Day 8 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 8 January reflections
Day 8, 8 January 2024
1) Job 24-27
Job 24
1 (Ac 1:7) "Since times of judgment are not kept by the Almighty,
why do they who know Him not see His days?
2(Dt 19:14; 27:17) Some remove the landmarks;
they violently take away flocks and feed on them.
3 (Dt 24:6) They drive away the donkey of the orphan;
they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
4 (Pr 28:28; Job 24:14) They turn away the needy;
the poor of the earth are forced to hide.
5 (Job 39:5-7; Ps 104:23) Behold, as wild donkeys in the desert,
they go out to their work, rising early for a prey.
The wilderness yields food for them and for their children.
6 They gather their fodder in the field,
and they glean in the vineyard of the wicked.
7 (Ex 22:26-27; Job 22:6) They cause the naked to lodge without clothing,
and they have no covering in the cold.
8 (La 4:5) They are wet with the showers of the mountains
and embrace the rock for want of a shelter.
9 They snatch the fatherless from the breast
and take a pledge from the poor.
10 They cause him to go naked without clothing,
and they take away the sheaf from the hungry.
11 They press out oil within their walls
and tread their winepresses, yet suffer thirst.
12 Men groan from outside the city,
and the soul of the wounded cries out;
yet God does not charge them with wrong.
13 (Jn 3:19-2)0 "They are those who rebel against the light;
they do not know its ways
nor abide in its paths.
14 The murderer, rising with the light, kills the poor and needy,
and in the night he is like a thief.
15 (Ps 10:11) Also the eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight,
saying, 'No eye will see me';
and he disguises his face.
16 (Jn 3:20) In the dark they break into houses,
which they had marked for themselves in the daytime;
they do not know the light.
17 (Job 3:5) For the morning is the same to them as the shadow of death;
if someone recognizes them,
they are in the terrors of the shadow of death.
18 "He is swift as the waters.
Their portion is cursed in the earth.
They do not turn toward the way of the vineyards.
19 (Job 21:13) Drought and heat consume the snow waters;
so the grave consumes those who have sinned.
20 (Pr 10:7; Da 4:14) The womb will forget him;
the worm will feed sweetly on him;
he will be remembered no more,
and wickedness will be broken like a tree.
21 He preys on the barren who do not bear,
and does no good for the widow.
22 But God draws the mighty away with His power;
He rises up, and no man is sure of life.
23 (Pr 15:3) He gives them security, and they rely on it;
yet His eyes are on their ways.
24 (Ps 37:10) They are exalted for a little while but are gone and brought low;
they are taken out of the way like all others
and cut off as the tops of the grain.
25 (Job 9:24) "If it is not so, who will prove me a liar
and make my speech worth nothing?"
Job 24
1 Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty,
Do they that know him not see his days?
2 Some remove the landmarks;
They violently take away flocks, and feed thereof.
3 They drive away the ass of the fatherless,
They take the widow's ox for a pledge.
4 They turn the needy out of the way:
The poor of the earth hide themselves together.
5 Behold, as wild asses in the desert,
Go they forth to their work; rising betimes for a prey:
The wilderness yieldeth food for them and for their children.
6 They reap every one his corn in the field:
And they gather the vintage of the wicked.
7 They cause the naked to lodge without clothing,
That they have no covering in the cold.
8 They are wet with the showers of the mountains,
And embrace the rock for want of a shelter.
9 They pluck the fatherless from the breast,
And take a pledge of the poor.
10 They cause him to go naked without clothing,
And they take away the sheaf from the hungry;
11 Which make oil within their walls,
And tread their winepresses, and suffer thirst.
12 Men groan from out of the city,
And the soul of the wounded crieth out:
Yet God layeth not folly to them.
13 They are of those that rebel against the light;
They know not the ways thereof,
Nor abide in the paths thereof.
14 The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy,
And in the night is as a thief.
15 The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight,
Saying, No eye shall see me:
And disguiseth his face.
16 In the dark they dig through houses,
Which they had marked for themselves in the daytime:
They know not the light.
17 For the morning is to them even as the shadow of death:
If one know them, they are in the terrors of the shadow of death.
18 He is swift as the waters;
Their portion is cursed in the earth:
He beholdeth not the way of the vineyards.
19 Drought and heat consume the snow waters:
So doth the grave those which have sinned.
20 The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him;
He shall be no more remembered;
And wickedness shall be broken as a tree.
21 He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not:
And doeth not good to the widow.
22 He draweth also the mighty with his power:
He riseth up, and no man is sure of life.
