Day 189 of the 2nd Bible Study Journey - 8 July 2022 reflections
Day 189, 8 July 2022
1) Psalms 107 , 111-114
Psalms 107
BOOK FIVE
Psalms 107–150
1 Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good,
for His mercy endures forever!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Let the redeemed of the Lord speak out,
whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy,
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) and gathered them from the lands,
from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) They wandered in the wilderness on a deserted path;
they found no city to dwell in.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble,
and He delivered them out of their distresses.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He led them on a level road,
that they might go to a city to live in.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Let them praise the Lord for His goodness
and for His wonderful works to the people!
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) For He satisfies the longing soul
and fills the hungry soul with goodness.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Some sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
being prisoners in affliction and irons,
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) because they rebelled against the words of God
and rejected the counsel of the Most High.
12 Therefore He brought down their hearts with hard labor;
they fell down, and there was none to help.
13 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble,
and He delivered them out of their distress.
14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death
and broke apart their bonds.
15 Let them praise the Lord for His goodness
and for His wonderful works to the people!
16 For He has broken the gates of bronze
and cut the bars of iron in two.
17 Some were fools because of their transgressions,
and because of their iniquities they are afflicted.
18 They loathed all manner of food,
and they drew near to the gates of death.
19 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble,
and He saved them out of their distress.
20 He sent His word and healed them
and delivered them from their destruction.
21 Let them praise the Lord for His goodness
and for His wonderful works to the people!
22 And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving
and declare His works with rejoicing.
23 Some went down to the sea in ships,
to do business in the vast waters;
24 they saw the works of the Lord
and His wonders in the deep water.
25 For He commands and raises the stormy wind,
which lifts up the sea waves.
26 The sailors went up to the sky, they came down to the depths;
their strength melted because of the great danger.
27 They reeled to and fro and staggered like drunken men,
and were completely confused.
28 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
and He saved them out of their distress.
29 He made the storm calm, and the sea waves were still.
30 They were glad because the waters were quiet,
so He brought them to their desired harbour.
31 Let them praise the Lord for His goodness
and for His wonderful works to the people!
32 Let them exalt Him in the congregation of the people,
and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
33 He turns rivers into a desert,
water springs into dry ground,
34 a fruitful land into salty wasteland,
because of the wickedness of those living there.
35 He turns a wilderness into pools of water,
a parched ground into springs of water.
36 There He makes the hungry dwell, and they prepare a city to live in;
37 they sow fields and plant vineyards, and yield a fruitful harvest.
38 He blesses them, so that they are greatly multiplied,
and He does not let their livestock decrease.
39 But when they are diminished and brought down through oppression,
affliction, and sorrow,
40 He pours contempt upon princes,
and causes them to wander in a wilderness with no road;
41 yet He raises up the poor from affliction
and cares for their families like flocks of sheep.
42 The righteous shall see it and rejoice,
and all evil people shall stop their mouth.
43 Whoever is wise let him observe these things;
let them consider the lovingkindness of the Lord.
Psalm 107
[1] O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good:
For his mercy endureth for ever.
[2] Let the redeemed of the LORD say so,
Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
[3] And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west,
From the north, and from the south.
[4] They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way;
They found no city to dwell in.
[5] Hungry and thirsty, Their soul fainted in them.
[6] Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble,
And he delivered them out of their distresses.
[7] And he led them forth by the right way,
That they might go to a city of habitation.
[8] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness,
And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
[9] For he satisfieth the longing soul,
And filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
[10] Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
Being bound in affliction and iron;
[11] Because they rebelled against the words of God,
And contemned the counsel of the Most High:
[12] Therefore he brought down their heart with labour;
They fell down, and there was none to help.
[13] Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble,
And he saved them out of their distresses.
[14] He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death,
And brake their bands in sunder.
[15] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness,
And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
[16] For he hath broken the gates of brass,
And cut the bars of iron in sunder.
[17] Fools because of their transgression,
And because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
[18] Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat;
And they draw near unto the gates of death.
[19] Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble,
And he saveth them out of their distresses.
[20] He sent his word, and healed them,
And delivered them from their destructions.
[21] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness,
And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
[22] And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving,
And declare his works with rejoicing.
[23] They that go down to the sea in ships, That do business in great waters;
[24] These see the works of the LORD, And his wonders in the deep.
[25] For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind,
Which lifteth up the waves thereof.
