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Day 365, 31 December 2022



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2) Our Daily Bread for 31 December 2022



Entitled "Finishing Strong"



2 Timothy 4:1-8



1 (Ac 10:42; 1Ti 5:21) I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus

Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing

and His kingdom:

2 (Titus 1:13; 2:15) Preach the word, be ready in season and out of season,

reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

3 (1Ti 1:10) For the time will come when people will not endure sound

doctrine, but they will gather to themselves teachers in accordance

with their own desires, having itching ears,

4 (1Ti 1:4; 4:7) and they will turn their ears away from the truth

and turn to myths.

5 (Ac 21:8; 2Ti 1:8) But be self-controlled in all things,

endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist,

and prove your ministry.

6 (Php 1:23; 2:17) For I am already being poured out as a drink offering,

and the time of my departure has come.

7 (Ac 20:24; 1Ti 6:12) I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course,

and I have kept the faith.

8 (Col 1:5; 2Ti 1:12) From now on a crown of righteousness is laid up for me,

which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that Day, and not only

to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.



[1] I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall

judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

[2] Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke,

exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

[3] For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but

after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching

ears;

[4] And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned

unto fables.

[5] But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an

evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

[6] For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at

hand.

[7] I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the

faith:

[8] Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the

Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only,

but unto all them also that love his appearing.



At the age of 103, a woman named Man Kaur competed as India's oldest female

athlete during the 2019 World Masters Athletic Championship in Poland.

Remarkably, Kaur won gold in four events (javelin throw, shot put, 60-meter

dash, and 200-meter run). But most astounding was that she ran faster than she

ran in the 2017 championship. A great-grandmother running into her second

century, Kaur showed how to finish strong.



The apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, a younger disciple, of how he'd entered his

concluding years. "The time for my departure is near," Paul wrote (2 Timothy

4:6). Reflecting on his life, he confidently believed he was finishing strong. "I have fought the good fight," Paul said. "I have finished the race" (v. 7).

He wasn't confident because he'd calculated his impressive accomplishments or

surveyed his vast impact (though they were immense). Rather, he knew he'd

"kept the faith" (v. 7). The apostle had remained loyal to Jesus. Through

sorrows and joys, he'd followed the One who'd rescued him from ruin. And he

knew that Jesus stood ready with a "crown of righteousness,"

the joyful finale to his faithful life (v. .



Paul insists that this crown isn't for an elite few but for "all who have

longed for [Christ's] appearing" (v. . As we head into a new year, let's

remember that Jesus stands eager to crown all who've loved Him,

and may we live to finish strong.



By: Winn Collier



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Reflect & Pray



What would it look like for you to finish strong?

Who has been an example of finishing well?



God, I want to finish well.

Help me to love You more than anything or anyone else.





For further study, read Finishing Well: Gracefully Living with Life's Changes.





3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 7 - The Great Exchange



2 Cor 5:21 - God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us,

that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.



21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin;

that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.



People were talking ; the gossip lines were busy day and night.

Andrea, a Bible study leader and pillar of the church, had been

accused of indiscretion with a married man, another member

of the congregation. The rumours were proven untrue,

but that hardly mattered anymore. The damage was done.

"It's just not far," Andrea said. " It was all so unnecessary.

And now, even though I've done nothing wrong, my relationship

with that church will never be the same again."

We all know what pain is caused by undeserved accusation,

rejection, and misunderstanding. Sometimes, when the smoke clears,

irreparable damage has been done, even when no sin has occurred.

We can understand the torment that comes when we've sinned,

but when we've done nothing wrong, the injustice seem unbearable.

Jesus knew what it was to suffer unjustly. He had never sinned at all,

yet he 'became sin' for us. He gave himself in an outrageous exchange:

he took our sin and gave us his righteousness.

Living in this exchange does not mean, of course, that we will be exempt

from pain, that we will never again suffer unjustly or be subject

to rejection. But in Christ, we are declared righteous before God,

just as Jesus himself is righteous. And as we submit

to the Holy Spirit's work in us, we become righteous ,

obeying him and growing in grace. Christ endured rejection

for us so that we might live in him.



Application



1. Have I ever suffered unjustly or been rejected by someone without cause?



2. How can this verse, coupled with my own experience give me a greater

depth of appreciation of what Christ suffered for me?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Deut 30:19-20



19 (Dt 4:26; 30:1) I call heaven and earth to witnesses against you this day,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse.

Therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;

20 (Dt 10:20; Ps 27:1) that you may love the Lord your God,

that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him,

for He is your life and the length of your days;

and that you may dwell in the land that the Lord

swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.



19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing:

therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

20 that thou mayest love the LORD thy God,

and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him:

for he is thy life, and the length of thy days:

that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD

sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.



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



God's Freeing Forgiveness



Ps 103:1-14



PSALMS 103



A Psalm of David.



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.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The Lord does righteousness

and justice for all who are oppressed.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He made known His ways to Moses,

His acts to the people of Israel.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is merciful and gracious,

slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He will not always accuse,

neither will He keep his anger forever.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) He does not treat us according to our sins,

nor repay us according to our iniquities.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) For as the heavens are high above the earth,

so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;

12 as far as the east is from the west,

so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

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.



Psalm 103



A Psalm of David.



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.

6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment

For all that are oppressed.

7 He made known his ways unto Moses,

His acts unto the children of Israel.

8 The LORD is merciful and gracious,

Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

9 He will not always chide:

Neither will he keep his anger for ever.

10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins;

Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

11 For as the heaven is high above the earth,

So great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

12 As far as the east is from the west,

So far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

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.







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 2023 edition?)



The Northern Territories of Canada



Yukon



Yukon Total population (2015) 36500 Muslim (est) 69



In Whitehorse the Muslim population grew from 2 families

in 2001 to more than 60 people in 2014. Originally meeting in a church,

they now meet for prayer service in a former office space.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Northwest Territories (NWT)



NWT population (2015) 43600 Muslim (est) 473



The Muslim community of Yellowknife has grown from 275 to 330 un the past year.

To replace their inadequate facility, they are planning a C$2 to C$2.5 million

Islamic Centre.



Pray that the Muslims in Yellowknife and all of the NWT will awaken to

spiritual hunger and be open to saving faith in Jesus Christ.



Nunavut (NU)



NU total population (2015) 36600 Muslim (est) 86



The Islamic Centre of Iqaluit now claim about 100 Muslims and have surpassed

80 % of their funding goal to building the first mosque in this territory.

Their stated goal is "To spread the message of Islam

in the far northern reaches of Canada."



Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.



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









Conclusion:





Pray to the Lord: "God, I want to finish well.

Help me to love You more than anything or anyone else."



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to thank Him for his Sacrifice.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to know how to honour Him.



Pray to the Lord and pray to him to know Him as your Strength.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse and the Yukon to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.



- 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 strengthening of believers' faith and integrity

amid widespread corruption in Kyrgyzstan.



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.

Does the Bible really say that Jesus is God?



Shepherd



Creator



God



Genesis 1:1



1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.



[1] In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.





Job 33:4



4 The Spirit of God has made me,

and the breath of the Almighty has given me life.



4 The Spirit of God hath made me,

And the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.



Psalm 95:5-6



5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The sea is His, for He made it,

and His hands formed the dry land.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) O come, let us worship and bow down;

let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker.



[5] The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land.

[6] O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our

maker.



Psalm 102:25-26



25 From before You have laid the foundation of the earth,

and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

26 They shall perish, but You shall endure;

indeed, all of them shall wear out like a garment;

like a robe You shall change them,

and they shall pass away,



[25] Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are

the work of thy hands.

[26] They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax

old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be

changed:





Jesus



John 1:2,3,10



2 He was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were created through Him, and without Him nothing

was created that was created.

10 He was in the world, and the world was created through Him,

yet the world did not know Him.



[2] The same was in the beginning with God.

[3] All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made

that was made.

[10] He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world

knew him not.



Colossians 1:15-18



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

of every creature.

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

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

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

and for Him.

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

and in Him all things hold together.

18 (Ac 26:23; Eph 1:22-23) He is the head of the body, the church.

He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that in all things

He may have the preeminence.



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

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

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

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

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

[18] And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the

firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.





Hebrews 1:1-3,10



1 (Joel 2:28; Ge 3:15) God, who at various times and in diverse ways spoke

long ago to the fathers through the prophets,

2 (Mt 28:18; Jn 1:3) has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom

He has appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the world.

3 (Mk 16:19; 2Co 4:4) He is the brightness of His glory, the express image

of Himself, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had

by Himself purged our sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty

on high.

10 (Ps 102:25-27) And,

"You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning,

and the heavens are the works of Your hands.





[1] God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto

the fathers by the prophets,

[2] Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath

appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

[3] Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his

person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by

himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

[10] And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the

earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:

Day 362, 28 December 2022



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2) Our Daily Bread for 30 December 2022



Entitled "Grace Amid the Chaos"



Psalm 107:23-32



23 Some went down to the sea in ships,

to do business in the vast waters;

24 they saw the works of the Lord

and His wonders in the deep water.

25 For He commands and raises the stormy wind,

which lifts up the sea waves.

26 The sailors went up to the sky, they came down to the depths;

their strength melted because of the great danger.

27 They reeled to and fro and staggered like drunken men,

and were completely confused.

28 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,

and He saved them out of their distress.

29 He made the storm calm, and the sea waves were still.

30 They were glad because the waters were quiet,

so He brought them to their desired harbour.

31 Let them praise the Lord for His goodness

and for His wonderful works to the people!

32 Let them exalt Him in the congregation of the people,

and praise him in the assembly of the elders.



[23] They that go down to the sea in ships, That do business in great waters;

[24] These see the works of the LORD, And his wonders in the deep.

[25] For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind,

Which lifteth up the waves thereof.

[26] They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths:

Their soul is melted because of trouble.

[27] They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man,

And are at their wits' end.

[28] Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble,

And he bringeth them out of their distresses.

[29] He maketh the storm a calm,

So that the waves thereof are still.

[30] Then are they glad because they be quiet;

So he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

[31] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness,

And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

[32] Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people,

And praise him in the assembly of the elders.



I was drifting off into an impromptu nap when it hit me. From the basement, my

son ripped a chord on his electric guitar. The walls reverberated. No peace.

No quiet. No nap. Moments later, competing music greeted my ears: my daughter

playing "Amazing Grace" on the piano.



Normally, I love my son's guitar playing. But in that moment, it jarred and

unsettled me. Just as quickly, the familiar notes of John Newton’s hymn

reminded me that grace thrives amid the chaos. No matter how loud, unwanted,

or disorienting the storms of life might be, God's notes of grace ring clear

and true, reminding us of His watchful care over us.



We see that reality in Scripture. In Psalm 107:23-32, sailors struggle

mightily against a maelstrom that could easily devour them. "In their peril,

their courage melted away" (v. 26). Still, they didn't despair but "cried out

to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out

of their distress" (v. 28). Finally, we read: "They were glad when it grew

calm, and he guided them to their desired haven" (v. 30).



