Day 316 of My Second Bible Study Journey - 12 November 2022 reflections
Day 316, 12 November 2022
1)Galatians 3:24-29
Galatians 4
Galatians 5
Galatians 6
Acts 15:1-21
Galatians 3:24-29
24 (Gal 2:16; Ro 10:4) So the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ,
that we might be justified by faith.
25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.
26 (Gal 4:5-6) You are all sons of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
27 (Ro 13:14; Ac 2:38) For as many of you as have been baptised
into Christ have put on Christ.
28 (Col 3:11; Gal 5:6) There is neither Jew nor Greek,
there is neither slave nor free, and there is neither male nor female,
for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
29 (Ro 8:17; 9:7-8) If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed,
and heirs according to the promise.
[24] Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we
might be justified by faith.
[25] But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.
[26] For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
[27] For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on
Christ.
[28] There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there
is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
[29] And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according
to the promise.
Galatians 4
1 Now I say that as long as the heir is a child,
he does not differ from a servant though he is lord of all.
2 But he is under tutors and governors until the time appointed
by the father.
3 (Gal 2:4; 4:9) So when we were children, we were in bondage
to the elements of the world.
4 (Mk 1:15; Jn 1:14; Ge 3:15) But when the fullness of time came,
God sent forth His Son, born from a woman, born under the law,
5 (Gal 3:26; Jn 1:12) to redeem those who were under the law,
that we might receive the adoption as sons.
6 (Ro 5:5; 8:9; Eph 4:30) And because you are sons, God has sent
forth into our hearts the Spirit of His Son, crying, "Abba, Father!"
7 Therefore you are no longer a servant, but a son,
and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
[1] Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing
from a servant, though he be lord of all;
[2] But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the
father.
[3] Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of
the world:
[4] But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made
of a woman, made under the law,
[5] To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the
adoption of sons.
[6] And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into
your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
[7] Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an
heir of God through Christ.
Paul's Concern for the Galatians
8 (1Co 1:21; 1Th 4:5) Previously, when you did not know God,
you served those who by nature are not gods.
9 (1Co 8:3; Ro 8:3) But now, after you have known God,
or rather are known by God, how do you turn again to the weak
and beggarly elemental forces to which you desire again to be
in bondage?
10 (Ro 14:5) You observe days and months and seasons and years.
11 (1Th 3:5; Gal 2:2) I am afraid for you, lest I have worked
for you in vain.
12 (2Co 2:5) Brothers, I ask you, become as I am,
for I also have become as you are. You have done me no wrong.
13 (1Co 2:3; Gal 1:6) You know that it was because of an infirmity
of the flesh that I first preached the gospel to you.
14 (Mt 10:40; Mal 2:7) Though my infirmity was a trial to you,
you neither despised nor rejected me, but received me as an angel
of God, even as Christ Jesus.
15 So where is your blessing? For I bear witness of you that,
if it had been possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes
and given them to me.
16 (Gal 2:5) Have I therefore become your enemy
because I tell you the truth?
17 They would zealously influence you, but not favorably.
Yes, they would exclusively control you, so that you might
consult them.
18 (Gal 4:13) But it is good to be zealous in a good manner always
and not only when I am present with you.
19 (Phm 1:10; Jas 1:18) My little children, of whom I labor
in birth again until Christ is formed in you,
20 I desire to be present with you now and to change my tone,
for I am displeased with you.
[8] Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by
nature are no gods.
[9] But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how
turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again
to be in bondage?
[10] Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.
[11] I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.
[12] Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not
injured me at all.
[13] Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto
you at the first.
[14] And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected;
but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
[15] Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that,
if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have
given them to me.
[16] Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
[17] They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you,
that ye might affect them.
[18] But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not
only when I am present with you.
[19] My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be
formed in you,
[20] I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I
stand in doubt of you.
The Allegory of Hagar and Sarah
21 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law?
22 (Ge 16:1) 5For it is written that Abraham had two sons,
the one by a slave woman, the other by a free woman.
23 (Heb 11:11; Ge 18:10-14) But he who was of the slave woman
was born according to the flesh, but he of the free woman through
the promise.
24 (1Co 10:11) These things are an allegory, for these are the two covenants.
The one is from Mount Sinai, which gives birth to bondage; she is Hagar.
25 Now this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and represents the present
Jerusalem, and is in bondage with her children.
26 (Heb 12:22; Rev 3:12) But the Jerusalem which is above is free,
which is our mother.
27 For it is written:
"Rejoice, barren woman
who does not bear;
break forth and shout,
you who have no labor pains!
For the desolate has many more children
than she who has a husband." (Isa 54:1.)
28 (Gal 3:29; 4:23) Now we, brothers, like Isaac, are the children
of promise.
29 (Ge 21:9; Gal 5:11) But as it was then, he who was born
after the flesh persecuted him who was born after the Spirit,
so it is now also.
30 (Jn 8:35) Nevertheless what does the Scripture say?
"Cast out the slave woman and her son, for the son of the slave woman
shall not be heir with the son of the free woman." (Ge 21:10.)
31 So then, brothers, we are not children of the slave woman,
but of the free woman.
[21] Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?
[22] For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid,
the other by a freewoman.
[23] But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the
freewoman was by promise.
[24] Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one
from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.
[25] For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem
which now is, and is in bondage with her children.
[26] But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
[27] For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth
and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children
than she which hath an husband.
[28] Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.
[29] But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was
born after the Spirit, even so it is now.
[30] Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her
son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the
freewoman.
[31] So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the
free.
