Day 180 - 29 June 2021 reflections
Day 180, 29 June 2021
2 Chron 19-23
2 Chronicles 19
1 But Jehoshaphat king of Judah returned to his palace in Jerusalem in peace.
2 (1Ki 16:1; 2Ch 16:7) And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet
him, and he said to King Jehoshaphat, "How do you help those who are wicked
and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, wrath has gone out against
you from the Lord.
3 (2Ch 12:12; 1Ki 14:13) However, some good things are found in you for you
swept away the Asherah poles from the land,
and you set your heart to seek after God."
The Reforms of Jehoshaphat
4 (2Ch 15:8-13) Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, but he went out
among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim,
and he brought them back to the Lord God of their fathers.
5 (Dt 16:18-20) And he set judges in the land among
all the fortified cities of Judah, one by one.
6 (Dt 1:17) And he said to the judges, "Consider carefully what you do
because you do not judge according to man but the Lord, a
nd He is with you in the matter of judgment.
7 (Ge 18:25; Dt 32:4) So now may the fear of the Lord be on you.
Consider and act well because there is no injustice, partiality,
or bribe taking with the Lord our God."
8 (2Ch 17:8-9) Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem
some from the Levites and the priests and some from the heads of the families
of Israel, in order to render judgment and decide disputes before the Lord;
and they lived in Jerusalem.
9 (2Sa 23:3) And he commanded them, "So you will act in the fear of the Lord,
in honesty, and with a complete heart.
10 (Dt 17:8-13) And any dispute that comes before you all from your brothers
who live in their cities, concerning bloodshed or offenses against law
or commandment, against statutes or judgments, you will warn them,
lest they trespass against the Lord and wrath come upon you and your brothers.
Do this, and you will not trespass.
11 (1Ch 26:30; 2Ch 19:8) "Note that Amariah the chief priest is over you
in all matters of the Lord; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael,
the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters;
also, the Levites will be officials before you.
Deal courageously, and the Lord will be with the good."
2 Chronicles 20
Jehoshaphat Defeats Moab and Ammon
1 After that, the Moabites and the Ammonites, together with some Meunites,
[Or Abi in 2Ki 18:2.] came against Jehoshaphat for battle.
2 (Ge 14:7; 1Sa 23:29) And some came and declared this to Jehoshaphat,
"A large multitude is coming against you from across the Dead Sea f
rom Edom; and observe, they are in Hazezon Tamar" (that is, En Gedi).
3 (2Ch 19:3; 1Sa 7:6) Then Jehoshaphat was fearful and set himself to seek
the Lord, and he called for a fast throughout all Judah.
4 And Judah was assembled to seek the Lord; even from all the cities of Judah,
they came to obtain aid from the Lord.
5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the midst of the assembly of Judah
and Jerusalem in the house of the Lord before the new courtyard,
6 (1Ch 29:11-12; Dt 4:39; Da 4:17) and he said:
"O Lord God of our fathers, are You not God in the heavens?
And do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations?
In Your hand are strength and might, and there is no one who can oppose You.
7 (Isa 41:8; Jas 2:23) Did You not, our God, drive out those who lived
in this land before Your people Israel, and You gave it perpetually
to the descendants of Abraham, who was in covenant love with You.
8 And they have dwelled in it and have built in it for You a sanctuary
for Your name saying,
9 (2Ch 6:20; 6:28-30) 'If disaster comes upon us, the sword, or judgment,
or pestilence, or famine, then we will stand before this temple
and before You because Your name is in this temple.
And we will cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear and deliver.'
10 (Nu 20:17-21; Dt 2:4-5) "Now here are the sons of Ammon and Moab
and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came
out of the land of Egypt, when they turned away from them
and did not destroy them.
11 (Ps 83:3-12) See how they are rewarding us by coming to drive us out
of Your possession, which You have given us to inherit.
12 (Ps 25:15; Jdg 11:27) O our God, will You not render judgment on them?
For we have not strength enough to stand before this great army that is
coming against us. And we do not know what we should do,
but our eyes are on You."
13 Now all of Judah was standing before the Lord,
even their infants, wives, and children.
14 (2Ch 15:1; 24:20) And in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the Lord
came on Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel,
the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from the line of Asaph.
15 (1Sa 17:47; 2Ch 32:7-8) And he said, "Pay attention all Judah,
and those dwelling in Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat:
Thus says the Lord to you, 'Do not fear, nor be dismayed
because of this great army, for the battle is not yours, but God's.
16 Tomorrow, go down against them. They will travel up by the Ascent of Ziz.
You will find them at the back of the valley, before the Wilderness of Jeruel.
17 (2Ch 15:2; Ex 14:13-14) It will not be necessary for you to fight
in this conflict. Take your positions, stand, and observe the deliverance
of the Lord for you, O Judah and Jerusalem.' Do not fear or be filled
with terror. Tomorrow, go out before them, and the Lord will be with you."
18 (Ex 4:31) Then Jehoshaphat bowed his face to the ground, and all Judah
and those dwelling in Jerusalem fell before the Lord to worship Him.
19 And the Levites from the descendants of the Kohathites and Korahites
rose up to praise the Lord God of Israel with a very loud voice.
20 (Isa 7:9; 2Sa 14:2) So they rose up early in the morning and went out
to the Wilderness of Tekoa. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood
and said, "Listen to me, Judah and those dwelling in Jerusalem.
Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be supported.
Believe His prophets, and you will succeed."
21 (1Ch 16:29; 16:34) And he consulted with the people and then appointed
singers for the Lord and those praising Him in holy attire as they went
before those equipped for battle saying,
"Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever."
