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5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Gift of Salvation
Ps 51:1-13
PSALMS 51
For the Music Director. A Psalm of David,
when Nathan the Prophet came to him,
after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
1 Have mercy on me, O God,
according to Your lovingkindness;
according to the abundance of Your compassion,
blot out my transgressions.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For I acknowledge my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Against You, You only, have I sinned,
and done this evil in Your sight,
so that You are justified when You speak,
and You are blameless when You judge.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I was brought forth in iniquity,
and in sin my mother conceived me.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) You desire truth in the inward parts,
and in the hidden part You make me to know wisdom.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3 ) Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Make me to hear joy and gladness,
that the bones that You have broken may rejoice.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Hide Your face from my sins,
and blot out all my iniquities.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not cast me away from Your presence,
and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,
and uphold me with Your willing spirit.
13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways,
and sinners will return to You.
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.
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 2026 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "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, ...) .
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7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 27 of the Month
a) Pray that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to
hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation.
(
2 Cor 10:4-5
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds,
5 casting down imaginations and every high thing
that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
4 (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5casting down imaginations, and every high thing
that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God,
and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
)
b) Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who
are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek Him earnestly.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, I trust You today with whatever comes my way."
Pray to the Lord and pray to keep His Commandments and Seek His Wisdom.
Pray to the Lord and pray to harvest in His Name.
Pray to the Lord and pray for Him to create a clean heart in you.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to
hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation.
Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who
are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth.
Using Psalm 23,
Psalms 23
A Psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside still waters.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He restores my soul;
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for His name's sake.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup runs over.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
Psalm 23
[1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
[2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the
still waters.
[3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for
his name's sake.
[4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
[5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou
anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
[6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I
will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
pray that Congolese Christians in
DR CONGO will receive care and comfort from the "Good Shepherd."
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
2) Our Daily Bread for 27 June 2026 titled
One Sure Thing By Mike Wittmer
Colossians 1:15-23
The Person and Work of Christ
15 (2Co 4:4; Jn 1:18) He is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn
of every creature.
16 (Jn 1:3; Ro 11:36) For by Him all things were created that are in heaven
and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they are thrones,
or dominions, or principalities, or powers. All things were created by Him
and for Him.
17 (Jn 8:58; Heb 1:3) He is before all things,
and in Him all things hold together.
18 (Ac 26:23; Eph 1:22-23) He is the head of the body, the church.
He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that in all things
He may have the preeminence.
19 (Jn 1:16; Col 2:9) For it pleased the Father that in Him all fullness
should dwell,
20 (Eph 1:10; Ro 5:1) and to reconcile all things to Himself by Him,
having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him, I say-whether
they are things in earth, or things in heaven.
21 (Eph 2:12) And you, who were formerly alienated and enemies
in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled
22 (Ro 7:4; Eph 5:27) in the body of His flesh through death,
to present you holy and blameless and above reproach in His sight,
23 (Eph 3:17; Mk 16:15) if you continue in the faith, grounded and settled,
and are not removed from the hope of the gospel, which you have heard,
and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven,
and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
[15] Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
[16] For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in
earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or
principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
[17] And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
[18] And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the
firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
[19] For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;
[20] And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to
reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in
earth, or things in heaven.
[21] And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by
wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
[22] In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and
unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
[23] If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away
from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to
every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
Trees in cold climates prepare for winter through a process called
"hardening." Water drains from cells so they won't freeze, expand, and burst
the tree. The water that remains between the cells is too pure for ice
crystals to attach. Its temperature may now drop to forty degrees below zero
without cracking the tree. Trees harden at the same time each year because
they take their cues from the fixed calendar of shortening days. They don't
stake their lives on the weather, which may be unseasonably mild.
They trust the sun, their one sure thing.
The Son who made the sun is surer yet. He is "the image of the invisible God,
the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created," and "in
him all things hold together" (Colossians 1:15-17). Who tells trees when to
harden each year? The same Son who makes the sun rise each morning and puts it
to bed each night, pulls tides with the moon, whirls electrons in every cell,
pumps your heart and inflates your lungs, and holds you when your heart
is broken.
What holds the world together isn't a force within nature but a person outside
it. A person who entered the world He'd made so he could "reconcile to himself
all things," including you (v. 20). In this unpredictable world, you've got
one sure thing. Jesus will "present you holy in his sight, without blemish
and free from accusation" (v. 22).
Reflect & Pray
What frightens you?
How does Jesus' power over the world encourage you to pray and rest in Him?
Dear Jesus, I trust You today with whatever comes my way.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 7 - The Cost of Wisdom
Proverbs 4:4,7
Proverbs 4
4 (Pr 7:2; Eph 6:4) He also taught me and said to me,
"Let your heart retain my words; keep my commandments, and live.
7 (Mt 13:44-46) Wisdom is principal; therefore get wisdom.
And with all your getting, get understanding. "
4 He taught me also, and said unto me,
Let thine heart retain my words:
Keep my commandments, and live.
7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:
And with all thy getting get understanding.
Establishing priorities is a popular topic of conversation in our
generation. We carry appointment calendars and attend goal-setting
strategy seminars. We let machines answer our telephones so that
we won't miss any important messages, or so that we can screen calls
before we answer them. We order our lives so that we can "get ahead".
"Getting ahead" in God's kingdom, however, involves other priorities
than the ones we may set for ourselves. "Wisdom is supreme," the
principal thing, says Proverbs 4:7, "Get wisdom. Though it cost
all you have, get understanding."
Wisdom is defined as "an understanding of what is true, right, or lasting."
Biblical wisdom is not merely the accumulation of facts about God and his
teaching, but the application of those truths of life, taking on
the character of God as we mature in the image of Christ.
Such wisdom may, indeed, come at great cost. Jesus calls us to "lay
down our lives" to follow him - perhaps not literally to die, but to die
to self-centered priorities, to allow the Holy Spirit to establish
his value system in us.
"Keep my commandments and you will live," Proverbs 4:4 says. Real life -
rich, fulfilling, significant, abundant life - comes only through union
with God. The success offered by the world, the acclaim of others, material
prosperity and convenience cannot satisfy us once we have tasted
the joy of life with God in Christ.
Application
a) What does "getting wisdom" means to me?
b) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus
my attention on the priorities and values of the Lord?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Mark 4:23-29
23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15) "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."
24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear.
The measure you give will be measured for you,
and to you who hear will more be given.
25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given.
And from him who has not will be taken, even what he has."
The Parable of the Growing Seed
26 (Mt 13:24) He said, "The kingdom of God is like a man
who scatters seed on the ground.
27 (Ecc 11:5) He sleeps and rises night and day,
and the seed sprouts and grows; he does not know how.
28 For the earth bears fruit by itself: first the blade,
then the head, then the full seed in the head.
29 (Joel 3:13) But when the grain is ripe,
immediately he applies the sickle because the harvest has come."
23 "If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. "
24 And he said unto them, "Take heed what ye hear:
with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you:
and unto you that hear shall more be given.
25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not,
from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should
cast seed into the ground;
27 and should sleep, and rise night and day,
and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.
28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade,
then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
29 But when the fruit is brought forth,
immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come."
1 Kings 20
A Prophet Condemns Ahab
35 (1Ki 13:17-18; 2Ki 2:15) Speaking in the word of the Lord,
a certain man of the sons of the prophets said to his neighbor,
"Strike me, please." But the man refused to strike him.
36 Then he said to him, "Because you have not obeyed the voice of the Lord,
as soon as you leave me, a lion will kill you."
And as soon as he left him, a lion found and killed him.
37 Then he found another man and said, "Strike me, please."
And the man struck him so that he was wounded.
38 (1Ki 14:2) So the prophet departed and waited by the road for the king
and disguised himself with ashes on his face.
39 (2Ki 10:24) As the king passed by, he cried to the king and said,
"Your servant went out into the midst of the battle, and a man turned
aside and brought a man to me and said, 'Keep this man,
and if by any means he goes missing, then your life shall be given
for his life, or else you shall pay a talent
[About 75 pounds, or 34 kilograms.] of silver.'
40 As your servant was busy here and there, he disappeared."
And the king of Israel said to him,
"So shall your judgment be; you have decided it yourself."
41 He quickly took the ashes away from his face, and the king of Israel
recognized him as one of the prophets.
42 (1Ki 22:31-37; 20:39) He said to him, "Thus says the Lord,
'Because you have let go out of your hand a man whom I had appointed
to utter destruction, you shall pay for his life with your life and his people
with your people.' "
43 (1Ki 21:4) The king of Israel went to his house in Samaria angry
and depressed.
[35] And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour
in the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him.
[36] Then said he unto him, Because thou hast not obeyed the voice of the
LORD, behold, as soon as thou art departed from me, a lion shall slay thee.
And as soon as he was departed from him, a lion found him, and slew him.
[37] Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. And the
man smote him, so that in smiting he wounded him.
[38] So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and
disguised himself with ashes upon his face.
[39] And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy
servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned
aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means
he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt
pay a talent of silver.
[40] And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king
of Israel said unto him, So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it.
[41] And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of
Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.
[42] And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast let go out
of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life
shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.
[43] And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and
came to Samaria.
