Day 261 of My 3rd Bible Study Journey - 18 September 2023 reflections
Day 261, 18 September 2023
1) Haggai 1,2
Haggai 1
God's Command to Rebuild the Temple
1 (Ezr 2:2; 3:2; 3:8) In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month,
on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came
by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel,
governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak,
the high priest, saying,
2 Thus says the Lord of Hosts: These people say, The time has not yet come
to rebuild the house of the Lord.
3 (Ezr 5:1) Then the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying:
4 (2Sa 7:2; Ps 132:3-5) Is it time for you yourselves to live in paneled
houses, while this house lies in ruins?
5 (La 3:40) Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of Hosts: Consider your ways.
6 (Hag 2:16; Zec 8:10) You have sown much, and harvested little. You eat,
but you do not have enough; you drink, but you are not filled with drink;
you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages earns
wages to put them into a bag with holes.
7 (Hag 1:5) Thus says the Lord of Hosts: Consider your ways.
8 (Ps 132:13-14; Hag 2:7) Go up to the mountain and bring wood
and rebuild the house, that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified,
says the Lord.
9 (Hag 1:4; Isa 40:7) You looked for much, and it came to little;
and when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why? says the Lord of Hosts.
Because of My house that lies in ruins while each of you runs to his own house.
10 (Lev 26:19; Dt 28:23-24) Therefore the heavens above you have withheld
the dew, and the earth has withheld its crops.
11 (Hag 2:17; Dt 28:22) I called for a drought on the land and the mountains,
on the grain, on the new wine, on the oil, on what the ground brings forth,
on men, on livestock, and on all the labor of your hands.
The People Obey God's Command
12 (Isa 50:10; Hag 1:14) Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua
the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people,
obeyed the voice of the Lord their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet,
as the Lord their God had sent him. And the people feared the Lord.
13 (Ps 46:11; Isa 41:10) Then Haggai, the messenger of the Lord, spoke
the message of the Lord to the people, saying: I am with you, says the Lord.
14 (Hag 1:1; Ezr 5:2) Andthe Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabeltheson
of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua
the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant
of the people. And they came and worked on thehouse of the Lord of Hosts
their God,
15 (Hag 1:1) on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year
of King Darius.
Haggai 1
[1] In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the
first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet
unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua
the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying,
[2] Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time
is not come, the time that the LORD's house should be built.
[3] Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,
[4] Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this
house lie waste?
[5] Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.
[6] Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not
enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but
there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it
into a bag with holes.
[7] Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.
[8] Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I
will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the LORD.
[9] Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought
it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of hosts. Because of
mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house.
[10] Therefore the heaven over you is stayed from dew, and the earth is
stayed from her fruit.
[11] And I called for a drought upon the land, and upon the mountains,
and upon the corn, and upon the new wine, and upon the oil, and upon
that which the ground bringeth forth, and upon men, and upon cattle, and
upon all the labour of the hands.
[12] Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech,
the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the
LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God
had sent him, and the people did fear before the LORD.
[13] Then spake Haggai the LORD's messenger in the LORD's message unto the
people, saying, I am with you, saith the LORD.
[14] And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel,
governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high
priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and
did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,
[15] In the four and twentieth day of the sixth month, in the second year of
Darius the king.
Haggai 2
The Future Glory of the Temple
1 (Hag 1:1) In the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month,
the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying:
2 (Hag 1:1) Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah,
and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant
of the people, saying:
3 (Ezr 3:12) Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory?
How do you see it now? Is it not, in your eyes, as nothing in comparison?
4 (Zec 8:9; 2Sa 5:10) Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, says the Lord,
and be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong all you
people of the land, says the Lord. Work, for I am with you, says the Lord
of Hosts.
5 (Ne 9:20; Ex 29:45-46) According to the covenant that I made with you
when you came out of Egypt, so My Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.
6 (Isa 10:25; 29:17) For thus says the Lord of Hosts: Once more,
in a little while, I will shake the heavens and earth, the sea and dry land.
7 (1Ki 8:11; Isa 60:7) And I will shake all the nations, and they will come
with the wealth of all nations, and I will fill this house with glory,
says the Lord of Hosts.