23 Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth;
Yet his eyes are upon their ways.
24 They are exalted for a little while, but are gone
And brought low; they are taken out of the way as all other,
And cut off as the tops of the ears of corn.
25 And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar,
And make my speech nothing worth?
(The Lord knows everything)
Job 25
Bildad Speaks: Man Cannot Be Righteous
1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered:
2 "Dominion and fear are with Him;
He makes peace in His high places.
3 (Jas 1:17; Mt 5:45) Is there any number to His armies?
And upon whom does His light not rise?
4 (Job 9:2; 4:17-19) How then can man be righteous with God?
Or how can he who is born of a woman be clean?
5 Behold, even the moon does not shine,
and the stars are not pure in His sight;
6 (Ps 22:6; Isa 41:14) how much less man, who is a maggot?
And the son of man, who is a worm?"
Job 25
Bildad's Speech
1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,
2 Dominion and fear are with him,
He maketh peace in his high places.
3 Is there any number of his armies?
And upon whom doth not his light arise?
4 How then can man be justified with God?
Or how can he be clean that is born of a woman?
5 Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not;
Yea, the stars are not pure in his sight.
6 How much less man, that is a worm?
And the son of man, which is a worm?
(Man is sinful, yes, but the Lord makes a way)
Job 26
Job Replies: God's Majesty Is Unsearchable
1 But Job answered:
2 "How have you helped him who is without power?
How have you saved the arm that has no strength?
3 How have you counseled him who has no wisdom?
And how have you plentifully declared sound knowledge?
4 To whom have you uttered words?
And whose breath came from you?
5 (Ge 6:4; Ps 88:10) "The departed spirits tremble under the waters,
and their inhabitants.
6 (Ps 139:8; Pr 15:11) The underworld is naked before Him,
and destruction has no covering.
7 (Job 9:8; Ge 1:1-2) He stretches out the north over empty space,
He hangs the earth upon nothing.
8 (Pr 30:4) He binds up the waters in His thick clouds,
and the cloud is not broken under them.
9 (Ps 97:2) He covers the face of the full moon
and spreads His cloud over it.
10 (Job 38:8-11; Pr 8:29) He has circled the waters with boundaries,
until the day and night come to an end.
11 The pillars of heaven tremble
and are astonished at His reproof.
12 (Isa 51:15; Jer 31:35) He divides the sea with His power,
and by His understanding He strikes through the proud.
13 (Isa 27:1; Ge 1:2) By His breath He has made fair the heavens;
His hand has formed the fleeing serpent.
14 Indeed, these are but a part of His ways,
and how small a whisper we hear of Him!
But the thunder of His power who can understand?"
Job's Reply
1 But Job answered and said,
2 How hast thou helped him that is without power?
How savest thou the arm that hath no strength?
3 How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom?
And how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
4 To whom hast thou uttered words?
And whose spirit came from thee?
5 Dead things are formed
From under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof.
6 Hell is naked before him,
And destruction hath no covering.
7 He stretcheth out the north over the empty place,
And hangeth the earth upon nothing.
8 He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds;
And the cloud is not rent under them.
9 He holdeth back the face of his throne,
And spreadeth his cloud upon it.
10 He hath compassed the waters with bounds,
Until the day and night come to an end.
11 The pillars of heaven tremble
And are astonished at his reproof.
12 He divideth the sea with his power,
And by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.
13 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens;
His hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
14 Lo, these are parts of his ways:
But how little a portion is heard of him?
But the thunder of his power who can understand?
Job 27
Job's Last Words to His Friends
1 (Nu 23:7; Job 29:1)Moreover Job continued his discourse:
2 (Job 34:5; 2Ki 4:27) "As God lives, who has taken away my judgment,
and the Almighty, who has made my soul bitter,
3 (Ge 2:7; Job 33:4) all the while my spirit is in me,
and the breath of God is in my nostrils,
4 (Job 13:7) my lips will not speak wickedness,
nor my tongue utter deceit.
5 (Job 2:9; 13:15) God forbid that I should justify you.
Until I die I will not put away my integrity from me.
6 (Job 2:3; Ac 24:16) My righteousness I hold fast and will not let it go;
my heart will not reproach me as long as I live.
7 "Let my enemy be like the wicked,
and he who rises up against me like the unrighteous.
8 (Job 11:20; 8:13) For what is the hope of the hypocrite,
though he may gain much, when God takes away his soul?
9 (Pr 1:28; Isa 1:15) Will God hear his cry
when trouble comes upon him?