1 Kings 21
Naboth's Vineyard
1 (Jdg 6:33; 1Ki 18:45-46) Now Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard
in Jezreel right by the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.
2 (1Sa 8:14) And after this Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, "Give me
your vineyard, so that I can have it for a garden of herbs,
because it is near to my house, and I will give you a better vineyard
for it, or if you prefer, I will give you its worth in money."
3 (Lev 25:23; Nu 36:7) Naboth said to Ahab, "The Lord forbid that I should
give you the inheritance of my fathers."
4 (1Ki 20:43) Ahab returned home angry and depressed because of the answer
Naboth the Jezreelite had given him, for he had said, "I will not give you
the inheritance of my fathers." He lay down on his bed and sulked
and would not eat any bread.
5 But Jezebel his wife came to him and said,
"Why is your spirit so sad that you refuse to eat bread?"
6 And he said to her, "Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite
and said to him, 'Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if you prefer,
I will give you another vineyard for it.'
And he answered, 'I will not give you my vineyard.' "
7 Jezebel his wife said to him, "Are you not the governor of the kingdom
of Israel? Get up and eat bread, and let your heart be happy,
for I will get the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite for you."
8 So she wrote letters in Ahab's name and sealed them with his seal
and sent the letters to the elders and to the nobles that were in the city
where Naboth lived.
9 In the letters she wrote,
"Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people,
10 (Ex 22:28; Ac 6:11) and set two men, sons of Belial,Or, evil men.
before him, to bear witness against him, saying, 'You blasphemed God
and the king.' And then carry him out and stone him, so that he will die."
11 The men of his city, the elders and the nobles who lived in his city,
did as Jezebel had sent word to them, as it was written in the letters
that she had sent to them.
12 (Isa 58:4) They proclaimed a fast and set Naboth on high among the people.
13 (2Ki 9:26) Two men, children of Belial, came in and sat in front of him,
and the men of Belial witnessed against Naboth in the presence of the people,
saying, "Naboth blasphemed God and the king."
Then they carried him out of the city and stoned him to death.
14 Then they sent word to Jezebel,
saying, "Naboth has been stoned and is dead."
15 When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead,
she said to Ahab, "Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth
the Jezreelite, which he refused to sell to you for money,
for Naboth is not alive, but dead."
16 When Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he got up to go down to the vineyard
of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it.
[1] And it came to pass after these things, that Naboth the Jezreelite had a
vineyard, which was in Jezreel, hard by the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.
[2] And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may
have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will
give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I
will give thee the worth of it in money.
[3] And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the
inheritance of my fathers unto thee.
[4] And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word
which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not
give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And he laid him down upon his bed,
and turned away his face, and would eat no bread.
[5] But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit
so sad, that thou eatest no bread?
[6] And he said unto her, Because I spake unto Naboth the Jezreelite, and
said unto him, Give me thy vineyard for money; or else, if it please thee, I
will give thee another vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give
thee my vineyard.
[7] And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of
Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee
the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.
[8] So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, and sealed them with his seal, and
sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles that were in his city,
dwelling with Naboth.
[9] And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on
high among the people:
[10] And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against
him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out,
and stone him, that he may die.
[11] And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who were the
inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was
written in the letters which she had sent unto them.
[12] They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.
[13] And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and
the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the
presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then
they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he
died.
[14] Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead.
[15] And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was
dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of
Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth
is not alive, but dead.
[16] And it came to pass, when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, that Ahab
rose up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take
possession of it.
The Lord Condemns Ahab
17 (Ps 9:12) The word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying:
18 Arise, go down to meet Ahab, king of Israel, who is in Samaria.
He is now in the vineyard of Naboth, where he has gone down to possess it.
19 (1Ki 22:38; 2Sa 12:9) You shall speak to him, saying, "Thus says the Lord:
Have you killed and also taken possession?" And you shall speak to him,
saying, "Thus says the Lord: In the place where dogs licked
the blood of Naboth, dogs will lick your own blood!"
20 (1Ki 18:17; 21:25) Ahab said to Elijah, "Have you found me, my enemy?"
And he answered, "I have found you, because you have sold yourself
to work evil in the sight of the Lord.
21 (1Ki 14:10) 'See, I will bring disaster upon you and will take away
your posterity and will cut off all your males, both free and slave,
who are left in Israel,
22 (1Ki 16:3; 14:16) and will make your house like the house of Jeroboam
the son of Nebat and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah,
for the provocation with which you have provoked Me to anger
and made Israel to sin.'
23 (2Ki 9:10; 9:30-37) "The Lord also spoke of Jezebel, saying,
'The dogs will eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.'
24 (1Ki 14:11; 16:4) "Those from Ahab's family who die in the city
will be eaten by dogs, and those who die in the field will be eaten
by birds of the air."
25 (1Ki 21:20; 16:30-33) But there were none compared to Ahab,
who sold himself to evil deeds in the sight of the Lord,
which Jezebel his wife stirred up.
26 (Ge 15:16; 2Ki 21:11) He performed the most abominable act in following
idols like the Amorites, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel.
27 (2Ki 6:30; Ge 37:34) When Ahab heard those words, he tore his clothes
and put on sackcloth on his flesh and fasted and lay in sackcloth
and walked meekly.
28 The word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
29 (2Ki 9:25-26) "See how Ahab humbles himself before Me?
Because he humbles himself before Me,
I will not bring the disaster during his lifetime,
but during his son's lifetime I will bring the disaster on his household."
[17] And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
[18] Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, which is in Samaria:
behold, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, whither he is gone down to possess
it.
[19] And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou
killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak unto him, saying,
Thus saith the LORD, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth
shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine.
[20] And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he
answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in
the sight of the LORD.
[21] Behold, I will bring evil upon thee, and will take away thy posterity,
and will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that
is shut up and left in Israel,
[22] And will make thine house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat,
and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah, for the provocation
wherewith thou hast provoked me to anger, and made Israel to sin.
[23] And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel
by the wall of Jezreel.
[24] Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that
dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.
[25] But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work
wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
[26] And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all things
as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
[27] And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his
clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth,
and went softly.
[28] And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
[29] Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth
himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: but in his son's
days will I bring the evil upon his house.
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Day 178, 27 June 2025
1) 1 Kings 20, 1 Kings 21
1 Kings 20
Ben-Hadad Attacks Samaria
1 (1Ki 15:18; 15:20) Now Ben-Hadad the king of Aram gathered his army
together. 32 kings were with him, with horses and chariots, and he went up
and besieged Samaria and fought against it.
2 He sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him,
"Thus says Ben-Hadad:
3 Your silver and gold is mine, as are your
most attractive wives and children."
4 The king of Israel answered, "My lord, O king, just as you have said,
I and all that I own are yours."
5 The messengers came again and said, "Thus says Ben-Hadad:
Although I have said that you must give me your silver and gold,
your wives and your children,
6 instead I will send my servants tomorrow about this time,
and they will search your house and the houses of your servants,
and whatever is precious to you, they will put it in their hands
and take it away."
7 (2Ki 5:7) Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land
and said, "Please notice how this man is looking for trouble,
for he has demanded I give him my wives and children
and my silver and gold, and I have not denied his request."
8 All the elders and all the people said to him,
"Do not listen to him or consent to his demands."
9 Therefore he said to the messengers of Ben-Hadad,
"Tell my lord the king: I will comply with the first request of your servant,
but this thing I will not do." And the messengers departed
and brought him word again.
10 (1Ki 19:2; Ex 11:8) Then Ben-Hadad sent messengers to him and said,
"The gods do to me and then some if the dust of Samaria shall suffice
for handfuls for all the people who follow me."
11 (Pr 27:1) The king of Israel answered, "Tell him: Let not he who puts
on his armor boast himself as he who takes it off."
12 (1Ki 16:9; 20:16) When Ben-Hadad heard this message as he was drinking
with the kings in the pavilions, he said to his servants, "Station yourselves!"
And they stationed themselves against the city.
Syria Attacks Israel
1 And Ben-hadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and there
were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up
and besieged Samaria, and warred against it.
2 And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto
him, Thus saith Ben-hadad,
3 Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children,
even the goodliest, are mine.
4 And the king of Israel answered and said, My lord, O king, according to thy
saying, I am thine, and all that I have.
5 And the messengers came again, and said, Thus speaketh Ben-hadad, saying,
Although I have sent unto thee, saying, Thou shalt deliver me thy silver,
and thy gold, and thy wives, and thy children;
6 yet I will send my servants unto thee to morrow about this time, and they
shall search thine house, and the houses of thy servants; and it shall be,
that whatsoever is pleasant in thine eyes, they shall put it in their hand,
and take it away.
7 Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and said, Mark,
I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for
my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold;
and I denied him not.
8 And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken not unto him,
nor consent.
9 Wherefore he said unto the messengers of Ben-hadad, Tell my lord the king,
All that thou didst send for to thy servant at the first I will do: but this
thing I may not do. And the messengers departed, and brought him word again.
10 And Ben-hadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more
also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people
that follow me.
11 And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that
girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.
12 And it came to pass, when Ben-hadad heard this message, as he was drinking,
he and the kings in the pavilions, that he said unto his servants, Set
yourselves in array. And they set themselves in array against the city.