Galatians 5
1 (Gal 2:4; Ac 15:10; 1Co 16:13) For freedom Christ freed us. Stand fast
therefore and do not be entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
[1] Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,
and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Christian Freedom
2 (Ac 15:1; 2Co 10:1) Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you
become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing.
3 (Lk 16:28; Gal 3:10) I testify again to every man who is circumcised
that he is obligated to keep the whole law.
4 (Heb 12:15; Ro 9:31-32) You have been cut off from Christ,
whoever of you are justified by law; you have fallen from grace.
5 (Ro 8:23-25) For we, through the Spirit, by faith, eagerly
wait for the hope of righteousness.
6 (1Co 7:19; 1Th 1:3) For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision
nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith which works through love.
7 (1Co 9:24; Gal 3:1) You were running well. Who hindered you
from obeying the truth?
8 (Gal 1:6) This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you.
9 (1Co 15:33) A little yeast leavens the whole batch.
10 (2Co 2:3; Gal 1:7) I have confidence in you through the Lord
that you will not think otherwise. But he who is troubling you shall
bear his judgment, whoever he is.
11 (1Co 1:23; Gal 4:29) Brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision,
why do I still suffer persecution?
Then the offense of the cross has ceased.
12 (Gal 5:10) I wish that those who are troubling you would castrate
themselves!
13 (1Co 8:9; 9:19) You, brothers, have been called to liberty.
Only do not use liberty to give an opportunity to the flesh,
but by love serve one another.
14 (Lev 19:18; Mt 7:12; 19:18-19) For the entire law is fulfilled
in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
(Lev 19:18.)
15 But if you bite and devour one another, take heed that
you are not consumed by one another.
[2] Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall
profit you nothing.
[3] For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a
debtor to do the whole law.
[4] Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified
by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
[5] For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
[6] For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor
uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
[7] Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
[8] This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.
[9] A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
[10] I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none
otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment,
whosoever he be.
[11] And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer
persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
[12] I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
[13] For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty
for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
[14] For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love
thy neighbour as thyself.
[15] But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not
consumed one of another.
Spiritual Fruit and Fleshly Works
16 (Eph 2:3; Ro 8:4-5) I say then, walk in the Spirit,
and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
17 (Ro 8:5-8; 8:13) For the flesh lusts against the Spirit,
and the Spirit against the flesh. These are in opposition
to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.
18 (Ro 8:14) But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
19 (Mt 15:18-19; 1Co 3:3) Now the works of the flesh are revealed,
which are these: adultery, sexual immorality, impurity, lewdness,
20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousy,
rage, selfishness, dissensions, heresies,
21 (Ro 13:13; 1Co 6:9-10) envy, murders, drunkenness, carousing,
and the like. I warn you, as I previously warned you,
that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 (Eph 5:9; Ro 7:4) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 (Ac 24:25; 1Ti 1:9) meekness, and self-control; against
such there is no law.
24 (Ro 6:6; Gal 6:14) Those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh
with its passions and lusts.
25 (Gal 5:16) If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
26 Let us not be conceited, provoking one another and envying one another.
[16] This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust
of the flesh.
[17] For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the
flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the
things that ye would.
[18] But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
[19] Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery,
fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
[20] Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife,
seditions, heresies,
[21] Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which
I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do
such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
[22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith,
[23] Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
[24] And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections
and lusts.
[25] If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
[26] Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying
one another.
Galatians 6
Bear One Another's Burdens
1 (Heb 12:13; Ro 15:1; 1Co 2:15) Brothers, if a man is caught
in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore such
a one in the spirit of meekness, watching yourselves,
lest you also be tempted.
2 (Ro 15:1; Jn 13:34) Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill
the law of Christ.
3 (1Co 3:18; 2Co 12:11; Ro 12:3) For if someone thinks himself
to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
4 (1Co 11:28; 2Co 13:5) But let each one examine his own work,
and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5 (1Co 3:8) For each one shall bear his own burden.
6 (Ro 15:27) Let him who is taught in the word share all good things
with him who teaches.
7 (1Co 6:9; 2Co 9:6) Be not deceived. God is not mocked.
For whatever a man sows, that will he also reap.
8 (Jas 3:18; Job 4:8; Hos 8:7) For the one who sows to his own flesh
will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit
will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
9 (Heb 12:3; 1Co 15:58; Heb 12:5) And let us not grow weary in doing good,
for in due season we shall reap, if we do not give up.
10 (Eph 2:19; Jn 12:35) Therefore, as we have opportunity,
let us do good to all people, especially to those who are of
the household of faith.
[1] Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual,
restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest
thou also be tempted.
[2] Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
[3] For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he
deceiveth himself.
[4] But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing
in himself alone, and not in another.
[5] For every man shall bear his own burden.
[6] Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in
all good things.
[7] Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that
shall he also reap.
[8] For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but
he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
[9] And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap,
if we faint not.
[10] As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men,
especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Final Warning and Benediction
11 You see what large letters I have written to you with my own hand.
12 (Gal 5:11; Ac 15:1) It is those who desire to make a good showing
in the flesh that try to compel you to be circumcised,
only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
13 For they themselves who are circumcised do not keep the law.
But they desire to have you circumcised, so that they may boast
in your flesh.
14 (Ro 6:6; Php 3:3) God forbid that I should boast,
except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,
by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.
15 (2Co 5:17; 1Co 7:19; Gal 5:6) For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision
nor uncircumcision means anything, but a new creation.
16 (Gal 3:29; Php 3:3) Peace and mercy be on all who walk according
to this rule and upon the Israel of God.
17 (2Co 1:5; 4:10) From now on let no one trouble me,
for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.
