Day 262 of My Second Bible Study Journey - 19 September reflections
Day 262, 19 September 2022
1) Nehemiah 11
Nehemiah 12:1-26
1 Chronicles 9:1-34
Nehemiah 11
The Residents of Jerusalem
1 Ch 9:1-17
1 (Ne 11:18; Isa 48:2) Now the rulers of the people lived at Jerusalem,
so the rest of the people cast lots in order to bring one out of ten
to stay in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine remained
in other cities.
2 (Jdg 5:9) The people blessed all the men who volunteered to dwell
in Jerusalem.
3 (Ezr 2:43; 2:1) Now these are the leaders of the provinces
who lived in Jerusalem (though in the cities of Judah
every one lived on his own property within their cities):
Israel, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants,
and the descendants of Solomon's servants.
4 (Ge 38:29) Some of the sons of Judah and Benjamin lived in Jerusalem.
Those from Judah were:
Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah,
the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel-the descendants of Perez,
5 and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Kol-Hozeh, the son of Hazaiah,
the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah,
the son of Shelah.
6 All the descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 486 valiant men.
7 These are the sons of Benjamin:
Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah,
the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel,
the son of Jeshaiah, 8and after him Gabbai and Sallai, totaling 928.
9 Joel, the son of Zikri, was their overseer, and Judah the son of Hassenuah
was second to him over the city.
10 Of the priests there were: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib and Jakin;
11 Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok,
the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was a ruler of the house of God.
12 Their relatives performing the work of the house were 822 .
There was also Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah,
the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur,
the son of Malkijah,
13 plus his relatives who were chiefs of the fathers' houses were 242;
and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth,
the son of Immer,
14 and their brothers, mighty men of valor, were 128. Their overseer
was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.
15 From the Levites there were:
Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah,
the son of Bunni;
16 plus Shabbethai and Jozabad, who as leaders of the Levites
had oversight of the outside work of the house of God.
17 (1Ch 9:15) Mattaniah the son of Mika, the son of Zabdi,
the son of Asaph, was the first to begin the thanksgiving at prayer,
Bakbukiah was the second out of his relatives, and then
Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
18 (Ne 11:1; Rev 21:2) All the Levites in the holy city were 284.
19 Moreover, the gatekeepers,
Akkub, Talmon, and their relatives who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
20 The rest of Israel, the priests, and the Levites were in
all the cities of Judah, every one tending to his own inheritance.
21 (Ne 3:26) But the temple servants lived in Ophel,
and Ziha and Gishpa were over them.
22 (Ne 12:42; 11:9) The overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi
the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah,
the son of Mika. Some of the sons of Asaph were the singers
attending to the work of the house of God,
23(Ezr 6:8-9) for the king's regulation about them made their unity
a daily issue.
24 (Ge 38:30; 1Ch 18:17) Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah
the son of Judah, was the king's assistant
[Lit. at the king's hand.] in all matters concerning the people.
The Residents Outside Jerusalem
25 (Jos 14:15) For the villages located by their fields,
some of the people of Judah lived at Kiriath Arba and its villages,
others at Dibon and its villages, or at Jekabzeel and its villages,
26 as well as at Jeshua, at Moladah, and at Beth Pelet,
27 and at Hazar Shual, and at Beersheba and its villages,
28 (1Sa 27:6) and at Ziklag, at Mekonah and its villages,
29 and at En Rimmon, at Zorah, at Jarmuth,
30 (Jos 10:3; 15:8) Zanoah, Adullam and their villages, at Lachish
and its fields, and at Azekah and its villages. So they lived
from Beersheba as far as the Valley of Hinnom.
31 Some of the Benjamites settled from Geba onward,
at Mikmash, Aija, and Bethel and their villages,
32 (Jos 21:18; 1Sa 21:1) at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
33 (2Sa 4:3) Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,
34 (1Sa 13:18) Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
35 (1Ch 8:12) Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
36 From the Levites, some divisions in Judah belonged to Benjamin.
Nehemiah 11
[1] And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people
also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and
nine parts to dwell in other cities.
[2] And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to
dwell at Jerusalem.
[3] Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in
the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to
wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the
children of Solomon's servants.
[4] And at Jerusalem dwelt certain of the children of Judah, and of the
children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah; Athaiah the son of Uzziah,
the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of
Mahalaleel, of the children of Perez;
[5] And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of
Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the
son of Shiloni.
[6] All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred
threescore and eight valiant men.
[7] And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son
of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the
son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah.
[8] And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.
[9] And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of
Senuah was second over the city.
[10] Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.
[11] Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the
son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.
[12] And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred
twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son
of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,
[13] And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and
Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the
son of Immer,
[14] And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight:
and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.
[15] Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam,
the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
[16] And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the
oversight of the outward business of the house of God.
[17] And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was
the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second
among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son
of Jeduthun.
[18] All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.
[19] Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the
gates, were an hundred seventy and two.
[20] And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all
the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.
[21] But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the
Nethinims.
[22] The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani,
the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of
Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God.
[23] For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain
portion should be for the singers, due for every day.
