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Day 352 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 17 December 2025 reflections Part 6

Posted by DSY on Monday, December 22. 2025

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

22 Day of the Month

a) Pray for the Province of Quebec

I) Pray for the leaders of Quebec,

that God's Spirit would influence

then to act justly,

serve with integrity

and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good

and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use

the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus

b) Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve

every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge

of God.

(

2 Cor 10: 3 - 5

3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.

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,

3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

4(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God

to the pulling down of strong holds;)

5 casting 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;

)

From On Eagle's Wings

Sojourner

14 When he rose, he took the young Child and His mother by night,

and departed into Egypt,

15 (Hos 11:1; Ex 4:22) and remained there until the death of Herod,

to fulfill what the Lord had spoken through the prophet,

"Out of Egypt I have called My Son."

A talent was worth several hundred pounds.

[14] When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and

departed into Egypt:

[15] And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled

which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I

called my son. Matthew 2:14-15

As travelers bustled through the Edmonton airport one cold

morning, they passed by Tim Horton's iconically long line. I was on

my way up to Aklavik with Robin to lead a Healing Group. As we

waited in line, he told me of the Anglican priest Reverend Victor and

his wife Nalini who had invited us to come and would host us. They

had left their home in India a decade prior and had since been

serving in the Arctic.

Breakfast in hand we found a table and exchanged stories while we

waited for our flight. Robin shared of his upbringing in Ireland and

his call to serve in Canada, while I shared of my missional

upbringing in Africa and recent ministry engagements in Canada.

The older I am, the more costly I realize travel, moving, and leaving

family behind is. When Christ came, he counted the cost. Creator

himself stepped into creation. Leaving the Father’s side,

Christ took on human flesh and lived among us, as a refugee, a

wanderer, a wanted and dying man. He meets us where we are at,

inviting all to be reconciled to the One who made them.

Tabea Kunz

Caring for the Wounded Heart Apprentice Facilitator

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord to understand why Christ is the reason for the season.

Pray to know the Lord as the One that came come into your life.

Pray to the Lord and pray to keep His Commandments and be a witness

to Christ.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear heavenly Father, thank You for including me in Your

family. Please use me to encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ today."

Pray to the Lord and pray to Him for patient in the due time of harvest.

Pray to the Lord and pray to lay down a legacy of righteousness.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the anger of man does not

work the righteousness of God.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse and the Yukon to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

- 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 influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve

every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge

of God.

Emmanuel, we remember you gave up comfort to dwell as a

sojourner among us, having no place to lay your head. Let us

remember the cost of love as we lift up all who have sacrificed to

bring the message of peace on earth to those who are far away and

to those who are near. Let us count the cost and follow you. In

Jesus' Name, amen.

Pray that followers of Christ in Turkiye will remain faithful

despite pressures from authorities and/or family members.

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.

Posted by DSY on Monday, December 22. 2025

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 2 - Due Season

Gal 6:9

9 And let us not grow weary in doing good,

for in due season we shall reap, if we do not give up.

9 And let us not be weary in well doing:

for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Jackie's preschool class took on an exciting project: they were going to grow

flowers from seeds, Each child took the seed, planted it carefully in the

bedding soil, watered, and waited. But Jackie couldn't wait. Every day

for a week he ran to the window box, looked for his plants, poked, prodded,

unplanted the seeds and then planted them again. "It's no use,"

he pouted after the first week. "Nothing's gonna grow in there."

We live in an instant society - microwave dinners, quick fixes, easy answers.

We are conditioned by our environment to expect - even to demand -

immediate response, and when we have to wait,

we become impatient and irritable.

Paul's exhortation to the Galatians, "Let us not become weary in doing good,"

is as appropriate for twentieth-century believers as it was for the new church

at Galatia. We lose motivation when we don't see results,

and weariness sets in.

If our work does not seem to be producing as we hope, we want to abandon it

and move on to a new project.

But God says, "You will reap a harvest if you don't give up." We give up too

soon in our prayers for a loved one's salvation. We abandon hope too readily

when we don't see spiritual growth in our own lives, when our investment in

another's spiritual maturity seems to have no return. The Lord says,

"The harvest is coming; be patient; trust me."

In due season the harvest comes; when it's the right time. When the seed has

had time to germinate, when the roots are string enough, when the conditions

are right, the reaping time will come. But we must be willing to wait for

the due season, the moment of ripeness, when our labor brings its return.

Application

a) Have I ever felt that my spiritual labours have produced no harvest at all?

b) What does it mean to my own spiritual growth that there is a "due season"

for reaping the harvest?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Ps 1:3

He will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,

that brings forth its fruit in its season;

its leaf will not wither,

and whatever he does will prosper.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,

That bringeth forth his fruit in his season;

His leaf also shall not wither;

And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

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

When you are Angry or Vengeful

James 1:19-25

Hearing and Doing the Word

19 Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear,

slow to speak, and slow to anger,

20 for the anger of man does not work the righteousness of God.

21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and remaining

wickedness and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able

to save your souls.

22 Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man

viewing his natural face in a mirror.

24 He views himself, and goes his way,

and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.

25 But whoever looks into

the perfect law of liberty, and continues in it,

and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work,

this man will be blessed in his deeds.

19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear,

slow to speak, slow to wrath:

20 for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness,

and receive with meekness the engrafted word,

which is able to save your souls.

22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only,

deceiving your own selves.

23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer,

he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

24 for he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway

forgetteth what manner of man he was.

