Day 149 of the 2nd Bible Study Journey - 29 May 2022 reflections
Day 149, 29 May 2022
Today at https://www.calvarycommunity.ca/ Pastor Bev and Mandy
Sesink addressed Counter Culture It's Not Pointless
1 Thessalonians 2:13 - 3:9
13 (Heb 4:12; Ro 10:17; Gal 4:14) For this reason we thank God
without ceasing because, when you received the word of God,
which you heard from us, you received it not as the word of men,
but as it truly is, the word of God, which effectively works also
in you who believe.
14 (Gal 1:22; 1Th 1:6) For you, brothers, became followers
of the churches of God, which in Judea are in Christ Jesus.
You also have suffered the same things from your own countrymen,
as they have from the Jews,
15 (Mt 5:12; Ac 2:23) who both killed the Lord Jesus
and their own prophets and have persecuted us.
They do not please God and are contrary to all men,
16 (Ac 13:50; Ge 15:16) forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles
that they might be saved. In this way they are always piling up
their sins, but wrath has come upon them to the extreme.
Paul's Desire to Visit Again
17 (1Co 5:3; Col 2:5) But we, brothers, being taken from you
for a short time, in presence, not in heart, endeavoured
all the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
18 (Ro 15:22; 1:13; Php 4:16) Therefore we wished
to come to you-even I, Paul, once and again-but Satan hindered us.
19 (Php 4:1; 2Co 1:14; 1Th 3:13) For what is our hope, or joy,
or crown of rejoicing? Will it not even be you in the presence
of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?
20 You are our glory and joy.
1 Thessalonians 3
1 (Ac 17:15; 1Th 3:5) Therefore, when we could no longer endure it,
we thought it good to be left at Athens alone.
2 We sent Timothy, who is our brother and minister of God
and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish
and comfort you with regard to your faith,
3 (Ac 9:16; 14:22) so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions.
For you know that we are appointed to this.
4 (1Th 2:14) Indeed, we told you before when we were with you that
we would suffer tribulation, just as it came to pass, as you well know.
5 (Mt 4:3; Php 2:16) For this reason, when I could no longer endure it,
I sent to inquire about your faith, lest by some means the tempter
might have tempted you, and our labor might have been in vain.
6 (Ac 18:5; 1Th 1:3) But just now Timothy has come from you to us
and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always
have good memories of us, desiring greatly to see us,
as we also desire to see you.
7 (2Co 1:4) Therefore, brothers, during all our afflictions
and distress, we have been encouraged about you through your faith.
8 (1Co 16:13) For now we live, if you stand strong in the Lord.
9 (For what thanks can we render to God for you,
for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God,
[13] For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye
received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the
word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually
worketh also in you that believe.
[14] For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in
Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your
own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:
[15] Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have
persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:
[16] Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to
fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
[17] But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence,
not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great
desire.
[18] Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but
Satan hindered us.
[19] For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in
the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
[20] For ye are our glory and joy.
1 Thessalonians 3
[1] Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left
at Athens alone;
[2] And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our
fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you
concerning your faith:
[3] That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know
that we are appointed thereunto.
[4] For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should
suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
[5] For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your
faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in
vain.
[6] But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good
tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us
always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:
[7] Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction
and distress by your faith:
[8] For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
[9] For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy
wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
Matthew 4:4
4 (Dt 8:3; Lk 4:4; Mt 4:7) But He answered, "It is written,
'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds
out of the mouth of God.'Ex 20:12; Dt 5:16."
[4] But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread
alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
John 3:16-17
16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1-18) "For God so loved the world
that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him
should not perish, but have eternal life.
17 (1Jn 4:14; Lk 19:10) For God did not send His Son into the world
to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
[16] For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
[17] For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that
the world through him might be saved.
Roman 5:3-5
3 (Jas 1:2-3; 1:12) Not only so, but we also boast in tribulation,
knowing that tribulation produces patience,
4 (Jas 1:12) patience produces character, and character produces hope.
5 (Gal 4:6; Php 1:20) And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God
is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
[3] And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that
tribulation worketh patience;
[4] And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
[5] And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in
our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Themes
a) Believer's Commitment
b) Commitment of Suffering and Persecution from inside the Church and
from outside the world.
Acknowledge Accept and Look at the Big picture.
1) Proverbs 14-16
Proverbs 14
1 (Ru 4:11) Every wise woman builds her house,
but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
2 (Pr 28:6) He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
but he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
3 (Pr 12:6) In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride,
but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean;
but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5 (Pr 6:19; Ex 23:1) A faithful witness will not lie,
but a false witness will utter lies.
6 (Pr 8:9; 17:24) A scorner seeks wisdom and does not find it,
but knowledge is easy to him who understands.
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man,
when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
9 (Pr 10:23) Fools make a mock at sin,
but among the righteous there is favor.
10 (1Sa 1:10) The heart knows its own bitterness,
and a stranger does not share its joy.
11 (Job 8:15; Pr 3:33) The house of the wicked will be overthrown,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.
12 (Pr 16:25; 12:15; Ro 6:21) There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way of death.
13 (Ecc 2:2 ) Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful,
and the end of that cheer is grief.
14 (Pr 12:14 )The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways,
but a good man will be satisfied with his.
15 The simple believes every word,
but the prudent man considers his steps.
16 (Pr 22:3; 3:7) A wise man fears and departs from evil,
but the fool rages and is self-confident.