18 (Ro 16:20; 2Ti 4:22) Brothers, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
with your spirit. Amen.
[11] Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.
[12] As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you
to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of
Christ.
[13] For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but
desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
[14] But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus
Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
[15] For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor
uncircumcision, but a new creature.
[16] And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and
mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
[17] From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks
of the Lord Jesus.
[18] Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Acts 15:1-21
The Council in Jerusalem
1 (Ac 15:5; 15:24) Some men came down from Judea and were teaching
the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised in the tradition of Moses,
you cannot be saved."
2 (Ac 15:22-23; 15:4; 15:6-7) Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had
no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul
and Barnabas, and certain others among them, should go up to Jerusalem
to the apostles and elders about this question.
3 (Ac 14:27; 21:5) So being sent on their way by the church,
they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion
of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy to all the brothers.
4 (Ac 14:27; 15:12) When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed
by the church and the apostles and the elders,
and they declared what God had done through them.
5 (Ac 15:1) Then some believers of the sect of the Pharisees rose up, saying,
"It is necessary to circumcise them,
and to command them to keep the Law of Moses."
6 (Ac 15:25) The apostles and elders assembled to consider this matter.
7 (Ac 15:2; 10:20) After much disputing, Peter rose up and said to them,
"Brothers, you know that some time ago God decided among us,
that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
8 (Ac 1:24; 2:4) God, who knows the heart, approved of them, giving them
the Holy Spirit just as He did to us,
9 (Ac 10:28; 10:34) and made no distinction between them and us,
and purified their hearts by faith.
10 (Mt 23:4; Gal 5:1) Now then, why test God by putting a yoke upon
the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been
able to bear?
11 (Ro 3:24; 2Co 13:14) But we believe that through the grace
of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they."
12 (Ac 14:27; 15:4) The entire assembly remained silent
and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring what signs
and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.
13 (Ac 12:17) After they had become silent, James answered,
"Brothers, listen to me.
14 (Isa 43:21; 2Pe 1:1) Simon has declared how God first visited
the Gentiles to take from among them a people for His name.
15 With this the words of the prophets agree. As it is written:
16 (Am 9:11-12) 'After this I will return,
and I will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen;
I will rebuild its ruins,
and I will set it up;(Am 9:11; Jer 12:15.)
17 (Isa 43:7) that the rest of men may seek the Lord,
and all the Gentiles who are called by My name,
(Am 9:12; Dt 28:10; Isa 63:19; Jer 14:9; Da 9:19.)
says the Lord who does all these things.' (Am 9:11-12.)
18 Known to God are all His works since the beginning of the world.
19 (Ac 15:28) "Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble
those of the Gentiles who are turning to God,
20 (Lev 3:17; Ac 15:29; Ge 9:4) but that we write to them to abstain
from food offered to idols, from sexual immorality, from strangled animals,
and from blood.
21 (Ac 13:15; 13:27) For Moses has had in every city since early generations
those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath."
[1] And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and
said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be
saved.
[2] When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation
with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of
them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this
question.
[3] And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through
Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they
caused great joy unto all the brethren.
[4] And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church,
and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had
done with them.
[5] But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed,
saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep
the law of Moses.
[6] And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this
matter.
[7] And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto
them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice
among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel,
and believe.
[8] And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the
Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;
[9] And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by
faith.
[10] Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the
disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
[11] But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall
be saved, even as they.
[12] Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and
Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles
by them.
[13] And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and
brethren, hearken unto me:
[14] Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to
take out of them a people for his name.
[15] And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
[16] After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David,
which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will
set it up:
[17] That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the
Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these
things.
[18] Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.
[19] Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among
the Gentiles are turned to God:
[20] But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of
idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.
[21] For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being
read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
2) Our Daily Bread for 12 November 2022
Entitled "Both are true"
Genesis 45:3-11
3 Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?"
But his brothers could not answer him,
for they were dismayed in his presence.
4 Joseph said to his brothers, "Please come near to me,"
and they came near. Then he said,
"I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt.
5 Now do not be upset or angry with yourselves b
ecause you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.
6 For these two years the famine has been in the land,
and there are still five years in which there will be
neither plowing nor harvesting.
7 God sent me ahead of you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth
and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
8 "So now it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me
a father to Pharaoh and lord of his entire household and a ruler
throughout all the land of Egypt.
9 Hurry and go up to my father and say to him,
'This is what your son Joseph says,
"God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; do not delay.
10 And you will dwell in the land of Goshen, and you will be near me,
you and your children and your children's children, along with your flocks,
your herds, and all that you have.
11 I will provide for you there, for there are still five years
of famine to come, lest you and your household,
and all that you have, come to poverty." '
[3] And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live?
And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his
presence.
[4] And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they
came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.
[5] Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me
hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
[6] For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are
five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest.
[7] And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and
to save your lives by a great deliverance.
[8] So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me
a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all
the land of Egypt.
[9] Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son
Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not:
[10] And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto
me, thou, and thy children, and thy children's children, and thy flocks, and
thy herds, and all that thou hast:
[11] And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of famine;
lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty.
After three decades, Feng Lulu was reunited with her birth family. As a
toddler, she was kidnapped while playing outside her house, but through the
help of All-China Women's Federation, she was finally located. Because she was
so young when she was abducted, Feng Lulu doesn't remember it. She grew up
believing she'd been sold because her parents couldn't afford to keep her, so
learning the truth surfaced many questions and emotions.
When Joseph was reunited with his brothers, it's likely he experienced some
complex emotions. He'd been sold by his brothers into slavery in Egypt as a
young man. Despite a series of painful twists and turns, God propelled Joseph
to a position of authority. When his brothers came to Egypt to buy food during
a famine, they-unwittingly-sought it from him.