10 (Job 22:26-27; Ps 37:4) Will he delight himself in the Almighty?
Will he always call upon God?
11 "I will teach you about the hand of God;
what is with the Almighty I will not conceal.
12 Look, all of you have seen it;
why then have you become altogether vain?
13 "This is the portion of a wicked man with God,
and the inheritance that oppressors receive from the Almighty:
14 (Dt 28:41) If his children are multiplied, it is for the sword,
and his offspring will not be satisfied with bread.
15 (Ps 78:64) Those who survive him will be buried in death,
and their widows will not weep.
16 (Zec 9:3) Though he heaps up silver like the dust
and piles up clothing like the clay,
17 (Ecc 2:26; Pr 13:22) he may pile it up, but the just will wear it,
and the innocent will divide the silver.
18 (Job 8:14-15; Isa 1:8) He builds his house like a moth,
and like a booth that the watchman makes.
19 (Job 24:24; Jer 8:2) The rich man will lie down, but he will not be gathered;
he opens his eyes, and he is not.
20 (Job 15:21; 18:11) Terrors overtake him like floodwaters;
a tempest steals him away in the night.
21 The east wind carries him away, and he departs;
it sweeps him out of his place.
22 For God will cast it upon him and not spare;
he would flee from its power.
23 (La 2:15; Zep 2:15) Men will clap their hands at him
and will hiss him out of his place.
Job 27
1 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,
2 As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment;
And the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul;
3 All the while my breath is in me,
And the spirit of God is in my nostrils;
4 My lips shall not speak wickedness,
Nor my tongue utter deceit.
5 God forbid that I should justify you:
Till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.
6 My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go:
My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.
7 Let mine enemy be as the wicked,
And he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous.
8 For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained,
When God taketh away his soul?
9 Will God hear his cry
When trouble cometh upon him?
10 Will he delight himself in the Almighty?
Will he always call upon God?
11 I will teach you by the hand of God:
That which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.
12 Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it;
Why then are ye thus altogether vain?
13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God,
And the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty.
14 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword:
And his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.
15 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death:
And his widows shall not weep.
16 Though he heap up silver as the dust,
And prepare raiment as the clay;
17 He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on,
And the innocent shall divide the silver.
18 He buildeth his house as a moth,
And as a booth that the keeper maketh.
19 The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered:
He openeth his eyes, and he is not.
20 Terrors take hold on him as waters,
A tempest stealeth him away in the night.
21 The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth:
And as a storm hurleth him out of his place.
22 For God shall cast upon him, and not spare:
He would fain flee out of his hand.
23 Men shall clap their hands at him,
And shall hiss him out of his place.
2) Our Daily Bread for 8 January 2024 titled
Willing Savior By Xochitl Dixon
Romans 5:6-8
6 (Ro 4:25; 5:8_ While we were yet weak, in due time Christ died
for the ungodly.
7 Rarely for a righteous man will one die. Yet perhaps for a good man
some would even dare to die.
8 (Jn 15:13; 1Pe 3:18) But God demonstrates His own love toward us,
in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
[6] For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the
ungodly.
[7] For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a
good man some would even dare to die.
[8] But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us.
While driving late at night, Nicholas saw a house on fire. He parked in the
driveway, rushed into the burning home, and led four children to safety. When
the teenage babysitter realized one of the siblings was still inside, she told
Nicholas. Without hesitation, he reentered the inferno. Trapped on the second
floor with the six-year-old girl, Nicholas broke a window. He jumped to safety
with the child in his arms, just as emergency teams arrived at the scene.
Choosing concern for others over himself, he rescued all the children.
Nicholas demonstrated heroism by his willingness to sacrifice his safety for the
sake of others. This powerful act of love reflects the kind of sacrificial love
shown by another willing rescuer who gave His life to deliver us from sin and
death-Jesus. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died
for the ungodly." (Romans 5:6). The apostle Paul emphasized that Jesus-fully
God in the flesh and fully man-chose to lay His life down and pay the price for
our sins, a price we could never pay on our own. "But God commendeth his love
toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (v.
.
As we thank and trust Jesus, our willing Saviour, He can empower us to love
others sacrificially with our words and actions.
How do you feel when you consider the price Jesus willingly paid because He
loves you? How can you put the needs of others before yourself this week?
Dear Jesus, help me trust in Your provision as I place others first today.
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) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Romans 13:7-8
7 (Mt 17:25; 22:21) Render to all what is due them: taxes to whom taxes
are due, respect to whom respect is due, fear to whom fear is due,
and honor to whom honour is due.