8 (Isa 60:17) The silver is mine, and the gold is Mine,
says the Lord of Hosts.
9 (Isa 9:6-7) The glory of this latter house will be greater than the former,
says the Lord of Hosts. And in this place I will give peace,
says the Lord of Hosts.
[1] In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came
the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying,
[2] Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to
Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the
people, saying,
[3] Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do
ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing?
[4] Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O
Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of
the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of
hosts:
[5] According to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of
Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not.
[6] For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I
will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land;
[7] And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come:
and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts.
[8] The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.
[9] The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former,
saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD
of hosts.
Blessings on a Defiled People
10 (Hag 2:20; 1:1) On the 24th day of the ninth month,
in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet,
saying:
11 (Lev 10:10-11; Mal 2:7) Thus says the Lord of Hosts:
Now ask the priests concerning the law, saying,
12 (Lev 6:27; Mt 23:19) If a man carries holy meat in the fold of his garment,
and touches with his fold bread or stew, or wine or oil, or any food,
will it become holy?
The priests answered, "No."
13 Then Haggai said, "If one who is unclean by contact with a dead body
touches any of these, will it become unclean?"
The priests answered, "It will become unclean."
14 (Pr 15:8; Isa 1:11-15) Then Haggai said, So it is with this people,
and so it is with this nation before Me, says the Lord,
and so with every work of their hands; and what they offer there is unclean.
15 (Hag 1:5; Ezr 3:10) Now consider from this day onward: from before stone
was laid upon stone in the temple of the Lord,
16 (Hag 1:6) from those days when one came to a heap of twenty measures,
there were but ten. When one came to the wine vat to draw fifty measures,
there were but twenty.
17 (Dt 28:22; 1Ki 8:37) I struck you and all the labor of your hands
with blight and mildew and hail; yet you did not turn to Me.
18 (Zec 8:9; Hag 2:15) Consider from this day onward, from the 24th day
of the ninth month, from the day when the foundation of the temple
of the Lord was laid, consider:
19 (Ps 128:1-5; Mal 3:10) Isthe seed yet in the barn?
As of yet, the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree
have yielded nothing. But from this day on I will bless you.
[10] In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of
Darius, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,
[11] Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning the law,
saying,
[12] If one bear holy flesh in the skirt of his garment, and with his skirt
do touch bread, or pottage, or wine, or oil, or any meat, shall it be holy?
And the priests answered and said, No.
[13] Then said Haggai, If one that is unclean by a dead body touch any of
these, shall it be unclean? And the priests answered and said, It shall be
unclean.
[14] Then answered Haggai, and said, So is this people, and so is this
nation before me, saith the LORD; and so is every work of their hands; and
that which they offer there is unclean.
[15] And now, I pray you, consider from this day and upward, from before a
stone was laid upon a stone in the temple of the LORD:
[16] Since those days were, when one came to an heap of twenty measures,
there were but ten: when one came to the pressfat for to draw out fifty
vessels out of the press, there were but twenty.
[17] I smote you with blasting and with mildew and with hail in all the
labours of your hands; yet ye turned not to me, saith the LORD.
[18] Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and twentieth day
of the ninth month, even from the day that the foundation of the LORD's
temple was laid, consider it.
[19] Is the seed yet in the barn? yea, as yet the vine, and the fig tree,
and the pomegranate, and the olive tree, hath not brought forth: from this
day will I bless you.
The Promise of God to Zerubbabel
20 The word of the Lord came a second time to Haggai
on the 24th day of the month:
21 (Ezr 5:2; Hag 1:1) Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying,
I will shake the heavens and the earth.
22 (Mic 5:10; Jdg 7:22) I will overthrow the throne of the kingdoms.
I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations.
I will overthrow the chariots and their riders. The horses and their riders
will come down, every one by the sword of his brother.
23 (Isa 43:10; 42:1) On that day, says the Lord of Hosts, I will take you,
O Zerubbabel My servant, the son of Shealtiel, says the Lord,
and I will make you like a signet ring; for I have chosen you,
says the Lord of Hosts.
