Dave Yadallee's personal blog

Day 262, 19 September 2021



AT https://www.calvarycommunity.ca we started a new series

Disciples who make disciples



Matthew 28:19-20



19 (Mk 16:15–16; Ac 1:8) "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit,

20 (Mt 18:20; Ac 2:42) teaching them to observe all things

I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always,

even to the end of the age." Amen.



1st sermon - Transformed



2 Cor 3:18



18 (Ro 8:29; 1Co 13:12; 2Co 4:4) But we all, seeing the glory of the Lord

with unveiled faces, as in a mirror, are being transformed into the same

image from glory to glory by the Spirit of the Lord.



Acts 5:42



42 (Ac 2:46; 8:35) Daily, in the temple and from house to house,

they did not cease to teach and preach Jesus Christ.





Eph 4:11-15



11 (Ac 21:8; 13:1) He gave some to be apostles, prophets, evangelists,

pastors, and teachers,

12 (1Co 12:27; Eph 1:23) for the equipping of the saints, for the work

of service, and for the building up of the body of Christ,

13 (Eph 4:5; 1:23) until we all come into the unity of the faith

and of the knowledge of the Son of God, into a complete man,

to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,

14 (Jas 1:6; 1Co 14:20) so we may no longer be children, tossed here

and there by waves and carried about with every wind of doctrine

by the trickery of men, by craftiness with deceitful scheming.

15 (Eph 1:22; 2:21) But, speaking the truth in love, we may grow up

in all things into Him, who is the head, Christ Himself,





2 Tim 2:2



2 (1Ti 1:18; 6:12) Share the things that you have heard from me

in the presence of many witnesses with faithful men

who will be able to teach others also.



John 17:17



17 (Jn 15:3; 2Sa 7:28) Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.



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.



Eph 4:22-24



22 (Ro 6:6; Heb 3:13) that you put off the former way of life in

the old nature, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,

23 (Ro 12:2; Col 3:10) and be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

24 (Ro 6:4; Eph 2:10and that you put on the new nature, which was created

according to God in righteousness and true holiness.





Zecheriah 1-4



Zechariah 1



1 (Ne 12:4; Mt 23:3) 5In the eighth month, during the second year of King Darius,

the word of the Lord came to the prophet Zechariah,

son of Berekiah, son of Iddo, saying:



A Call to Repentance



2 (Jer 44:6) The Lord was very angry with your fathers,

3 (Mal 3:7; Isa 31:6) so you will say to them, Thus says the Lord of Hosts:

Return to Me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of Hosts.

4 (Ps 78:8; 2Ch 36:15-16) Do not be like your fathers to whom the former

prophets cried, "Thus says the Lord of Hosts: Turn away from your evil ways

and deeds!" But they did not listen or pay attention to Me, says the Lord.

5 So where are your fathers, and do the prophets live forever?

6 (La 2:17; Dt 28:15 )Surely My words and statutes that I commanded

to My servants, the prophets, did they not persuade your fathers?

They turned back and said, "Whatever the Lord of Hosts planned to do

to us according to our ways and deeds, so He has done to us."



Vision of the Horsemen



7 (Zec 1:1) On the 24th day, in the eleventh month, which is the month Shebat,

during the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to the prophet

Zechariah, son of Berekiah, son of Iddo:

8 (Rev 6:4; Zec 6:2-7; Isa 41:19) I saw during the night a man riding on

a red horse. But he was standing among the myrtle trees that were

in the ravine, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses.

9 (Zec 4:4-5; 1:19) And I said, "What are these, my lord?"

Then the angel who was speaking with me said,

"I will show you what these are."

10 (Zec 1:11; 6:5-8) Then the man who was standing among the myrtle trees

responded and said, “These are the ones whom the Lord has sent out to walk to

and fro on the earth."

11 (Zec 1:10; 1:8) They answered and said to the angel of the Lord

who was standing among the myrtle trees,

"We have gone to and fro on the earth,

and all the earth is resting and peaceful."

12 (Ps 102:13; Jer 29:10) Then the angel of the Lord said,

"How much longer, O Lord of Hosts, will You withhold mercy

from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah with which

You have been angry these seventy years?"

13 (Isa 40:1-2; Jer 29:10) And the Lord answered the angel speaking

to me with good and comforting words.