[26] They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths:
Their soul is melted because of trouble.
[27] They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man,
And are at their wits' end.
[28] Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble,
And he bringeth them out of their distresses.
[29] He maketh the storm a calm,
So that the waves thereof are still.
[30] Then are they glad because they be quiet;
So he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
[31] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness,
And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
[32] Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people,
And praise him in the assembly of the elders.
[33] He turneth rivers into a wilderness,
And the watersprings into dry ground;
[34] A fruitful land into barrenness,
For the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
[35] He turneth the wilderness into a standing water,
And dry ground into watersprings.
[36] And there he maketh the hungry
To dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;
[37] And sow the fields, and plant vineyards,
Which may yield fruits of increase.
[38] He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly;
And suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
[39] Again, they are minished and brought low
Through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
[40] He poureth contempt upon princes,
And causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
[41] Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction,
And maketh him families like a flock.
[42] The righteous shall see it, and rejoice:
And all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
[43] Whoso is wise, and will observe these things,
Even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.
Psalms 111
1 Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart,
in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) The works of the Lord are great,
sought out by all who have pleasure in them.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) His work is honorable and glorious,
and His righteousness endures forever.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He has made His wonderful works to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) He has given food to those who fear Him;
He will ever be mindful of His covenant.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) He has shown His people the power of His works,
that He may give them the inheritance of the nations.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The works of His hands are true and just;
all His commands are sure.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They stand forever and ever,
and are done in truth and uprightness.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He sent redemption to His people;
He has commanded His covenant forever; holy and fearful is His name.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who live it have insight. His praise endures forever!
Psalm 111
Aleph
[1]Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart,
Bet
In the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
Gimel
[2]The works of the LORD are great,
Dalet
Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
He
[3]His work is honourable and glorious:
Waw
And his righteousness endureth for ever.
Zain
[4] He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered:
Het
The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
Tet
[5] He hath given meat unto them that fear him:
Yod
He will ever be mindful of his covenant.
Kaph
[6] He hath shewed his people the power of his works,
Lamed
That he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
Mem
[7] The works of his hands are verity and judgment;
Nun
All his commandments are sure.
Samek
[8] They stand fast for ever and ever,
Ain
And are done in truth and uprightness.
Pe
[9] He sent redemption unto his people:
Zade
He hath commanded his covenant for ever:
Qoph
Holy and reverend is his name.
Resh
[10] The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:
Shin
A good understanding have all they that do his commandments:
Taw
His praise endureth for ever.
Psalms 112
1 Praise the Lord!
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who delights greatly in His commandments.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) His offspring shall be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Wealth and riches shall be in his house,
and his righteousness endures forever.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) To the upright there arises light in the darkness;
he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) A good man shows generous favor, and lends;
he will guide his affairs with justice.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely the righteous man shall not be moved;
the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He shall not be afraid of evil tidings;
his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) His heart is established; he shall not be afraid,
until he sees triumph upon his enemies.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He has given away freely; he has given to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever;
his horn shall be exalted with honor.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The wicked shall see it and be grieved;
he shall gnash his teeth and melt away;
the desire of the wicked shall perish.
Psalm 112
Aleph
[1] Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD,
Bet
That delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Gimel
[2] His seed shall be mighty upon earth:
Dalet
The generation of the upright shall be blessed.
He
[3] Wealth and riches shall be in his house:
Waw
And his righteousness endureth for ever.
Zain
[4] Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness:
Het
He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Tet
[5] A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth:
Yod
He will guide his affairs with discretion.
Kaph
[6] Surely he shall not be moved for ever:
Lamed
The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
Mem
[7] He shall not be afraid of evil tidings:
Nun
His heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
Samek
[8] His heart is established, he shall not be afraid,
Ain
Until he see his desire upon his enemies.\
Pe
[9] He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor;
Zade
His righteousness endureth for ever;
Qoph
His horn shall be exalted with honour.
Resh
[10] The wicked shall see it, and be grieved;
Shin
He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away:
Taw
The desire of the wicked shall perish.
Psalms 113
1 Praise the Lord!
Praise, O you servants of the Lord,
praise the name of the Lord.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Blessed be the name of the Lord
from this time forth and for evermore.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) From the rising of the sun to its going down,
the Lord's name is to be praised.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) The Lord is high above all nations,
and His glory above the heavens.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Who is like the Lord our God,
who dwells on high,
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) who looks down on the things
that are in heaven and on the earth?