8 (Ro 13:10; Mt 7:12) Owe no one anything, except to love one another,
for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.
7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due;
custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth
another hath fulfilled the law.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Eternal Faithfulness
Ps 117
1 Praise the Lord, all you nations! Exalt Him, all you peoples!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For His merciful kindness is great toward us,
and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
1 O praise the LORD,
All ye nations: Praise him, all ye people.
2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us:
And the truth of the LORD endureth for ever.
Praise ye the LORD.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
2015 Population - 4631302 Muslims about 136493
British Columbia - British Columbia's Muslim Population is growing constantly.
Every week there are immigrants ad refugees coming to the Greater Vancouver
and surrounding areas. There are also significant Muslim student populations
in our colleges and universities. Some have even suggested that there are
between 4000 and 5000 Saudi Arabian students alone, without counting all
other nationalities.
Greater Vancouver has an estimated 180000 Muslims, and there are significant
and growing communities in the Fraser Valley such as in Langley, Abbotsford,
Chilliwack, etc. Including these communities the total population for this
region is about 200000.
Of these, there are an estimated 100000 Iranians, 35000 Arabs, 15000 Ismailis,
more than 20000 Afghanis, 10000 South Asian Muslims, 3000 Turks, and small
numbers from other countries such as Sudan, Somalia, Albania, etc.
We are seeing some Muslims coming to Christ and we rejoice in that.
A few people also have some ongoing ministry to Muslims in the area,
for which we also rejoice. Let us agree in that
- the church will catch a vision to pray,
and a burden to train outreach to Muslims
- the church will press in to participate in effective
discipleship of these new Muslim background believers.
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 "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.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- 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, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
8th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer
and never cease to call upon God
(
Is 62:6
6 (Isa 52:8; Ps 74:2) I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem,
who shall never hold their peace day nor night.
You who remind the Lord, do not keep silent;
6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold
their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,
Ps 5:3
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord, in the morning You will hear my voice;
in the morning I will direct my prayer to You, and I will watch expectantly.
3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD;
In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
Ps 55:17
17 Evening and morning and at noon, I will make my complaint and murmur,
and He will hear my voice.
17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud:
And he shall hear my voice.
)
b) Pray for the province of Manitoba
I) Pray for the leaders of Manitoba, that God's Spirit would influence them
to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.
( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings
and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life
in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and
acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved,
and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus .
8 ) 14 Days of Prayer and Fasting
POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - Day 1
DEVOTION:
Do you ever feel inadequate for the work God has called you to do? Are
doubts and fears gripping your heart. causing you to question your
capabilities?
Like the disciples, we may feel inadequate and ill-prepared to fulfilI God's
purposes. But it is precisely in our weakness that His strength shines
brightest. With the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. we are empowered to
share the good news of Jesus Christ with a world in need of His love and
salvation
REFLECTION:
Reflect on the significance of this promise. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you
with His power to live boldly for Christ
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father. Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit. who empowers
and equips me to fulfill Your purposes. Teach me to rely on You
completely, surrendering my doubts and fears to your abiding presence
Help me to be a bold ambassador of Your love. sharing the good news of
Your Son Jesus to the ends of the earth. In Jesus' precious name. Amen
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION:
Luke 1:35
35 The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you,
and the power of the Highest will overshadow you.
Therefore the Holy One who will be born will be called the Son of God.
[35] And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come
upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore
also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of
God.
1 Corinthians 2:4
4 (Ro 15:19; 1Co 4:20) My speech and my preaching was not with enticing
words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
[4] And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's
wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
VERSE OF THE DAY
8 (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15) But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit
comes upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
[8] But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon
you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all
Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 1:8
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and give Him all your pains.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, help me trust in Your provision
as I place others first today."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Word breathe by Him.
Pray to the Lord and pray to pay those who owe you.
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him praise for His merciful kindness
Pray the church in BC will catch a vision to pray,
and a burden to train outreach to Muslims
Pray the church in BC will press in to participate in effective
discipleship of these new Muslim background believers.
Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer and never cease to call upon God
Pray that the study Bibles being distributed to Christian leaders in China
will enable them to teach and train their flocks well.
Heavenly Father. Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit. who empowers
and equips me to fulfill Your purposes. Teach me to rely on You
completely, surrendering my doubts and fears to your abiding presence
Help me to be a bold ambassador of Your love. sharing the good news of
Your Son Jesus to the ends of the earth. In Jesus' precious name. Amen
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) Job 24-27
Job 24
1 (Ac 1:7) "Since times of judgment are not kept by the Almighty,
why do they who know Him not see His days?