14 (Joel 2:18; Isa 40:6) So the angel who spoke with me said, Cry out,

saying: Thus says the Lord of Hosts: I have a great jealousy

for Jerusalem and Zion.

15 (Isa 54:8; Zec 1:2) And I have a great anger for those nations

who are at ease, for while I was angry but a little,

they helped to increase evil.

16 (Zec 4:9; 8:3) Therefore thus says the Lord: I have returned to Jerusalem

with mercy, and My house will be built in it, says the Lord of Hosts,

and a measuring line will be stretched over Jerusalem.

17 (Isa 51:3; Zec 2:12) Cry out again, saying, Thus says the Lord of Hosts:

Yet again My cities will overflow with goodness,

and again the Lord will comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem.



The Vision of the Horns and Craftsmen



18 And I then lifted up my eyes, and I saw four horns.

19 (Zec 1:21; 1:9) And I said to the angel speaking to me, "What are these?"

And he answered, "These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel,

and Jerusalem."

20 Then the Lord showed me four craftsmen.

21 (Ps 75:4-5; Zec 1:19) And I said, "What are these coming to do?"

And he said, "These are the horns that scattered Judah

after which no one could raise his head; and these four craftsmen

have come to terrify and throw down the horns of the nations

who lifted up their horn against the land of Judah to scatter it."



Zechariah 2



The Vision of the Man With the Measuring Line



1 (Eze 40:3; Zec 1:16) And I lifted up my eyes, and I saw a man with

a measuring cord in his hand.

2 (Jer 31:39; Rev 21:15-17) And I said, "Where are you going?"

And he responded, "To measure Jerusalem

and to note what is its width and length."

3 (Zec 1:19) Then the angel who was speaking with me went out,

and then another angel came out to meet him,

4 (Jer 1:6; 31:27) and said to him, "Run, say to this young man:

Jerusalem will be inhabited as villages without walls,

because of the multitude of men and animals in her.

5 (Isa 4:5; 60:18-19)And I will be like a wall of fire all around her,

says the Lord, and I will be as glory in her midst."



Interlude: An Appeal to the Exiles



6 (Eze 17:21; Isa 48:20) Up, up, flee from the northern land,

says the Lord, for I have spread you abroad like the four winds of heaven,

says the Lord.

7 (Isa 48:20; 52:11) Deliver yourself, O Zion,

you who live with the daughter of Babylon.

8 (Dt 32:10; Ps 17:8) For thus says the Lord of Hosts: He has sent Me

after glory to the nations which plunder you, for he who touches

you touches the apple of His eye.

9 (Isa 14:2; 19:16) For I will swing My hand against them,

and they will become plunder for their servants.

Then you will know well that the Lord of Hosts has sent Me.

10 (Zec 8:3; Lev 26:12) Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion,

for I am coming and will dwell in your midst, says the Lord.

11 And many nations will join themselves with the Lord in that day,

and they will be My people. And I will reside in your midst,

and you will know that the Lord of Hosts has sent Me to you.

12 (Dt 32:9; Zec 1:17) And the Lord will possess Judah as His portion

in the holy land, and He will again choose Jerusalem.

13 (Ps 68:5; Hab 2:20) Be still, all flesh before the Lord, for He is

stirred from His holy habitation.



Zechariah 3



The Vision of Joshua the High Priest



1 (Ps 109:6; Zec 6:11) Then he showed me Joshua, the high priest,

standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing

at his right hand to accuse him.

2 (Am 4:11; Jude 1:9) And the Lord said to Satan, "The Lord rebuke you, Satan!

The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebukes you! Is this not a burning brand

taken out of the fire?"

3 (Isa 64:6; Ezr 9:15) Now Joshua had on filthy garments and was standing

before the angel.

4 (Isa 61:10; Eze 36:25) And he said to those standing before him,

"Take off his filthy garments."

Then he said, "See that I have removed from you your iniquity,

and I will clothe you with rich robes."

5 (Ex 29:6; Zec 6:11) And I said, "Let them place a pure turban on his head."

So they put a pure turban on his head and garments on him.

And the angel of the Lord was standing by.

6 (Zec 3:1) And the angel of the Lord admonished Joshua, saying,

7 (Ge 26:5; Lev 8:35) "Thus says the Lord of Hosts: If you walk in My ways

and keep My charge, then you will judge My house and guard My courts,

and I will give to you access to these who are standing here.