Joseph acknowledged that God redeemed their wrongdoing, saying He used it to
"save [their] lives by a great deliverance" (Genesis 45:7). Yet Joseph didn't
redefine their hurtful actions toward him-he described them accurately as
"selling [him]" (v. 5).
We sometimes try to put an overly positive spin on difficult situations,
focusing on the good God brings from them without acknowledging the emotional
struggle. Let's take care not to redefine a wrong as being good simply because
God redeemed it: we can look for Him to bring good from it while still
recognising the pain wrongdoing causes. Both are true.
By: Kirsten Holmberg
Reflect & Pray
When have you experienced hardship as a result of another's wrongdoing?
How have you seen God bring good from it?
Father God, thank You for lovingly tending to my wounds.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 7 God's Bulldozer - Luke 3:5-6
5 (Isa 40:4; 42:16) Every valley shall be filled
and every mountain and hill shall be brought low;
and the crooked shall be made straight
and the rough ways shall be made smooth;
6 (Isa 40:5; 52:10) and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
5 Every valley shall be filled,
And every mountain and hill shall be brought low;
And the crooked shall be made straight,
And the rough ways shall be made smooth;
6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
When a new highway is being constructed, the roads crew work hard
in preparing for the new surface to be laid. Giant bulldozers cut through
the hillsides, moving earth, leveling, filling, evening the path out where
the roadway will run. When the work is first begun, if often looks like chaos:
and even after the highway begins to take shape, the land is still ugly,
scarred by the unsightly gashes cut through the landscape. Yet after
the work is completed and the grass and trees are replanted, we forget
the temporary upheaval and see only the
beauty of the land and the convenience of the new roadway.
In Luke 3:5-6, John the Baptist presents a prophecy of the coming of Christ,
a prophecy quoted from Isaiah 40:3-5 . The prophecy speaks of the preparation
of the world for the coming Messiah, but is also applies to the preparation
of the individual heart to receive him.
Sometimes, the Holy Spirit must do major work in our hearts to prepare us for
the coming of Christ into our live. Like a bulldozer, he brings down the
mountains of pride in our lives. He fill the empty places , corrects
the crooked, grades down the rough edges of our hearts.
Often this is not pleasant work. We prefer to maintain the rugged landscape
of Self, and we do not like the ugly scars that are left after the bulldozer
has done its job.
But if we submit to the Spirit's "Construction work" in us, the way will be
paved for the Lord to enter into our lives, and others will see in us,
the way be paved for the Lord to enter into our lives, and other will see
in us the glory and salvation of our God.
Application
a) What "construction work" has to Holy Spirit done in me?
b) What restoration has taken place because of that work?
c) How do today's verses help me put in perspective the work
God still want to do in me?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
2 Cor 8:9
9 (Mt 20:28; 2Co 6:10; 13:14) For you know the grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ,
that though He was rich,
yet for your sakes He became poor,
that through His poverty you might be rich.
9 For ye know the grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ,
that, though he was rich,
yet for your sakes he became poor,
that ye through his poverty might be rich.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Freeing Forgiveness
Eph 1:3-8a
Spiritual Blessings in Christ
3 (2Co 1:3; Eph 6:12; 2:6) Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual
blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,
4 (Eph 5:27; Col 1:22) just as He chose us in Him
before the foundation of the world, to be holy
and blameless before Him in love;
5 (Ro 8:29-30; Eph 1:11) He predestined us to adoption as sons
to Himself through Jesus Christ according to the good pleasure
of His will,
6 (Mt 3:17; Eph 1:12) to the praise of the glory of His grace
which He graciously bestowed on us in the Beloved.
7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood
and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace,
8 which He lavished
3 Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual
blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4 according as he hath chosen us in him
before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy
and without blame before him in love:
5 having predestinated us unto the adoption of children
by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure
of his will,
6 to the praise of the glory of his grace,
wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood,
the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 wherein he hath abounded
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Newfoundland & Labrador
Total population 527000
Muslim population (est.) 2065
As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us
for God's people to come together in prayer
and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.
St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which
may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,
The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986
to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.
A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to
other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began
to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number
of international students also join the community annually
ranging from 25 to 60.
In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200
families and many university students attending Memorial University. A
small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic
faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".
With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space
in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.
Pray for
- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims
in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.
- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding
Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.
- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim
students on the university, college and trade school campuses.
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!
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
12th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business
to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically
(Proverb 11:1
1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,
but a just weight is His delight.
1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:
But a just weight is his delight.
)
b) Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of
hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to walk in The Spirit for you reap what you sow.
Pray to the Lord: "Father God, thank You for lovingly tending to my wounds."
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to work out the edges in you.
Pray to the Lord and thank him for His Grace.
Pray to the Lord and pray a prayer of Thanks for His redemption.
Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador
- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims
in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.
- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding
Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.
- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim
students on the university, college and trade school campuses.
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 put a desire in the hearts of those in business
to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically
Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of
hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.
Pray for church leaders, pastors and Christians facing government harassment
in Cuba.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
1)Galatians 3:24-29
Galatians 4
Galatians 5
Galatians 6
Acts 15:1-21
Galatians 3:24-29
24 (Gal 2:16; Ro 10:4) So the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ,
that we might be justified by faith.
25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.
26 (Gal 4:5-6) You are all sons of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
27 (Ro 13:14; Ac 2:38) For as many of you as have been baptised
into Christ have put on Christ.