2(Dt 19:14; 27:17) Some remove the landmarks;
they violently take away flocks and feed on them.
3 (Dt 24:6) They drive away the donkey of the orphan;
they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
4 (Pr 28:28; Job 24:14) They turn away the needy;
the poor of the earth are forced to hide.
5 (Job 39:5-7; Ps 104:23) Behold, as wild donkeys in the desert,
they go out to their work, rising early for a prey.
The wilderness yields food for them and for their children.
6 They gather their fodder in the field,
and they glean in the vineyard of the wicked.
7 (Ex 22:26-27; Job 22:6) They cause the naked to lodge without clothing,
and they have no covering in the cold.
8 (La 4:5) They are wet with the showers of the mountains
and embrace the rock for want of a shelter.
9 They snatch the fatherless from the breast
and take a pledge from the poor.
10 They cause him to go naked without clothing,
and they take away the sheaf from the hungry.
11 They press out oil within their walls
and tread their winepresses, yet suffer thirst.
12 Men groan from outside the city,
and the soul of the wounded cries out;
yet God does not charge them with wrong.
13 (Jn 3:19-2)0 "They are those who rebel against the light;
they do not know its ways
nor abide in its paths.
14 The murderer, rising with the light, kills the poor and needy,
and in the night he is like a thief.
15 (Ps 10:11) Also the eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight,
saying, 'No eye will see me';
and he disguises his face.
16 (Jn 3:20) In the dark they break into houses,
which they had marked for themselves in the daytime;
they do not know the light.
17 (Job 3:5) For the morning is the same to them as the shadow of death;
if someone recognizes them,
they are in the terrors of the shadow of death.
18 "He is swift as the waters.
Their portion is cursed in the earth.
They do not turn toward the way of the vineyards.
19 (Job 21:13) Drought and heat consume the snow waters;
so the grave consumes those who have sinned.
20 (Pr 10:7; Da 4:14) The womb will forget him;
the worm will feed sweetly on him;
he will be remembered no more,
and wickedness will be broken like a tree.
21 He preys on the barren who do not bear,
and does no good for the widow.
22 But God draws the mighty away with His power;
He rises up, and no man is sure of life.
23 (Pr 15:3) He gives them security, and they rely on it;
yet His eyes are on their ways.
24 (Ps 37:10) They are exalted for a little while but are gone and brought low;
they are taken out of the way like all others
and cut off as the tops of the grain.
25 (Job 9:24) "If it is not so, who will prove me a liar
and make my speech worth nothing?"
Job 24
1 Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty,
Do they that know him not see his days?
2 Some remove the landmarks;
They violently take away flocks, and feed thereof.
3 They drive away the ass of the fatherless,
They take the widow's ox for a pledge.
4 They turn the needy out of the way:
The poor of the earth hide themselves together.
5 Behold, as wild asses in the desert,
Go they forth to their work; rising betimes for a prey:
The wilderness yieldeth food for them and for their children.
6 They reap every one his corn in the field:
And they gather the vintage of the wicked.
7 They cause the naked to lodge without clothing,
That they have no covering in the cold.
8 They are wet with the showers of the mountains,
And embrace the rock for want of a shelter.
9 They pluck the fatherless from the breast,
And take a pledge of the poor.
10 They cause him to go naked without clothing,
And they take away the sheaf from the hungry;
11 Which make oil within their walls,
And tread their winepresses, and suffer thirst.
12 Men groan from out of the city,
And the soul of the wounded crieth out:
Yet God layeth not folly to them.
13 They are of those that rebel against the light;
They know not the ways thereof,
Nor abide in the paths thereof.
14 The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy,
And in the night is as a thief.
15 The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight,
Saying, No eye shall see me:
And disguiseth his face.
16 In the dark they dig through houses,
Which they had marked for themselves in the daytime:
They know not the light.
17 For the morning is to them even as the shadow of death:
If one know them, they are in the terrors of the shadow of death.
18 He is swift as the waters;
Their portion is cursed in the earth:
He beholdeth not the way of the vineyards.
19 Drought and heat consume the snow waters:
So doth the grave those which have sinned.
20 The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him;
He shall be no more remembered;
And wickedness shall be broken as a tree.
21 He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not:
And doeth not good to the widow.
22 He draweth also the mighty with his power:
He riseth up, and no man is sure of life.