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He raises up the poor out of the dust
and lifts the needy out of the ash heap,
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) to make them sit with princes,
even with the princes of His people.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He gives the barren woman a dwelling,
making her the joyful mother of children.
Praise the Lord!
Psalm 113
[1] Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD,
Praise the name of the LORD.
[2] Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and for evermore.
[3] From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same
The LORD's name is to be praised.
[4] The LORD is high above all nations,
And his glory above the heavens.
[5] Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
[6] Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven,
and in the earth!
[7] He raiseth up the poor out of the dust,
And lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
[8] That he may set him with princes, Even with the princes of his people.
[9] He maketh the barren woman to keep house,
And to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalms 114
1 When Israel went out of Egypt,
the house of Jacob from a people of strange language,
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Judah was His sanctuary, and Israel His dominion.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The sea saw it and fled; the Jordan was driven back;
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) the mountains skipped like rams
and the hills like lambs.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) What alarmed you, O sea, that you fled,
O Jordan, that you turned back,
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) O mountains, that you skipped like rams,
O hills, like lambs?
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord,
at the presence of the God of Jacob
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) who turned the rock into a pool of water,
the hard stone into a spring of waters.
Psalm 114
[1] When Israel went out of Egypt,
The house of Jacob from a people of strange language;
[2] Judah was his sanctuary, And Israel his dominion.
[3] The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back.
[4] The mountains skipped like rams,
And the little hills like lambs.
[5] What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest?
Thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back?
[6] Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams;
And ye little hills, like lambs?
[7] Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord,
At the presence of the God of Jacob;
[8] Which turned the rock into a standing water,
The flint into a fountain of waters.
2) Our Daily Bread for 8 July 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/07/08/food-that-says-i-love-you
Entitled Food That Says I Love You
Luke 22:14-20
The Lord's Supper
Mt 26:26-30; Mk 14:22-26; 1Co 11:23-25
14 (Mt 26:20; Mk 14:17) When the hour had come, He and the twelve apostles
with Him sat down.
15 And He said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover
with you before I suffer.
16 (Lk 14:15; Rev 19:9) For I tell you, I will never eat it again
until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."
17 And He took the cup and gave thanks and said,
"Take this and divide it among yourselves.
18 (Mt 26:29; Mk 14:25) For I tell you, I will not drink of the fruit
of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."
19 (1Co 10:16; Mt 26:26-28) Then He took the bread, and when He had given
thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying,
"This is My body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me."
20 (Ex 24:8; Zec 9:11) In like manner, He took the cup after supper, saying,
"This cup is the new covenant in My blood which is shed for you.
[14] And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles
with him.
[15] And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover
with you before I suffer:
[16] for I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof,
until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
[17] And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this,
and divide it among yourselves:
[18] for I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine,
until the kingdom of God shall come.
[19] And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them,
saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. [20] Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new
testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
I attended a family birthday gathering where the hostess wove the theme of
"favorite things" into the decor, the gifts, and-best of all-the food.
Because the birthday girl loved steak and salad-and white chocolate raspberry
Bundt cake-the hostess grilled steak, spun spinach, and ordered that favourite
cake. Favourite foods say, "I love you."
The Bible contains many references to banquets, feasts, and festivals, pairing
the physical act of eating with celebrations of God's faithfulness. Feasting
was a part of the sacrificial system of worship practiced by the Israelites
(see Numbers 28:11-31), with Passover, the festival of weeks, and new moon
feasts held every month. And in Psalm 23:5, God prepares a table with an
abundant meal and cups overflow with mercy and love. Perhaps the most lavish
pairing of food and wine ever expressed was when Jesus broke a piece of bread
and took a cup of wine, illustrating the gift of His death on a cross for our
salvation. He then challenged us to "do this in remembrance of me" (Luke
22:19).
As you partake of food today, take a moment to consider the God who made both
mouth and stomach and offers food to you as a language of His love in
celebration of His faithfulness. Ours is a God who feasts with the faithful,
pairing His perfect provision with our great need, saying, "I love you."
By: Elisa Morgan
Reflect & Pray
What is a favorite food that you use in celebration?
How can you thank God as you enjoy food today?
