had enjoyed her Sabbaths. As long as she lay
desolate, she kept Sabbath, to fulfill 70 years.
[15] And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers,
rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and
on his dwelling place:
[16] But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and
misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people,
till there was no remedy.
[17] Therefore he brought upon them the king of the Chaldees, who slew their
young men with the sword in the house of their sanctuary, and had no
compassion upon young man or maiden, old man, or him that stooped for age:
he gave them all into his hand.
[18] And all the vessels of the house of God, great and small, and the
treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king, and of
his princes; all these he brought to Babylon.
[19] And they burnt the house of God, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem,
and burnt all the palaces thereof with fire, and destroyed all the goodly
vessels thereof.
[20] And them that had escaped from the sword carried he away to Babylon;
where they were servants to him and his sons until the reign of the kingdom
of Persia:
[21] To fulfil the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, until the land
had enjoyed her sabbaths: for as long as she lay desolate she kept sabbath,
to fulfil threescore and ten years.
Lamentations 1
The Sorrows of Jerusalem
1 (1Ki 4:21; Ezr 4:20) How lonely sits the city
that was full of people!
How she has become like a widow,
who was once great among the nations!
She who was a princess among the provinces
has become a slave!
2 (Ps 6:6; Mic 7:5) She weeps sorely in the night,
her tears are on her cheeks;
among all her lovers
she has none to comfort her.
All her friends have dealt treacherously with her;
they have become her enemies.
3 (Dt 28:64-67; La 2:9) Judah has gone into captivity,
under affliction and great servitude;
she dwells among the nations,
she finds no rest;
all her persecutors overtook her
in the midst of distress.
4 (Jer 9:11; Joel 1:8-13) The roads to Zion mourn
because no one comes to the solemn feasts.
All her gates are desolate;
her priests sigh,
her virgins are afflicted,
and she herself suffers bitterly.
5 (Ps 90:7-8; Jer 30:14-15) Her adversaries have become her masters,
her enemies prosper;
for the Lord has afflicted her
because of the multitude of her transgressions.
Her children have gone into captivity
before the enemy.
6 From the daughter of Zion
all her beauty has departed.
Her princes have become like deer
that find no pasture;
they fled without strength
before the pursuer.
7 (Ps 42:4; 77:5-9) In the days of her affliction and misery
Jerusalem remembers all her pleasant things
that she had in the days of old.
When her people fell into the hand of the enemy,
there was no one to help her.
The adversaries saw her
and mocked at her desolation.
8 (Isa 59:2-13; La 1:20-22) Jerusalem has sinned grievously;
therefore she has become vile.
All who honored her despise her,
for they have seen her nakedness;
she herself sighs
and turns away.
9 (Dt 32:29; Isa 47:7) Her uncleanness is in her skirts;
she took no thought of her future;
therefore her fall is astounding;
she has no comforter.
"O Lord, look upon my affliction,
for the enemy has triumphed!"
10 (Dt 23:3; Jer 51:51) The adversary has spread his hand
over all her precious things;
for she has seen the nations
enter her sanctuary,
those whom You commanded
not to enter Your congregation.
11 (Jer 52:6; 38:9) All her people groan,
as they search for bread;
they trade their treasures for food
to restore their strength.
Look, O Lord, and consider,
for I am despised.
12 (Da 9:12) Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by?
Look and see
if there is any sorrow like my sorrow,
which was brought upon me,
which the Lord has inflicted
on the day of His fierce anger.
13 (Job 30:30; Hab 3:16) From on high He has sent fire into my bones,
and it prevailed against them;
He has spread a net for my feet;
He turned me back;
He has made me desolate
and faint all the day long.
14 (Dt 28:48; Isa 47:6) The yoke of my transgressions
was bound; by His hand
they were fastened together; they were set upon my neck.
He made my strength fail;
the Lord delivered me into the hands
of those whom I am not able to withstand.
15 (Isa 28:18; 63:3) The Lord has trampled underfoot
all my mighty men in my midst;
He has called an assembly against me
to crush my young men;
The Lord has trodden the virgin daughter of Judah
as in a winepress.
16 (La 1:2; Jer 13:17) For these things I weep;
my eyes flow with tears;
for the comforter, who should relieve my soul,
is far from me.
My children are desolate
for the enemy has prevailed.
17 (Jer 4:31; Isa 1:15) Zion spreads out her hands,
but there is no one to comfort her;
the Lord has commanded against Jacob
that his neighbors should be his adversaries;
Jerusalem has become a filthy thing among them.
18 (1Sa 12:14-15; Jer 12:1) The Lord is in the right,
for I have rebelled against His commandment.
Hear now, all peoples,
and see my sorrow;
my virgins and my young men
have gone into captivity.
19 (La 1:2; 1:11) I called for my lovers,
but they deceived me;
my priests and my elders
perished in the city,
while they sought food
to restore their strength.
20 (La 2:11; Dt 32:25) Look, O Lord, for I am in distress;
my soul is greatly troubled;
my heart is overturned within me,
for I have grievously rebelled.
In the street the sword bereaves,
at home it is like death.
21 (La 1:8; Jer 50:11) They have heard my groaning,
yet there is no one to comfort me.
All my enemies have heard of my trouble;
they are glad that You have done it.
Bring the day that You have announced,
that they become like me.
22 (Ne 4:4-5; Ps 109:14-15) Let all their wickedness come before You,
and do to them
as You have done to me
for all my transgressions;
for my groans are many,
and my heart is faint.
[1] How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people how is she
become as a widow she that was was great among the nations, and princess
among the provinces, how is she become tributary
[2] She weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks: among
all her lovers she hath none to comfort her: all her friends have dealt
treacherously with her, they are become her enemies.
[3] Judah is gone into captivity because of affliction, and because of great
servitude: she dwelleth among the heathen, she findeth no rest: all her
persecutors overtook her between the straits.
[4] The ways of Zion do mourn, because none come to the solemn feasts: all
her gates are desolate: her priests sigh, her virgins are afflicted, and
she is in bitterness.
[5] Her adversaries are the chief, her enemies prosper; for the LORD hath
afflicted her for the multitude of her transgressions: her children are
gone into captivity before the enemy.
[6] And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes
are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without
strength before the pursuer.
[7] Jerusalem remembered in the days of her affliction and of her miseries
all her pleasant things that she had in the days of old, when her people
fell into the hand of the enemy, and none did help her: the adversaries saw
her, and did mock at her sabbaths.
[8] Jerusalem hath grievously sinned; therefore she is removed: all that
honoured her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness: yea, she
sigheth, and turneth backward.
[9] Her filthiness is in her skirts; she remembereth not her last end;
therefore she came down wonderfully: she had no comforter. O LORD, behold my
affliction: for the enemy hath magnified himself.
[10] The adversary hath spread out his hand upon all her pleasant things:
for she hath seen that the heathen entered into her sanctuary, whom thou
didst command that they should not enter into thy congregation.
[11] All her people sigh, they seek bread; they have given their pleasant
things for meat to relieve the soul: see, O LORD, and consider; for I am
become vile.
[12] Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be
any sorrow like unto my sorrow, which is done unto me, wherewith the LORD
hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger.
[13] From above hath he sent fire into my bones, and it prevaileth against
them: he hath spread a net for my feet, he hath turned me back: he hath made
me desolate and faint all the day.
[14] The yoke of my transgressions is bound by his hand: they are wreathed,
and come up upon my neck: he hath made my strength to fall, the Lord hath
delivered me into their hands, from whom I am not able to rise up.
[15] The Lord hath trodden under foot all my mighty men in the midst of me:
he hath called an assembly against me to crush my young men: the Lord hath
trodden the virgin, the daughter of Judah, as in a winepress.
[16] For these things I weep; mine eye, mine eye runneth down with water,
because the comforter that should relieve my soul is far from me: my
children are desolate, because the enemy prevailed.
[17] Zion spreadeth forth her hands, and there is none to comfort her: the
LORD hath commanded concerning Jacob, that his adversaries should be round
about him: Jerusalem is as a menstruous woman among them.
[18] The LORD is righteous; for I have rebelled against his commandment:
hear, I pray you, all people, and behold my sorrow: my virgins and my young
men are gone into captivity.
[19] I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: my priests and mine
elders gave up the ghost in the city, while they sought their meat to
relieve their souls.
[20] Behold, O LORD; for I am in distress: my bowels are troubled; mine
heart is turned within me; for I have grievously rebelled: abroad the sword
bereaveth, at home there is as death.
[21] They have heard that I sigh: there is none to comfort me: all mine
enemies have heard of my trouble; they are glad that thou hast done it: thou
wilt bring the day that thou hast called, and they shall be like unto me.
[22] Let all their wickedness come before thee; and do unto them, as thou
hast done unto me for all my transgressions: for my sighs are many, and my
heart is faint.
2) Our Daily Bread for 24 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/24/landing-spot
Entitled "Landing Spot"
2 Corinthians 5:6-10
6 (Heb 11:13) Therefore we are always confident, knowing that while we are
at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord.
7 (1Co 13:12; 2Co 4:18) For we walk by faith, not by sight.
8 Instead, I say that we are confident and willing to be absent from the body
and to be present with the Lord.
9 So whether present or absent, we labor that we may be accepted by Him.
10 (Mt 16:27; Ac 10:42) 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.
[6] Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home
in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
[7] (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
[8] We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body,
and to be present with the Lord.
[9] Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted
of him.
[10] For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every
one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
whether it be good or bad.
The impala, a member of the antelope family, is able to jump up to ten feet
high and thirty feet in length. It's an incredible feat, and no doubt
essential to its survival in the African wild. Yet, at many impala enclosures
found in zoos, you'll find that the animals are kept in place by a wall that's
merely three feet tall. How can such a low wall contain these athletic
animals? It works because impalas will never jump unless they can see where
they'll land. The wall keeps the impalas inside the enclosure because
they can’t see what's on the other side.
As humans, we're not all that different. We want to know the outcome of a
situation before we move forward. The life of faith, however, rarely works
that way. Writing to the church at Corinth, Paul reminded them,
"We live by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7).
Jesus taught us to pray, "Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven"
(Matthew 6:10). But that doesn't mean we'll know His outcomes beforehand.
Living by faith means trusting His good purposes even when those purposes
are shrouded in mystery.
In the midst of life's uncertainties, we can trust His unfailing love.
No matter what life throws at us, "we make it our goal to please him"
(2 Corinthians 5:9).
By: Bill Crowder
Reflect & Pray
In what areas are you struggling to see the next step you should take?
Ask God to help you trust Him as you move forward in His grace.
So often, Father, I'm frozen by uncertainty and fear.
I pray that You'll guide my steps as I trust You for Your good will to be done.
For further study, read When Fear Seems Overwhelming: Finding Courage and Hope at
DiscoverySeries.org/CB031.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 4 - Arming for Battle
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.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt
meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according
to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,
and then thou shalt have good success.
When God spoke these words to Joshua, the young leader's prospects for
"prosperity" and "success" were far from promising. Upon Moses' death,
Joshua was appointed to lead Israel into the Promised Land, to claim
the territory and establish a nation under God's rule.
Joshua was afraid, and for good reason. The people were rebellious
and intractable. And "claiming the land" meant battling many strong enemies.
Yet God told Joshua that his strength would come not in preparing for battle,
but in preparing for battle, but in preparing himself by meditating
on and applying God's word to his life.
We, too, face difficult battles as we seek to enter the "Promised Land"
of God's peace and presence. But his promise is the same as it was to Joshua:
through obedience to the Word, we can find prosperity and success.
God's promise does not necessarily mean financial prosperity
or material success. These victories may come as well, but God's primary
purpose for his people is spiritual success - the victory and joy of living
in fellowship with him. We can be enriched in the knowledge of God and
find power to overcome the enemies of sin and self. The way may not be easy
- after all, there is no victory without conflict - but God promises
that we will succeed as we look to him.
Application
a) What image do I have a personal "Promised Land" that I long
to enter and claim as my own?
b) What enemies will I need to battle in order to enter that land?
c) How can meditation on the Word of God and obedience to him bring me
prosperity and success?
4) 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.
25 I have been young, and now am old;
Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken,
nor his seed begging bread.
26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth;
And his seed is blessed.
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."
[14] And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother
laid, and sick of a fever.
[15] And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and
ministered unto them.
[16] When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed
with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that
were sick:
[17] That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet,
saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those
who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 24 of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel
at every level of Canadian Society. (
Col 4:3
3 while praying also for us, that God would open to
us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ,
for which I am also in chains,
3 withal praying also for us, that God would open unto
us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ,
for which I am also in bonds:
)
b) Pray for the Province of Saskatchewan
I) Pray for the leaders of Saskatchewan,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray a prayer of intersession for your nation.
Pray to the Lord: "So often, Father, I'm frozen by uncertainty and fear.
I pray that You'll guide my steps as I trust You for Your good will to
be done."
Pray to the Lord and pray to medidtate on His Word .
Pray to the Lord and pray to lay Godly roots.
Pray to the Lord and pray for His Healing Touch.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel
at every level of Society.
Pray for the courage and safety of Christian converts from Islam
in Uganda who are now sharing the Gospel.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Posted by DSY on Tuesday, August 23. 2022
Day 235, 23 August 2022
1) Ezekiel 26:15-21 , 27, 28 , 2 Kings 25:3-7 ,Jeremiah 52:6-11, 39:2-10
Ezekiel 26:15-21
15 (Eze 27:35; Jer 49:21) Thus says the Lord God to Tyre:
Shall not the coastlands shake at the sound of your fall when the wounded
cry, when the slaughter is made in your midst?
16 (Eze 32:10; Job 8:22) Then all the officials of the sea shall come down
from their thrones and lay away their robes and take off their embroidered
garments. They shall clothe themselves with trembling. They shall sit
on the ground and tremble every moment and be astonished at you.
17 (Eze 19:1; Isa 14:12) They shall take up a lamentation over you and say
to you:
How you are destroyed, O inhabited one of the seas,
the renowned city,
which was strong in the sea,
she and her inhabitants,
who caused her terror
to be on all her inhabitants!
18 (Isa 23:5-7; Eze 26:15) Now the coastlands shall tremble
on the day of your fall; indeed,
the coastlands that are by the sea
shall be troubled at your departure.
19 (Isa 8:7-8; Eze 26:3) For thus says the Lord God: When I make you
a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited, when I bring up
the deep upon you and great waters shall cover you,
20 (Ps 27:13; Zec 2:8) then I shall bring you down with those who descend
into the pit, to the people of old, and make you dwell in the lower parts
of the earth, in places desolate of old, with those who go down to the pit
so that you will not be inhabited. But I shall set glory in the land
of the living.
21 (Eze 27:36; 28:19) I will bring terrors on you and you shall be no more.
Though you will be sought, you shall never be found again, says the Lord God.
[15] Thus saith the Lord GOD to Tyrus; Shall not the isles shake at the
sound of thy fall, when the wounded cry, when the slaughter is made in the
midst of thee?
[16] Then all the princes of the sea shall come down from their thrones, and
lay away their robes, and put off their broidered garments: they shall
clothe themselves with trembling; they shall sit upon the ground, and shall
tremble at every moment, and be astonished at thee.
[17] And they shall take up a lamentation for thee, and say to thee, How art
thou destroyed, that wast inhabited of seafaring men, the renowned city,
which wast strong in the sea, she and her inhabitants, which cause their
terror to be on all that haunt it!
[18] Now shall the isles tremble in the day of thy fall; yea, the isles that
are in the sea shall be troubled at thy departure.
[19] For thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall make thee a desolate city,
like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep upon
thee, and great waters shall cover thee;
[20] When I shall bring thee down with them that descend into the pit, with
the people of old time, and shall set thee in the low parts of the earth, in
places desolate of old, with them that go down to the pit, that thou be not
inhabited; and I shall set glory in the land of the living;
[21] I will make thee a terror, and thou shalt be no more: though thou be
sought for, yet shalt thou never be found again, saith the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 27
A Lament for Tyre
1 The word of the Lord came again to me, saying:
2 (Jer 9:10; 9:17-20) Now you, son of man, take up a lamentation over Tyre.
3 (Eze 27:4) And say to Tyre who is situated at the entrance of the sea,
who is a merchant of the peoples for many coastlands,
Thus says the Lord God:
O Tyre, you have said,
"I am perfect in beauty."
4 Your borders are in the midst of the seas.
Your builders have perfected your beauty.
5 (Dt 3:9; SS 4:8) They have made all your ship boards
of fir trees from Senir;
they have taken cedars from Lebanon
to make a mast for you.
6 (Ge 10:4; Isa 2:13) Of the oaks of Bashan
they have made your oars;
with ivory they have inlaid your deck of boxwood
out of the coastlands of Cyprus.
7 (Ex 25:4; Jer 10:9) Fine linen with embroidered work
from Egypt was your sail,
so that it became your distinguishing sign;
blue and purple from the coastlands of Elishah
was your awning.
8 (Ge 10:18; 1Ki 9:27) The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your mariners;
your wise men, O Tyre, were aboard; they were your pilots.
9 (1Ki 5:18; Jos 13:5) The elders of Byblos and her wise men
were in you repairing your seams;
all the ships of the sea with their mariners
were in you to deal in your merchandise.
10 (Eze 30:5; 38:5; SS 4:4) They of Persia and of Lydia and of Put
were in your army, your men of war;
they hung the shield and helmet in you;
they set forth your comeliness.
11 The sons of Arvad and your army
were upon your walls all around,
and the Gammad
were in your towers;
they hung their shields on your walls all around;
they have made your beauty perfect.
12 (Ge 10:4; 1Ki 10:22) Tarshish was your merchant by reason
of the multitude of all kinds of riches.
With silver, iron, tin, and lead, they traded in your wares.
13 (Ge 10:2; Isa 66:19; 1Ch 1:5) Greece, Tubal, and Meshek,
they were your merchants. They traded in your market
with the lives of men and vessels of bronze.
14 (Ge 10:3; Eze 38:6) Those of Beth Togarmah gave horses
and horsemen and mules for your wares.
15 (Ge 10:7; 1Ki 10:22) The sons of Dedan were your merchants.
Many coastlands were your merchandise. They brought you for
a payment horns of ivory and ebony.
16 (Jdg 10:6; Eze 28:13) Aram was your merchant by reason
of the multitude of your wares. They paid for your wares
with emeralds, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and agate.
17 (Jdg 11:33; 1Ki 5:9) Judah and the land of Israel,
they were your merchants. They traded in your market with the wheat
of Minnith, cakes, honey, oil, and balm.
18 (Isa 7:8) Damascus was your merchant in the multitude of your wares,
because of the multitude of all kinds of riches,
because of the wine of Helbon and white wool.
19 (Ex 30:23-24) Dan and Javan paid for your wares from Izal.
Bright iron, cassia, and sweet cane were in your market.
20 (Ge 25:3)Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for chariots.
21 (Isa 60:7; Ge 25:13) Arabia and all the officials of Kedar, they were
your customers in lambs, rams, and goats. For these they were your merchants.
22 (Ge 10:7; Isa 60:6) The merchants of Sheba and Raamah, they were your
merchants. They paid for your wares with the best of all kinds of spices
and with all kinds of precious stones and gold.
23 (2Ki 19:12; Isa 37:12) Harran, and Kanneh, and Eden, the merchants
of Sheba, Ashur, and Kilmad, were your merchants.
24 They traded with you in choice garments, in clothes of blue
and embroidered work, and in carpets of many colors and tightly
wound cords, which were among your merchandise.
25 (Isa 2:16; Ps 48:7) The ships of Tarshish were
the carriers for your market.
And you were filled and were very glorious
in the midst of the seas.
26 (Ps 48:7; Jer 18:17) Your rowers have brought you
into great waters;
the east wind has broken you
in the midst of the seas.
27 (Pr 11:4) Your riches and your wares, your merchandise,
your mariners and your pilots, your caulkers,
and the dealers of your merchandise, and all your men of war who are in you,
with all your company which is in your midst,
shall fall into the midst of the seas
in the day of your ruin.
28 (Eze 26:10) The meadowlands shall shake
at the sound of the cry of your pilots.
29 All who handle the oar,
the mariners and all the pilots of the sea,
shall come down from their ships;
they shall stand upon the land.
30 (Jer 6:26; 2Sa 1:2) And they shall cause their voice
to be heard against you,
and shall cry bitterly,
and shall cast up dust upon their heads;
they shall wallow in ashes.
31 (Isa 16:9; 22:12) Also they shall make themselves utterly bald for you,
and gird themselves with sackcloth;
and they shall weep for you with bitterness of heart
and bitter wailing.
32 (Eze 26:17; 27:2) Also, in their wailing
they shall take up a lamentation for you and lament over you, saying,
"Who is like Tyre, like her who is silent
in the midst of the sea?
33 (Rev 18:19) When your wares went out by sea,
you filled many peoples;
you enriched the kings of the earth
with the multitude of your riches and of your merchandise.
34 (Eze 27:26-27; Zec 9:3-4) Now that you are broken by the seas
in the depths of the waters,
your merchandise and all your company
in your midst have fallen.
35 (Isa 23:6; Eze 32:10) All the inhabitants of the coastlands
shall be astonished at you,
and their kings shall be sorely afraid;
they are troubled in countenance.
36 (Jer 18:16; Ps 37:10) The merchants among the peoples hiss at you;
you shall be a terror,
and you shall cease to be forever."
Ezekiel 27
[1] The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,
[2] Now, thou son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyrus;
[3] And say unto Tyrus, O thou that art situate at the entry of the sea,
which art a merchant of the people for many isles, Thus saith the Lord GOD;
O Tyrus, thou hast said, I am of perfect beauty.
[4] Thy borders are in the midst of the seas, thy builders have perfected
thy beauty.
[5] They have made all thy ship boards of fir trees of Senir: they have
taken cedars from Lebanon to make masts for thee.
[6] Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company of the
Ashurites have made thy benches of ivory, brought out of the isles of
Chittim.
[7] Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest
forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that
which covered thee.
[8] The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: thy wise men, O
Tyrus, that were in thee, were thy pilots.
[9] The ancients of Gebal and the wise men thereof were in thee thy calkers:
all the ships of the sea with their mariners were in thee to occupy thy
merchandise.
[10] They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of
war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy
comeliness.
[11] The men of Arvad with thine army were upon thy walls round about, and
the Gammadims were in thy towers: they hanged their shields upon thy walls
round about; they have made thy beauty perfect.
[12] Tarshish was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of all kind of
riches; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they traded in thy fairs.
[13] Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they traded the
persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market.
[14] They of the house of Togarmah traded in thy fairs with horses and
horsemen and mules.
[15] The men of Dedan were thy merchants; many isles were the merchandise of
thine hand: they brought thee for a present horns of ivory and ebony.
[16] Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy
making: they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, and broidered
work, and fine linen, and coral, and agate.
[17] Judah, and the land of Israel, they were thy merchants: they traded in
thy market wheat of Minnith, and Pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm.
[18] Damascus was thy merchant in the multitude of the wares of thy making,
for the multitude of all riches; in the wine of Helbon, and white wool.
[19] Dan also and Javan going to and fro occupied in thy fairs: bright iron,
cassia, and calamus, were in thy market.
[20] Dedan was thy merchant in precious clothes for chariots.
[21] Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar, they occupied with thee in lambs,
and rams, and goats: in these were they thy merchants.
[22] The merchants of Sheba and Raamah, they were thy merchants: they
occupied in thy fairs with chief of all spices, and with all precious
stones, and gold.
[23] Haran, and Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Assur, and
Chilmad, were thy merchants.
[24] These were thy merchants in all sorts of things, in blue clothes, and
broidered work, and in chests of rich apparel, bound with cords, and made of
cedar, among thy merchandise.
[25] The ships of Tarshish did sing of thee in thy market: and thou wast
replenished, and made very glorious in the midst of the seas.
[26] Thy rowers have brought thee into great waters: the east wind hath
broken thee in the midst of the seas.
[27] Thy riches, and thy fairs, thy merchandise, thy mariners, and thy
pilots, thy calkers, and the occupiers of thy merchandise, and all thy men
of war, that are in thee, and in all thy company which is in the midst of
thee, shall fall into the midst of the seas in the day of thy ruin.
[28] The suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of thy pilots.
[29] And all that handle the oar, the mariners, and all the pilots of the
sea, shall come down from their ships, they shall stand upon the land;
[30] And shall cause their voice to be heard against thee, and shall cry
bitterly, and shall cast up dust upon their heads, they shall wallow
themselves in the ashes:
[31] And they shall make themselves utterly bald for thee, and gird them
with sackcloth, and they shall weep for thee with bitterness of heart and
bitter wailing.
[32] And in their wailing they shall take up a lamentation for thee, and
lament over thee, saying, What city is like Tyrus, like the destroyed in the
midst of the sea?