8 (Isa 11:1; Jer 23:5) "Hear this, O Joshua the high priest,

you and your friends sitting before you, for these men are a sign.

I am bringing My servant, the Branch.

9 (Isa 28:16; Jer 50:20) The stone that I have set before Joshua,

on that single stone is seven eyes. And I will engrave an inscription,

says the Lord of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of this land

in one day.

10 (1Ki 4:25; Mic 4:4) "On that day, says the Lord of Hosts, each of you will

invite your companion to come and sit under the vine and under the fig tree."



Zechariah 4



The Vision of the Gold Lampstand



1 (Jer 31:26; Da 8:18) And the angel who was speaking with me returned

and woke me up like a man who is roused from his sleep.

2 Rev 4:5; 1:12And he said to me, "What do you see?"

And I responded, "I see a completely gold lampstand and a bowl at its top,

with seven lights on it, and seven pipes on it for each lamp in order

to light them.

3 (Rev 11:4) And there are two olive trees next to it, one on the right

of the bowl and one on the left."

4 (Zec 1:9; 6:4) So I answered and I asked the angel speaking with me,

"What are these, my lord?"

5 (Zec 4:13) Then the angel speaking with me responded,

"Do you really not know what these are?"

And I said, "No, my lord."

6 (Hos 1:7; Isa 11:2-4) And he said to me: "This is the word of the Lord

to Zerubbabel, saying: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,

says the Lord of Hosts.

7 (Jer 51:25; Ps 114:4) "Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel

you will be made level ground, and he will bring out the top stone amidst

shouting of 'Grace! Grace to the stone!' "

8Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

9 (Ezr 5:16; 6:14-15) "The hands of Zerubbabel have established

the foundation of this house, and they will even complete it.

Then you will know that the Lord of Hosts has sent Me to all of you.

10 (Hag 2:3; Zec 3:9) "For who has despised the day of small things?

These seven will rejoice and see the plumb line in the hand

of Zerubbabel. These are the eyes of the Lord, which survey to

and fro throughout the earth."

11 (Zec 4:3; Rev 11:4) Then I answered and I asked, "

"What are these two olives trees on the right and left of the lampstand?"

12 And I asked a second time, "What are these two branches of the olive trees

that are next to the two golden pipes from which they pour out the gold oil?"

13 (Zec 4:5) And he asked me, "Do you not know what these are?"

I responded, "No, my lord."

14 (Ex 29:7; 40:15) He answered, "These are the two anointed ones

who stand by the Lord of all the earth."



2) Our Daily Bread for 19 September 2021

https://odb.org/CA/2021/09/19/unbreakable

Entitled Unbreakable in Jesus



Jeremiah 1:4–10



4 Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

5 (Isa 49:1; Ps 71:5-6) "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;

and before you were born I sanctified you,

and I ordained you a prophet to the nations."

6 (Ex 6:12) Then I said, "Ah, Lord God! Truly, I cannot speak,

for I am a youth."

7 (Nu 22:20) But the Lord said to me, "Do not say, 'I am a youth.'

For you shall go everywhere that I send you, and whatever I command you,

you shall speak.

8 (Ex 3:12; Jos 1:5) Do not be afraid of their faces.

For I am with you to deliver you," says the Lord.

9 (Ex 4:11-12; 4:15-16) Then the Lord put forth His hand and touched my mouth.

And the Lord said to me, "Now, I have put My words in your mouth.

10 (Jer 31:28; 24:6) See, I have this day set you over the nations

and over the kingdoms, to root out and to pull down, to destroy

and to throw down, to build and to plant."



Louis Zamperini's military plane crashed at sea during the war,

killing eight of eleven men onboard. "Louie" and two others

clambered into life rafts. They drifted for two months, fending off sharks,

riding out storms, ducking bullets from an enemy plane, and catching

and eating raw fish and birds. They finally drifted onto an island

and were immediately captured. For two years Louie was beaten, tortured,

and worked mercilessly as a prisoner of war.

His remarkable story is told in the book Unbroken.



Jeremiah is one of the Bible's unbreakable characters.

He endured enemy plots (Jeremiah 11:18), was whipped and put in stocks (20:2),

flogged and bound in a dungeon (37:15-16), and lowered by ropes

into the deep mire of a cistern (38:6). He survived because God had promised

to stay with him and rescue him (1:8). God makes a similar promise to us:

"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5).