Ahab Defeats Ben-Hadad
13 (1Ki 20:28) Then a prophet came to Ahab king of Israel, saying,
"Thus says the Lord: Have you seen this great multitude?
See, I will deliver it into your hand this day,
and you shall know that I am the Lord."
14 Ahab asked, "By whom?" And he said, "Thus says the Lord:
By the young leaders of the provinces." Then he said,
"Who shall order the battle?" And he answered, "You."
15 Then he counted the young leaders of the provinces,
and they were 232, and after them he counted all the people,
all the children of Israel, and had 7000.
16 They went out at noon. But Ben-Hadad and the 32 kings
who helped him were getting drunk in the pavilions.
17 The young leaders of the provinces went out first.
Ben-Hadad sent out scouts, and they told him,
"Men from Samaria have come out."
18 (2Ki 14:8-12) He said, "If they have come out peacefully, take them alive,
and if they have come out for battle, take them alive."
19 So these young leaders of the provinces came out of the city,
followed by the army.
20 Each one killed his man, and the Arameans fled with Israel pursuing them,
but Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram, escaped on a horse with the horsemen.
21 The king of Israel went out and attacked the horses and chariots
and killed a great number of Arameans.
22 (2Sa 11:1; 1Ki 20:13) The prophet came to the king of Israel and said,
"Go, strengthen yourself and prepare, and see what you do,
for next year the king of Aram will come up against you."
13 And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus
saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will
deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD.
14 And Ahab said, By whom? And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Even by the young
men of the princes of the provinces. Then he said, Who shall order the battle?
And he answered, Thou.
15 Then he numbered the young men of the princes of the provinces, and they
were two hundred and thirty two: and after them he numbered all the people,
even all the children of Israel, being seven thousand.
16 And they went out at noon. But Ben-hadad was drinking himself drunk in
the pavilions, he and the kings, the thirty and two kings that helped him.
17 And the young men of the princes of the provinces went out first; and
Ben-hadad sent out, and they told him, saying, There are men come out
of Samaria.
18 And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or
whether they be come out for war, take them alive.
19 So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of the city,
and the army which followed them.
20 And they slew every one his man: and the Syrians fled; and Israel pursued
them: and Ben-hadad the king of Syria escaped on an horse with the horsemen.
21 And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots,
and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.
22 And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go,
strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest:
for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.
23 (1Ki 14:23) The servants of the king of Aram said to him,
"Their gods are gods of the hills. That is why they were stronger than us,
but if we fight against them in the plain,
we will surely be stronger than they.
24 Do this: Dismiss the kings, each from his position,
and put commanders in their places,
25 and assemble an army like the army that you lost,
horse for horse and chariot for chariot, and we will fight them in the plain
and will surely be stronger than they." And he listened to their advice
and followed it.
26 (2Ki 13:17; 1Ki 20:22) The next year Ben-Hadad assembled the Arameans
and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel.
27 (Jdg 6:5; 1Sa 13:5-8) The children of Israel were assembled and were all
present, and they went against them, and the children of Israel camped
in front of them like two little flocks of kids, while the Arameans filled
the country.
28 (1Ki 20:13; 17:18) A man of God came and spoke to the king of Israel
and said, "Thus says the Lord: Because the Arameans have said,
'The Lord is God of the hills, but He is not God of the valleys,'
I will deliver all this great multitude into your hand,
and you will know that I am the Lord."
29 They camped opposite each other for seven days, and on the seventh day,
the battle was joined. The children of Israel killed a hundred thousand
Aramean footmen in one day.
30 (1Ki 22:25; 2Ch 18:24) But the rest fled into the city of Aphek,
where a wall fell on 27000 of the men who were left.
And Ben-Hadad fled and came into the city into an inner chamber.
31 (Ge 37:34; 2Sa 3:31) His servants said to him, "We have heard that
the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings.
Please let us put sackcloth on our loins and ropes on our heads
and go out to the king of Israel. Perhaps he will spare your life."
32 (1Ki 20:3-6) So they girded sackcloth on their loins and put ropes
on their heads and came to the king of Israel and said,
"Your servant Ben-Hadad says, 'Please let me live.' "
And he said, "Is he still alive? He is my brother!"
33 Now the men were diligently looking for a positive sign
and quickly took hold of it, and they said, "Your brother Ben-Hadad!"
Then he said, "Go. You bring him." Then Ben-Hadad came to him
and got into the chariot.
34 (1Ki 15:20) Ben-Hadad said to him, "I will restore the cities
which my father took from your father, and you shall make streets
for yourself in Damascus, as my father made in Samaria."
Then Ahab said, "I will send you away with this covenant."
So he made a covenant with him and sent him away.
[23] And the servants of the king of Syria said unto him, Their gods are
gods of the hills; therefore they were stronger than we; but let us fight
against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they.
[24] And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place,
and put captains in their rooms:
[25] And number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for
horse, and chariot for chariot: and we will fight against them in the plain,
and surely we shall be stronger than they. And he hearkened unto their
voice, and did so.
[26] And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Ben-hadad numbered
the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel.
[27] And the children of Israel were numbered, and were all present, and
went against them: and the children of Israel pitched before them like two
little flocks of kids; but the Syrians filled the country.
[28] And there came a man of God, and spake unto the king of Israel, and
said, Thus saith the LORD, Because the Syrians have said, The LORD is God of
the hills, but he is not God of the valleys, therefore will I deliver all
this great multitude into thine hand, and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
[29] And they pitched one over against the other seven days. And so it was,
that in the seventh day the battle was joined: and the children of Israel
slew of the Syrians an hundred thousand footmen in one day.
[30] But the rest fled to Aphek, into the city; and there a wall fell upon
twenty and seven thousand of the men that were left. And Ben-hadad fled, and
came into the city, into an inner chamber.
[31] And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that the
kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings: let us, I pray thee, put
sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of
Israel: peradventure he will save thy life.
[32] So they girded sackcloth on their loins, and put ropes on their heads,
and came to the king of Israel, and said, Thy servant Ben-hadad saith, I
pray thee, let me live. And he said, Is he yet alive? he is my brother.
[33] Now the men did diligently observe whether any thing would come from
him, and did hastily catch it: and they said, Thy brother Ben-hadad. Then he
said, Go ye, bring him. Then Ben-hadad came forth to him; and he caused him
to come up into the chariot.
[34] And Ben-hadad said unto him, The cities, which my father took from thy
father, I will restore; and thou shalt make streets for thee in Damascus, as
my father made in Samaria. Then said Ahab, I will send thee away with this
covenant. So he made a covenant with him, and sent him away.
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6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2026 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 26 of the Month
a) Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ (Matt 5:16
16 Let your light so shine before men that they may
see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your
good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
)
b) Pray for the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut
I) Pray for the leaders of Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut,
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 to know when you are on Lord Jesus Christ's side,
he is your victory and protection in Battle.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me to love others -
regardless of differences - as my neighbour."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the eternity starts now.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as provider of needs.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord of Truth.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- 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 Bible will be fully translated into Dhivehi, the primary
language of citizens in
the
Maldives.
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.
3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association
Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools
Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 6 - Eternal Life, Beginning now
John 10:28 - I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,
nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand.
28 and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish,
neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
In C.S. Lewis's The Great Divorce, one of the Spirits in heaven, identifying
himself as George MacDonald, makes some startling statements on the nature of
eternal life. Depending upon the individual's choice for or against Christ,
MacDonald says, everything in life takes on the character of haven or hell.
"At the end of ALL THINGS, when the sun rises here (in heaven) and the twilight
turns to blackness down there, the Blessed will say, 'We have never lived
anywhere except in Heaven,' and the Lost, 'We were always in Hell.'
And both will speak truly" - From the Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis.
Lewis was not trying to make a theological case, but to demonstrate
a principle: eternal life begins now.
The choices that we make for or against obedience to God, the life we live,
the patterns we establish, all move us in one direction of the other.
And when we have decided to choose obedience to God (the forsakeness of sin),
when we give ourselves fully into his hands, he is able to take the worst of
circumstances and redeem them for our good, use them to mature us in his image.
Again Jesus says in John 10:28
"I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,
nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand. "
In Christ is a very secure place to be. No experience is lost, no pain is
wasted. Everything in our lives is redeemed by God for our benefit.
Application
a) How have I experienced the truth that "eternal life begins now"?
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 5 Called by Name
Isaiah 43:1
1 But now, thus says the Lord who created you, O Jacob,
and He who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name; you are Mine.
1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob,
and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not:
for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
Eric, age 4, somehow lost his mother in a large and busy department store.
Found sobbing under a coat rack, the boy tried to tell the security guard
where he was when he got separated from his mother. Finally the guard said,
"what's your name, Son? Who do you belong to?"
The child brightened a bit, gave the guard his name, and within minutes
the frantic mother was reunited with her lost son.
One of the first questions we are asked, both as children and adults, is
"What is your name?" - that is, "Who are you? Who do you belong to?"
Children bear the name of their parents, and most women,
except for professional reasons,
take the name of their husbands when they marry.
Our names are our primary method of identification;
they connect us with our heritage and those we love.
In Isaiah 43:1, God declares that we belong to him.
The Lord who created us and formed us says,
"I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine." God's
right of ownership in our lives extends beyond the bond of family and friends,
of parent, child, or spouse. We belong first to him;
we are called by him into oneness with him.