[20] And again the word of the LORD came unto Haggai in the four and
twentieth day of the month, saying,
[21] Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, I will shake the
heavens and the earth;
[22] And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the
strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots,
and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come
down, every one by the sword of his brother.
[23] In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel,
my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the LORD, and will make thee as a
signet: for I have chosen thee, saith the LORD of hosts.
2) Our Daily Bread for 18 September 2023 titled The Red Dress Project
Exodus 28:1-8,40-41
The Priestly Garments
1 (Nu 18:7; Ex 6:23) And bring near to yourself Aaron, your brother,
and his sons with him from among the children of Israel,
so that they may minister to Me as priests - Aaron,
Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.
2 (Ex 31:10; Lev 8:30) You shall make holy garments
for your brother Aaron, for glory and for beauty.
3 (Isa 11:2; 1Co 12:7-11) You shall speak to all
who are specially skilled, whom I have filled
with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make
Aaron's garments to consecrate him,
that he may minister to Me as a priest.
4 (Ex 28:39-40) These are the garments
which they shall make: a breastplate,
and an ephod, and a robe,
and an embroidered coat,
a turban, and a sash.
They shall make holy garments for Aaron
your brother and his sons,
that he may minister to Me as priest.
5 They shall take the gold, the blue,
the purple, and the scarlet, and fine linen.
The Ephod
Ex 39:2-7
6 They shall make the ephod of gold, of blue,
and of purple, of scarlet,
and fine twined linen,
the work of a skilled workman.
7 It shall have the two shoulder pieces attached
to its two corners, so it shall be joined together.
8 (Ex 28:27-28; 29:5) The skillfully woven waistband
of the ephod, which is on it, shall be of the same workmanship,
of the same material: of gold, of blue and purple,
and scarlet, and fine twisted linen.
40 (Ex 39:41; 28:4) For Aaron's sons you shall make tunics.
You shall make sashes for them, and you shall make caps for them,
for glory and for beauty.
41 (Ex 29:7; 29:9; 40:15) You shall put them on Aaron your brother,
and on his sons with him, and shall anoint them, and consecrate them,
and sanctify them, that they may minister to Me as priests.
[1] And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from
among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's
office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.
[2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and
for beauty.
[3] And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled
with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate
him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.
[4] And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an
ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they
shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may
minister unto me in the priest's office.
[5] And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine
linen.
[6] And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of
scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work.
[7] It shall have the two shoulderpieces thereof joined at the two edges
thereof; and so it shall be joined together.
[8] And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the
same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and
scarlet, and fine twined linen.
[40] And for Aaron's sons thou shalt make coats, and thou shalt make for
them girdles, and bonnets shalt thou make for them, for glory and for
beauty.
[41] And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him;
and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may
minister unto me in the priest's office.
The Red Dress project was conceived by British artist Kirstie Macleod and has
become an exhibit in museums and galleries around the world. For thirteen
years, eighty-four pieces of burgundy silk traveled across the globe to be
embroidered upon by more than three hundred women (and a handful of men). The
pieces were then constructed into a gown, telling the stories of each
contributing artist-many of whom are marginalised and impoverished.
Like the Red Dress, the garments worn by Aaron and his descendants were made
by many "skilled workers" (Exodus 28:3). God's instructions for the priestly
attire included details that told the collective story of Israel, including
engraving the names of the tribes on onyx stones that would sit on the
priests' shoulders "as a memorial before the Lord" (v. 12). The tunics,
embroidered sashes, and caps gave the priests "dignity and honour"
as they served God and led the people in worship (v. 40).
As new covenant believers in Jesus, we-together-are a priesthood of believers,
serving God and leading one another in worship (1 Peter 2:4-5, 9); Jesus is
our high priest (Hebrews 4:14). Though we don't wear any particular clothing
to identify ourselves as priests, with His help, we "clothe [ourselves] with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (Colossians 3:12).
By: Kirsten Holmberg
Reflect & Pray
Which of the attributes from Colossians do you most need to put on today?
How else has God "outfitted" you for service to Him?