23 Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth;
Yet his eyes are upon their ways.
24 They are exalted for a little while, but are gone
And brought low; they are taken out of the way as all other,
And cut off as the tops of the ears of corn.
25 And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar,
And make my speech nothing worth?
(The Lord knows everything)
Job 25
Bildad Speaks: Man Cannot Be Righteous
1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered:
2 "Dominion and fear are with Him;
He makes peace in His high places.
3 (Jas 1:17; Mt 5:45) Is there any number to His armies?
And upon whom does His light not rise?
4 (Job 9:2; 4:17-19) How then can man be righteous with God?
Or how can he who is born of a woman be clean?
5 Behold, even the moon does not shine,
and the stars are not pure in His sight;
6 (Ps 22:6; Isa 41:14) how much less man, who is a maggot?
And the son of man, who is a worm?"
Job 25
Bildad's Speech
1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,
2 Dominion and fear are with him,
He maketh peace in his high places.
3 Is there any number of his armies?
And upon whom doth not his light arise?
4 How then can man be justified with God?
Or how can he be clean that is born of a woman?
5 Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not;
Yea, the stars are not pure in his sight.
6 How much less man, that is a worm?
And the son of man, which is a worm?
(Man is sinful, yes, but the Lord makes a way)
Job 26
Job Replies: God's Majesty Is Unsearchable
1 But Job answered:
2 "How have you helped him who is without power?
How have you saved the arm that has no strength?
3 How have you counseled him who has no wisdom?
And how have you plentifully declared sound knowledge?
4 To whom have you uttered words?
And whose breath came from you?
5 (Ge 6:4; Ps 88:10) "The departed spirits tremble under the waters,
and their inhabitants.
6 (Ps 139:8; Pr 15:11) The underworld is naked before Him,
and destruction has no covering.
7 (Job 9:8; Ge 1:1-2) He stretches out the north over empty space,
He hangs the earth upon nothing.
8 (Pr 30:4) He binds up the waters in His thick clouds,
and the cloud is not broken under them.
9 (Ps 97:2) He covers the face of the full moon
and spreads His cloud over it.
10 (Job 38:8-11; Pr 8:29) He has circled the waters with boundaries,
until the day and night come to an end.
11 The pillars of heaven tremble
and are astonished at His reproof.
12 (Isa 51:15; Jer 31:35) He divides the sea with His power,
and by His understanding He strikes through the proud.
13 (Isa 27:1; Ge 1:2) By His breath He has made fair the heavens;
His hand has formed the fleeing serpent.
14 Indeed, these are but a part of His ways,
and how small a whisper we hear of Him!
But the thunder of His power who can understand?"
Job's Reply
1 But Job answered and said,
2 How hast thou helped him that is without power?
How savest thou the arm that hath no strength?
3 How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom?
And how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
4 To whom hast thou uttered words?
And whose spirit came from thee?
5 Dead things are formed
From under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof.
6 Hell is naked before him,
And destruction hath no covering.
7 He stretcheth out the north over the empty place,
And hangeth the earth upon nothing.
8 He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds;
And the cloud is not rent under them.
9 He holdeth back the face of his throne,
And spreadeth his cloud upon it.
10 He hath compassed the waters with bounds,
Until the day and night come to an end.
11 The pillars of heaven tremble
And are astonished at his reproof.
12 He divideth the sea with his power,
And by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.
13 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens;
His hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
14 Lo, these are parts of his ways:
But how little a portion is heard of him?
But the thunder of his power who can understand?
Job 27
Job's Last Words to His Friends
1 (Nu 23:7; Job 29:1)Moreover Job continued his discourse:
2 (Job 34:5; 2Ki 4:27) "As God lives, who has taken away my judgment,
and the Almighty, who has made my soul bitter,
3 (Ge 2:7; Job 33:4) all the while my spirit is in me,
and the breath of God is in my nostrils,
4 (Job 13:7) my lips will not speak wickedness,
nor my tongue utter deceit.
5 (Job 2:9; 13:15) God forbid that I should justify you.
Until I die I will not put away my integrity from me.
6 (Job 2:3; Ac 24:16) My righteousness I hold fast and will not let it go;
my heart will not reproach me as long as I live.
7 "Let my enemy be like the wicked,
and he who rises up against me like the unrighteous.
8 (Job 11:20; 8:13) For what is the hope of the hypocrite,
though he may gain much, when God takes away his soul?
9 (Pr 1:28; Isa 1:15) Will God hear his cry
when trouble comes upon him?