28 (Col 3:11; Gal 5:6) There is neither Jew nor Greek,
there is neither slave nor free, and there is neither male nor female,
for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
29 (Ro 8:17; 9:7-8) If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed,
and heirs according to the promise.
[24] Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we
might be justified by faith.
[25] But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.
[26] For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
[27] For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on
Christ.
[28] There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there
is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
[29] And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according
to the promise.
Galatians 4
1 Now I say that as long as the heir is a child,
he does not differ from a servant though he is lord of all.
2 But he is under tutors and governors until the time appointed
by the father.
3 (Gal 2:4; 4:9) So when we were children, we were in bondage
to the elements of the world.
4 (Mk 1:15; Jn 1:14; Ge 3:15) But when the fullness of time came,
God sent forth His Son, born from a woman, born under the law,
5 (Gal 3:26; Jn 1:12) to redeem those who were under the law,
that we might receive the adoption as sons.
6 (Ro 5:5; 8:9; Eph 4:30) And because you are sons, God has sent
forth into our hearts the Spirit of His Son, crying, "Abba, Father!"
7 Therefore you are no longer a servant, but a son,
and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
[1] Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing
from a servant, though he be lord of all;
[2] But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the
father.
[3] Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of
the world:
[4] But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made
of a woman, made under the law,
[5] To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the
adoption of sons.
[6] And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into
your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
[7] Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an
heir of God through Christ.
Paul's Concern for the Galatians
8 (1Co 1:21; 1Th 4:5) Previously, when you did not know God,
you served those who by nature are not gods.
9 (1Co 8:3; Ro 8:3) But now, after you have known God,
or rather are known by God, how do you turn again to the weak
and beggarly elemental forces to which you desire again to be
in bondage?
10 (Ro 14:5) You observe days and months and seasons and years.
11 (1Th 3:5; Gal 2:2) I am afraid for you, lest I have worked
for you in vain.
12 (2Co 2:5) Brothers, I ask you, become as I am,
for I also have become as you are. You have done me no wrong.
13 (1Co 2:3; Gal 1:6) You know that it was because of an infirmity
of the flesh that I first preached the gospel to you.
14 (Mt 10:40; Mal 2:7) Though my infirmity was a trial to you,
you neither despised nor rejected me, but received me as an angel
of God, even as Christ Jesus.
15 So where is your blessing? For I bear witness of you that,
if it had been possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes
and given them to me.
16 (Gal 2:5) Have I therefore become your enemy
because I tell you the truth?
17 They would zealously influence you, but not favorably.
Yes, they would exclusively control you, so that you might
consult them.
18 (Gal 4:13) But it is good to be zealous in a good manner always
and not only when I am present with you.
19 (Phm 1:10; Jas 1:18) My little children, of whom I labor
in birth again until Christ is formed in you,
20 I desire to be present with you now and to change my tone,
for I am displeased with you.
[8] Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by
nature are no gods.
[9] But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how
turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again
to be in bondage?
[10] Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.
[11] I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.
[12] Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not
injured me at all.
[13] Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto
you at the first.
[14] And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected;
but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
[15] Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that,
if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have
given them to me.
[16] Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
[17] They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you,
that ye might affect them.
[18] But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not
only when I am present with you.
[19] My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be
formed in you,
[20] I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I
stand in doubt of you.
The Allegory of Hagar and Sarah
21 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law?
22 (Ge 16:1) 5For it is written that Abraham had two sons,
the one by a slave woman, the other by a free woman.
23 (Heb 11:11; Ge 18:10-14) But he who was of the slave woman
was born according to the flesh, but he of the free woman through
the promise.
24 (1Co 10:11) These things are an allegory, for these are the two covenants.
The one is from Mount Sinai, which gives birth to bondage; she is Hagar.
25 Now this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and represents the present
Jerusalem, and is in bondage with her children.
26 (Heb 12:22; Rev 3:12) But the Jerusalem which is above is free,
which is our mother.
27 For it is written:
"Rejoice, barren woman
who does not bear;
break forth and shout,
you who have no labor pains!
For the desolate has many more children
than she who has a husband." (Isa 54:1.)
28 (Gal 3:29; 4:23) Now we, brothers, like Isaac, are the children
of promise.
29 (Ge 21:9; Gal 5:11) But as it was then, he who was born
after the flesh persecuted him who was born after the Spirit,
so it is now also.
30 (Jn 8:35) Nevertheless what does the Scripture say?
"Cast out the slave woman and her son, for the son of the slave woman
shall not be heir with the son of the free woman." (Ge 21:10.)
31 So then, brothers, we are not children of the slave woman,
but of the free woman.
[21] Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?
[22] For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid,
the other by a freewoman.
[23] But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the
freewoman was by promise.
[24] Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one
from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.
[25] For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem
which now is, and is in bondage with her children.
[26] But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
[27] For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth
and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children
than she which hath an husband.
[28] Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.
[29] But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was
born after the Spirit, even so it is now.
[30] Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her
son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the
freewoman.
[31] So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the
free.
Galatians 5
1 (Gal 2:4; Ac 15:10; 1Co 16:13) For freedom Christ freed us. Stand fast
therefore and do not be entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
[1] Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,
and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Christian Freedom
2 (Ac 15:1; 2Co 10:1) Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you
become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing.
3 (Lk 16:28; Gal 3:10) I testify again to every man who is circumcised
that he is obligated to keep the whole law.
4 (Heb 12:15; Ro 9:31-32) You have been cut off from Christ,
whoever of you are justified by law; you have fallen from grace.
5 (Ro 8:23-25) For we, through the Spirit, by faith, eagerly
wait for the hope of righteousness.