[33] When thy wares went forth out of the seas, thou filledst many people;
thou didst enrich the kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches
and of thy merchandise.
[34] In the time when thou shalt be broken by the seas in the depths of the
waters thy merchandise and all thy company in the midst of thee shall fall.
[35] All the inhabitants of the isles shall be astonished at thee, and their
kings shall be sore afraid, they shall be troubled in their countenance.
[36] The merchants among the people shall hiss at thee; thou shalt be a
terror, and never shalt be any more.
Ezekiel 28
A Prophecy Against the King of Tyre
1 The word of the Lord came again to me, saying:
2 (Eze 28:9; 2Th 2:4; Isa 31:3) Son of man, say to the leader of Tyre,
Thus says the Lord God:
Because your heart is lifted up,
and you have said, "I am a god;
I sit in the seat of gods
in the midst of the seas,"
yet you are a man, and not God,
though you set your heart as the heart of God.
3 (Da 1:20; 5:11-12) You are wiser than Daniel;
there is no secret that is a match for you.
4 With your wisdom and with your understanding,
you have obtained riches for yourself,
and have obtained gold and silver
into your treasuries;
5 (Ps 62:10; 52:7) by your great wisdom, by your trade,
you have increased your riches,
and your heart is lifted up
because of your riches.
6 (Eze 28:2; Ex 9:17) Therefore thus says the Lord God:
Because you have set your heart
as the heart of God,
7 (Eze 31:12; 30:11) therefore, I will bring strangers upon you,
the most cruel of the nations;
and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom,
and defile your brightness.
8 (Eze 27:26-27; 27:34) They shall bring you down to the pit,
and you shall die the death of those who are slain
in the midst of the seas.
9 (Eze 28:2) Will you yet say before him who slays you,
"I am a god,"
although you are a man and not God,
in the hands of those who wound you?
10 (Eze 31:18; 32:19) You shall die the death of the uncircumcised
by the hand of strangers;
for I have spoken! says the Lord God.
A Lament for the King of Tyre
11 Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
12 (Eze 19:1; 26:17) Son of man, take up a lamentation
over the king of Tyre and say to him, Thus says the Lord God:
You had the seal of perfection,
full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.
13 (Eze 27:16; 31:8-9) You were in Eden,
the garden of God;
every precious stone was your covering:
the sardius, topaz, and the diamond,
the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper,
the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold.
The workmanship of your settings and sockets was in you;
on the day that you were created, they were prepared.
14 (Ex 25:17-20; 30:26) You were the anointed cherub that covers,
and I set you there;
you were upon the holy mountain of God;
you walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.
15 (Eze 27:3-4; 28:3-6) You were perfect in your ways
from the day that you were created,
until iniquity was found in you.
16 (Hab 2:17; Ge 3:24) By the multitude of your merchandise,
you were filled with violence in your midst,
and you sinned;
therefore I have cast you as profane out of the mountain of God;
and I have destroyed you, O covering cherub,
from the midst of the stones of fire.
17 (Eze 28:2; 28:5) Your heart was lifted up
because of your beauty;
you have corrupted your wisdom
by reason of your brightness;
I cast you to the ground,
I lay you before kings, that they may see you.
18 (Mal 4:3; Am 1:9-10) You have defiled your sanctuaries
by the multitude of your iniquities, by the iniquity of your trade;
therefore I have brought fire out from your midst;
it has devoured you,
and I have turned you to ashes upon the earth
in the sight of all those who see you.
19 (Eze 26:21) All those who know you among the people
are astonished at you;
you are a terror,
and you shall cease to be forever.
A Prophecy Against Sidon
20 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
21 (Eze 6:2; Ge 10:15) Son of man, set your face toward Sidon
and prophesy against her
22 (Eze 39:13; Ex 14:4) and say, Thus says the Lord God:
I am against you, O Sidon;
and I will be glorified in your midst;
and they shall know that I am the Lord,
when I execute judgments in her
and display My holiness in her.
23 (Eze 38:22) For I will send pestilence into her,
and blood into her streets;
and the wounded shall fall in her midst
by the sword upon her on every side;
and they shall know that I am the Lord.
24 (Nu 33:55; Jos 23:13) There shall be no more a pricking brier
to the house of Israel, nor any painful thorn among all
who are around them, who despised them. Then they shall know that
I am the Lord God.
The Future Blessing for Israel
25 (Ps 106:47; Jer 23:8) Thus says the Lord God: When I gather
the house of Israel from the peoples among whom they are scattered
and display My holiness in them in the sight of the nations,
then they shall dwell in their land that I have given to My servant Jacob.
26 (Eze 28:22; 28:24) They shall dwell safely in it and shall build houses
and plant vineyards and dwell securely when I execute judgments on all those
around them who despise them. Then they shall know that
I am the Lord their God.
Ezekiel 28
[1] The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord GOD;
Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God, I sit in
the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou art a man, and not God,
though thou set thine heart as the heart of God:
[3] Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can
hide from thee:
[4] With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee
riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:
[5] By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches,
and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches:
[6] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast set thine heart as
the heart of God;
[7] Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the
nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom,
and they shall defile thy brightness.
[8] They shall bring thee down to the pit, and thou shalt die the deaths of
them that are slain in the midst of the seas.
[9] Wilt thou yet say before him that slayeth thee, I am God? but thou shalt
be a man, and no God, in the hand of him that slayeth thee.
[10] Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of
strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD.
[11] Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[12] Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto
him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and
perfect in beauty.
[13] Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy
covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the
jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the
workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day
that thou wast created.
[14] Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so:
thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in
the midst of the stones of fire.
[15] Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created,
till iniquity was found in thee.
[16] By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee
with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane
out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub,
from the midst of the stones of fire.
[17] Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted
thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I
will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.
[18] Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities,
by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from
the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon
the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee.
[19] All they that know thee among the people shall be astonished at thee:
thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt thou be any more.
[20] Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[21] Son of man, set thy face against Zidon, and prophesy against it,
[22] And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Zidon;
and I will be glorified in the midst of thee: and they shall know that I am
the LORD, when I shall have executed judgments in her, and shall be
sanctified in her.
[23] For I will send into her pestilence, and blood into her streets; and
the wounded shall be judged in the midst of her by the sword upon her on
every side; and they shall know that I am the LORD.
[24] And there shall be no more a pricking brier unto the house of Israel,
nor any grieving thorn of all that are round about them, that despised them;
and they shall know that I am the Lord GOD.
[25] Thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall have gathered the house of Israel
from the people among whom they are scattered, and shall be sanctified in
them in the sight of the heathen, then shall they dwell in their land that I
have given to my servant Jacob.
[26] And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant
vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed
judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall
know that I am the LORD their God.
2 Kings 25:3-7
3 On the ninth day of the fourth month the famine was severe in the city,
and there was no food for the people of the land.
4 (Eze 33:21) The city was breached, and all the fighting men fled
by night by the way of thegate between the two walls,
which is by the king's garden, though the Chaldeans were all around the city.
They went along the way of the Arabah.
5 Then the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him
in the plains of Jericho. All his army deserted him.
6 (2Ki 23:33; Jer 34:21-22) So they captured the king
and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah,
and they passed sentence upon him.
7 (Jer 32:4-5; 39:6-7) They slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes,
and put out the eyes of Zedekiah. They bound him with bronze fetters
and brought him to Babylon.
[3] And on the ninth day of the fourth month the famine prevailed in the
city, and there was no bread for the people of the land.
[4] And the city was broken up, and all the men of war fled by night by the
way of the gate between two walls, which is by the king's garden: (now the
Chaldees were against the city round about:) and the king went the way
toward the plain.
[5] And the army of the Chaldees pursued after the king, and overtook him in
the plains of Jericho: and all his army were scattered from him.
[6] So they took the king, and brought him up to the king of Babylon to
Riblah; and they gave judgment upon him.
[7] And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes
of Zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, and carried him to
Babylon.
Jeremiah 52:6-11
6 (Isa 3:1; 2Ki 25:3) In the fourth month, in the ninth day of the month,
the famine was so severe in the city that there was no bread for the people
of the land.
7 (2Ki 25:4; Jer 39:4-7) Then the city was breached, and all the men of war
fled and went out of the city by night by way of the gate between
the two walls, which was by the king's garden, though the Chaldeans
were all around the city, and they went by way of the Arabah.
8 (Jer 21:7; 32:4) But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king
and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho,
and all his army was scattered from him.
9 (Nu 13:21; Jer 39:5) Then they took the king and carried him up
to the king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath
where he passed sentence on him.
10 (Jer 22:30; 2Ki 25:7) The king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah
before his eyes; he also slew all the officials of Judah in Riblah.
11 (Eze 12:13) Then he put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and the king of Babylon
bound him in chains and carried him to Babylon and put him in prison
until the day of his death.
[6] And in the fourth month, in the ninth day of the month, the famine was
sore in the city, so that there was no bread for the people of the land.
[7] Then the city was broken up, and all the men of war fled, and went forth
out of the city by night by the way of the gate between the two walls, which
was by the king's garden; (now the Chaldeans were by the city round about:)
and they went by the way of the plain.
[8] But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king, and overtook
Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho; and all his army was scattered from him.
[9] Then they took the king, and carried him up unto the king of Babylon to
Riblah in the land of Hamath; where he gave judgment upon him.
[10] And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he
slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah.
[11] Then he put out the eyes of Zedekiah; and the king of Babylon bound him
in chains, and carried him to Babylon, and put him in prison till the day of
his death.
Jeremiah 39:2-10
2 In the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day
of the month, the city wall was broken up.
3 (Jer 21:4; 38:17) All the officials of the king of Babylon entered
and sat in the Middle Gate: Nergal-Sharezer, Samgar-Nebo,
Sarsekim the Rabsaris,[Possibly Chief of Staff.]
Nergal-Sharezer the Rabmag,[Possibly the high official.]
and all the rest of the officials of the king of Babylon.
4 (2Ch 32:5; Am 2:14) When Zedekiah the king of Judah saw them
and all the men of war, then they fled and went out of the city
by night, by way of the king's garden, by the gate between the two walls.
And he went out the way of the Arabah.
5 (2Ki 23:33; Jos 5:10) But the Chaldeans' army pursued after them
and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. And when they had taken
him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah
in the land of Hamath, where he passed sentence on him.
6 (Jer 52:10; Dt 28:34) Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah
in Riblah before his eyes. Moreover, the king of Babylon slew all the nobles
of Judah.
7 (Eze 12:13; Jdg 16:21) He also put out Zedekiah's eyes
and bound him with chains to carry him to Babylon.
8 (Ne 1:3; Jer 21:10) The Chaldeans burned the king's house
and the houses of the people with fire and broke down the walls of Jerusalem.
9 (Jer 40:1; Ge 37:36) Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard
carried away captive into Babylon the remnant of the people
who remained in the city, and those who fell away, who fell to him,
with the rest of the people who remained.
10 (2Ki 25:12; Jer 40:7) But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left
behind in the land of Judah the poor people who had nothing,
and gave them vineyards and fields at that time.
[2] And in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day
of the month, the city was broken up.
[3] And all the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the
middle gate, even Nergal-sharezer, Samgar-nebo, Sarsechim, Rab-saris,
Nergal-sharezer, Rabmag, with all the residue of the princes of the king of
Babylon.
[4] And it came to pass, that when Zedekiah the king of Judah saw them, and
all the men of war, then they fled, and went forth out of the city by night,
by the way of the king's garden, by the gate betwixt the two walls: and he
went out the way of the plain.
[5] But the Chaldeans' army pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the
plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to
Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he
gave judgment upon him.
[6] Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah before his
eyes: also the king of Babylon slew all the nobles of Judah.
[7] Moreover he put out Zedekiah's eyes, and bound him with chains, to carry
him to Babylon.
[8] And the Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of the people,
with fire, and brake down the walls of Jerusalem.
[9] Then Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard carried away captive into
Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the city, and those that
fell away, that fell to him, with the rest of the people that remained.
[10] But Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard left of the poor of the
people, which had nothing, in the land of Judah, and gave them vineyards and
fields at the same time.
2) Our Daily Bread for 23 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/23/the-course-of-a-lifetime
Entitled "The Course of a Lifetime"
2 Chronicles 24:2,13-16
2 (2Ch 25:2; 26:4-5) Joash did what was correct in the eyes of the Lord
all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
13 So the workmen worked, and the work was completed by them.
They restored the house of God to its specifications and strengthened it.
14 When they had finished, they brought the rest of the money before the king
and Jehoiada, who made vessels for the house of the Lord, vessels for serving
and for making burnt offerings, spoons and vessels of gold and silver.
They continually offered burnt offerings in the house of the Lord
all the days of Jehoiada.
15 Then Jehoiada became old and full of days and died. He was 130 years old
when he died.
16 So they buried him in the City of David with the kings,
because he had done good in Israel, both toward God and His house.
[2] And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the
days of Jehoiada the priest.
[13] So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they
set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it.
[14] And when they had finished it, they brought the rest of the money
before the king and Jehoiada, whereof were made vessels for the house of the
LORD, even vessels to minister, and to offer withal, and spoons, and vessels
of gold and silver. And they offered burnt offerings in the house of the
LORD continually all the days of Jehoiada.
[15] But Jehoiada waxed old, and was full of days when he died; an hundred
and thirty years old was he when he died.
[16] And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he
had done good in Israel, both toward God, and toward his house.
"There are different questions a young artist can ask," says singer-songwriter
Linford Detweiler of eclectic folk duo Over the Rhine. "One is, 'What must I
do to be famous?'" Detweiler warns that such a goal "swings the door open to
all manner of destructive forces from both within and without." He and his
wife have instead chosen a less flashy musical road in which they
"continue to grow over the course of an entire lifetime."
The name Jehoiada isn't readily recognized, yet it's synonymous with a
lifetime of dedication to God. He served as priest during the reign
of King Joash, who for the most part ruled well-thanks to Jehoiada.
When Joash was just seven years old, Jehoiada had been the catalyst in
installing him as rightful king (2 Kings 11:1-16). But this was no power
grab. At Joash's coronation, Jehoiada "“made a covenant between the Lord
and the king and people that they would be the Lord's people" (v. 17). He
kept his word, implementing badly needed reforms. "As long as Jehoiada lived,
burnt offerings were presented continually in the temple of the Lord"
(2 Chronicles 24:14). For his dedication, Jehoiada
"was buried with the kings in the City of David" (v. 16).
Eugene Peterson calls such a God-focused life "a long obedience in the
same direction." Ironically, it's such obedience that stands out in a world
bent on fame, power, and self-fulfillment.
By: Tim Gustafson
Reflect & Pray
How would you describe the direction of your life to this point?
What changes might you want to ask God to help you make?
For further study, see
Leadership Basics
Dear God, help me pursue You and Your wisdom for
my life instead of the fleeting things I’ve been seeking.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 3 - Let the Word Dwell in You
Col 3:16
16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17) Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing
one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing
one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Every day, whether we are aware of it or not, our minds are
bombarded by 20th Century values: "Dress for success!" "Get ahead!"
"You deserve a break today ...." Television, radio, and the incessant
voices that surround us distract our attention and keep us from
focusing on what is really important in our lives.
Paul's instruction to the Colossian Church brings us back to God's
value system: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly."
When we give attention to the Word of God, we put ourselves in a position
to hear a higher truth the clamour of immediate demands
and the expectations of the world around us. We can experience peace
in the midst of struggle and rest in a restless environment.
God's Word is a powerful force for good in our lives - not merely
an attractive philosophy, but true power to overcome the pressures
of daily life.
Dwelling on the Word of God, and letting it indwell us, takes many forms.
Scripture memory, music, meditation, talking with others about the
goodness of God all help us keep our attention focused on Christ rather
than on the values of the world around us.
We can choose to listen to Christian radio or tapes. We can take time
daily for quiet meditation on his Word. We can commit the Word to memory
and draw on its power during the day. And as we listen to the voice
of the Spirit rather than the noise around us, we can enter into
his peace and live in communion with him.
Application
a) What pressures do I face that tend to distract me from the reality
of Christ's presence?
b) How can I "let the word of Christ dwell richly" in me, so that I
an regain my focus on him?
c) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus
my attention on Jesus and his word?
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.
11 so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth:
it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,
and it shall prosper in the thing whereto 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.
13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray.
Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
14 Is any 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 and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise
him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another,
that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man
availeth much.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those
who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 23 of the Month
a) Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those
who have committed crimes.
b) Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ
across Canada.
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John 13:34-35
34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another,
even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples,
if you have love for one another."
34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another;
as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples,
if ye have love one to another.
Rom 12:10
10 Be devoted to one another with brotherly love; prefer one another in honour
10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love;
in honour preferring one another;
Heb 10:24
24 And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works.
24 and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
1 Peter 3:8
8 Finally, be all of one mind, be loving toward one another, be gracious,
and be kind.
8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another,
love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
1 John 3:23
23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name
of His Son ÂJesus Christ and love one another as He commanded us.
23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name
of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray a prayer of intersession for your nation.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, help me pursue You and Your wisdom for
my life instead of the fleeting things I’ve been seeking."
Pray to the Lord and pray that the Word of
the Lord will dwell within you richly.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know that His Word will not return void.
Pray to the Lord and pray for Healing.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those
who have committed crimes.
Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ
across Canada.
Pray for the grieving families of Somali believers who have been killed
for their faith.
Pray for pastors facing finanical crises in Indonesia,
especially those who rent worship space.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Posted by DSY on Monday, August 22. 2022
Day 234, 22 August 2022
1) Jeremiah 32, Jeremiah 33, Ezekiel 26:1-14
Jeremiah 32
Jeremiah Buys a Field
1 (2Ki 25:1-2; Jer 39:1-2) The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord
in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year
of Nebuchadnezzar.
2 (Ne 3:25; Jer 37:21) For then the king of Babylon's army besieged Jerusalem,
and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the prison,
which was in the house of the king of Judah.
3 (Jer 34:2-3; 21:4-7) For Zedekiah king of Judah had shut him up, saying,
"Why do you prophesy? You say: Thus says the Lord: I am about to give this
city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it,
4 (Jer 38:18; 38:23) and Zedekiah king of Judah will not escape
out of the hand of the Chaldeans, but will surely be delivered into the hand
of the king of Babylon, and will speak with him face to face and see him
eye to eye.
5 (Jer 27:22; 33:5) And he will lead Zedekiah to Babylon, and there he will be
until I visit him, says the Lord. Though you fight against the Chaldeans,
you will not succeed."
6 So Jeremiah said, The word of the Lord came to me, saying:
7 (Jer 1:1; Lev 25:25) Hanamel the son of Shallum your uncle will come to you,
saying, "Buy my field that is in Anathoth. For the right of redemption
is yours to buy it."
8 (Jer 32:2; 32:7) So Hanamel my uncle's son came to me in the court
of the prison according to the word of the Lord and said to me, "Please buy
my field, that is in Anathoth, which is in the country of Benjamin;
for the right of inheritance and the redemption is yours.
Buy it for yourself."
Then I knew that this was the word of the Lord.
9 I bought the field of Hanamel my uncle's son, that was in Anathoth,
and weighed him the money, even seventeen shekels
[About 7 ounces, or 200 grams.] of silver.
10 (Jer 32:44; 32:12; Dt 32:34) I signed and sealed the deed, and summoned
witnesses, and weighed the money from him in the balances.
11 (Lk 2:27) So I took the deed of purchase, both that which was sealed
according to the law and custom, and that which was open.
12J (Jer 32:16; 51:59) And I gave the deed of purchase to Baruch
the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the sight of Hanamel
my uncle's son, and in the presence of the witnesses
who signed the deed of purchase, before all the Jews
who sat in the court of the prison.
13 I charged Baruch in their presence, saying,
14 Thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel: Take these deeds,
this sealed deed of purchase and this deed which is open, and put them
in an earthen vessel that they may last many days.
15 (Jer 30:18; 32:43-44) For thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:
Houses and fields and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land.
Jeremiah Prays for Understanding
16 (Ge 32:9-12; Jer 12:1) Now when I had delivered the deed of purchase
to Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed to the Lord, saying:
17 (Ge 18:14; 2Ki 19:15) Ah Lord God! Truly, You have made the heavens
and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm,
and there is nothing too hard for You.
18 (Jer 10:16; Ex 34:7) You show lovingkindness to thousands,
and recompense the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom
of their children after them, O great and mighty God.
The Lord of Hosts is His name,
19 (Isa 28:29; Jer 17:10) great in counsel and mighty in deed,
whose eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men,
to give to everyone according to his ways
and according to the fruit of his deeds.
20 (Ne 9:10; Ex 9:16) You have set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt,
even to this day, and in Israel, and among other men, and have made Yourself
a name, as it is today.
21 (Ex 6:6; Dt 26:8) And You have brought your people Israel out of the land
of Egypt with signs, and with wonders, and with a strong hand,
and with a stretched-out arm, and with great terror.
22 (Ex 3:8; 13:5) And You have given them this land, which You swore
to their fathers to give them, a land flowing with milk and honey.
23 (Ezr 9:7; Ps 78:54-55) And they entered and possessed it.
But they did not obey Your voice or walk in Your law.
They have done nothing of all that You commanded them to do;
therefore You have caused all this calamity to come upon them.
24 (Dt 4:26; Jos 23:15-16) See, the siege ramps have come to the city
to take it. And the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans
who fight against it, because of the sword, and of the famine,
and of the pestilence, and what You have spoken has come to pass,
as You can see.
25 (Jer 32:24) O Lord God, You have said to me,
"Buy the field for money and call in witnesses,"
although the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.
God Promises the People's Return
26 Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:
27 (Nu 16:22; 27:16) Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh.
Is anything too hard for Me?
28 (Jer 32:3; 19:7-12) Therefore thus says the Lord: I will give this city
into the hand of the Chaldeans and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar
king of BabÂylon, and he shall take it.
29 (Jer 19:13; 21:10) And the Chaldeans who fight against this city
will come and set this city on fire and burn it with the houses,
upon whose roofs they have offered incense to Baal
and poured out drink offerings to other gods, to provoke Me to anger.
30 (Dt 9:7-12; Isa 63:10) Indeed the sons of Israel and the sons of Judah
have only done evil before Me from their youth.
For the sons of Israel have only provoked Me to anger with the work
of their hands, says the Lord.
31 (2Ki 23:27; 1Ki 11:7-8) Indeed this city has been to Me a provocation
of My anger and My fury from the day that they built it, even to this day,
so that I should remove it from before My face,
32 (Isa 1:4-6; Jer 2:26) because of all the evil of the sons of Israel
and of the sons of Judah which they have done to provoke Me to anger,
they, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets,
and the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
33 (Jer 2:27; 7:13) They have turned their back to Me and not their face.
Though I taught them, rising up early and teaching them, yet they have
not listened nor received instruction.
34 (Jer 7:30; 2Ki 21:4-7) But they set their abominations in the house
which is called by My name, to defile it.
35 (Jer 7:31; Lev 18:21; 20:2-5) They built the high places of Baal
which are in the Valley of Ben Hinnom to cause their sons and their daughters
to pass through the fire to Molek, which I had not commanded them,
nor did it come into My mind that they should do this abomination,
to cause Judah to sin.
36 (Jer 32:24; 32:3) Now therefore, thus says the Lord, the God of Israel,
concerning this city of which you say, "It shall be delivered
into the hand of the king of Babylon by the sword, and by famine,
and by pestilence":
37(Jer 23:3; 23:6) See, I will gather them out of all countries wherever
I have driven them in My anger, and in My fury, and in great wrath;
and I will bring them again to this place,
and I will cause them to dwell safely.
38 (Jer 24:7; 30:22) And they shall be My people, and I will be their God.
39 (Dt 11:18-21; 2Ch 30:12) And I will give them one heart and one way,
that they may fear Me forever, for their good and for their children
after them.
40 (Isa 55:3; Jer 50:5) And I will make an everlasting covenant with them
that I will not turn away from them, to do them good. But I will put My fear
in their hearts so that they shall not depart from Me.
41 (Jer 24:6; Dt 30:9) Indeed, I will rejoice over them to do them good,
and I will plant them in this land assuredly with My whole heart
and with My whole soul.
42 (Jer 31:28; Zec 8:14-15) For thus says the Lord: Just as I have brought
all this great calamity upon this people, so I will bring upon them
all the good that I have promised them.
43 (Jer 32:15; Eze 37:11-14) Fields will be bought in this land of which you
say, It is desolate, without man or beast. It is given
into the hand of the Chaldeans.