Please clothe me, Jesus, in compassion,
kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 2 - Growing Up
2 Tim 3:16-17
16 (Ro 15:4) All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable
for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction
in righteousness,
17 (1Ti 6:11; 2Ti 2:21) that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction
in righteousness:
17 that the man of God may be perfect,
throughly furnished unto all good works.
"I can't wait till I get big!" Marc, age 5, declared. "Then I do
what I want!" Most of us, as children, shared Marc's statement.
We looked forward to that "magic age" - 16, 18, 21 - when we
would be adults: mature, able to make our own decisions.
We find, of course, that adulthood has its own share of
difficulties and conflicts. But even in our spiritual lives
we often long for a "magic moment" of maturity. As one woman
confessed, "Ever since I became a Christian, I've hoped I'd wake up
one morning to find myself mature."
But growth in the spiritual life comes gradually, like growth in
the physical world. In 2 Tim 2:16-17, Paul gives the young pastor
Timothy an important key to spiritual growing up - the Word of God.
The Word is "profitable" or "useful," Paul says, for "teaching" - that is,
for developing a right concept of God. Scripture offers "rebuke" when
we go wrong, "correction" to set us on the right path, and "training
in righteousness" so that we can grow in the image of Christ.
The purpose of Scripture's work in our lives, Paul emphasises,
is that we may be "perfect" - mature, equipped for the good things
God has for us to do. Such maturity does not come easily
or instantaneously, but it does come - sometimes imperceptibly -
as we submit our lives to the transforming power of God's Word.
Application
a) In what areas of my life do I need to grow? How can I benefit
from the Bible's
i) teaching?
ii) rebuke?
iii) correction?
iv) training in righteousness?
4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland
Joshua 1:8
8 (Ps 19:14; 119:15) This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth.
Meditate on it day and night so that you may act carefully according to all
that is written in it. For then you will make your way successful,
and you will be wise.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt
meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according
to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,
and then thou shalt have good success.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are discouraged or Depressed
Matthew 11:25-30
25 (Ps 8:2; Jn 11:41) At that time Jesus said, "I thank You, O Father,
Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things
from the wise and prudent and revealed them to infants.
26 Even so, Father, for it seemed good in Your sight.
27 (Jn 10:15; Mt 28:18; Jn 1:18) "All things are delivered to Me
by My Father, and no one knows the Son, except the Father.
And no one knows the Father, except the Son and he to whom
the Son will reveal Him.
28 (Jn 7:37; 6:37) "Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavily
burdened, and I will give you rest.
29 (Jer 6:16; Jn 13:15) Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me.
For I am meek and lowly in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.(Jer 6:16).
30 (1Jn 5:3) For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light."
because He has dealt bountifully with me.
The Hidden Revelation
25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father,
Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things
from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man
knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father,
save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek
and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Nova Scotia
Total population 942700
Muslim population (est.) 14629
With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is
a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,
a harvest field in itself.
Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations
- in and around Halifax and other cities
- on university campuses
- for new workers among Muslims
- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach
to Muslims in their areas.
- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend
to share Jesus with and disciple them
- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their
new faith in Jesus with other Muslims
Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia
with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas
(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques
in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.
Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of
newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration
has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic
is the second most spoken language in Halifax.
while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000
in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population
somewhere between 25000 to 30000.
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
18th Day of the Month
a) Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical
refreshing for the presence of the Lord
( Jer 31:25
25 For I satiate the weary souls and I replenish every languishing soul.
25 For I have satiated the weary soul,
and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
)
b) Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from
danger and adversity
( Ps 34:7
7 The angel of the Lord camps around those who fear Him,
and delivers them.
7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him,
And delivereth them.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to build your worship on His Will.
Pray to the Lord: "Please clothe me, Jesus, in compassion,
kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
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Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Word is of the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray to meditate on His Word.
Pray to the Lord and pray to give Him all your burdens.
Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations
- in and around Halifax and other cities
- on university campuses
- for new workers among Muslims
- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach
to Muslims in their areas.
- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend
to share Jesus with and disciple them
- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their
new faith in Jesus with other Muslims
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical
refreshing for the presence of the Lord
Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from
danger and adversity
Pray that Christians in Bhutan will be strong and courageous when
proclaiming the message of Christ.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
1) Haggai 1,2
Haggai 1
God's Command to Rebuild the Temple
1 (Ezr 2:2; 3:2; 3:8) In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month,
on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came
by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel,
governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak,
the high priest, saying,
2 Thus says the Lord of Hosts: These people say, The time has not yet come
to rebuild the house of the Lord.
3 (Ezr 5:1) Then the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying:
4 (2Sa 7:2; Ps 132:3-5) Is it time for you yourselves to live in paneled
houses, while this house lies in ruins?
5 (La 3:40) Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of Hosts: Consider your ways.
6 (Hag 2:16; Zec 8:10) You have sown much, and harvested little. You eat,
but you do not have enough; you drink, but you are not filled with drink;
you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages earns
wages to put them into a bag with holes.
7 (Hag 1:5) Thus says the Lord of Hosts: Consider your ways.
8 (Ps 132:13-14; Hag 2:7) Go up to the mountain and bring wood
and rebuild the house, that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified,
says the Lord.
9 (Hag 1:4; Isa 40:7) You looked for much, and it came to little;
and when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why? says the Lord of Hosts.
Because of My house that lies in ruins while each of you runs to his own house.
10 (Lev 26:19; Dt 28:23-24) Therefore the heavens above you have withheld
the dew, and the earth has withheld its crops.
11 (Hag 2:17; Dt 28:22) I called for a drought on the land and the mountains,
on the grain, on the new wine, on the oil, on what the ground brings forth,
on men, on livestock, and on all the labor of your hands.
The People Obey God's Command
12 (Isa 50:10; Hag 1:14) Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua
the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people,
obeyed the voice of the Lord their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet,
as the Lord their God had sent him. And the people feared the Lord.
13 (Ps 46:11; Isa 41:10) Then Haggai, the messenger of the Lord, spoke
the message of the Lord to the people, saying: I am with you, says the Lord.
14 (Hag 1:1; Ezr 5:2) Andthe Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabeltheson
of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua
the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant
of the people. And they came and worked on thehouse of the Lord of Hosts
their God,
15 (Hag 1:1) on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year
of King Darius.
Haggai 1
[1] In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the
first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet
unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua
the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying,
[2] Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time
is not come, the time that the LORD's house should be built.
[3] Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,
[4] Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this
house lie waste?
[5] Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.
[6] Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not
enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but
there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it
into a bag with holes.
[7] Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.
[8] Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I
will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the LORD.
[9] Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought
it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of hosts. Because of
mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house.
[10] Therefore the heaven over you is stayed from dew, and the earth is
stayed from her fruit.
[11] And I called for a drought upon the land, and upon the mountains,
and upon the corn, and upon the new wine, and upon the oil, and upon
that which the ground bringeth forth, and upon men, and upon cattle, and
upon all the labour of the hands.
[12] Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech,
the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the
LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God
had sent him, and the people did fear before the LORD.
[13] Then spake Haggai the LORD's messenger in the LORD's message unto the
people, saying, I am with you, saith the LORD.
[14] And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel,
governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high
priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and
did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,
[15] In the four and twentieth day of the sixth month, in the second year of
Darius the king.
Haggai 2
The Future Glory of the Temple
1 (Hag 1:1) In the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month,
the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying:
2 (Hag 1:1) Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah,
and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant
of the people, saying:
3 (Ezr 3:12) Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory?
How do you see it now? Is it not, in your eyes, as nothing in comparison?
4 (Zec 8:9; 2Sa 5:10) Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, says the Lord,
and be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong all you
people of the land, says the Lord. Work, for I am with you, says the Lord
of Hosts.
5 (Ne 9:20; Ex 29:45-46) According to the covenant that I made with you
when you came out of Egypt, so My Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.
6 (Isa 10:25; 29:17) For thus says the Lord of Hosts: Once more,
in a little while, I will shake the heavens and earth, the sea and dry land.
7 (1Ki 8:11; Isa 60:7) And I will shake all the nations, and they will come
with the wealth of all nations, and I will fill this house with glory,
says the Lord of Hosts.