The Scripture is filled with images of the Lord's care for us;
when we are lost, he does
not wait for us to find him,
but takes the initiative, like a loving parent
to seek us out. That declaration of belonging can give us
a strong sense of security in our lives. God loves us;
he will never let us go.
Application
a) What experiences have I had of being lost of abandoned?
b) How can today's verse help me find security in belonging to God?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Philip 4:19
19 (Ro 2:4) But my God shall supply your every need according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according
to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Reconciling Peace
Ps 85:8-13
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will hear what God the Lord will speak,
for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints,
but let them not turn again to folly.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely His salvation is near to them who fear Him,
that glory may dwell in our land.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Mercy and truth have met together;
righteousness and peace have kissed.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Truth springs from the ground,
and righteousness looks down from the sky.
12 Yes, the Lord gives that which is good,
and our land shall yield its increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before Him
and prepare a way for His footsteps.
8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak:
For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints:
But let them not turn again to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him;
That glory may dwell in our land.
10 Mercy and truth are met together;
Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11 Truth shall spring out of the earth;
And righteousness shall look down from heaven.
12 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good;
And our land shall yield her increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before him;
And shall set us in the way of his steps.
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.
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1 Kings 18
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
16 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him. And Ahab went to meet Elijah.
17 (Jos 7:25; 1Ki 21:20) When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him,
"Are you he that troubles Israel?"
18 (2Ch 15:2; 1Ki 9:9) And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you
and your father's house, in that you have forsaken the commandments
of the Lord and you have followed the Baals.
19 (Jos 19:26; 1Ki 16:33) Now send word out and gather for me all Israel
on Mount Carmel, along with the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal
and the four hundred prophets of Asherah who eat at Jezebel's table."
20 So Ahab called out all the children of Israel a
nd gathered the prophets together on Mount Carmel.
21 (Jos 24:15; 2Ki 17:41) Elijah came to all the people and said,
"How long will you stay between two opinions?
If the Lord is God, follow Him, but if Baal, then follow him."
And the people did not say a word.
22 (1Ki 19:10; 19:14) Then Elijah said to the people, "I alone remain
a prophet of the Lord, but Baal's prophets number 450 men.
23 Therefore, let them give us two bulls, and let them choose one bull
for themselves and cut it in pieces and lay it on some wood, but do not
light a fire under it, and I will prepare the other bull, lay it on some wood,
and not light a fire underneath it.
24 (1Ki 18:38; 1Ch 21:26) And you call on the name of your gods,
and I will call on the name of the Lord, and the God that answers by fire,
let Him be God." And all the people answered and said, "It is well spoken."
25 Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, "Choose one bull for yourselves
and prepare it first, for there are many of you, and call on
the name of your god, but do not light a fire underneath."
26 (Jer 10:5; 1Co 8:4) They took the bull which was given to them,
and they prepared it and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon,
saying, "O Baal, hear us." But there was no voice, and no one answered.
And they leaped upon the altar which was made.
27 By noon, Elijah mocked them, saying, "Cry out loud, for he is a god.
Either he is talking or is gone away or is on a journey,
or perhaps he is asleep and needs to be awakened."
28 (Lev 19:28; Dt 14:1) They cried out loud and cut themselves with knives
and spears according to their custom until the blood gushed out on them.
29 (Ex 29:41; 1Ki 18:26) And as midday passed, they prophesied
until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice.
But there was no voice. No one answered; no one paid attention.
30 (1Ki 19:10; 19:14) Elijah said to all the people, "Come near to me."
And all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the Lord
that was broken down.
31 (Ge 32:28; 35:10) Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number
of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the Lord came saying,
"Israel shall be your name,"
32 (Col 3:17) and he built an altar in the name of the Lord with stones,
and he made a trench around the altar, so deep that it could contain two seahs
[Likely about 24 pounds, or 11 kilograms.] of seed.
33 (Ge 22:9; Lev 1:6-8) He arranged the wood and cut the bull in pieces
and laid him on the wood and said, "Fill four barrels with water,
and pour it on the burnt sacrifice and on the wood."
34 He said, "Do it a second time," and they did it a second time.
And he said, "Do it a third time," and they did it the third time.
35 The water ran all around the altar and also filled the trench with water.
36 (Ex 3:6; 1Ki 8:43) At the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice,
Elijah the prophet came near and said, "The Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac,
and of Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel
and that I am Your servant and that I have done all these things at Your word.
37 Hear me, O Lord, hear me, so that this people may know that
You are the Lord God and that You have turned their hearts back again."
38 (Lev 9:24; Jdg 6:21) Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt
sacrifice and the wood and the stones and the dust and licked up the water
that was in the trench.
39 (1Ki 18:24; 18:21) When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces
and said, "The Lord, He is God! The Lord, He is God!"
40 (Dt 13:5; 18:20) Elijah said to them, "Arrest the prophets of Baal,
and do not let one of them escape." And they arrested them,
and Elijah brought them down to the Kishon brook and executed them there.
16 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him: and Ahab went to meet Elijah.
17 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art
thou he that troubleth Israel?
18 And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's
house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast
followed Baalim.
19 Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel,
and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty,
and the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at Jezebel's table.
Mount Carmel
20 So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets
together unto mount Carmel.
21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between
two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him.
And the people answered him not a word.
22 Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet
of the LORD; but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men.
23 Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose one bullock
for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay it on wood, and put no fire
under: and I will dress the other bullock, and lay it on wood, and put no
fire under:
24 and call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of
the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all
the people answered and said, It is well spoken.
25 And Elijah said unto the prophets of Baal, Choose you one bullock for
yourselves, and dress it first; for ye are many; and call on the name of
your gods, but put no fire under.
26 And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it,
and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal,
hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon
the altar which was made.
27 And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud:
for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in
a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked.
28 And they cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with knives
and lancets, till the blood gushed out upon them.
29 And it came to pass, when midday was past, and they prophesied until the
time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that there was neither voice,
nor any to answer, nor any that regarded.
30 And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people
came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was
broken down.
31 And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of
the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall
be thy name:
32 and with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: and he made
a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed.
33 And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid him
on the wood, and said, Fill four barrels with water, and pour it on the
burnt sacrifice, and on the wood.
34 And he said, Do it the second time. And they did it the second time.
And he said, Do it the third time. And they did it the third time.
35 And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also
with water.
36 And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice,
that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac,
and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel,
and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.
37 Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD
God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again.
38 Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice,
and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was
in the trench.
39 And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said,
The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God.
40 And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them
escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon,
and slew them there.
End of the Drought
41 Elijah said to Ahab, "Get up, eat and drink, for there is a sound
of a heavy rainfall."
42 So Ahab got up to eat and drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel,
and he threw himself down on the ground and put his face between his knees.
43 And he said to his servant, "Go up now, and look toward the sea."
And he went up and looked and said, "There is nothing."
And he said, "Go again," seven times.
44 (Lk 12:54) On the seventh time, he said, "A small cloud as small
as a man's hand is rising out of the sea."
And he said, "Go up and say to Ahab, 'Mount your chariot and get down,
so that the rain does not stop you.' "
45 In the meantime, the sky turned black with clouds and wind,
and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode and went to Jezreel.
46 (2Ki 3:15; 4:29) The hand of the Lord was on Elijah, and he girded up
his loins and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a
sound of abundance of rain.
42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top
of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face
between his knees,
43 and said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up,
and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.
44 And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there
ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man's hand. And he said, Go up,
say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down, that the rain stop
thee not.
45 And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with
clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode,
and went to Jezreel.
46 And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins,
and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
1 Kings 19
Elijah Flees From Jezebel
1 (1Ki 18:40) And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done
and how he had executed all the prophets with the sword.
2 (Ru 1:17; 1Ki 20:10) Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying,
"So let the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life
as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time."
3 (Ge 21:31) When he saw that she was serious, he arose and ran for his life
to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there.
4 (Nu 11:15; Jnh 4:8) But he went a day's journey into the wilderness
and came and sat down under a juniper tree and asked that he might die,
saying, "It is enough! Now, O Lord, take my life,
for I am not better than my fathers."
5 As he lay and slept under the juniper tree, an angel touched him
and said to him, "Arise and eat."
6 (Mt 4:11) He looked, and there was a cake baked on coals and a jar of water
at his head. And he ate and drank and then lay down again.
7 The angel of the Lord came again a second time and touched him and said,
"Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you."
8 (Ex 34:28; 3:1; 24:18) He arose and ate and drank and went in the strength
of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb, the mountain of God.
On Mount Horeb
1 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had
slain all the prophets with the sword.
2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me,
and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow
about this time.
3 And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to
Beer-sheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there.
4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat
down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die;
and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better
than my fathers.
5 And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel
touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.
6 And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baken on the coals,
and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink,
and laid him down again.
7 And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him,
and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.
8 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that
meat forty days and forty nights unto Hor
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1 Kings 19
Elijah Hears the Lord
9 (Ex 33:21-22; 1Ki 19:13) He came to a cave and camped there,
and the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him,
"Why are you here, Elijah?"