In chaotic moments, whether they're life-threatening or merely

sleep-threatening, the barrage of noise and fear can storm our souls.

But as we trust God and pray to Him, we experience the grace of His

presence and provision-the haven of His steadfast love.



By: Adam Holz



Reflect & Pray



When have you experienced God's haven of peace in other people?

To whom might you offer similar encouragement?



Father, help me to remember to call out to You

when the waters of life are rising, and help me to offer hope to others.



For further study, read Navigating the Storms of Life.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 6 - Eternal Life, Beginning now



John 10:28 - I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,

nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand.



28 and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish,

neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.



In C.S. Lewis's The Great Divorce, one of the Spirits in heaven, identifying

himself as George MacDonald, makes some startling statements on the nature of

eternal life. Depending upon the individual's choice for or against Christ,

MacDonald says, everything in life takes on the character of haven or hell.

"At the end of ALL THINGS, when the sun rises here (in heaven) and the twilight

turns to blackness down there, the Blessed will say, 'We have never lived

anywhere except in Heaven,' and the Lost, 'We were always in Hell.'

And both will speak truly" - From the Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis.

Lewis was not trying to make a theological case, but to demonstrate

a principle: eternal life begins now.

The choices that we make for or against obedience to God, the life we live,

the patterns we establish, all move us in one direction of the other.

And when we have decided to choose obedience to God (the forsakeness of sin),

when we give ourselves fully into his hands, he is able to take the worst of

circumstances and redeem them for our good, use them to mature us in his image.

Again Jesus says in John 10:28

"I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,

nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand. "

In Christ is a very secure place to be. No experience is lost, no pain is

wasted. Everything in our lives is redeemed by God for our benefit.



Application



a) How have I experienced the truth that "eternal life begins now"?



b) How can this verse help me put life in perspective during times

of stress and anxiety?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Is 48:15,17



15 I, even I, have spoken, and I have called him;

I have brought him, and his way will prosper.

17 (Ps 32:8; Isa 43:14) Thus says the Lord,

your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:

I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit,

who leads you in the way you should go.



15 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him:

I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous.

17 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel;

I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit,

which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.



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



God's Protection in Times of Trouble



Ps 91



PSALMS 91



1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God in whom I trust."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter

and from the deadly pestilence.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He shall cover you with His feathers,

and under His wings you shall find protection;

His faithfulness shall be your shield and wall.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,

nor of the arrow that flies by day;

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) nor of the pestilence that pursues in darkness,

nor of the destruction that strikes at noonday.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) A thousand may fall at your side

and ten thousand at your right hand,

but it shall not come near you.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Only with your eyes shall you behold

and see the reward of the wicked.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,

even the Most High, your dwelling,

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) there shall be no evil befall you,

neither shall any plague come near your tent;

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) for He shall give His angels charge over you

to guard you in all your ways.

12 They shall bear you up in their hands,

lest you strike your foot against a stone.

13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder;

the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.

14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;

I will set him on high, because he has known My name.

15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble,

and I will deliver him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him

and show him My salvation.



Psalm 91



1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:

My God; in him will I trust.

3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,

And from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust:

His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;

Nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness;

Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand;

But it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold

And see the reward of the wicked.

9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge,

Even the most High, thy habitation;

10 There shall no evil befall thee,

Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee,

To keep thee in all thy ways.

12 They shall bear thee up in their hands,

Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder:

The young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him:

I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:

I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

16 With long life will I satisfy 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 2023 edition?)



The Northern Territories of Canada



Yukon



Yukon Total population (2015) 36500 Muslim (est) 69



In Whitehorse the Muslim population grew from 2 families

in 2001 to more than 60 people in 2014. Originally meeting in a church,

they now meet for prayer service in a former office space.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Northwest Territories (NWT)



NWT population (2015) 43600 Muslim (est) 473



The Muslim community of Yellowknife has grown from 275 to 330 un the past year.

To replace their inadequate facility, they are planning a C$2 to C$2.5 million

Islamic Centre.



Pray that the Muslims in Yellowknife and all of the NWT will awaken to

spiritual hunger and be open to saving faith in Jesus Christ.



Nunavut (NU)



NU total population (2015) 36600 Muslim (est) 86



The Islamic Centre of Iqaluit now claim about 100 Muslims and have surpassed

80 % of their funding goal to building the first mosque in this territory.

Their stated goal is "To spread the message of Islam

in the far northern reaches of Canada."



Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.



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



Day 30 of the Month



a) Pray for God's will to be done where you live and throughout

Canadian society, as it is in Heaven



( Matt 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.



)



b) Pray that in kindness God will lead many to repentance in your city

or community, and across our nation. (



Rom 2:4



4 (Ex 34:6; Isa 30:18) Do you despise the riches of His goodness,

tolerance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God

leads you to repentance?



4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance

and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth

thee to repentance?



)





Conclusion:





Pray to the Lord: "Father, help me to remember to call out to You

when the waters of life are rising, and help me to offer hope to others."



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to know where eternal life begins.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to know Him as redeemer.



Pray to the Lord and pray to him to know Him as your Shield.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse and the Yukon to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.



- 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 Christians in Sagar, Adamawa State Nigeria,

who have been under attack from Boko Haram.



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.

Does the Bible really say that Jesus is God?



Shepherd



God



Genesis 49:24



24 (Ps 132:2; 132:5) But his bow remained firm.

His arms were agile

because of the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob,

because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,



[24] But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made

strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the

shepherd, the stone of Israel:)



Psalm 23:1



1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.



1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.



Psalm 80:1



1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,

You who lead Joseph like a flock;

You who are enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth.



[1] Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock;

thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.



Jesus



John 10:11



11 (Isa 40:11; Eze 34:23; Heb 13:20) "I am the good shepherd.

The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.



[11] I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the

sheep.



John 10:16



16 (Isa 56:8; Jn 11:52) I have other sheep who are not of this fold.

I must also bring them, and they will hear My voice. There will

be one flock and one shepherd.



[16] And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must

bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one

shepherd.



Hebrews 13:20



20 (Zec 9:11; Jn 10:11) Now may the God of peace, who through the blood

of the eternal covenant brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus,

the Great Shepherd of the sheep,



[20] Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus,

that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting

covenant,



1 Peter 2:25



25 (Isa 53:6; Ps 119:176)

For you were as sheep going astray, but now have been returned

to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.



[25] For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the

Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.



1 Peter 5:4



4 (1Co 9:25; Jas 1:12; 1Pe 1:4) And when the chief Shepherd appears,

you will receive a crown of glory that will not fade away.



[4] And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of

glory that fadeth not away.

Day 362, 28 December 2022



1)Revelation 19-22



Revelation 19 - 22



Revelation 19



1 (Rev 11:15; 19:6; 12:10) After these things I heard a great sound

of many people in heaven, shouting:

"Alleluia!

Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God!

2 (Dt 32:43; Rev 6:10) For true and righteous are His judgments,

because He has judged the great prostitute

who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality;

and He has avenged on her the blood of His servants.-

3 (Isa 34:10; Rev 14:11) Again they said:

"Alleluia!

Her smoke rises forever and ever."

4 (Rev 5:14; Ps 106:48) The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures

fell down and worshipped God who sat on the throne, saying:

"Amen! Alleluia!"



[1] And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven,

saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord

our God:

[2] For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great

whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged

the blood of his servants at her hand.

[3] And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.

[4] And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and

worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.



The Marriage Supper of the Lamb



5 (Ps 134:1; 135:1) Then a voice came from the throne, saying:

"Praise our God,

all you His servants

and those who fear Him,

both small and great!"

6 (Rev 14:2; Ps 97:1) Then I heard something like the sound like a great

multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings,

saying:

"Alleluia!

For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!

7 (Mt 22:2; Eph 5:32) Let us be glad and rejoice

and give Him glory,

for the marriage of the Lamb has come,

and His wife has made herself ready.

8 (Ps 45:13-14; 132:9) It was granted her to be arrayed in fine linen,

clean and white."

Fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.

9 (Rev 21:5; 22:6) Then he said to me, "Write: Blessed are those who are

invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb." And he said to me,

"These are the true sayings of God."

10 (Rev 12:17; 22:8-9) I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me,

"See that you not do that. I am your fellow servant, and of your brothers

who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus

is the spirit of prophecy."



[5] And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his

servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.

[6] And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice

of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia:

for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

[7] Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of

the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

[8] And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean

and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

[9] And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the

marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true

sayings of God.

[10] And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do

it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony

of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.



The Rider on the White Horse



11 (Rev 3:14; 6:2) I saw heaven opened. And there was a white horse.

He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness

He judges and wages war.

12 (Rev 1:14; 6:2) His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on His head

are many crowns. He has a name written, that no one knows but He Himself.

13 (Jn 1:1) He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood. His name

is called The Word of God.

14 (Rev 19:8; 7:9 ) The armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen,

white and clean, followed Him on white horses.

15 (Isa 11:4; 2Th 2:8) Out of His mouth proceeds a sharp sword,

with which He may strike the nations.

"He shall rule them with an iron scepter."(Ps 2:9.)

He treads the winepress of the fury and wrath of God the Almighty.

16 (Rev 17:14) On His robe and on His thigh He has a name written:

KING OF KINGS

AND LORD OF LORDS.

17 (Rev 19:21; Jer 12:9) And I saw an angel standing in the sun,

and he cried with a loud voice to all the birds flying in the midst

of heaven, "Come and gather for the supper of the great God,

18 (Eze 39:18-20; Rev 6:15) to eat the flesh of kings, the flesh

of commanders, the flesh of strong men, the flesh of horses

and their riders, and the flesh of all men, both free and slave,

both small and great!"

19 (Rev 16:16; 16:14) Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth

with their armies gathered to wage war against Him who sat on the horse

and against His army.

20 (Rev 20:10; 21:8; 14:10) But the beast was captured and with him

the false prophet who worked signs in his presence, by which

he deceived those who received the mark of the beast

and those who worshipped his image. These two were thrown alive

into the lake of fire that burns with brimstone.

21 The remnant were slain with the sword which proceeded

out of the mouth of Him who sat on the horse.

And all the birds gorged themselves with their flesh .



[11] And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon

him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and

make war.

[12] His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and

he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.

[13] And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is

called The Word of God.

[14] And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses,

clothed in fine linen, white and clean.

[15] And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite

the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the

winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.

[16] And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF

KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

[17] And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice,

saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather

yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;

[18] That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the

flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them,

and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.

[19] And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies,

gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against

his army.

[20] And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought

miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark

of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive

into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.

[21] And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the

horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled

with their flesh.



(Collaborators of Anti-Christ and False Prophet will mean a dreadful end)



Revelation 20



The Thousand Years



1 (Rev 1:18; 10:1) And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven,

having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.