17 (Pr 14:29; 15:18) He who is quick-tempered deals foolishly,
and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 (Ge 42:6) The evil bow before the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 (Pr 19:4) The poor is hated even by his own neighbor,
but the rich has many friends.
21 (Pr 11:12; 19:17) He who despises his neighbor sins,
but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22 (Pr 12:2) Do they not err who devise evil?
But mercy and truth will be to those who devise good.
23 In all labor there is profit,
but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25 (Pr 14:5) A true witness delivers souls,
but a deceitful witness speaks lies.
26 (Pr 18:10; 19:23) In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence,
and His children will have a place of refuge.
27 (Pr 13:14) The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
to depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is a king's honor,
but in the lack of people is the destruction of a prince.
29 (Ecc 7:9; Jas 1:19; Pr 16:32) He who is slow to wrath
is of great understanding,
but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.
30 (Pr 12:4; Ps 112:10) A sound heart is the life of the flesh,
but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 (Pr 17:5; 22:2) He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,
but he who honors Him has mercy on the poor.
32 (2Ti 4:18; Ge 49:18) The wicked is driven away in his wickedness,
but the righteous has hope in his death.
33 (Pr 12:16; 29:11) Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people.
35 (Pr 22:11; Mt 24:45-51) The king's favor is toward a wise servant,
but his wrath is against him who causes shame.
Proverbs 14
1 Every wise woman buildeth her house:
But the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD:
But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride:
But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean:
But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5 A faithful witness will not lie:
But a false witness will utter lies.
6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not:
But knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man,
When thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way:
But the folly of fools is deceit.
9 Fools make a mock at sin:
But among the righteous there is favour.
10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness;
And a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:
But the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man,
But the end thereof are the ways of death.
13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful;
And the end of that mirth is heaviness.
14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways:
And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
15 The simple believeth every word:
But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil:
But the fool rageth, and is confident.
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly:
And a man of wicked devices is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly:
But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow before the good;
And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour:
But the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth:
But he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil?
But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labour there is profit:
But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches:
But the foolishness of fools is folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls:
But a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence:
And his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,
To depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour:
But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding:
But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh:
But envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker:
But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness:
But the righteous hath hope in his death.
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding:
But that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:
But sin is a reproach to any people.
35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant:
But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 15
1 (Pr 25:15; Jdg 8:1-3; Pr 15:18) A soft answer turns away wrath,
but grievous words stir up anger.
2 (Pr 12:23; 13:16) The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright,
but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
3 (Jer 16:17; Heb 4:13) The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 (Pr 3:18; 12:18) A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
but perverseness in it crushes the spirit.
5 (Pr 10:1; 13:1) A fool despises his father's instruction,
but he who regards reproof is prudent.
6 (Pr 8:21) In the house of the righteous is much treasure,
but in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
7 (Mt 12:34) The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,
but the heart of the foolish does not do so.
8 (Pr 15:29; 21:27) The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 (1Ti 6:11; Pr 21:21) The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord,
but He loves him who follows after righteousness.
10 (Pr 5:12; 12:1) Correction is grievous to him who forsakes the way,
and he who hates reproof will die.
11 (2Ch 6:30; Ps 44:21) Death and destruction are before the Lord;
so how much more the hearts of the children of men.
12 (Am 5:10) A scorner does not love one who reproves him,
nor will he go to the wise.
13 (Pr 17:22; 12:25; 18:14) A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance,
but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
but he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
16 (Ps 37:16; Pr 16:8) Better is little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with trouble.
17 (Pr 17:1) Better is a dinner of herbs where love is
than a fatted calf with hatred.
18 (Pr 26:21; 29:22) A wrathful man stirs up strife,
but he who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19 (Pr 22:5; 22:13) The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns,
but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 (Pr 10:1; 29:3) A wise son makes a father glad,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 (Pr 10:23; Eph 5:15) Folly is joy to him who is destitute of wisdom,
but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
22 (Pr 11:14; 20:18) Without counsel, purposes are disappointed,
but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
23 (Pr 12:14; Isa 50:4) A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,
and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
24 (Pr 2:18; Php 3:20) The way of life leads above for the wise,
that he may depart from Sheol below.
25 (Ps 146:9; Pr 12:7) The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,
but He will establish the border of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 (Ex 23:8; Pr 1:19) He who is greedy of gain troubles his own house,
but he who hates bribes will live.
28 (1Pe 3:15; Pr 15:2) The heart of the righteous studies to answer,
but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29 (Ps 145:18-19; Pr 15:8) The Lord is far from the wicked,
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 (Pr 25:25) The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
and a good report makes the bones healthy.
31 (Pr 15:5; 25:12) The ear that hears the reproof of life
abides among the wise.
32 He who refuses instruction despises his own soul,
but he who hears reproof gains understanding.
33 (Pr 1:7; 18:12) The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
and before honor is humility.
Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath:
But grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright:
But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
Beholding the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life:
But perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction:
But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure:
But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge:
But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD:
But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD:
But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way:
And he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD:
How much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him:
Neither will he go unto the wise.
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance:
But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge:
But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil:
But he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD
Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,
Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife:
But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns:
But the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father:
But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom:
But a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed:
But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth:
And a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24 The way of life is above to the wise,
That he may depart from hell beneath.
25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud:
But he will establish the border of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD:
But the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;
But he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer:
But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked:
But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:
And a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life
Abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul:
But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom;
And before honour is humility.
Proverbs 16
1 (Pr 19:21; 16:9) The preparations of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 (1Sa 16:7; Pr 21:2) All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the spirit.