Thank You, God, for all You faithfully provide,
including my daily bread and my very salvation.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 6 - It is Finished
John 5:24
24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever hears
My word and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life
and shall not come into condemnation, but has passed from death into life. "
[24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth
on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into
condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
"PLEASE BE PATIENT - GOD IS NOT FINISHED WITH ME YET,"
the sweatshirt read. In this case, the message was an ironic one,
for the occupant of the shirt was a snaggle-toothed, freckle-faced six year
old!
In one sense, God is not finished with the work he has to do in each of us.
Life in Christ is an ongoing process of change and growth as we become
more like him. Certainly, the more we see of ourselves, the more we hope
he isn't finished with us!
Yet whatever plans God has for making us into the men and women he created
us to be, certain aspects of our life in Christ are finished, finalised.
Jesus declares with absolute assurance, "whoever hears
My word and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life
and shall not come into condemnation, but has passed from death into life. "
Because we do not have to earn or deserve God's grace, because we are not
called to prove ourselves worthy of Salvation, we can have immediate
and total assurance of the security of life in Jesus Christ. The one who
put his trust in the Lord has eternal life; he will not be condemned;
he has crossed over from death to life.
This "crossing over" into life happens in the split second when we acknowledge
our dependence upon Christ alone. And the rest of our lives is given over to
the development of his image in us.
God is not finished with us yet.
But his work of salvation is finished - complete,
fully dependable an accomplished fact.
Application
a) Have I ever doubted the "accomplished fact" of my own salvation? Why?
b) How can today's verse help me realise that, although I may have a lot of
growing yet to do, my salvation in Jesus Christ is secure?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Luke 12:15
15 Then He said to them, "Take heed and beware of covetousness.
For a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's
life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Impatient
Ps 37:3-9
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;
dwell in the land, and practice faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself in the Lord,
and He will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord;
trust also in Him, and He will bring it to pass.
6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,
and your judgment as the noonday.
7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
do not fret because of those who prosper in their way,
because of those who make wicked schemes.
8 Let go of anger, and forsake wrath;
do not fret-it surely leads to evil deeds.
9 For evildoers will be cut off,
but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the earth.
Bet
3 Trust in the LORD, and do good;
So shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
4 Delight thyself also in the LORD;
And he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Gimel
5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; Trust also in him;
And he shall bring it to pass.
6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light,
And thy judgment as the noonday.
Dalet
7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him:
Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way,
because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
He
8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath:
Fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
9 For evildoers shall be cut off:
But those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
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?)
Where do Muslims live?
Canada is a land of immigrants. And Muslims are coming in increasing numbers
to our shores. Where do they live? How can we prayfor these areas? Use this as
your more effectively for Muslims in Canada.
Data for those population figures is extrapoled for the 2011 National
Household Survay and population growth projections by Pew Forum. These have
also been adjusted by +40% as reliable sources state that on 60% of Muslims
self-identify on government surveys and forms. These estimates are still on
the conservative end of the spectrum. Percentages represent that of the total
Canadian population, not provincial
BC - 136493 - 7.5%
AB - 195240 - 11%
SK - 17279 - 1%
MB - 21349 - 1.2%
ON - 1001542 - 55%
QC - 418946 - 23%
NB - 4543 - 0.003%
NS - 14629 - 0.1%
PEI - 1127 - 0.0006%
NFLD - 2065 - 0.001%
Yukon - 69 - 0.00004%
NWT - 473 - 0.0003%
NU - 86 - 0.00005%
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
8th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer
and never cease to call upon God
(
Is 62:6
6 (Isa 52:8; Ps 74:2) I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem,
who shall never hold their peace day nor night.
You who remind the Lord, do not keep silent;
6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold
their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,
Ps 5:3
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord, in the morning You will hear my voice;
in the morning I will direct my prayer to You, and I will watch expectantly.
3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD;
In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
Ps 55:17
17 Evening and morning and at noon, I will make my complaint and murmur,
and He will hear my voice.
17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud:
And he shall hear my voice.
)
b) Pray for the province of Manitoba
I) Pray for the leaders of Manitoba, that God's Spirit would influence them
to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.
( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings
and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life
in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and
acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved,
and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus .
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and and praise Him for He is all power and mercy.
Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, God, for all You faithfully provide,
including my daily bread and my very salvation."
Pray to the Lord and pray your salvation remember in Jesus Christ
You are a new complete creation.
Pray to the Lord and pray not to be covetous.
Pray to the Lord and remember He will deal with evildoers.