22 (Jdg 7:22; 2Ch 13:13) When they began singing and praising, the Lord set
ambushes against Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah;
so they were defeated.
23 (Jdg 7:22; 1Sa 14:20) Then the Ammonites and Moabites stood up against
those dwelling from Mount Seir to destroy and finish them. Then when they made
an end of the inhabitants of Seir, each man attacked his companion
to destroy each other.
24 And Judah came to the watchtower of the wilderness, and they turned
to the vast army and saw only corpses lying on the ground.
And no one was spared.
25 Then Jehoshaphat and his people came to gather their plunder,
and they found among them an abundance of riches with the corpses,
and precious jewelry, which they took for themselves, more than they
could carry. They were gathering the plunder for three days
because there was so much to carry.
26 On the fourth day they gathered at the Valley of Berakah,
because there they blessed the Lord. For this reason people have called
the name of this place the Valley of Berakah until this day.
27 (Ne 12:43) Then they all returned, every man from Judah and Jerusalem,
with Jehoshaphat as their head, to Jerusalem with joy because the Lord made
them rejoice because of the death of their enemies.
28 So they entered Jerusalem with harps, lyres,
and trumpets to the house of the Lord.
29 (2Ch 17:10; Ge 35:5) And it happened that the terror of God was on
all the kingdoms of the lands who heard that the Lord had fought
against the enemies of Israel.
30 (2Ch 14:6-7; 15:15) So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was quiet,
because his God gave him rest on all sides.
The End of Jehoshaphat's Reign
1Ki 22:41-50
31 And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was 35 years old when he began
his reign, and he was king in Jerusalem for twenty-five years.
The name of his mother was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.
32 He walked in the way of his father Asa, and he did not turn aside
from doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord.
33 (2Ch 17:6; 19:3) Only the high places were not taken down.
The people had yet to set their hearts to the God of their fathers.
34 (1Ki 16:1; 2Ch 19:2) And the remainder of the acts of Jehoshaphat,
from beginning to end, are written in the annals of Jehu son of Hanani,
which are taken up in the book of the kings of Israel.
35 (1Ki 22:48-49) Also, Jehoshaphat king of Judah was united
with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly.
36 Jehoshaphat joined with him to make ships to travel to Tarshish,
and they made ships in Ezion Geber.
37 (Pr 13:20; 2Ch 9:21) And Eliezer son of Dodavahu from Mareshah
prophesied against Jehoshaphat saying, "Because you have joined with Ahaziah,
the Lord will tear down your works."
So the ships were wrecked, so that they were not able to journey to Tarshish.
2 Chronicles 21
1 (1Ki 22:50) So Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers and was buried with them
in the City of David, and Jehoram his son ruled in his place.
2 (2Ch 12:6; 23:2) And he had brothers, sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel,
Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah.
3 (2Ch 11:23) And their father gave them great gifts of silver, gold,
and excellent items, along with fortified cities in Judah,
but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.
Jehoram, King of Judah
2 Ki 8:16-24
4 (Jdg 9:5; Ge 4:8) Then Jehoram rose up over the kingdom of his father
and he became strong. And he killed all his brothers with the sword
and even some of the officials in Israel.
5 Now Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he began as king,
and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
6 (2Ch 18:1; 1Ki 12:28-30) And he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel
as those from the house of Ahab did, for the daughter of Ahab
was the wife of Jehoram. And he did evil in the eyes of the Lord.
7 (1Ki 11:36; 2Sa 7:12-17) But the Lord was not willing to destroy the house
of David because of the covenant that He made with David, and because
He said that He would give a lamp to David and his sons for all days.
8 In the days of Jehoram, Edom revolted from being under the hand of Judah,
and they set a king for themselves.
9 So Jehoram passed over to the Edomite territory with his commanders
and all his chariots, and it happened that he rose up at night
and struck the Edomites, who had surrounded him and his chariot commanders.
10 So Edom revolted from being under the hand of Judah until this day.
At that time Libnah also revolted from being under their rule, because Jehoram
had abandoned the Lord God of his fathers.
11 (Lev 20:5; 17:7) He even made high places in the hill country of Judah a
nd caused those in Jerusalem to be like prostitutes, and he led Judah astray.
12 (2Ch 14:2-5; 17:3-4) And a letter came to him from Elijah the prophet, saying,
"Thus says the Lord God of David your father: Because you have not walked
in the ways of Jehoshaphat your father, or in the ways of Asa king of Judah,
13 (2Ch 21:4; 21:11) but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel,
and have led Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem into whoredom,
as the house of Ahab led Israel into whoredom, and also have killed
your brothers, those of your father's house, who were better than you,
14 the Lord will bring a great plague on your people, your children,
your wives, and all your possessions;
15 (2Ch 21:18-19) and you will have great sickness with a disease
of your intestines, until your intestines come out because of the disease,
day by day."
16 (2Ch 17:11; 1Ki 11:14) Then the Lord stirred up the spirit
of the Philistines against Jehoram and also the Arabians who were
near the Cushites.
17 (2Ch 22:1; 22:6; 25:23) And they went up against Judah and broke through,
and they took every possession found in the palace of the king,
even his sons and wives, so that no son was left with him
except his youngest Ahaziah.
The Death of Jehoram
18 (2Ch 21:15) And after all this, the Lord struck him in his entrails
with an incurable disease.
19 (2Ch 16:14) And it happened after many days, at the end of two years,
his entrails came out due to his disease, so he died by a despicable disease.
And his people did not make for him a memorial fire like the fire
for his fathers.