[24] And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son
of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people.
[25] And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah
dwelt at Kirjath-arba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the
villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,
[26] And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Beth-phelet,
[27] And at Hazar-shual, and at Beer-sheba, and in the villages thereof,
[28] And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,
[29] And at En-rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,
[30] Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields
thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from
Beer-sheba unto the valley of Hinnom.
[31] The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija,
and Bethel, and in their villages,
[32] And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
[33] Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,
[34] Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
[35] Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
[36] And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin.
Nehemiah 12
The Priests and Levites
1 (Ezr 2:1-2; Ne 10:2-8) Now these are the priests and the Levites
who came up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua:
Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
2 Amariah, Malluk, Hattush,
3 Shekaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,
4 (Lk 1:5) Iddo, Ginnethon, Abijah,
5 Mijamin, Moadiah, Bilgah,
6 Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,
7 Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah.
These were the leaders of the priests
and of their relatives in the days of Joshua.
8 (Ne 11:17; 12:24) Moreover the Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel,
Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving songs,
in conjunction with his relatives.
9 There were also their relatives Bakbukiah and Unni,
positioned across from each other in the watches.
10 Joshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib,
Eliashib was the father of Joiada,
11 Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.
12 Now in the days of Joiakim, the priests, these were the heads
of the fathers' houses:
of Seraiah, Meraiah;
of Jeremiah, Hananiah;
13 of Ezra, Meshullam;
of Amariah, Jehohanan;
14 of Malluk, Jonathan;
of Shebaniah, Joseph;
15 of Harim, Adna;
of Meraioth, Helkai;
16 of Iddo, Zechariah;
of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
17 of Abijah, Zikri;
of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;
18 of Bilgah, Shammua;
of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
19 of Joiarib, Mattenai;
of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
20 of Sallu, Kallai;
of Amok, Eber;
21 of Hilkiah, Hashabiah;
and of Jedaiah, Nethanel.
22 The Levites, as well as the priests, were recorded as the chiefs
of the fathers' houses in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan,
and Jaddua during the reign of Darius the Persian.
23 The descendants of Levi who served as the chiefs of the fathers' house
were recorded in the book of the chronicles until the days of Johanan
the son of Eliashib.
24 (1Ch 25:1-26) The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah,
and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers across from them,
to praise and to give thanks, section opposite section,
according to the commandment of David the man of God.
25 Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon,
and Akkub were gatekeepers maintaining the guard duty at the storehouse
of the gates.
26 (Ne 8:9) These leaders served during the days of Joiakim the son of Joshua,
the son of Jozadak, during the days of Nehemiah the governor,
and during the days of Ezra the priest, the scribe.
Nehemiah 12
[1] Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel
the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
[2] Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,
[3] Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,
[4] Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah,
[5] Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,
[6] Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jediah,
[7] Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chief of the priests and
of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.
[8] Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and
Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.
[9] Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the
watches.
[10] And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib
begat Joiada,
[11] And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.
[12] And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the fathers: of
Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;
[13] Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
[14] Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;
[15] Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;
[16] Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
[17] Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
[18] Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
[19] And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
[20] Of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;
[21] Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.
[22] The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua,
were recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius
the Persian.
[23] The sons of Levi, the chief of the fathers, were written in the book of
the chronicles, even until the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib.
[24] And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son
of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and to give
thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over
against ward.
[25] Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, were
porters keeping the ward at the thresholds of the gates.
[26] These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of
Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest,
the scribe.
1 Chronicles 9:1-34
1 CHRONICLES 9
1 So all Israel was registered by genealogies, and these were written
in the book of the kings of Israel. And Judah was led into exile
to Babylon for their unfaithfulness.
2 (Ne 7:73; Ezr 2:43; 2:58) Now the first ones to dwell in their possessions
in their cities were children of Israel, priests, Levites, and temple servants.
A Post-Exilic Genealogy
Ne 11:3-19
3 (Ne 11:1) Some of the sons of Judah dwelt in Jerusalem alongside
some of the sons of Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh:
4 (Ge 46:12; Nu 26:20) Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri,
the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the sons of Perez the son of Judah;
5 of the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons;
6of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel and their brothers, six hundred and ninety.
7 Those of the sons of Benjamin were
Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah;
8 Ibneiah the son of Jeroham; Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Mikri;
Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;
9 and their brothers according to their generations, 956.
All these men were heads of families according to their fathers' houses.
10 Those of the priests were Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jakin;
11 (Ne 11:11) Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam,
the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub,
the head official of the house of God;
12 Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malkijah;
Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam,
the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
13 and their brothers, heads of the houses of their fathers, 1760
very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
14 Those of the Levites were Shemaiah the son of Hasshub,
the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
15 (Ne 11:22) Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mika,
the son of Zikri, the son of Asaph;
16 Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun;
Berekiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah,
who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.
17 Now the gatekeepers were Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman,
and their brothers (Shallum was the head officer
18 (Eze 46:1-2) who until then had served at the king's eastern gate).
They were the gatekeepers for the camps of the Levites.