3 (Ps 55:22; 1Pe 5:7) Commit your works to the Lord,
and your thoughts will be established.
4 (Ro 9:22; Job 21:30) The Lord has made all things for Himself,
yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 (Pr 11:21; 6:16-17) Everyone who is proud in heart
is an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, he will not be unpunished.
6 (Pr 14:16; Da 4:27) By mercy and truth iniquity is purged;
and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
7 (Ge 33:4) When a man's ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 (Ps 37:16; Pr 15:16) Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
9 (Jer 10:23; Ps 37:23 ) A man's heart devises his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king;
his mouth does not transgress in judgment.
11 (Pr 11:1) A just weight and balance belong to the Lord;
all the weights of the bag are His work.
12 (Pr 25:5; 29:14) It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 (Pr 14:35; 22:11) Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
and they love him who speaks right.
14 (Pr 19:12; 20:2) The wrath of a king is as messengers of death,
but a wise man will pacify it.
15 (Job 29:23-24; Ps 72:6) In the light of the king's countenance is life,
and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 (Pr 8:19; 8:10-11) How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver!
17 (Isa 35:8) The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
he who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18 (Pr 11:2; 18:12; Ob 1:3-4) Pride goes before destruction,
and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 (Ex 15:9; Isa 57:15) Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly
than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 (Ps 2:12; Pr 19:8) He who handles a matter wisely will find good,
and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,
and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
22 (Pr 10:11; 13:14) Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 (Pr 15:28) The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
and adds learning to his lips.
24 (Ps 19:10; Pr 4:22) Pleasant words are as a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and health to the bones.
25 (Pr 14:12) There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way of death.
26 (Ecc 6:7) He who labors, labors for himself,
for his mouth craves it of him.
27 (Jas 3:6) An ungodly man digs up evil,
and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 (Pr 15:18; 17:9) A perverse man sows strife,
and a whisperer separates the best of friends.
29 A violent man entices his neighbor,
and leads him into the way that is not good.
30 He shuts his eyes to devise perverse things;
moving his lips he brings evil to pass.
31 (Pr 20:29) The gray-haired head is a crown of glory,
if it is found in the way of righteousness.
32 (Pr 14:29; 19:11) He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
33 (Pr 29:26; Jnh 1:7) The lot is cast into the lap,
but the whole outcome is of the Lord.
Proverbs 16
1 The preparations of the heart in man,
And the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;
But the LORD weigheth the spirits.
3 Commit thy works unto the LORD,
And thy thoughts shall be established.
4 The LORD hath made all things for himself:
Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD:
Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:
And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7 When a man's ways please the LORD,
He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness
Than great revenues without right.
9 A man's heart deviseth his way:
But the LORD directeth his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king:
His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11 A just weight and balance are the LORD's:
All the weights of the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness:
For the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings;
And they love him that speaketh right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death:
But a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king's countenance is life;
And his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil:
He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18 Pride goeth before destruction,
And an haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:
And whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent:
And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:
But the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,
And addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,
But the end thereof are the ways of death.
26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself;
For his mouth craveth it of him.
27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil:
And in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A froward man soweth strife:
And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour,
And leadeth him into the way that is not good.
30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things:
Moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory,
If it be found in the way of righteousness.
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
And he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33 The lot is cast into the lap;
But the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD
2) Our Daily Bread for 29 May 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/05/29/pressing-pause-to-pray
Entitled Pressing Pause to Pray
Joshua 9:7-15
7 (Jos 11:19; Jdg 2:2_ Then the children of Israel said to these Hivites,
"Perhaps you live among us, so how could we make a pact with you?"
8 (Dt 20:11; 2Ki 10:5) Yet they said to Joshua, "We are your slaves."
Joshua said to them, "Who are you, and where do you come from?"
9 (Dt 20:15; Jos 9:24) They said to him, "We, your slaves, have come
from a very distant land because of the name of the Lord your God,
for we heard news of Him and all He did in Egypt
10 (Nu 21:24-35; Dt 1:4) and all that He did to the two Amorite kings
on the other side of the Jordan, King Sihon of Heshbon and King Og of Bashan
in Ashtaroth.
11 (Est 8:17; Jos 9:8) So our elders and all the inhabitants of our country
said to us, 'Take food provisions for the journey and go to meet them.
Say to them, "We are your slaves. So now, make a pact with us." '
12 This bread of ours was hot as we took it from our homes on the day
we left to come to you, but now, see, it is dry and crumbly.
13 These wineskins that we filled were new, but see, they are ripped open.
These clothes and sandals wore out due to the very long journey."
14 (Nu 27:21) So the men examined some of the food provisions,
but they did not ask the Lord about it.
15 (2Sa 21:2; Jos 11:19) Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant
with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore
an oath to them.
[7] And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among
us; and how shall we make a league with you?
[8] And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto
them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?
[9] And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come
because of the name of the LORD thy God: for we have heard the fame of him,
and all that he did in Egypt,
[10] And all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond
Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king of Bashan, which was at
Ashtaroth.
[11] Wherefore our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spake to
us, saying, Take victuals with you for the journey, and go to meet them, and
say unto them, We are your servants: therefore now make ye a league with us.
[12] This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses on the
day we came forth to go unto you; but now, behold, it is dry, and it is
mouldy:
[13] And these bottles of wine, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they
be rent: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of
the very long journey.
[14] And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth
of the LORD.
[15] And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let
them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them.
