Day 303 of My 3rd Bible Study Journey - 30 October 2023 reflections
Day 303, 30 October 2023
1) Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:35-37, Matthew 22:41-46,
Luke 20:41-44, Mark 12:38-40, ,Matthew 23:1-12, Luke 20:45-47,
Matthew 23:13-39, Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4, Matthew 21:28-32
Mark 12:28-34
The Great Commandment
Mt 22:34-40; Lk 10:25-28
28 (Mt 22:34-40; Lk 10:25-28) One of the scribes came and heard them
reasoning together. Perceiving that Jesus had answered them well,
he asked Him, "Which is the first commandment of all?"
29 (Dt 6:4; Lk 10:27) Jesus answered him, "The first of all the commandments
is, 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord.
30 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your
soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.' (Dt 6:4-5.)
This is the first commandment.
31 (Lev 19:18; Mt 7:12) The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbour
as yourself.'(Lev 19:18.) There is no other commandment greater than these."
32 (Dt 4:35; 4:39)The scribe said to Him, "Well said, Teacher. You have
spoken the truth, that there is one God and there is no other but Him.
33 (1Sa 15:22; Hos 6:6) To love Him with all the heart,
and with all the understanding, and with all the soul,
and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself,
is more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."
34 (Mt 22:46; Lk 20:40) When Jesus saw that he answered wisely,
He said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God."
After that, no one dared to ask Him any question.
[28] And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together,
and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first
commandment of all?
[29] And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O
Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
[30] And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all
thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the
first commandment.
[31] And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as
thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
[32] And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth:
for there is one God; and there is none other but he:
[33] And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and
with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as
himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
[34] And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou
art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any
question.
Matthew 22:34-40
The Great Commandment
Mk 12:28-34; Lk 10:25-28
34 When the Pharisees heard that He silenced the Sadducees,
they came together.
35 (Lk 7:30; 14:3) One of them, who was a lawyer, tested Him by asking Him,
36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?"
37 (Dt 6:5; Lk 10:27) Jesus said to him, " 'You shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.'(Dt 6:5.)
38 This is the first and great commandment.
39 (Lev 19:18; Mt 19:19; Gal 5:14) And the second is like it:
'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' (Lev 19:18.)
40 (Mt 7:12) On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets."
[34] But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to
silence, they were gathered together.
[35] Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting
him, and saying,
[36] Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
[37] Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy
heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
[38] This is the first and great commandment.
[39] And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as
thyself.
[40] On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Mark 12:35-37
The Question About David's Son
Mt 22:41-46; Lk 20:41-44
35 (Lk 20:41-44; Mt 26:55) While Jesus taught in the temple, He said,
"How can the scribes say that Christ is the Son of David?
36 (Ps 110:1; 2Sa 23:2) David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared:
'The Lord said to my Lord,
"Sit at My right hand,
until I put Your enemies
under Your feet." ' (Ps 110:1.)
37 (Ro 1:3-4) David himself calls Him 'Lord.' How then is He his Son?"
And the large crowd heard him gladly.
[35] And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the
scribes that Christ is the Son of David?
[36] For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit
thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
[37] David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his
son? And the common people heard him gladly.
Matthew 22:41-46
The Question About David's Son
Mk 12:35-37; Lk 20:41-44
41 (Mk 12:35-37; Lk 20:41-44) While the Pharisees were assembled,
Jesus asked them,
42 (Mt 1:1) "What do you think of the Christ? Whose Son is He?"
They said to Him, "The Son of David."
43 (2Sa 23:2; Rev 4:2) He said to them, "How then does David in the Spirit
call Him 'Lord,' saying:
44 (Ps 110:1; 1Co 15:25; Heb 1:13) 'The Lord said to my Lord,
"Sit at My right hand,
until I make Your enemies
Your footstool"'? (Ps 110:1).
45 (Ro 1:3-4) If David then calls Him 'Lord,' how is He his Son?"
46 (Mk 12:34; Lk 20:40) No one was able to answer Him a word,
nor from that day on did anyone dare to ask Him any more questions.
[41] While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
[42] Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him,
The Son of David.
[43] He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord,
saying,
[44] The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make
thine enemies thy footstool?
[45] If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?
[46] And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from
that day forth ask him any more questions.