19 Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,
and his brothers from his father's house, the Korahites,
were over the work of the service, gatekeepers of the tabernacle.
Their fathers had been over the camp of the Lord, guards at the entrance.
20 Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the official over them in previous times,
and the Lord was with him.
21 (1Ch 26:14; 26:2) Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was gatekeeper
at the entrance to the tent of meeting.
22 (1Sa 9:9) All those chosen as gatekeepers were two hundred and twelve.
They were registered by their genealogy in their villages. Now David
and Samuel the seer established them in their trusted offices.
23 So they and their sons were in charge of the gates of the house
of the Lord, that is, the house of the tabernacle, as guards.
24 The gatekeepers were on four sides: east, west, north, and south.
25 (2Ki 11:5; 2Ch 23:8) Their brothers in their villages were to come
for seven days from time to time to serve with them.
26 For in their trusted offices the four main gatekeepers who were
Levites had charge over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
27 They spent the night around the house of God, for the watch
was entrusted to them, and they were responsible for opening it every morning.
28 Some of them were in charge of the vessels of service, that they should
bring them in and out by number.
29 (1Ch 23:29) Some others were appointed over the furnishings
and all the implements of the sanctuary as well as the fine flour, the wine,
the oil, the frankincense, and the spices.
30 (Ex 30:23-25) And some of the sons of the priests mixed the ointment
of the spices.
31 (1Ch 9:19; 9:22) Mattithiah, one of the Levites (he was the firstborn of
Shallum the Korahite), was entrusted with making the flat cakes.
32 (Lev 24:5-8) Others of the sons of the Kohathites and from their brothers
were given charge over the showbread to prepare it every Sabbath.
33 (1Ch 6:31-33; 25:1-31) Now these are the singers, heads of the fathers'
houses of the Levites, who stayed in the temple chambers, free from
other service, because they were occupied with the work day and night.
34 These were the heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites according
to their generations, leaders, who dwelt in Jerusalem.
1 Chronicles 9
[1] So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were
written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away
to Babylon for their transgression.
[2] Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their
cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.
[3] And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of
Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh;
[4] Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of
Bani, of the children of Pharez the son of Judah.
[5] And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.
[6] And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and
ninety.
[7] And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of
Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah,
[8] And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of
Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of
Ibnijah;
[9] And their brethren, according to their generations, nine hundred and
fifty and six. All these men were chief of the fathers in the house of their
fathers.
[10] And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
[11] And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok,
the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God;
[12] And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of
Malchijah,
and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam,
the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
[13] And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and
seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of
the house of God.
[14] And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam,
the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
[15] And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the
son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
[16] And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun,
and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages
of the Netophathites.
[17] And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and
their brethren: Shallum was the chief;
[18] Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in
the companies of the children of Levi.
[19] And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and
his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work
of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers,
being over the host of the LORD, were keepers of the entry.
[20] And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past,
and the Lord was with him.
[21] And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the
tabernacle of the congregation.
[22] All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred
and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom
David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.
[23] So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house
of the Lord, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards.
[24] In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and
south.
[25] And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after
seven days from time to time with them.
[26] For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office,
and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
[27] And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was
upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.
[28] And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that
they should bring them in and out by tale.
[29] Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the
instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil,
and the frankincense, and the spices.
[30] And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.
[31] And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum
the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were made in the
pans.
[32] And other of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over
the shewbread, to prepare it every sabbath.
[33] And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who
remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work
day and night.
[34] These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their
generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
2) Our Daily Bread for 19 September 2022
Entitled "Imaginative Faith"
Isaiah 55:6-13
6 (Ps 32:6; Isa 45:19 ) Seek the Lord while He may be found,
call you upon Him while He is near.
7 (Isa 44:22; Pr 28:13) Let the wicked forsake his way,
and the unrighteous man his thoughts;
and let him return to the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him,
and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.
8 For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
nor are your ways My ways,
says the Lord.
9 (Ps 103:11) For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are My ways higher than your ways,
and My thoughts than your thoughts.
10 (Isa 30:23) For as the rain comes down,
and the snow from heaven,
and do not return there
but water the earth
and make it bring forth and bud
that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
11 (Isa 45:23; 46:10) so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
it shall not return to Me void,
but it shall accomplish that which I please,
and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
12 (Isa 44:23; Ps 105:43) For you shall go out with joy,
and be led out with peace;
the mountains and the hills
shall break forth into singing before you,
and all the trees of the field
shall clap their hands.
13 (Isa 41:19; 60:13) Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree,
and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree;
and it shall be to the Lord for a memorial,
for an everlasting sign
that shall not be cut off.
[6] Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
[7] Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts:
and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to
our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
[8] For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,
saith the LORD.
[9] For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than
your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
[10] For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth
not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that
it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
[11] So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not
return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it
shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
[12] For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the
mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all
the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
[13] Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the
brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name,
for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.
"Look, Papa! Those trees are waving at God!" As we watched young birches
bending in the wind before an oncoming storm, my grandson's excited
observation made me smile. It also made me ask myself, Do I have that
kind of imaginative faith?