20 (Jer 22:18; 22:2) 8He was thirty-two when he began to reign,
and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he departed with no one's regret.
They buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.
2 Chronicles 22
Ahaziah, King of Judah
2Ki 8:25-29; 9:21-29
1 (2Ch 21:16-17; 2Ki 8:24-29) Then those in Jerusalem made Ahaziah,
the youngest son of Jehoram, king in his place because the raiding party,
those coming with the Arabians to the camp, killed all the older sons.
So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram reigned in Jerusalem.
2 (2Ki 8:26; 2Ch 21:6) Now Ahaziah was 42 years [2Ki 8:26 reads t22 years.]
old when he began to reign, but he only reigned one year in Jerusalem.
The name of his mother was Athaliah, a granddaughter of Omri.
3 And he also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab
because his mother was the one counseling him to do evil.
4 (Pr 13:20) And he also did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord,
like the house of Ahab, for they served as his counselors
after his father Jehoram died, which led to his destruction.
5 Even Ahaziah walked in their counsel and went with Jehoram
the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Aram
at Ramoth Gilead. And the Arameans wounded Joram,
6 (2Ki 9:15) and the king returned to Jezreel to heal from the wounds
that he sustained in Ramah where he fought against Hazael king of Aram.
Then Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram
the son of Ahab in Jezreel because he was wounded.
7 (2Ki 9:21; 2Ch 10:15) And it was from God that a downfall would happen
to Ahaziah in regard to his visit with Joram. And when he arrived he went
out with Joram to see Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the Lord anointed
to cut off the house of Ahab.
8 And it happened that when Jehu was acting in judgment
with the house of Ahab that he found the rulers of Judah
and the sons of the brothers of Ahaziah, who were serving Ahaziah,
and Jehu killed them.
9 He sought out Ahaziah, and they captured him while he hid in Samaria,
and they brought him to Jehu, and they put him to death.
And they buried him because they said,
"He is the grandson of Jehoshaphat who sought the Lord with all his heart."
And there was no one from the house of Ahaziah strong enough
to retain the kingdom.
Athaliah Seizes the Throne
2Ki 11:1-21
10 So when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead,
she rose up and mounted a campaign to destroy all the royal offspring
of the house of Judah.
11 But Jehoshabeath,Jehosheba in [2Ki 11:2.] the daughter of the king,
took Joash the son of Ahaziah and stole him away from the king's sons
who were going to be put to death, and she placed him and his nurse
in a bed chamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram
and wife of Jehoiada the priest (since she was a sister of Ahaziah),
hid Joash from Athaliah. And she did not put the royal child to death.
12 And he was hidden away with them in the house of God for six years.
And Athaliah ruled over the land.
2 Chronicles 23
Joash, King of Judah
1 Then in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself
and made a covenant with the commanders over hundreds:
Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan,
Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat
the son of Zikri.
2 (2Ch 11:13-17) And they went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites
from all the cities of Judah and even the heads of the fathers' houses
in Israel. Then they all came to Jerusalem.
3 (2Sa 7:12; 2Ch 6:16) So the whole assembly made a covenant with the king
in the house of God, and Jehoiada said to them,
"The king's son will reign, as the Lord has said of the sons of David.
4 And this is the thing that you all will do: A third of you all from
the priests and Levites who come on the Sabbath will be gatekeepers,
5 1/3rd will be at the palace of the king and another third
at the Foundation Gate. And all the people will be in the courts of the house
of the Lord.
6 (1Ch 23:28-32) And may no one enter the house of the Lord
except the priests and those Levites who are serving. Those can enter
because they are holy, but all the people will keep their assigned
duty of the Lord.
7 Then the Levites will surround the king, each man with his weapon
in his hand, and whoever enters the house will be put to death.
They will be with the king when he enters and leaves."
8 (2Ki 11:9; 1Ch 24:1-26) The Levites and all Judah did everything
that Jehoiada the priest commanded. Each brought his men,
who were to come on duty on the Sabbath, with those who were
to go off duty on the Sabbath, because Jehoiada the priest did not
dismiss the divisions.
9 Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds
the spears and the large and small shields which had been King David's,
which were in the house of God.
10 Then he set all the people around the king,
each man with his weapon in hand, from the south side to the north side
of the temple, from the altar to the temple.
11 (1Sa 10:24; Ex 25:16) Then they brought out the son of the king
and set on him the crown and the testimony and they proclaimed him as king.
So Jehoiada and his sons anointed him and said, "Long live the king!"
The Death of Athaliah
12 And when Athaliah heard the sound of the people running
and praising the king, she went toward the people in the temple of the Lord.
13 And she saw the king standing by the pillar at the entrance
with the officials and trumpeters next to the king, and all of the people
of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, and singers
with their instruments with songs were offering up praise.
Then Athaliah tore her garments and yelled, "Treachery! Treachery!"
14 Then Jehoiada the priest brought out the commanders over hundreds,
those entrusted over the army, and said to them,
"Bring her out between the ranks, and let whoever follows her be killed
with the sword." For the priest said, "Do not put her to death
in the house of the Lord."
15 (Ne 3:28; 2Ch 22:10) So they seized her, and she went to the entrance
of the Horse Gate of the king's palace, and they put her to death there.
16 (2Ki 11:17; 2Ch 29:10) And Jehoiada made a covenant between himself,
the people, and the king that they would be a people dedicated to the Lord.
17 (1Ki 18:40) Then all the people went to the temple of Baal,
and they tore it down along with its altars, and they shattered its images.