10 (1Ki 18:4; 18:22; Nu 25:13) And he said, "I have been very zealous
for the Lord, Lord of Hosts, for the children of Israel have forsaken
Your covenant, thrown down Your altars, and killed Your prophets
with the sword, and I alone am left, and they seek to take my life."
11 (Ex 24:12; Eze 1:4) He said, "Go and stand on the mountain
before the Lord."
And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind split
the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord,
but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind, an earthquake came,
but the Lord was not in the earthquake.
12 (Job 4:16; Zec 4:6) And after the earthquake, a fire came, but the Lord
was not in the fire, and after the fire, a still, small voice.
13 (1Ki 19:9) When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak
and went out and stood in the entrance to the cave.
And a voice came to him and said, "Why are you here, Elijah?"
14 And he said, "I have been very zealous for the Lord, Lord of Hosts,
because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, thrown down
Your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I alone am left,
and they seek to take my life."
15 (2Ki 8:7-15) The Lord said to him, "Go, return on the road through
the Wilderness of Damascus, and when you arrive, anoint Hazael
to be king over Aram.
16 (1Ki 19:19-21; 2Ki 2:9) And you shall anoint Jehu, the son of Nimshi,
to be king over Israel, and you shall anoint Elisha, the son of Shaphat
of Abel Meholah, to be prophet in your place.
17 (2Ki 8:12; 13:3) He who escapes the sword of Hazael will be killed
by Jehu, and he who escapes the sword of Jehu will be killed by Elisha.
18 (Hos 13:2) Still, I have preserved seven thousand men in Israel for Myself,
all of whose knees have not bowed to Baal
and whose mouths have not kissed him."
9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word
of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?
10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the
children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars,
and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left;
and they seek my life, to take it away.
11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD.
And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent
the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but
the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake;
but the LORD was not in the earthquake:
12 and after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire:
and after the fire a still small voice.
13 And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his
mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold,
there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?
14 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because
the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars,
and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left;
and they seek my life, to take it away.
15 And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness
of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria:
16 and Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel:
and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah shalt thou anoint to be
prophet in thy room.
17 And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael
shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha
slay.
18 Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have
not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.
The Call of Elisha
19 (2Ki 2:8; 1Sa 28:14) So he departed from there and found Elisha
the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen
before him and he with the twelfth, and Elijah passed by him
and threw his cloak on him.
20 (Mt 8:21-22; Lk 9:61-62) He left the oxen and ran after Elijah and said,
"Please let me kiss my father and mother, and then I will follow you."
And he said to him, "Go back, for what have I done to you?"
21 (2Sa 24:22) So he returned from following him and took a yoke of oxen
and sacrificed them and boiled their flesh with the yokes from the oxen
and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he got up and went after Elijah
and ministered to him.
19 So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was
plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth:
and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him.
20 And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me,
I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee.
And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?
21 And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them,
and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto
the people, and they did eat.
Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.
2) Our Daily Bread for 26 June 2026 titled
Who's My Neighbour?
Luke 10:29-37
The Good Samaritan
29 (Lk 16:15) But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus,
"And who is my neighbour?"
30 Jesus answered, "A man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho
and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing
and wounded him and departed, leaving him half dead.
31 By chance a priest came down that way. And when he saw him,
he passed by on the other side.
32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to that place, looked at him
and passed by on the other side.
33 (Mt 10:5) But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was.
And when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
34 and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine.
Then he set him on his own donkey and brought him to an inn,
and took care of him.
35 The next day when he departed, he took out two denarii
(Gk. denarius, a coin worth about a day's wage.)
and gave them to the innkeeper and said to him, 'Take care of him.
I will repay you whatever else you spend when I return.'
36 " ow which of these three do you think was a neighbor to him
who fell among the thieves?"
37 (2Co 8:9; 1Pe 2:21) He said, "The one who showed mercy on him."
Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
[29] But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my
neighbour?
[30] And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to
Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and
wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
[31] And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he
saw him, he passed by on the other side.
[32] And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on
him, and passed by on the other side.
[33] But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when
he saw him, he had compassion on him,
[34] And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and
set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
[35] And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave
them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou
spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
[36] Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that
fell among the thieves?
[37] And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go,
and do thou likewise.
An elderly woman became unconscious on a hot sidewalk after a terrible fall.
Several people stopped to help. One called 911. Another gently placed a coat
under her head. Others put towels under her arms, and still another held an
umbrella over her head until paramedics arrived. The person who posted the
video wrote that it was an especially heartwarming scene because those who
stopped included people of different ages and ethnicities - all working
together to help someone in distress.
When an expert in God's law asked Jesus who his neighbour was (Luke 10:29) -
that is, who he was obligated to show love to - Jesus told a story of a man
badly beaten by robbers, lying near death by the side of the
road (vv. 30-31). A priest and then a Levite approached, but both passed by on
the other side. Finally, a Samaritan stopped to help. What made this so
unusual was that Jews and Samaritans had a bitter history of scorn for each
other. Yet it was the Samaritan who stopped
and "took pity" on the man (v. 33).
After telling this parable, Jesus asked which was a neighbor to the fallen
man. The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him" (v. 37).
Jesus told him, and us, "Go and do likewise."
May God help us see that everyone we meet is our neighbour,
another human created by Him and deserving of our aid.
By: Alyson Kieda
Reflect & Pray
To whom do you find it difficult to be a good neighbour?
How does Jesus show what it means to be a loving neighbor to others?
Dear God, please help me to love others -
regardless of differences - as my neighbour.
Day 177, 26 June 2026
1) 1 Kings 17 , 18 , 19
1 Kings 17
Elijah's Prediction of Drought
1 (2Ki 3:14; Jas 5:17) Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was one of the inhabitants
of Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the Lord God of Israel lives before whom I stand,
there will not be dew or rain these years except by my word."
2 The word of the Lord came to him, saying,
3 "Go from here and turn eastward and hide by the Kerith brook, which is east
of the Jordan.
4 (1Ki 17:9) You shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens
to feed you there."
5 So he went and did according to the word of the Lord, for he went
and lived by the Kerith brook, which is east of the Jordan.
6 The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread
and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook.
The Widow of Zarephath
7 After some time, the brook dried up
because there had been no rain in the land.
1 Kings 17
Elijah
1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto
Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not
be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.
2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,
3 Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook
Cherith, that is before Jordan.
4 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded
the ravens to feed thee there.
5 So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD: for he went
and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.
6 And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning,
and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.
7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up,
because there had been no rain in the land.
8 The word of the Lord came to him, saying,
9 (Ob 1:20; Lk 4:26) "Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon,
and live there. I have commanded a widow there to provide for you."
10 (Ge 24:17; Jn 4:7) So he got up and went to Zarephath,
and when he came to the gate of the city, a widow was there gathering sticks.
He called to her and said, "Please get a small cup of water for me to drink."
11 As she was going to get it, he called to her and said,
"Please bring me a morsel of bread in your hand."
12 (1Ki 17:1; Ge 21:16) She said, "As the Lord your God lives,
I do not have bread, but only a handful of meal in a barrel
and a little oil in a jar. I am gathering two sticks, that I can go in
and make it for me and my son, so we may eat it and die."
13 Elijah said to her, "Do not fear; go and do as you have said, but make
a little cake for me first, and bring it to me, and afterward,
make some for your son and you,
14 for thus says the Lord God of Israel: The barrel of meal will not run out,
nor will the jar of oil empty, until the day that the Lord
sends rain upon the earth."
15 She went and did what Elijah told her to do, and she, he,
and her household ate many days.
16 The barrel of meal did not run out, nor did the jar of oil empty,
according to the word of the Lord, which He spoke by Elijah.
17 Later on, the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became
terribly sick, so much so that he had no breath left in him.
18 (2Ki 3:13; Lk 4:34) She said to Elijah, "What do I have to do with you,
O you man of God? Have you come to remind me of my sin and to kill my son?"
19 And he said to her, "Give me your son," and he took him out of her arms
and carried him up to a loft where he slept and laid him on his own bed.
20 He cried to the Lord and said, "O Lord, my God, have You brought tragedy
upon the widow with whom I live by killing her son?"
21 (Ac 20:10) And he stretched himself upon the child three times
and cried to the Lord and said, "O Lord, my God, I pray that You
let this child's soul come into him again."
22 The Lord heard the voice of Elijah, and the soul of the child came
into him again, and he was revived.
23 Elijah took the child and brought him down out of the chamber
into the house and returned him to his mother,
and Elijah said, "See, your son lives!"
24 (Jn 3:2; 16:30) The woman said to Elijah, "Now, because of this,
I know that you are a man of God, and that the word
of the Lord in your mouth is truth!"
At Zarephath
8 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying,
9 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there:
behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.
10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the
city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to
her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may
drink.
11 And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me,
I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand.
12 And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful
of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering
two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat
it, and die.
13 And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make
me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee
and for thy son.
14 For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste,
neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain
upon the earth.
15 And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he,
and her house, did eat many days.
16 And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail,
according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah.
17 And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman,
the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that
there was no breath left in him.
18 And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O thou man of God?
art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance, and to slay my son?
19 And he said unto her, Give me thy son. And he took him out of her bosom,
and carried him up into a loft, where he abode, and laid him upon his own bed.