Reflecting on the story of Moses and the burning bush, the poet Elizabeth
Barrett Browning wrote that "Earth's crammed with heaven, / And every common
bush afire with God; / But only he who sees, takes off his shoes." God's
handiwork is evident all around us in the wonders of what He has made, and one day, when the earth is made new, we’ll see it like never before.
God tells us about this day when He proclaims through the prophet Isaiah,
"For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the
mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all
the trees of the field shall clap their hands." (Isaiah 55:12). Singing
mountains? Clapping trees? Why not? Paul noted that "the creation itself will
be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory
of the children of God" (Romans 8:21).
Jesus once spoke of stones crying out (Luke 19:40), and His words echo
Isaiah's prophecy about what lies ahead for those who come to Him for
salvation. When we look to Him with faith that imagines what only God can do,
we'll see His wonders continue forever!
By: James Banks
Reflect & Pray
What do you imagine the new earth will be like in God's forever kingdom?
How will you serve Him with imagination today?
Loving God, I praise You that no one is more
creative than You are! I look forward to seeing the wonder
of all that You are and all that You can do!
For further study, read All Creation Sings.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 2 The Wardrobe of Joy Isaiah 61:10
10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God;
for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
He has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God;
for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me
with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself
with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
On her wedding day, the bride dresses carefully for the ceremony
that is about to take place. Never before has she spent so much
time in preparation for one relatively brief event. When she
looks in the mirror and rejoices in her happiness, she responds not
out of vanity, but for sheer joy as she anticipates the coming ceremony.
God wants his people, lie that bride to be joyful, to rejoice in the Lord,
the Bridegroom. And he gives, through his grace,
the garments of joy to his beloved ones.
He clothes us, Isaiah says, with salvation, and covers us with
the robe of righteousness. The wardrobe that God provides is not merely
a utility garment, a coverall that hides our sin from his eyes.
It is his own righteousness in Christ, given to us as a free gift, so that
we might be united with him. And God himself, Isaiah says,
is filled with joy, adorning himself like a bridegroom.
When we truly see God's immeasurable gift in accepting us as him own,
we also will "greatly rejoice" in the Lord. He, the eternal god,
Creator of the universe, desires to be united with us, as a husband
desires his wife! God does not simply accept us grudgingly,
reminding us of our unworthiness to be with him. Rather, he celebrates
with unrestrained joy his oneness in Spirit with those he calls his own.
And we, having been fully forgiven
and set free from sin, can rejoice unashamedly as well.
Application
a) Have I ever felt ashamed to draw close to God? Why?
b) What does this verse tell me about God's attitude towards me?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
2 Chr 26:5
5 (2 Ch 24:2; Da 1:17) And he sought after God in the days of Zechariah,
the one who instructed him in the fear of the Lord. And in the days
that he sought after the Lord, God caused him to succeed.
5 And he sought God in the days of Zechariah,
who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long
as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Gift of Salvation
Ps 40:1-3,9-11
PSALMS 40
1 I waited patiently for the Lord,
and He turned to me, and heard my cry.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,
out of the miry clay,
and set my feet on a rock,
and established my steps.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He has put a new song in my mouth,
even praise to our God;
many will see it, and fear,
and will trust in the Lord.
...
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) I have proclaimed righteousness
in the great congregation;
I have not held back my lips,
O Lord, You know.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) I have not hidden Your righteousness
within my heart;
I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation;
I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth
from the great congregation.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not withhold Your compassion from me, O Lord;
may Your lovingkindness and Your truth always guard me.
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay,
And set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even
praise unto our God:
Many shall see it, and fear,
And shall trust in the LORD.
...
9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation:
Lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart;
I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation:
I have not concealed thy lovingkindness,
And thy truth from the great congregation.
11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD:
Let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
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?)
Nova Scotia
Total population 942700
Muslim population (est.) 14629
With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is
a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,
a harvest field in itself.
Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations
- in and around Halifax and other cities
- on university campuses
- for new workers among Muslims
- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach
to Muslims in their areas.
- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend
to share Jesus with and disciple them
- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their
new faith in Jesus with other Muslims
Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia
with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas
(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques
in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.
Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of
newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration
has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic
is the second most spoken language in Halifax.
while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000
in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population
somewhere between 25000 to 30000.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
19th Day of the Month
a) Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders
as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society
(
1 Tim 2:1-2
)
b) Pray for the province of Prince Edward Island
I) Pray for the leaders of Prince Edward Island,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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 pray for guidance on how the Lord wants you to use
your stuff.
Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, I praise You that no one is more
creative than You are! I look forward to seeing the wonder
of all that You are and all that You can do!"
Pray to the Lord and pray to draw close to Him.
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek Him fully.
Pray to the Lord and pray to proclaim His righteousness.
Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations
- in and around Halifax and other cities
- on university campuses
- for new workers among Muslims
- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach
to Muslims in their areas.
- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend
to share Jesus with and disciple them
- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their
new faith in Jesus with other Muslims
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- 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 the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders
as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society
Pray for Hadijatou in Mali, who was persecuted by her family
for choosing to follow 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) Nehemiah 11
Nehemiah 12:1-26
1 Chronicles 9:1-34
Nehemiah 11
The Residents of Jerusalem
1 Ch 9:1-17
1 (Ne 11:18; Isa 48:2) Now the rulers of the people lived at Jerusalem,
so the rest of the people cast lots in order to bring one out of ten
to stay in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine remained
in other cities.
2 (Jdg 5:9) The people blessed all the men who volunteered to dwell
in Jerusalem.
3 (Ezr 2:43; 2:1) Now these are the leaders of the provinces
who lived in Jerusalem (though in the cities of Judah
every one lived on his own property within their cities):
Israel, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants,
and the descendants of Solomon's servants.
4 (Ge 38:29) Some of the sons of Judah and Benjamin lived in Jerusalem.
Those from Judah were:
Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah,
the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel-the descendants of Perez,
5 and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Kol-Hozeh, the son of Hazaiah,
the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah,
the son of Shelah.
6 All the descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 486 valiant men.
7 These are the sons of Benjamin:
Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah,
the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel,
the son of Jeshaiah, 8and after him Gabbai and Sallai, totaling 928.
9 Joel, the son of Zikri, was their overseer, and Judah the son of Hassenuah
was second to him over the city.
10 Of the priests there were: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib and Jakin;
11 Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok,
the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was a ruler of the house of God.
12 Their relatives performing the work of the house were 822 .
There was also Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah,
the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur,
the son of Malkijah,
13 plus his relatives who were chiefs of the fathers' houses were 242;
and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth,
the son of Immer,
14 and their brothers, mighty men of valor, were 128. Their overseer
was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.
15 From the Levites there were:
Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah,
the son of Bunni;
16 plus Shabbethai and Jozabad, who as leaders of the Levites
had oversight of the outside work of the house of God.
17 (1Ch 9:15) Mattaniah the son of Mika, the son of Zabdi,
the son of Asaph, was the first to begin the thanksgiving at prayer,
Bakbukiah was the second out of his relatives, and then
Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
18 (Ne 11:1; Rev 21:2) All the Levites in the holy city were 284.
19 Moreover, the gatekeepers,
Akkub, Talmon, and their relatives who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
20 The rest of Israel, the priests, and the Levites were in
all the cities of Judah, every one tending to his own inheritance.
21 (Ne 3:26) But the temple servants lived in Ophel,
and Ziha and Gishpa were over them.
22 (Ne 12:42; 11:9) The overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi
the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah,
the son of Mika. Some of the sons of Asaph were the singers
attending to the work of the house of God,
23(Ezr 6:8-9) for the king's regulation about them made their unity
a daily issue.
24 (Ge 38:30; 1Ch 18:17) Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah
the son of Judah, was the king's assistant
[Lit. at the king's hand.] in all matters concerning the people.
The Residents Outside Jerusalem
25 (Jos 14:15) For the villages located by their fields,
some of the people of Judah lived at Kiriath Arba and its villages,
others at Dibon and its villages, or at Jekabzeel and its villages,
26 as well as at Jeshua, at Moladah, and at Beth Pelet,
27 and at Hazar Shual, and at Beersheba and its villages,
28 (1Sa 27:6) and at Ziklag, at Mekonah and its villages,
29 and at En Rimmon, at Zorah, at Jarmuth,
30 (Jos 10:3; 15:8) Zanoah, Adullam and their villages, at Lachish
and its fields, and at Azekah and its villages. So they lived
from Beersheba as far as the Valley of Hinnom.
31 Some of the Benjamites settled from Geba onward,
at Mikmash, Aija, and Bethel and their villages,
32 (Jos 21:18; 1Sa 21:1) at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
33 (2Sa 4:3) Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,
34 (1Sa 13:18) Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
35 (1Ch 8:12) Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
36 From the Levites, some divisions in Judah belonged to Benjamin.
Nehemiah 11
[1] And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people
also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and
nine parts to dwell in other cities.
[2] And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to
dwell at Jerusalem.
[3] Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in
the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to
wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the
children of Solomon's servants.
[4] And at Jerusalem dwelt certain of the children of Judah, and of the
children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah; Athaiah the son of Uzziah,
the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of
Mahalaleel, of the children of Perez;
[5] And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of
Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the
son of Shiloni.
[6] All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred
threescore and eight valiant men.
[7] And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son
of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the
son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah.
[8] And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.
[9] And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of
Senuah was second over the city.
[10] Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.
[11] Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the
son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.
[12] And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred
twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son
of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,
[13] And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and
Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the
son of Immer,
[14] And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight:
and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.
[15] Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam,
the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
[16] And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the
oversight of the outward business of the house of God.
[17] And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was
the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second
among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son
of Jeduthun.
[18] All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.
[19] Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the
gates, were an hundred seventy and two.
[20] And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all
the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.
[21] But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the
Nethinims.
[22] The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani,
the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of
Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God.
[23] For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain
portion should be for the singers, due for every day.
[24] And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son
of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people.