The fire hydrant gushed into the street, and I saw my opportunity. Several
cars had splashed through before me, and I thought, What a great way to get
a free wash! My car hadn't been cleaned for a month and the dust was thick.
So I fired it up and headed into the deluge.
Crack!
It happened so fast. The sun had already beaten down on my black car that
morning, heating its glass and interior. But the water from the hydrant was
frigid. As soon as the cold gush hit the hot windshield, a crack struck like
lightning from top to bottom. My "free" car wash ended up costing me plenty.
If only I had "pressed pause" beforehand to think or even to pray. Ever have
a moment like that? The people of Israel did, under far weightier
circumstances. God had promised to help them drive out other nations as they
entered the land He'd given them (Joshua 3:10) so they wouldn't be tempted
by false gods (Deuteronomy 20:16-18). But one of the nations saw Israel's
victories and used stale bread to trick them into believing they lived far
away. "The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of
the Lord. Then Joshua made a treaty of peace" (Joshua 9:14-15,
italics added), unknowingly circumventing God's instructions.
When we make prayer a first resort instead of a last, we invite God's
direction, wisdom, and blessing. May He help us remember to "press pause"
today.
By: James Banks
Reflect & Pray
What decision have you rushed into instead of talking
it over with God? What do you need to discuss with Him today?
Thank You, Father, for giving wisdom "generously”
and "without finding fault" (James 1:5) to those who ask.
Please help me to pause more to talk to You.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 1 Call to the Lord - 2 Samuel 22:3-4
3 (Ge 15:1; Ps 9:9) the God of my strength, in whom I will trust;
my shield and the horn of my salvation,
my fortress and my sanctuary;
my Savior, You save me from violence.
4 (Ps 48:1; 96:4) I call upon the Lord, who is praiseworthy,
and I am saved from my enemies.
3 The God of my rock; in him will I trust:
He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge,
My saviour; thou savest me from violence.
4 I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised:
So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
In the old Days of Television Western, we could always tell who the enemy was.
The bad guys wore black hats; the evil villain had a scar across
his cheek or a patch over one eye. But real life is
not quite so simple . Enemies come in many forms, and often are not easy to
recognise. Sin is an enemy; even those we love can seek
to undermine our faith;
modern materialism and distorted values lead us away from biblical principles.
These enemies may not seek our death in a physical sense,
but their influence results in spiritual death or, at the very least,
immaturity.
Yet God promises to rescue us from our enemies. David describes the Lord as a
"rock", a "shield", a "stronghold", and a "refuge". God provides a stable
foundation for our faith; he products us from the attacks of the enemy;
he offers a place of rest in battle.
Our battles are usually not physical ones, but rather spiritual
and emotional wars.
We struggle with difficult relationships, the burdens of the past,
the subtle accusations of the devil.
But these enemies can be overcome. David says,
"I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise" .
When we turn to the Lord, trust his Word, acknowledge his
worthiness, we put our own problems and difficulties in perspective.
We see that God is able to rescue us, and has promised to do so.
And as we respond to his grace by focusing
on him, we abandon trust in ourselves and allow him to do what he promised.
Application
a) What kinds of enemies do I face?
b) How have I tried to deal with those enemies by myself?
c) How can today's verses help me turn to the sources of my rescue?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
2 Cor 9:8,11
8 God is able to make all grace abound toward you,
so that you, always having enough of everything,
may abound to every good work.
11 So you will be enriched in everything to all bountifulness,
which makes us give thanks to God.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having
all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
11 being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through
us thanksgiving to God.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Facing Pain and Suffering
Ps 9:9-12
9 The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed,
a refuge in times of trouble.
10 Those who know Your name will put their trust in You,
for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.
11 Sing praises to the Lord who dwells in Zion;
declare His deeds among the people.
12 He who avenges deaths remembers them;
He does not forget the cry of the humble.
Waw
9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed,
A refuge in times of trouble.
10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee:
For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Zain
11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion:
Declare among the people his doings.
12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them:
He forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Ontario
Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario
Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000
est Muslim Population 1 001 542
CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor
Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools
are starting.
And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of
"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town
reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:
- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
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!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
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
Day 29 of the Month
a) Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion (
Ps 139:13-16
13 You brought my inner parts into being;
You wove me in my mother’s womb.
14 I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder;
marvelous are Your works,
and You know me completely.
15 My frame was not hidden from You
when I was made in secret,
and intricately put together in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw me unformed,
yet in Your book
all my days were written,
before any of them came into being.
13 For thou hast possessed my reins:
Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:
Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.
15 My substance was not hid from thee,
When I was made in secret, and curiously wrought
in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;
And in thy book all my members were written,
Which in continuance were fashioned,
When as yet there was none of them.
)
b) Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight (
Gal 2:10
10 (Ac 24:17) Only they requested that we should remember the poor,
which I also was eager to do.
10 Only they would that we should remember the poor;
the same which I also was forward to do.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and Pray for Commitment and determination
to never deny Him
Pray to the Lord and pray that the Lord leads your steps.
Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, Father, for giving wisdom generously
and without finding fault to those who ask.
Please help me to pause more to talk to You."
Pray to the Lord and ask Him to fight your enemies .
Pray to the Lord and remember He is your provider.
Pray to the Lord and remember He is your fortress .
Agree in prayer for Ontario:
- get network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion
Pray that the Church will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight .
Pray that God will grant wisdom to Christian ministry workers
who are faithfully serving in the Maldives.