Luke 20:41-44
The Question About David's Son
Mt 22:41-46; Mk 12:35-37
41 (Mt 1:1; Mk 12:35-37) Then Jesus said to them, "How do they say
that Christ is David's Son?
42 (Ps 110:1; Ac 2:34-35) David himself says in the Book of Psalms,
'The Lord said to my Lord,
"Sit at My right hand,
43 until I make Your enemies
Your footstool."(Ps 110:1.)'
44 David therefore calls Him 'Lord.' How is He then his Son?"
[41] And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son?
[42] And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my
Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
[43] Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
[44] David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?
Mark 12:38-40
The Denouncing of the Scribes
Mt 23:1-36; Lk 20:45-47
38 (Lk 11:43; Mt 23:1-7) He said to them in His teaching,
"Beware of the scribes, who love to go about in long robes
and love greetings in the marketplaces,
39 and the prominent seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor
at banquets,
40 (Lk 20:47; Mt 6:7) who devour widows' houses and for a pretense
make long prayers. They will receive greater condemnation."
[38] And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which
love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
[39] And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at
feasts:
[40] Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers:
these shall receive greater damnation.
Matthew 23:1-12
The Denouncing of the Scribes and Pharisees
Mk 12:38-40; Lk 11:37-52; 20:45-47
1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to His disciples,
2 (Ezr 7:6; 7:25) "The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat.
3 Therefore, whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do,
but do not do their works. For they speak, but do nothing.
4 (Lk 11:46; Ac 15:10) They fasten heavy loads that are hard to carry
and lay them on men's shoulders, but they themselves will not move
them with their finger.
5 (Dt 6:8; Mt 9:20) "They do all their works to be seen by men.
They make their Scripture boxes broad and lengthen the tassels
on their prayer shawls.
6 They love the places of honour at feasts, and the prominent seats
in the synagogues,
7 (Jn 1:38; 1:49) and greetings in the marketplaces,
and being called 'Rabbi' by men.
8 (Jas 3:1; Mt 23:10) "But do not be called 'Rabbi,'
for you have one Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brothers.
9 (Mal 1:6; Mt 7:11) And call no man on earth your father,
for you have one Father, who is in heaven.
10 Nor be called teachers, for you have one Teacher, the Christ.
11 He who is greatest among you shall be your servant.
12 (Lk 14:11; 18:14) For he who exalts himself will be humbled,
and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
[1] Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,
[2] Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:
[3] All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but
do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
[4] For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on
men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their
fingers.
[5] But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their
phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
[6] And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the
synagogues,
[7] And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
[8] But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all
ye are brethren.
[9] And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father,
which is in heaven.
[10] Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
[11] But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
[12] And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall
humble himself shall be exalted.
Luke 20:45-47
The Denouncing of the Scribes
Mt 23:1-36; Mk 12:38-40; Lk 11:37-54
45 Then as all the people heard, He said to His disciples,
46 (Lk 11:43; 14:7) "Beware of the scribes who desire to walk
in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces
and the prominent seats in the synagogues and the seats
of honor at banquets,
47 (Mk 12:40) who devour widows' houses and for a pretense
make long prayers. They will receive greater condemnation."
[45] Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,
[46] Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love
greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the
chief rooms at feasts;
[47] Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same
shall receive greater damnation.
Matthew 23:13-39
13 (Lk 11:52; Mt 23:27) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,
hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven against men.
For you neither enter yourselves,
nor allow those who are entering to go in.
14 (Mk 12:40; Lk 20:47) Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,
hypocrites! You devour widows' houses and for pretense
make long prayers. Therefore you will receive the greater condemnation.
15 (Ac 13:43; 2:10) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!
You travel sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he becomes one,
you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves.
16 (Mt 15:14; 23:24) "Woe to you, blind guides, who say,
'If anyone swears by the temple, it is nothing. But if anyone swears
by the gold of the temple, he is obligated.'
17 (Mt 23:19) You blind fools! Which is greater, the gold or the temple
that sanctifies the gold?
18 And you say, 'If anyone swears by the altar, it is nothing.
But if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is obligated.'
19 (Ex 29:37) You blind fools! Which is greater, the gift
or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
[13] But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the
kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither
suffer ye them that are entering to go in.
[14] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows'
houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the
greater damnation.
[15] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and
land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more
the child of hell than yourselves.
[16] Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the
temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple,
he is a debtor!
[17] Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple
that sanctifieth the gold?