6 (1Co 7:19; 1Th 1:3) For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision
nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith which works through love.
7 (1Co 9:24; Gal 3:1) You were running well. Who hindered you
from obeying the truth?
8 (Gal 1:6) This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you.
9 (1Co 15:33) A little yeast leavens the whole batch.
10 (2Co 2:3; Gal 1:7) I have confidence in you through the Lord
that you will not think otherwise. But he who is troubling you shall
bear his judgment, whoever he is.
11 (1Co 1:23; Gal 4:29) Brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision,
why do I still suffer persecution?
Then the offense of the cross has ceased.
12 (Gal 5:10) I wish that those who are troubling you would castrate
themselves!
13 (1Co 8:9; 9:19) You, brothers, have been called to liberty.
Only do not use liberty to give an opportunity to the flesh,
but by love serve one another.
14 (Lev 19:18; Mt 7:12; 19:18-19) For the entire law is fulfilled
in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
(Lev 19:18.)
15 But if you bite and devour one another, take heed that
you are not consumed by one another.
[2] Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall
profit you nothing.
[3] For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a
debtor to do the whole law.
[4] Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified
by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
[5] For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
[6] For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor
uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
[7] Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
[8] This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.
[9] A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
[10] I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none
otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment,
whosoever he be.
[11] And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer
persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
[12] I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
[13] For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty
for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
[14] For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love
thy neighbour as thyself.
[15] But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not
consumed one of another.
Spiritual Fruit and Fleshly Works
16 (Eph 2:3; Ro 8:4-5) I say then, walk in the Spirit,
and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
17 (Ro 8:5-8; 8:13) For the flesh lusts against the Spirit,
and the Spirit against the flesh. These are in opposition
to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.
18 (Ro 8:14) But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
19 (Mt 15:18-19; 1Co 3:3) Now the works of the flesh are revealed,
which are these: adultery, sexual immorality, impurity, lewdness,
20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousy,
rage, selfishness, dissensions, heresies,
21 (Ro 13:13; 1Co 6:9-10) envy, murders, drunkenness, carousing,
and the like. I warn you, as I previously warned you,
that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 (Eph 5:9; Ro 7:4) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 (Ac 24:25; 1Ti 1:9) meekness, and self-control; against
such there is no law.
24 (Ro 6:6; Gal 6:14) Those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh
with its passions and lusts.
25 (Gal 5:16) If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
26 Let us not be conceited, provoking one another and envying one another.
[16] This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust
of the flesh.
[17] For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the
flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the
things that ye would.
[18] But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
[19] Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery,
fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
[20] Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife,
seditions, heresies,
[21] Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which
I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do
such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
[22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith,
[23] Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
[24] And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections
and lusts.
[25] If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
[26] Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying
one another.
Galatians 6
Bear One Another's Burdens
1 (Heb 12:13; Ro 15:1; 1Co 2:15) Brothers, if a man is caught
in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore such
a one in the spirit of meekness, watching yourselves,
lest you also be tempted.
2 (Ro 15:1; Jn 13:34) Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill
the law of Christ.
3 (1Co 3:18; 2Co 12:11; Ro 12:3) For if someone thinks himself
to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
4 (1Co 11:28; 2Co 13:5) But let each one examine his own work,
and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5 (1Co 3:8) For each one shall bear his own burden.
6 (Ro 15:27) Let him who is taught in the word share all good things
with him who teaches.
7 (1Co 6:9; 2Co 9:6) Be not deceived. God is not mocked.
For whatever a man sows, that will he also reap.
8 (Jas 3:18; Job 4:8; Hos 8:7) For the one who sows to his own flesh
will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit
will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
9 (Heb 12:3; 1Co 15:58; Heb 12:5) And let us not grow weary in doing good,
for in due season we shall reap, if we do not give up.
10 (Eph 2:19; Jn 12:35) Therefore, as we have opportunity,
let us do good to all people, especially to those who are of
the household of faith.
[1] Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual,
restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest
thou also be tempted.
[2] Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
[3] For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he
deceiveth himself.
[4] But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing
in himself alone, and not in another.
[5] For every man shall bear his own burden.
[6] Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in
all good things.
[7] Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that
shall he also reap.
[8] For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but
he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
[9] And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap,
if we faint not.
[10] As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men,
especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Final Warning and Benediction
11 You see what large letters I have written to you with my own hand.
12 (Gal 5:11; Ac 15:1) It is those who desire to make a good showing
in the flesh that try to compel you to be circumcised,
only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
13 For they themselves who are circumcised do not keep the law.
But they desire to have you circumcised, so that they may boast
in your flesh.
14 (Ro 6:6; Php 3:3) God forbid that I should boast,
except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,
by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.
15 (2Co 5:17; 1Co 7:19; Gal 5:6) For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision
nor uncircumcision means anything, but a new creation.
16 (Gal 3:29; Php 3:3) Peace and mercy be on all who walk according
to this rule and upon the Israel of God.
17 (2Co 1:5; 4:10) From now on let no one trouble me,
for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.
18 (Ro 16:20; 2Ti 4:22) Brothers, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
with your spirit. Amen.
[11] Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.
[12] As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you
to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of
Christ.
[13] For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but
desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
[14] But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus
Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
[15] For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor
uncircumcision, but a new creature.
[16] And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and
mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
[17] From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks
of the Lord Jesus.
[18] Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Acts 15:1-21
The Council in Jerusalem
1 (Ac 15:5; 15:24) Some men came down from Judea and were teaching
the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised in the tradition of Moses,
you cannot be saved."