[25] And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah
dwelt at Kirjath-arba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the
villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,
[26] And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Beth-phelet,
[27] And at Hazar-shual, and at Beer-sheba, and in the villages thereof,
[28] And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,
[29] And at En-rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,
[30] Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields
thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from
Beer-sheba unto the valley of Hinnom.
[31] The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija,
and Bethel, and in their villages,
[32] And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
[33] Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,
[34] Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
[35] Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
[36] And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin.
Nehemiah 12
The Priests and Levites
1 (Ezr 2:1-2; Ne 10:2-8) Now these are the priests and the Levites
who came up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua:
Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
2 Amariah, Malluk, Hattush,
3 Shekaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,
4 (Lk 1:5) Iddo, Ginnethon, Abijah,
5 Mijamin, Moadiah, Bilgah,
6 Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,
7 Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah.
These were the leaders of the priests
and of their relatives in the days of Joshua.
8 (Ne 11:17; 12:24) Moreover the Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel,
Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving songs,
in conjunction with his relatives.
9 There were also their relatives Bakbukiah and Unni,
positioned across from each other in the watches.
10 Joshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib,
Eliashib was the father of Joiada,
11 Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.
12 Now in the days of Joiakim, the priests, these were the heads
of the fathers' houses:
of Seraiah, Meraiah;
of Jeremiah, Hananiah;
13 of Ezra, Meshullam;
of Amariah, Jehohanan;
14 of Malluk, Jonathan;
of Shebaniah, Joseph;
15 of Harim, Adna;
of Meraioth, Helkai;
16 of Iddo, Zechariah;
of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
17 of Abijah, Zikri;
of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;
18 of Bilgah, Shammua;
of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
19 of Joiarib, Mattenai;
of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
20 of Sallu, Kallai;
of Amok, Eber;
21 of Hilkiah, Hashabiah;
and of Jedaiah, Nethanel.
22 The Levites, as well as the priests, were recorded as the chiefs
of the fathers' houses in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan,
and Jaddua during the reign of Darius the Persian.
23 The descendants of Levi who served as the chiefs of the fathers' house
were recorded in the book of the chronicles until the days of Johanan
the son of Eliashib.
24 (1Ch 25:1-26) The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah,
and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers across from them,
to praise and to give thanks, section opposite section,
according to the commandment of David the man of God.
25 Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon,
and Akkub were gatekeepers maintaining the guard duty at the storehouse
of the gates.
26 (Ne 8:9) These leaders served during the days of Joiakim the son of Joshua,
the son of Jozadak, during the days of Nehemiah the governor,
and during the days of Ezra the priest, the scribe.
Nehemiah 12
[1] Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel
the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
[2] Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,
[3] Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,
[4] Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah,
[5] Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,
[6] Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jediah,
[7] Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chief of the priests and
of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.
[8] Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and
Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.
[9] Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the
watches.
[10] And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib
begat Joiada,
[11] And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.
[12] And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the fathers: of
Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;
[13] Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
[14] Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;
[15] Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;
[16] Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
[17] Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
[18] Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
[19] And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
[20] Of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;
[21] Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.
[22] The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua,
were recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius
the Persian.
[23] The sons of Levi, the chief of the fathers, were written in the book of
the chronicles, even until the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib.
[24] And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son
of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and to give
thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over
against ward.
[25] Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, were
porters keeping the ward at the thresholds of the gates.
[26] These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of
Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest,
the scribe.
1 Chronicles 9:1-34
1 CHRONICLES 9
1 So all Israel was registered by genealogies, and these were written
in the book of the kings of Israel. And Judah was led into exile
to Babylon for their unfaithfulness.
2 (Ne 7:73; Ezr 2:43; 2:58) Now the first ones to dwell in their possessions
in their cities were children of Israel, priests, Levites, and temple servants.
A Post-Exilic Genealogy
Ne 11:3-19
3 (Ne 11:1) Some of the sons of Judah dwelt in Jerusalem alongside
some of the sons of Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh:
4 (Ge 46:12; Nu 26:20) Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri,
the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the sons of Perez the son of Judah;
5 of the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons;
6of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel and their brothers, six hundred and ninety.
7 Those of the sons of Benjamin were
Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah;
8 Ibneiah the son of Jeroham; Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Mikri;
Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;
9 and their brothers according to their generations, 956.
All these men were heads of families according to their fathers' houses.
10 Those of the priests were Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jakin;
11 (Ne 11:11) Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam,
the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub,
the head official of the house of God;
12 Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malkijah;
Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam,
the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
13 and their brothers, heads of the houses of their fathers, 1760
very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
14 Those of the Levites were Shemaiah the son of Hasshub,
the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
15 (Ne 11:22) Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mika,
the son of Zikri, the son of Asaph;
16 Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun;
Berekiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah,
who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.
17 Now the gatekeepers were Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman,
and their brothers (Shallum was the head officer
18 (Eze 46:1-2) who until then had served at the king's eastern gate).
They were the gatekeepers for the camps of the Levites.
19 Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,
and his brothers from his father's house, the Korahites,
were over the work of the service, gatekeepers of the tabernacle.