20 And he cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, hast thou also brought
evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by slaying her son?
21 And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried unto
the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this child's soul come
into him again.
22 And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah;
and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.
23 And Elijah took the child, and brought him down out of the chamber into the
house, and delivered him unto his mother: and Elijah said, See,
thy son liveth.
24 And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a man of
God, and that the word of the LORD in thy mouth is truth.
1 Kings 18
Elijah Confronts Ahab
1 (Lk 4:25; Jas 5:17; 1Ki 17:1) After many days, in the third year,
the word of the Lord came to Elijah, saying, "Go and present yourself to Ahab,
and I will send rain upon the earth."
2 Elijah went to show himself to Ahab. And there was a great famine in Samaria.
3 (Ne 7:2; 1Ki 16:9) Ahab called Obadiah, who was the governor of his house.
(Now Obadiah feared the Lord greatly.
4 (1Ki 18:13; Mt 10:40-42) When Jezebel killed the prophets of the Lord,
Obadiah took a hundred prophets and hid them in groups of fifty in a cave
and fed them with bread and water.)
5 And Ahab said to Obadiah, "Go into the land, to all the springs of water
and to all the brooks. Perhaps we will find grass to save the horses
and mules, so that we do not lose all the beasts."
6 So they divided the land between them to search throughout it.
Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.
7 (2Ki 1:6-8) As Obadiah was going along, he met Elijah, and he recognized him
and fell on his face and said, "Is that you, my lord Elijah?"
8 And he answered him, "I am. Go, tell your lord, 'Elijah is here.' "
9 He said, "What evil have I done that you would hand your servant
into the hand of Ahab to put me to death?
10 (1Ki 17:1) As the Lord your God lives, there is no nation or kingdom
where my lord has not looked for you, and when they said, 'He is not here,'
he made the kingdom and nation swear that they could not find you,
11 and now you say, 'Go, tell your lord, "Elijah is here!" '
12 (2Ki 2:16; Ac 8:39) As soon as I am gone from you, the Spirit of the Lord
will carry you to a place I do not know, and so when I come and tell Ahab
and he cannot find you, he will execute me. But I, your servant, have feared
the Lord since my youth.
13 (1Ki 18:4) Were you not told what I did when Jezebel killed the prophets
of the Lord, how I hid a hundred men of the Lord's prophets in groups
of fifty in a cave and fed them with bread and water?
14 And now you say, 'Go, tell your lord, "Elijah is here," '
and he will execute me."
15 (1Ki 17:1; 18:10) Elijah said, "As the Lord of Hosts lives, before
whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today."
In Samaria
1 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to
Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will
send rain upon the earth.
2 And Elijah went to shew himself unto Ahab. And there was a sore famine
in Samaria.
3 And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house.(Now Obadiah
feared the LORD greatly:
4 for it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah
took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with
bread and water.)
5 And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water,
and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses
and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts.
6 So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it:
Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.
7 And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him,
and fell on his face, and said, Art thou that my lord Elijah?
8 And he answered him, I am: go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here.
9 And he said, What have I sinned, that thou wouldest deliver thy servant
into the hand of Ahab, to slay me?
10 As the LORD thy God liveth, there is no nation or kingdom, whither my lord
hath not sent to seek thee: and when they said, He is not there; he took an
oath of the kingdom and nation, that they found thee not.
11 And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here.
12 And it shall come to pass, as soon as I am gone from thee, that the
Spirit of the LORD shall carry thee whither I know not; and so when I come
and tell Ahab, and he cannot find thee, he shall slay me:
but I thy servant fear the LORD from my youth.
13 Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets
of the LORD, how I hid an hundred men of the LORD's prophets by fifty
in a cave, and fed them with bread and water?
14 And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here:
and he shall slay me.
15 And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand,
I will surely shew myself unto him to day.
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6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2026 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 25 of the Month
a) Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or
community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.
(Acts 2: 41,47b
41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized,
and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized:
and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
)
b) Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true
justice for all.
( Prov 11:1
1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,
but a just weight is His delight.
1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:
But a just weight is his delight.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray for confidence despite troubles.
Pray to the Lord: "Compassionate God, please open my heart and my arms
to children and others who are in need around me."
Pray to the Lord and pray to hid the Word of the Lord in your heart.
Pray to the Lord and pray to be faithful in all you do.
Pray to the Lord and pray that the word of Christ
dwell in you richly in all wisdom.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- 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 there will be a growing number of people in your city or
community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.
Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true
justice for all.
Pray for Mustafa and Basak in
Turkey, two teenagers who were rejected by their families for following
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.
2) Our Daily Bread for 25 June 2026 titled
The Father's Open Arms
by Tom Felten
Hosea 14:1-7,9
Hosea 14
A Plea for Repentance
1 (Hos 6:1; 12:6) Return, O Israel, to the Lord your God,
for you have stumbled because of your iniquity.
2 (Heb 13:15; Ps 69:30-31) Take words with you
and return to the Lord.
Say to Him,
"Take away all iniquity,
and accept that which is good;
and we will offer the fruit [Gk. Syr.; Heb. bulls.] of our lips!
3 (Ps 10:14; 33:17) Assyria will not save us,
we will not ride on horses.
We will no longer say, 'Our God,'
to the work of our hands.
In You the orphan finds mercy."
4 (Zep 3:17; Isa 12:1) I will heal their backsliding;
I will love them freely,
for My anger has turned away from him.
5 (Isa 35:2; Job 29:19) I will be like the dew to Israel;
he shall grow like the lily
and shall strike his roots
like Lebanon.
6 (Ps 52:8) His branches will spread out,
and his beauty shall be like the olive tree,
and his fragrance like that of Lebanon.
7 (Ps 91:1) Those that dwell under his shadow will return,
they will flourish like the grain
and grow as a vine.
Their fragrance will be like the wine of Lebanon.
9 (Ps 107:43; Pr 10:29) Whoever is wise, let him understand these things;
whoever prudent, let him know them.
For the ways of the Lord are right,
and the just will walk in them;
but the transgressors stumble in them.
Hosea 14
[1] O Israel, return unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine
iniquity.
[2] Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all
iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.
[3] Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses: neither will we
say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods: for in thee the
fatherless findeth mercy.
[4] I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger
is turned away from him.
[5] I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast
forth his roots as Lebanon.
[6] His branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as the olive tree,
and his smell as Lebanon.
[7] They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the
corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of
Lebanon.
[9] Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall
know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in
them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.
Mary Slessor's compassionate heart led her to open her arms to those in need.
The Scottish missionary, born in 1848, served among the people of Okoyong in a
distant land. Superstition led people of that region to believe that when
twins were born, one was good and one was the child of a demon. This often led
to both twins dying - being abandoned to starvation or other dangers.
Reflecting the loving heart of God, in time Mary helped save hundreds
of the at-risk children, adopting nine as her own!
In his inspired words to the rebellious nation of Israel, the prophet Hosea
offers a glimpse into God's caring heart for children. The prophet said of
Him, "In you the fatherless find compassion" (14:3). Hosea stated that God
cared for His own and desired to "love them freely" (v. 4). But they needed to
turn from their defiance of Him and embrace His ways. They were instructed to
turn from pagan deities to the true God who cares for the most helpless, the
orphans. And if they returned to God, they'd find forgiveness from the one who
would "receive [them] graciously" (vv. 1-2).
As we open our arms to those around us, including at-risk children, we reflect
the love of God. Let's embrace His compassionate heart and extend His care to
those in need as He helps us.
Reflect & Pray
How has God's loving example led you to care for those in need? How does it
encourage you to know that in Him "the fatherless find compassion"?
Compassionate God, please open my heart and my arms
to children and others who are in need around me.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 5 - Learning by Heart
Ps 119:9,11
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) How shall a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping it according to Your word.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Your word I have hidden in my heart,
that I might not sin against You.
9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?
By taking heed thereto according to thy word.
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart,
That I might not sin against thee.
"His heart is not just in it," a gifted musician commented about the
pianist onstage. "He's here at the Orchestra Hall, playing for
thousands of people, an his technique is flawless, but something
is missing - his heart is just not in it."
The psalmist , in Psalm 119, draws a similar parallel. We "Keep our
way pure" through obedience of his Word, by ordering our lives according
to the commands of the Scriptures. But outward behaviour is not the only
essential factor in purity of life. The changes in our behaviour need to
come from the heart, from the inside out. Our "technique" for living
the Christian life may be flawless, but our obedience is founded
in heart motivation, something is certainly missing.
"I seek you with all my heart," the psalmist declares in verse 10.
Thus he can say in verse 11, "Your word I have hidden in my heart,
that I might not sin against You."
Often we refer to memorisation as "learning by heart" - and indeed
"by heart" is the biblical mandate for assimilating God's truth
into our daily lives. "By rote" or "By Mind" leaves us
intellectually overstuffed, yet spiritually starving.
When we try to apply the Word outwardly to our behaviour,
we end up in a tangle of legalism, a log "do list" by which
we hope to please God. But when we set our hearts toward God first,
then changes in our behaviour grow out of love for God and a deep
desire to serve him. Then we are truly loving and obeying God with
our whole hearts.