Today at https://www.calvarycommunity.ca/ Pastor Bev and Mandy
Sesink addressed Counter Culture It's Not Pointless
1 Thessalonians 2:13 - 3:9
13 (Heb 4:12; Ro 10:17; Gal 4:14) For this reason we thank God
without ceasing because, when you received the word of God,
which you heard from us, you received it not as the word of men,
but as it truly is, the word of God, which effectively works also
in you who believe.
14 (Gal 1:22; 1Th 1:6) For you, brothers, became followers
of the churches of God, which in Judea are in Christ Jesus.
You also have suffered the same things from your own countrymen,
as they have from the Jews,
15 (Mt 5:12; Ac 2:23) who both killed the Lord Jesus
and their own prophets and have persecuted us.
They do not please God and are contrary to all men,
16 (Ac 13:50; Ge 15:16) forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles
that they might be saved. In this way they are always piling up
their sins, but wrath has come upon them to the extreme.
Paul's Desire to Visit Again
17 (1Co 5:3; Col 2:5) But we, brothers, being taken from you
for a short time, in presence, not in heart, endeavoured
all the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
18 (Ro 15:22; 1:13; Php 4:16) Therefore we wished
to come to you-even I, Paul, once and again-but Satan hindered us.
19 (Php 4:1; 2Co 1:14; 1Th 3:13) For what is our hope, or joy,
or crown of rejoicing? Will it not even be you in the presence
of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?
20 You are our glory and joy.
1 Thessalonians 3
1 (Ac 17:15; 1Th 3:5) Therefore, when we could no longer endure it,
we thought it good to be left at Athens alone.
2 We sent Timothy, who is our brother and minister of God
and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish
and comfort you with regard to your faith,
3 (Ac 9:16; 14:22) so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions.
For you know that we are appointed to this.
4 (1Th 2:14) Indeed, we told you before when we were with you that
we would suffer tribulation, just as it came to pass, as you well know.
5 (Mt 4:3; Php 2:16) For this reason, when I could no longer endure it,
I sent to inquire about your faith, lest by some means the tempter
might have tempted you, and our labor might have been in vain.
6 (Ac 18:5; 1Th 1:3) But just now Timothy has come from you to us
and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always
have good memories of us, desiring greatly to see us,
as we also desire to see you.
7 (2Co 1:4) Therefore, brothers, during all our afflictions
and distress, we have been encouraged about you through your faith.
8 (1Co 16:13) For now we live, if you stand strong in the Lord.
9 (For what thanks can we render to God for you,
for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God,
[13] For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye
received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the
word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually
worketh also in you that believe.
[14] For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in
Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your
own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:
[15] Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have
persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:
[16] Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to
fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
[17] But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence,
not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great
desire.
[18] Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but
Satan hindered us.
[19] For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in
the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
[20] For ye are our glory and joy.
1 Thessalonians 3
[1] Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left
at Athens alone;
[2] And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our
fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you
concerning your faith:
[3] That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know
that we are appointed thereunto.
[4] For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should
suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
[5] For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your
faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in
vain.
[6] But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good
tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us
always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:
[7] Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction
and distress by your faith:
[8] For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
[9] For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy
wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
Matthew 4:4
4 (Dt 8:3; Lk 4:4; Mt 4:7) But He answered, "It is written,
'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds
out of the mouth of God.'Ex 20:12; Dt 5:16."
[4] But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread
alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
John 3:16-17
16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1-18) "For God so loved the world
that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him
should not perish, but have eternal life.
17 (1Jn 4:14; Lk 19:10) For God did not send His Son into the world
to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
[16] For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
[17] For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that
the world through him might be saved.
Roman 5:3-5
3 (Jas 1:2-3; 1:12) Not only so, but we also boast in tribulation,
knowing that tribulation produces patience,
4 (Jas 1:12) patience produces character, and character produces hope.
5 (Gal 4:6; Php 1:20) And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God
is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
[3] And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that
tribulation worketh patience;
[4] And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
[5] And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in
our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Themes
a) Believer's Commitment
b) Commitment of Suffering and Persecution from inside the Church and
from outside the world.
Acknowledge Accept and Look at the Big picture.
1) Proverbs 14-16
Proverbs 14
1 (Ru 4:11) Every wise woman builds her house,
but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
2 (Pr 28:6) He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
but he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
3 (Pr 12:6) In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride,
but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean;
but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5 (Pr 6:19; Ex 23:1) A faithful witness will not lie,
but a false witness will utter lies.
6 (Pr 8:9; 17:24) A scorner seeks wisdom and does not find it,
but knowledge is easy to him who understands.
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man,
when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
9 (Pr 10:23) Fools make a mock at sin,
but among the righteous there is favor.
10 (1Sa 1:10) The heart knows its own bitterness,
and a stranger does not share its joy.
11 (Job 8:15; Pr 3:33) The house of the wicked will be overthrown,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.
12 (Pr 16:25; 12:15; Ro 6:21) There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way of death.
13 (Ecc 2:2 ) Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful,
and the end of that cheer is grief.
14 (Pr 12:14 )The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways,
but a good man will be satisfied with his.
15 The simple believes every word,
but the prudent man considers his steps.
16 (Pr 22:3; 3:7) A wise man fears and departs from evil,
but the fool rages and is self-confident.
17 (Pr 14:29; 15:18) He who is quick-tempered deals foolishly,
and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 (Ge 42:6) The evil bow before the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 (Pr 19:4) The poor is hated even by his own neighbor,
but the rich has many friends.