Their fathers had been over the camp of the Lord, guards at the entrance.
20 Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the official over them in previous times,
and the Lord was with him.
21 (1Ch 26:14; 26:2) Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was gatekeeper
at the entrance to the tent of meeting.
22 (1Sa 9:9) All those chosen as gatekeepers were two hundred and twelve.
They were registered by their genealogy in their villages. Now David
and Samuel the seer established them in their trusted offices.
23 So they and their sons were in charge of the gates of the house
of the Lord, that is, the house of the tabernacle, as guards.
24 The gatekeepers were on four sides: east, west, north, and south.
25 (2Ki 11:5; 2Ch 23:8) Their brothers in their villages were to come
for seven days from time to time to serve with them.
26 For in their trusted offices the four main gatekeepers who were
Levites had charge over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
27 They spent the night around the house of God, for the watch
was entrusted to them, and they were responsible for opening it every morning.
28 Some of them were in charge of the vessels of service, that they should
bring them in and out by number.
29 (1Ch 23:29) Some others were appointed over the furnishings
and all the implements of the sanctuary as well as the fine flour, the wine,
the oil, the frankincense, and the spices.
30 (Ex 30:23-25) And some of the sons of the priests mixed the ointment
of the spices.
31 (1Ch 9:19; 9:22) Mattithiah, one of the Levites (he was the firstborn of
Shallum the Korahite), was entrusted with making the flat cakes.
32 (Lev 24:5-8) Others of the sons of the Kohathites and from their brothers
were given charge over the showbread to prepare it every Sabbath.
33 (1Ch 6:31-33; 25:1-31) Now these are the singers, heads of the fathers'
houses of the Levites, who stayed in the temple chambers, free from
other service, because they were occupied with the work day and night.
34 These were the heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites according
to their generations, leaders, who dwelt in Jerusalem.
1 Chronicles 9
[1] So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were
written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away
to Babylon for their transgression.
[2] Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their
cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.
[3] And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of
Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh;
[4] Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of
Bani, of the children of Pharez the son of Judah.
[5] And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.
[6] And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and
ninety.
[7] And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of
Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah,
[8] And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of
Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of
Ibnijah;
[9] And their brethren, according to their generations, nine hundred and
fifty and six. All these men were chief of the fathers in the house of their
fathers.
[10] And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
[11] And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok,
the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God;
[12] And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of
Malchijah,
and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam,
the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
[13] And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and
seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of
the house of God.
[14] And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam,
the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
[15] And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the
son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
[16] And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun,
and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages
of the Netophathites.
[17] And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and
their brethren: Shallum was the chief;
[18] Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in
the companies of the children of Levi.
[19] And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and
his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work
of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers,
being over the host of the LORD, were keepers of the entry.
[20] And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past,
and the Lord was with him.
[21] And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the
tabernacle of the congregation.
[22] All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred
and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom
David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.
[23] So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house
of the Lord, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards.
[24] In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and
south.
[25] And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after
seven days from time to time with them.
[26] For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office,
and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
[27] And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was
upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.
[28] And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that
they should bring them in and out by tale.
[29] Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the
instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil,
and the frankincense, and the spices.
[30] And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.
[31] And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum
the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were made in the
pans.
[32] And other of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over
the shewbread, to prepare it every sabbath.
[33] And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who
remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work
day and night.
[34] These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their
generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
2) Our Daily Bread for 19 September 2022
Entitled "Imaginative Faith"
Isaiah 55:6-13
6 (Ps 32:6; Isa 45:19 ) Seek the Lord while He may be found,
call you upon Him while He is near.
7 (Isa 44:22; Pr 28:13) Let the wicked forsake his way,
and the unrighteous man his thoughts;
and let him return to the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him,
and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.
8 For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
nor are your ways My ways,
says the Lord.
9 (Ps 103:11) For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are My ways higher than your ways,
and My thoughts than your thoughts.
10 (Isa 30:23) For as the rain comes down,
and the snow from heaven,
and do not return there
but water the earth
and make it bring forth and bud
that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
11 (Isa 45:23; 46:10) so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
it shall not return to Me void,
but it shall accomplish that which I please,
and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
12 (Isa 44:23; Ps 105:43) For you shall go out with joy,
and be led out with peace;
the mountains and the hills
shall break forth into singing before you,
and all the trees of the field
shall clap their hands.
13 (Isa 41:19; 60:13) Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree,
and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree;
and it shall be to the Lord for a memorial,
for an everlasting sign
that shall not be cut off.
[6] Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
[7] Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts:
and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to
our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
[8] For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,
saith the LORD.
[9] For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than
your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
[10] For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth
not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that
it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
[11] So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not
return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it
shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
[12] For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the
mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all
the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
[13] Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the
brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name,
for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.
"Look, Papa! Those trees are waving at God!" As we watched young birches
bending in the wind before an oncoming storm, my grandson's excited
observation made me smile. It also made me ask myself, Do I have that
kind of imaginative faith?