44 (Jer 17:26; 33:7) Men will buy fields for money, sign and seal deeds,
and call in witnesses in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about
Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, and in the cities of the mountains,
and in the cities of the valley, and in the cities of the Negev;
for I will restore their fortunes, says the Lord.
Jeremiah 32
[1] The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of
Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar.
[2] For then the king of Babylon's army besieged Jerusalem: and Jeremiah the
prophet was shut up in the court of the prison, which was in the king of
Judah's house.
[3] For Zedekiah king of Judah had shut him up, saying, Wherefore dost thou
prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will give this city into
the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it;
[4] And Zedekiah king of Judah shall not escape out of the hand of the
Chaldeans, but shall surely be delivered into the hand of the king of
Babylon, and shall speak with him mouth to mouth, and his eyes shall behold
his eyes;
[5] And he shall lead Zedekiah to Babylon, and there shall he be until I
visit him, saith the LORD: though ye fight with the Chaldeans, ye shall not
prosper?
[6] And Jeremiah said, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[7] Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum thine uncle shall come unto thee,
saying, Buy thee my field that is in Anathoth: for the right of redemption
is thine to buy it.
[8] So Hanameel mine uncle's son came to me in the court of the prison
according to the word of the LORD, and said unto me, Buy my field, I pray
thee, that is in Anathoth, which is in the country of Benjamin: for the
right of inheritance is thine, and the redemption is thine; buy it for
thyself. Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD.
[9] And I bought the field of Hanameel my uncle's son, that was in Anathoth,
and weighed him the money, even seventeen shekels of silver.
[10] And I subscribed the evidence, and sealed it, and took witnesses, and
weighed him the money in the balances.
[11] So I took the evidence of the purchase, both that which was sealed
according to the law and custom, and that which was open:
[12] And I gave the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah,
the son of Maaseiah, in the sight of Hanameel mine uncle's son, and in the
presence of the witnesses that subscribed the book of the purchase, before
all the Jews that sat in the court of the prison.
[13] And I charged Baruch before them, saying,
[14] Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Take these evidences,
this evidence of the purchase, both which is sealed, and this evidence which
is open; and put them in an earthen vessel, that they may continue many days.
[15] For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Houses and fields
and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land.
[16] Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the
son of Neriah, I prayed unto the LORD, saying,
[17] Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy
great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:
[18] Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the
iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the
Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of hosts, is his name,
[19] Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all
the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and
according to the fruit of his doings:
[20] Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, even unto this
day, and in Israel, and among other men; and hast made thee a name, as at
this day;
[21] And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with
signs, and with wonders, and with a strong hand, and with a stretched out
arm, and with great terror;
[22] And hast given them this land, which thou didst swear to their fathers
to give them, a land flowing with milk and honey;
[23] And they came in, and possessed it; but they obeyed not thy voice,
neither walked in thy law; they have done nothing of all that thou
commandedst them to do: therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come
upon them:
[24] Behold the mounts, they are come unto the city to take it; and the city
is given into the hand of the Chaldeans, that fight against it, because of
the sword, and of the famine, and of the pestilence: and what thou hast
spoken is come to pass; and, behold, thou seest it.
[25] And thou hast said unto me, O Lord GOD, Buy thee the field for money,
and take witnesses; for the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.
[26] Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying,
[27] Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too
hard for me?
[28] Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give this city into the
hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon,
and he shall take it:
[29] And the Chaldeans, that fight against this city, shall come and set
fire on this city, and burn it with the houses, upon whose roofs they have
offered incense unto Baal, and poured out drink offerings unto other gods,
to provoke me to anger.
[30] For the children of Israel and the children of Judah have only done
evil before me from their youth: for the children of Israel have only
provoked me to anger with the work of their hands, saith the LORD.
[31] For this city hath been to me as a provocation of mine anger and of my
fury from the day that they built it even unto this day; that I should
remove it from before my face,
[32] Because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children
of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their kings,
their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and
the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
[33] And they have turned unto me the back, and not the face: though I
taught them, rising up early and teaching them, yet they have not hearkened
to receive instruction.
[34] But they set their abominations in the house, which is called by my
name, to defile it.
[35] And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the
son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the
fire unto Molech; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind,
that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin.
[36] And now therefore thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning
this city, whereof ye say, It shall be delivered into the hand of the king
of Babylon by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence;
[37] Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven
them in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring
them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely:
[38] And they shall be my people, and I will be their God:
[39] And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for
ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:
[40] And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn
away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts,
that they shall not depart from me.
[41] Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in
this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.
[42] For thus saith the LORD; Like as I have brought all this great evil
upon this people, so will I bring upon them all the good that I have
promised them.
[43] And fields shall be bought in this land, whereof ye say, It is desolate
without man or beast; it is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.
[44] Men shall buy fields for money, and subscribe evidences, and seal them,
and take witnesses in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about
Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, and in the cities of the mountains,
and in the cities of the valley, and in the cities of the south: for I will
cause their captivity to return, saith the LORD.
Jeremiah 33
The Promise of Restoration
1 (Jer 37:21; 38:28) Moreover the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah
the second time, while he was yet shut up in the court of the prison,
saying:
2 (Ex 6:3; 15:3) Thus says the Lord, the Maker of the earth, the Lord
who formed it to establish it; the Lord is His name:
3 (Jer 29:12; Ps 91:15) Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you
great and mighty things which you do not know.
4 (Jer 32:24; Eze 4:2) For thus says the Lord God of Israel concerning
the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah,
which are thrown down to make a defense against the siege mounds
and against the sword:
5 (Isa 8:17; Jer 21:4-7) They come to fight with the Chaldeans, but it is
to fill them with the dead bodies of men whom I have slain in My anger
and in My fury, all for whose wickedness I have hidden My face from this city.
6 (Isa 30:26; 66:12) I will bring it health and healing, and I will heal them;
and I will reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth.
7 (Isa 1:26; Jer 30:3) I will restore the fortunes of Judah and the fortunes
of Israel, and will build them as at the first.
8 (Ps 51:2; Jer 31:34) I will cleanse them from all their iniquity whereby
they have sinned against Me. And I will pardon all their iniquities whereby
they have sinned and whereby they have transgressed against Me.
9 (Jer 13:11; Isa 60:5) It will be to Me a name of joy, praise,
and honor before all the nations of the earth which shall hear of all the good
that I do to them; and they will fear and tremble for all the goodness and for
all the prosperity that I procure for it.
10 (Jer 32:43) Thus says the Lord: Again there shall be heard in this place
of which you say, "It is desolate, without man and without beast,"
even in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem,
that are desolate, without man and without inhabitant, and without beast,
11 (1Ch 16:34; 16:8) the voice of joy, and the voice of gladness,
the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of those
who shall say,
"Give thanks to the Lord of Hosts,
for the Lord is good;
for His mercy endures forever,"
and of those who bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord.
For I will restore the fortunes of the land as at the first, says the Lord.
12 (Isa 65:10; Jer 31:24) Thus says the Lord of Hosts: Again in this place
which is desolate, without man and without beast, and in all the cities,
will be a habitation of shepherds causing their flocks to lie down.
13 (Lev 27:32; Jer 17:26) In the cities of the mountains, in the cities
of the vale, and in the cities of the Negev, and in the land of Benjamin,
and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah,
shall the flocks pass again under the hands of him who numbers them,
says the Lord.
The Davidic Covenant
14 (Jer 29:10; 23:5) Surely, the days are coming, says the Lord, when
I will perform that good word which I have promised to the house of Israel
and to the house of Judah:
15 (Isa 4:2; 11:1-5) In those days and at that time,
I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David;
and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the earth.
16 (Jer 23:6; Isa 45:17; 1Co 1:30) In those days Judah will be saved,
and Jerusalem will dwell safely.
And this is the name by which she will be called:
THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
17 (1Ki 2:4; Ps 89:29-37) For thus says the Lord: David shall never lack
a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel;
18 nor shall the Levitical priests lack a man before Me to offer burnt
offerings, to kindle grain offerings, and to sacrifice continually.
19 The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:
20 (Ge 8:22; Ps 89:37) Thus says the Lord: If you can break
My covenant of the day and My covenant of the night so that there
should not be day and night in their season,
21 (2Ch 7:18; Ps 89:34) then also My covenant may be broken
with David My servant, that he should not have a son to reign on his throne,
and with the Levitical priests, My ministers.
22 (Ge 15:5; 22:17) As the host of heaven cannot be numbered
nor the sand of the sea measured, so I will multiply the seed of David
My servant and the Levites that minister to Me.
23 Moreover the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:
24 (Ne 4:2-4; Ps 44:13-14) Have you not considered what this people
have spoken, saying, "The two families which the Lord has chosen,
He has cast them off"? Thus they have despised My people, that they should be
no more a nation before them.
25 (Ps 74:16-17; Jer 31:35-36) Thus says the Lord: If My covenant for day
and night does not stand, and if I have not appointed the ordinances
of heaven and earth,
26 (Isa 14:1; Jer 31:37) then I would cast away the seed of Jacob
and David My servant, so that I would not take any of his seed to be rulers
over the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Yet I will restore their fortunes
and have mercy on them.
Jeremiah 33
[1] Moreover the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah the second time, while
he was yet shut up in the court of the prison, saying,
[2] Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to
establish it; the LORD is his name;
[3] Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty
things, which thou knowest not.
[4] For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of
this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are thrown
down by the mounts, and by the sword;
[5] They come to fight with the Chaldeans, but it is fill them with the dead
bodies of men, whom I have slain in mine anger and in my fury, and for all
whose wickedness I have hid my face from this city.
[6] Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will
reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.
[7] And I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to
return, and will build them, as at the first.
[8] And I will cleanse them from all their iniquity, whereby they have
sinned against me; and I will pardon all their iniquities, whereby they have
sinned, and whereby they have transgressed against me.
[9] And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all
the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them:
and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the
prosperity that I procure unto it.
[10] Thus saith the LORD; Again there shall be heard in this place, which ye
say shall be desolate without man and without beast, even in the cities of
Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, that are desolate, without man, and
without inhabitant, and without beast,
[11] The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the
bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say,
Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD is good; for his mercy endureth for
ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of
the LORD. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the
first, saith the LORD.
[12] Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Again in this place, which is desolate
without man and without beast, and in all the cities thereof, shall be an
habitation of shepherds causing their flocks to lie down.
[13] In the cities of the mountains, in the cities of the vale, and in the
cities of the south, and in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about
Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, shall the flocks pass again under the
hands of him that telleth them, saith the LORD.
[14] Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will perform that good
thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel and to the house of
Judah.
[15] In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of
righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and
righteousness in the land.
[16] In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely:
and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness.
[17] For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the
throne of the house of Israel;
[18] Neither shall the priests the Levites want a man before me to offer
burnt offerings, and to kindle meat offerings, and to do sacrifice
continually.
[19] And the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, saying,
[20] Thus saith the LORD; If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my
covenant of the night, and that there should not be day and night in their
season;
[21] Then may also my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he
should not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the Levites the
priests, my ministers.
[22] As the host of heaven cannot be numbered, neither the sand of the sea
measured: so will I multiply the seed of David my servant, and the Levites
that minister unto me.
[23] Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, saying,
[24] Considerest thou not what this people have spoken, saying, The two
families which the LORD hath chosen, he hath even cast them off? thus they
have despised my people, that they should be no more a nation before them.
[25] Thus saith the LORD; If my covenant be not with day and night, and if I
have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth;
[26] Then will I cast away the seed of Jacob, and David my servant, so that
I will not take any of his seed to be rulers over the seed of Abraham,
Isaac, and Jacob: for I will cause their captivity to return, and have mercy
on them.
Ezekiel 26:1-14
Ezekiel 26
A Prophecy Against Tyre
1 (Eze 20:13) In the eleventh year, on the first day of the month,
the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (Isa 23:1-18; Jer 25:22) Son of man, because Tyre has said against
Jerusalem, "Aha, the gateway of the peoples is broken. It has opened to me.
I shall be filled now that she is laid waste,"
3 (Isa 5:30; Jer 51:42) therefore thus says the Lord God: I am against you,
O Tyre, and will cause many nations to come up against you, as the sea causes
its waves to come up.
4 (Isa 23:11; Am 1:10) They shall destroy the walls of Tyre
and break down her towers. I will also scrape her dust from her
and make her a bare rock.
5 (Eze 29:19; 25:7) She shall be a place for the spreading of nets
in the midst of the sea, for I have spoken, says the Lord God,
and she shall become destruction to the nations.
6 (Eze 16:46; 26:8) Her daughters who are on the mainland shall be slain
by the sword. And they shall know that I am the Lord.
7 (Ezr 7:12; Da 2:37) For thus says the Lord God: From the north I will bring
upon Tyre Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, a king of kings, with horses
and with chariots and with cavalry and a great army.
8 (Eze 21:22; Jer 6:6) He shall slay your daughters on the mainland
with the sword. And he shall set up a siege wall against you
and cast up a mound against you and lift up the roof of shields against you.
9 He shall set engines of war against your walls, and with his axes he shall
break down your towers.
10 (Jer 47:3; Eze 26:15) By reason of the abundance of his horses,
their dust shall cover you. Your walls shall shake at the noise
of the horsemen and of the wagons and of the chariots when he enters
your gates as men enter a city that has been breached.
11 (Isa 5:28; 26:5) With the hoofs of his horses he shall tread
down all your streets. He shall slay your people by the sword,
and your strong garrisons shall go down to the ground.
12 (Isa 23:8; 2Ch 32:27) They shall make a spoil of your riches,
and a prey of your merchandise. And they shall break down your walls
and destroy your pleasant houses. And they shall lay your stones
and your timber and your dust in the midst of the water.
13 (Isa 23:16; Jer 7:34) I will cause the noise of your songs to cease.
And the sound of your harps shall be heard no more.
14 (Job 12:14; Mal 1:4) I will make you a bare rock. You shall be a place
to spread nets upon. You shall be built no more, for I the Lord have spoken,
says the Lord God.
[1] And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the first day of the month,
that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is
broken that was the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be
replenished, now she is laid waste:
[3] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Tyrus,
and will cause many nations to come up against thee, as the sea causeth his
waves to come up.
[4] And they shall destroy the walls of Tyrus, and break down her towers: I
will also scrape her dust from her, and make her like the top of a rock.
[5] It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea:
for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD: and it shall become a spoil to
the nations.
[6] And her daughters which are in the field shall be slain by the sword;
and they shall know that I am the LORD.
[7] For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring upon Tyrus
Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, a king of kings, from the north, with
horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and companies, and much people.
[8] He shall slay with the sword thy daughters in the field: and he shall
make a fort against thee, and cast a mount against thee, and lift up the
buckler against thee.
[9] And he shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with his axes he
shall break down thy towers.
[10] By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee:
thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and
of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a
city wherein is made a breach.
[11] With the hoofs of his horses shall he tread down all thy streets: he
shall slay thy people by the sword, and thy strong garrisons shall go down
to the ground.
[12] And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy
merchandise: and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant
houses: and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the
midst of the water.
[13] And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease; and the sound of thy
harps shall be no more heard.
[14] And I will make thee like the top of a rock: thou shalt be a place to
spread nets upon; thou shalt be built no more: for I the LORD have spoken
it, saith the Lord GOD.
2) Our Daily Bread for 22 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/22/transmitting-truth
Entitled "Transmitting Truth"
Deuteronomy 4:9-14
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.
[9] Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou
forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy
heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;
[10] Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb,
when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make
them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they
shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.
[11] And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned
with fire unto the midst of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and thick
darkness.
[12] And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the
voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only ye heard a voice.
[13] And he declared unto you his covenant, which he commanded you to
perform, even ten commandments; and he wrote them upon two tables of stone.
[14] And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and
judgments, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it.
Without the ability to see their grandchildren in person due to risk of
infection, many grandparents sought new ways of connecting during the COVID-19
pandemic. A recent survey showed that many grandparents adopted texting
and social media as a means to maintain their precious bond with their
grandchildren. Some even worshiped with their extended families by video call.
One of the most wonderful ways parents and grandparents can influence their
children is by passing down the truths of Scripture. In Deuteronomy 4, Moses
charged God's people to "not forget the things" they'd seen about God
"lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life" (v. 9).
He went on to say that sharing these things with their children
and their children's children would enable them to learn to "revere" Him
(v. 10) and to live according to His truth in the land He was giving them.
The relationships God gives us with our families and friends are certainly
meant to be enjoyed. By God's design, they're also intended to be a conduit
to convey His wisdom from one generation to another, "for instruction
in righteousness" and equipping them for "all good works" (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
When we share God's truth and work in our lives with the next generation
-whether by text, call, video, or in-person conversation-we equip them to see
and enjoy His work in their own lives.
By: Kirsten Holmberg
Reflect & Pray
Who has "transmitted" God's truth to you? With whom can you share His truth
-through a text, a note, or an in-person conversation?
Thank You, God, for the legacy of faith You've passed on to me.
Please help me to lovingly impart that legacy to others.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 2 - Growing Up
2 Tim 3:16-17
16 (Ro 15:4) All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable
for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction
in righteousness,
17 (1Ti 6:11; 2Ti 2:21) that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction
in righteousness:
17 that the man of God may be perfect,
throughly furnished unto all good works.
"I can't wait till I get big!" Marc, age 5, declared. "Then I do
what I want!" Most of us, as children, shared Marc's statement.
We looked forward to that "magic age" - 16, 18, 21 - when we
would be adults: mature, able to make our own decisions.
We find, of course, that adulthood has its own share of
difficulties and conflicts. But even in our spiritual lives
we often long for a "magic moment" of maturity. As one woman
confessed, "Ever since I became a Christian, I've hoped I'd wake up
one morning to find myself mature."
But growth in the spiritual life comes gradually, like growth in
the physical world. In 2 Tim 2:16-17, Paul gives the young pastor
Timothy an important key to spiritual growing up - the Word of God.
The Word is "profitable" or "useful," Paul says, for "teaching" - that is,
for developing a right concept of God. Scripture offers "rebuke" when
we go wrong, "correction" to set us on the right path, and "training
in righteousness" so that we can grow in the image of Christ.
The purpose of Scripture's work in our lives, Paul emphasises,
is that we may be "perfect" - mature, equipped for the good things
God has for us to do. Such maturity does not come easily
or instantaneously, but it does come - sometimes imperceptibly -
as we submit our lives to the transforming power of God's Word.
Application
a) In what areas of my life do I need to grow? How can I benefit
from the Bible's
i) teaching?
ii) rebuke?
iii) correction?
iv) training in righteousness?
b) How can memorising God's Word help me grow in those areas?
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.
9 Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them,
that ye may prosper in all that ye 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.
1 Bless the LORD, O my soul:
And all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul,
And forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities;
Who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction;
Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things;
So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Remember God's promises when You pray
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those
who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
22 Day of the Month
a) Pray for the Province of Quebec
I) Pray for the leaders of Quebec,
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
b) Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve
every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge
of God.
(
2 Cor 10: 3 - 5
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
to the pulling down of strongholds,
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,
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself
against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ;
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray a prayer of intersession for your nation.
Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, God, for the legacy of faith You've passed on
to me. Please help me to lovingly impart that legacy to others."
Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord to learn His Word with Him.
Pray to the Lord and pray to keep His covenant.
Pray to the Lord and pray to renew your strength on the Lord.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray for the leaders our educational system, that they would
have wisdom and make God honouring decisions
Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve
every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge
of God.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Posted by DSY on Sunday, August 21. 2022
Ezekiel 29:1-16
A Prophecy Against Egypt
1 (Eze 26:1; 29:17) In the tenth year, in the tenth month,
on the twelfth day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (Eze 6:2; Jer 44:30) Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt
and prophesy against him and against all Egypt.
3 (Isa 27:1; Eze 32:2) Speak, and say, Thus says the Lord God:
I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt,
the great dragon that lies in the midst of his rivers,
which has said, "My Nile is my own,
and I myself have made it."
4 (2Ki 19:28; Eze 38:4) But I will put hooks in your jaws,
and will cause the fish of your rivers to stick to your scales,
and will bring you up out of the midst of your rivers,
and all the fish of your rivers shall stick to your scales.
5 (Jer 7:33; 8:2) I will abandon you to the wilderness,
you and all the fish of your rivers;
you shall fall upon the open field;
you shall not be brought together or gathered.
I have given you for food
to the beasts of the field and to the fowl of the heavens.
6 (2Ki 18:21; Isa 36:6) All the inhabitants of Egypt shall know
that I am the Lord, because they have been
a staff of reed to the house of Israel.
7 (Eze 17:15-17) When they took hold of you by your hand,
you broke and tore all their hands. And when they leaned upon you,
you broke and made all their legs shake.
8 (Eze 14:17) Therefore thus says the Lord God: I will bring a sword
upon you, and cut off man and beast out of you.
9 (Eze 29:3; Pr 16:18) The land of Egypt shall become a desolation
and waste. Then they shall know that I am the Lord.
Because you said, "The Nile is mine, and I have made it,"
10 (Eze 30:12) therefore, I am against you and against your rivers,
and I will make the land of Egypt an utter waste and desolation,
from Migdol to Syene, as far as the border of Ethiopia.
11 (Eze 32:13; Jer 43:11-12) No foot of man shall pass through it,
nor foot of beast pass through it, nor shall it be inhabited for forty years.
12 (Jer 46:19; Eze 30:7) Thus I will make the land of Egypt desolate
in the midst of the countries that are desolate, and her cities
among the cities that are laid waste shall be desolate for forty years.
And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations
and will disperse them among the countries.
13 (Isa 19:22; Jer 46:26) For thus says the Lord God:
At the end of forty years I will gather the Egyptians from the peoples
wherever they were scattered.
14 (Eze 30:14; Isa 11:11) And I will turn the fortunes of Egypt
and will cause them to return into the land of Pathros,
into the land of their origin, and there they shall be a debased kingdom.
15 (Eze 30:13; Zec 10:11) It shall be the basest of the kingdoms,
and it shall exalt itself no more above the nations. For I will diminish them
so that they shall rule over the nations no more.
16 (Hos 8:13; Isa 20:5) It shall be the confidence of the house of Israel
no more, bringing to mind the iniquity of their having turned to Egypt.
But they shall know that I am the Lord God.
[1] In the tenth year, in the tenth month, in the twelfth day of the month,
the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, set thy face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy
against him, and against all Egypt:
[3] Speak, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee,
Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lieth in the midst of his
rivers, which hath said, My river is mine own, and I have made it for
myself.
[4] But I will put hooks in thy jaws, and I will cause the fish of thy
rivers to stick unto thy scales, and I will bring thee up out of the midst
of thy rivers, and all the fish of thy rivers shall stick unto thy scales.
[5] And I will leave thee thrown into the wilderness, thee and all the fish
of thy rivers: thou shalt fall upon the open fields; thou shalt not be
brought together, nor gathered: I have given thee for meat to the beasts of
the field and to the fowls of the heaven.
[6] And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD, because
they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.
[7] When they took hold of thee by thy hand, thou didst break, and rend all
their shoulder: and when they leaned upon thee, thou brakest, and madest all
their loins to be at a stand.
[8] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring a sword upon
thee, and cut off man and beast out of thee.
[9] And the land of Egypt shall be desolate and waste; and they shall know
that I am the LORD: because he hath said, The river is mine, and I have made
it.
[10] Behold, therefore I am against thee, and against thy rivers, and I will
make the land of Egypt utterly waste and desolate, from the tower of Syene
even unto the border of Ethiopia.
[11] No foot of man shall pass through it, nor foot of beast shall pass
through it, neither shall it be inhabited forty years.
[12] And I will make the land of Egypt desolate in the midst of the
countries that are desolate, and her cities among the cities that are laid
waste shall be desolate forty years: and I will scatter the Egyptians among
the nations, and will disperse them through the countries.
[13] Yet thus saith the Lord GOD; At the end of forty years will I gather
the Egyptians from the people whither they were scattered:
[14] And I will bring again the captivity of Egypt, and will cause them to
return into the land of Pathros, into the land of their habitation; and they
shall be there a base kingdom.
[15] It shall be the basest of the kingdoms; neither shall it exalt itself
any more above the nations: for I will diminish them, that they shall no
more rule over the nations.
[16] And it shall be no more the confidence of the house of Israel, which
bringeth their iniquity to remembrance, when they shall look after them: but
they shall know that I am the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 30:20-26
A Prophecy Against Pharaoh
20 (Eze 26:1; 29:17) In the eleventh year, in the first month,
on the seventh day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
21 (Jer 30:13; 46:11) Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king
of Egypt. And it has not been bound up to be healed or wrapped with
a bandage to make it strong to hold the sword.
22 (2Ki 24:7; Ps 37:17) Therefore thus says the Lord God: I am against
Pharaoh king of Egypt and will break his arms, both the strong
and the broken. And I will cause the sword to fall out of his hand.