[18] And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever
sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.
[19] Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that
sanctifieth the gift?
Mark 12:41-44
The Widow's Offering
Lk 21:1-4
41 (2Ki 12:9; Jn 8:20) Jesus sat opposite the treasury
and saw how the people put money into the treasury.
Many who were rich put in much.
42 But a certain poor widow came and put in two mites, which make a farthing.
(Gk. 2 lepta. A lepton, meaning "small" or "thin," was a fraction of a penny
and the smallest coin circulated.)
43 (2Co 8:2; 8:12) He called His disciples to Him and said to them,
"Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those
who are contributing to the treasury.
44 (Lk 8:43; 15:12) They all contributed out of their abundance.
But she, out of her poverty, put in all that she had, her entire livelihood."
[41] And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast
money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
[42] And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which
make a farthing.
[43] And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say
unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have
cast into the treasury:
[44] For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did
cast in all that she had, even all her living.
Luke 21:1-4
The Widow's Offering
Mk 12:41-44
1 (Mk 12:41-44; Jn 8:20) He looked up and saw the rich putting
their gifts in the treasury.
2 (Mk 12:42) He also saw a poor widow putting in two mites,
(Gk. 2 lepta. A lepton, meaning "small" or "thin," is a fraction
of a penny and about 1/128 of a denarius, which was a day's wage.
A Jewish bronze or copper coin, it was the smallest coin circulated.)
32 (Co 8:12) and He said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put
in more than all of them.
4 (Lk 8:43) For all these out of their abundance have put in their gifts
for God. But she out of her poverty has put in all the living she had."
[1] And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the
treasury.
[2] And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.
[3] And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast
in more than they all:
[4] For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God:
but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.
2) Our Daily Bread for 30 October 2023 titled
Smartphone Compassion
Exodus 34:1-8
The New Stone Tablets
1 (Ex 32:19; 31:18; 32:16) Now the Lord said to Moses,
"Cut out for yourself two tablets of stone like the first,
and I will write on these tablets the words
that were on the first tablets, which you broke.
2 (Ex 19:20) Be ready in the morning,
and come up in the morning to Mount Sinai,
and present yourself there to Me on the top of the mountain.
3 (Ex 19:12-13; 19:21) No one is to come up with you.
Do not let anyone be seen anywhere on the mountain,
and the flocks or herds may not graze in front of the mountain."
4 So he cut out two tablets of stone like the first,
and Moses rose up early in the morning and went up to Mount Sinai,
just as the Lord had commanded him,
and took in his hand the two tablets of stone.
5 (Ex 33:19; 33:9) Then the Lord descended in the cloud,
and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord.
6 (Ro 2:4; Ne 9:17; Ps 86:15) The Lord passed by before him,
and proclaimed, "The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious,
slow to anger, and abounding in goodness and truth,
7 (Ex 20:5-6; Job 10:14) keeping mercy for thousands,
forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin,
but who will by no means clear the guilty,
visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children
and on the children's children,
to the third and the fourth generation."
8 (Ex 4:31) Moses made haste and bowed to the ground and worshipped.
[1] And the LORD said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the
first: and I will write upon these tables the words that were in the first
tables, which thou brakest.
[2] And be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning unto mount
Sinai, and present thyself there to me in the top of the mount.
[3] And no man shall come up with thee, neither let any man be seen
throughout all the mount; neither let the flocks nor herds feed before that
mount.
[4] And he hewed two tables of stone like unto the first; and Moses rose up
early in the morning, and went up unto mount Sinai, as the LORD had
commanded him, and took in his hand the two tables of stone.
[5] And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and
proclaimed the name of the LORD.
[6] And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD
God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and
truth,
[7] Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and
sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of
the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the
third and to the fourth generation.
[8] And Moses made haste, and bowed his head toward the earth, and
worshipped.
Was the driver late with your food? You can use your phone to give him a
one-star rating. Did the shopkeeper treat you curtly? You can write her a
critical review. While smartphones enable us to shop, keep up with friends,
and more, they have also given us the power to publicly rate each other.
And this can be a problem.
Rating each other this way is problematic because judgments can be made
without context. The driver gets rated poorly for a late delivery due
to circumstances out of his control. The shopkeeper gets a negative review
when she'd been up all night with a sick child.
How can we avoid rating others unfairly like this?