2 (2Pe 2:4; Rev 12:9) He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent,

who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.

3 (Da 6:17; Mt 27:66) He cast him into the bottomless pit,

and shut him up, and set a seal on him, that he should deceive

the nations no more, until the thousand years were ended.

After that he must be set free for a little while.

4 (Da 7:9; 7:18) I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and the authority

to judge was given to them. And I saw the souls of those who had been

beheaded for their witness of Jesus and for the word of God.

They had not worshipped the beast or his image, and had not received

his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. They came to life

and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

5 The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years

were ended. This is the first resurrection.

6 (Rev 1:6; 2:11; 5:10) ­Blessed and holy is he who takes part

in the first resurrection. Over these the second death has no power,

but they shall be priests of God and of Christ and shall reign with

Him a thousand years.



[1] And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the

bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.

[2] And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil,

and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,

[3] And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal

upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand

years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.

[4] And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto

them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of

Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast,

neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in

their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

[5] But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were

finished. This is the first resurrection.

[6] Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such

the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of

Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.



( PLease note on Lucifer aka Satan is in jail, but not the rest of the demons)



The Defeat of Satan



7 (Rev 20:2) When the thousand years are ended, Satan will be set free from

his prison

8 (Rev 16:14; 20:3) and will go out to deceive the nations which are

in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them for battle.

Their number is like the sand of the sea.

9 (Eze 38:9; 38:16) They traveled the breadth of the earth and surrounded

the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire came down from God

out of heaven and devoured them.

10 (Rev 19:20; 20:2-3; 20:14-15) The devil, who deceived them, was cast

into the lake of fire and brimstone

where the beast and the false prophet were. They will be tormented day

and night forever and ever.



[7] And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of

his prison,

[8] And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters

of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number

of whom is as the sand of the sea.

[9] And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of

the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of

heaven, and devoured them.

[10] And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and

brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented

day and night for ever and ever.



The Great White Throne Judgment



11 (Da 2:35; Rev 12:8) Then I saw a great white throne

and Him who was seated on it. From His face the earth

and the heavens fled away, and no place was found for them.

12 (Da 7:10; Mt 16:27) And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before

God. Books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the Book

of Life. The dead were judged according to their works as recorded

in the books.

13 (Rev 6:8; 20:12) The sea gave up the dead who were in it,

and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them.

And they were judged, each one by his works.

14 (1Co 15:26; Rev 20:6) Then Death and Hades were cast into

the lake of fire. This is the second death.

15 (Mt 25:41; Mk 9:43-48) Anyone whose name was not found written

in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.



[11] And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face

the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.

[12] And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books

were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the

dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books,

according to their works.

[13] And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell

delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man

according to their works.

[14] And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second

death.

[15] And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into

the lake of fire.



Revelation 21



The New Heaven and the New Earth



1 (Isa 66:22; 2Pe 3:13) Then I saw "a new heaven and a new earth."(Isa 65:17.)

For the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no

more sea.

2 (Heb 11:10; Rev 3:12) I, John, saw the Holy City, the New Jerusalem,

coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned

for her husband.

3 (2Co 6:16; Rev 7:15) And I heard a loud voice from heaven, saying,

"Look! The tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them.

They shall be His people, and God Himself will be with them

and be their God.

4 (Isa 25:8; 35:10; 1Co 15:26) 'God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

There shall be no more death.'(Isa 25:8.) Neither shall there be any more

sorrow nor crying nor pain, for the former things have passed away."

5 (Rev 4:9; 20:11) He who was seated on the throne said,

"Look! I am making all things new." Then He said to me,

"Write, for these words are faithful and true."

6 (Rev 1:8; 22:13; Jn 4:10) He said to me, "It is done. I am the Alpha

and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the spring

of the water of life to him who thirsts.

7 (Rev 21:3; Mt 25:34) He who overcomes shall inherit all things,

and I will be his God and he shall be My son. (2Sa 7:14; Ps 89:26.)

8 (Rev 19:20; Gal 5:19-21) But the cowardly, the unbelieving,

the abominable, the murderers, the sexually immoral, the sorcerers,

the idolaters, and all liars shall have their portion

in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone. This is the second death."



[1] And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the

first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

[2] And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of

heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

[3] And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle

of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his

people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

[4] And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no

more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more

pain: for the former things are passed away.

[5] And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And

he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

[6] And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and

the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water

of life freely.

[7] He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and

he shall be my son.

[8] But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and

whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their

part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second

death.



The New Jerusalem



9 (Rev 19:7; 21:2) One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full

of the seven last plagues came to me and said to me,

"Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb."

10 (Rev 17:3; 1:10) And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great

and high mountain, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, descending

out of heaven from God,

11 (Rev 4:6; 22:5) having the glory of God, her light like a most

precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.

12 (Eze 48:31-34; Rev 21:25) It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates,

and at the gates twelve angels, and on the gates the names of the twelve

tribes of the sons of Israel were written:

13 three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates

on the south, and three gates on the west.

14 (Heb 11:10; Mt 16:18) The wall of the city had twelve foundations,

and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

15 He who talked with me had a golden rod to measure the city

and its gates and wall. 16The city lies as a square,

its length as long as its width. He measured the city with the rod:

one thousand four hundred miles.(Gk. 12,000 stadia, or 2,200 kilometers.)

Its length and breadth and height are equal.

17 He then measured its wall: two hundred feet(144 cubits, or 65 meters.)

by the measurement of a man, that is, of an angel.

18 (Rev 21:11; 21:21) The wall was built of jasper and the city was pure gold,

as clear as glass.

19 (Isa 54:11-12) The foundations of the wall of the city were garnished

with all kinds of precious jewels. The first foundation was jasper;

the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, emerald;

20 the fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite;

the eighth, beryl; the ninth, topaz; the tenth, chrysoprase;

the eleventh, jacinth; and the twelfth, amethyst.

21 (Rev 21:18; 17:4; 22:2) The twelve gates were twelve pearls,

each of the gates made of a single pearl, and the street of the city

was pure gold, transparent as glass.

22 (Jn 4:23; Rev 1:8) I saw no temple in the city, for the Lord God Almighty

and the Lamb are its temple.

23 (Rev 21:11; Isa 60:19-20; Rev 22:5) The city has no need of sun

or moon to shine in it, for the glory of God is its light,

and its lamp is the Lamb.

24 (Rev 22:2) And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light,

and the kings of the earth shall bring their glory and honour into it.

25 (Isa 60:11; Zec 14:7) Its gates shall never be shut by day, for there

shall be no night there. 26They shall bring into it the glory and the honor

of the nations.

27 (Isa 52:1; Joel 3:17) No unclean thing shall ever enter it, nor shall anyone

who commits abomination or falsehood, but only those whose names are written

in the Lamb's Book of Life.



[9] And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials

full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I

will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.

[10] And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and

shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from

God,

[11] Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most

precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

[12] And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates

twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve

tribes of the children of Israel:

[13] On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three

gates; and on the west three gates.

[14] And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names

of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

[15] And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and

the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.

[16] And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the

breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs.

The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.

[17] And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits,

according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.

[18] And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure

gold, like unto clear glass.

[19] And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all

manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second,

sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;

[20] The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the

eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh,

a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.

[21] And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one

pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent

glass.

[22] And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are

the temple of it.

[23] And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in

it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.

[24] And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it:

and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.

[25] And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be

no night there.

[26] And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.

[27] And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth,

neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are

written in the Lamb's book of life.



Revelation 22



1 (Zec 14:8; Rev 7:17) Then he showed me a pure river of the water of life,

clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb

2 (Rev 2:7; Ge 2:9) in the middle of its street. On each side of the river

was the tree of life, which bore twelve kinds of fruit,

yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were

for the healing of the nations.

3 (Zec 14:11; Ps 17:15) There shall be no more curse. The throne of God

and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him.

4 (Mt 5:8; Rev 14:1) They shall see His face, and His name shall

be on their foreheads.

5 (Da 7:27; 7:18) Night shall be no more. They need no lamp

nor the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light.

And they shall reign forever and ever.



[1] And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal,

proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.

[2] In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was

there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her

fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the

nations.

[3] And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb

shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:

[4] And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.

[5] And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither

light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign

for ever and ever.



The Coming of Christ



6 (Rev 1:1; 21:5; 19:9) The angel said to me, "These words are faithful

and true. The Lord God of the holy prophets sent His angel to show

to His servants the things which must soon take place."

7 (Rev 1:3; 3:11; 22:12) "Look, I am coming soon. Blessed is he who keeps

the words of the prophecy of this book."

8 (Rev 19:10; 1:1) I, John, am he who saw and heard these things.

When I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel

who showed me these things.

9 (Rev 19:10) But he said to me, "See that you not do that.

For I am your fellow servant, and of your brothers the prophets,

and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!"

10 (Rev 10:4; Da 8:26) Then he said to me, "Do not seal the words

of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand.

11 (Eze 3:27; Da 12:10) He who is unjust, let him be unjust still.

He who is filthy, let him be filthy still. He who is righteous,

let him be righteous still. He who is holy, let him be holy still."

12 (Isa 40:10; Rev 22:7) "Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with Me

to give to each one according to his work.

13 (Rev 1:8; 21:6; 1:17) I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning

and the End, the First and the Last."

14 (Rev 21:27; 22:2) Blessed are those who do His commandments,

that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter

through the gates into the city.

15 (Rev 21:8; Gal 5:19-21; Php 3:2) Outside are dogs and sorcerers

and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters

and everyone who loves and practices a lie.

16 (Rev 1:1; 5:5; Mt 2:2) "I, Jesus, have sent My angel to you

with this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring

of David, the Bright and Morning Star."

(The Bright and Morning Star, esp The Morning Star is not fallen)

17 (Rev 21:6; Isa 2:5) The Spirit and the bride say, "Come."

Let him who hears say, "Come." Let him who is thirsty come.

Let him who desires take the water of life freely.

18 (Dt 4:2; Pr 30:6) I testify to everyone who hears the words

of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things,

God shall add to him the plagues that are written in this book.

19 (Rev 22:2; 13:8) And if anyone takes away from the words

of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part

out of the Book of Life and out of the Holy City

and out of the things which are written in this book.

20 (Rev 22:7; 1Co 16:22) He who testifies to these things says,

"Surely I am coming soon."

Amen. Even so, come Lord Jesus!

21 (Ro 16:20) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.



[6] And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord

God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things

which must shortly be done.

[7] Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the

prophecy of this book.

[8] And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and

seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me

these things.

[9] Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant,

and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this

book: worship God.

[10] And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this

book: for the time is at hand.

[11] He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let

him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still:

and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

[12] And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every

man according as his work shall be.

[13] I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the

last.

[14] Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to

the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

[15] For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers,

and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

[16] I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the

churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and

morning star.

[17] And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say,

Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the

water of life freely.

[18] For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of

this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him

the plagues that are written in this book:

[19] And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this

prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of

the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

[20] He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen.