10 (Job 22:26-27; Ps 37:4) Will he delight himself in the Almighty?
Will he always call upon God?
11 "I will teach you about the hand of God;
what is with the Almighty I will not conceal.
12 Look, all of you have seen it;
why then have you become altogether vain?
13 "This is the portion of a wicked man with God,
and the inheritance that oppressors receive from the Almighty:
14 (Dt 28:41) If his children are multiplied, it is for the sword,
and his offspring will not be satisfied with bread.
15 (Ps 78:64) Those who survive him will be buried in death,
and their widows will not weep.
16 (Zec 9:3) Though he heaps up silver like the dust
and piles up clothing like the clay,
17 (Ecc 2:26; Pr 13:22) he may pile it up, but the just will wear it,
and the innocent will divide the silver.
18 (Job 8:14-15; Isa 1:8) He builds his house like a moth,
and like a booth that the watchman makes.
19 (Job 24:24; Jer 8:2) The rich man will lie down, but he will not be gathered;
he opens his eyes, and he is not.
20 (Job 15:21; 18:11) Terrors overtake him like floodwaters;
a tempest steals him away in the night.
21 The east wind carries him away, and he departs;
it sweeps him out of his place.
22 For God will cast it upon him and not spare;
he would flee from its power.
23 (La 2:15; Zep 2:15) Men will clap their hands at him
and will hiss him out of his place.
Job 27
1 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,
2 As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment;
And the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul;
3 All the while my breath is in me,
And the spirit of God is in my nostrils;
4 My lips shall not speak wickedness,
Nor my tongue utter deceit.
5 God forbid that I should justify you:
Till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.
6 My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go:
My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.
7 Let mine enemy be as the wicked,
And he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous.
8 For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained,
When God taketh away his soul?
9 Will God hear his cry
When trouble cometh upon him?
10 Will he delight himself in the Almighty?
Will he always call upon God?
11 I will teach you by the hand of God:
That which is with the Almighty will I not conceal.
12 Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it;
Why then are ye thus altogether vain?
13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God,
And the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty.
14 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword:
And his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.
15 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death:
And his widows shall not weep.
16 Though he heap up silver as the dust,
And prepare raiment as the clay;
17 He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on,
And the innocent shall divide the silver.
18 He buildeth his house as a moth,
And as a booth that the keeper maketh.
19 The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered:
He openeth his eyes, and he is not.
20 Terrors take hold on him as waters,
A tempest stealeth him away in the night.
21 The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth:
And as a storm hurleth him out of his place.
22 For God shall cast upon him, and not spare:
He would fain flee out of his hand.
23 Men shall clap their hands at him,
And shall hiss him out of his place.
2) Our Daily Bread for 8 January 2024 titled
Willing Savior By Xochitl Dixon
Romans 5:6-8
6 (Ro 4:25; 5:8_ While we were yet weak, in due time Christ died
for the ungodly.
7 Rarely for a righteous man will one die. Yet perhaps for a good man
some would even dare to die.
8 (Jn 15:13; 1Pe 3:18) But God demonstrates His own love toward us,
in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
[6] For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the
ungodly.
[7] For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a
good man some would even dare to die.
[8] But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us.
While driving late at night, Nicholas saw a house on fire. He parked in the
driveway, rushed into the burning home, and led four children to safety. When
the teenage babysitter realized one of the siblings was still inside, she told
Nicholas. Without hesitation, he reentered the inferno. Trapped on the second
floor with the six-year-old girl, Nicholas broke a window. He jumped to safety
with the child in his arms, just as emergency teams arrived at the scene.
Choosing concern for others over himself, he rescued all the children.
Nicholas demonstrated heroism by his willingness to sacrifice his safety for the
sake of others. This powerful act of love reflects the kind of sacrificial love
shown by another willing rescuer who gave His life to deliver us from sin and
death-Jesus. "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died
for the ungodly." (Romans 5:6). The apostle Paul emphasized that Jesus-fully
God in the flesh and fully man-chose to lay His life down and pay the price for
our sins, a price we could never pay on our own. "But God commendeth his love
toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (v.
.As we thank and trust Jesus, our willing Saviour, He can empower us to love
others sacrificially with our words and actions.
How do you feel when you consider the price Jesus willingly paid because He
loves you? How can you put the needs of others before yourself this week?
Dear Jesus, help me trust in Your provision as I place others first today.
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) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Romans 13:7-8
7 (Mt 17:25; 22:21) Render to all what is due them: taxes to whom taxes
are due, respect to whom respect is due, fear to whom fear is due,
and honor to whom honour is due.