Pray for Muslims in Canada to know Jesus as Saviour.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer
and never cease to call upon God
Pray that more Jordanian nationals will come to know Christ.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
1) Psalms 107 , 111-114
Psalms 107
BOOK FIVE
Psalms 107–150
1 Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good,
for His mercy endures forever!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Let the redeemed of the Lord speak out,
whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy,
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) and gathered them from the lands,
from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) They wandered in the wilderness on a deserted path;
they found no city to dwell in.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble,
and He delivered them out of their distresses.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He led them on a level road,
that they might go to a city to live in.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Let them praise the Lord for His goodness
and for His wonderful works to the people!
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) For He satisfies the longing soul
and fills the hungry soul with goodness.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Some sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
being prisoners in affliction and irons,
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) because they rebelled against the words of God
and rejected the counsel of the Most High.
12 Therefore He brought down their hearts with hard labor;
they fell down, and there was none to help.
13 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble,
and He delivered them out of their distress.
14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death
and broke apart their bonds.
15 Let them praise the Lord for His goodness
and for His wonderful works to the people!
16 For He has broken the gates of bronze
and cut the bars of iron in two.
17 Some were fools because of their transgressions,
and because of their iniquities they are afflicted.
18 They loathed all manner of food,
and they drew near to the gates of death.
19 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble,
and He saved them out of their distress.
20 He sent His word and healed them
and delivered them from their destruction.
21 Let them praise the Lord for His goodness
and for His wonderful works to the people!
22 And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving
and declare His works with rejoicing.
23 Some went down to the sea in ships,
to do business in the vast waters;
24 they saw the works of the Lord
and His wonders in the deep water.
25 For He commands and raises the stormy wind,
which lifts up the sea waves.
26 The sailors went up to the sky, they came down to the depths;
their strength melted because of the great danger.
27 They reeled to and fro and staggered like drunken men,
and were completely confused.
28 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
and He saved them out of their distress.
29 He made the storm calm, and the sea waves were still.
30 They were glad because the waters were quiet,
so He brought them to their desired harbour.
31 Let them praise the Lord for His goodness
and for His wonderful works to the people!
32 Let them exalt Him in the congregation of the people,
and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
33 He turns rivers into a desert,
water springs into dry ground,
34 a fruitful land into salty wasteland,
because of the wickedness of those living there.
35 He turns a wilderness into pools of water,
a parched ground into springs of water.
36 There He makes the hungry dwell, and they prepare a city to live in;
37 they sow fields and plant vineyards, and yield a fruitful harvest.
38 He blesses them, so that they are greatly multiplied,
and He does not let their livestock decrease.
39 But when they are diminished and brought down through oppression,
affliction, and sorrow,
40 He pours contempt upon princes,
and causes them to wander in a wilderness with no road;
41 yet He raises up the poor from affliction
and cares for their families like flocks of sheep.
42 The righteous shall see it and rejoice,
and all evil people shall stop their mouth.
43 Whoever is wise let him observe these things;
let them consider the lovingkindness of the Lord.
Psalm 107
[1] O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good:
For his mercy endureth for ever.
[2] Let the redeemed of the LORD say so,
Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
[3] And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west,
From the north, and from the south.
[4] They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way;
They found no city to dwell in.
[5] Hungry and thirsty, Their soul fainted in them.
[6] Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble,
And he delivered them out of their distresses.
[7] And he led them forth by the right way,
That they might go to a city of habitation.
[8] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness,
And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
[9] For he satisfieth the longing soul,
And filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
[10] Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
Being bound in affliction and iron;
[11] Because they rebelled against the words of God,
And contemned the counsel of the Most High:
[12] Therefore he brought down their heart with labour;
They fell down, and there was none to help.
[13] Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble,
And he saved them out of their distresses.
[14] He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death,
And brake their bands in sunder.
[15] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness,
And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
[16] For he hath broken the gates of brass,
And cut the bars of iron in sunder.
[17] Fools because of their transgression,
And because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
[18] Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat;
And they draw near unto the gates of death.
[19] Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble,
And he saveth them out of their distresses.
[20] He sent his word, and healed them,
And delivered them from their destructions.
[21] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness,
And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
[22] And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving,
And declare his works with rejoicing.
[23] They that go down to the sea in ships, That do business in great waters;
[24] These see the works of the LORD, And his wonders in the deep.
[25] For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind,
Which lifteth up the waves thereof.
[26] They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths:
Their soul is melted because of trouble.
[27] They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man,
And are at their wits' end.