By imitating God's character. In Exodus 34:6-7, God describes Himself as
"compassionate and gracious"-meaning He wouldn't judge our failures without
context; "slow to anger"-meaning He wouldn't post a negative review after one
bad experience; "abounding in love"-meaning His correctives are for our good,
not to get revenge; and "forgiving [of] sin"-meaning our lives don't have to
be defined by our one-star days. Since God's character is to be the basis of
ours (Matthew 6:33), we can avoid the harshness smartphones enable by using
ours as He would.
In the online age, we can all rate others harshly.
May the Holy Spirit empower us to bring a little compassion today.
By: Sheridan Voysey
Reflect & Pray
How can you show more compassion to others?
What characteristic of God do you most need to imitate when online?
Holy Spirit, please grow the fruit of godly
character in me today, especially when I’m online.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 2 - Due Season
Gal 6:9
9 And let us not grow weary in doing good,
for in due season we shall reap, if we do not give up.
9 And let us not be weary in well doing:
for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Jackie's preschool class took on an exciting project: they were going to grow
flowers from seeds, Each child took the seed, planted it carefully in the
bedding soil, watered, and waited. But Jackie couldn't wait. Every day
for a week he ran to the window box, looked for his plants, poked, prodded,
unplanted the seeds and then planted them again. "It's no use,"
he pouted after the first week. "Nothing's gonna grow in there."
We live in an instant society - microwave dinners, quick fixes, easy answers.
We are conditioned by our environment to expect - even to demand -
immediate response, and when we have to wait,
we become impatient and irritable.
Paul's exhortation to the Galatians, "Let us not become weary in doing good,"
is as appropriate for twentieth-century believers as it was for the new church
at Galatia. We lose motivation when we don't see results,
and weariness sets in.
If our work does not seem to be producing as we hope, we want to abandon it
and move on to a new project.
But God says, "You will reap a harvest if you don't give up." We give up too
soon in our prayers for a loved one's salvation. We abandon hope too readily
when we don't see spiritual growth in our own lives, when our investment in
another's spiritual maturity seems to have no return. The Lord says,
"The harvest is coming; be patient; trust me."
In due season the harvest comes; when it's the right time. When the seed has
had time to germinate, when the roots are string enough, when the conditions
are right, the reaping time will come. But we must be willing to wait for
the due season, the moment of ripeness, when our labor brings its return.
Application
a) Have I ever felt that my spiritual labours have produced no harvest at all?
b) What does it mean to my own spiritual growth that there is a "due season"
for reaping the harvest?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Genesis 30:43
The man became exceedingly prosperous and had many sheep
and female servants and male servants and camels and donkeys.
And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle,
and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are anxious
Phil 4:4-7
4 (Php 3:1; Ro 12:12 Rejoice in the Lord always.
Again I will say, rejoice!
5 (Jas 5:8-9) Let everyone come to know your gentleness.
The Lord is at hand.
6 (Eph 6:18; Mt 6:25-33) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything,
by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known
to God.
7 (Jn 14:27; Col 3:15; Isa 26:3) And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Prince Edward Island
Total population 146300
Muslim population (est.) 1127
Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.
Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims
cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.
More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at
the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established
in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.
As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.
The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important
for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were
established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to
monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as
shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth."
Let us intercede together for:
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
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 and pray to love you neighbours as yourself
and pray to be a joyful giver.
Pray to the Lord: "Holy Spirit, please grow the fruit of godly
character in me today, especially when I’m online. "
Pray to the Lord and pray not be weary in well doing.
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember His Blessings and goodness.
Pray to the Lord and pray for the Peace of God in your life.
Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray for God's will to be done where you live and throughout
society, as it is in Heaven
Pray that in kindness God will lead many to repentance in your city
or community, and across our nation.
Pray for the protection of evangelists who are risking
their lives to minister in Somalia .
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) Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:35-37, Matthew 22:41-46,
Luke 20:41-44, Mark 12:38-40, ,Matthew 23:1-12, Luke 20:45-47,
Matthew 23:13-39, Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4, Matthew 21:28-32
Mark 12:28-34
The Great Commandment
Mt 22:34-40; Lk 10:25-28
28 (Mt 22:34-40; Lk 10:25-28) One of the scribes came and heard them
reasoning together. Perceiving that Jesus had answered them well,
he asked Him, "Which is the first commandment of all?"