Reflecting on the story of Moses and the burning bush, the poet Elizabeth
Barrett Browning wrote that "Earth's crammed with heaven, / And every common
bush afire with God; / But only he who sees, takes off his shoes." God's
handiwork is evident all around us in the wonders of what He has made, and one day, when the earth is made new, we’ll see it like never before.
God tells us about this day when He proclaims through the prophet Isaiah,
"For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the
mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all
the trees of the field shall clap their hands." (Isaiah 55:12). Singing
mountains? Clapping trees? Why not? Paul noted that "the creation itself will
be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory
of the children of God" (Romans 8:21).
Jesus once spoke of stones crying out (Luke 19:40), and His words echo
Isaiah's prophecy about what lies ahead for those who come to Him for
salvation. When we look to Him with faith that imagines what only God can do,
we'll see His wonders continue forever!
By: James Banks
Reflect & Pray
What do you imagine the new earth will be like in God's forever kingdom?
How will you serve Him with imagination today?
Loving God, I praise You that no one is more
creative than You are! I look forward to seeing the wonder
of all that You are and all that You can do!
For further study, read All Creation Sings.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 2 The Wardrobe of Joy Isaiah 61:10
10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God;
for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
He has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God;
for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me
with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself
with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
On her wedding day, the bride dresses carefully for the ceremony
that is about to take place. Never before has she spent so much
time in preparation for one relatively brief event. When she
looks in the mirror and rejoices in her happiness, she responds not
out of vanity, but for sheer joy as she anticipates the coming ceremony.
God wants his people, lie that bride to be joyful, to rejoice in the Lord,
the Bridegroom. And he gives, through his grace,
the garments of joy to his beloved ones.
He clothes us, Isaiah says, with salvation, and covers us with
the robe of righteousness. The wardrobe that God provides is not merely
a utility garment, a coverall that hides our sin from his eyes.
It is his own righteousness in Christ, given to us as a free gift, so that
we might be united with him. And God himself, Isaiah says,
is filled with joy, adorning himself like a bridegroom.
When we truly see God's immeasurable gift in accepting us as him own,
we also will "greatly rejoice" in the Lord. He, the eternal god,
Creator of the universe, desires to be united with us, as a husband
desires his wife! God does not simply accept us grudgingly,
reminding us of our unworthiness to be with him. Rather, he celebrates
with unrestrained joy his oneness in Spirit with those he calls his own.
And we, having been fully forgiven
and set free from sin, can rejoice unashamedly as well.
Application
a) Have I ever felt ashamed to draw close to God? Why?
b) What does this verse tell me about God's attitude towards me?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
2 Chr 26:5
5 (2 Ch 24:2; Da 1:17) And he sought after God in the days of Zechariah,
the one who instructed him in the fear of the Lord. And in the days
that he sought after the Lord, God caused him to succeed.
5 And he sought God in the days of Zechariah,
who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long
as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Gift of Salvation
Ps 40:1-3,9-11
PSALMS 40
1 I waited patiently for the Lord,
and He turned to me, and heard my cry.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,
out of the miry clay,
and set my feet on a rock,
and established my steps.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He has put a new song in my mouth,
even praise to our God;
many will see it, and fear,
and will trust in the Lord.
...
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) I have proclaimed righteousness
in the great congregation;
I have not held back my lips,
O Lord, You know.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) I have not hidden Your righteousness
within my heart;
I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation;
I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth
from the great congregation.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not withhold Your compassion from me, O Lord;
may Your lovingkindness and Your truth always guard me.
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay,
And set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even
praise unto our God:
Many shall see it, and fear,
And shall trust in the LORD.
...
9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation:
Lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart;
I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation:
I have not concealed thy lovingkindness,
And thy truth from the great congregation.
11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD:
Let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
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?)
Nova Scotia
Total population 942700
Muslim population (est.) 14629
With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is
a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,
a harvest field in itself.
Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations
- in and around Halifax and other cities
- on university campuses
- for new workers among Muslims
- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach
to Muslims in their areas.
- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend
to share Jesus with and disciple them
- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their
new faith in Jesus with other Muslims
Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia
with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas
(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques
in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.
Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of
newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration
has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic
is the second most spoken language in Halifax.
while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000
in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population
somewhere between 25000 to 30000.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
19th Day of the Month
a) Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders
as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society
(
1 Tim 2:1-2
)
b) Pray for the province of Prince Edward Island
I) Pray for the leaders of Prince Edward Island,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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.
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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
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Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray for guidance on how the Lord wants you to use
your stuff.
Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, I praise You that no one is more
creative than You are! I look forward to seeing the wonder
of all that You are and all that You can do!"
Pray to the Lord and pray to draw close to Him.
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek Him fully.
Pray to the Lord and pray to proclaim His righteousness.
Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations
- in and around Halifax and other cities
- on university campuses
- for new workers among Muslims
- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach
to Muslims in their areas.
- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend
to share Jesus with and disciple them
- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their
new faith in Jesus with other Muslims
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- 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 the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders
as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society
Pray for Hadijatou in Mali, who was persecuted by her family
for choosing to follow 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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