[28] Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble,
And he bringeth them out of their distresses.
[29] He maketh the storm a calm,
So that the waves thereof are still.
[30] Then are they glad because they be quiet;
So he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
[31] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness,
And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
[32] Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people,
And praise him in the assembly of the elders.
[33] He turneth rivers into a wilderness,
And the watersprings into dry ground;
[34] A fruitful land into barrenness,
For the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
[35] He turneth the wilderness into a standing water,
And dry ground into watersprings.
[36] And there he maketh the hungry
To dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;
[37] And sow the fields, and plant vineyards,
Which may yield fruits of increase.
[38] He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly;
And suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
[39] Again, they are minished and brought low
Through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
[40] He poureth contempt upon princes,
And causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
[41] Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction,
And maketh him families like a flock.
[42] The righteous shall see it, and rejoice:
And all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
[43] Whoso is wise, and will observe these things,
Even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.
Psalms 111
1 Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart,
in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) The works of the Lord are great,
sought out by all who have pleasure in them.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) His work is honorable and glorious,
and His righteousness endures forever.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He has made His wonderful works to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) He has given food to those who fear Him;
He will ever be mindful of His covenant.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) He has shown His people the power of His works,
that He may give them the inheritance of the nations.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The works of His hands are true and just;
all His commands are sure.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They stand forever and ever,
and are done in truth and uprightness.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He sent redemption to His people;
He has commanded His covenant forever; holy and fearful is His name.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who live it have insight. His praise endures forever!
Psalm 111
Aleph
[1]Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart,
Bet
In the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
Gimel
[2]The works of the LORD are great,
Dalet
Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
He
[3]His work is honourable and glorious:
Waw
And his righteousness endureth for ever.
Zain
[4] He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered:
Het
The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
Tet
[5] He hath given meat unto them that fear him:
Yod
He will ever be mindful of his covenant.
Kaph
[6] He hath shewed his people the power of his works,
Lamed
That he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
Mem
[7] The works of his hands are verity and judgment;
Nun
All his commandments are sure.
Samek
[8] They stand fast for ever and ever,
Ain
And are done in truth and uprightness.
Pe
[9] He sent redemption unto his people:
Zade
He hath commanded his covenant for ever:
Qoph
Holy and reverend is his name.
Resh
[10] The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:
Shin
A good understanding have all they that do his commandments:
Taw
His praise endureth for ever.
Psalms 112
1 Praise the Lord!
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who delights greatly in His commandments.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) His offspring shall be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Wealth and riches shall be in his house,
and his righteousness endures forever.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) To the upright there arises light in the darkness;
he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) A good man shows generous favor, and lends;
he will guide his affairs with justice.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely the righteous man shall not be moved;
the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He shall not be afraid of evil tidings;
his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) His heart is established; he shall not be afraid,
until he sees triumph upon his enemies.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He has given away freely; he has given to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever;
his horn shall be exalted with honor.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The wicked shall see it and be grieved;
he shall gnash his teeth and melt away;
the desire of the wicked shall perish.
Psalm 112
Aleph
[1] Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD,
Bet
That delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Gimel
[2] His seed shall be mighty upon earth:
Dalet
The generation of the upright shall be blessed.
He
[3] Wealth and riches shall be in his house:
Waw
And his righteousness endureth for ever.
Zain
[4] Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness:
Het
He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Tet
[5] A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth:
Yod
He will guide his affairs with discretion.
Kaph
[6] Surely he shall not be moved for ever:
Lamed
The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
Mem
[7] He shall not be afraid of evil tidings:
Nun
His heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
Samek
[8] His heart is established, he shall not be afraid,
Ain
Until he see his desire upon his enemies.\
Pe
[9] He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor;
Zade
His righteousness endureth for ever;
Qoph
His horn shall be exalted with honour.
Resh
[10] The wicked shall see it, and be grieved;
Shin
He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away:
Taw
The desire of the wicked shall perish.
Psalms 113
1 Praise the Lord!
Praise, O you servants of the Lord,
praise the name of the Lord.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Blessed be the name of the Lord
from this time forth and for evermore.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) From the rising of the sun to its going down,
the Lord's name is to be praised.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) The Lord is high above all nations,
and His glory above the heavens.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Who is like the Lord our God,
who dwells on high,
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) who looks down on the things
that are in heaven and on the earth?