29 (Dt 6:4; Lk 10:27) Jesus answered him, "The first of all the commandments
is, 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord.
30 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your
soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.' (Dt 6:4-5.)
This is the first commandment.
31 (Lev 19:18; Mt 7:12) The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbour
as yourself.'(Lev 19:18.) There is no other commandment greater than these."
32 (Dt 4:35; 4:39)The scribe said to Him, "Well said, Teacher. You have
spoken the truth, that there is one God and there is no other but Him.
33 (1Sa 15:22; Hos 6:6) To love Him with all the heart,
and with all the understanding, and with all the soul,
and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself,
is more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."
34 (Mt 22:46; Lk 20:40) When Jesus saw that he answered wisely,
He said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God."
After that, no one dared to ask Him any question.
[28] And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together,
and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first
commandment of all?
[29] And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O
Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
[30] And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all
thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the
first commandment.
[31] And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as
thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
[32] And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth:
for there is one God; and there is none other but he:
[33] And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and
with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as
himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
[34] And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou
art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any
question.
Matthew 22:34-40
The Great Commandment
Mk 12:28-34; Lk 10:25-28
34 When the Pharisees heard that He silenced the Sadducees,
they came together.
35 (Lk 7:30; 14:3) One of them, who was a lawyer, tested Him by asking Him,
36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?"
37 (Dt 6:5; Lk 10:27) Jesus said to him, " 'You shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.'(Dt 6:5.)
38 This is the first and great commandment.
39 (Lev 19:18; Mt 19:19; Gal 5:14) And the second is like it:
'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' (Lev 19:18.)
40 (Mt 7:12) On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets."
[34] But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to
silence, they were gathered together.
[35] Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting
him, and saying,
[36] Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
[37] Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy
heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
[38] This is the first and great commandment.
[39] And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as
thyself.
[40] On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Mark 12:35-37
The Question About David's Son
Mt 22:41-46; Lk 20:41-44
35 (Lk 20:41-44; Mt 26:55) While Jesus taught in the temple, He said,
"How can the scribes say that Christ is the Son of David?
36 (Ps 110:1; 2Sa 23:2) David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared:
'The Lord said to my Lord,
"Sit at My right hand,
until I put Your enemies
under Your feet." ' (Ps 110:1.)
37 (Ro 1:3-4) David himself calls Him 'Lord.' How then is He his Son?"
And the large crowd heard him gladly.
[35] And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the
scribes that Christ is the Son of David?
[36] For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit
thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
[37] David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his
son? And the common people heard him gladly.
Matthew 22:41-46
The Question About David's Son
Mk 12:35-37; Lk 20:41-44
41 (Mk 12:35-37; Lk 20:41-44) While the Pharisees were assembled,
Jesus asked them,
42 (Mt 1:1) "What do you think of the Christ? Whose Son is He?"
They said to Him, "The Son of David."
43 (2Sa 23:2; Rev 4:2) He said to them, "How then does David in the Spirit
call Him 'Lord,' saying:
44 (Ps 110:1; 1Co 15:25; Heb 1:13) 'The Lord said to my Lord,
"Sit at My right hand,
until I make Your enemies
Your footstool"'? (Ps 110:1).
45 (Ro 1:3-4) If David then calls Him 'Lord,' how is He his Son?"
46 (Mk 12:34; Lk 20:40) No one was able to answer Him a word,
nor from that day on did anyone dare to ask Him any more questions.
[41] While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
[42] Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him,
The Son of David.
[43] He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord,
saying,
[44] The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make
thine enemies thy footstool?
[45] If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?
[46] And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from
that day forth ask him any more questions.
Luke 20:41-44
The Question About David's Son
Mt 22:41-46; Mk 12:35-37
41 (Mt 1:1; Mk 12:35-37) Then Jesus said to them, "How do they say
that Christ is David's Son?
42 (Ps 110:1; Ac 2:34-35) David himself says in the Book of Psalms,
'The Lord said to my Lord,
"Sit at My right hand,
43 until I make Your enemies
Your footstool."(Ps 110:1.)'
44 David therefore calls Him 'Lord.' How is He then his Son?"
[41] And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son?
[42] And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my
Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
[43] Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
[44] David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?