21 (Pr 11:12; 19:17) He who despises his neighbor sins,
but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22 (Pr 12:2) Do they not err who devise evil?
But mercy and truth will be to those who devise good.
23 In all labor there is profit,
but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25 (Pr 14:5) A true witness delivers souls,
but a deceitful witness speaks lies.
26 (Pr 18:10; 19:23) In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence,
and His children will have a place of refuge.
27 (Pr 13:14) The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
to depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is a king's honor,
but in the lack of people is the destruction of a prince.
29 (Ecc 7:9; Jas 1:19; Pr 16:32) He who is slow to wrath
is of great understanding,
but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.
30 (Pr 12:4; Ps 112:10) A sound heart is the life of the flesh,
but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 (Pr 17:5; 22:2) He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,
but he who honors Him has mercy on the poor.
32 (2Ti 4:18; Ge 49:18) The wicked is driven away in his wickedness,
but the righteous has hope in his death.
33 (Pr 12:16; 29:11) Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people.
35 (Pr 22:11; Mt 24:45-51) The king's favor is toward a wise servant,
but his wrath is against him who causes shame.
Proverbs 14
1 Every wise woman buildeth her house:
But the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD:
But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride:
But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean:
But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5 A faithful witness will not lie:
But a false witness will utter lies.
6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not:
But knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man,
When thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way:
But the folly of fools is deceit.
9 Fools make a mock at sin:
But among the righteous there is favour.
10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness;
And a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:
But the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man,
But the end thereof are the ways of death.
13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful;
And the end of that mirth is heaviness.
14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways:
And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
15 The simple believeth every word:
But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil:
But the fool rageth, and is confident.
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly:
And a man of wicked devices is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly:
But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow before the good;
And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour:
But the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth:
But he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil?
But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labour there is profit:
But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches:
But the foolishness of fools is folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls:
But a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence:
And his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,
To depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour:
But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding:
But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh:
But envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker:
But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness:
But the righteous hath hope in his death.
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding:
But that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:
But sin is a reproach to any people.
35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant:
But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 15
1 (Pr 25:15; Jdg 8:1-3; Pr 15:18) A soft answer turns away wrath,
but grievous words stir up anger.
2 (Pr 12:23; 13:16) The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright,
but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
3 (Jer 16:17; Heb 4:13) The eyes of the Lord are in every place,
keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 (Pr 3:18; 12:18) A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
but perverseness in it crushes the spirit.
5 (Pr 10:1; 13:1) A fool despises his father's instruction,
but he who regards reproof is prudent.
6 (Pr 8:21) In the house of the righteous is much treasure,
but in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
7 (Mt 12:34) The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,
but the heart of the foolish does not do so.
8 (Pr 15:29; 21:27) The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 (1Ti 6:11; Pr 21:21) The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord,
but He loves him who follows after righteousness.
10 (Pr 5:12; 12:1) Correction is grievous to him who forsakes the way,
and he who hates reproof will die.
11 (2Ch 6:30; Ps 44:21) Death and destruction are before the Lord;
so how much more the hearts of the children of men.
12 (Am 5:10) A scorner does not love one who reproves him,
nor will he go to the wise.
13 (Pr 17:22; 12:25; 18:14) A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance,
but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
but he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
16 (Ps 37:16; Pr 16:8) Better is little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with trouble.
17 (Pr 17:1) Better is a dinner of herbs where love is
than a fatted calf with hatred.
18 (Pr 26:21; 29:22) A wrathful man stirs up strife,
but he who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19 (Pr 22:5; 22:13) The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns,
but the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 (Pr 10:1; 29:3) A wise son makes a father glad,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 (Pr 10:23; Eph 5:15) Folly is joy to him who is destitute of wisdom,
but a man of understanding walks uprightly.
22 (Pr 11:14; 20:18) Without counsel, purposes are disappointed,
but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
23 (Pr 12:14; Isa 50:4) A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,
and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
24 (Pr 2:18; Php 3:20) The way of life leads above for the wise,
that he may depart from Sheol below.
25 (Ps 146:9; Pr 12:7) The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,
but He will establish the border of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 (Ex 23:8; Pr 1:19) He who is greedy of gain troubles his own house,
but he who hates bribes will live.
28 (1Pe 3:15; Pr 15:2) The heart of the righteous studies to answer,
but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29 (Ps 145:18-19; Pr 15:8) The Lord is far from the wicked,
but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 (Pr 25:25) The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
and a good report makes the bones healthy.
31 (Pr 15:5; 25:12) The ear that hears the reproof of life
abides among the wise.
32 He who refuses instruction despises his own soul,
but he who hears reproof gains understanding.
33 (Pr 1:7; 18:12) The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
and before honor is humility.
Proverbs 15
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath:
But grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright:
But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
Beholding the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life:
But perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction:
But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure:
But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge:
But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD:
But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD:
But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way:
And he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD:
How much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him:
Neither will he go unto the wise.
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance:
But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge:
But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil:
But he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD
Than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,
Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife:
But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns:
But the way of the righteous is made plain.
20 A wise son maketh a glad father:
But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom:
But a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed:
But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth:
And a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24 The way of life is above to the wise,
That he may depart from hell beneath.
25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud:
But he will establish the border of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD:
But the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;
But he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer:
But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked:
But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:
And a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life
Abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul:
But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom;
And before honour is humility.
Proverbs 16
1 (Pr 19:21; 16:9) The preparations of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2 (1Sa 16:7; Pr 21:2) All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes,
but the Lord weighs the spirit.