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He raises up the poor out of the dust
and lifts the needy out of the ash heap,
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) to make them sit with princes,
even with the princes of His people.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He gives the barren woman a dwelling,
making her the joyful mother of children.
Praise the Lord!
Psalm 113
[1] Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD,
Praise the name of the LORD.
[2] Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and for evermore.
[3] From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same
The LORD's name is to be praised.
[4] The LORD is high above all nations,
And his glory above the heavens.
[5] Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
[6] Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven,
and in the earth!
[7] He raiseth up the poor out of the dust,
And lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
[8] That he may set him with princes, Even with the princes of his people.
[9] He maketh the barren woman to keep house,
And to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalms 114
1 When Israel went out of Egypt,
the house of Jacob from a people of strange language,
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Judah was His sanctuary, and Israel His dominion.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The sea saw it and fled; the Jordan was driven back;
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) the mountains skipped like rams
and the hills like lambs.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) What alarmed you, O sea, that you fled,
O Jordan, that you turned back,
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) O mountains, that you skipped like rams,
O hills, like lambs?
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord,
at the presence of the God of Jacob
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) who turned the rock into a pool of water,
the hard stone into a spring of waters.
Psalm 114
[1] When Israel went out of Egypt,
The house of Jacob from a people of strange language;
[2] Judah was his sanctuary, And Israel his dominion.
[3] The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back.
[4] The mountains skipped like rams,
And the little hills like lambs.
[5] What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest?
Thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back?
[6] Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams;
And ye little hills, like lambs?
[7] Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord,
At the presence of the God of Jacob;
[8] Which turned the rock into a standing water,
The flint into a fountain of waters.
2) Our Daily Bread for 8 July 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/07/08/food-that-says-i-love-you
Entitled Food That Says I Love You
Luke 22:14-20
The Lord's Supper
Mt 26:26-30; Mk 14:22-26; 1Co 11:23-25
14 (Mt 26:20; Mk 14:17) When the hour had come, He and the twelve apostles
with Him sat down.
15 And He said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover
with you before I suffer.
16 (Lk 14:15; Rev 19:9) For I tell you, I will never eat it again
until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."
17 And He took the cup and gave thanks and said,
"Take this and divide it among yourselves.
18 (Mt 26:29; Mk 14:25) For I tell you, I will not drink of the fruit
of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."
19 (1Co 10:16; Mt 26:26-28) Then He took the bread, and when He had given
thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying,
"This is My body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me."
20 (Ex 24:8; Zec 9:11) In like manner, He took the cup after supper, saying,
"This cup is the new covenant in My blood which is shed for you.
[14] And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles
with him.
[15] And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover
with you before I suffer:
[16] for I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof,
until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
[17] And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this,
and divide it among yourselves:
[18] for I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine,
until the kingdom of God shall come.
[19] And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them,
saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. [20] Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new
testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
I attended a family birthday gathering where the hostess wove the theme of
"favorite things" into the decor, the gifts, and-best of all-the food.
Because the birthday girl loved steak and salad-and white chocolate raspberry
Bundt cake-the hostess grilled steak, spun spinach, and ordered that favourite
cake. Favourite foods say, "I love you."
The Bible contains many references to banquets, feasts, and festivals, pairing
the physical act of eating with celebrations of God's faithfulness. Feasting
was a part of the sacrificial system of worship practiced by the Israelites
(see Numbers 28:11-31), with Passover, the festival of weeks, and new moon
feasts held every month. And in Psalm 23:5, God prepares a table with an
abundant meal and cups overflow with mercy and love. Perhaps the most lavish
pairing of food and wine ever expressed was when Jesus broke a piece of bread
and took a cup of wine, illustrating the gift of His death on a cross for our
salvation. He then challenged us to "do this in remembrance of me" (Luke
22:19).
As you partake of food today, take a moment to consider the God who made both
mouth and stomach and offers food to you as a language of His love in
celebration of His faithfulness. Ours is a God who feasts with the faithful,
pairing His perfect provision with our great need, saying, "I love you."
By: Elisa Morgan
Reflect & Pray
What is a favorite food that you use in celebration?
How can you thank God as you enjoy food today?
Thank You, God, for all You faithfully provide,
including my daily bread and my very salvation.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 6 - It is Finished
John 5:24
24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever hears
My word and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life
and shall not come into condemnation, but has passed from death into life. "
[24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth
on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into
condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
"PLEASE BE PATIENT - GOD IS NOT FINISHED WITH ME YET,"
the sweatshirt read. In this case, the message was an ironic one,
for the occupant of the shirt was a snaggle-toothed, freckle-faced six year
old!