Application
a) In what ways have I tried to apply God's word to my behaviour
without having the truth firmly in my heart? What was the result?
b) How can I set my heart toward God and give myself more fully
to his Word?
c) What areas of my life need "purifying"? How can these verses
help me to "make my way pure"?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Luke 16:10-12
10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful
also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also
in much.
11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,
who will commit to your trust the true riches?
12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,
who will give you that which is your own?"
10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:
and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,
who will commit to your trust the true riches?
12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,
who shall give you that which is your own?
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Reconciling Peace
Col 3:12-17
12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,
a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.
13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another
and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,
even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.
14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,
which is the bond of perfection.
15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,
to which also you are called in one body,
rule in your hearts. And be thankful.
16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing
one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,
kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have
a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
14 And above all these things put on charity,
which is the bond of perfectness.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye
are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;
teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
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.
1 Kings 16
Omri
21 Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people
followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri.
22 But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that
followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.
23 In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign
over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in Tirzah.
24 And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver,
and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built,
after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.
25 But Omri wrought evil in the eyes of the LORD, and did worse than all that
were before him.
26 For he walked in all the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and in his sin
wherewith he made Israel to sin, to provoke the LORD God of Israel to anger
with their vanities.
27 Now the rest of the acts of Omri which he did, and his might that he
shewed, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings
of Israel?
28 So Omri slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria:
and Ahab his son reigned in his stead.
Ahab Reigns in Israel
29 In the 38th year of Asa king of Judah, Ahab the son of Omri began to reign
over Israel, and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria 22 years.
30 (1Ki 16:25; 14:9) Ahab the son of Omri did more evil in the sight
of the Lord than all who were before him.
31 (Jdg 18:7; 2Ki 10:18) The sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat were seen
as minor for him to walk in, for he took Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal,
king of the Sidonians, as his wife and went and served Baal and worshipped him.
32 (2Ki 10:21; 10:26-27) He raised an altar for Baal in the house of Baal,
which he had built in Samaria.
33 (2Ki 13:6; 1Ki 21:25) Ahab made an Asherah and did more to provoke
the Lord God of Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel who preceded him.
34 (Jos 6:26) In his days, Hiel the Bethelite built Jericho.
He laid the foundation at the expense of his firstborn Abiram
and set up the gates at the cost of the life
of his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the Lord,
which He spoke by Joshua the son of Nun.
Ahab
29 And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son
of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel
in Samaria twenty and two years.
30 And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all
that were before him.
31And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in
the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took to wife Jezebel
the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians, and went and served Baal,
and worshipped him.
32 And he reared up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had
built in Samaria.
33 And Ahab made a grove; and Ahab did more to provoke the LORD God of
Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel that were before him.
34 In his days did Hiel the Beth-elite build Jericho: he laid the foundation
thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest
son Segub, according to the word of the LORD,
which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun.
2 Chronicles 17
Jehoshaphat, King of Judah
1 (1Ki 15:24) Then Jehoshaphat his son (son of Asa) reigned in his place,
and he grew strong against Israel.
2 (2Ch 15:8) He put an army in all the fortified cities of Judah
and set military garrisons in the land of Judah, even in the cities of Ephraim
that Asa his father had captured.
3 Now the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the previous ways
of David his father, and he did not seek out the Baal cult.
4 (1Ki 12:28) For he sought out the God of his fathers and walked
in his commandments, rather than the deeds of Israel.
5 (2Ch 18:1; 1Sa 10:27) So the Lord made firm the kingdom in his hand,
and all Judah gave a tribute to Jehoshaphat. So he had an abundance
of riches and honor.
6 (2Ch 15:17; 20:33) His heart was raised up for the ways of the Lord.
He even removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
7 (2Ch 35:3; 15:3) In the third year of his reign he sent officials, Ben-Hail,
Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah,
to teach in the cities of Jerusalem,
8 (2Ch 19:8) and with them were also the Levites: Shemaiah, Nethaniah,
Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah,
and Tob-Adonijah, who were Levites. And with these were
also Elishama and Jehoram, who were priests.
9 They taught the people in Judah, and they used the Book of the Law
of the Lord and they traveled about all the cities of Judah
and taught the people.
10 (2Ch 14:14; Ge 35:5) The terror of the Lord came on all the kingdoms
of the land that surrounded Judah, and they did not bring war
against Jehoshaphat.
11 (2Ch 26:8; 9:14) Some from the Philistine peoples brought gifts
to Jehoshaphat such as silver for tribute. The Arabians even brought
7700 rams and 7700 goats to him.
12 Jehoshaphat continued to increase in greatness, and he built citadels
and storehouses in Judah.
13 And he had much property in the cities of Judah, and the men of war,
mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem.
14 This was their divisions by the houses of their father:
From Judah, the commanders of thousands:
Adnah the commander with 300000 mighty men of valor.
15 Beside him was Jehohanan the commander with 280000 mighty men of war.
16 (Jdg 5:9; 5:2) Beside him was Amasiah the son of Zikri, a volunteer
for the Lord with 200000 mighty men of war.
17 From Benjamin:
Eliada a mighty man of war with 200000 men armed with bow and shield.
18 Beside him was Jehozabad with 180000 equipped for warfare.
19 (2Ch 17:2) These were serving the king in addition to those the king
placed in the fortified cities throughout Judah.
2 Chronicles 17
Jehoshaphat
1 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself
against Israel.
2 And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons
in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father
had taken.
3 And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways
of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
4 but sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments,
and not after the doings of Israel.
5 Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought
to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.
6 And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away
the high places and groves out of Judah.
7 Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even
to Ben-hail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and
to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.
8 And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah,
and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and
Tob-adonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.
9 And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the LORD with them,
and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.
10 And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that
were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.
11 Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute
silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand
and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.
12 And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles,
and cities of store.
13 And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war,
mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.
14 And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers:
Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men
of valour three hundred thousand.
15 And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred
and fourscore thousand.
16 And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself
unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.
17 And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men
with bow and shield two hundred thousand.
18 And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand
ready prepared for the war.
19 These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced
cities throughout all Judah.
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Day 176, 25 June 2026
1) 1 Kings 15:25-34 , 1 Kings 16:1-34 , 2 Chronicles 17
1 Kings 15
Nadab, King of Israel
25 (1Ki 14:20) Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel
in the second year of Asa king of Judah and reigned over Israel two years.
26 (1Ki 14:16; 15:30) He did evil in the sight of the Lord and walked
in the way of his father and in his sin with which he made Israel to sin.
25 And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second
year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.
26 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his
father, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.
27 (Jos 19:44; 21:23) Baasha the son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar
conspired against him, and Baasha killed him at Gibbethon,
which belonged to the Philistines, for Nadab and all Israel laid siege
to Gibbethon.
28 It was in the third year of Asa king of Judah
that Baasha killed him and took his throne.
29 (1Ki 14:9-16) When he became king, Baasha killed all the house of Jeroboam.
No one from Jeroboam's family was left breathing. He completely destroyed
them, according to the word of the Lord which He spoke by His servant
Ahijah the Shilonite,
30 (1Ki 15:26) because of the sins of Jeroboam which he sinned
and which he made Israel sin, by his provocation with which he provoked
the Lord God of Israel to anger.
31 (1Ki 14:19) Now the rest of the acts of Nadab and all that he did,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
32 (1Ki 15:16) And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel
all their days.
27 And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against
him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines;
for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.
28 Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him,
and reigned in his stead.
29 And it came to pass, when he reigned, that he smote all the house
of Jeroboam; he left not to Jeroboam any that breathed, until he had
destroyed him, according unto the saying of the LORD, which he spake
by his servant Ahijah the Shilonite:
30 because of the sins of Jeroboam which he sinned, and which he made
Israel sin, by his provocation wherewith he provoked the LORD God
of Israel to anger.
31 Now the rest of the acts of Nadab, and all that he did,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
32 And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
Baasha, King of Israel
33 In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah began
to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, and he did so 24 years.
34 (1Ki 15:26; 12:28-29) He did evil in the sight of the Lord
and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin with
which he made Israel to sin.
33 In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah
to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty and four years.
34 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of
Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.
1 Kings 16
1 (2Ch 19:2; 20:34) Then the word of the Lord came to Jehu
the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,
2 (1Ki 14:7; 15:34) "I exalted you out of the dust and made you prince
over My people Israel, and you have walked in the way of Jeroboam
and have made My people Israel to sin, to provoke Me to anger with their sins.
3 (1Ki 14:10) See, I will take away the posterity of Baasha and the posterity
of his house and will make your house
like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
4 (1Ki 14:11) Those from the house of Baasha who die in the city
will be eaten by dogs, and those who die in the fields will be eaten
by the birds of the air."
5 (1Ki 14:19; 15:31) Now the rest of the acts of Baasha and what he did
and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles
of the kings of Israel?
6 (1Ki 14:17; 15:21) So Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried
in Tirzah, and Elah his son reigned in his place.
7 (1Ki 14:14; Ps 115:4) And so it was by the hand of the prophet Jehu
the son of Hanani that the word of the Lord came against Baasha
and his house, for all the evil that he did in the sight of the Lord
in provoking Him to anger with the work of his hands
because he acted like the house of Jeroboam and also because he killed it.