Even so, come, Lord Jesus.



2) Our Daily Bread for 29 December 2022



Entitled "Just As I Am"



Matthew 10:1,5-10,16-20



1 (Mk 3:13-15; 6:7-13) He called His twelve disciples to Him and gave them

authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of

sickness and all kinds of disease.

5 (Jn 4:9; 2Ki 17:24-41) These twelve Jesus sent out,

and commanded them, saying,

"Do not go into the way of the Gentiles,

and do not enter any city of the Samaritans.

6 (Jer 50:6; Ps 119:176) But go rather to the lost sheep

of the house of Israel.

7 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) As you go, preach, saying,

'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'

8 (Ac 3:6) Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead,

and cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.

9 (Lk 22:35) "Provide neither gold nor silver nor copper

for your purses,

10 nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor shoes,

nor even staffs. For the workman is worthy of his keep.

16 (Lk 10:3; Ge 3:1) "Look, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst

of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

17 (Mk 13:9; Mt 23:34; 5:22) But beware of men, for they will deliver you

up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues.

18 (Mt 8:4) You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake,

for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.

19 (Ex 4:12; Mt 6:25) But when they deliver you up, take no thought of how

or what you will speak. For it will be given you at that time

what you will speak.

20 (Ac 4:8; 6:10) For it is not you who speak,

but the Spirit of your Father who speaks through you.



[1] And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power

against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of

sickness and all manner of disease.

[5] These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into

the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

[6] But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

[7] And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

[8] Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils:

freely ye have received, freely give.

[9] Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,

[10] Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet

staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.

[16] Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye

therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

[17] But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and

they will scourge you in their synagogues;

[18] And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a

testimony against them and the Gentiles.

[19] But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall

speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.

[20] For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which

speaketh in you.



The young woman couldn't sleep. Having suffered with a physical disability for

many years, she'd be center stage at a church bazaar the next day to raise

funds for higher education.  But I'm not worthy, Charlotte Elliott reasoned.

Tossing and turning, she doubted her credentials, questioning every aspect of

her spiritual life. Still restless the next day, she finally moved to a desk

to pick up pen and paper to write down the words of the now classic hymn,

"Just As I Am":



"Just as I am, without one plea, / But that Thy blood was shed for me, /

And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, / O Lamb of God, I come, I come."



Her words, written in 1835, express how Jesus called His disciples to come and

serve Him. Not because they were ready. They weren't. But because He

authorised them-just as they were. A ragtag group, his team of twelve included

a tax collector, a zealot, two overly ambitious brothers (see Mark 10:35-37),

and Judas Iscariot "who betrayed him" (Matthew 10:4). Still, He gave them

authority to "heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy,

drive out demons" (v. 8)-all without taking any money, luggage, extra shirt

or sandals, or even a walking stick with them (vv. 9-10).



"I am sending you," He said (v. 16), and He was enough.

For each of us who say yes to Him, He still is.



By: Patricia Raybon



Reflect & Pray



What’s your current situation or status in life?

What doubts have you expressed about your readiness to be used by God?



Jesus, bid me to come to You,

fully dependent on Your grace and power to make a difference.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 5 - God Loved, So He Gave



John 3:16-17



16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1:18) "For God so loved the world

that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in

Him should not perish, but have eternal life.

17 (1Jn 4:14; Lk 19:10) For God did not send His Son into

the world to condemn the world, but that the world

through Him might be saved."



16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world;

but that the world through him might be saved.



Often called "the gospel in a nutshell", John 3:16 is so familiar,

even the unchurched, that it has all but lost its impact for us.

WE cite it by rote, as if it had no more meaning than a SSN (SIN),

and think that we understand the truth because we know the words.

Why did God send Jesus, his only Son, into the world to die?

Because he loved the people he created. God had no reason,

humanly speaking, to love mankind. Throughout history, from

the Garden of Eden forward, people had deliberately turned

against God and tried his patience. Even the nation God chose

for himself, Israel rebelled against the Lord and turned to other gods.

And we, as individuals, have rebelled against him too. WE have tried

to control our own lives; we have denied his reality; or

acknowledged his existence and then systematically ignored him.

We have become our own gods.

Yet Christ, in love, took upon himself the rejection, the humiliation,

the pain we were responsible for. We deserved to be condemned to die,

but he died for us instead. "God did not send his Son into the world

to condemn the world," John 3:17 says, "but that the world

through Him might be saved."

Often, even after we have committed our lives to Christ, we mistakenly

suppose that God's primary purpose is to condemn us - to catch us in sin

and punish us. But God says that his purpose is to love us and to save us

from sin and ourselves. He loved, and so he gave; he still loves us,

and he still continues to give.



Application



a) What sin in my life put Jesus on the cross?



b) How do I know that my sins has been forgiven?



c) How can these verses help me when I face condemnation and guilt?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



2 Chr 31:21



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

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

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



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

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

he did it with all his heart, and prospered.



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



God's Protection in Times of Trouble



Ps 27:1-6



PSALMS 27



A Psalm of David.



1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;

whom will I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life;

of whom will I be afraid?

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

to eat my flesh -

my enemies and my foes -

they stumbled and fell.

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

my heart will not fear;

though war should rise against me,

in this will I be confident.

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

that will I seek after -

for me to dwell in the house of the Lord

all the days of my life,

to see the beauty of the Lord,

and to inquire in His temple.

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

He will hide me in His pavilion;

in the shelter of His tabernacle He will hide me;

He will set me up on a rock.

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

above my enemies encircling me;

therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;

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



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

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

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

came upon me to eat up my flesh,

They stumbled and fell.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me;

he shall set me up upon a rock.

6 And now shall mine head be lifted up,

Above mine enemies round about me:

Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy;

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



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2023 edition?)



The Northern Territories of Canada



Yukon



Yukon Total population (2015) 36500 Muslim (est) 69



In Whitehorse the Muslim population grew from 2 families

in 2001 to more than 60 people in 2014. Originally meeting in a church,

they now meet for prayer service in a former office space.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Northwest Territories (NWT)



NWT population (2015) 43600 Muslim (est) 473



The Muslim community of Yellowknife has grown from 275 to 330 un the past year.

To replace their inadequate facility, they are planning a C$2 to C$2.5 million

Islamic Centre.



Pray that the Muslims in Yellowknife and all of the NWT will awaken to

spiritual hunger and be open to saving faith in Jesus Christ.



Nunavut (NU)



NU total population (2015) 36600 Muslim (est) 86



The Islamic Centre of Iqaluit now claim about 100 Muslims and have surpassed

80 % of their funding goal to building the first mosque in this territory.

Their stated goal is "To spread the message of Islam

in the far northern reaches of Canada."



Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.



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



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 Him to endure in Faith.



Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, bid me to come to You,

fully dependent on Your grace and power to make a difference."



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to know your Salvation is secure.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to seek Him for all that you do.



Pray to the Lord and pray to him as the person who can protect

your eternal soul.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse and the Yukon to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.



- 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 the Bale and Arsi Zones of Ethiopia whose homes,

businesses and belongings were destroyed.



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.

Does the Bible really say that Jesus is God?



Husband



God



Isaiah 54:5



5 (Jer 3:14; Zec 14:9) For your Maker is your husband,

the Lord of Hosts is His name;

and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel;

He shall be called the God of the whole earth.



[5] (Jer 3:14; Zec 14:9) For your Maker is your husband,

the Lord of Hosts is His name;

and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel;

He shall be called the God of the whole earth.



Hosea 2:16



16 (Isa 54:5; Hos 2:7) On that day, declares the Lord,

you will call Me, "My husband,"

and will no longer call Me, "My Baal." Or My master.



[16] And it shall be at that day, saith the LORD, that thou shalt call me

Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali.





Jesus



Matthew 25:1



1 (Mt 13:24; 22:23) "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be like ten virgins,

who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. "

[1] Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took

their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.





Mark 2:18-19



18 (Mt 6:16; 6:18) Now the disciples of John and of the Pharisees

were fasting. And people came and said to Him,

"Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast,

but Your disciples do not fast?"

19 Jesus said to them, "Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom

is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.



[18] And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they

come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees

fast, but thy disciples fast not?

[19] And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast,

while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with

them, they cannot fast.



2 Corinthians 11:2



2 (Isa 54:5; Hos 2:19-20) For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy. For

I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin

to Christ.

[2] For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you

to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.





Ephesians 5:25-32



25 (Eph 5:28; Col 3:19) Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ

also loved the church and gave Himself for it,

26 (Ac 22:16; 1Co 6:11) that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing

of water by the word,

27 (2Co 11:2; Col 1:22; Eph 1:4) and that He might present to Himself

a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing,

but that it should be holy and without blemish.

28 (Eph 5:25; 5:33) In this way men ought to love their wives as their

own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it,

just as the Lord cares for the church.

30 (1Co 6:15; Ge 2:23) For we are members of His body, of His flesh

and of His bones.

31 "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother

and shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall be one flesh."(Ge 2:24. )

32 This is a great mystery, but I am speaking about Christ and the church.



[25] Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and

gave himself for it;

[26] That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the

word,

[27] That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot,

or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without

blemish.

[28] So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth

his wife loveth himself.

[29] For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth

it, even as the Lord the church:

[30] For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

[31] For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be

joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

[32] This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.



Revelation 21:2,9



2 (Heb 11:10; Rev 3:12) I, John, saw the Holy City, the New Jerusalem,

coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned

for her husband.

[2] And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of

heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.



9 (Rev 19:7; 21:2) One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full

of the seven last plagues came to me and said to me,

"Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb."

[9] And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials

full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I

will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.

Day 362, 28 December 2022



1)Revelation 15-18



Revelation 15



The Angels With the Last Plagues



1 (Rev 21:9; 15:6-7) I saw another great and marvelous sign in heaven:

seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of God

is complete.

2 (Rev 4:6; 5:8; 12:11) And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed

with fire, and those who have the victory over the beast, over his image

and over his mark and over the number of his name, standing on the sea

of glass, having harps of God.

3 (Ps 111:2; 139:14) They sang the song of Moses, the servant of God,

and the song of the Lamb, saying:

"Great and marvelous are Your works,

Lord God Almighty!

Just and true are Your ways,

O King of saints!

4 (Ps 86:9; Jer 10:7) Who shall not fear You, O Lord,

and glorify Your name?

For You alone are holy.

All nations shall come

and worship before You,

for Your judgments have been revealed."(Isa 25:8.)

5 (Nu 1:50; Rev 11:19) After this I looked. And now

the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened.

6 (Rev 1:13; 15:1) The seven angels came out of the temple

with the seven plagues. They were clothed in pure, bright linen,

having their chests wrapped with golden sashes.

7 (Rev 5:8) Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels

seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

8 (Isa 6:4; 1Ki 8:10-11) And the temple was filled with smoke

from the glory of God and from His power. No one was able to enter

the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.



[1] And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels

having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.