3 (Ps 55:22; 1Pe 5:7) Commit your works to the Lord,
and your thoughts will be established.
4 (Ro 9:22; Job 21:30) The Lord has made all things for Himself,
yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 (Pr 11:21; 6:16-17) Everyone who is proud in heart
is an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, he will not be unpunished.
6 (Pr 14:16; Da 4:27) By mercy and truth iniquity is purged;
and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
7 (Ge 33:4) When a man's ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 (Ps 37:16; Pr 15:16) Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
9 (Jer 10:23; Ps 37:23 ) A man's heart devises his way,
but the Lord directs his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king;
his mouth does not transgress in judgment.
11 (Pr 11:1) A just weight and balance belong to the Lord;
all the weights of the bag are His work.
12 (Pr 25:5; 29:14) It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 (Pr 14:35; 22:11) Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
and they love him who speaks right.
14 (Pr 19:12; 20:2) The wrath of a king is as messengers of death,
but a wise man will pacify it.
15 (Job 29:23-24; Ps 72:6) In the light of the king's countenance is life,
and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 (Pr 8:19; 8:10-11) How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver!
17 (Isa 35:8) The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
he who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18 (Pr 11:2; 18:12; Ob 1:3-4) Pride goes before destruction,
and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 (Ex 15:9; Isa 57:15) Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly
than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 (Ps 2:12; Pr 19:8) He who handles a matter wisely will find good,
and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,
and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
22 (Pr 10:11; 13:14) Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 (Pr 15:28) The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
and adds learning to his lips.
24 (Ps 19:10; Pr 4:22) Pleasant words are as a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and health to the bones.
25 (Pr 14:12) There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way of death.
26 (Ecc 6:7) He who labors, labors for himself,
for his mouth craves it of him.
27 (Jas 3:6) An ungodly man digs up evil,
and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 (Pr 15:18; 17:9) A perverse man sows strife,
and a whisperer separates the best of friends.
29 A violent man entices his neighbor,
and leads him into the way that is not good.
30 He shuts his eyes to devise perverse things;
moving his lips he brings evil to pass.
31 (Pr 20:29) The gray-haired head is a crown of glory,
if it is found in the way of righteousness.
32 (Pr 14:29; 19:11) He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
33 (Pr 29:26; Jnh 1:7) The lot is cast into the lap,
but the whole outcome is of the Lord.
Proverbs 16
1 The preparations of the heart in man,
And the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;
But the LORD weigheth the spirits.
3 Commit thy works unto the LORD,
And thy thoughts shall be established.
4 The LORD hath made all things for himself:
Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD:
Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:
And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7 When a man's ways please the LORD,
He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness
Than great revenues without right.
9 A man's heart deviseth his way:
But the LORD directeth his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king:
His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11 A just weight and balance are the LORD's:
All the weights of the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness:
For the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings;
And they love him that speaketh right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death:
But a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king's countenance is life;
And his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil:
He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18 Pride goeth before destruction,
And an haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:
And whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent:
And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:
But the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,
And addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,
But the end thereof are the ways of death.
26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself;
For his mouth craveth it of him.
27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil:
And in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A froward man soweth strife:
And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour,
And leadeth him into the way that is not good.
30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things:
Moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory,
If it be found in the way of righteousness.
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
And he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33 The lot is cast into the lap;
But the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD
2) Our Daily Bread for 29 May 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/05/29/pressing-pause-to-pray
Entitled Pressing Pause to Pray
Joshua 9:7-15
7 (Jos 11:19; Jdg 2:2_ Then the children of Israel said to these Hivites,
"Perhaps you live among us, so how could we make a pact with you?"
8 (Dt 20:11; 2Ki 10:5) Yet they said to Joshua, "We are your slaves."
Joshua said to them, "Who are you, and where do you come from?"
9 (Dt 20:15; Jos 9:24) They said to him, "We, your slaves, have come
from a very distant land because of the name of the Lord your God,
for we heard news of Him and all He did in Egypt
10 (Nu 21:24-35; Dt 1:4) and all that He did to the two Amorite kings
on the other side of the Jordan, King Sihon of Heshbon and King Og of Bashan
in Ashtaroth.
11 (Est 8:17; Jos 9:8) So our elders and all the inhabitants of our country
said to us, 'Take food provisions for the journey and go to meet them.
Say to them, "We are your slaves. So now, make a pact with us." '
12 This bread of ours was hot as we took it from our homes on the day
we left to come to you, but now, see, it is dry and crumbly.
13 These wineskins that we filled were new, but see, they are ripped open.
These clothes and sandals wore out due to the very long journey."
14 (Nu 27:21) So the men examined some of the food provisions,
but they did not ask the Lord about it.
15 (2Sa 21:2; Jos 11:19) Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant
with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore
an oath to them.
[7] And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among
us; and how shall we make a league with you?
[8] And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto
them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?
[9] And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come
because of the name of the LORD thy God: for we have heard the fame of him,
and all that he did in Egypt,
[10] And all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond
Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king of Bashan, which was at
Ashtaroth.
[11] Wherefore our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spake to
us, saying, Take victuals with you for the journey, and go to meet them, and
say unto them, We are your servants: therefore now make ye a league with us.
[12] This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses on the
day we came forth to go unto you; but now, behold, it is dry, and it is
mouldy:
[13] And these bottles of wine, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they
be rent: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of
the very long journey.
[14] And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth
of the LORD.
[15] And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let
them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them.