8 (Ro 13:10; Mt 7:12) Owe no one anything, except to love one another,
for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.
7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due;
custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth
another hath fulfilled the law.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Eternal Faithfulness
Ps 117
1 Praise the Lord, all you nations! Exalt Him, all you peoples!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For His merciful kindness is great toward us,
and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
1 O praise the LORD,
All ye nations: Praise him, all ye people.
2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us:
And the truth of the LORD endureth for ever.
Praise ye the LORD.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
2015 Population - 4631302 Muslims about 136493
British Columbia - British Columbia's Muslim Population is growing constantly.
Every week there are immigrants ad refugees coming to the Greater Vancouver
and surrounding areas. There are also significant Muslim student populations
in our colleges and universities. Some have even suggested that there are
between 4000 and 5000 Saudi Arabian students alone, without counting all
other nationalities.
Greater Vancouver has an estimated 180000 Muslims, and there are significant
and growing communities in the Fraser Valley such as in Langley, Abbotsford,
Chilliwack, etc. Including these communities the total population for this
region is about 200000.
Of these, there are an estimated 100000 Iranians, 35000 Arabs, 15000 Ismailis,
more than 20000 Afghanis, 10000 South Asian Muslims, 3000 Turks, and small
numbers from other countries such as Sudan, Somalia, Albania, etc.
We are seeing some Muslims coming to Christ and we rejoice in that.
A few people also have some ongoing ministry to Muslims in the area,
for which we also rejoice. Let us agree in that
- the church will catch a vision to pray,
and a burden to train outreach to Muslims
- the church will press in to participate in effective
discipleship of these new Muslim background believers.
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 "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.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- 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, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
8th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer
and never cease to call upon God
(
Is 62:6
6 (Isa 52:8; Ps 74:2) I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem,
who shall never hold their peace day nor night.
You who remind the Lord, do not keep silent;
6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold
their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,
Ps 5:3
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord, in the morning You will hear my voice;
in the morning I will direct my prayer to You, and I will watch expectantly.
3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD;
In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
Ps 55:17
17 Evening and morning and at noon, I will make my complaint and murmur,
and He will hear my voice.
17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud:
And he shall hear my voice.
)
b) Pray for the province of Manitoba
I) Pray for the leaders of Manitoba, that God's Spirit would influence them
to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.
( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings
and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life
in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and
acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved,
and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus .
8 ) 14 Days of Prayer and Fasting
POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - Day 1
DEVOTION:
Do you ever feel inadequate for the work God has called you to do? Are
doubts and fears gripping your heart. causing you to question your
capabilities?
Like the disciples, we may feel inadequate and ill-prepared to fulfilI God's
purposes. But it is precisely in our weakness that His strength shines
brightest. With the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. we are empowered to
share the good news of Jesus Christ with a world in need of His love and
salvation
REFLECTION:
Reflect on the significance of this promise. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you
with His power to live boldly for Christ
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father. Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit. who empowers
and equips me to fulfill Your purposes. Teach me to rely on You
completely, surrendering my doubts and fears to your abiding presence
Help me to be a bold ambassador of Your love. sharing the good news of
Your Son Jesus to the ends of the earth. In Jesus' precious name. Amen
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION:
Luke 1:35
35 The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you,
and the power of the Highest will overshadow you.
Therefore the Holy One who will be born will be called the Son of God.
[35] And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come
upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore
also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of
God.
1 Corinthians 2:4
4 (Ro 15:19; 1Co 4:20) My speech and my preaching was not with enticing
words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
[4] And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's
wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
VERSE OF THE DAY
8 (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15) But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit
comes upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
[8] But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon
you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all
Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 1:8
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and give Him all your pains.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, help me trust in Your provision
as I place others first today."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Word breathe by Him.
Pray to the Lord and pray to pay those who owe you.
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him praise for His merciful kindness
Pray the church in BC will catch a vision to pray,
and a burden to train outreach to Muslims
Pray the church in BC will press in to participate in effective
discipleship of these new Muslim background believers.
Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer and never cease to call upon God
Pray that the study Bibles being distributed to Christian leaders in China
will enable them to teach and train their flocks well.
Heavenly Father. Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit. who empowers
and equips me to fulfill Your purposes. Teach me to rely on You
completely, surrendering my doubts and fears to your abiding presence
Help me to be a bold ambassador of Your love. sharing the good news of
Your Son Jesus to the ends of the earth. In Jesus' precious name. Amen
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.