In one sense, God is not finished with the work he has to do in each of us.
Life in Christ is an ongoing process of change and growth as we become
more like him. Certainly, the more we see of ourselves, the more we hope
he isn't finished with us!
Yet whatever plans God has for making us into the men and women he created
us to be, certain aspects of our life in Christ are finished, finalised.
Jesus declares with absolute assurance, "whoever hears
My word and believes in Him who sent Me has eternal life
and shall not come into condemnation, but has passed from death into life. "
Because we do not have to earn or deserve God's grace, because we are not
called to prove ourselves worthy of Salvation, we can have immediate
and total assurance of the security of life in Jesus Christ. The one who
put his trust in the Lord has eternal life; he will not be condemned;
he has crossed over from death to life.
This "crossing over" into life happens in the split second when we acknowledge
our dependence upon Christ alone. And the rest of our lives is given over to
the development of his image in us.
God is not finished with us yet.
But his work of salvation is finished - complete,
fully dependable an accomplished fact.
Application
a) Have I ever doubted the "accomplished fact" of my own salvation? Why?
b) How can today's verse help me realise that, although I may have a lot of
growing yet to do, my salvation in Jesus Christ is secure?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Luke 12:15
15 Then He said to them, "Take heed and beware of covetousness.
For a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's
life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Impatient
Ps 37:3-9
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;
dwell in the land, and practice faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself in the Lord,
and He will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord;
trust also in Him, and He will bring it to pass.
6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,
and your judgment as the noonday.
7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
do not fret because of those who prosper in their way,
because of those who make wicked schemes.
8 Let go of anger, and forsake wrath;
do not fret-it surely leads to evil deeds.
9 For evildoers will be cut off,
but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the earth.
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3 Trust in the LORD, and do good;
So shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
4 Delight thyself also in the LORD;
And he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
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5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; Trust also in him;
And he shall bring it to pass.
6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light,
And thy judgment as the noonday.
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7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him:
Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way,
because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
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8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath:
Fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
9 For evildoers shall be cut off:
But those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
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?)
Where do Muslims live?
Canada is a land of immigrants. And Muslims are coming in increasing numbers
to our shores. Where do they live? How can we prayfor these areas? Use this as
your more effectively for Muslims in Canada.
Data for those population figures is extrapoled for the 2011 National
Household Survay and population growth projections by Pew Forum. These have
also been adjusted by +40% as reliable sources state that on 60% of Muslims
self-identify on government surveys and forms. These estimates are still on
the conservative end of the spectrum. Percentages represent that of the total
Canadian population, not provincial
BC - 136493 - 7.5%
AB - 195240 - 11%
SK - 17279 - 1%
MB - 21349 - 1.2%
ON - 1001542 - 55%
QC - 418946 - 23%
NB - 4543 - 0.003%
NS - 14629 - 0.1%
PEI - 1127 - 0.0006%
NFLD - 2065 - 0.001%
Yukon - 69 - 0.00004%
NWT - 473 - 0.0003%
NU - 86 - 0.00005%
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
8th Day of the Month
a) Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer
and never cease to call upon God
(
Is 62:6
6 (Isa 52:8; Ps 74:2) I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem,
who shall never hold their peace day nor night.
You who remind the Lord, do not keep silent;
6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold
their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,
Ps 5:3
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord, in the morning You will hear my voice;
in the morning I will direct my prayer to You, and I will watch expectantly.
3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD;
In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
Ps 55:17
17 Evening and morning and at noon, I will make my complaint and murmur,
and He will hear my voice.
17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud:
And he shall hear my voice.
)
b) Pray for the province of Manitoba
I) Pray for the leaders of Manitoba, that God's Spirit would influence them
to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.
( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings
and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life
in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and
acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved,
and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus .
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and and praise Him for He is all power and mercy.
Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, God, for all You faithfully provide,
including my daily bread and my very salvation."
Pray to the Lord and pray your salvation remember in Jesus Christ
You are a new complete creation.
Pray to the Lord and pray not to be covetous.
Pray to the Lord and remember He will deal with evildoers.
Pray for Muslims in Canada to know Jesus as Saviour.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer
and never cease to call upon God
Pray that more Jordanian nationals will come to know Christ.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
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