[2] And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had

gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark,

and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps

of God.

[3] And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the

Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just

and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

[4] Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art

holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments

are made manifest.

[5] And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of

the testimony in heaven was opened:

[6] And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues,

clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden

girdles.

[7] And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials

full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

[8] And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his

power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues

of the seven angels were fulfilled.



Revelation 16



The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath



1 (Rev 15:1; 16:2-12) Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to

the seven angels, "Go, pour out the bowls of the wrath of God on the earth."

2 (Rev 8:7) The first went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and foul

and grievous sores came on the men who had the mark of the beast

and those who worshipped his image.

3 (Ex 7:17-21; Rev 8:8-9) The second angel poured out his bowl on the sea.

It became like the blood of a dead man, and every living creature

in the sea died.

4 (Ex 7:17-20) The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers

and springs of water, and they became blood.

5 (Rev 1:4; 11:17) Then I heard the angel of the waters saying:

"You are righteous, O Lord,

who is and was and who is to be,

because You have judged these things.

6 (Isa 49:26; Rev 18:24) For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets,

and You have given them blood to drink. It is what they deserve!"

7 (Rev 6:9; 19:2) And I heard another from the altar saying:

"Yes, Lord God Almighty,

true and righteous are Your judgments."

8 (Rev 14:18; 6:12) The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun,

and power was given to him to scorch men with fire.

(Say goodbye to the Val Ellen belts)

9 (Rev 2:21; 11:13) Men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed

the name of God who has power over these plagues, and they did not repent

and give Him glory.

10 (Rev 9:2) The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast,

and his kingdom was filled with darkness. They gnawed their tongues

because of the anguish,

11 (Rev 16:9; 16:2; 16:21) and blasphemed the God of heaven because of their

pains and their sores, and did not repent of their deeds.

12 (Rev 9:14; Isa 11:15) The sixth angel poured out his bowl

on the great Euphrates River, and its water was dried up,

to prepare the way for the kings from the East.

13 (Rev 19:20; 20:10) Then I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming

out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast,

and out of the mouth of the false prophet.

14 (1Ti 4:1; Rev 17:14) For they are spirits of demons, performing signs,

who go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world,

to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

15 (Rev 3:18; Mt 24:42-43) "Look, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who

watches and keeps his garments on,

lest he walk naked and his shame be exposed."

16 (Jdg 5:19; Zec 12:11) They gathered them together to the place which

in Hebrew is called Armageddon.

17 (Eph 2:2; Rev 21:6) The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air,

and a loud voice came out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying,

"It is done!"

18 (Da 12:1; Rev 4:5) And there were noises and thundering and lightning

and a great earthquake, such a mighty and great earthquake, as had never

occurred since men were on the earth.

19 (Rev 18:5; 17:18) The great city was divided into three parts,

and the cities of the nations fell. Babylon the Great was remembered

before God, to give to her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of His wrath.

20 (Rev 6:14; 20:11) Every island fled away,

and the mountains were not found.

21 (Rev 11:19; 16:9) Great hail, about the weight of a hundred pounds,

(Or 45 kilograms.) fell from heaven upon man. Men blasphemed God

because of the plague of the hail, because that plague was so severe.



[1] And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels,

Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.

[2] And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there

fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the

beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.

[3] And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as

the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.

[4] And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of

waters; and they became blood.

[5] And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord,

which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.

[6] For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given

them blood to drink; for they are worthy.

[7] And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty,

true and righteous are thy judgments.

[8] And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was

given unto him to scorch men with fire.

[9] And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God,

which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him

glory.

[10] And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and

his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,

[11] And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their

sores, and repented not of their deeds.

[12] And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates;

and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east

might be prepared.

[13] And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the

dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false

prophet.

[14] For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth

unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the

battle of that great day of God Almighty.

[15] Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his

garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.

[16] And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue

Armageddon.

[17] And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came

a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is

done.

[18] And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a

great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty

an earthquake, and so great.

[19] And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the

nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto

her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.

[20] And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found.

[21] And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about

the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the

hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.



(Looks like nuclear fallout on a huge scale)



Revelation 17



The Great Harlot and the Beast



1 (Jer 51:13; Rev 19:2) One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls

came and talked with me, saying to me, "Come, I will show you the judgment

of the great prostitute who sits on many waters,

2 (Rev 14:8; 18:3) with whom the kings of the earth committed adultery,

and the inhabitants of the earth were made drunk with the wine

of her sexual immorality."

3 (Rev 12:3; 12:6; 12:14) Then he carried me away in the Spirit

into the wilderness. I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast which was full

of blasphemous names, having seven heads and ten horns.

4 (Jer 51:7; Rev 18:16) The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet,

and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand

a golden cup full of abominations and the filth of her sexual immorality.

5 (Rev 14:8; 2Th 2:7) On her forehead a name was written:

MYSTERY,

BABYLON THE GREAT,

THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES

AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

6 (Rev 16:6; 2:13) I saw the woman, drunk with the blood of the saints

and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus.

When I saw her, I marveled greatly.

7 Then the angel said to me, "Why do you marvel? I will tell you the mystery

of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads

and the ten horns.

8 (Rev 11:7; 17:11) The beast, which you saw, was, and is not,

and is to ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to destruction.

Those who dwell on the earth whose names are not written

in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world will marvel

when they see the beast that was, and is not, and is to come.

9 (Rev 13:18; 17:3) "Here is the mind which has wisdom: The seven heads

are seven mountains on which the woman sits.

10 They are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, the other

has not yet come; and when he comes, he must remain a little while.

11 (Rev 17:8) Concerning the beast who was, and is not, he is the eighth,

and is of the seven, and is going to destruction.

12 (Da 7:24; Rev 12:3) "The ten horns which you saw are ten kings

who have received no kingdom yet, but they will receive authority

as kings for one hour with the beast.

13 (Rev 17:17) These are of one mind and will give their power

and authority to the beast.

14 (1Ti 6:15; Rev 16:14; 1:5) These will wage war with the Lamb,

but the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings.

Those who are with Him are called and chosen and faithful."

15 (Rev 17:1) Then he said to me, "The waters which you saw, where

the prostitute sits, are peoples and multitudes and nations and tongues.

16 (Rev 18:8; 18:16-17) These ten horns and the beast which you saw will

hate the prostitute; they will make her desolate and naked,

and devour her flesh, and burn her with fire.

17 (Rev 10:7; 17:13) For God has put in their hearts to fulfill His will,

and to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast,

until the words of God are fulfilled.

18 (Rev 16:19) The woman whom you saw is that great city,

which reigns over the kings of the earth."





[1] And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and

talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the

judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:

[2] With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the

inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her

fornication.

[3] So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a

woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having

seven heads and ten horns.

[4] And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with

gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of

abominations and filthiness of her fornication:

[5] And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT,

THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

[6] And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the

blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great

admiration.

[7] And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell

thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which

hath the seven heads and ten horns.

[8] The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the

bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth

shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the

foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not,

and yet is.

[9] And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven

mountains, on which the woman sitteth.

[10] And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other

is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space.

[11] And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of

the seven, and goeth into perdition.

[12] And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received

no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.

[13] These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the

beast.

[14] These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them:

for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are

called, and chosen, and faithful.

[15] And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore

sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.

[16] And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate

the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh,

and burn her with fire.

[17] For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and

give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be

fulfilled.

[18] And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over

the kings of the earth.



Revelation 18



The Fall of Babylon



1 (Eze 43:2; Rev 17:1) After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven,

having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory.

2 (Rev 14:8; Jer 51:37) He cried out mightily with a loud voice, saying:

"'Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great!'(Isa 21:9.)

She has become a dwelling place of demons,

a haunt for every unclean spirit,

and a haunt for every unclean and hateful bird.

3 (Rev 14:8; 17:2) For all the nations have drunk

of the wine of the wrath of her sexual immorality,

the kings of the earth have committed adultery with her,

and the merchants of the earth have become rich through the

abundance of her luxury."

4 (2Co 6:17; Isa 48:20) Then I heard another voice from heaven saying:

"'Come out of her, my people,'(Jer 51:45.)

lest you partake in her sins,

and lest you receive her plagues.

5 (Jer 51:9; Rev 16:19) For her sins have reached up to heaven,

and God has remembered her iniquities.

6 (Ps 137:8; Jer 50:15) Render to her as she has rendered to you,

and repay her double for her deeds;

in the cup which she has mixed, mix a double portion for her.

7 (Zep 2:15) To the extent that she glorified herself and lived luxuriously,

so give her torment and sorrow;

for in her heart she says,

'I sit as a queen, and am no widow,

and will see no sorrow.'(Isa 47:7-8.)

8 (Jer 50:31; 50:34) Therefore her plagues will come in one day-

death and mourning and famine.

And she will be utterly burned with fire,

for strong is the Lord God who judges her.

9 (Rev 17:2; 18:3) "The kings of the earth, who have committed adultery

and lived luxuriously with her, will weep and mourn over her when they

see the smoke of her burning.

10 (Rev 18:19; 18:8; 14:8) Standing far off for the fear of her torment,

they will say:

'Alas, alas for that great city,

that mighty city, Babylon!

In one hour your judgment has come.'

11 (Rev 18:3; 18:15) "The merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her,

for no one buys their merchandise any more:

12 (Rev 17:4) the merchandise of gold, silver, precious stones and pearls,

fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet, all kinds of scented wood,

all artifacts of ivory, all merchandise of costly wood, bronze, iron,

and marble;

13 (Eze 27:13; 1Ti 1:10) and cinnamon and incense, myrrh and frankincense,

wine, oil, fine flour and wheat, cattle and sheep, horses and chariots,

and slaves and souls of men.

14 'The fruit that your soul lusted after

has departed from you,

and all the things which graceful and exquisite

have departed from you,

and you shall never find them.'

15 (Rev 18:3; Eze 27:31) "The merchants of these things, who gained wealth

by her, will stand far off for fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,

16 (Rev 17:4) and saying:

'Alas, alas, that great city,

that was arrayed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet,

and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls!

17 (Rev 17:16) In one hour such great riches came to nothing!'

"All sea captains and seafaring men, sailors and all who trade by sea,

stood far off,

18 (Rev 13:4; 18:9-10) and cried out when they saw the smoke of her burning,

saying, 'What city is like this great city?'

19 (Jos 7:6; Rev 18:10) They threw dust on their heads and cried out,

weeping and wailing, and saying:

'Alas, alas, that great city,

in which all who had ships in the sea

grew rich from her wealth!

In one hour she has been laid waste!'

20 (Lk 11:49-50; Rev 6:10) "Rejoice over her, O heaven

and saints and apostles and prophets,

for God has avenged you against her."

21 (Jer 51:63-64; Eze 26:21) Then a mighty angel took up a stone like

a great millstone and threw it into the sea, saying:

"With such violence

shall that great city Babylon be thrown down,

and shall be found no more.