Mark 12:38-40
The Denouncing of the Scribes
Mt 23:1-36; Lk 20:45-47
38 (Lk 11:43; Mt 23:1-7) He said to them in His teaching,
"Beware of the scribes, who love to go about in long robes
and love greetings in the marketplaces,
39 and the prominent seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor
at banquets,
40 (Lk 20:47; Mt 6:7) who devour widows' houses and for a pretense
make long prayers. They will receive greater condemnation."
[38] And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which
love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
[39] And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at
feasts:
[40] Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers:
these shall receive greater damnation.
Matthew 23:1-12
The Denouncing of the Scribes and Pharisees
Mk 12:38-40; Lk 11:37-52; 20:45-47
1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to His disciples,
2 (Ezr 7:6; 7:25) "The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat.
3 Therefore, whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do,
but do not do their works. For they speak, but do nothing.
4 (Lk 11:46; Ac 15:10) They fasten heavy loads that are hard to carry
and lay them on men's shoulders, but they themselves will not move
them with their finger.
5 (Dt 6:8; Mt 9:20) "They do all their works to be seen by men.
They make their Scripture boxes broad and lengthen the tassels
on their prayer shawls.
6 They love the places of honour at feasts, and the prominent seats
in the synagogues,
7 (Jn 1:38; 1:49) and greetings in the marketplaces,
and being called 'Rabbi' by men.
8 (Jas 3:1; Mt 23:10) "But do not be called 'Rabbi,'
for you have one Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brothers.
9 (Mal 1:6; Mt 7:11) And call no man on earth your father,
for you have one Father, who is in heaven.
10 Nor be called teachers, for you have one Teacher, the Christ.
11 He who is greatest among you shall be your servant.
12 (Lk 14:11; 18:14) For he who exalts himself will be humbled,
and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
[1] Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,
[2] Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:
[3] All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but
do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
[4] For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on
men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their
fingers.
[5] But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their
phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
[6] And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the
synagogues,
[7] And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
[8] But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all
ye are brethren.
[9] And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father,
which is in heaven.
[10] Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
[11] But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
[12] And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall
humble himself shall be exalted.
Luke 20:45-47
The Denouncing of the Scribes
Mt 23:1-36; Mk 12:38-40; Lk 11:37-54
45 Then as all the people heard, He said to His disciples,
46 (Lk 11:43; 14:7) "Beware of the scribes who desire to walk
in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces
and the prominent seats in the synagogues and the seats
of honor at banquets,
47 (Mk 12:40) who devour widows' houses and for a pretense
make long prayers. They will receive greater condemnation."
[45] Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,
[46] Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love
greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the
chief rooms at feasts;
[47] Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same
shall receive greater damnation.
Matthew 23:13-39
13 (Lk 11:52; Mt 23:27) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,
hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven against men.
For you neither enter yourselves,
nor allow those who are entering to go in.
14 (Mk 12:40; Lk 20:47) Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,
hypocrites! You devour widows' houses and for pretense
make long prayers. Therefore you will receive the greater condemnation.
15 (Ac 13:43; 2:10) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!
You travel sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he becomes one,
you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves.
16 (Mt 15:14; 23:24) "Woe to you, blind guides, who say,
'If anyone swears by the temple, it is nothing. But if anyone swears
by the gold of the temple, he is obligated.'
17 (Mt 23:19) You blind fools! Which is greater, the gold or the temple
that sanctifies the gold?
18 And you say, 'If anyone swears by the altar, it is nothing.
But if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is obligated.'
19 (Ex 29:37) You blind fools! Which is greater, the gift
or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
[13] But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the
kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither
suffer ye them that are entering to go in.
[14] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows'
houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the
greater damnation.
[15] Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and
land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more
the child of hell than yourselves.
[16] Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the
temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple,
he is a debtor!
[17] Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple
that sanctifieth the gold?
[18] And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever
sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.
[19] Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that
sanctifieth the gift?
Mark 12:41-44
The Widow's Offering
Lk 21:1-4
41 (2Ki 12:9; Jn 8:20) Jesus sat opposite the treasury
and saw how the people put money into the treasury.
Many who were rich put in much.
42 But a certain poor widow came and put in two mites, which make a farthing.
(Gk. 2 lepta. A lepton, meaning "small" or "thin," was a fraction of a penny
and the smallest coin circulated.)
43 (2Co 8:2; 8:12) He called His disciples to Him and said to them,
"Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those
who are contributing to the treasury.
44 (Lk 8:43; 15:12) They all contributed out of their abundance.