And Mattan the priest of Baal, they killed before the altars.
18 (2Ch 5:5) Then Jehoiada placed guards at the house of the Lord,
under the supervision of the priests, the Levites whom David allotted
for the house of the Lord to make burnt offerings to the Lord as is written
in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and music,
according to the direction of David.
19 And he set the gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the Lord
so that no one might enter who was in any manner unclean.
20 (2Ki 11:19) Then he took the commanders over hundreds, the nobles,
those in authority over the people, and all the people of the land,
and they brought down the king from the house of the Lord.
And they went through the Upper Gate of the palace of the king,
and they brought the king to sit on the royal throne.
21 (2Ki 11:20) And all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city
had peace when they put Athaliah to death with the sword.
2) Our Daily Bread for 29 June 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/06/29/back-away
entitled Your Life's Passion
1 Timothy 6:6-12
A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah.
6 (1Ti 4:8; Heb 13:5) But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 (Job 1:21; Ps 49:17) For we brought nothing into this world,
and it is certain that we can carry nothing out.
8Ge 28:20If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with these things.
9 (Pr 15:27; 1Ti 3:7) But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation
and a snare and into many foolish and harmful lusts,
which drown men in ruin and destruction.
10 (Dt 16:19) For the love of money is the root of all evil. While coveting
after money, some have strayed from the faith
and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
The Good Fight of Faith
11 (2Ti 2:22; 3:17) But you, O man of God, escape these things,
and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience,
and gentleness.
12 (1Ti 1:18; 1Co 9:25-26) Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold
on eternal life, to which you are called and have professed
a good profession before many witnesses.
One evening years ago, my wife and I were making our way
down a mountain trail, accompanied by two friends.
The trail was narrow and wound around a slope with a steep drop
on one side and an unclimbable bank on the other.
As we came around a bend, I saw a large bear moseying along,
swinging his head from side to side, and quietly huffing.
We were downwind, and he hadn't detected our presence,
but he would soon.
Our friend began to rummage around in her jacket for a camera.
"Oh, I must take a picture!" she said. I, being less comfortable
with our odds, said, "No, we must get out of here."
So we backed up quietly until we were out of sight and ran.
That's how we should feel about the dangerous passion to get rich.
There's nothing wrong with money; it's just a medium of exchange.
But those who desire to get rich
"fall into temptation
and a snare and into many foolish and harmful lusts,
which drown men in ruin and destruction. " Paul wrote (1 Timothy 6:9).
Wealth is only a goad to get more.
Instead, we should “follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love,
patience, and gentleness.†(v. 11). These traits grow in us as we pursue
them and ask God to form them within us.
This is how we secure the deep satisfaction we seek in God.
By: David H. Roper
Reflect & Pray
What's your passion in life? How might you pursue traits that
will make you more like Jesus?
God, I want to grow to become more Christlike.
Help me cooperate with what You’re trying to teach me.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 3 The song of Exaltation
Exodus 15:2
2 The Lord is my strength and song,
and He has become my salvation.
He is my God, and I will praise Him;
my father's God, and I will exalt Him.
The world is full of music that communicates human emotion: love, joy, sadness, separation.
A love song makes us misty-eyed; a song of protest arouses anger; a song
describing loss stimulates feelings of hurt and abandonment. Music is a powerful force to sway
the human spirit.
Exodus 15:2 indicates that God should be the source of the songs in our hearts.
Human emotions vacillate; human relationships disappoint, but God is our "strenght" and our "song".
To exalt the Lord includes many different type of "songs".
"I can't carry a tune in a bucket," one woman complained. "How can I sing to the Lord
anything that will be pleasing to him?" But the Lord does not delight in the
professionalisn of our songs, but in the motivation of our hearts.
We can "sing to the Lord" when we enjoy a Bach organ piece played for his glory.
We can exalt him in the words of Scripture - either remembered or sung.
We can worship him by enjoying the songs of others.
The key to making the Lord our song is exaltation. When our thoughts lift him up in
praise, we are singing a song of exaltation to the Lord.
When God is exlted in our songs, in our hearts, and in our thoughts, that focus gives
strength to our lives. We can face the difficulties that are an inevitable
part of experience, because God is our "strengh and our song".
Application
a) What is the difference between a song that is professionally performed
and one that exalts the Lord?
b) What practical steps can I take to make my daily life a "song of praise" to God?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Luke 12:15
15 Then He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness.
For a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.â€
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Impatient
Ps 37:3-9
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;
dwell in the land, and practice faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself in the Lord,
and He will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord;
trust also in Him, and He will bring it to pass.
6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,
and your judgment as the noonday.
7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
do not fret because of those who prosper in their way,
because of those who make wicked schemes.
8 Let go of anger, and forsake wrath;
do not fret—it surely leads to evil deeds.
9 For evildoers will be cut off,
but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the earth.
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 28 of the Month
a) Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
(
John 5:24
24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever
hears My word and believes in Him who sent
Me has eternal life and shall not come into condemnation,
but has passed from death into life."
)
b) Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today . (
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 “Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord to give Him the Battle
and not to marry into a godless marriage.
Pray to the Lord "God, I want to grow to become more Christlike.
Help me cooperate with what You’re trying to teach me.."
Pray to the Lord and give Him a Song of Praise
Pray to the Lord not to be trapped in materialism
Pray to the Lord and ask him for patience.
Pray for Muslims in Quebec to receive Christ as Saviour
and that Christian outreach will increase in Quebec.
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.
Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today .
Pray that in Eritrea that churches and their leaders will remain faithful,
strong and committed to sharing the Gospel.