1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha,
saying,
2 Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over
my people Israel; and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam,
and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me to anger with their sins;
3 behold, I will take away the posterity of Baasha, and the posterity of his
house; and will make thy house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
4 Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth
of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat.
5 Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they
not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
6 So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son
reigned in his stead.
7 And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word
of the LORD against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil
that he did in the sight of the LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work
of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.
Elah, King of Israel
8 In the 26th year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha
began to reign over Israel in Tirzah, and he did so two years.
9 (Ge 24:2; 39:4) His servant Zimri, commander of half his chariots,
conspired against him, and when he was in Tirzah, drinking himself
drunk in the house of Arza, manager of his house in Tirzah,
10 Zimri went in and smote him and killed him. This took place in the 27th
year of Asa king of Judah, and Zimri reigned in his place.
11 (1Sa 25:22; 1Ki 15:29) When he began to reign, as soon as he was seated
on his throne, he executed all the household of Baasha. He left no males,
neither of his relatives nor of his friends.
12 (1Ki 16:1) Thus Zimri destroyed all the house of Baasha,
according to the word of the Lord which He spoke against Baasha
by Jehu the prophet,
13 (Dt 32:21; 1Sa 12:21) because of all the sins of Baasha
and the sins of Elah his son, by which they sinned
and by which they made Israel to sin in provoking the Lord God of Israel
to anger with their vanities.
14 Now the rest of the acts of Elah and all that he did,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Civil War in Israel
8 In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of
Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years.
9 And his servant Zimri, captain of half his chariots, conspired against him,
as he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza steward of
his house in Tirzah.
10 And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh
year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead.
11 And it came to pass, when he began to reign, as soon as he sat on his
throne, that he slew all the house of Baasha: he left him not one that pisseth
against a wall, neither of his kinsfolks, nor of his friends.
12 Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of
the LORD, which he spake against Baasha by Jehu the prophet,
13 for all the sins of Baasha, and the sins of Elah his son, by which they
sinned, and by which they made Israel to sin, in provoking the LORD God of
Israel to anger with their vanities.
14 Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not
written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Zimri, King of Israel
15 (1Ki 15:27; Jos 19:44) In the 27th year of Asa king of Judah,
Zimri reigned seven days in Tirzah. Now the troops were encamped
against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines.
16 The troops who were encamped heard how Zimri had conspired
and had slain the king. As a result, all Israel made Omri,
the commander of the army, king over Israel that day in the camp.
17 Omri went up from Gibbethon and all Israel with him,
and they besieged Tirzah.
18 (2Sa 17:23; 1Sa 31:4-5) When Zimri saw that the city had fallen,
he went into the citadel of the king's house and burned the king's house
over him with fire, and he died,
19 (1Ki 15:26; 12:28) because of his sins which he sinned in doing
evil in the sight of the Lord, in walking in the way of Jeroboam
and in his sin which he did to make Israel to sin.
20 (1Ki 16:5; 16:14) Now the rest of the acts of Zimri and his treason,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
15 In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven
days in Tirzah. And the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged
to the Philistines.
16 And the people that were encamped heard say, Zimri hath conspired, and
hath also slain the king: wherefore all Israel made Omri, the captain of the
host, king over Israel that day in the camp.
17 And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him,
and they besieged Tirzah.
18 And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken,
that he went into the palace of the king's house, and burnt the king's house
over him with fire, and died,
19 for his sins which he sinned in doing evil in the sight of the LORD,
in walking in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin which he did,
to make Israel to sin.
20 Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Omri, King of Israel
21 Then the people of Israel were divided into two parts.
Half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath to make him king,
and half followed Omri.
22 But the people who followed Omri defeated the people who followed Tibni,
the son of Ginath. So Tibni died, and Omri reigned.
23 In the 31st year of Asa king of Judah, Omri began to reign over Israel,
and he did so twelve years. He reigned six years in Tirzah.
24 (1Ki 13:32) He bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents
[About 150 pounds, or 68 kilograms. of silver].
He fortified the hill and named the city he built after the name of Shemer,
owner of the hill, calling it "Samaria.."
25 (Mic 6:16; 1Ki 14:9) But Omri did evil in the eyes of the Lord
and did worse than all who preceded him,
26 (1Ki 16:19; 16:13) for he walked in all the ways of Jeroboam
the son of Nebat and in his sin with which he made Israel to sin
to provoke the Lord God of Israel to anger with their vanities.
27 Now the rest of the acts Omri performed and his might that he showed,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
28 So Omri slept with his fathers and was buried in Samaria,
and Ahab his son reigned in his place.
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2) Our Daily Bread for 24 June 2026 titled
Faith Rooted in God by Katara Patton
Matthew 19:23-26
23 (Mt 13:22; Mk 10:23) Then Jesus said to His disciples,
"Truly, I say to you that it will be hard for a rich man
to enter the kingdom of heaven.
24 (Mk 10:24-25; Lk 18:25) And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel
to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man
to enter the kingdom of God."
25 When His disciples heard this, they were greatly amazed, saying,
"Who then can be saved?"
26 (Job 42:2; Lk 1:37; Ge 18:14) But Jesus looked at them and said,
"With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
[23] Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich
man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
[24] And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the
eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
[25] When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who
then can be saved?
[26] But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible;
but with God all things are possible.
I was inspired while reading a historical fiction account of the life of Mary
McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman University. The stories of her
determination and care for others led me to read more about her. One account
tells how in the early 1900s, she "described" the buildings at her school for
young African American women to a wealthy businessman. But when he visited
the "campus," he found only one building. She'd described her dream to him,
hoping that he would invest in the school. Her faith and vision worked
together to secure funding. Her school eventually
became - and still is - a four-year university.
Bethune is credited with saying: "Without faith, nothing is possible. With it,
nothing is impossible." Her quote is similar to what Jesus told the astonished
disciples who were asking questions about salvation. They were trying to
figure out how people could "enter the kingdom of God," or heaven
(Matthew 19:24). They wanted to know "who then can be saved?" (v. 25). Jesus
shared with His followers that faith in God was the only way,
because "with God all things are possible" (v. 26).
Faith is rooted in a belief in God and His abilities. Faith prompts us to
believe in the possibility of things we don't see yet (see Hebrews 11:1) -
like a dream of a school for the underprivileged or an eternal home for
those who accept Christ. May God help us see what He sees.
Reflect & Pray
What are you struggling to believe? How can trusting in God’s power help you?
Dear God of all, please increase my faith
in Your ability to do the impossible.
For further study, read Are You the One?
Keeping Faith When Life Doesn’t Go Our Way.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 4 - Arming for Battle
Joshua 1:8
8 (Ps 19:14; 119:15) This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth.
Meditate on it day and night so that you may act carefully according
to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way successful,
and you will be wise.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt
meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according
to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,
and then thou shalt have good success.
When God spoke these words to Joshua, the young leader's prospects for
"prosperity" and "success" were far from promising. Upon Moses' death,
Joshua was appointed to lead Israel into the Promised Land, to claim
the territory and establish a nation under God's rule.
Joshua was afraid, and for good reason. The people were rebellious
and intractable. And "claiming the land" meant battling many strong enemies.
Yet God told Joshua that his strength would come not in preparing for battle,
but in preparing for battle, but in preparing himself by meditating
on and applying God's word to his life.
We, too, face difficult battles as we seek to enter the "Promised Land"
of God's peace and presence. But his promise is the same as it was to Joshua:
through obedience to the Word, we can find prosperity and success.
God's promise does not necessarily mean financial prosperity
or material success. These victories may come as well, but God's primary
purpose for his people is spiritual success - the victory and joy of living
in fellowship with him. We can be enriched in the knowledge of God and
find power to overcome the enemies of sin and self. The way may not be easy
- after all, there is no victory without conflict - but God promises
that we will succeed as we look to him.
Application
a) What image do I have a personal "Promised Land" that I long
to enter and claim as my own?
b) What enemies will I need to battle in order to enter that land?
c) How can meditation on the Word of God and obedience to him bring me
prosperity and success?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Matthew 6:19-21
Treasures in Heaven
Lk 12:33-34
19 (Heb 13:5; Lk 12:21) "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth
where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
20 (Lk 12:33; Mt 19:21) But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
where neither moth nor rust destroy
and where thieves do not break in nor steal,
21 (Lk 12:34) for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth
corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust
doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
21 for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Eternal Faithfulness
2 Tim 2:8-13
8 (Mt 1:1; Ro 2:16) Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,
descended from David, according to my gospel,
9 (Php 1:7; 2Ti 1:8) in which I suffer trouble like a criminal,
even with chains. But the word of God is not bound.
10 (Col 1:24; 2Co 1:6; 4:17) Therefore I endure all things
for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain
the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11 (Ro 6:8; 1Th 5:10) This is a faithful saying:
If we die with Him, we shall also live with Him.
12 (Mt 10:33; Ro 8:17 ) If we endure, we shall also reign with Him.
If we deny Him, He also will deny us.
13 (Nu 23:19; Ro 3:3 )If we are faithless,
He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.
8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead
according to my gospel:
9 wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of
God is not bound.
10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also
obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him,
we shall also live with him:
12 if we suffer, we shall also reign with him:
if we deny him, he also will deny us:
13 if we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
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.