The fire hydrant gushed into the street, and I saw my opportunity. Several
cars had splashed through before me, and I thought, What a great way to get
a free wash! My car hadn't been cleaned for a month and the dust was thick.
So I fired it up and headed into the deluge.
Crack!
It happened so fast. The sun had already beaten down on my black car that
morning, heating its glass and interior. But the water from the hydrant was
frigid. As soon as the cold gush hit the hot windshield, a crack struck like
lightning from top to bottom. My "free" car wash ended up costing me plenty.
If only I had "pressed pause" beforehand to think or even to pray. Ever have
a moment like that? The people of Israel did, under far weightier
circumstances. God had promised to help them drive out other nations as they
entered the land He'd given them (Joshua 3:10) so they wouldn't be tempted
by false gods (Deuteronomy 20:16-18). But one of the nations saw Israel's
victories and used stale bread to trick them into believing they lived far
away. "The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of
the Lord. Then Joshua made a treaty of peace" (Joshua 9:14-15,
italics added), unknowingly circumventing God's instructions.
When we make prayer a first resort instead of a last, we invite God's
direction, wisdom, and blessing. May He help us remember to "press pause"
today.
By: James Banks
Reflect & Pray
What decision have you rushed into instead of talking
it over with God? What do you need to discuss with Him today?
Thank You, Father, for giving wisdom "generously”
and "without finding fault" (James 1:5) to those who ask.
Please help me to pause more to talk to You.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 1 Call to the Lord - 2 Samuel 22:3-4
3 (Ge 15:1; Ps 9:9) the God of my strength, in whom I will trust;
my shield and the horn of my salvation,
my fortress and my sanctuary;
my Savior, You save me from violence.
4 (Ps 48:1; 96:4) I call upon the Lord, who is praiseworthy,
and I am saved from my enemies.
3 The God of my rock; in him will I trust:
He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge,
My saviour; thou savest me from violence.
4 I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised:
So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
In the old Days of Television Western, we could always tell who the enemy was.
The bad guys wore black hats; the evil villain had a scar across
his cheek or a patch over one eye. But real life is
not quite so simple . Enemies come in many forms, and often are not easy to
recognise. Sin is an enemy; even those we love can seek
to undermine our faith;
modern materialism and distorted values lead us away from biblical principles.
These enemies may not seek our death in a physical sense,
but their influence results in spiritual death or, at the very least,
immaturity.
Yet God promises to rescue us from our enemies. David describes the Lord as a
"rock", a "shield", a "stronghold", and a "refuge". God provides a stable
foundation for our faith; he products us from the attacks of the enemy;
he offers a place of rest in battle.
Our battles are usually not physical ones, but rather spiritual
and emotional wars.
We struggle with difficult relationships, the burdens of the past,
the subtle accusations of the devil.
But these enemies can be overcome. David says,
"I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise" .
When we turn to the Lord, trust his Word, acknowledge his
worthiness, we put our own problems and difficulties in perspective.
We see that God is able to rescue us, and has promised to do so.
And as we respond to his grace by focusing
on him, we abandon trust in ourselves and allow him to do what he promised.
Application
a) What kinds of enemies do I face?
b) How have I tried to deal with those enemies by myself?
c) How can today's verses help me turn to the sources of my rescue?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
2 Cor 9:8,11
8 God is able to make all grace abound toward you,
so that you, always having enough of everything,
may abound to every good work.
11 So you will be enriched in everything to all bountifulness,
which makes us give thanks to God.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having
all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
11 being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through
us thanksgiving to God.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Facing Pain and Suffering
Ps 9:9-12
9 The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed,
a refuge in times of trouble.
10 Those who know Your name will put their trust in You,
for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.
11 Sing praises to the Lord who dwells in Zion;
declare His deeds among the people.
12 He who avenges deaths remembers them;
He does not forget the cry of the humble.
Waw
9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed,
A refuge in times of trouble.
10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee:
For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Zain
11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion:
Declare among the people his doings.
12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them:
He forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Ontario
Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario
Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000
est Muslim Population 1 001 542
CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor
Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools
are starting.
And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of
"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town
reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:
- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
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!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
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
Day 29 of the Month
a) Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion (
Ps 139:13-16
13 You brought my inner parts into being;
You wove me in my mother’s womb.
14 I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder;
marvelous are Your works,
and You know me completely.
15 My frame was not hidden from You
when I was made in secret,
and intricately put together in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw me unformed,
yet in Your book
all my days were written,
before any of them came into being.
13 For thou hast possessed my reins:
Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:
Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.
15 My substance was not hid from thee,
When I was made in secret, and curiously wrought
in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;
And in thy book all my members were written,
Which in continuance were fashioned,
When as yet there was none of them.
)
b) Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight (
Gal 2:10
10 (Ac 24:17) Only they requested that we should remember the poor,
which I also was eager to do.
10 Only they would that we should remember the poor;
the same which I also was forward to do.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and Pray for Commitment and determination
to never deny Him
Pray to the Lord and pray that the Lord leads your steps.
Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, Father, for giving wisdom generously
and without finding fault to those who ask.
Please help me to pause more to talk to You."
Pray to the Lord and ask Him to fight your enemies .
Pray to the Lord and remember He is your provider.
Pray to the Lord and remember He is your fortress .
Agree in prayer for Ontario:
- get network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care
to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true
integrity and compassion
Pray that the Church will remember the poor
and compassionately respond to their plight .
Pray that God will grant wisdom to Christian ministry workers
who are faithfully serving in the Maldives.
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