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.
2 Chron 19-23
2 Chronicles 19
1 But Jehoshaphat king of Judah returned to his palace in Jerusalem in peace.
2 (1Ki 16:1; 2Ch 16:7) And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet
him, and he said to King Jehoshaphat, "How do you help those who are wicked
and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, wrath has gone out against
you from the Lord.
3 (2Ch 12:12; 1Ki 14:13) However, some good things are found in you for you
swept away the Asherah poles from the land,
and you set your heart to seek after God."
The Reforms of Jehoshaphat
4 (2Ch 15:8-13) Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, but he went out
among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim,
and he brought them back to the Lord God of their fathers.
5 (Dt 16:18-20) And he set judges in the land among
all the fortified cities of Judah, one by one.
6 (Dt 1:17) And he said to the judges, "Consider carefully what you do
because you do not judge according to man but the Lord, a
nd He is with you in the matter of judgment.
7 (Ge 18:25; Dt 32:4) So now may the fear of the Lord be on you.
Consider and act well because there is no injustice, partiality,
or bribe taking with the Lord our God."
8 (2Ch 17:8-9) Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem
some from the Levites and the priests and some from the heads of the families
of Israel, in order to render judgment and decide disputes before the Lord;
and they lived in Jerusalem.
9 (2Sa 23:3) And he commanded them, "So you will act in the fear of the Lord,
in honesty, and with a complete heart.
10 (Dt 17:8-13) And any dispute that comes before you all from your brothers
who live in their cities, concerning bloodshed or offenses against law
or commandment, against statutes or judgments, you will warn them,
lest they trespass against the Lord and wrath come upon you and your brothers.
Do this, and you will not trespass.
11 (1Ch 26:30; 2Ch 19:8) "Note that Amariah the chief priest is over you
in all matters of the Lord; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael,
the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters;
also, the Levites will be officials before you.
Deal courageously, and the Lord will be with the good."
2 Chronicles 20
Jehoshaphat Defeats Moab and Ammon
1 After that, the Moabites and the Ammonites, together with some Meunites,
[Or Abi in 2Ki 18:2.] came against Jehoshaphat for battle.
2 (Ge 14:7; 1Sa 23:29) And some came and declared this to Jehoshaphat,
"A large multitude is coming against you from across the Dead Sea f
rom Edom; and observe, they are in Hazezon Tamar" (that is, En Gedi).
3 (2Ch 19:3; 1Sa 7:6) Then Jehoshaphat was fearful and set himself to seek
the Lord, and he called for a fast throughout all Judah.
4 And Judah was assembled to seek the Lord; even from all the cities of Judah,
they came to obtain aid from the Lord.
5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the midst of the assembly of Judah
and Jerusalem in the house of the Lord before the new courtyard,
6 (1Ch 29:11-12; Dt 4:39; Da 4:17) and he said:
"O Lord God of our fathers, are You not God in the heavens?
And do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations?
In Your hand are strength and might, and there is no one who can oppose You.
7 (Isa 41:8; Jas 2:23) Did You not, our God, drive out those who lived
in this land before Your people Israel, and You gave it perpetually
to the descendants of Abraham, who was in covenant love with You.
8 And they have dwelled in it and have built in it for You a sanctuary
for Your name saying,
9 (2Ch 6:20; 6:28-30) 'If disaster comes upon us, the sword, or judgment,
or pestilence, or famine, then we will stand before this temple
and before You because Your name is in this temple.
And we will cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear and deliver.'
10 (Nu 20:17-21; Dt 2:4-5) "Now here are the sons of Ammon and Moab
and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came
out of the land of Egypt, when they turned away from them
and did not destroy them.
11 (Ps 83:3-12) See how they are rewarding us by coming to drive us out
of Your possession, which You have given us to inherit.
12 (Ps 25:15; Jdg 11:27) O our God, will You not render judgment on them?
For we have not strength enough to stand before this great army that is
coming against us. And we do not know what we should do,
but our eyes are on You."
13 Now all of Judah was standing before the Lord,
even their infants, wives, and children.
14 (2Ch 15:1; 24:20) And in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the Lord
came on Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel,
the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from the line of Asaph.
15 (1Sa 17:47; 2Ch 32:7-8) And he said, "Pay attention all Judah,
and those dwelling in Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat:
Thus says the Lord to you, 'Do not fear, nor be dismayed
because of this great army, for the battle is not yours, but God's.
16 Tomorrow, go down against them. They will travel up by the Ascent of Ziz.
You will find them at the back of the valley, before the Wilderness of Jeruel.
17 (2Ch 15:2; Ex 14:13-14) It will not be necessary for you to fight
in this conflict. Take your positions, stand, and observe the deliverance
of the Lord for you, O Judah and Jerusalem.' Do not fear or be filled
with terror. Tomorrow, go out before them, and the Lord will be with you."
18 (Ex 4:31) Then Jehoshaphat bowed his face to the ground, and all Judah
and those dwelling in Jerusalem fell before the Lord to worship Him.
19 And the Levites from the descendants of the Kohathites and Korahites
rose up to praise the Lord God of Israel with a very loud voice.
20 (Isa 7:9; 2Sa 14:2) So they rose up early in the morning and went out
to the Wilderness of Tekoa. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood
and said, "Listen to me, Judah and those dwelling in Jerusalem.
Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be supported.
Believe His prophets, and you will succeed."
21 (1Ch 16:29; 16:34) And he consulted with the people and then appointed
singers for the Lord and those praising Him in holy attire as they went
before those equipped for battle saying,
"Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever."