23 (Eze 30:17-18; 30:26) I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations
and disperse them among the countries.
24 (Eze 30:25; Zep 2:12) For I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon
and put My sword in his hand. But I will break the arms of Pharaoh so that
he groans before him with the groanings of a wounded man.
25 So I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, but the arms
of Pharaoh shall fall down. Then they shall know that I am the Lord
when I put My sword into the hand of the king of Babylon
and he stretches it out upon the land of Egypt.
26 (Eze 29:12) When I scatter the Egyptians among the nations
and disperse them among the countries, then they shall know
that I am the Lord.
[20] And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the first month, in the
seventh day of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[21] Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and, lo, it
shall not be bound up to be healed, to put a roller to bind it, to make it
strong to hold the sword.
[22] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against Pharaoh king of
Egypt, and will break his arms, the strong, and that which was broken; and I
will cause the sword to fall out of his hand.
[23] And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and will disperse
them through the countries.
[24] And I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and put my sword
in his hand: but I will break Pharaoh's arms, and he shall groan before him
with the groanings of a deadly wounded man.
[25] But I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and the arms of
Pharaoh shall fall down; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I
shall put my sword into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall
stretch it out upon the land of Egypt.
[26] And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them
among the countries; and they shall know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 31
Pharaoh to Be Slain
1 (Eze 30:20; Jer 52:5-6) In the eleventh year, in the third month,
on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (Eze 29:19; 30:10) Son of man, speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt,
and to his multitude:
Whom are you like in your greatness?
3 (Isa 10:33-34; Da 4:10) Assyria was a cedar in Lebanon,
with fair branches and shade for a forest,
and high stature;
and its top was among the clouds.
4 (Eze 17:5; 17:8) The waters made it great;
the deep set it up on high.
With its rivers it continually ran
all around its plants,
and sent out its little rivers
to all the trees of the field.
5 (Da 4:11; Eze 17:5) Therefore its height was exalted
above all the trees of the field,
and its boughs were multiplied,
and its branches became long
because of the abundance of water, as it spread them out.
6 (Eze 17:23; Da 4:12) All the fowl of heaven
made their nests in its boughs;
and under its branches
all the beasts of the field gave birth;
and under its shadow
all great nations lived.
7 Thus it was fair in its greatness,
in the length of its branches,
for its roots were
by many waters.
8 (Eze 28:13; Ge 13:10) The cedars in the garden of God
could not match it;
the fir trees
were not like its boughs,
and the chestnut trees
were not like its branches;
nor was any tree in the garden of God
like it in its beauty.
9 (Ge 13:10; Isa 51:3) I made it beautiful with an abundance of branches,
so that all the trees of Eden envied it,
that were in the garden of God.
10 (Eze 28:17; Da 5:20) Therefore, thus says the Lord God: Because
it is lifted up in height and has shot up its top among the clouds,
and its heart is arrogant in its height,
11 (Dt 18:12; Eze 32:11-12) I therefore will deliver it into the hand
of the mighty one of the nations. He shall surely deal with it.
I have driven it out for its wickedness.
12 (Eze 28:7; 35:8; 30:11) Aliens, the tyrants of the nations have
cut it off and left it. Upon the mountains and in all the valleys
its branches have fallen, and its boughs have been broken
by all the rivers of the land. And all the peoples of the earth
have gone down from its shadow and have left it.
13 (Eze 32:4; Isa 18:6) Upon its ruin all the fowl of the heavens
shall remain, and all the beasts of the field shall be
upon its fallen branches
14 (Ps 82:7; Eze 26:20) to the end that none of all the trees
by the waters exalt themselves for their height,
or shoot up their tops among the clouds, or their well-watered trees stand up
in their height. For they all have been delivered to death, to the nether
parts of the earth in the midst of the sons of men, with those who go down
to the pit.
15 Thus says the Lord God: On the day when it went down to Sheol
I caused mourning. I covered the deep over it and restrained its rivers,
and its many waters were stayed. And I caused Lebanon to mourn for it,
and all the trees of the field fainted for it.
16 (Isa 14:15; 14:8; Eze 26:15) I made the nations to shake at the sound
of its fall when I cast him down to Sheol with those who descend into the pit.
And all the well-watered trees of Eden, the choice and best of Lebanon,
were comforted in the nether parts of the earth.
17 (Ps 9:17; Eze 31:6) They also went down into Sheol with it to those
who were slain with the sword. And those who were its power lived
under its shadow in the midst of the nations.
18 (Eze 32:19; 32:21; 28:10) To whom are you thus like in glory
and in greatness among the trees of Eden? Yet you shall be brought down
with the trees of Eden to the nether parts of the earth. You shall lie
in the midst of the uncircumcised with those who were slain by the sword.
This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, says the Lord God.
[1] And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, in the
first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, and to his multitude;
Whom art thou like in thy greatness?
[3] Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon with fair branches, and
with a shadowing shroud, and of an high stature; and his top was among the thick
boughs.
[4] The waters made him great, the deep set him up on high with her rivers
running round about his plants, and sent out her little rivers unto all the
trees of the field.
[5] Therefore his height was exalted above all the trees of the field, and
his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became long because of the
multitude of waters, when he shot forth.
[6] All the fowls of heaven made their nests in his boughs, and under his
branches did all the beasts of the field bring forth their young, and under
his shadow dwelt all great nations.
[7] Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for
his root was by great waters.
[8] The cedars in the garden of God could not hide him: the fir trees were
not like his boughs, and the chestnut trees were not like his branches; nor
any tree in the garden of God was like unto him in his beauty.
[9] I have made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the
trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him.
[10] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast lifted up thyself
in height, and he hath shot up his top among the thick boughs, and his
heart is lifted up in his height;
[11] I have therefore delivered him into the hand of the mighty one of the
heathen; he shall surely deal with him: I have driven him out for his
wickedness.
[12] And strangers, the terrible of the nations, have cut him off, and have
left him: upon the mountains and in all the valleys his branches are
fallen,
and his boughs are broken by all the rivers of the land; and all the people
of the earth are gone down from his shadow, and have left him.
[13] Upon his ruin shall all the fowls of the heaven remain, and all the
beasts of the field shall be upon his branches:
[14] To the end that none of all the trees by the waters exalt themselves
for their height, neither shoot up their top among the thick boughs, neither
their trees stand up in their height, all that drink water: for they are all
delivered unto death, to the nether parts of the earth, in the midst of the
children of men, with them that go down to the pit.
[15] Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day when he went down to the grave I
caused a mourning: I covered the deep for him, and I restrained the floods
thereof, and the great waters were stayed: and I caused Lebanon to mourn for
him, and all the trees of the field fainted for him.
[16] I made the nations to shake at the sound of his fall, when I cast him
down to hell with them that descend into the pit: and all the trees of Eden,
the choice and best of Lebanon, all that drink water, shall be comforted in
the nether parts of the earth.
[17] They also went down into hell with him unto them that be slain with the
sword; and they that were his arm, that dwelt under his shadow in the midst
of the heathen.
[18] To whom art thou thus like in glory and in greatness among the trees of
Eden? yet shalt thou be brought down with the trees of Eden unto the nether
parts of the earth: thou shalt lie in the midst of the uncircumcised with
them that be slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude,
saith the Lord GOD.
2) Our Daily Bread for 21 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/21/two-houses
Entitled "Two Houses"
Matthew 7:24-27
24 (Lk 6:47-99) "Whoever hears these sayings of Mine and does them, I will
liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock.
25 And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on
that house. And it did not fall, for it was founded a rock.
26 And every one who hears these sayings of Mine and does not do them will
be likened to a foolish man who built his house on the sand.
27 And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on
that house. And it fell. And its fall was great."
[24] Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them,
I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
[25] and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew,
and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
[26] And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not,
shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
[27] and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew,
and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
To test the stability of two houses, engineers simulated a Category 3
hurricane by using powerful fans that produced wind gusts of one hundred
miles per hour for ten minutes. The first house was built according to a
non-hurricane building code, and the other was put together with a
reinforced roof and floors. The first house shook and eventually collapsed,
but the second house survived with only a few cosmetic damages. One of the
engineers summarized the study by asking,
"Which house would you rather be living in?"
Concluding His teaching on values of kingdom living, Jesus said, "Everyone
who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man
who built his house on the rock” (Matthew 7:24). The fierce winds blew, but
the house survived. In contrast, the person who hears and yet doesn't obey,
"is like a foolish man who built his house on sand" (v. 26). The fierce winds
blew, and the house collapsed under the intensity of the storm. Jesus
presented His audience with two options: build your lives on the solid
foundation of obedience to Him or on the unstable sand of your own ways.
We too have to make a choice. Will we build our lives on Jesus
and obedience to His words or disobedience to His instruction?
By the Holy Spirit's help, we can choose to build our lives on Christ.
By: Marvin Williams
Reflect & Pray
How have you experienced what it means to have Jesus as the foundation
of your life? In what areas is He inviting you into greater obedience?
Jesus, help me to abide in You so that when the storms
rise and the winds blow, I'll remain true to You-established
forever by Your grace.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 1 - God's Perspective
Philip 4:13
13 (2Co 12:9-10; Eph 3:16) I can do all things because
of Christ who strengthens me.
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Many of us live out self-fulfilling prophecies. We believe
what we tell ourselves - or what we have been told by others:
"You're stupid", "You're ugly", "You'll never amount to anything,"
"You can't do anything right."
We programme ourselves for spiritual failure as well.
"I just can't memorise Scripture," we say. "It comes and goes,
and I can't seem to get it to stay." Yet daily we memorise
volumes of information that is less significant than the
Scriptures - telephone numbers, identification codes,
songs lyrics, advertising jingles.
The answer to the dilemma of negativism is not positive
thinking, but right thinking - biblical thinking, according
to what the Bible reveals of God's perspective. God says,
"You are worthwhile. You are valued. You are loved. I created you
just as you are, and whatever I call you to do,
I will give you the strength to do it.
The context of Phillipians 4:13 shows that Paul had learned
this important secret of spiritual strength. Paul had known
poverty and plenty, trouble and victory. But he also knew
he did not have to let circumstances determine his response to God's will.
We need not be controlled by the negative messages life throws in our paths
- even those self-defeating pronouncements we make to ourselves.
Rather, we can respond according to God's perspective, with the
conviction that God has given us strength we need to meet the
challenges we face.
Application
a) What challenges do I face that make me realise my own insufficiencies?
IS memorising Scripture one of those challenges for me?
b) How does today's memory verse help me face those challenges?
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.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt
meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according
to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,
and then thou shalt have good success.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are discouraged or Depressed
Matthew 11: 25-30
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 labour 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."
because He has dealt bountifully with me.
The Hidden Revelation
25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father,
Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things
from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man
knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father,
save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek
and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those
who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
21st Day of the Month
a) Pray for the leaders our educational system, that they would
have wisdom and make God honouring decisions
(
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make
supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life
in all godliness and honesty,
)
b) Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources
they need and the vigilance their work requires.
Conclusion:
Prayer: "God, today you have spoken to me. I recognise I am neither in control
of my tongue nor my life. I need you to change me from inside out. I ask you
to come into my life and do the work I need you to do, so that my life, my tongue,
all that I do and am would be pleasing to you. Amen."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know and understand His Will.
Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, help me to abide in You so that when the storms
rise and the winds blow, I'll remain true to You-established
forever by Your grace."
Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord to know His Word.
Pray to the Lord and pray that His Word will not depart from your mouth.
Pray to the Lord and pray to give Him all your burdens.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray for the leaders our educational system, that they would
have wisdom and make God honouring decisions
Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources
they need and the vigilance their work requires.
Pray for a woman and her children in the United Arab Emirates who are in
hiding from family members who oppose this mother's faith in Christ.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Posted by DSY on Sunday, August 21. 2022
Day 233, 21 August 2022
Today at https://www.calvarycommunity.ca/ Pastor Bev talked on DIY Faith -
God's Blueprint For Our Lives - "Taming My Tongue"
James 3:1-12
The Tongue
1 (Mt 23:13; Ro 2:20-21) My brothers, not many of you should become teachers,
knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.
2 (Mt 12:37; Jas 1:26) We all err in many ways. But if any man does not err
in word, he is a perfect man and able also to control the whole body.
3 (Ps 32:9) See how we put bits in the mouths of horses that they may obey
us, and we control their whole bodies.
4 And observe ships. Though they are so great and are driven by fierce winds,
yet they are directed with a very small rudder wherever the captain pleases.
5 (Ps 73:8-9) Even so, the tongue is a little part of the body
and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles.
6 (Pr 16:27) The tongue is a fire, a world of evil. The tongue is among
the parts of the body, defiling the whole body,
and setting the course of nature on fire, and it is set on fire by hell.
7 All kinds of beasts, and birds, and serpents, and things in the sea
are tamed or have been tamed by mankind.
8 (Ps 140:3; Ro 3:13) But no man can tame the tongue.
It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
9 (1Co 11:7; Ge 1:26-27) With it we bless the Lord and Father,
and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God.
10 Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing.
My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
11 Does a spring yield at the same opening sweet and bitter water?
12 Can the fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a vine, figs?
So no spring can yield both salt water and fresh water.
[1] My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the
greater condemnation.
[2] For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the
same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
[3] Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we
turn about their whole body.
[4] Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of
fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm,
whithersoever the governor listeth.
[5] Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things.
Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
[6] And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among
our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course
of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
[7] For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things
in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:
[8] But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly
poison.
[9] Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men,
which are made after the similitude of God.
[10] Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren,
these things ought not so to be.
[11] Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
[12] Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs?
so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
Luke 6:45
45 (Eph 4:29) A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bears
what is good, and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bears
what is evil. For of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
[45] A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that
which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart
bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his
mouth speaketh.
Matthew 15:19
19 (Gal 5:19-21) For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders,
adulteries, sexual immorality, thefts, false witness, and blasphemies.
[19] For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries,
fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
Psalm 51:5
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I was brought forth in iniquity,
and in sin my mother conceived me.
[5] Behold, I was shapen in iniquity;
And in sin did my mother conceive me.
Psalm 51:10
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
[10] Create in me a clean heart, O God;
And renew a right spirit within me.
Proverbs 10:19
19 (Jas 3:2; Ecc 5:3; Jas 1:19) In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
but he who restrains his lips is wise.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin:
But he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 13:3
3 (Pr 21:23; 12:13) He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
but he who opens wide his lips will have destruction.
[3] He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life:
But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 18:21
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
[21] Death and life are in the power of the tongue:
And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
James 1:19
19 (Pr 10:19; 14:29) Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift
to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
[19] Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to
speak, slow to wrath:
James 1:26
26 (Ps 34:13; 141:3) If anyone among you seems to be religious
and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man's
religion is vain.
[26] If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue,
but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
James 3:5 (Ps 73:8-9) Even so, the tongue is a little part of the body
and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles.
The Tongue is small, but powerful.
The tongue is uncontrollably dangerous.
The Tongue is terribly Inconsistent.
James 3:9-10
9 (1Co 11:7; Ge 1:26-27) With it we bless the Lord and Father,
and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God.
10 Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing.
My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
[9] Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men,
which are made after the similitude of God.
[10] Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren,
these things ought not so to be.
James 3:11-12
11 Does a spring yield at the same opening sweet and bitter water?
12 Can the fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a vine, figs?
So no spring can yield both salt water and fresh water.
[11] Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
[12] Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs?
so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
The tongue can be tamed
Let's address inappropriate use of our tongue.
Eph 4:29
29 (Col 4:6) Let no unwholesome word proceed out of your mouth, but only
that which is good for building up, that it may give grace to the listeners.
[29] Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which
is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
1st - We should avoid profanity and vulgar talk
Matthew 12:34
34 (Mt 23:33; Lk 6:45; Mt 3:7O) generation of vipers, how can you, being evil,
speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
[34] O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things?
for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
The truth is that our words come from what is deep within our hearts.
So what lies deep down in your heart?
2nd - We can and should avoid complaining and arguing.
Philip 2:14
14 (1Pe 4:9; 1Co 10:10) Do all things without murmuring and disputing,
14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
3rd - We should avoid gossip and slander.
Proverbs 20:19
19 (Pr 11:13; Ro 16:18) He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
therefore do not meddle with him who flatters with his lips.
[19] He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets:
Therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Proverbs 17:4
4 A wicked doer gives heed to false lips,
and a liar gives ear to a wayward tongue.
[4] A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips;
And a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
Proverbs 26:20
20 (Pr 22:10; 16:28) Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
[20] Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out:
So where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
"To gossip means to betray a confidence or to discuss unfavourable personal
facts about another person with someone who is not part of the problem or its
solutions." - Ken Sande
4th , We should avoid lying.
5th , We should avoid negative speech that criticises and tear people down.
Matthew 7:3
3 (Jn 8:7-9) "And why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye,
but do not consider the plank that is in your own eye?"
[3] And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye,
but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
A) We should use our tongue for praise, prayer, confession and thanksgiving
to God.
B) We should use our tongue for teaching others of the love of God
and Word of God
C) We should use our tongue to encourage and build others up according
to their needs.
Proverbs 25:11
11 (Pr 15:23; Isa 50:4) A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
11 A word fitly spoken
Is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Proverbs 12:25
25 (Pr 15:13; 15:23) Heaviness in the heart of man makes it droop,
but a good word makes it glad.
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop:
But a good word maketh it glad.
A) Ask God for Help.
B) Be slow to speak
Proverbs 17:28
28 (Job 13:5) Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise;
and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise:
And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
T-H-I-N-K
Is is True, Helpful, Inspiring,Necessary, Kind ?
C) Have Heart surgery if necessary.
Matthew 12:34
34 (Mt 23:33; Lk 6:45; Mt 3:7O) generation of vipers, how can you, being evil,
speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things?
for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
D) Remember we will give an account of our words in the judgment.
Matthew 12:36
36 (Ecc 12:14) But I say to you that for every idle word that men speak,
they will give an account on the Day of Judgment.
[36] But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak,
they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
1) Ezekiel 24:15-27
Ezekiel 25
Jeremiah 34
Jeremiah 21
Ezekiel 29:1-16
Ezekiel 30:20-26
Ezekiel 31
Ezekiel 24:15-27
The Death of Ezekiel's Wife
15 Also the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
16 (Jer 13:17; 22:10) Son of man, I am about to take away from you the desire
of your eyes with a stroke. Yet you shall not mourn or weep,
nor shall your tears run down.
17 (Hos 9:4; Lev 10:6) Groan silently. Make no mourning for the dead.
Bind on your turban and put your shoes on your feet and do not cover
your mustache and do not eat the bread of men.
18 So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died.
And in the morning I did as I was commanded.
19 (Eze 12:9; 37:18) And the people said to me,
"Will you not tell us what these
things mean forus, that you are behaving this way?"
20 Then I answered them: The word of the Lord came to me, saying:
21 (Eze 23:47; Ps 27:4) Speak to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord God:
I will profane My sanctuary, the pride of your strength,
the desire of your eyes and the delight of your soul.
And your sons and your daughters whom you have left behind shall fall
by the sword.
22 You shall do as I have done. You shall not cover your mustache,
nor will you eat the bread of men.
23 (Lev 26:39; Eze 4:17) Your turbans shall be on your heads,
and your shoes on your feet. You shall not mourn or weep.
But you shall pine away for your iniquities and groan toward one another.
24 (Eze 4:3; Isa 20:3) Thus Ezekiel is a sign to you. According to all that
he has done you shall do. And when it comes about, then you shall know that
I am the Lord God.
25 (Eze 24:21; Ps 48:2) As for you, son of man, shall it not be on the day
when I take from them their strength, the joy of their glory, the desire
of their eyes, and that on which they set their minds,
their sons and their daughters,
26 (Job 1:15-19; Eze 33:21-22) that on that day he who escapes shall come
to you to cause you to hear it with your ears?
27 (Eze 33:22; 3:26-27) On that day your mouth shall be opened to him who
escaped, and you shall speak and be mute no more. Thus you shall be a sign
to them. And they shall know that I am the Lord.
[15] Also the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[16] Son of man, behold, I take away from thee the desire of thine eyes with
a stroke: yet neither shalt thou mourn nor weep, neither shall thy tears run
down.
[17] Forbear to cry, make no mourning for the dead, bind the tire of thine
head upon thee, and put on thy shoes upon thy feet, and cover not thy lips,
and eat not the bread of men.
[18] So I spake unto the people in the morning: and at even my wife died;
and I did in the morning as I was commanded.
[19] And the people said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us what these things
are to us, that thou doest so?
[20] Then I answered them, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[21] Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will
profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your
eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters
whom ye have left shall fall by the sword.
[22] And ye shall do as I have done: ye shall not cover your lips, nor eat
the bread of men.
[23] And your tires shall be upon your heads, and your shoes upon your feet:
ye shall not mourn nor weep; but ye shall pine away for your iniquities, and
mourn one toward another.
[24] Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath done
shall ye do: and when this cometh, ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.
[25] Also, thou son of man, shall it not be in the day when I take from them
their strength, the joy of their glory, the desire of their eyes, and that
whereupon they set their minds, their sons and their daughters,
[26] That he that escapeth in that day shall come unto thee, to cause thee
to hear it with thine ears?
[27] In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped, and thou
shalt speak, and be no more dumb: and thou shalt be a sign unto them; and
they shall know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 25
Ezekiel 25
A Prophecy Against Ammon
1 The word of the Lord came again to me, saying:
2 (Jer 49:1-6; Eze 6:2) Son of man, set your face against the sons of Ammon
and prophesy against them,
3 (Eze 36:2; Ps 70:2-3) and say to the sons of Ammon, Hear the word
of the Lord God. Thus says the Lord God: Because you said, "Aha!" against
My sanctuary when it was profaned, and against the land of Israel
when it was made desolate, and against the house of Judah
when they went into captivity,
4 (Dt 28:33; 28:51) therefore, I will deliver you to the men of the East
for a possession, and they shall set their camps among you
and make their dwellings among you. They shall eat your fruit
and drink your milk.
5 (Eze 21:20; 2Sa 12:26) I will make Rabbah a meadow for camels,
and the sons of Ammon a couching place for flocks. Thus you shall know
that I am the Lord.
6 (Zep 2:8; Ob 1:12) For thus says the Lord God: Because you have clapped
your hands and stamped your feet and rejoiced in heart with all your spite
against the land of Israel,
7 (Zep 1:4; Eze 25:13) therefore, I will stretch out My hand against you
and deliver you for destruction to the nations. And I will cut you off
from the peoples and cause you to perish from the countries.
I will destroy you. Then you shall know that I am the Lord.
A Prophecy Against Moab
8 (Isa 15:1-9; Jer 25:21) Thus says the Lord God: Because Moab and Seir say,
Look, the house of Judah is like all the nations,
9 (Jos 13:17; Jer 48:23) therefore, I will deprive the side of Moab
of its cities, of its cities which are on its frontiers, the glory
of the country, Beth Jeshimoth, Baal Meon, and Kiriathaim,
10 (Eze 21:32) and I will give it for a possession with the Ammonites
to the men of the East, so that the sons of Ammon may not be remembered
among the nations.
11 I will execute judgments on Moab. And they shall know
that I am the Lord.
A Prophecy Against Edom
12 (Ps 137:7; Jer 49:7-22) Thus says the Lord God: Because Edom
has acted against the house of Judah by taking vengeance
and has greatly offended and revenged themselves upon them,
13 (Jer 25:23; Eze 29:8) therefore thus says the Lord God:
I will also stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off man
and beast from it. And I will make it desolate. From Teman even
to Dedan they shall fall by the sword.
14 (Isa 11:14) I will lay My vengeance upon Edom by the hand
of My people Israel. And they shall do in Edom according to My anger
and according to My fury. And they shall know My vengeance, says the Lord God.
A Prophecy Against Philistia
15 (Isa 14:29-31; Eze 25:6) Thus says the Lord God: Because the Philistines
have dealt by revenge and have taken vengeance with a spiteful heart
to destroy with everlasting hatred,
16 (1Sa 30:14; Eze 25:13) therefore thus says the Lord God:
I will stretch out My hand against the Philistines
and will cut off the Kerethites and destroy the remnant of the seacoast.
17 (Eze 25:11; Ps 9:16) I will execute great vengeance upon them
with furious rebukes. And they shall know that I am the Lord when
I lay My vengeance upon them.
[1] The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them;
[3] And say unto the Ammonites, Hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith
the Lord GOD; Because thou saidst, Aha, against my sanctuary, when it was
profaned; and against the land of Israel, when it was desolate; and against
the house of Judah, when they went into captivity;
[4] Behold, therefore I will deliver thee to the men of the east for a
possession, and they shall set their palaces in thee, and make their
dwellings in thee: they shall eat thy fruit, and they shall drink thy milk.