8 (Isa 60:17) The silver is mine, and the gold is Mine,
says the Lord of Hosts.
9 (Isa 9:6-7) The glory of this latter house will be greater than the former,
says the Lord of Hosts. And in this place I will give peace,
says the Lord of Hosts.
[1] In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came
the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying,
[2] Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to
Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the
people, saying,
[3] Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do
ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing?
[4] Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O
Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of
the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of
hosts:
[5] According to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of
Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not.
[6] For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I
will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land;
[7] And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come:
and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts.
[8] The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.
[9] The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former,
saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD
of hosts.
Blessings on a Defiled People
10 (Hag 2:20; 1:1) On the 24th day of the ninth month,
in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet,
saying:
11 (Lev 10:10-11; Mal 2:7) Thus says the Lord of Hosts:
Now ask the priests concerning the law, saying,
12 (Lev 6:27; Mt 23:19) If a man carries holy meat in the fold of his garment,
and touches with his fold bread or stew, or wine or oil, or any food,
will it become holy?
The priests answered, "No."
13 Then Haggai said, "If one who is unclean by contact with a dead body
touches any of these, will it become unclean?"
The priests answered, "It will become unclean."
14 (Pr 15:8; Isa 1:11-15) Then Haggai said, So it is with this people,
and so it is with this nation before Me, says the Lord,
and so with every work of their hands; and what they offer there is unclean.
15 (Hag 1:5; Ezr 3:10) Now consider from this day onward: from before stone
was laid upon stone in the temple of the Lord,
16 (Hag 1:6) from those days when one came to a heap of twenty measures,
there were but ten. When one came to the wine vat to draw fifty measures,
there were but twenty.
17 (Dt 28:22; 1Ki 8:37) I struck you and all the labor of your hands
with blight and mildew and hail; yet you did not turn to Me.
18 (Zec 8:9; Hag 2:15) Consider from this day onward, from the 24th day
of the ninth month, from the day when the foundation of the temple
of the Lord was laid, consider:
19 (Ps 128:1-5; Mal 3:10) Isthe seed yet in the barn?
As of yet, the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree
have yielded nothing. But from this day on I will bless you.
[10] In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of
Darius, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,
[11] Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning the law,
saying,
[12] If one bear holy flesh in the skirt of his garment, and with his skirt
do touch bread, or pottage, or wine, or oil, or any meat, shall it be holy?
And the priests answered and said, No.
[13] Then said Haggai, If one that is unclean by a dead body touch any of
these, shall it be unclean? And the priests answered and said, It shall be
unclean.
[14] Then answered Haggai, and said, So is this people, and so is this
nation before me, saith the LORD; and so is every work of their hands; and
that which they offer there is unclean.
[15] And now, I pray you, consider from this day and upward, from before a
stone was laid upon a stone in the temple of the LORD:
[16] Since those days were, when one came to an heap of twenty measures,
there were but ten: when one came to the pressfat for to draw out fifty
vessels out of the press, there were but twenty.
[17] I smote you with blasting and with mildew and with hail in all the
labours of your hands; yet ye turned not to me, saith the LORD.
[18] Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and twentieth day
of the ninth month, even from the day that the foundation of the LORD's
temple was laid, consider it.
[19] Is the seed yet in the barn? yea, as yet the vine, and the fig tree,
and the pomegranate, and the olive tree, hath not brought forth: from this
day will I bless you.
The Promise of God to Zerubbabel
20 The word of the Lord came a second time to Haggai
on the 24th day of the month:
21 (Ezr 5:2; Hag 1:1) Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying,
I will shake the heavens and the earth.
22 (Mic 5:10; Jdg 7:22) I will overthrow the throne of the kingdoms.
I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations.
I will overthrow the chariots and their riders. The horses and their riders
will come down, every one by the sword of his brother.
23 (Isa 43:10; 42:1) On that day, says the Lord of Hosts, I will take you,
O Zerubbabel My servant, the son of Shealtiel, says the Lord,
and I will make you like a signet ring; for I have chosen you,
says the Lord of Hosts.