22 (Jdg 7:22; 2Ch 13:13) When they began singing and praising, the Lord set
ambushes against Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah;
so they were defeated.
23 (Jdg 7:22; 1Sa 14:20) Then the Ammonites and Moabites stood up against
those dwelling from Mount Seir to destroy and finish them. Then when they made
an end of the inhabitants of Seir, each man attacked his companion
to destroy each other.
24 And Judah came to the watchtower of the wilderness, and they turned
to the vast army and saw only corpses lying on the ground.
And no one was spared.
25 Then Jehoshaphat and his people came to gather their plunder,
and they found among them an abundance of riches with the corpses,
and precious jewelry, which they took for themselves, more than they
could carry. They were gathering the plunder for three days
because there was so much to carry.
26 On the fourth day they gathered at the Valley of Berakah,
because there they blessed the Lord. For this reason people have called
the name of this place the Valley of Berakah until this day.
27 (Ne 12:43) Then they all returned, every man from Judah and Jerusalem,
with Jehoshaphat as their head, to Jerusalem with joy because the Lord made
them rejoice because of the death of their enemies.
28 So they entered Jerusalem with harps, lyres,
and trumpets to the house of the Lord.
29 (2Ch 17:10; Ge 35:5) And it happened that the terror of God was on
all the kingdoms of the lands who heard that the Lord had fought
against the enemies of Israel.
30 (2Ch 14:6-7; 15:15) So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was quiet,
because his God gave him rest on all sides.
The End of Jehoshaphat's Reign
1Ki 22:41-50
31 And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was 35 years old when he began
his reign, and he was king in Jerusalem for twenty-five years.
The name of his mother was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.
32 He walked in the way of his father Asa, and he did not turn aside
from doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord.
33 (2Ch 17:6; 19:3) Only the high places were not taken down.
The people had yet to set their hearts to the God of their fathers.
34 (1Ki 16:1; 2Ch 19:2) And the remainder of the acts of Jehoshaphat,
from beginning to end, are written in the annals of Jehu son of Hanani,
which are taken up in the book of the kings of Israel.
35 (1Ki 22:48-49) Also, Jehoshaphat king of Judah was united
with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly.
36 Jehoshaphat joined with him to make ships to travel to Tarshish,
and they made ships in Ezion Geber.
37 (Pr 13:20; 2Ch 9:21) And Eliezer son of Dodavahu from Mareshah
prophesied against Jehoshaphat saying, "Because you have joined with Ahaziah,
the Lord will tear down your works."
So the ships were wrecked, so that they were not able to journey to Tarshish.
2 Chronicles 21
1 (1Ki 22:50) So Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers and was buried with them
in the City of David, and Jehoram his son ruled in his place.
2 (2Ch 12:6; 23:2) And he had brothers, sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel,
Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah.
3 (2Ch 11:23) And their father gave them great gifts of silver, gold,
and excellent items, along with fortified cities in Judah,
but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.
Jehoram, King of Judah
2 Ki 8:16-24
4 (Jdg 9:5; Ge 4:8) Then Jehoram rose up over the kingdom of his father
and he became strong. And he killed all his brothers with the sword
and even some of the officials in Israel.
5 Now Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he began as king,
and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.
6 (2Ch 18:1; 1Ki 12:28-30) And he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel
as those from the house of Ahab did, for the daughter of Ahab
was the wife of Jehoram. And he did evil in the eyes of the Lord.
7 (1Ki 11:36; 2Sa 7:12-17) But the Lord was not willing to destroy the house
of David because of the covenant that He made with David, and because
He said that He would give a lamp to David and his sons for all days.
8 In the days of Jehoram, Edom revolted from being under the hand of Judah,
and they set a king for themselves.
9 So Jehoram passed over to the Edomite territory with his commanders
and all his chariots, and it happened that he rose up at night
and struck the Edomites, who had surrounded him and his chariot commanders.
10 So Edom revolted from being under the hand of Judah until this day.
At that time Libnah also revolted from being under their rule, because Jehoram
had abandoned the Lord God of his fathers.
11 (Lev 20:5; 17:7) He even made high places in the hill country of Judah a
nd caused those in Jerusalem to be like prostitutes, and he led Judah astray.
12 (2Ch 14:2-5; 17:3-4) And a letter came to him from Elijah the prophet, saying,
"Thus says the Lord God of David your father: Because you have not walked
in the ways of Jehoshaphat your father, or in the ways of Asa king of Judah,
13 (2Ch 21:4; 21:11) but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel,
and have led Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem into whoredom,
as the house of Ahab led Israel into whoredom, and also have killed
your brothers, those of your father's house, who were better than you,
14 the Lord will bring a great plague on your people, your children,
your wives, and all your possessions;
15 (2Ch 21:18-19) and you will have great sickness with a disease
of your intestines, until your intestines come out because of the disease,
day by day."
16 (2Ch 17:11; 1Ki 11:14) Then the Lord stirred up the spirit
of the Philistines against Jehoram and also the Arabians who were
near the Cushites.
17 (2Ch 22:1; 22:6; 25:23) And they went up against Judah and broke through,
and they took every possession found in the palace of the king,
even his sons and wives, so that no son was left with him
except his youngest Ahaziah.
The Death of Jehoram
18 (2Ch 21:15) And after all this, the Lord struck him in his entrails
with an incurable disease.
19 (2Ch 16:14) And it happened after many days, at the end of two years,
his entrails came out due to his disease, so he died by a despicable disease.
And his people did not make for him a memorial fire like the fire
for his fathers.