[5] And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a
couchingplace for flocks: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
[6] For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and
stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against
the land of Israel;
[7] Behold, therefore I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and will
deliver thee for a spoil to the heathen; and I will cut thee off from the
people, and I will cause thee to perish out of the countries: I will destroy
thee; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD.
[8] Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the
house of Judah is like unto all the heathen;
[9] Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from
his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country,
Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim,
[10] Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites, and will give them in
possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered among the nations.
[11] And I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know that I am
the LORD.
[12] Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house
of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged
himself upon them;
[13] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also stretch out mine hand
upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it
desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword.
[14] And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel:
and they shall do in Edom according to mine anger and according to my fury;
and they shall know my vengeance, saith the Lord GOD.
[15] Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge,
and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old
hatred;
[16] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will stretch out mine hand
upon the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethims, and destroy the
remnant of the sea coast.
[17] And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and
they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.
Jeremiah 34
Jeremiah 34
Zedekiah to Die in Exile
1 (Jer 1:15; 32:2) The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord
when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army
and all the kingdoms of the earth of his dominion
and all the people fought against Jerusalem and against all the cities,
saying:
2 (Jer 21:10; 34:22) Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Go and speak
to ZedÂekiah king of Judah and tell him: Thus says the Lord: I will give
this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it with fire.
3 (Jer 32:4; 21:7) And you will not escape out of his hand, but will surely
be taken and delivered into his hand. And you will see the king of Babylon
eye to eye, and he will speak with you face to face,
and you will go to Babylon.
4 Yet hear the word of the Lord, O Zedekiah king of Judah!
Thus says the Lord concerning you: You will not die by the sword.
5 (2Ch 16:14; Jer 22:18) But you will die in peace; and as spices
were burned for your fathers, the former kings who were before you,
so they burn spices for you. And they will lament for you, saying,
"Alas, lord!" For I have pronounced the word, says the Lord.
6 (1Sa 3:18; 15:16-24) Then Jeremiah the prophet spoke all these words
to Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,
7 (Jos 10:3; 15:35) when the king of Babylon's army fought against Jerusalem,
and against all the cities of Judah that were left,
against Lachish and Azekah,
for these fortified cities remained of the cities of Judah.
Slaves to be Free
8 (Lev 25:10; 2Ki 11:17) This is the word that came to Jeremiah
from the Lord after the king Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people
who were in Jerusalem to proclaim liberty to them:
9 (Ge 14:13; Ex 2:6) that every man should let his male slave and every man
his female slave, being a Hebrew man or a Hebrew woman, go free so that
no one should keep them, a Jew his brother, in bondage.
10 (Jer 26:10; 26:16) Now when all the officials and all the people who had
entered into the covenant heard that everyone should let his male slave
and everyone his female slave go free, so that no one should keep them
any more in bondage, then they obeyed and let them go.
11 But afterward they turned around and caused the male slaves
and the female slaves whom they had set free to return, and brought
them into subjection for male slaves and female slaves.
12 Therefore the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying:
13 (Jos 24:17; Jdg 6:8) Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: I made
a covenant with your fathers in the day that I brought them out of the land
of Egypt, out of the house of bondage, saying:
14 (Dt 15:12; 1Sa 8:7-8) "At the end of seven years, each of you shall set
free his Hebrew brother who has been sold to you; and when he has served
you six years, you shall let him go free from you." But your fathers did not
obey Me nor incline their ear.
15 (Jer 34:8; 2Ki 23:3; Ne 10:29) You recently turned and did what was right
in My sight by proclaiming liberty, every man to his neighbour; and you made
a covenant before Me in the house that is called by My name.
16 (Lev 19:12; Ex 20:7) But then you turned around and profaned My name
when every one of you took back his male and female slaves,
whom you had set free, at their pleasure, and you brought them
into subjection to be your slaves.
17 (Mt 7:2; Dt 28:25) Therefore thus says the Lord: You have not obeyed Me
in proclaiming liberty, everyone to his brother and every man
to his neighbor. I proclaim a liberty to you, says the Lord, to the sword,
to the pestilence, and to the famine; and I will make you a terror to all
the kingdoms of the earth.
18 (Ge 15:10; Dt 17:2) I will give the men who have transgressed My covenant,
who have not performed the words of the covenant which they had made
before Me, when they cut the calf in two and passed between the parts,
19 (Zep 3:3-4; Jer 29:2) the officials of Judah
and the officials of Jerusalem,
the court officers, and the priests, and all the people of the land,
who passed between the parts of the calf,
20 (Jer 7:33; 11:21) I will even give them into the hand of their enemies
and into the hand of those who seek their life; and their dead bodies
shall be food to the fowl of heaven and to the beasts of the earth.
21 (Jer 39:6; 52:24-27) Zedekiah king of Judah and his officials I will give
into the hand of their enemies and into the hand of those who seek
their life and into the hand of the king of Babylon's army,
which has gone away from you.
22 (Jer 9:11; 39:1-2) I will command, says the Lord, and cause them
to return to this city, and they will fight against it and take it
and burn it with fire; and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation
without an inhabitant.
[1] The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar
king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth of his
dominion, and all the people, fought against Jerusalem, and against all the
cities thereof, saying,
[2] Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Go and speak to Zedekiah king of
Judah, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give this city into
the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire:
[3] And thou shalt not escape out of his hand, but shalt surely be taken,
and delivered into his hand; and thine eyes shall behold the eyes of the
king of Babylon, and he shall speak with thee mouth to mouth, and thou shalt
go to Babylon.
[4] Yet hear the word of the LORD, O Zedekiah king of Judah; Thus saith the
LORD of thee, Thou shalt not die by the sword:
[5] But thou shalt die in peace: and with the burnings of thy fathers, the
former kings which were before thee, so shall they burn odours for thee; and
they will lament thee, saying, Ah lord! for I have pronounced the word,
saith the LORD.
[6] Then Jeremiah the prophet spake all these words unto Zedekiah king of
Judah in Jerusalem,
[7] When the king of Babylon's army fought against Jerusalem, and against
all the cities of Judah that were left, against Lachish, and against Azekah:
for these defenced cities remained of the cities of Judah.
[8] This is the word that came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, after that the
king Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people which were at
Jerusalem, to proclaim liberty unto them;
[9] That every man should let his manservant, and every man his maidservant,
being an Hebrew or an Hebrewess, go free; that none should serve himself of
them, to wit, of a Jew his brother.
[10] Now when all the princes, and all the people, which had entered into
the covenant, heard that every one should let his manservant, and every one
his maidservant, go free, that none should serve themselves of them any
more, then they obeyed, and let them go.
[11] But afterward they turned, and caused the servants and the handmaids,
whom they had let go free, to return, and brought them into subjection for
servants and for handmaids.
[12] Therefore the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
[13] Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; I made a covenant with your
fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, out
of the house of bondmen, saying,
[14] At the end of seven years let ye go every man his brother an Hebrew,
which hath been sold unto thee; and when he hath served thee six years, thou
shalt let him go free from thee: but your fathers hearkened not unto me,
neither inclined their ear.
[15] And ye were now turned, and had done right in my sight, in proclaiming
liberty every man to his neighbour; and ye had made a covenant before me in
the house which is called by my name:
[16] But ye turned and polluted my name, and caused every man his servant,
and every man his handmaid, whom ye had set at liberty at their pleasure, to
return, and brought them into subjection, to be unto you for servants and
for handmaids.
[17] Therefore thus saith the LORD; Ye have not hearkened unto me, in
proclaiming liberty, every one to his brother, and every man to his
neighbour: behold, I proclaim a liberty for you, saith the LORD, to the
sword, to the pestilence, and to the famine; and I will make you to be
removed into all the kingdoms of the earth.
[18] And I will give the men that have transgressed my covenant, which have
not performed the words of the covenant which they had made before me, when
they cut the calf in twain, and passed between the parts thereof,
[19] The princes of Judah, and the princes of Jerusalem, the eunuchs, and
the priests, and all the people of the land, which passed between the parts
of the calf;
[20] I will even give them into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand
of them that seek their life: and their dead bodies shall be for meat unto
the fowls of the heaven, and to the beasts of the earth.
[21] And Zedekiah king of Judah and his princes will I give into the hand of
their enemies, and into the hand of them that seek their life, and into the
hand of the king of Babylon's army, which are gone up from you.
[22] Behold, I will command, saith the LORD, and cause them to return to
this city; and they shall fight against it, and take it, and burn it with
fire: and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation without an
inhabitant.
Jeremiah 21
Zedekiah's Request Denied
1 (Jer 29:25; 37:3) The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord
when King Zedekiah sent to him Pashhur the son of Malkijah,
and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, saying,
2 (Jer 37:3; 37:7) "Please inquire of the Lord for us.
For Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon is making war against us.
Perhaps the Lord will deal with us according to all His wondrous works,
so that the enemy withdraws from us."
3 Then Jeremiah said to them: Thus you shall say to Zedekiah:
4 (Jer 32:5; Isa 13:4) Thus says the Lord God of Israel: Behold, I will turn
back the weapons of war that are in your hands with which you fight
against the king of Babylon and against the Chaldeans who besiege
you outside the walls; and I will assemble them into the midst of this city.
5 (Ex 6:6; Isa 5:25) I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched
hand and with a strong arm, even in anger, and in fury, and in great wrath.
6 (Jer 32:24) I will strike the inhabitants of this city, both man and beast;
they will die of a great pestilence.
7 (Jer 37:17; Eze 7:9) Afterwards, says the Lord, I will deliver Zedekiah
king of Judah and his servants and the people and such as are left
in this city from the pestilence, from the sword, and from the famine
into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and
into the hand of their enemies and into the hand of those
who seek their life. And he will strike them with the edge of the sword.
He will not spare them or have pity or mercy.
8 (Dt 30:15; 30:19) To this people you shall say: Thus says the Lord:
See, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.
9 (Jer 38:2; 39:18; 45:5) He who abides in this city will die by the sword
and by the famine and by the pestilence. But he who goes out and falls
away to the Chaldeans who besiege you, he will live, and he will have
his own life as booty.
10 (Jer 44:11; 52:13) For I have set My face against this city for disaster
and not for good, says the Lord. It will be given into the hand of
the king of Babylon, and he will burn it with fire.
Message to the House of David
11 (Jer 13:18; 17:20) Concerning the house of the king of Judah, say,
Hear the word of the Lord,
12 (Isa 1:17; Ps 101:8) O house of David; thus says the Lord:
Execute justice each morning,
and deliver him who has been robbed
from the hand of the oppressor,
lest My fury go out like fire
and burn so that no one can quench it,
because of the evil of your deeds.
13 (Ps 125:2; Ob 1:3-4) See, I am against you,
O inhabitant of the valley,
O rocky plain,
says the Lord,
you men who say,
"Who shall come down against us?
Or who shall enter our dwellings?"
14 (2Ch 36:19; Isa 3:10-11) But I will punish you
according to the fruit of your deeds,
says the Lord,
and I will kindle a fire in the forest,
and it will devour all things around it.
[1] The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when king Zedekiah sent
unto him Pashur the son of Melchiah, and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the
priest, saying,
[2] Inquire, I pray thee, of the LORD for us; for Nebuchadrezzar king of
Babylon maketh war against us; if so be that the LORD will deal with us
according to all his wondrous works, that he may go up from us.
[3] Then said Jeremiah unto them, Thus shall ye say to Zedekiah:
[4] Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Behold, I will turn back the weapons
of war that are in your hands, wherewith ye fight against the king of
Babylon, and against the Chaldeans, which besiege you without the walls, and
I will assemble them into the midst of this city.
[5] And I myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and with a
strong arm, even in anger, and in fury, and in great wrath.
[6] And I will smite the inhabitants of this city, both man and beast: they
shall die of a great pestilence.
[7] And afterward, saith the LORD, I will deliver Zedekiah king of Judah,
and his servants, and the people, and such as are left in this city from the
pestilence, from the sword, and from the famine, into the hand of
Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of their enemies, and into
the hand of those that seek their life: and he shall smite them with the
edge of the sword; he shall not spare them, neither have pity, nor have
mercy.
[8] And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I set
before you the way of life, and the way of death.
[9] He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, and by the famine,
and by the pestilence: but he that goeth out, and falleth to the Chaldeans
that besiege you, he shall live, and his life shall be unto him for a prey.
[10] For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good,
saith the LORD: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and
he shall burn it with fire.
[11] And touching the house of the king of Judah, say, Hear ye the word of
the LORD;
[12] O house of David, thus saith the LORD; Execute judgment in the morning,
and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my
fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil
of your doings.
[13] Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant of the valley, and rock of the
plain, saith the LORD; which say, Who shall come down against us? or who
shall enter into our habitations?
[14] But I will punish you according to the fruit of your doings, saith the
LORD: and I will kindle a fire in the forest thereof, and it shall devour
all things round about it.
Posted by DSY on Saturday, August 20. 2022
Day 232, 20 August 2022
1) Ezekiel 22:17-31
Ezekiel 23
2 Kings 24:20
2 Kings 25:1-2
Jeremiah 52:3-5
Jeremiah 39:1
Ezekiel 24:1-14
Ezekiel 22:17-31
Jerusalem as God's Furnace
17 The word of the Lord came to me, saying:
18 (Ps 119:119; Isa 1:22) Son of man, the house of Israel has become dross
to Me. All of them are bronze and tin and iron and lead in the midst
of the furnace. They are the dross of silver.
19 Therefore thus says the Lord God: Because you all have become dross,
therefore, I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem.
20 As they gather silver and bronze and iron and lead and tin into the midst
of a furnace to blow fire on it to melt it, so I will gather you in My anger
and in My fury, and I will lay you there and melt you.
21 Indeed, I will gather you and blow upon you in the fire of My wrath,
and you shall be melted in the midst of it.
22 (Eze 20:8; 20:33) As silver is melted in the midst of a furnace,
so you shall be melted in the midst of it. And you shall know that
I the Lord have poured out My fury upon you.
Indictment of Sinful Leaders
23 The word of the Lord came to me, saying:
24 (Isa 9:13; Jer 2:30) Son of man, say to her: You are the land that
is not cleansed nor rained upon in the day of indignation.
25 (Hos 6:9; Jer 2:34) There is a conspiracy of her prophets in her midst
like a roaring lion ravening the prey. They have devoured souls. They have
taken the treasure and precious things. They have made many widows
in her midst.
26 (Lev 10:10; 1Sa 2:12-17) Her priests have violated My law
and have profaned My holy things. They have made no distinction
between the holy and profane, nor have they shown the difference
between the unclean and the clean, and they have hidden their eyes from
My Sabbaths, and I am profaned among them.
27 (Eze 22:13; Isa 1:23) Her officials in her midst are like wolves ravening
the prey by shedding blood and destroying lives in order
to obtain dishonest gain.
28 (Jer 23:25–32; Eze 13:6-7) Her prophets have daubed them with whitewash,
seeing vanity and divining lies for them, saying,
"Thus says the Lord God," when the Lord has not spoken.
29 (Eze 22:7; Ex 23:9; Isa 5:7) The people of the land have used oppression
and exercised robbery and have vexed the poor and needy and have oppressed
the sojourner wrongfully.
30 (Jer 5:1; Eze 13:5) I sought for a man among them who would build up
the hedge and stand in the gap before Me for the land so that I would not
destroy it, but I found no one.
31 (Eze 7:8-9; 9:10) Therefore I have poured out My indignation on them.
I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath.
Their own way I have recompensed on their heads, says the Lord God.
[17] And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[18] Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become dross: all they are
brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, in the midst of the furnace; they are
even the dross of silver.
[19] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye are all become dross,
behold, therefore I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem.
[20] As they gather silver, and brass, and iron, and lead, and tin, into the
midst of the furnace, to blow the fire upon it, to melt it; so will I gather
you in mine anger and in my fury, and I will leave you there, and melt you.
[21] Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, and
ye shall be melted in the midst thereof.
[22] As silver is melted in the midst of the furnace, so shall ye be melted
in the midst thereof; and ye shall know that I the LORD have poured out my
fury upon you.
[23] And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[24] Son of man, say unto her, Thou art the land that is not cleansed, nor
rained upon in the day of indignation.
[25] There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a
roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken
the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the
midst thereof.
[26] Her priests have violated my law, and have profaned mine holy things:
they have put no difference between the holy and profane, neither have they
shewed difference between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes
from my sabbaths, and I am profaned among them.
[27] Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to
shed blood, and to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain.
[28] And her prophets have daubed them with untempered morter, seeing
vanity, and divining lies unto them, saying, Thus saith the Lord GOD, when
the LORD hath not spoken.
[29] The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery, and
have vexed the poor and needy: yea, they have oppressed the stranger
wrongfully.
[30] And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and
stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I
found none.
[31] Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed
them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their
heads, saith the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 23
The Sins of Oholah and Oholibah
1 The word of the Lord came again to me, saying:
2 Son of man, there were two women, the daughters of one mother.
3 (Lev 17:7; Jos 24:14) And they committed harlotries in Egypt.
They committed harlotries in their youth. There their breasts were pressed,
and there their virgin bosom was handled.
4 (Eze 16:8) Their names were Oholah the elder and Oholibah her sister.
And they were mine, and they bore sons and daughters. As for their names,
Samaria is Oholah, and Jerusalem is Oholibah.
Samaria
5 (2Ki 15:19; 16:7) Oholah played the harlot when she was Mine. And
she lusted after her lovers, on the Assyrians her neighbors,
6 who were clothed in purple, captains and rulers, all of them desirable
young men, horsemen riding on horses.
7 (Hos 5:3; 6:10) Thus she committed her harlotries with them, with all those
who were the chosen men of Assyria, and with all on whom she doted,
with all their idols she defiled herself.
8 (Ex 32:4; Eze 23:3) She did not forsake her harlotries from the time
in Egypt. For in her youth they lay with her, and they handled her virgin
bosom and poured their harlotry upon her.
9 (2Ki 15:29; 17:23) Therefore I have delivered her into the hand
of her lovers, into the hand of the Assyrians after whom she doted.
10 (Eze 23:29; Hos 2:10) They uncovered her nakedness. They took her sons
and her daughters and killed her with the sword. And she became
a byword among women, for they had executed judgments on her.
Jerusalem
11 (Jer 3:8-11) Now her sister Oholibah saw this, but she was more corrupt
in her inordinate love than she, and in her harlotries more than her sister
in her harlotries.
12 (2Ki 16:7-15) She lusted after the Assyrians her neighbors,
captains and rulers clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding on horses,
all of them desirable young men.
13 Then I saw that she was defiled, that they both took the same way.
14 (Eze 8:10; Jer 22:14) So she increased her harlotries. And she saw men
portrayed on the wall, the images of the Chaldeans portrayed with vermilion,
15 girded with belts on their loins, exceeding in dyed attire on their heads,
all of them looking like officials, after the manner of the Babylonians
of Chaldea, the land of their nativity.
16 (Eze 16:29; Mt 5:28) And as soon as she saw them with her eyes,
she lusted after them and sent messengers to them into Chaldea.
17 (Eze 23:22; 23:28) The Babylonians came to her into the bed of love,
and they defiled her with their harlotry, and she was polluted with them,
and her soul became disgusted with them.
18 (Ps 78:59; 106:40) So she uncovered her harlotries and uncovered
her nakedness. Then My soul became disgusted with her, as My soul
became disgusted with her sister.
19 (Eze 23:3) Yet she multiplied her harlotries while remembering
the days of her youth in which she had played the harlot in the land of Egypt.
20 (Eze 16:26; 17:15) For she lusted after their paramours, whose flesh is
as the flesh of donkeys and whose issue is like the issue of horses.
21 Thus you longed for the lewdness of your youth when the Egyptians handled
your bosom because of the breasts of your youth.
Judgment on Jerusalem
22 (Eze 16:37) Therefore, O Oholibah, thus says the Lord God:
I will raise up your lovers against you, from whom you were alienated,
and I will bring them against you on every side:
23 (Jer 50:21; 2Ki 20:14-17) the Babylonians and all the Chaldeans,
Pekod and Shoa and Koa, and all the Assyrians with them.
All of them are desirable young men, captains and rulers,
officers and men of renown, all of them riding on horses.
24 (Jer 39:5-6; 47:3) They shall come against you with weapons,
chariots and wagons, and with an assembly of peoples. They shall set
themselves against you on every side with buckler and shield and helmet.
And I will set the judgment before them, and they shall judge you according
to their customs.
25 (Eze 23:47; Ex 34:14) I will set My jealousy against you, so that they deal
furiously with you. They shall take away your nose and your ears.
And your remnant shall fall by the sword. They shall take your sons
and your daughters. And your remnant shall be devoured by the fire.
26 (Eze 16:39; Jer 13:22) They shall also strip you of your clothes
and take away your fair jewels.
27 (Eze 16:41; 23:3) Thus I will make your lewdness and your harlotry brought
from the land of Egypt to cease from you so that you shall not lift up
your eyes to them or remember Egypt anymore.
28 (Jer 34:20; Eze 16:37) For thus says the Lord God: I will deliver you
into the hand of those whom you hate, into the hand of those from whom
you were alienated.
29 (Eze 16:39; 23:25-26) And they shall deal with you hatefully,
and shall take away all your labor, and shall leave you naked and bare.
And the nakedness of your harlotries shall be uncovered,
both your lewdness and your harlotries.
30 (Eze 6:9) I will do these things to you because you have gone whoring
after the nations, because you have polluted yourself with their idols.
31 (2Ki 21:13; Jer 7:14-15) You have walked in the way of your sister.
Therefore I will give her cup into your hand.
32 (Ps 60:3; Isa 51:17) Thus says the Lord God:
You shall drink of your sister's cup,
which is deep and wide;
you shall be laughed to scorn and held in derision;
it contains much.
33 (Isa 51:17; Jer 25:27) You shall be filled with drunkenness and sorrow,
the cup of horror and desolation,
the cup of your sister Samaria.
34 (Ps 75:8; Isa 51:17) You shall drink it and drain it,
then you shall gnaw at its fragments
and tear off your own breasts;
for I have spoken, says the Lord God.
35 (1Ki 14:9; Isa 17:10) Therefore thus says the Lord God:
Because you have forgotten Me and cast Me behind your back,
now bear the punishment of your lewdness and your harlotries.
Judgment on the Sisters
36 (Eze 22:2; Isa 58:1) The Lord moreover said to me: Son of man, will you
judge Oholah and Oholibah? Then declare to them their abominations.
37 (Eze 16:36; 16:20-21) For they have committed adultery, and blood is in
their hands. Thus with their idols they have committed adultery
and have also caused their sons whom they bore to Me to pass through
the fire for them as food.
38 (Eze 20:13; 2Ki 21:4) Moreover they have done this to Me:
They have defiled My sanctuary in the same day and have profaned My Sabbaths.
39 (2Ki 21:4; Jer 23:11) For when they had slain their children
to their idols, then they came the same day into My sanctuary to profane it.
And thus they have done in the midst of My house.
40 (2Ki 9:30; Jer 4:30) Furthermore, they have even sent for men to come
from afar, to whom a messenger was sent; and they came. For them you washed
yourself, painted your eyes, and decked yourself with ornaments.
41 (Est 1:6; Isa 65:11) And you sat on a stately couch with a table prepared
before it on which you had set My incense and My oil.
42 (Eze 16:11-12) A sound of a multitude at ease was with her,
and drunkards were brought from the wilderness with men of the common sort.
And they put bracelets on the hands of the women and beautiful crowns
on their heads.
43 Then I said to her who was worn out by adulteries, "Will they now commit
harlotries with her when she is so?"
44 Yet they went in to her as they go in to a woman who plays the harlot.
So they went in to Oholah and to Oholibah, the lewd women.
45 (Lev 20:10; Hos 6:5) But righteous men shall judge them
after the manner of adulteresses, and after the manner of women who shed
blood, because they are adulteresses, and blood is on their hands.
46 (Eze 16:40; Jer 15:4) For thus says the Lord God: Bring up a company
against them and give them over to terror and devastation.
47 (Jer 39:8; Eze 16:40-41) The company shall stone them with stones
and cut them down with their swords. They shall slay their sons
and their daughters, and burn up their houses with fire.
48 (Eze 16:41; 23:27) Thus I will cause lewdness to cease from the land,
that all women may be warned and not commit lewdness as you have done.
49 (Eze 7:4; 9:10) Your lewdness shall be recompensed upon you, and you shall
bear the punishment of worshipping your idols. Then you shall know
that I am the Lord God.
Ezekiel 23
[1] The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, there were two women, the daughters of one mother:
[3] And they committed whoredoms in Egypt; they committed whoredoms in their
youth: there were their breasts pressed, and there they bruised the teats of
their virginity.