22 (Jer 25:10; Eze 26:13) The sound of harpists and musicians, flute players

and trumpeters,

shall not be heard in you any more.

No craftsman of any craft

shall be found in you any more,

and the sound of a millstone

shall not be heard in you any more.

23 (Isa 23:8; Na 3:4) The light of a lamp

shall shine in you no more,

and the voice of bridegroom and of bride

shall be heard in you no more.

For your merchants were the great men of the earth,

and all nations were deceived by your sorcery.

24 (Rev 17:6; Jer 51:49) In her was found the blood of prophets and of saints

and of all who were slain on the earth."





[1] And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having

great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

[2] And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is

fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of

every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.

[3] For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication,

and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the

merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her

delicacies.

[4] And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my

people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her

plagues.

[5] For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her

iniquities.

[6] Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double

according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.

[7] How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much

torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and

am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.

[8] Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and

famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord

God who judgeth her.

[9] And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived

deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall

see the smoke of her burning,

[10] Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that

great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.

[11] And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no

man buyeth their merchandise any more:

[12] The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of

pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine

wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most

precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,

[13] And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine,

and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and

chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.

[14] And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and

all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou

shalt find them no more at all.

[15] The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand

afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,

[16] And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine

linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones,

and pearls!

[17] For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every

shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade

by sea, stood afar off,

[18] And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is

like unto this great city!

[19] And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing,

saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had

ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made

desolate.

[20] Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for

God hath avenged you on her.

[21] And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it

into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be

thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.

[22] And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters,

shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft

he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall

be heard no more at all in thee;

[23] And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the

voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in

thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy

sorceries were all nations deceived.

[24] And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all

that were slain upon the earth.



2) Our Daily Bread for 28 December 2022



Entitled "In All Our Dealings"



2 Corinthians 1:12-16



Paul's Travel Plans Change



12 (2Co 2:17; 1Co 2:13) For our rejoicing is this:

The testimony of our conscience is that we conducted

ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you,

in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom,

but by the grace of God.

13 For we write nothing else to you than what you read

or understand. And I trust you will understand even to the end,

14 (1Co 1:8; 2Co 2:5) as you have understood us in part,

that we are yours, boasting even as you are ours

on the day of the Lord Jesus.

15 (Ro 1:11; 1Co 4:19) In this confidence I planned

to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit:

16 (1Co 16:5-7) to visit you while going to Macedonia,

and to come again to you from Macedonia, and then be sent by you

on my way to Judea.



[12] For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in

simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of

God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to

you-ward.

[13] For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or

acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;

[14] As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing,

even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

[15] And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye

might have a second benefit;

[16] And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia

unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea.



In 1524, Martin Luther observed: "Among themselves the merchants have a common

rule which is their chief maxim. . . . I care nothing about my neighbor; so long

as I have my profit and satisfy my greed." More than two hundred years later,

John Woolman, from Mount Holly, New Jersey, let his commitment to Jesus

influence his tailor shop dealings. Out of support for the freeing of slaves,

he refused to purchase any cotton or dye supplies from companies that used

forced labour. With a clear conscience, he loved his neighbour and lived

according to integrity and sincerity in all his dealings.



The apostle Paul strived to live out "integrity and godly sincerity" (2 Corinthians 1:12). When some in Corinth tried to undermine his authority as an

apostle for Jesus, he defended his conduct among them. He wrote that his words

and actions could withstand the closest scrutiny (v. 13). He also showed that

he was dependent on God's power and grace for effectiveness, not his own

(v. 12). In short, Paul's faith in Christ permeated all his dealings.



As we live as ambassadors for Jesus, may we be careful to let the good news

ring out in all our dealings-family, business, and more. When by God's power

and grace we reveal His love to others, we honor Him and love our neighbours

well.



By: Marvin Williams



Reflect & Pray



How are your words and actions a representation of your faith

in Jesus? As a believer in Him, why are integrity

and sincerity vital in your dealings with others?



Dear God, help me to serve others with

such a clear conscience that my love for them is evident.





For further study, read Outrageous Compassion.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 4 - Daddy!



Romans 8:15



'For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have

received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba, Father." '



15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have

received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.



"I've always been a Daddy's girl," Sandi said proudly, and her relationship

with her father proved it. She was never spoiled, but even as a grown woman,

Sandi maintained a closeness with her father, sharing intimately with him the

important issues of her life. And just her use of the name "Daddy" indicated

that he was, indeed a warm, approachable, affectionate man.

Many people are not so fortunate. Some fathers are stern and harsh;

others absent or uncaring, some even abusive. Few have the king of father

who presents a picture of the loving fatherhood of God.

But whatever our concept of fatherhood, God makes clear that he is everything

we always wanted our fathers to be - loving, forgiving, approachable,

totally accepting of us as we are, encouraging us to become all he has

created us to be.

In Romans 8, Paul calls God our "Abba Father". The Aramaic word for Father,

Abba, is an intimate term that might well be translated, Daddy.

God is our "Daddy," our "Abba" - not a distant, stern patriarch ready

to strike us down at the first sign of transgression, but a gentle,

loving Father who longs for us to climb into his lap and let him comfort us.

When we commit ourselves to Christ, Paul indicates, we do not receive a

"spirit of bondage to fear" but a "spirit of adoption." We are not called

to respond to God out of fear, but out of love and reverence.

We can relax and enjoy his presence, for we are his children,

and he is our loving Daddy.



Application



a) What concept of fatherhood do I have from my own experience with my father?

How does that correspond to Paul's description of God as "Daddy"?



b) How can this verse help change my perception of what it means to have

God as my Father?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



2 Chr 26:5



5 (2 Ch 24:2; Da 1:17) And he sought after God in the days of Zechariah,

the one who instructed him in the fear of the Lord. And in the days

that he sought after the Lord, God caused him to succeed.



5 And he sought God in the days of Zechariah,

who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long

as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.



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



God's Gift of Salvation



Ps 40:1-3,9-11



PSALMS 40



1 I waited patiently for the Lord,

and He turned to me, and heard my cry.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,

out of the miry clay,

and set my feet on a rock,

and established my steps.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He has put a new song in my mouth,

even praise to our God;

many will see it, and fear,

and will trust in the Lord.



...



9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) I have proclaimed righteousness

in the great congregation;

I have not held back my lips,

O Lord, You know.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) I have not hidden Your righteousness

within my heart;

I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation;

I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth

from the great congregation.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not withhold Your compassion from me, O Lord;

may Your lovingkindness and Your truth always guard me.



To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

1 I waited patiently for the LORD;

And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay,

And set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even

praise unto our God:

Many shall see it, and fear,

And shall trust in the LORD.

...

9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation:

Lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.

10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart;

I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation:

I have not concealed thy lovingkindness,

And thy truth from the great congregation.

11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD:

Let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve 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 2023 edition?)



The Northern Territories of Canada



Yukon



Yukon Total population (2015) 36500 Muslim (est) 69



In Whitehorse the Muslim population grew from 2 families

in 2001 to more than 60 people in 2014. Originally meeting in a church,

they now meet for prayer service in a former office space.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Northwest Territories (NWT)



NWT population (2015) 43600 Muslim (est) 473



The Muslim community of Yellowknife has grown from 275 to 330 un the past year.

To replace their inadequate facility, they are planning a C$2 to C$2.5 million

Islamic Centre.



Pray that the Muslims in Yellowknife and all of the NWT will awaken to

spiritual hunger and be open to saving faith in Jesus Christ.



Nunavut (NU)



NU total population (2015) 36600 Muslim (est) 86



The Islamic Centre of Iqaluit now claim about 100 Muslims and have surpassed

80 % of their funding goal to building the first mosque in this territory.

Their stated goal is "To spread the message of Islam

in the far northern reaches of Canada."



Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.



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



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:



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him not to yield to the AntiChrist.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, help me to serve others with

such a clear conscience that my love for them is evident."



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to remember that He loves you

as a Father.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to remember that He will bring you out

of problems.



Pray to the Lord and pray for Him to purge you of your sin.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse and the Yukon to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.



- 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 newcomers to your country, 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 evangelical work that's taking place among Rohingya Muslims

in Myanmar.



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.

Does the Bible really say that Jesus is God?



Our Righteousness



God



Isaiah 45:24





24 (Isa 41:11) Surely, one shall say, "Only in the Lord

are righteousness and strength."

Men shall come to him,

and all who are incensed at Him shall be ashamed. "

[24] Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength:

even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be

ashamed.



Jesus



Jeremiah 23:6



6 (1Co 1:30; Isa 9:6; Jer 33:16) In his days Judah will be saved,

and Israel will dwell safely.

And this is the name by which he will be called:

THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.



[6] In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and

this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.



Romans 3:21-22



21 (Ac 10:43; Ro 1:17) But now, apart from the law, the righteousness

of God is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets.

22 (Ro 10:12; Gal 3:28) This righteousness of God comes through faith

in ­Jesus Christ (Or through the faith of Jesus Christ.) to all

and upon all who believe, for there is no distinction.



[21] But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being

witnessed by the law and the prophets;

[22] Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto

all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

Day 361, 27 December 2022



1)Revelation 11-14



Revelation 11



The Two Witnesses



1 (Rev 21:15; Eze 42:15-20) I was given a reed like a measuring rod.

The angel stood, saying, "Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar,

and those who worship in it.

2 (Lk 21:24; Rev 12:6; Da 7:25) But exclude the court which is outside

the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the nations.

They will trample on the Holy City for 42 months.

3 (Ge 37:34; Rev 11:2) And I will give power to my two witnesses,

and they will prophesy for 1260 days, clothed in sackcloth."

4 (Ps 52:8; Jer 11:16) These are the two olive trees

and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. (Jer 51:45.)

5 (Jer 5:14; 2Ki 1:10-12) If anyone desires to harm them, fire proceeds

out of their mouth and devours their enemies. If anyone desires to harm them,

he must be killed in this way.

6 (1Ki 17:1; Lk 4:25) They have power to shut heaven, that it may not rain

during the days of their prophecy. They have power over waters to turn them

into blood and to strike the earth with every plague as often as they desire.

7 (Rev 13:7; Da 7:25) When they have finished their testimony, the beast

that ascends from the bottomless pit will wage war against them

and overcome them and kill them.

8 (Jer 23:14; Heb 13:12) Their dead bodies will lie in the street

of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt,

where also our Lord was crucified.

9 (Ps 79:2-3; Rev 10:11) Those from every people and tribe and tongue

and nation will see their dead bodies for three and a half days,

and will not allow their dead bodies to be put in graves.

10 (Rev 3:10; 1Ki 18:17) Those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over

them and make merry and send gifts to one another,

because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.

11 (Ge 2:7) After the three and a half days, the breath

(Eze 37:5-14.) of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet,

and great fear fell on those who saw them.