But she, out of her poverty, put in all that she had, her entire livelihood."
[41] And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast
money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
[42] And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which
make a farthing.
[43] And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say
unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have
cast into the treasury:
[44] For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did
cast in all that she had, even all her living.
Luke 21:1-4
The Widow's Offering
Mk 12:41-44
1 (Mk 12:41-44; Jn 8:20) He looked up and saw the rich putting
their gifts in the treasury.
2 (Mk 12:42) He also saw a poor widow putting in two mites,
(Gk. 2 lepta. A lepton, meaning "small" or "thin," is a fraction
of a penny and about 1/128 of a denarius, which was a day's wage.
A Jewish bronze or copper coin, it was the smallest coin circulated.)
32 (Co 8:12) and He said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put
in more than all of them.
4 (Lk 8:43) For all these out of their abundance have put in their gifts
for God. But she out of her poverty has put in all the living she had."
[1] And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the
treasury.
[2] And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.
[3] And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast
in more than they all:
[4] For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God:
but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.
2) Our Daily Bread for 30 October 2023 titled
Smartphone Compassion
Exodus 34:1-8
The New Stone Tablets
1 (Ex 32:19; 31:18; 32:16) Now the Lord said to Moses,
"Cut out for yourself two tablets of stone like the first,
and I will write on these tablets the words
that were on the first tablets, which you broke.
2 (Ex 19:20) Be ready in the morning,
and come up in the morning to Mount Sinai,
and present yourself there to Me on the top of the mountain.
3 (Ex 19:12-13; 19:21) No one is to come up with you.
Do not let anyone be seen anywhere on the mountain,
and the flocks or herds may not graze in front of the mountain."
4 So he cut out two tablets of stone like the first,
and Moses rose up early in the morning and went up to Mount Sinai,
just as the Lord had commanded him,
and took in his hand the two tablets of stone.
5 (Ex 33:19; 33:9) Then the Lord descended in the cloud,
and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord.
6 (Ro 2:4; Ne 9:17; Ps 86:15) The Lord passed by before him,
and proclaimed, "The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious,
slow to anger, and abounding in goodness and truth,
7 (Ex 20:5-6; Job 10:14) keeping mercy for thousands,
forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin,
but who will by no means clear the guilty,
visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children
and on the children's children,
to the third and the fourth generation."
8 (Ex 4:31) Moses made haste and bowed to the ground and worshipped.
[1] And the LORD said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the
first: and I will write upon these tables the words that were in the first
tables, which thou brakest.
[2] And be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning unto mount
Sinai, and present thyself there to me in the top of the mount.
[3] And no man shall come up with thee, neither let any man be seen
throughout all the mount; neither let the flocks nor herds feed before that
mount.
[4] And he hewed two tables of stone like unto the first; and Moses rose up
early in the morning, and went up unto mount Sinai, as the LORD had
commanded him, and took in his hand the two tables of stone.
[5] And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and
proclaimed the name of the LORD.
[6] And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD
God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and
truth,
[7] Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and
sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of
the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the
third and to the fourth generation.
[8] And Moses made haste, and bowed his head toward the earth, and
worshipped.
Was the driver late with your food? You can use your phone to give him a
one-star rating. Did the shopkeeper treat you curtly? You can write her a
critical review. While smartphones enable us to shop, keep up with friends,
and more, they have also given us the power to publicly rate each other.
And this can be a problem.
Rating each other this way is problematic because judgments can be made
without context. The driver gets rated poorly for a late delivery due
to circumstances out of his control. The shopkeeper gets a negative review
when she'd been up all night with a sick child.
How can we avoid rating others unfairly like this?
By imitating God's character. In Exodus 34:6-7, God describes Himself as
"compassionate and gracious"-meaning He wouldn't judge our failures without
context; "slow to anger"-meaning He wouldn't post a negative review after one
bad experience; "abounding in love"-meaning His correctives are for our good,
not to get revenge; and "forgiving [of] sin"-meaning our lives don't have to
be defined by our one-star days. Since God's character is to be the basis of
ours (Matthew 6:33), we can avoid the harshness smartphones enable by using
ours as He would.
In the online age, we can all rate others harshly.
May the Holy Spirit empower us to bring a little compassion today.
By: Sheridan Voysey
Reflect & Pray
How can you show more compassion to others?