[4] And the names of them were Aholah the elder, and Aholibah her sister:
and they were mine, and they bare sons and daughters. Thus were their names;
Samaria is Aholah, and Jerusalem Aholibah.
[5] And Aholah played the harlot when she was mine; and she doted on her
lovers, on the Assyrians her neighbours,
[6] Which were clothed with blue, captains and rulers, all of them
desirable young men, horsemen riding upon horses.
[7] Thus she committed her whoredoms with them, with all them that were the
chosen men of Assyria, and with all on whom she doted: with all their idols
she defiled herself.
[8] Neither left she her whoredoms brought from Egypt: for in her youth they
lay with her, and they bruised the breasts of her virginity, and poured
their whoredom upon her.
[9] Wherefore I have delivered her into the hand of her lovers, into the
hand of the Assyrians, upon whom she doted.
[10] These discovered her nakedness: they took her sons and her daughters,
and slew her with the sword: and she became famous among women; for they had
executed judgment upon her.
[11] And when her sister Aholibah saw this, she was more corrupt in her
inordinate love than she, and in her whoredoms more than her sister in her
whoredoms.
[12] She doted upon the Assyrians her neighbours, captains and rulers
clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them desirable
young men.
[13] Then I saw that she was defiled, that they took both one way,
[14] And that she increased her whoredoms: for when she saw men pourtrayed
upon the wall, the images of the Chaldeans pourtrayed with vermilion,
[15] Girded with girdles upon their loins, exceeding in dyed attire upon
their heads, all of them princes to look to, after the manner of the
Babylonians of Chaldea, the land of their nativity:
[16] And as soon as she saw them with her eyes, she doted upon them, and
sent messengers unto them into Chaldea.
[17] And the Babylonians came to her into the bed of love, and they defiled
her with their whoredom, and she was polluted with them, and her mind was
alienated from them.
[18] So she discovered her whoredoms, and discovered her nakedness: then my
mind was alienated from her, like as my mind was alienated from her sister.
[19] Yet she multiplied her whoredoms, in calling to remembrance the days of
her youth, wherein she had played the harlot in the land of Egypt.
[20] For she doted upon their paramours, whose flesh is as the flesh of
asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses.
[21] Thus thou calledst to remembrance the lewdness of thy youth, in
bruising thy teats by the Egyptians for the paps of thy youth.
[22] There, O Aholibah, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will raise up thy
lovers against thee, from whom thy mind is alienated, and I will bring them
against thee on every side;
[23] The Babylonians, and all the Chaldeans, Pekod, and Shoa, and Koa, and
all the Assyrians with them: all of them desirable young men, captains and
rulers, great lords and renowned, all of them riding upon horses.
[24] And they shall come against thee with chariots, wagons, and wheels, and
with an assembly of people, which shall set against thee buckler and shield
and helmet round about: and I will set judgment before them, and they shall
judge thee according to their judgments.
[25] And I will set my jealousy against thee, and they shall deal furiously
with thee: they shall take away thy nose and thine ears; and thy remnant
shall fall by the sword: they shall take thy sons and thy daughters; and thy
residue shall be devoured by the fire.
[26] They shall also strip thee out of thy clothes, and take away thy fair
jewels.
[27] Thus will I make thy lewdness to cease from thee, and thy whoredom
brought from the land of Egypt: so that thou shalt not lift up thine eyes
unto them, nor remember Egypt any more.
[28] For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will deliver thee into the hand
of them whom thou hatest, into the hand of them from whom thy mind is
alienated:
[29] And they shall deal with thee hatefully, and shall take away all thy
labour, and shall leave thee naked and bare: and the nakedness of thy
whoredoms shall be discovered, both thy lewdness and thy whoredoms.
[30] I will do these things unto thee, because thou hast gone a whoring
after the heathen, and because thou art polluted with their idols.
[31] Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister; therefore will I give her
cup into thine hand.
[32] Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou shalt drink of thy sister's cup deep and
large: thou shalt be laughed to scorn and had in derision; it containeth much.
[33] Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, with the cup of
astonishment and desolation, with the cup of thy sister Samaria.
[34] Thou shalt even drink it and suck it out, and thou shalt break the
sherds thereof, and pluck off thine own breasts: for I have spoken it,
saith the Lord GOD.
[35] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast forgotten me, and
cast me behind thy back, therefore bear thou also thy lewdness and thy
whoredoms.
[36] The LORD said moreover unto me; Son of man, wilt thou judge Aholah and
Aholibah? yea, declare unto them their abominations;
[37] That they have committed adultery, and blood is in their hands, and
with their idols have they committed adultery, and have also caused their
sons, whom they bare unto me, to pass for them through the fire, to devour them.
[38] Moreover this they have done unto me: they have defiled my
sanctuary in the same day, and have profaned my sabbaths.
[39] For when they had slain their children to their idols, then they came
the same day into my sanctuary to profane it; and, lo, thus have they done
in the midst of mine house.
[40] And furthermore, that ye have sent for men to come from far, unto whom
a messenger was sent; and, lo, they came: for whom thou didst wash thyself,
paintedst thy eyes, and deckedst thyself with ornaments,
[41] And satest upon a stately bed, and a table prepared before it,
whereupon thou hast set mine incense and mine oil.
[42] And a voice of a multitude being at ease was with her: and with the men
of the common sort were brought Sabeans from the wilderness, which put
bracelets upon their hands, and beautiful crowns upon their heads.
[43] Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now commit
whoredoms with her, and she with them?
[44] Yet they went in unto her, as they go in unto a woman that playeth the
harlot: so went they in unto Aholah and unto Aholibah, the lewd women.
[45] And the righteous men, they shall judge them after the manner of
adulteresses, and after the manner of women that shed blood; because they
are adulteresses, and blood is in their hands.
[46] For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will bring up a company upon them, and
will give them to be removed and spoiled.
[47] And the company shall stone them with stones, and dispatch them with
their swords; they shall slay their sons and their daughters, and burn up
their houses with fire.
[48] Thus will I cause lewdness to cease out of the land, that all women may
be taught not to do after your lewdness.
[49] And they shall recompense your lewdness upon you, and ye shall bear the
sins of your idols: and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.
2 Kings 24:20
20 (2Ch 36:13) Because of the anger of the Lord this happened
in Jerusalem and Judah until He threw them out from His presence.
But Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
[20] For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem and
Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled
against the king of Babylon.
2 Kings 25:1-2
The Fall and Exile of Judah
Jer 39:1-10; 40:7-9; 41:1-18; 52:4-27; 2Ch36:17-20
1 (Jer 34:1-6; 52:4-11) In the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month,
on the tenth day of the month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came,
he and all his army, against Jerusalem, and set up camp near it.
They built siege mounds against it all around.
2 The city came under siege until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.
[1] And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month,
in the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he,
and all his host, against Jerusalem, and pitched against it; and they built
forts against it round about.
[2] And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.
Jeremiah 52:3-5
3 (2Ch 36:13; Isa 3:4-5) Through the anger of the Lord this came to pass in
Jerusalem and Judah until He had cast them out from His presence.
Then Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
4 (Jer 39:1; Eze 24:1-2) In the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month,
in the tenth day of the month, NebÂuchadnezzar king of Babylon came,
he and all his army, against Jerusalem, and laid siege to it;
they built a siege wall all around it.
5 So the city was besieged until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.
[3] For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem and
Judah, till he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled
against the king of Babylon.
[4] And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month,
in the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon came, he
and all his army, against Jerusalem, and pitched against it, and built forts
against it round about.
[5] So the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.
Jeremiah 39:1
1 (2Ki 20:12–19; 2Ch 32:31) At that time Marduk-Baladan the son of Baladan,
king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah, for he had heard
that he had been sick and had recovered.
[1] In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, came
Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon and all his army against Jerusalem, and they
beseiged it.
Ezekiel 24:1-14
Ezekiel 24
The Siege of Jerusalem
1 (Eze 8:1; 20:1) And in the ninth year, in the tenth month,
on the tenth day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (2Ki 25:1; Jer 39:1) Son of man, write the name of the day, this same day.
The king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem this same day.
3 (Eze 11:3; 17:2) Utter a parable to the rebellious house and say to them,
Thus says the Lord God:
Put on the pot, put it on,
and also pour water into it.
4 (Mic 3:2-3) Gather the pieces into it,
even every good piece, the thigh and the shoulder.
Fill it with the choice bones;
5 (Jer 52:10; 52:24-27) take the choicest of the flock,
and also pile the bones under it;
make it boil well,
also seethe its bones in it.
6 (Eze 22:2; Na 3:1) Therefore thus says the Lord God:
Woe to the bloody city,
to the pot whose rust is in it,
and whose rust has not gone out of it!
Take out of it piece by piece
without choosing.
7 (Lev 17:13; Dt 12:16) For her blood is in her midst;
she set it on the bare rock;
she did not pour it on the ground
to cover it with dust.
8 That it may cause fury to come up to take vengeance,
I have set her blood on the bare rock,
that it may not be covered.
9 (Isa 30:33; Eze 24:6) Therefore thus says the Lord God:
Woe to the bloody city!
I will also make the pile great.
10 Heap on wood,
kindle the fire;
boil the flesh,
and spice it well,
and let the bones be burned.
11 (Jer 21:10; Mal 4:1) Then set it empty on its coals,
so that it may be hot and its bronze may glow,
and its filthiness may be melted in it,
and its rust may be consumed.
12 (Jer 9:5) She has wearied Me with toil,
and her great rust has not gone from her.
Let her rust be in the fire.
13 (Jer 6:28-30; Eze 5:13) In your filthiness is lewdness.
Because I would have purged you, yet you are not purged,
you shall not be purged from your filthiness anymore until
I have caused My fury to rest on you.
14 (Eze 18:30; Nu 23:19) I the Lord have spoken. It shall come to pass
and I will act. I will not go back, nor will I spare, nor will I be sorry.
According to your ways and according to your deeds, I shall judge you,
says the Lord God.
Ezekiel 24
[1] Again in the ninth year, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the
month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day: the
king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day.
[3] And utter a parable unto the rebellious house, and say unto them, Thus
saith the Lord GOD; Set on a pot, set it on, and also pour water into it:
[4] Gather the pieces thereof into it, even every good piece, the thigh, and
the shoulder; fill it with the choice bones.
[5] Take the choice of the flock, and burn also the bones under it, and make
it boil well, and let them seethe the bones of it therein.
[6] Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the bloody city, to the pot
whose scum is therein, and whose scum is not gone out of it! bring it out
piece by piece; let no lot fall up on it.
[7] For her blood is in the midst of her; she set it upon the top of a
rock;
she poured it not upon the ground, to cover it with dust;
[8] That it might cause fury to come up to take vengeance; I have set her
blood upon the top of a rock, that it should not be covered.
[9] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the bloody city! I will even
make the pile for fire great.
[10] Heap on wood, kindle the fire, consume the flesh, and spice it well,
and let the bones be burned.
[11] Then set it empty upon the coals thereof, that the brass of it may be
hot, and may burn, and that the filthiness of it may be molten in it, that
the scum of it may be consumed.
[12] She hath wearied herself with lies, and her great scum went not forth
out of her: her scum shall be in the fire.
[13] In thy filthiness is lewdness: because I have purged thee, and thou
wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till
I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.
[14] I the LORD have spoken it: it shall come to pass, and I will do it; I
will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to
thy ways, and according to thy doings, shall they judge thee, saith the
Lord GOD.
2) Our Daily Bread for 19 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/20/radiant-drifters
Entitled "Radiant Drifters"
Philippians 3:10-21
10 (Ro 8:17; 8:29) to know Him, and the power of His resurrection,
and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,
11 (Ac 26:7) if somehow I might make it to the resurrection of the dead.
Pressing Toward the Mark
12 (1Co 13:10; 1Ti 6:19) Not that I have already attained or have already been
perfected, but I follow after it so that I may lay hold of that for which
I was seized by Christ Jesus.
13 (Lk 9:62; Ps 45:10) Brothers, I do not count myself to have attained,
but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind
and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,
14 (Heb 3:1; 1Pe 5:10) I press toward the goal to the prize of the high
calling of God in Christ Jesus.
15 (1Co 2:6; Gal 5:10) Therefore let those of us who are mature be thus
minded. And if you think differently in any way,
God will reveal even this to you.
16 (Gal 6:16) Nevertheless, according to what we have already attained,
let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.
17 (1Co 4:16; 1Pe 5:3) Brothers, become fellow imitators with me
and observe those who walk according to our example.
18 (Gal 6:12) For many are walking in such a way that they are the enemies
of the cross of Christ. I have told you of them often and tell you again,
even weeping.
19 (Ro 16:18; 2Pe 2:3) Their destination is destruction, their god
is their appetite, their glory is in their shame, their minds
are set on earthly things.
20 (Eph 2:19; 1Co 1:7; Ac 1:11) But our citizenship is in heaven, from
where also we await for our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
21 (Col 3:4) who will transform our body of humiliation,
so that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working
of His power even to subdue all things to Himself.
[10] That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the
fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
[11] If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
[12] Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but
I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended
of Christ Jesus.
[13] Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I
do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those
things which are before,
[14] I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in
Christ Jesus.
[15] Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any
thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
[16] Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same
rule, let us mind the same thing.
[17] Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as
ye have us for an ensample.
[18] (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even
weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
[19] Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is
in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
[20] For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the
Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
[21] Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his
glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue
all things unto himself.
Under the night sky in the spring of 2020, surfers rode bioluminescent waves
along the coast of San Diego. These lightshows were caused by microscopic
organisms called phytoplankton, a name derived from a Greek word meaning
"wanderer" or "drifter." During the day, the living organisms create red tides
and capture sunlight that converts into chemical energy. When disturbed
in the darkness, they produce an electric blue light.
Believers in Jesus are citizens of heaven who, much like the red-tide algae,
live like wanderers or drifters on earth. When difficult circumstances disturb
our well-laid plans, the Holy Spirit empowers us to respond like
Jesus-the Light of the World-so we can reflect His radiant character in the
darkness. According to Paul the apostle, nothing is more valuable than our
intimacy with Christ and the righteousness that comes through our faith in Him (Philippians 3:8–9). His life proved that knowing Jesus and the power of His
resurrection changes us, impacting the way we live and the way we respond
when trials disrupt our lives (vv. 10-16).
When we spend time with God's Son daily, the Holy Spirit equips us with the
truth we need-enabling us to face every challenge on this earth in ways that
reflect Christ's character (vv. 17–21). We can be beacons of God's love and
hope, cutting through the darkness until the day He calls us home
or comes again.
By: Xochitl Dixon
Reflect & Pray
How has your perspective on life's challenges changed as you've considered
what Christ has done for you? What can you do to become radiant
with the character of Christ?
Merciful Jesus, when difficult circumstances come,
please shine through me and help me point others to You.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 7 - Upheld by His Hand
Is 41:10
10 (Jos 1:9; Isa 41:13-14) Do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you,
yes, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee;
yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Beth had the same recurring nightmare: she was running along a cliff,
then she slipped, and fell headlong, into a bottomless ravine.
Falling, without control,without end, falling, falling, falling...
Beth's dream may be one many of us identify with. The sense
of losing control can be nightmarish, and we may fear falling
without end, without remedy. Financial failure may be the chasm
that we face, or professional disgrace. Personal relationships
may go out of control, and we look into a never-ending
ravine of pain and misunderstanding
But God says, "Don't be afraid; I am holding you up."
Like the father who helps his child learn to swim,
God holds us above the water. We may not feel his hands;
indeed, we may suspect that he lets us go just so we can
do it on our own. But he promises that he doesn't let go.
"I am with you." he declares. "I give you strength
and hold you up."
God's promise never to let go takes on new meaning
in a world where relationships are temporary and life is
uncertain. We do not need to fear, for he is with us.
We can relax and stop striving, for he is our God.
His strength becomes ours; amid all our sin and rebellion,
he undergirds us with his righteousness. We cannot fall,
for he holds us firm.
Application
a) Under what circumstances have I felt myself "falling"?
b) How does God's promise in Is 41:10 help me to have faith
in the midst of my fears?
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;
19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye 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 harbour 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.
Psalm 13
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
1 How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever?
How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily?
How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God:
Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him;
And those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
5 But I have trusted in thy mercy;
My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those
who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
20th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the children of Canada, that they would come to know
Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.
( Matthew 19:14
14 (Mt 18:3; Lk 18:16-17)
But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me,
and do not forbid them. For to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."
14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not,
to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
)
b) Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not
against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.
(
Eph 6:12
12 (Eph 1:3; 1:21) For our fight is not against flesh and blood,
but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers
of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces
of evil in the heavenly places.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray that your nation
is not complicit with spiritual adultery.
Pray to the Lord: "Merciful Jesus, when difficult circumstances come,
please shine through me and help me point others to You."
Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord fir His help always.
Pray to the Lord and pray to obedient to Him for He
will give you abundance.
Pray to the Lord and Thank Him for His blessings.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray for the children of Canada, that they would come to know
Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.
Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not
against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.
Pray that the many Christian converts from Islam in Syria will grow
in both knowledge and faith.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Posted by DSY on Friday, August 19. 2022
Day 231, 19 August 2022
1) Ezekiel 20,21,22:1-16
Ezekiel 20
Israel's Continuing Rebellion
1 (Eze 8:1; 1:2; 24:1) In the seventh year, in the fifth month,
on the tenth day of the month, certain of the elders of Israel
came to inquire of the Lord and sat before me.
2 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
3 (Mic 3:7) Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel, and say to them:
Thus says the Lord God: Do you come to inquire of Me? As I live,
says the Lord God, I will not be inquired of by you.
4 (Eze 22:2; 23:36) Will you judge them, son of man, will you judge them?
Cause them to know the abominations of their fathers.
5 (Ge 14:22; Ex 3:8) And say to them: Thus says the Lord God: On the day
when I chose Israel, and lifted up My hand to the seed of the house of Jacob,
and made Myself known to them in the land of Egypt, when I lifted up My hand
to them, saying, I am the Lord your God,
6 (Eze 20:15; Ex 3:8; Ps 48:2) on that day that I lifted up My hand to them
to bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had selected
for them, flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all lands,
7 (Lev 18:3; Ex 20:2) then I said to them: Cast away, each of you,
the abominations of his eyes, and do not defile yourselves with the idols
of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.
8 (Isa 63:10; Eze 5:13) But they rebelled against Me and would not listen
to Me. They did not cast away the abominations of their eyes, nor did they
forsake the idols of Egypt. Then I said I will pour out My fury upon them,
to accomplish My anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.
9 (Eze 20:14; 20:22) But I acted for My name's sake, that it should not
be polluted before the nations among whom they were, in whose sight
I made Myself known to them in bringing them out of the land of Egypt.
10 Therefore I caused them to go forth out of the land of Egypt
and brought them into the wilderness.
11 (Lev 18:5; Dt 4:8) I gave them My statutes and showed them My judgments,
which if a man does them, he shall live.
12 (Ex 20:8-11; Lev 21:23) Moreover I gave them My Sabbaths to be a sign
between them and Me, that they might know that I am the Lord who sanctifies
them.
13 (Eze 20:21; 20:8; Dt 9:8) But the house of Israel rebelled against Me
in the wilderness. They did not walk in My statutes, and they despised
My judgments, which if a man does them, he shall live. And My Sabbaths
they greatly polluted. Then I said I would pour out My fury upon them
in the wilderness to consume them.
14 (Eze 20:9) But I acted for My name’s sake, that it should not be polluted
before the nations in whose sight I brought them out.
15 (Ps 95:11; 106:26) Also I lifted up My hand to them in the wilderness
that I would not bring them into the land which I had given them, flowing
with milk and honey, which is the glory of all lands,
16 (Nu 15:39; Eze 14:3-4) because they despised My judgments
and did not walk in My statutes, but polluted My Sabbaths.
For their hearts went after their idols.
17 (Eze 11:13; Jer 4:27) Nevertheless My eye spared them from destroying
them, nor did I make an end of them in the wilderness.
18 (Dt 4:3-6; Eze 20:7) But I said to their children in the wilderness:
Do not walk in the statutes of your fathers, neither observe their judgments,
nor defile yourselves with their idols.
19 I am the Lord your God: Walk in My statutes, and keep My judgments,
and do them.
20 (Jer 17:22; Eze 20:12) And hallow My Sabbaths. And they shall be a sign
between Me and you that you may know that I am the Lord your God.
21 (Eze 20:13; 20:8; Nu 21:5) Yet the children rebelled against Me.
They did not walk in My statutes, nor did they keep My judgments
to do them, which if a man does them, he shall live. They polluted My Sabbaths.
Then I said I would pour out My fury upon them to accomplish My anger against
them in the wilderness.
22 (Eze 20:9; 20:14) Nevertheless I withdrew My hand and acted for My name's
sake, that it should not be polluted in the sight of the nations in whose
sight I brought them out.
23 (Lev 26:33; Eze 20:15) I lifted up My hand to them also in the wilderness,
that I would scatter them among the nations and disperse them through
the countries,
24 (Eze 6:9; 20:16) because they had not executed My judgments,
but had despised My statutes and had polluted My Sabbaths, and their eyes
were after their fathers' idols.
25 (Ps 81:12; Isa 66:4) Therefore I gave them also statutes that were
not good and judgments by which they could not live.
26 (Lev 18:21; Eze 6:7) And I pronounced them unclean because of their gifts,
in that they caused to pass through the fire all who opened the womb, that
I might make them desolate in order that they might know that I am the Lord.
27 (Ro 2:24; Eze 2:7) Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel
and say to them, Thus says the Lord God: Yet in this your fathers have
blasphemed Me, in that they have committed a trespass against Me.
28 (Eze 6:13; Jos 23:14) When I had brought them into the land for which
I lifted up My hand to give it to them, then they saw every high hill
and all the leafy trees, and there they offered their sacrifices,
and there they presented the provocation of their offering.
There also they made their sweet savour
and there poured out their drink offerings.
29 Then I said to them: What is the high place to which you go?
And the name is called Bamah to this day.
30 (Jer 16:12; Jdg 2:19) Therefore say to the house of Israel,
Thus says the Lord God: Will you pollute yourselves after the manner
of your fathers and commit harlotry after their abominations?
31 (Ps 106:37-39; Jer 7:31) When you offer your gifts, when you make your sons
to pass through the fire, you pollute yourselves with all your idols,
even to this day. And shall I be inquired of by you, O house of Israel?
As I live, says the Lord God, I will not be inquired of by you.
32 (Jer 44:17; Eze 11:5) That which comes into your mind shall not come
about when you say, "We will be as the nations,
as the families of the countries, to serve wood and stone."
God Will Restore Israel
33 (Jer 21:5) As I live, says the Lord God, surely with a mighty hand
and with a stretched-out arm and with fury poured out, I will rule over you.
34 (Eze 20:38; 34:16) And I will bring you out from the peoples and will
gather you out of the countries in which you are scattered with a mighty hand
and with a stretched-out arm and with fury poured out.
35 (Hos 2:14; Jer 2:35) I will bring you into the wilderness of the peoples,
and there I will enter into judgment with you face to face.
36 (Nu 11:1-35; 1Co 10:5-10) As I entered into judgment with your fathers
in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so I will enter into judgment
with you, says the Lord God.
37 (Lev 27:32; Jer 33:13) I will cause you to pass under the rod,
and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant.
38 (Eze 13:9; Ps 95:11) And I will purge from among you the rebels
and those who transgress against Me. I will bring them out of the country
where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel.
And you shall know that I am the Lord.
39 (Jdg 10:14; Isa 1:13-15) As for you, O house of Israel, thus says
the Lord God: Go serve every one of you his idols, but later you shall
surely listen to Me. But do not pollute My holy name anymore with your gifts
and with your idols.
40 (Isa 56:7; 60:7) For on My holy mountain, on the mountain of the height
of Israel, says the Lord God, there all the house of Israel, all of them,
shall serve Me in the land. There I will accept them, and there I will seek
your offerings and the first fruits of your gifts with all your holy things.
41 (Eze 28:25; 11:17) I will accept you with your sweet savor when I bring
you out from the peoples and gather you out of the countries in which you
have been scattered. And I will be sanctified among you before the nations.
42 (Eze 34:13; 38:23) You shall know that I am the Lord when I bring you
into the land of Israel, into the country for which I lifted up My hand
to give it to your fathers.
43 (Eze 6:9; Hos 5:15) There you shall remember your ways and all your deeds
in which you have been defiled. And you shall loathe yourselves in your own
sight for all your evils that you have committed.
44 (Eze 24:24; 20:9) You shall know that I am the Lord when I have dealt with
you for My name's sake, not according to your wicked ways, or according
to your corrupt deeds, O house of Israel, says the Lord God.