2 (Ac 15:22-23; 15:4; 15:6-7) Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had
no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul
and Barnabas, and certain others among them, should go up to Jerusalem
to the apostles and elders about this question.
3 (Ac 14:27; 21:5) So being sent on their way by the church,
they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion
of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy to all the brothers.
4 (Ac 14:27; 15:12) When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed
by the church and the apostles and the elders,
and they declared what God had done through them.
5 (Ac 15:1) Then some believers of the sect of the Pharisees rose up, saying,
"It is necessary to circumcise them,
and to command them to keep the Law of Moses."
6 (Ac 15:25) The apostles and elders assembled to consider this matter.
7 (Ac 15:2; 10:20) After much disputing, Peter rose up and said to them,
"Brothers, you know that some time ago God decided among us,
that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
8 (Ac 1:24; 2:4) God, who knows the heart, approved of them, giving them
the Holy Spirit just as He did to us,
9 (Ac 10:28; 10:34) and made no distinction between them and us,
and purified their hearts by faith.
10 (Mt 23:4; Gal 5:1) Now then, why test God by putting a yoke upon
the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been
able to bear?
11 (Ro 3:24; 2Co 13:14) But we believe that through the grace
of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they."
12 (Ac 14:27; 15:4) The entire assembly remained silent
and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring what signs
and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.
13 (Ac 12:17) After they had become silent, James answered,
"Brothers, listen to me.
14 (Isa 43:21; 2Pe 1:1) Simon has declared how God first visited
the Gentiles to take from among them a people for His name.
15 With this the words of the prophets agree. As it is written:
16 (Am 9:11-12) 'After this I will return,
and I will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen;
I will rebuild its ruins,
and I will set it up;(Am 9:11; Jer 12:15.)
17 (Isa 43:7) that the rest of men may seek the Lord,
and all the Gentiles who are called by My name,
(Am 9:12; Dt 28:10; Isa 63:19; Jer 14:9; Da 9:19.)
says the Lord who does all these things.' (Am 9:11-12.)
18 Known to God are all His works since the beginning of the world.
19 (Ac 15:28) "Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble
those of the Gentiles who are turning to God,
20 (Lev 3:17; Ac 15:29; Ge 9:4) but that we write to them to abstain
from food offered to idols, from sexual immorality, from strangled animals,
and from blood.
21 (Ac 13:15; 13:27) For Moses has had in every city since early generations
those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath."
[1] And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and
said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be
saved.
[2] When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation
with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of
them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this
question.
[3] And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through
Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they
caused great joy unto all the brethren.
[4] And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church,
and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had
done with them.
[5] But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed,
saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep
the law of Moses.
[6] And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this
matter.
[7] And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto
them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice
among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel,
and believe.
[8] And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the
Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;
[9] And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by
faith.
[10] Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the
disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
[11] But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall
be saved, even as they.
[12] Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and
Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles
by them.
[13] And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and
brethren, hearken unto me:
[14] Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to
take out of them a people for his name.
[15] And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
[16] After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David,
which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will
set it up:
[17] That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the
Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these
things.
[18] Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.
[19] Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among
the Gentiles are turned to God:
[20] But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of
idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.
[21] For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being
read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
2) Our Daily Bread for 12 November 2022
Entitled "Both are true"
Genesis 45:3-11
3 Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?"
But his brothers could not answer him,
for they were dismayed in his presence.
4 Joseph said to his brothers, "Please come near to me,"
and they came near. Then he said,
"I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt.
5 Now do not be upset or angry with yourselves b
ecause you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.
6 For these two years the famine has been in the land,
and there are still five years in which there will be
neither plowing nor harvesting.
7 God sent me ahead of you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth
and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
8 "So now it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me
a father to Pharaoh and lord of his entire household and a ruler
throughout all the land of Egypt.
9 Hurry and go up to my father and say to him,
'This is what your son Joseph says,
"God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; do not delay.
10 And you will dwell in the land of Goshen, and you will be near me,
you and your children and your children's children, along with your flocks,
your herds, and all that you have.
11 I will provide for you there, for there are still five years
of famine to come, lest you and your household,
and all that you have, come to poverty." '
[3] And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live?
And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his
presence.
[4] And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they
came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.
[5] Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me
hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
[6] For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are
five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest.
[7] And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and
to save your lives by a great deliverance.
[8] So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me
a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all
the land of Egypt.
[9] Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son
Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not:
[10] And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto
me, thou, and thy children, and thy children's children, and thy flocks, and
thy herds, and all that thou hast:
[11] And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of famine;
lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty.
After three decades, Feng Lulu was reunited with her birth family. As a
toddler, she was kidnapped while playing outside her house, but through the
help of All-China Women's Federation, she was finally located. Because she was
so young when she was abducted, Feng Lulu doesn't remember it. She grew up
believing she'd been sold because her parents couldn't afford to keep her, so
learning the truth surfaced many questions and emotions.
When Joseph was reunited with his brothers, it's likely he experienced some
complex emotions. He'd been sold by his brothers into slavery in Egypt as a
young man. Despite a series of painful twists and turns, God propelled Joseph
to a position of authority. When his brothers came to Egypt to buy food during
a famine, they-unwittingly-sought it from him.
Joseph acknowledged that God redeemed their wrongdoing, saying He used it to
"save [their] lives by a great deliverance" (Genesis 45:7). Yet Joseph didn't
redefine their hurtful actions toward him-he described them accurately as
"selling [him]" (v. 5).
We sometimes try to put an overly positive spin on difficult situations,
focusing on the good God brings from them without acknowledging the emotional
struggle. Let's take care not to redefine a wrong as being good simply because
God redeemed it: we can look for Him to bring good from it while still
recognising the pain wrongdoing causes. Both are true.