God didn't promise to save Jeremiah or us from trouble,

but He has promised to carry us through trouble.



Louie recognized God's protection,

and after the war he gave his life to Jesus.

He forgave his captors and led some to Christ.

Louie realized that while we can't avoid all problems, we need not suffer

them alone. When we face them with Jesus, we become unbreakable.



By: Mike Wittmer



Reflect & Pray



What problem is causing you stress? Tell Jesus that you believe His

promise to stay with you through this trial. Let Him carry you.



Jesus, You’re stronger than any storm. Please carry me

through the one I’m facing!



Learn more about the prophet .



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 1 - God's Perspective



Philip 4:13



13 (2Co 12:9–10; Eph 3:16) I can do all things because

of Christ who strengthens me.



Many of us live out self-fulfilling prophecies. We believe

what we tell ourselves - or what we have been told by others:

"You're stupid", "You're ugly", "You'll never amount to anything,"

"You can't do anything right."

We programme ourselvesfor spiritual failure as well.

"I just can't memorise Scripture," we say. "It comes and goes,

and I can't seem to get it to stay." Yet daily we memorise

volumes of information that is less significant than the

Sciptures - telephone numbers, identification codes,

songs lyrics, advertising jingles.

The answer to the dilemma of negativism is not positive

thinking, but right thinking - biblical thinking, according

to what the Bible reveals of God's perspective. God says,

"You are worthwhile. You are valued. You are loved. I created you

just as you are, and whatever I call you to do,

I will give you the strength to do it.:

The context of Phillipians 4:13 shows that Paul had learned

this important secret of spiritual strength. Paul had known

poverty and plenty, trouble and victory. But he also knew

he did not have to let circumstances dtermine his response to God's will.

We need not be controlled by the negative messages life throws in our paths

- even those self-defeating pronouncements we make to ourselves.

Rather, we can respond according to God's perspective, with the

conviction that God has given us strength we need to meet the

challenges we face.



Application



a) What challenges do I face that make me realise my own insufficiencies?

IS memorising Scripture one of those challenges for me?



b) How does today's memory verse help me face those challenges?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



2 Cor 8:9



9 (Mt 20:28; 2Co 6:10; 13:14) For you know the grace of

our Lord Jesus Christ,

that though He was rich,

yet for your sakes He became poor,

that through His poverty you might be rich.



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



God's Freeing Forgiveness



Eph 1:3-8a



Spiritual Blessings in Christ



3 (2Co 1:3; Eph 6:12; 2:6) Blessed be the God and Father of

our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual

blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

4 (Eph 5:27; Col 1:22) just as He chose us in Him

before the foundation of the world, to be holy

and blameless before Him in love;

5 (Ro 8:29–30; Eph 1:11) He predestined us to adoption as sons

to Himself through Jesus Christ according to the good pleasure

of His will,

6 (Mt 3:17; Eph 1:12) to the praise of the glory of His grace

which He graciously bestowed on us in the Beloved.

7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood

and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace,

8 which He lavished



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?)



Nova Scotia



Total population 942700

Muslim population (est.) 14629



With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is

a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,

a harvest field in itself.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations



- in and around Halifax and other cities



- on university campuses



- for new workers among Muslims



- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.



- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them



- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims



Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia

with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas

(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques

in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truto.



Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of

newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration

has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic

is the second most spoken language in Halifax.



while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000

in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population

somewhere between 25000 to 30000.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,

"What does this mean?"

13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice

and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,

let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,

'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.



Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -



Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity



(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



19th Day of the Month



a) Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders

as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society



(



1 Tim 2:1-2



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,



)



b) Pray for the province of Prince Edward Island



I) Pray for the leaders of Prince Edward Island,

that God's Spirit would influence

then 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.

)



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





Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord to make disciples and be a good witness.



Pray to the Lord and pray to turn from your evil ways and deeds.



Pray to the Lord "Jesus, You’re stronger than any storm. Please carry me

through the one I’m facing!"



Pray to the Lord who strengthens me .



Pray to the Lord and to be rich in Him .



Pray to the Lord and Thank him for His Blessings.



Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations



- in and around Halifax and other cities



- on university campuses



- for new workers among Muslims



- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.



- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them



- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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 the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders

as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society



Pray for the protection of Tunisian belivers.



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.