[20] And again the word of the LORD came unto Haggai in the four and
twentieth day of the month, saying,
[21] Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, I will shake the
heavens and the earth;
[22] And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the
strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots,
and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come
down, every one by the sword of his brother.
[23] In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel,
my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the LORD, and will make thee as a
signet: for I have chosen thee, saith the LORD of hosts.
2) Our Daily Bread for 18 September 2023 titled The Red Dress Project
Exodus 28:1-8,40-41
The Priestly Garments
1 (Nu 18:7; Ex 6:23) And bring near to yourself Aaron, your brother,
and his sons with him from among the children of Israel,
so that they may minister to Me as priests - Aaron,
Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.
2 (Ex 31:10; Lev 8:30) You shall make holy garments
for your brother Aaron, for glory and for beauty.
3 (Isa 11:2; 1Co 12:7-11) You shall speak to all
who are specially skilled, whom I have filled
with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make
Aaron's garments to consecrate him,
that he may minister to Me as a priest.
4 (Ex 28:39-40) These are the garments
which they shall make: a breastplate,
and an ephod, and a robe,
and an embroidered coat,
a turban, and a sash.
They shall make holy garments for Aaron
your brother and his sons,
that he may minister to Me as priest.
5 They shall take the gold, the blue,
the purple, and the scarlet, and fine linen.
The Ephod
Ex 39:2-7
6 They shall make the ephod of gold, of blue,
and of purple, of scarlet,
and fine twined linen,
the work of a skilled workman.
7 It shall have the two shoulder pieces attached
to its two corners, so it shall be joined together.
8 (Ex 28:27-28; 29:5) The skillfully woven waistband
of the ephod, which is on it, shall be of the same workmanship,
of the same material: of gold, of blue and purple,
and scarlet, and fine twisted linen.
40 (Ex 39:41; 28:4) For Aaron's sons you shall make tunics.
You shall make sashes for them, and you shall make caps for them,
for glory and for beauty.
41 (Ex 29:7; 29:9; 40:15) You shall put them on Aaron your brother,
and on his sons with him, and shall anoint them, and consecrate them,
and sanctify them, that they may minister to Me as priests.
[1] And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from
among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's
office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.
[2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and
for beauty.
[3] And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled
with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate
him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.
[4] And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an
ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they
shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may
minister unto me in the priest's office.
[5] And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine
linen.
[6] And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of
scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work.
[7] It shall have the two shoulderpieces thereof joined at the two edges
thereof; and so it shall be joined together.
[8] And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the
same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and
scarlet, and fine twined linen.
[40] And for Aaron's sons thou shalt make coats, and thou shalt make for
them girdles, and bonnets shalt thou make for them, for glory and for
beauty.
[41] And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him;
and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may
minister unto me in the priest's office.
The Red Dress project was conceived by British artist Kirstie Macleod and has
become an exhibit in museums and galleries around the world. For thirteen
years, eighty-four pieces of burgundy silk traveled across the globe to be
embroidered upon by more than three hundred women (and a handful of men). The
pieces were then constructed into a gown, telling the stories of each
contributing artist-many of whom are marginalised and impoverished.
Like the Red Dress, the garments worn by Aaron and his descendants were made
by many "skilled workers" (Exodus 28:3). God's instructions for the priestly
attire included details that told the collective story of Israel, including
engraving the names of the tribes on onyx stones that would sit on the
priests' shoulders "as a memorial before the Lord" (v. 12). The tunics,
embroidered sashes, and caps gave the priests "dignity and honour"
as they served God and led the people in worship (v. 40).
As new covenant believers in Jesus, we-together-are a priesthood of believers,
serving God and leading one another in worship (1 Peter 2:4-5, 9); Jesus is
our high priest (Hebrews 4:14). Though we don't wear any particular clothing
to identify ourselves as priests, with His help, we "clothe [ourselves] with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (Colossians 3:12).
By: Kirsten Holmberg
Reflect & Pray
Which of the attributes from Colossians do you most need to put on today?
How else has God "outfitted" you for service to Him?