What characteristic of God do you most need to imitate when online?
Holy Spirit, please grow the fruit of godly
character in me today, especially when I’m online.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 2 - Due Season
Gal 6:9
9 And let us not grow weary in doing good,
for in due season we shall reap, if we do not give up.
9 And let us not be weary in well doing:
for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Jackie's preschool class took on an exciting project: they were going to grow
flowers from seeds, Each child took the seed, planted it carefully in the
bedding soil, watered, and waited. But Jackie couldn't wait. Every day
for a week he ran to the window box, looked for his plants, poked, prodded,
unplanted the seeds and then planted them again. "It's no use,"
he pouted after the first week. "Nothing's gonna grow in there."
We live in an instant society - microwave dinners, quick fixes, easy answers.
We are conditioned by our environment to expect - even to demand -
immediate response, and when we have to wait,
we become impatient and irritable.
Paul's exhortation to the Galatians, "Let us not become weary in doing good,"
is as appropriate for twentieth-century believers as it was for the new church
at Galatia. We lose motivation when we don't see results,
and weariness sets in.
If our work does not seem to be producing as we hope, we want to abandon it
and move on to a new project.
But God says, "You will reap a harvest if you don't give up." We give up too
soon in our prayers for a loved one's salvation. We abandon hope too readily
when we don't see spiritual growth in our own lives, when our investment in
another's spiritual maturity seems to have no return. The Lord says,
"The harvest is coming; be patient; trust me."
In due season the harvest comes; when it's the right time. When the seed has
had time to germinate, when the roots are string enough, when the conditions
are right, the reaping time will come. But we must be willing to wait for
the due season, the moment of ripeness, when our labor brings its return.
Application
a) Have I ever felt that my spiritual labours have produced no harvest at all?
b) What does it mean to my own spiritual growth that there is a "due season"
for reaping the harvest?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Genesis 30:43
The man became exceedingly prosperous and had many sheep
and female servants and male servants and camels and donkeys.
And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle,
and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are anxious
Phil 4:4-7
4 (Php 3:1; Ro 12:12 Rejoice in the Lord always.
Again I will say, rejoice!
5 (Jas 5:8-9) Let everyone come to know your gentleness.
The Lord is at hand.
6 (Eph 6:18; Mt 6:25-33) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything,
by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known
to God.
7 (Jn 14:27; Col 3:15; Isa 26:3) And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Prince Edward Island
Total population 146300
Muslim population (est.) 1127
Charlottetown does not currently (fall 2014) have a local CNMM network.
Pray with us for God's people to come together in reaching Muslims
cooperatively across denominational and organisational lines.
More than 200 attended the Eid festival at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic
month of fasting during daylight hours and the reading of the Qur'an, at
the Dar as-Salam mosque in 2014. This second mosque established
in Charlottetown, the other being the Muslims Association of PEI.
As of mid-2014,there are between 250 to 300 families, mostly in Charlottetown.
The Muslims of Charlottetown see their community as symbolically important
for this nation since this is known as the "birthplace of Canada". Yet we were
established as the "Dominion of Canada" with an appeal not only to
monarchial authority, but even more to God's higher Biblical authority as
shown in Psalm 72:8, "May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth."
Let us intercede together for:
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
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 and pray to love you neighbours as yourself
and pray to be a joyful giver.
Pray to the Lord: "Holy Spirit, please grow the fruit of godly
character in me today, especially when I’m online. "
Pray to the Lord and pray not be weary in well doing.
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember His Blessings and goodness.
Pray to the Lord and pray for the Peace of God in your life.
Pray for Prince Edward Island and her Muslim populations
- the growing Muslim population of Charlottetown and spreading
outward through PEI to encounter the Prince of Peace.
- believers to have faith and vision to reach out to the Muslim Community
in contextual ways to share the Gospel
- churches and ministries to rise up in wisdom, knowledge and understanding,
giving and training, coaching and encouragement to believers reaching
out to Muslims locally.
- a prayer movement to be established, feeding a growing move of Yahweh's
Spirit in His churches and people , and an awakening an openness
and spiritual hunger in Muslims for relationship with the Father
through the Son.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray for God's will to be done where you live and throughout
society, as it is in Heaven
Pray that in kindness God will lead many to repentance in your city
or community, and across our nation.
Pray for the protection of evangelists who are risking
their lives to minister in Somalia .
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.