20 (Jer 22:18; 22:2) 8He was thirty-two when he began to reign,
and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he departed with no one's regret.
They buried him in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.
2 Chronicles 22
Ahaziah, King of Judah
2Ki 8:25-29; 9:21-29
1 (2Ch 21:16-17; 2Ki 8:24-29) Then those in Jerusalem made Ahaziah,
the youngest son of Jehoram, king in his place because the raiding party,
those coming with the Arabians to the camp, killed all the older sons.
So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram reigned in Jerusalem.
2 (2Ki 8:26; 2Ch 21:6) Now Ahaziah was 42 years [2Ki 8:26 reads t22 years.]
old when he began to reign, but he only reigned one year in Jerusalem.
The name of his mother was Athaliah, a granddaughter of Omri.
3 And he also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab
because his mother was the one counseling him to do evil.
4 (Pr 13:20) And he also did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord,
like the house of Ahab, for they served as his counselors
after his father Jehoram died, which led to his destruction.
5 Even Ahaziah walked in their counsel and went with Jehoram
the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Aram
at Ramoth Gilead. And the Arameans wounded Joram,
6 (2Ki 9:15) and the king returned to Jezreel to heal from the wounds
that he sustained in Ramah where he fought against Hazael king of Aram.
Then Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram
the son of Ahab in Jezreel because he was wounded.
7 (2Ki 9:21; 2Ch 10:15) And it was from God that a downfall would happen
to Ahaziah in regard to his visit with Joram. And when he arrived he went
out with Joram to see Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the Lord anointed
to cut off the house of Ahab.
8 And it happened that when Jehu was acting in judgment
with the house of Ahab that he found the rulers of Judah
and the sons of the brothers of Ahaziah, who were serving Ahaziah,
and Jehu killed them.
9 He sought out Ahaziah, and they captured him while he hid in Samaria,
and they brought him to Jehu, and they put him to death.
And they buried him because they said,
"He is the grandson of Jehoshaphat who sought the Lord with all his heart."
And there was no one from the house of Ahaziah strong enough
to retain the kingdom.
Athaliah Seizes the Throne
2Ki 11:1-21
10 So when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead,
she rose up and mounted a campaign to destroy all the royal offspring
of the house of Judah.
11 But Jehoshabeath,Jehosheba in [2Ki 11:2.] the daughter of the king,
took Joash the son of Ahaziah and stole him away from the king's sons
who were going to be put to death, and she placed him and his nurse
in a bed chamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram
and wife of Jehoiada the priest (since she was a sister of Ahaziah),
hid Joash from Athaliah. And she did not put the royal child to death.
12 And he was hidden away with them in the house of God for six years.
And Athaliah ruled over the land.
2 Chronicles 23
Joash, King of Judah
1 Then in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself
and made a covenant with the commanders over hundreds:
Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan,
Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat
the son of Zikri.
2 (2Ch 11:13-17) And they went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites
from all the cities of Judah and even the heads of the fathers' houses
in Israel. Then they all came to Jerusalem.
3 (2Sa 7:12; 2Ch 6:16) So the whole assembly made a covenant with the king
in the house of God, and Jehoiada said to them,
"The king's son will reign, as the Lord has said of the sons of David.
4 And this is the thing that you all will do: A third of you all from
the priests and Levites who come on the Sabbath will be gatekeepers,
5 1/3rd will be at the palace of the king and another third
at the Foundation Gate. And all the people will be in the courts of the house
of the Lord.
6 (1Ch 23:28-32) And may no one enter the house of the Lord
except the priests and those Levites who are serving. Those can enter
because they are holy, but all the people will keep their assigned
duty of the Lord.
7 Then the Levites will surround the king, each man with his weapon
in his hand, and whoever enters the house will be put to death.
They will be with the king when he enters and leaves."
8 (2Ki 11:9; 1Ch 24:1-26) The Levites and all Judah did everything
that Jehoiada the priest commanded. Each brought his men,
who were to come on duty on the Sabbath, with those who were
to go off duty on the Sabbath, because Jehoiada the priest did not
dismiss the divisions.
9 Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds
the spears and the large and small shields which had been King David's,
which were in the house of God.
10 Then he set all the people around the king,
each man with his weapon in hand, from the south side to the north side
of the temple, from the altar to the temple.
11 (1Sa 10:24; Ex 25:16) Then they brought out the son of the king
and set on him the crown and the testimony and they proclaimed him as king.
So Jehoiada and his sons anointed him and said, "Long live the king!"
The Death of Athaliah
12 And when Athaliah heard the sound of the people running
and praising the king, she went toward the people in the temple of the Lord.
13 And she saw the king standing by the pillar at the entrance
with the officials and trumpeters next to the king, and all of the people
of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, and singers
with their instruments with songs were offering up praise.
Then Athaliah tore her garments and yelled, "Treachery! Treachery!"
14 Then Jehoiada the priest brought out the commanders over hundreds,
those entrusted over the army, and said to them,
"Bring her out between the ranks, and let whoever follows her be killed
with the sword." For the priest said, "Do not put her to death
in the house of the Lord."
15 (Ne 3:28; 2Ch 22:10) So they seized her, and she went to the entrance
of the Horse Gate of the king's palace, and they put her to death there.
16 (2Ki 11:17; 2Ch 29:10) And Jehoiada made a covenant between himself,
the people, and the king that they would be a people dedicated to the Lord.
17 (1Ki 18:40) Then all the people went to the temple of Baal,
and they tore it down along with its altars, and they shattered its images.
And Mattan the priest of Baal, they killed before the altars.