Please clothe me, Jesus, in compassion,
kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 2 - Growing Up
2 Tim 3:16-17
16 (Ro 15:4) All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable
for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction
in righteousness,
17 (1Ti 6:11; 2Ti 2:21) that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction
in righteousness:
17 that the man of God may be perfect,
throughly furnished unto all good works.
"I can't wait till I get big!" Marc, age 5, declared. "Then I do
what I want!" Most of us, as children, shared Marc's statement.
We looked forward to that "magic age" - 16, 18, 21 - when we
would be adults: mature, able to make our own decisions.
We find, of course, that adulthood has its own share of
difficulties and conflicts. But even in our spiritual lives
we often long for a "magic moment" of maturity. As one woman
confessed, "Ever since I became a Christian, I've hoped I'd wake up
one morning to find myself mature."
But growth in the spiritual life comes gradually, like growth in
the physical world. In 2 Tim 2:16-17, Paul gives the young pastor
Timothy an important key to spiritual growing up - the Word of God.
The Word is "profitable" or "useful," Paul says, for "teaching" - that is,
for developing a right concept of God. Scripture offers "rebuke" when
we go wrong, "correction" to set us on the right path, and "training
in righteousness" so that we can grow in the image of Christ.
The purpose of Scripture's work in our lives, Paul emphasises,
is that we may be "perfect" - mature, equipped for the good things
God has for us to do. Such maturity does not come easily
or instantaneously, but it does come - sometimes imperceptibly -
as we submit our lives to the transforming power of God's Word.
Application
a) In what areas of my life do I need to grow? How can I benefit
from the Bible's
i) teaching?
ii) rebuke?
iii) correction?
iv) training in righteousness?
4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland
Joshua 1:8
8 (Ps 19:14; 119:15) This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth.
Meditate on it day and night so that you may act carefully according to all
that is written in it. For then you will make your way successful,
and you will be wise.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt
meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according
to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,
and then thou shalt have good success.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are discouraged or Depressed
Matthew 11:25-30
25 (Ps 8:2; Jn 11:41) At that time Jesus said, "I thank You, O Father,
Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things
from the wise and prudent and revealed them to infants.
26 Even so, Father, for it seemed good in Your sight.
27 (Jn 10:15; Mt 28:18; Jn 1:18) "All things are delivered to Me
by My Father, and no one knows the Son, except the Father.
And no one knows the Father, except the Son and he to whom
the Son will reveal Him.
28 (Jn 7:37; 6:37) "Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavily
burdened, and I will give you rest.
29 (Jer 6:16; Jn 13:15) Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me.
For I am meek and lowly in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.(Jer 6:16).
30 (1Jn 5:3) For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light."
because He has dealt bountifully with me.
The Hidden Revelation
25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father,
Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things
from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man
knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father,
save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek
and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Nova Scotia
Total population 942700
Muslim population (est.) 14629
With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is
a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,
a harvest field in itself.
Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations
- in and around Halifax and other cities
- on university campuses
- for new workers among Muslims
- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach
to Muslims in their areas.
- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend
to share Jesus with and disciple them
- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their
new faith in Jesus with other Muslims
Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia
with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas
(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques
in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.
Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of
newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration
has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic
is the second most spoken language in Halifax.
while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000
in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population
somewhere between 25000 to 30000.
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
18th Day of the Month
a) Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical
refreshing for the presence of the Lord
( Jer 31:25
25 For I satiate the weary souls and I replenish every languishing soul.
25 For I have satiated the weary soul,
and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
)
b) Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from
danger and adversity
( Ps 34:7
7 The angel of the Lord camps around those who fear Him,
and delivers them.
7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him,
And delivereth them.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to build your worship on His Will.
Pray to the Lord: "Please clothe me, Jesus, in compassion,
kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
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Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Word is of the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray to meditate on His Word.
Pray to the Lord and pray to give Him all your burdens.
Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations
- in and around Halifax and other cities
- on university campuses
- for new workers among Muslims
- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach
to Muslims in their areas.
- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend
to share Jesus with and disciple them
- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their
new faith in Jesus with other Muslims
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical
refreshing for the presence of the Lord
Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from
danger and adversity
Pray that Christians in Bhutan will be strong and courageous when
proclaiming the message of Christ.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.