A Prophecy Against the Negev
45 Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
46 (Eze 21:2; Am 7:16) Son of man, set your face toward the south,
preach against the south, and prophesy against the forest land in the Negev.
47 (Jer 21:14; Isa 9:18-19) And say to the forest of the Negev,
Hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God:
I will kindle a fire in you, and it shall devour every green tree in you
and every dry tree. The flaming flame shall not be quenched,
and all faces from the south to the north shall be burned in it.
48 All flesh shall see that I the Lord have kindled it.
It shall not be quenched.
49 (Jn 16:25) Then I said, "Ah, Lord God! They say of me,
'Does he not speak parables?' "
Ezekiel 20
[1] And it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth
day of the month, that certain of the elders of Israel came to inquire of
the LORD, and sat before me.
[2] Then came the word of the LORD unto me, saying,
[3] Son of man, speak unto the elders of Israel, and say unto them, Thus
saith the Lord GOD; Are ye come to inquire of me? As I live, saith the Lord
GOD, I will not be inquired of by you.
[4] Wilt thou judge them, son of man, wilt thou judge them? cause them to
know the abominations of their fathers:
[5] And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day when I chose
Israel, and lifted up mine hand unto the seed of the house of Jacob, and
made myself known unto them in the land of Egypt, when I lifted up mine hand
unto them, saying, I am the LORD your God;
[6] In the day that I lifted up mine hand unto them, to bring them forth of
the land of Egypt into a land that I had espied for them, flowing with milk
and honey, which is the glory of all lands:
[7] Then said I unto them, Cast ye away every man the abominations of his
eyes, and defile not yourselves with the idols of Egypt: I am the LORD your
God.
[8] But they rebelled against me, and would not hearken unto me: they did
not every man cast away the abominations of their eyes, neither did they
forsake the idols of Egypt: then I said, I will pour out my fury upon them
to accomplish my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.
[9] But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted before
the heathen, among whom they were, in whose sight I made myself known unto
them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt.
[10] Wherefore I caused them to go forth out of the land of Egypt, and
brought them into the wilderness.
[11] And I gave them my statutes, and shewed them my judgments, which if a
man do, he shall even live in them.
[12] Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and
them, that they might know that I am the LORD that sanctify them.
[13] But the house of Israel rebelled against me in the wilderness: they
walked not in my statutes, and they despised my judgments, which if a man
do, he shall even live in them; and my sabbaths they greatly polluted: then
I said, I would pour out my fury upon them in the wilderness, to consume them.
[14] But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted before
the heathen, in whose sight I brought them out.
[15] Yet also I lifted up my hand unto them in the wilderness, that I would
not bring them into the land which I had given them, flowing with milk and
honey, which is the glory of all lands;
[16] Because they despised my judgments, and walked not in my statutes, but
polluted my sabbaths: for their heart went after their idols.
[17] Nevertheless mine eye spared them from destroying them, neither did I
make an end of them in the wilderness.
[18] But I said unto their children in the wilderness, Walk ye not in the
statutes of your fathers, neither observe their judgments, nor defile
yourselves with their idols:
[19] I am the LORD your God; walk in my statutes, and keep my judgments, and
do them;
[20] And hallow my sabbaths; and they shall be a sign between me and you,
that ye may know that I am the LORD your God.
[21] Notwithstanding the children rebelled against me: they walked not in my
statutes, neither kept my judgments to do them, which if a man do, he shall
even live in them; they polluted my sabbaths: then I said, I would pour out
my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the wilderness.
[22] Nevertheless I withdrew mine hand, and wrought for my name's sake, that
it should not be polluted in the sight of the heathen, in whose sight I
brought them forth.
[23] I lifted up mine hand unto them also in the wilderness, that I would
scatter them among the heathen, and disperse them through the countries;
[24] Because they had not executed my judgments, but had despised my
statutes, and had polluted my sabbaths, and their eyes were after their
fathers' idols.
[25] Wherefore I gave them also statutes that were not good, and judgments
whereby they should not live;
[26] And I polluted them in their own gifts, in that they caused to pass
through the fire all that openeth the womb, that I might make them desolate,
to the end that they might know that I am the LORD.
[27] Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto
them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed me,
in that they have committed a trespass against me.
[28] For when I had brought them into the land, for the which I lifted up
mine hand to give it to them, then they saw every high hill, and all the
thick trees, and they offered there their sacrifices, and there they
presented the provocation of their offering: there also they made their
sweet savour, and poured out there their drink offerings.
[29] Then I said unto them, What is the high place whereunto ye go? And the
name thereof is called Bamah unto this day.
[30] Wherefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Are ye
polluted after the manner of your fathers? and commit ye whoredom after
their abominations?
[31] For when ye offer your gifts, when ye make your sons to pass through
the fire, ye pollute yourselves with all your idols, even unto this day: and
shall I be inquired of by you, O house of Israel? As I live, saith the Lord
GOD, I will not be inquired of by you.
[32] And that which cometh into your mind shall not be at all, that ye say,
We will be as the heathen, as the families of the countries, to serve wood
and stone.
[33] As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely with a mighty hand, and with a
stretched out arm, and with fury poured out, will I rule over you:
[34] And I will bring you out from the people, and will gather you out of
the countries wherein ye are scattered, with a mighty hand, and with a
stretched out arm, and with fury poured out.
[35] And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there will
I plead with you face to face.
[36] Like as I pleaded with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of
Egypt, so will I plead with you, saith the Lord GOD.
[37] And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into
the bond of the covenant:
[38] And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that
transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they
sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know
that I am the LORD.
[39] As for you, O house of Israel, thus saith the Lord GOD; Go ye, serve ye
every one his idols, and hereafter also, if ye will not hearken unto me: but
pollute ye my holy name no more with your gifts, and with your idols.
[40] For in mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of Israel,
saith the Lord GOD, there shall all the house of Israel, all of them in the
land, serve me: there will I accept them, and there will I require your
offerings, and the firstfruits of your oblations, with all your holy
things.
[41] I will accept you with your sweet savour, when I bring you out from the
people, and gather you out of the countries wherein ye have been scattered;
and I will be sanctified in you before the heathen.
[42] And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall bring you into the
land of Israel, into the country for the which I lifted up mine hand to give
it to your fathers.
[43] And there shall ye remember your ways, and all your doings, wherein ye
have been defiled; and ye shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for all
your evils that ye have committed.
[44] And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I have wrought with you for
my name's sake, not according to your wicked ways, nor according to your
corrupt doings, O ye house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD.
[45] Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[46] Son of man, set thy face toward the south, and drop thy word toward
the south, and prophesy against the forest of the south field;
[47] And say to the forest of the south, Hear the word of the LORD; Thus
saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall
devour every green tree in thee, and every dry tree: the flaming flame shall
not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be burned
therein.
[48] And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not
be quenched.
[49] Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! they say of me, Doth he not speak parables?
Ezekiel 21
Babylon, the Sword of the Lord
1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (Eze 20:46; 4:7; 25:2) Son of man, set your face toward Jerusalem,
and speak against the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel,
3 (Job 9:22; Jer 21:13) and say to the land of Israel, Thus says the Lord:
I am against you, and will draw My sword from its sheath, and will cut off
from you the righteous and the wicked.
4 (Eze 20:47; 7:2) Seeing then that I will cut off from you the righteous
and the wicked, therefore My sword shall be drawn from its sheath
against all flesh from the south to the north,
5 (Eze 21:30; Na 1:9) that all flesh shall know that I the Lord have drawn
forth My sword from its sheath. It shall not return anymore.
6 (Isa 22:4; Eze 6:11) As for you, son of man, groan with breaking heart
and bitter grief, groan before their eyes.
7 Eze 7:17; Isa 13:7It shall be when they say to you, "Why do you groan?"
that you shall answer, "Because of the news that is coming. And every heart
shall melt, and all hands shall be feeble, and every spirit shall faint,
and all knees shall be weak as water. It comes and shall be brought to pass,"
says the Lord God.
8 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
9 (Eze 21:3) Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus says the Lord! Say:
A sword, a sword is sharpened
and also furbished!
10 (Ps 110:5-6; Eze 20:47) It is sharpened to make a slaughter;
it is furbished so that it may glitter like lightning.
Should we then make cheer, the rod of My son despising every tree?
11 (Eze 21:19) He has given it to be furbished,
that it may be handled;
the sword is sharpened,
and it is furbished to give it into the hand of the slayer.
12 (Eze 21:6; Joel 1:13) Cry out and howl, son of man;
for it shall be against My people,
it shall be against all the officials of Israel.
Terrors by reason of the sword
shall be upon My people;
therefore strike your thigh.
13 (Eze 21:10) Because it is a trial, and what if even the rod which
despises shall be no more? says the Lord God.
14 (Nu 24:10; 2Ki 24:1) You therefore, son of man, prophesy
and clap your hands together.
And let the sword be doubled
the third time,
the sword of the slain.
It is the sword of the great one slain,
which surrounds them.
15 (Jer 17:27; Eze 21:7) That their hearts may faint,
and many fall at all their gates,
I have given the glittering sword.
Ah! It is made for striking like lightning;
it is wrapped up for the slaughter.
16 Show yourself sharp, go to the right hand.
Set yourself. Go to the left hand,
wherever your edge is set.
17 (Eze 5:13; 21:14) I will also clap My hands together,
and I will cause My fury to rest;
I the Lord have spoken.
18 The word of the Lord came to me again, saying:
19 (Jer 1:10; Eze 4:1-3) As for you, son of man, appoint two ways
for the sword of the king of Babylon to come. Both of them shall come out
of one land. And make a signpost. Make it at the head of the way to the city.
20 (Jer 49:2; Am 1:14) Appoint a way for the sword to come to Rabbah
of the sons of Ammon and to Judah in Jerusalem the fortified.
21 (Ge 31:19; Pr 16:33) For the king of Babylon stands at the parting
of the way, at the head of the two ways, to use divination:
He shakes the arrows, he consults the images, he looks in the liver.
22 (Eze 4:2; 26:9) At his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem:
to appoint battering rams, to open the mouth for the slaughter,
to lift up the voice with a battle shout, to appoint battering rams
against the gates, to cast up a ramp, and to build a siege tower.
23 (Nu 5:15; Eze 21:24) It shall be to them as a false divination
in their sight, to those who have sworn oaths. But he will call
to remembrance the iniquity, that they may be seized.
24 Therefore thus says the Lord God: Because you have made your iniquity
to be remembered, in that your transgressions are uncovered, so that
in all your deeds your sins do appear, because, I say, that you have
come to remembrance, you shall be seized with the hand.
25 (Eze 35:5; 2Ch 36:13) You, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day
has come in the time of the punishment of the end,
26 (Eze 17:24; Ps 75:7) thus says the Lord God: Remove the diadem
and take off the crown. This shall not be the same anymore.
Exalt what is low, and abase what is high.
27 (Ps 2:6; Ge 49:10) A ruin, a ruin, a ruin I shall make it.
And it shall be no more until He comes whose right it is,
and I shall give it to Him.
A Sword Against the Ammonites
28 (Eze 21:9-10; 21:20) You, son of man, prophesy and say: Thus says
the Lord God concerning the sons of Ammon and concerning their reproach,
and say,
The sword, the sword is drawn,
furbished for the slaughter,
to cause it to consume
that it may be like lightning,
29 (Eze 21:25; 22:28) while they see vanity for you,
while they divine a lie to you
to bring you upon the necks
of the wicked who are slain,
whose day has come
in the time of the punishment of the end.
30 (Jer 47:6-7; Eze 16:38) Return it to its sheath.
I will judge you
in the place where you were created,
in the land of your nativity.
31 (Ps 18:15; Isa 30:33) I will pour out My indignation upon you;
I will blow against you in the fire of My wrath,
and deliver you into the hand of cruel men,
skilled in destruction.
32 (Eze 25:10; Mal 4:1) You shall be fuel to the fire;
your blood shall be in the midst of the land.
You shall be no more remembered,
for I the Lord have spoken.
Ezekiel 21
[1] And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and drop thy word toward the
holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel,
[3] And say to the land of Israel, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I am against
thee, and will draw forth my sword out of his sheath, and will cut off from
thee the righteous and the wicked.
[4] Seeing then that I will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked,
therefore shall my sword go forth out of his sheath against all flesh from
the south to the north:
[5] That all flesh may know that I the LORD have drawn forth my sword out of
his sheath: it shall not return any more.
[6] Sigh therefore, thou son of man, with the breaking of thy loins; and
with bitterness sigh before their eyes.
[7] And it shall be, when they say unto thee, Wherefore sighest thou? that
thou shalt answer, For the tidings; because it cometh: and every heart shall
melt, and all hands shall be feeble, and every spirit shall faint, and all
knees shall be weak as water: behold, it cometh, and shall be brought to
pass, saith the Lord GOD.
[8] Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[9] Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD; Say, A sword, a
sword is sharpened, and also furbished:
[10] It is sharpened to make a sore slaughter; it is furbished that it may
glitter: should we then make mirth? it contemneth the rod of my son, as
every tree.
[11] And he hath give it to be furbished, that it may be handled: this sword
is sharpened, and it is furbished, to give it into the hand of the slayer.
[12] Cry and howl, son of man: for it shall be upon my people, it shall be
upon all the princes of Israel: terrors by reason of the sword shall be upon
my people: smite therefore upon thy thigh.
[13] Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the rod? it
shall be no more, saith the Lord GOD.
[14] Thou therefore, son of man, prophesy, and smite thine hands together,
and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the slain: it is
the sword of the great men that are slain, which entereth into their privy
chambers.
[15] I have set the point of the sword against all their gates, that their
heart may faint, and their ruins be multiplied: ah! it is made bright,
it is wrapped up for the slaughter.
[16] Go thee one way or other, either on the right hand, or on the left,
whithersoever thy face is set.
[17] I will also smite mine hands together, and I will cause my fury to
rest: I the LORD have said it.
[18] The word of the LORD came unto me again, saying,
[19] Also, thou son of man, appoint thee two ways, that the sword of the
king of Babylon may come: both twain shall come forth out of one land: and
choose thou a place, choose it at the head of the way to the city.
[20] Appoint a way, that the sword may come to Rabbath of the Ammonites,
and to Judah in Jerusalem the defenced.
[21] For the king of Babylon stood at the parting of the way, at the head of
the two ways, to use divination: he made his arrows bright, he consulted
with images, he looked in the liver.
[22] At his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem, to appoint
captains, to open the mouth in the slaughter, to lift up the voice with
shouting, to appoint battering rams against the gates, to cast a mount, and
to build a fort.
[23] And it shall be unto them as a false divination in their sight, to them
that have sworn oaths: but he will call to remembrance the iniquity, that
they may be taken.
[24] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye have made your iniquity
to be remembered, in that your transgressions are discovered, so that in all
your doings your sins do appear; because, I say, that ye are come to
remembrance, ye shall be taken with the hand.
[25] And thou, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when
iniquity shall have an end,
[26] Thus saith the Lord GOD; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown:
this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high.
[27] I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no more, until
he come whose right it is; and I will give it him.
[28] And thou, son of man, prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD
concerning the Ammonites, and concerning their reproach; even say thou, The
sword, the sword is drawn: for the slaughter it is furbished, to consume
because of the glittering:
[29] Whiles they see vanity unto thee, whiles they divine a lie unto thee,
to bring thee upon the necks of them that are slain, of the wicked, whose
day is come, when their iniquity shall have an end.
[30] Shall I cause it to return into his sheath? I will judge thee in the
place where thou wast created, in the land of thy nativity.
[31] And I will pour out mine indignation upon thee, I will blow against
thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliver thee into the hand of brutish men,
and skilful to destroy.
[32] Thou shalt be for fuel to the fire; thy blood shall be in the midst of
the land; thou shalt be no more remembered: for I the LORD have spoken it.
Ezekiel 22
The Sins of Jerusalem
1 Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (Eze 20:4; 24:6) Now you, son of man, will you judge, will you judge
the bloody city? Indeed, you shall show her all her abominations.
3 (Eze 22:27) Then say, Thus says the Lord God: The city sheds blood
in her midst, that her time may come, and makes idols against herself
to defile herself.
4 (2Ki 21:16; Ps 44:13-14) You have become guilty in your blood that
you have shed and have defiled yourself with your idols which you have made.
And you have caused your day to draw near and have come to your years.
Therefore I have made you a reproach to the nations and a mocking
to all countries.
5 Those who are near and those who are far from you shall mock you,
you of infamy and much turmoil.
6 (Isa 1:23; Eze 22:27) The princes of Israel in you, every one according
to his power, have been bent on shedding blood.
7 (Ex 22:21-22; Dt 27:16) In you they have treated father and mother lightly.
In your midst they have dealt with the stranger by oppression.
In you they have vexed the fatherless and the widow.
8 (Eze 20:13; 22:26) You have despised My holy things and have profaned
My Sabbaths.
9 (Lev 19:16; Hos 4:10) In you are men who carry slanders to shed blood.
And in you they eat at the mountain shrines.
In your midst they commit lewdness.
10 (Lev 18:19; 18:7-8) In you they have uncovered their fathers' nakedness.
In you they have humbled her who was unclean in her menstrual impurity.
11 (Lev 18:15; 20:17) One has committed abomination with his neighbour's wife,
and another has lewdly defiled his daughter-in-law. And another in you
has humbled his sister, his father's daughter.
12 (Dt 27:25; Eze 23:35) In you they have taken bribes to shed blood.
You have taken usury and increase, and you have injured your neighbours
for gain by extortion, and you have forgotten Me, says the Lord God.
13 (Isa 33:15; Eze 21:17) Therefore I have struck My hand toward
your dishonest gain which you have made, and toward your blood which has been
in your midst.
14 (Eze 17:24; 21:7) Can your heart endure, or can your hands be strong
in the days that I shall deal with you? I the Lord have spoken and will do it.
15 (Dt 4:27; Zec 7:14) I will scatter you among the nations and disperse you
in the countries and consume your filthiness out of you.
16 (Eze 6:7; Ps 83:18) You shall profane yourself in the sight of the nations,
and you shall know that I am the Lord.
Ezekiel 22
[1] Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Now, thou son of man, wilt thou judge, wilt thou judge the bloody city?
yea, thou shalt shew her all her abominations.
[3] Then say thou, Thus saith the Lord GOD, The city sheddeth blood in the
midst of it, that her time may come, and maketh idols against herself to
defile herself.
[4] Thou art become guilty in thy blood that thou hast shed; and hast
defiled thyself in thine idols which thou hast made; and thou hast caused
thy days to draw near, and art come even unto thy years: therefore have I
made thee a reproach unto the heathen, and a mocking to all countries.
[5] Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee,
which art infamous and much vexed.
[6] Behold, the princes of Israel, every one were in thee to their power to
shed blood.
[7] In thee have they set light by father and mother: in the midst of thee
have they dealt by oppression with the stranger: in thee have they vexed
the fatherless and the widow.
[8] Thou hast despised mine holy things, and hast profaned my sabbaths.
[9] In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee they eat
upon the mountains: in the midst of thee they commit lewdness.
[10] In thee have they discovered their fathers' nakedness: in thee have
they humbled her that was set apart for pollution.
[11] And one hath committed abomination with his neighbour's wife; and
another hath lewdly defiled his daughter in law; and another in thee hath
humbled his sister, his father's daughter.
[12] In thee have they taken gifts to shed blood; thou hast taken usury and
increase, and thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbours by extortion, and
hast forgotten me, saith the Lord GOD.
[13] Behold, therefore I have smitten mine hand at thy dishonest gain which
thou hast made, and at thy blood which hath been in the midst of thee.
[14] Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong, in the days that
I shall deal with thee? I the LORD have spoken it, and will do it.
[15] And I will scatter thee among the heathen, and disperse thee in the
countries, and will consume thy filthiness out of thee.
[16] And thou shalt take thine inheritance in thyself in the sight of the
heathen, and thou shalt know that I am the LORD.
2) Our Daily Bread for 19 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/19/as-strong-as-iron
Entitled "As Strong as Iron"
Jeremiah 1:14-19
14 (Isa 41:25; Jer 4:6) Then the Lord said to me: Out of the north calamity
will break forth on all the inhabitants of the land.
15 (Jer 4:16; 9:11) For I will call all the families of the kingdoms
of the north, says the Lord.
And they will come and they will set each one his throne
at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem,
and against all the walls all around,
and against all the cities of Judah.
16 (Jer 7:9; 19:4) I will utter My judgments against them
concerning all their wickedness, whereby they have forsaken Me
and have burned incense to other gods,
and have worshipped the works of their own hands.
17 (1Ki 18:46; Job 38:3) You therefore gird up your loins
and arise, and speak to them all that I command you.
Do not be dismayed at their faces, lest I confound you before them.
18 (Isa 50:7; Jer 6:27) For indeed, I have made you this day a fortified city
and an iron pillar and bronze walls against the whole land,
against the kings of Judah, against the officials, against the priests,
and against the people of the land.
19 (Jer 1:8) They will fight against you, but they will not prevail
against you, for I am with you, says the Lord, to deliver you.
[14] Then the LORD said unto me, Out of the north an evil shall break forth
upon all the inhabitants of the land.
[15] For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north,
saith the LORD; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne
at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls
thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah.
[16] And I will utter my judgments against them touching all their
wickedness, who have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods,
and worshipped the works of their own hands.
[17] Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all
that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee
before them.
[18] For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron
pillar, and brasen walls against the whole land, against the kings of Judah,
against the princes thereof, against the priests thereof, and against the
people of the land.
[19] And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against
thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.
Ironclad beetles are known for their tough exterior which protects them from
predators. One special variety, however, has extraordinary strength under
pressure. The insect's hard, outer shell stretches, rather than cracks, where
it joins together. Its flat back and low profile also help it to resist
fractures. Scientific tests show that it can survive a compression force
of nearly fourty thousand times its body weight.
Just as God made this bug extra tough, He gave resilience to Jeremiah as well.
The prophet would face intense pressure when he delivered unwelcome messages
to Israel, so God promised to make him "an iron pillar and a bronze wall"
(Jeremiah 1:18). The prophet wouldn't be flattened, dismantled, or
overwhelmed. His words would stand strong because of God's presence
and rescuing power.
Throughout his life, Jeremiah was falsely accused, arrested, tried, beaten,
imprisoned, and tossed into a well—yet he survived. Jeremiah also persisted
despite the weight of inner struggles. Doubt and grief plagued him. Constant
rejection and the dread of a Babylonian invasion added to his mental stress.
God continually helped Jeremiah so that his spirit and testimony weren't
shattered. When we feel like giving up on the mission He's given us, or
backing away from living faith-filled lives, we can remember that Jeremiah's
God is our God. He can make us as strong as iron because His power is made
perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
By: Jennifer Benson Schuldt
Reflect & Pray
Which circumstances are threatening to crush you?
How do the examples of Bible characters inspire you to exhibit faith in God?
Dear God, please strengthen me to meet the challenges I face today.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 6 - Through The Fire
Is 43:2
2 (Ps 66:12; Da 3:25-27) When you pass through waters,
I will be with you. And through the rivers,they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
nor shall the flame kindle on you.
2 When thou passest through the waters,
I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee:
when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned;
neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
In the Book of Daniel, 3 young men provide one of the world's best-known
Bible stories. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three of the finest young
men of Israel, were taken into capitivity to Babylon. There King
Nebuchadnezzar, filled with his own importance, commanded that
everyone bow down and worship his image.
When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to worship anyone
except the One True god, they were cast into Nebuchadnezzar's
furnace of fire.
Is 43:2 brings their experience into focus for us. There the Lord says,
"When you pass through the fire ... when you walk through the water ..."
Not if, but when. If we are committed to serving and honouring the Lord,
at some point we will be faced with "passing through the fire" for hm.
We may not face a physical furnace, but we may face the fires of
persecution, anger, hostility or suffering. And God says:
"I will be with you."
When the three young Israelites stepped into the king's furnace, all
the people looked and saw, not three, but four men in the fire, their
bonds burned away, walking freely among the flames. They did not
escape the fate decreed for them. But the Lord was with them in
the fire, as surely as he has promised to be with us in the flood
and the fire, as surely as he has promised to be with us in the
flood and fire tht life brings to us. The promise of god remains:
"I will be with you; the waters will not overflow, nor will the
flames burn you."
Application
a) What kinds of "fires" and "Floods" have I experienced?
b) How was I aware of the Lord's presence with me?
4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland
Deut 28:11
11 (Dt 28:4; 30:9) The Lord will make you overflow in prosperity,
in the offspring of your body, in the offspring of your livestock,
and in the produce of your ground, in the land which the Lord swore
to your fathers to give you.