12 (Ac 1:9; 2Ki 2:11; Rev 4:1) Then they heard a loud voice from heaven

saying to them, "Come up here!" And they ascended to heaven in a cloud,

while their enemies watched them.

13 (Rev 6:12; 14:7) At that same hour there was a great earthquake,

and a tenth of the city fell. Seven thousand men were killed

in the earthquake, and the remnant were frightened and gave glory

to the God of heaven.

14 (Rev 8:13; 9:12) The second woe is past.

Listen, the third woe is coming quickly.



[1] And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood,

saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that

worship therein.

[2] But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not;

for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under

foot forty and two months.

[3] And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a

thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.

[4] These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before

the God of the earth.

[5] And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and

devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this

manner be killed.

[6] These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their

prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the

earth with all plagues, as often as they will.

[7] And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that

ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall

overcome them, and kill them.

[8] And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which

spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.

[9] And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see

their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead

bodies to be put in graves.

[10] And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make

merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets

tormented them that dwelt on the earth.

[11] And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered

into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them

which saw them.

[12] And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up

hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld

them.

[13] And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of

the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and

the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.

[14] The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.



The Seventh Trumpet



15 (Rev 12:10; Da 7:14; 7:27) The seventh angel sounded,

and there were loud voices in heaven, saying:

"The kingdoms of the world have become

the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ,

and He shall reign forever and ever.”

16 (Rev 4:4; 4:10) And the twenty-four elders, who sat before God on

their thrones, fell on their faces and worshipped God,

17 (Rev 1:8; 19:6; 1:4) saying:

"We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty,

who is and was and who is to come,

because You have taken Your great power

and begun to reign.

18 (Rev 19:5; 20:12) The nations were angry,

and Your wrath has come,

and the time has come for the dead to be judged,

and to reward Your servants the prophets

and the saints and those who fear Your name,

small and great,

and to destroy those who destroy the earth."

19 (Rev 16:21; 4:5) Then the temple of God was opened in heaven,

and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple.

And there came lightning, noises, thundering, an earthquake, and great hail.



[15] And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven,

saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and

of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

[16] And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats,

fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,

[17] Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast,

and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast

reigned.

[18] And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the

dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto

thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name,

small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.

[19] And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his

temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and

thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.



Revelation 12



The Woman and the Dragon



1 (Rev 12:3; Mt 24:30) A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed

with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown

of twelve stars.

2 (Gal 4:19; Isa 53:11) She was with child and cried out in labor

and in pain to give birth.

3 (Rev 17:12; Isa 27:1) Then another sign appeared in heaven: There was

a great red dragon with seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadems

on his heads.

4 (Jn 8:44; Rev 8:7) His tail drew a third of the stars of heaven,

and threw them to the earth. The dragon stood before the woman

who was ready to give birth, to devour her Child as soon as He was born.

5 She gave birth to a male Child,

"who was to rule all nations with an iron scepter." (Ps 2:9.)

And her Child was caught up to God and to His throne.

6 (Rev 11:2-3; 12:4) The woman fled into the wilderness where

she has a place prepared by God, that they may ­nourish her there

for one thousand two hundred and sixty days.

7 (Jude 1:9; Da 10:13) Then war broke out in heaven. Michael

and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon

and his angels fought,

8 but they did not prevail, nor was there a place for them

in heaven any longer.

9 (Lk 10:18; Jn 12:31; Ge 3:1) The great dragon was cast out,

that ancient serpent called the Devil and Satan, who deceives

the whole world. He was cast down to the earth, and his angels

were cast down with him.

10 (Rev 11:15; Job 1:9) Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying:

"Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God

and the authority of His Christ have come,

for the accuser of our brothers,

who accused them before our God day and night,

has been cast down.

11 (Lk 14:26; Jn 16:33) They overcame him

by the blood of the Lamb

and by the word of their testimony,

and they loved not their lives

unto the death.

12 (Rev 8:13; 10:6) Therefore rejoice, O heavens,

and you who dwell in them!

Woe unto the inhabitants of the earth and the sea!

For the devil has come down to you in great wrath,

because he knows that his time is short."

13 When the dragon saw that he was cast down to the earth,

he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child.

14 (Rev 12:6; Ex 19:4; Da 7:25) The woman was given two wings of a great

eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness to her place, where she is

to be nourished for a time and times and half a time, from the presence

of the serpent.

15 (Isa 59:19) Then the serpent spewed water out of his mouth like a flood

after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away by the flood.

16 But the earth helped the woman. The earth opened its mouth and swallowed

the flood which the dragon spewed out of his mouth.

17 (Rev 14:12; Ge 3:15; Rev 1:2) Then the dragon was angry with the woman,

and he went to wage war with the remnant of her offspring,

who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.



[1] And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the

sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:

[2] And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be

delivered.

[3] And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red

dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.

[4] And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast

them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to

be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.

[5] And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a

rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.

[6] And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared

of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and

threescore days.

[7] And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the

dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,

[8] And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.

[9] And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil,

and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth,

and his angels were cast out with him.

[10] And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and

strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the

accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day

and night.

[11] And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of

their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

[12] Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the

inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you,

having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.

[13] And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted

the woman which brought forth the man child.

[14] And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might

fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time,

and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

[15] And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman,

that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.

[16] And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and

swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.

[17] And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the

remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the

testimony of Jesus Christ.



Revelation 13



The Two Beasts



1 (Rev 12:3; 17:3; Da 11:36) I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast

rising out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, with ten crowns

on his horns, and blasphemous names on his heads.

2 (Rev 16:10) The beast which I saw was like a leopard. His feet were like

those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave

him his power and his throne and great authority.

3 (Rev 17:8; 13:14; 17:13) I saw one of his heads as if it was mortally

wounded, but his deadly wound was healed, and the whole world marveled

and followed the beast.

4 (Rev 13:2; 18:18) They worshipped the dragon who gave authority

to the beast. And they worshipped the beast, saying,

"Who is like the beast? Who is able to wage war with him?"

5 (Da 7:8; 7:11) He was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies.

And he was given authority to wage war for forty-two months.

6 (Rev 12:12) He opened his mouth to speak blasphemies against God,

to blaspheme His name and His tabernacle and those who dwell in heaven.

7 (Da 7:21; Rev 11:7; Da 7:25) It was granted to him to wage war with

the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over every tribe

and tongue and nation.

8 (Rev 3:5; 17:8; Php 4:3) All who dwell on the earth will worship him,

all whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb

who was slain from the foundation of the world.

9 (Rev 2:7) If anyone has an ear, let him hear:

10 (Rev 14:12; Isa 33:1) "He who is to be taken captive,

into captivity he shall go;

he who kills with the sword,

with the sword he must be killed."(Jer 15:2.)

Here is a call for the patience and the faith of the saints.

11 Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. He had two horns

like a lamb and he spoke like a dragon.

12 He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence

and causes the earth and those who dwell on it to worship the first beast,

whose deadly wound was healed.

13 (1Ki 18:38; Mt 24:24) He performs great signs, making fire come down

from heaven on the earth in the sight of men.

14 (Rev 12:9; 19:20) He deceives those who dwell on the earth by the signs

which he was granted to do in the presence of the beast, telling those who

dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by a sword

and lived.

15 (Rev 16:2; 19:20) He was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast,

that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not

worship the image of the beast to be killed.

16 (Rev 19:18; 7:3) He causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor,

both free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand

or on their forehead,

17 (Rev 14:11; 15:2) so that no one may buy or sell, except he who has

the mark or the name of the beast or the number of his name.

18 (Rev 17:9; 21:17) Here is a call for wisdom: Let him who has

understanding calculate the number of the beast.

It is the number of a man. His number is six hundred and sixty-six.



[1] And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the

sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and

upon his heads the name of blasphemy.

[2] And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as

the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon

gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.

[3] And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly

wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.

[4] And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they

worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to

make war with him?

[5] And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and

blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.

[6] And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name,

and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.

[7] And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome

them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.

[8] And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not

written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the

world.

[9] If any man have an ear, let him hear.

[10] He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth

with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the

faith of the saints.

[11] And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two

horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.

[12] And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and

causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast,

whose deadly wound was healed.

[13] And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from

heaven on the earth in the sight of men,

[14] And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those

miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them

that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which

had the wound by a sword, and did live.

[15] And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the

image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not

worship the image of the beast should be killed.

[16] And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond,

to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

[17] And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the

name of the beast, or the number of his name.

[18] Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the

beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred

threescore and six.



Revelation 14



The Lamb and the 144000



1 (Rev 3:12; Ps 2:6) Then I looked. The Lamb was standing on Mount Zion

and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand having His Father's name

written on their foreheads.

2 (Rev 1:15; 5:8) And I heard a sound from heaven, like the sound of many

waters and like the sound of a great thunder. I heard the sound of harpists

playing their harps.

3 (Rev 5:9; 2:17; 14:1) They sang a new song before the throne

and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn

that song except the one hundred and forty-four thousand who were redeemed

from the earth.

4 (Rev 3:4; 2Co 11:2; Jas 1:18) These are those who were not defiled

with women, for they are virgins. These are those who follow the Lamb

wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men, as first fruits

to God and to the Lamb.

5 (Ps 32:2; Zep 3:13) No lie was found in their mouths, for they are

without fault before the throne of God.



[1] And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an

hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their

foreheads.

[2] And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the

voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with

their harps:

[3] And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the

four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the

hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.

[4] These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins.

These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were

redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.

[5] And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before

the throne of God.



The Messages of the Three Angels



6 (Rev 8:13; 3:10) Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven,

having the eternal gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth,

to every nation and tribe and tongue and people.

7 (Rev 15:4; 4:11; 11:18) He said with a loud voice, "Fear God and give

Him glory, for the hour of His judgment has come. Worship Him who made

heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water."

8 (Isa 21:9; Jer 51:7-8) Another angel followed, saying, "'Fallen! Fallen

is Babylon, that Great City,'(Isa 21:9.) because she made all the nations

drink of the wine of the wrath of her sexual immorality."

9 (Rev 14:11) A third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice,

"If anyone worships the beast and his image and receives his mark

on his forehead or on his hand,

10 (Isa 51:17; Rev 18:6; Ps 11:6) he also shall drink of the wine

of the wrath of God, which is poured out in full strength

into the cup of His anger. He shall be tormented with fire

and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels

and in the presence of the Lamb.

11 (Isa 34:10; Rev 19:3) The smoke of their torment will ascend forever

and ever. They have no rest day or night, who worship the beast

and his image and whoever receives the mark of his name."

12 (Rev 12:17; 13:10) Here is the patience of the saints; here are those

who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.

13 (1Co 15:18; 1Th 4:16) Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me,

"Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on."

"Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors,

for their works follow them."



[6] And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the

everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every

nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,

[7] Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour

of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and

the sea, and the fountains of waters.

[8] And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen,

that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath

of her fornication.

[9] And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man

worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in

his hand,

[10] The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured

out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be

tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in

the presence of the Lamb:

[11] And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they

have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and

whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.