By: Kirsten Holmberg
Reflect & Pray
When have you experienced hardship as a result of another's wrongdoing?
How have you seen God bring good from it?
Father God, thank You for lovingly tending to my wounds.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 7 God's Bulldozer - Luke 3:5-6
5 (Isa 40:4; 42:16) Every valley shall be filled
and every mountain and hill shall be brought low;
and the crooked shall be made straight
and the rough ways shall be made smooth;
6 (Isa 40:5; 52:10) and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
5 Every valley shall be filled,
And every mountain and hill shall be brought low;
And the crooked shall be made straight,
And the rough ways shall be made smooth;
6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
When a new highway is being constructed, the roads crew work hard
in preparing for the new surface to be laid. Giant bulldozers cut through
the hillsides, moving earth, leveling, filling, evening the path out where
the roadway will run. When the work is first begun, if often looks like chaos:
and even after the highway begins to take shape, the land is still ugly,
scarred by the unsightly gashes cut through the landscape. Yet after
the work is completed and the grass and trees are replanted, we forget
the temporary upheaval and see only the
beauty of the land and the convenience of the new roadway.
In Luke 3:5-6, John the Baptist presents a prophecy of the coming of Christ,
a prophecy quoted from Isaiah 40:3-5 . The prophecy speaks of the preparation
of the world for the coming Messiah, but is also applies to the preparation
of the individual heart to receive him.
Sometimes, the Holy Spirit must do major work in our hearts to prepare us for
the coming of Christ into our live. Like a bulldozer, he brings down the
mountains of pride in our lives. He fill the empty places , corrects
the crooked, grades down the rough edges of our hearts.
Often this is not pleasant work. We prefer to maintain the rugged landscape
of Self, and we do not like the ugly scars that are left after the bulldozer
has done its job.
But if we submit to the Spirit's "Construction work" in us, the way will be
paved for the Lord to enter into our lives, and others will see in us,
the way be paved for the Lord to enter into our lives, and other will see
in us the glory and salvation of our God.
Application
a) What "construction work" has to Holy Spirit done in me?
b) What restoration has taken place because of that work?
c) How do today's verses help me put in perspective the work
God still want to do in me?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
2 Cor 8:9
9 (Mt 20:28; 2Co 6:10; 13:14) For you know the grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ,
that though He was rich,
yet for your sakes He became poor,
that through His poverty you might be rich.
9 For ye know the grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ,
that, though he was rich,
yet for your sakes he became poor,
that ye through his poverty might be rich.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Freeing Forgiveness
Eph 1:3-8a
Spiritual Blessings in Christ
3 (2Co 1:3; Eph 6:12; 2:6) Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual
blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,
4 (Eph 5:27; Col 1:22) just as He chose us in Him
before the foundation of the world, to be holy
and blameless before Him in love;
5 (Ro 8:29-30; Eph 1:11) He predestined us to adoption as sons
to Himself through Jesus Christ according to the good pleasure
of His will,
6 (Mt 3:17; Eph 1:12) to the praise of the glory of His grace
which He graciously bestowed on us in the Beloved.
7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood
and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace,
8 which He lavished
3 Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual
blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4 according as he hath chosen us in him
before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy
and without blame before him in love:
5 having predestinated us unto the adoption of children
by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure
of his will,
6 to the praise of the glory of his grace,
wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood,
the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 wherein he hath abounded
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Newfoundland & Labrador
Total population 527000
Muslim population (est.) 2065
As of Autumn 2014, St. John's does not have a local CNMM network. Pray with us
for God's people to come together in prayer
and cooperative efforts to reach Muslims with the Good News.
St. John's has one mosque and 2 more musallas , or prayer locations, which
may grow into mosques of their own. The mosque is called Masjid an Noor,
The Mosque of the Light, and mosque historical documents record a trip in 1986
to Saudi Arabia to raise funds for the land purchase and construction costs.
A small number of Muslim families had come prior to 1964, but moved on to
other places after a short time. After this date, a small community began
to remain and grow , reaching about 25 families in the 1980s. A number
of international students also join the community annually
ranging from 25 to 60.
In 2014 the mosque website reports the community is made up of some 200
families and many university students attending Memorial University. A
small number of native Newfoundlanders have also converted to the Islamic
faith, one saying of this religion in Newfoundland, "Islam is a growing face".
With the growth of the community, the current challenge is lack of space
in the mosque, which they are now looking at expanding.
Pray for
- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims
in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.
- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding
Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.
- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim
students on the university, college and trade school campuses.
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!
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
12th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business
to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically
(Proverb 11:1
1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,
but a just weight is His delight.
1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:
But a just weight is his delight.
)
b) Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of
hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to walk in The Spirit for you reap what you sow.
Pray to the Lord: "Father God, thank You for lovingly tending to my wounds."
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to work out the edges in you.
Pray to the Lord and thank him for His Grace.
Pray to the Lord and pray a prayer of Thanks for His redemption.
Pray for in Newfoundland and Labrador
- The true Light of life, Jesus Christ, to be revealed to Muslims
in Newfoundland through the word, dreams, visions and answers to prayer.
- Christians to be as "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" regarding
Islam and reaching out in loving witness to Muslims in St. John's.
- for a dedicated, intentional witness to the growing number of Muslim
students on the university, college and trade school campuses.
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 put a desire in the hearts of those in business
to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically
Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of
hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.
Pray for church leaders, pastors and Christians facing government harassment
in Cuba.
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.