18 (2Ch 5:5) Then Jehoiada placed guards at the house of the Lord,
under the supervision of the priests, the Levites whom David allotted
for the house of the Lord to make burnt offerings to the Lord as is written
in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and music,
according to the direction of David.
19 And he set the gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the Lord
so that no one might enter who was in any manner unclean.
20 (2Ki 11:19) Then he took the commanders over hundreds, the nobles,
those in authority over the people, and all the people of the land,
and they brought down the king from the house of the Lord.
And they went through the Upper Gate of the palace of the king,
and they brought the king to sit on the royal throne.
21 (2Ki 11:20) And all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city
had peace when they put Athaliah to death with the sword.
2) Our Daily Bread for 29 June 2021
https://odb.org/CA/2021/06/29/back-away
entitled Your Life's Passion
1 Timothy 6:6-12
A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah.
6 (1Ti 4:8; Heb 13:5) But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 (Job 1:21; Ps 49:17) For we brought nothing into this world,
and it is certain that we can carry nothing out.
8Ge 28:20If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with these things.
9 (Pr 15:27; 1Ti 3:7) But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation
and a snare and into many foolish and harmful lusts,
which drown men in ruin and destruction.
10 (Dt 16:19) For the love of money is the root of all evil. While coveting
after money, some have strayed from the faith
and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
The Good Fight of Faith
11 (2Ti 2:22; 3:17) But you, O man of God, escape these things,
and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience,
and gentleness.
12 (1Ti 1:18; 1Co 9:25-26) Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold
on eternal life, to which you are called and have professed
a good profession before many witnesses.
One evening years ago, my wife and I were making our way
down a mountain trail, accompanied by two friends.
The trail was narrow and wound around a slope with a steep drop
on one side and an unclimbable bank on the other.
As we came around a bend, I saw a large bear moseying along,
swinging his head from side to side, and quietly huffing.
We were downwind, and he hadn't detected our presence,
but he would soon.
Our friend began to rummage around in her jacket for a camera.
"Oh, I must take a picture!" she said. I, being less comfortable
with our odds, said, "No, we must get out of here."
So we backed up quietly until we were out of sight and ran.
That's how we should feel about the dangerous passion to get rich.
There's nothing wrong with money; it's just a medium of exchange.
But those who desire to get rich
"fall into temptation
and a snare and into many foolish and harmful lusts,
which drown men in ruin and destruction. " Paul wrote (1 Timothy 6:9).
Wealth is only a goad to get more.
Instead, we should “follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love,
patience, and gentleness.†(v. 11). These traits grow in us as we pursue
them and ask God to form them within us.
This is how we secure the deep satisfaction we seek in God.
By: David H. Roper
Reflect & Pray
What's your passion in life? How might you pursue traits that
will make you more like Jesus?
God, I want to grow to become more Christlike.
Help me cooperate with what You’re trying to teach me.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 3 The song of Exaltation
Exodus 15:2
2 The Lord is my strength and song,
and He has become my salvation.
He is my God, and I will praise Him;
my father's God, and I will exalt Him.
The world is full of music that communicates human emotion: love, joy, sadness, separation.
A love song makes us misty-eyed; a song of protest arouses anger; a song
describing loss stimulates feelings of hurt and abandonment. Music is a powerful force to sway
the human spirit.
Exodus 15:2 indicates that God should be the source of the songs in our hearts.
Human emotions vacillate; human relationships disappoint, but God is our "strenght" and our "song".
To exalt the Lord includes many different type of "songs".
"I can't carry a tune in a bucket," one woman complained. "How can I sing to the Lord
anything that will be pleasing to him?" But the Lord does not delight in the
professionalisn of our songs, but in the motivation of our hearts.
We can "sing to the Lord" when we enjoy a Bach organ piece played for his glory.
We can exalt him in the words of Scripture - either remembered or sung.
We can worship him by enjoying the songs of others.
The key to making the Lord our song is exaltation. When our thoughts lift him up in
praise, we are singing a song of exaltation to the Lord.
When God is exlted in our songs, in our hearts, and in our thoughts, that focus gives
strength to our lives. We can face the difficulties that are an inevitable
part of experience, because God is our "strengh and our song".
Application
a) What is the difference between a song that is professionally performed
and one that exalts the Lord?
b) What practical steps can I take to make my daily life a "song of praise" to God?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Luke 12:15
15 Then He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness.
For a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.â€
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Impatient
Ps 37:3-9
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;
dwell in the land, and practice faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself in the Lord,
and He will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord;
trust also in Him, and He will bring it to pass.
6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,
and your judgment as the noonday.
7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
do not fret because of those who prosper in their way,
because of those who make wicked schemes.
8 Let go of anger, and forsake wrath;
do not fret—it surely leads to evil deeds.
9 For evildoers will be cut off,
but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the earth.
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."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 28 of the Month
a) Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
(
John 5:24
24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever
hears My word and believes in Him who sent
Me has eternal life and shall not come into condemnation,
but has passed from death into life."
)
b) Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today . (
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 “Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord to give Him the Battle
and not to marry into a godless marriage.
Pray to the Lord "God, I want to grow to become more Christlike.
Help me cooperate with what You’re trying to teach me.."
Pray to the Lord and give Him a Song of Praise
Pray to the Lord not to be trapped in materialism
Pray to the Lord and ask him for patience.
Pray for Muslims in Quebec to receive Christ as Saviour
and that Christian outreach will increase in Quebec.
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.
Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today .
Pray that in Eritrea that churches and their leaders will remain faithful,
strong and committed to sharing the Gospel.
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.
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