[12] Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the

commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

[13] And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the

dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they

may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.



The Harvest of the Earth



14 (Rev 1:13; 6:2) I looked. And there was a white cloud, and on the cloud

sat One like a Son of Man, having on his head a golden crown, and in His hand

a sharp sickle.

15 (Jer 51:33; Joel 3:13) Then another angel came out of the temple,

crying with a loud voice to Him who sat on the cloud,

"Thrust in Your sickle and reap. The time has come for You to reap,

for the harvest of the earth is ripe."

16 So He who sat on the cloud thrust His sickle on the earth,

and the earth was harvested.

17 Another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven.

He also had a sharp sickle.

18 (Joel 3:13; Rev 16:8) Yet another angel who had authority over fire

came out from the altar. He cried with a loud voice to him who had

the sharp sickle, saying, "Thrust in your sharp sickle

and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth, for her grapes

are fully ripe."

19 The angel thrust his sickle into the earth and gathered the vintage

of the earth, and threw it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.

20 (La 1:15; Rev 11:8) The winepress was trampled outside the city,

and blood came out of the winepress, up to the horses' bridles,

for one hundred and eighty-six miles.

(Gk. 1,600 stadia or 300 kilometers.)



[14] And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like

unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a

sharp sickle.

[15] And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to

him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is

come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.

[16] And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the

earth was reaped.

[17] And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also

having a sharp sickle.

[18] And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire;

and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust

in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for

her grapes are fully ripe.

[19] And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the

vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.

[20] And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of

the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and

six hundred furlongs.



2) Our Daily Bread for 27 December 2022



Entitled "Beating as One"



Genesis 1:1,27-31



1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

27 So God created man in His own image;

in the image of God He created him;

male and female He created them.

28 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish

the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds

of the air and over every living thing that moves on the earth."

29 Then God said, "See, I have given you every plant yielding seed which is

on the face of all the earth and every tree which has fruit yielding seed.

It shall be food for you. 30 To every beast of the earth and to every bird

of the air and to everything that creeps on the earth which has the breath

of life in it, I have given every green plant for food." And it was so.

31 God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good.

So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.



[1] In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

[27] So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he

him; male and female created he them.

[28] And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and

multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the

fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing

that moveth upon the earth.

[29] And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which

is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit

of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.

[30] And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to

every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have

given every green herb for meat: and it was so.

[31] And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very

good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.



Stories have captivated humans since the dawn of creation-functioning

as a way to pass down knowledge long before written language existed.

We've all known the delight of hearing or reading a story and being

immediately engaged by such opening lines as "Once upon a time." The power

of a story appears to extend beyond merely enjoyment: when we listen

to a story together, our heartbeats seem to synchronize! Though our

individual heartbeats vary over the course of a day, and might only match

another's coincidentally, new research indicates our hearts may all fall

into the same rhythm when we hear the same story at the same time.



God begins telling us His story with the words, "In the beginning"

(Genesis 1:1). From the moment Adam and Eve first drew breath (v. 27),

God has used that unfolding story to shape not just our individual lives

but also-and perhaps more importantly-our collective lives as His children.

Through the Bible-the most magnificent nonfiction story ever recorded-our

hearts as believers in Jesus are joined together as people set apart for

His purposes (1 Peter 2:9).



In response, may our hearts beat in shared rhythm, delighted by the Author's

creative works. And may we share His story with others, declaring "his

glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples" (Psalm 96:3),

inviting them to become part of it too.



By: Kirsten Holmberg



Reflect & Pray



What part of the story of the Bible most captivates you?

With whom can you share it?



Thank You, Father, for showing me who You

are through the Bible and making me one of Your own.



3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 3 - Inseparable From God's Love



Romans 8:38-39



38 (Eph 1:21; 1Pe 3:22) For I am persuaded that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor principalities nor powers, neither things present

nor things to come,

39 (Ro 5:8) neither height nor depth, nor any other created thing,

shall be able to separate us from the love of God,

which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.



[38] For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor

principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

[39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to

separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.



Separation is a fact of human life. Relationships disintegrate,

children grow up, loved ones die, husbands and wives divorce,

friends changes and drift apart. We may resist change and separation,

but we must deal with them nevertheless.

Separation sometimes is a natural result of growth and development;

sometimes it is a violent, cataclysmic shaking of an individual's life.

2 lifelong friends go separate ways to college or into future careers;

a church splits over doctrinal differences; a wife finds out a hidden

secret in her husband's past.

But with God, there is no separation, no death, no breaking of vows,

no growing beyond the relationship. Nothing, says Paul, can separate

us from the love of God. A skeleton in my closet, once revealed, may

cost me the trust of those I thought were my friends. But God knows

all my past, all my sin; he forgives, and it cannot separate me from him.

My present personal struggles may cause trouble in my job and result in

the loss of that income, but God understands what I'm going through,

and even when I'm angry at him, he can take it without drawing away

or striking back. My present problems cannot separate me from the Lord.

And God knows, too, the plan he has established for my future. I cannot

walk away from him, grow beyond my need for him, or outrun him into

tomorrow.

She may separate me from my awareness of God's presence in my life,

but it cannot set me beyond his reach. There is no power that is greater

than God's love, and no place I can go that will separate me

from that love.



Application



a) Have I ever felt separated from the love of God? Under what circumstances?



b) How can today's verse free me from anxiety about the past,

the present or the future?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Mark 4:23-29



23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15) "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."

24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear.

The measure you give will be measured for you,

and to you who hear will more be given.

25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given.

And from him who has not will be taken, even what he has."



The Parable of the Growing Seed



26 (Mt 13:24) He said, "The kingdom of God is like a man

who scatters seed on the ground.

27 (Ecc 11:5) He sleeps and rises night and day,

and the seed sprouts and grows; he does not know how.

28 For the earth bears fruit by itself: first the blade,

then the head, then the full seed in the head.

29 (Joel 3:13) But when the grain is ripe,

immediately he applies the sickle because the harvest has come."



23 "If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. "

24 And he said unto them, "Take heed what ye hear:

with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you:

and unto you that hear shall more be given.

25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not,

from him shall be taken even that which he hath.

26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should

cast seed into the ground;

27 and should sleep, and rise night and day,

and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.

28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade,

then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

29 But when the fruit is brought forth,

immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come."



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



God's Gift of Salvation



Ps 51:1-13



PSALMS 51



For the Music Director. A Psalm of David,

when Nathan the Prophet came to him,

after he had gone in to Bathsheba.



1 Have mercy on me, O God,

according to Your lovingkindness;

according to the abundance of Your compassion,

blot out my transgressions.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,

and cleanse me from my sin.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For I acknowledge my transgressions,

and my sin is ever before me.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Against You, You only, have I sinned,

and done this evil in Your sight,

so that You are justified when You speak,

and You are blameless when You judge.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I was brought forth in iniquity,

and in sin my mother conceived me.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) You desire truth in the inward parts,

and in the hidden part You make me to know wisdom.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3 ) Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;

wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Make me to hear joy and gladness,

that the bones that You have broken may rejoice.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Hide Your face from my sins,

and blot out all my iniquities.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Create in me a clean heart, O God,

and renew a right spirit within me.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not cast me away from Your presence,

and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.

12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,

and uphold me with Your willing spirit.

13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways,

and sinners will return to You.



To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet

came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba.



1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness:

According unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity,

And cleanse me from my sin.

3 For I acknowledge my transgressions:

And my sin is ever before me.

4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight:

That thou mightest be justified when thou speakest,

and be clear when thou judgest.

5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity;

And in sin did my mother conceive me.

6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts:

And in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean:

Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

8 Make me to hear joy and gladness;

That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

9 Hide thy face from my sins,

And blot out all mine iniquities.

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God;

And renew a right spirit within me.

11 Cast me not away from thy presence;

And take not thy holy spirit from me.

12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;

And uphold me with thy free spirit.

13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways;

And sinners shall be converted unto thee.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2023 edition?)



The Northern Territories of Canada



Yukon



Yukon Total population (2015) 36500 Muslim (est) 69



In Whitehorse the Muslim population grew from 2 families

in 2001 to more than 60 people in 2014. Originally meeting in a church,

they now meet for prayer service in a former office space.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Northwest Territories (NWT)



NWT population (2015) 43600 Muslim (est) 473



The Muslim community of Yellowknife has grown from 275 to 330 un the past year.

To replace their inadequate facility, they are planning a C$2 to C$2.5 million

Islamic Centre.



Pray that the Muslims in Yellowknife and all of the NWT will awaken to

spiritual hunger and be open to saving faith in Jesus Christ.



Nunavut (NU)



NU total population (2015) 36600 Muslim (est) 86



The Islamic Centre of Iqaluit now claim about 100 Muslims and have surpassed

80 % of their funding goal to building the first mosque in this territory.

Their stated goal is "To spread the message of Islam

in the far northern reaches of Canada."



Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.



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



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;)

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;



)



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 to Him not to yield to the AntiChrist.



Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, Father, for showing me who You

are through the Bible and making me one of Your own."



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to remember that He loves you

and will not separate from you.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to be a strong witness that can plant

Holy Seed.



Pray to the Lord and pray for Him to purge you of your sin.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse and the Yukon to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.



- 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 Rosyid and Misbach in Indonesia who minister among some of the most

radical Muslims in West Java.



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.

Does the Bible really say that Jesus is God?



Redeemer



God



Psalm 130:7-8



7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Let Israel wait for the Lord!

For mercy is found with the Lord; with Him is great redemption.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) He shall redeem Israel from all their iniquities.



[7] Let Israel hope in the LORD: For with the LORD there is mercy,

And with him is plenteous redemption.

[8] And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.



Isaiah 48:17



17 (Ps 32:8; Isa 43:14) Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of

Israel: I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit,

who leads you in the way you should go.



[17] Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the

LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way

that thou shouldest go.



Isaiah 54:5



5 (Jer 3:14; Zec 14:9) For your Maker is your husband,

the Lord of Hosts is His name;

and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel;

He shall be called the God of the whole earth.



[5] For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy

Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be

called.



Isaiah 63:9



9 (Dt 7:7-8; Ex 33:14) In all their affliction He was afflicted,

and the angel of His presence saved them;

in His love and in His mercy He redeemed them;

and He lifted them and carried them

all the days of old.



[9] In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence

saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them,

and carried them all the days of old.



Jesus



Acts 20:28



28 (1Co 10:32; Isa 40:11) Therefore take heed to yourselves

and to the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you

overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased

with His own blood.



[28] Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the

which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God,

which he hath purchased with his own blood.



Ephesians 1:7



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,



[7] In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,

according to the riches of his grace;





Hebrews 9:12



12 (Heb 10:4; Da 9:24) neither by the blood of goats and calves,

but by His own blood, He entered the Most Holy Place once for all,

having obtained eternal redemption.



[12] Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he

entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for

us.