11 And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body,
and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land
which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are lonely
1 John 4:16b-18
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
17 (1Jn 2:5; 2:28) In this way God's love is perfected in us,
so that we may have boldness on the Day of Judgment, because as He is,
so are we in this world.
18 (Ro 8:15; 2Ti 1:7) There is no fear in love,
but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.
Whoever fears is not perfect in love.
God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness
in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear:
because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those
who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
19th Day of the Month
a) Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders
as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society
(
1 Tim 2:1-2
)
b) Pray for the province of Prince Edward Island
I) Pray for the leaders of Prince Edward Island,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet
and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge
of the truth.
)
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to keep His covenant.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear God,
please strengthen me to meet the challenges I face today."
Pray to the Lord and pray to put your burdens on Him.
Pray to the Lord and pray to obient to Him for He
will give you abundance.
Pray to the Lord and remember He is love.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders
as they make vital decisions that shape Society
Pray that new church leaders in Turkmenistan will replace the pastors
who have fled the country.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
Posted by DSY on Thursday, August 18. 2022
Day 230, 18 August 2022
1) Ezekiel 17-19
Ezekiel 17
Two Eagles and a Vine
1 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
2 (Eze 20:49) Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable
to the house of Israel,
3 (Jer 48:40; Hos 8:1) and say, Thus says the Lord God:
A great eagle with great wings, long-winged, full of feathers which had
various colors, came to Lebanon and took away the highest branch of the cedar.
4 He cropped off the top of its young twigs and carried it into
a land of merchants. He set it in a city of dealers.
5 (Dt 8:7-9; Isa 44:4) He took also some of the seed of the land
and planted it in a fruitful field. He placed it by great waters
and set it as a willow tree.
6 (Eze 17:14) It grew and became a spreading vine of low stature,
whose branches turned toward him, and its roots were under it.
So it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs.
7 (Eze 17:15; 31:4) There was also another great eagle with great wings
and many feathers. And this vine bent its roots toward him and shot forth
its branches toward him, that he might water it by the bed
where it was planted.
8 It was planted in a good soil by many waters, that it might bring forth
branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a splendid vine.
9 Say: Thus says the Lord God: Will it thrive? Will he not pull up its roots
and cut off its fruit, so that it withers, so that all its spring leaves
wither? It will not take a great power or many people to pull it
from its roots.
10 (Hos 13:15) Though it has been planted, will it prosper? Shall it not
utterly wither when the east wind hits it? It shall wither in the furrows
where it grew.
11 Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
12 (Eze 24:19; 1:2) Say now to the rebellious house: Do you not know
what these things mean? Tell them: The king of Babylon came to Jerusalem,
and took its king and its officials, and led them to him in Babylon.
13 (2Ch 36:13; 2Ki 24:15-17) He took one of the king's seed,
and made a covenant with him, and put him under oath. He has also taken
away the mighty of the land,
14 (Eze 29:14) that the kingdom might be debased, that it might not lift
itself up, but by the keeping of his covenant it might stand.
15 (Dt 17:16; 2Ki 24:20) But he rebelled against him in sending
his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses
and much people. Shall he prosper? Shall he escape who does such things?
Can he indeed break the covenant and be delivered?
16 (Eze 12:13; Jer 52:11) As I live, says the Lord God, surely in the country
of the king who made him king, whose oath he despised and whose covenant
he broke, in the midst of Babylon he shall die.
17 (Jer 37:7; Isa 36:6) Nor shall Pharaoh with his mighty army
and great company help him in the war by casting up mounts
and building forts to cut off many persons.
18 (1Ch 29:24) Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant,
when he had given his allegiance and has done all these things,
he shall not escape.
19 Therefore thus says the Lord God: As I live, surely My oath that he has
despised and My covenant that he has broken, I will inflict upon his own head.
20 (Eze 12:13; Jer 2:35) I will spread My net upon him, and he shall be taken
in My snare, and I will bring him to Babylon and will enter into judgment
with him there for his trespass that he has trespassed against Me.
21 (2Ki 25:5; 25:11) All the choice men in all his troops shall fall
by the sword, and those who remain shall be scattered toward all winds.
And you shall know that I the Lord have spoken it.
22 (Eze 20:40; Ps 2:6) Thus says the Lord God: I will also take of the highest
branch of the high cedar and set it aside. I will crop off from the top
of its young twigs a tender one and will plant it on a high
and lofty mountain.
23 (Eze 31:6; Mt 13:32) On the mountain of the height of Israel I will plant
it. And it shall bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a splendid cedar.
And under it all fowl of every wing shall nest. In the shadow of its branches
they shall nest.
24 (Eze 22:14; Am 9:11) All the trees of the field shall know that I the Lord
have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up
the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish.
I, the Lord, have spoken and will do it.
Ezekiel 17
[1] And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[2] Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of
Israel;
[3] And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; A great eagle with great wings,
longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto Lebanon,
and took the highest branch of the cedar:
[4] He cropped off the top of his young twigs, and carried it into a land of
traffick; he set it in a city of merchants.
[5] He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful
field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree.
[6] And it grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches
turned toward him, and the roots thereof were under him: so it became a
vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs.
[7] There was also another great eagle with great wings and many feathers:
and, behold, this vine did bend her roots toward him, and shot forth her
branches toward him, that he might water it by the furrows of her plantation.
[8] It was planted in a good soil by great waters, that it might bring
forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.
[9] Say thou, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Shall it prosper? shall he not pull
up the roots thereof, and cut off the fruit thereof, that it wither? it
shall wither in all the leaves of her spring, even without great power or
many people to pluck it up by the roots thereof.
[10] Yea, behold, being planted, shall it prosper? shall it not utterly
wither, when the east wind toucheth it? it shall wither in the furrows
where it grew.
[11] Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[12] Say now to the rebellious house, Know ye not what these things mean?
tell them, Behold, the king of Babylon is come to Jerusalem, and hath taken
the king thereof, and the princes thereof, and led them with him to
Babylon;
[13] And hath taken of the king's seed, and made a covenant with him, and
hath taken an oath of him: he hath also taken the mighty of the land:
[14] That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but
that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
[15] But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that
they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he
escape that doeth such things? or shall he break the covenant, and be
delivered?
[16] As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely in the place where the king
dwelleth that made him king, whose oath he despised, and whose covenant he
brake, even with him in the midst of Babylon he shall die.
[17] Neither shall Pharaoh with his mighty army and great company make for
him in the war, by casting up mounts, and building forts, to cut off many
persons:
[18] Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when, lo, he had
given his hand, and hath done all these things, he shall not escape.
[19] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; As I live, surely mine oath that he
hath despised, and my covenant that he hath broken, even it will I
recompense upon his own head.
[20] And I will spread my net upon him, and he shall be taken in my snare,
and I will bring him to Babylon, and will plead with him there for his
trespass that he hath trespassed against me.
[21] And all his fugitives with all his bands shall fall by the sword, and
they that remain shall be scattered toward all winds: and ye shall know that
I the LORD have spoken it.
[22] Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also take of the highest branch of the
high cedar, and will set it; I will crop off from the top of his young
twigs a tender one, and will plant it upon an high mountain and eminent:
[23] In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it: and it shall
bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a goodly cedar: and under it
shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the shadow of the branches thereof
shall they dwell.
[24] And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought
down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree,
and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have brought down the
high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have
made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done it.
Ezekiel 18
The Soul Who Sins Will Die
1 The word of the Lord came to me again, saying:
2 (Isa 3:15; La 5:7) What do you mean in using this proverb
concerning the land of Israel, saying:
"The fathers have eaten sour grapes,
and the children's teeth are set on edge"?
3 As I live, says the Lord God, you shall not have occasion anymore
to use this proverb in Israel.
4 (Eze 18:20; Ro 6:23; Nu 16:22) All souls are Mine. The soul of the father,
so also the soul of the son is Mine. The soul who sins shall die.
5 But if a man is righteous
and does that which is lawful and right,
6 (Eze 18:15; Dt 4:19; Eze 6:13) and has not eaten on the mountains;
nor has he lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel,
nor has he defiled his neighbor's wife,
nor has he approached a woman during her impurity;
7 (Eze 18:16; 18:12; Ex 22:26) and he has not oppressed anyone,
but has restored to the debtor his pledge;
has devastated no one by violence,
has given his bread to the hungry,
and has covered the naked with a garment;
8 (Ex 22:25; Zec 8:16; Dt 23:19-20) if he has not lent at interest,
nor has taken any increase,
but has withdrawn his hand from iniquity,
has executed true justice between man and man;
9 (Am 5:4; Eze 18:17) has walked in My statutes,
and has kept My judgments to deal truly,
he is righteous
and shall surely live,
says the Lord God.
10 (Ex 21:12) If he begets a son who is a robber, a shedder of blood,
and who does any of these things to a brother
11 (though he himself does not do any of these things),
but even has eaten on the mountain shrines
and defiled his neighbor's wife;
12 (Eze 8:6; 8:17) has oppressed the poor and needy,
has devastated by violence,
has not restored the pledge,
and has lifted up his eyes to the idols,
has committed abomination,
13 (Ex 22:25; Lev 20:9) has lent at interest, and has taken increase,
shall he then live?
He shall not live. He has done all these abominations. He shall surely die.
His blood shall be upon his own head.
14 (2Ch 34:21; Pr 23:24) Now if he begets a son who sees all his father's
sins which he has done, and considering does not do likewise:
15 He has not eaten on the mountain shrines,
nor has he lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel,
has not defiled his neighbor's wife;
16 (Eze 18:7) nor has he oppressed anyone,
has not withheld a pledge,
nor has he devastated by violence,
but has given his bread to the hungry,
and has covered the naked with a garment;
17 (Eze 18:8-9) he keeps his hand from the poor,
has not received usury nor increase,
has executed My judgments, and has walked in My statutes.
He shall not die for the iniquity of his father; he shall surely live.
18 (Eze 3:18) As for his father, because he cruelly oppressed, devastated
his brother by violence, and did that which is not good among his people,
he shall die for his iniquity.
Repent and Live
19 (Ex 20:5; Jer 15:4) Yet you say, "Why should the son not bear
the punishment of the iniquity of the father?" When the son has done
what is lawful and right, and has kept all My statutes, and has done them,
he shall surely live.
20 (Dt 24:16; 2Ki 14:6) The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not
bear the punishment of the iniquity of the father, nor shall the father
bear the punishment of the iniquity of the son. The righteousness
of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked
shall be upon himself.
21 (Eze 18:27-28; 33:19) But if the wicked turns from all his sins
that he has committed, and keeps all My statutes, and does that which
is lawful and right, he shall surely live. He shall not die.
22 (Ps 18:20-24; Isa 43:25) All his transgressions that he has committed,
they shall not be remembered against him. Because of his righteousness
that he has done, he shall live.
23 (Eze 33:11; Ps 147:11) Do I have any pleasure in the death of the wicked,
says the Lord God, but rather that he should turn from his ways and live?
24 (1Sa 15:11; Eze 33:18) But when a righteous man turns away
from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, and does according to all
the abominations that the wicked man does, shall he live?
All his righteousness that he has done shall not be remembered for his
trespass that he has committed and in his sin that he has done.
In them he shall die.
25 (Eze 33:17; Ge 18:25) Yet you say, "The way of the Lord is not right."
Hear now, O house of Israel. Is not My way right? Are not your ways not right?
26 When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness
and commits iniquity,
he dies in it. For his iniquity that he has done he shall die.
27 (Isa 1:18; 55:7) Again, when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness
that he has committed and does that which is lawful and right,
he shall save his soul.
28 Because he considered and turned away from all his transgressions
that he has committed, he shall surely live. He shall not die.
29 Yet the house of Israel says, "The way of the Lord is not right."
O house of Israel, are not My ways right? Are not your ways not right?
30 (Eze 18:21; 7:3) Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one
according to his ways, says the Lord God. Repent, and turn away from all your
transgressions so that iniquity shall not be your ruin.
31 (Eze 11:19; Ps 51:10) Cast away from you all your transgressions whereby
you have transgressed, and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit.
For why will you die, O house of Israel?
32 (Eze 18:23) For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,
says the Lord God. Therefore, repent and live.
Ezekiel 18
[1] The word of the LORD came unto me again, saying,
[2] What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel,
saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set
on edge?
[3] As I live, saith the Lord GOD, ye shall not have occasion any more to
use this proverb in Israel.
[4] Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul
of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.
[5] But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right,
[6] And hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes
to the idols of the house of Israel, neither hath defiled his neighbour's
wife, neither hath come near to a menstruous woman,
[7] And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge,
hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath
covered the naked with a garment;
[8] He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any
increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true
judgment between man and man,
[9] Hath walked in my statutes, and hath kept my judgments, to deal truly;
he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD.
[10] If he beget a son that is a robber, a shedder of blood, and that doeth
the like to any one of these things,
[11] And that doeth not any of those duties, but even hath eaten upon the
mountains, and defiled his neighbour's wife,
[12] Hath oppressed the poor and needy, hath spoiled by violence, hath not
restored the pledge, and hath lifted up his eyes to the idols, hath
committed abomination,
[13] Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then
live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall
surely die; his blood shall be upon him.
[14] Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins which he
hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like,
[15] That hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes
to the idols of the house of Israel, hath not defiled his neighbour's wife,
[16] Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither
hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath
covered the naked with a garment,
[17] That hath taken off his hand from the poor, that hath not received
usury nor increase, hath executed my judgments, hath walked in my statutes;
he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live.
[18] As for his father, because he cruelly oppressed, spoiled his brother by
violence, and did that which is not good among his people, lo, even he shall
die in his iniquity.
[19] Yet say ye, Why? doth not the son bear the iniquity of the father? When
the son hath done that which is lawful and right, and hath kept all my
statutes, and hath done them, he shall surely live.
[20] The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the
iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the
son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the
wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
[21] But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed,
and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall
surely live, he shall not die.
[22] All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be
mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live.
[23] Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord
GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?
[24] But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and
committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the
wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done
shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his
sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
[25] Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, O house of
Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal?
[26] When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and
committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done
shall he die.
[27] Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he
hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his
soul alive.
[28] Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions
that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
[29] Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. O
house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal?
[30] Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to
his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your
transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.
[31] Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have
transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye
die, O house of Israel?
[32] For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord
GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.
Ezekiel 19
A Lament for Israel's Princes
1 (2Ki 24:6; Eze 26:17) Moreover take up a lamentation
for the officials of Israel,
2 and say:
What was your mother?
A lioness among lions!
She lay down among young lions;
she nourished her whelps.
3 When she brought up one of her whelps,
he became a lion
and learned to catch his prey;
he devoured men.
4 (2Ki 23:33-34; 2Ch 36:4) The nations also heard of him;
he was taken in their pit,
and they brought him with chains
to the land of Egypt.
5 Now when she saw as she had waited
that her hope was lost,
then she took another of her whelps
and made him a young lion.
6 He went up and down among the lions;
he became a young lion,
and learned to catch the prey,
and devoured men.
7 (Eze 30:12) He destroyed their fortified palaces,
and he laid waste their cities;
and the land and its fullness
were appalled by the noise of his roaring.
8 (Eze 12:13; 19:4) Then the nations set against him
on every side from their provinces,
and spread their net over him;
he was taken in their pit.
9 (2Ch 36:6; Eze 6:2) They put him in a cage with hooks
and brought him to the king of Babylon;
they brought him in hunting nets,
so that his voice would be heard no more
on the mountains of Israel.
10 (Ps 80:8-11; Dt 8:7) Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard,
planted by the waters;
it was fruitful and full of branches
by reason of many waters.
11 (Eze 31:3; Ps 80:15) It had strong rods
for the scepters of those who rule.
And its stature
was exalted above the clouds,
so it appeared in its height
with the multitude of its branches.
12 (Eze 17:10; Hos 13:15) But it was plucked up in fury,
it was cast down to the ground,
and the east wind dried up its fruit.
Its strong rod was broken and it withered;
the fire consumed it.
13 (Hos 2:3; Eze 19:10) Now it is planted in the wilderness,
in a dry and thirsty ground.
14 (2Ki 24:20; Eze 19:1) Fire has gone out from its branch;
it has devoured its shoots and fruit,
so that there is no strong rod in it,
a scepter to rule.
This is a lamentation, and has become a lamentation.
Ezekiel 19
[1] Moreover take thou up a lamentation for the princes of Israel,
[2] And say, What is thy mother? A lioness: she lay down among lions, she
nourished her whelps among young lions.
[3] And she brought up one of her whelps: it became a young lion, and it
learned to catch the prey; it devoured men.
[4] The nations also heard of him; he was taken in their pit, and they
brought him with chains unto the land of Egypt.
[5] Now when she saw that she had waited, and her hope was lost, then she
took another of her whelps, and made him a young lion.
[6] And he went up and down among the lions, he became a young lion, and
learned to catch the prey, and devoured men.
[7] And he knew their desolate palaces, and he laid waste their cities; and
the land was desolate, and the fulness thereof, by the noise of his roaring.
[8] Then the nations set against him on every side from the provinces, and
spread their net over him: he was taken in their pit.
[9] And they put him in ward in chains, and brought him to the king of
Babylon: they brought him into holds, that his voice should no more be
heard upon the mountains of Israel.
[10] Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: she was
fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters.
[11] And she had strong rods for the sceptres of them that bare rule, and
her stature was exalted among the thick branches, and she appeared in her
height with the multitude of her branches.
[12] But she was plucked up in fury, she was cast down to the ground, and
the east wind dried up her fruit: her strong rods were broken and withered;
the fire consumed them.
[13] And now she is planted in the wilderness, in a dry and thirsty ground.
[14] And fire is gone out of a rod of her branches, which hath devoured her
fruit, so that she hath no strong rod to be a sceptre to rule. This is a
lamentation, and shall be for a lamentation.
2) Our Daily Bread for 18 August 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/08/18/a-compassionate-father
Entitled "A Compassionate Father"
Ps 103:13-18
13 Like a father shows compassion to his children,
so the Lord gives compassion to those who fear Him.
14 For He knows how we are formed;
He remembers that we are dust.
15 As for man, his days are as grass;
as a flower of the field he flourishes.
16 For the hot wind passes over it, and it is gone;
the place where it was is not known.
17 But the mercy of the Lord
is from everlasting to everlasting
upon those who fear Him,
and His righteousness to children’s children,
18 to those who keep His covenant,
and to those who remember to do His commandments.
[13] Like as a father pitieth his children,
So the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
[14] For he knoweth our frame;
He remembereth that we are dust.
[15] As for man, his days are as grass:
As a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
[16] For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone;
And the place thereof shall know it no more.
[17] But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him,
And his righteousness unto children's children;
[18] To such as keep his covenant,
And to those that remember his commandments to do them.
After eight-year-old Gabriel underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his
brain, it left a noticeable scar on the side of his head. When the boy said
he felt like a monster, his dad, Josh, had an idea: demonstrate how much he
loved his son by getting a tattoo on the side of his head with the same
shape as Gabriel's scar.
According to the psalmist, this is the kind of empathic and compassionate love
God has for "his children" (Psalm 103:13). Using a metaphor drawn from human
life, David illustrated God's love. He said it's as tender as a good father's
care for his children (v. 17). Just as a human father shows compassion to his
children, so God, our heavenly Father, shows love and care toward those who
fear Him. He's a compassionate father, who empathizes with His people.
When we're weak and feel like we're unlovable because of the scars of life,
may we receive, by faith, our heavenly Father's love toward us. He
demonstrated His compassion by sending His Son to lay "down his life for
us" (1 John 3:16)-for our salvation. With this one act, not only can we
experience God's love for us, but we can look to the cross and see it. Aren't
you glad that we have a High Priest who can "empathise with our
weaknesses" (Hebrews 4:15)? He has the scars to prove it.
By: Marvin Williams
Reflect & Pray
How do you mind the gap between knowing God loves you and experiencing
His love? How does it make you feel that Jesus, our High Priest,
can empathise with every scar you have?
For further study, see
Finding Peace by Forgiving Others…And Yourself
Heavenly Father, thank You for your compassionate love for me.
May You use my scars for Your glory.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 8 Guided by Grace Day 5 - Waiting for the Wind
Is 40:31
31 (2Co 4:16; Ps 103:5; Ex 19:4)
but those who wait upon the Lord
shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
and they shall walk and not faint.
31 but they that wait upon the LORD
shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles;
they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint.
High above civilisation, alone on his craggy peak, the eagle waits.
He watches, senses, and then, with effortless grace, he spreads
his wings and soars. He does not flap frantically to gain altitude,
he merely turns his wings into the wind and rises.
Is 40:31 promises that we, too, can be like the eagle,
mounting up on wings, soaring effortlessly,
without weariness. But this is not often our experience.
We usually flap around like invalid pigeons, scratching
for mere existence, flying only when our place in the park is disturbed.
We need to learn to wait on the Lord. Like the wind that raises the eagle
to the heights, the wind of the Spirit will lift us up as well - beyond
the weariness of daily life, beyond the struggle for existence, beyond
the plodding pace of normal interaction.
But the eagle does not rise without plunging for the cliff into the wind.
His ability to stay aloft is based on his understand of wind currents;
when the wind is against him,he rises. He waits on the cliff
until the right moment, then allows the contrary breezes to lift him up.
Most of us are grounded by the winds that are against us. We give up
and never take the first flight. We fear the plunge from the cliff into the
buoyant breath of God, and so we stand fixed, afraid to launch out.
But when we do take the risk, when we wait upon the Lord, and then
give ourselves in obedience to a free-fall from the cliffs of his will,
we discover that there is rest in soaring with him. We do not have to
struggle; we have only to fly, and in flying, to find new strength.
Application
a) Why is "waiting upon the Lord" essential
to "Mounting up with wings as the eagle"?
b) How can this verse help me be more willing to take risks in God's will?
4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland
Deut 8:18
18 But you must remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you
the ability to get wealth, so that He may establish His covenant which
He swore to your fathers, as it is today.
18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee
power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto
thy fathers, as it is this day.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are lonely
PSALMS 25:15-21
15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
for He will lead my feet from the net.
16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me,
for I am isolated and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
bring me out of my distresses.
18 Look on my pain and misery,
and forgive all my sins.
19 Consider my enemies, for they are many,
and they hate me with violent hatred.
20 Watch over my life, and deliver me!
Let me not suffer shame,
for I seek refuge in You.
21 Truth and integrity will preserve me
while I wait for You.
15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD;
For he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me;
For I am desolate and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged:
O bring thou me out of my distresses.
18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain;
And forgive all my sins.
19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many;
And they hate me with cruel hatred.
20 O keep my soul, and deliver me:
Let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me;
For I wait on thee.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
New Brunswick
Total population 753900
Muslim population (est.) 4543
Moncton, followed by Fredericton and Saint John, each have a growing Muslim
population in New Brunswick, In 2007, the building that was formerly a Baptist
church was converted into Moncton's 1st mosque. The University of Moncton
also has a Muslim student association hosting prayer services, fellowship
getherings, and outreaches on campus.
Fredericton also has one mosque and a Muslim student association serving the
campuses of the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University.
Fredericton's Muslim population consists in 2014 of about 50 families,
and between 300 to 400 university students.
Saint John is home to the 1st Muslim Association for the province,
which also helped foster the Islamic associations of Fredericton and Moncton.
a 'musalla', or prayer location that is not officially structured as a mosque,
has been established in the Uptown area with the intention of seeing it grow
into a 2nd official place of Muslim worship. Demand for this new location has
been primarily for university students moving into the area.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
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 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) '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.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
17th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the safety of those
who live in your community -
safety from conflict an crimes
( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
18th Day of the Month
a) Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical
refreshing for the presence of the Lord
( Jer 31:25
25 For I satiate the weary souls and I replenish every languishing soul.
25 For I have satiated the weary soul,
and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
)
b) Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from
danger and adversity
( Ps 34:7
7 The angel of the Lord camps around those who fear Him,
and delivers them.
7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him,
And delivereth them.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray of prayer of repentance of your sin.
Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, thank You for your
compassionate love for me. May You use my scars for Your glory."
Pray to the Lord and pray to wait upon the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray to understand His covenant.
Pray to the Lord and pray for integrity and uprightness.
Pray for Muslims and New Brunswick
- that the eyes of pastors, believers and entire congregations will be opened
to see this growing body of Muslims, and their hearts will be opened
to sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with them
- that intentional ministries to Muslims will grow and flourish in these
areas of concentration
- that cooperative CNNMM Networks will form to really, encourage,
and equip believers to lovingly reach Muslims in this province.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical
refreshing for the presence of the Lord
Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from
danger and adversity
Pray for the protection of Kuwaiti believers who are meeting in
increasing numbers.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.