25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty,

and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer,

but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2023 edition?)

The Northern Territories of Canada

Yukon

Yukon Total population (2015) 36500 Muslim (est) 69

In Whitehorse the Muslim population grew from 2 families

in 2001 to more than 60 people in 2014. Originally meeting in a church,

they now meet for prayer service in a former office space.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Northwest Territories (NWT)

NWT population (2015) 43600 Muslim (est) 473

The Muslim community of Yellowknife has grown from 275 to 330 un the past year.

To replace their inadequate facility, they are planning a C$2 to C$2.5 million

Islamic Centre.

Pray that the Muslims in Yellowknife and all of the NWT will awaken to

spiritual hunger and be open to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

Nunavut (NU)

NU total population (2015) 36600 Muslim (est) 86

The Islamic Centre of Iqaluit now claim about 100 Muslims and have surpassed

80 % of their funding goal to building the first mosque in this territory.

Their stated goal is "To spread the message of Islam

in the far northern reaches of Canada."

Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

Posted by DSY on Monday, December 22. 2025

Revelation 16

The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath

1 (Rev 15:1; 16:2-12) Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to

the seven angels, "Go, pour out the bowls of the wrath of God on the earth."

2 (Rev 8:7) The first went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and foul

and grievous sores came on the men who had the mark of the beast

and those who worshipped his image.

3 (Ex 7:17-21; Rev 8:8-9) The second angel poured out his bowl on the sea.

It became like the blood of a dead man, and every living creature

in the sea died.

4 (Ex 7:17-20) The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers

and springs of water, and they became blood.

5 (Rev 1:4; 11:17) Then I heard the angel of the waters saying:

"You are righteous, O Lord,

who is and was and who is to be,

because You have judged these things.

6 (Isa 49:26; Rev 18:24) For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets,

and You have given them blood to drink. It is what they deserve!"

7 (Rev 6:9; 19:2) And I heard another from the altar saying:

"Yes, Lord God Almighty,

true and righteous are Your judgments."

8 (Rev 14:18; 6:12) The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun,

and power was given to him to scorch men with fire.

(Say goodbye to the Val Ellen belts)

9 (Rev 2:21; 11:13) Men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed

the name of God who has power over these plagues, and they did not repent

and give Him glory.

10 (Rev 9:2) The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast,

and his kingdom was filled with darkness. They gnawed their tongues

because of the anguish,

11 (Rev 16:9; 16:2; 16:21) and blasphemed the God of heaven because of their

pains and their sores, and did not repent of their deeds.

12 (Rev 9:14; Isa 11:15) The sixth angel poured out his bowl

on the great Euphrates River, and its water was dried up,

to prepare the way for the kings from the East.

13 (Rev 19:20; 20:10) Then I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming

out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast,

and out of the mouth of the false prophet.

14 (1Ti 4:1; Rev 17:14) For they are spirits of demons, performing signs,

who go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world,

to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

15 (Rev 3:18; Mt 24:42-43) "Look, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who

watches and keeps his garments on,

lest he walk naked and his shame be exposed."

16 (Jdg 5:19; Zec 12:11) They gathered them together to the place which

in Hebrew is called Armageddon.

17 (Eph 2:2; Rev 21:6) The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air,

and a loud voice came out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying,

"It is done!"

18 (Da 12:1; Rev 4:5) And there were noises and thundering and lightning

and a great earthquake, such a mighty and great earthquake, as had never

occurred since men were on the earth.

19 (Rev 18:5; 17:18) The great city was divided into three parts,

and the cities of the nations fell. Babylon the Great was remembered

before God, to give to her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of His wrath.

20 (Rev 6:14; 20:11) Every island fled away,

and the mountains were not found.

21 (Rev 11:19; 16:9) Great hail, about the weight of a hundred pounds,

(Or 45 kilograms.) fell from heaven upon man. Men blasphemed God

because of the plague of the hail, because that plague was so severe.

[1] And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels,

Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.

[2] And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there

fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the

beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.

[3] And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as

the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.

[4] And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of

waters; and they became blood.

[5] And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord,

which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.

[6] For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given

them blood to drink; for they are worthy.

[7] And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty,

true and righteous are thy judgments.

[8] And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was

given unto him to scorch men with fire.

[9] And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God,

which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him

glory.

[10] And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and

his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,

[11] And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their

sores, and repented not of their deeds.

[12] And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates;

and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east

might be prepared.

[13] And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the

dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false

prophet.

[14] For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth

unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the

battle of that great day of God Almighty.

[15] Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his

garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.

[16] And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue

Armageddon.

[17] And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came

a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is

done.

[18] And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a

great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty

an earthquake, and so great.

[19] And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the

nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto

her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.

[20] And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found.

[21] And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about

the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the

hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.

(Looks like nuclear fallout on a huge scale)

Revelation 17

The Great Harlot and the Beast

1 (Jer 51:13; Rev 19:2) One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls

came and talked with me, saying to me, "Come, I will show you the judgment

of the great prostitute who sits on many waters,

2 (Rev 14:8; 18:3) with whom the kings of the earth committed adultery,

and the inhabitants of the earth were made drunk with the wine

of her sexual immorality."

3 (Rev 12:3; 12:6; 12:14) Then he carried me away in the Spirit

into the wilderness. I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast which was full

of blasphemous names, having seven heads and ten horns.

4 (Jer 51:7; Rev 18:16) The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet,

and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand

a golden cup full of abominations and the filth of her sexual immorality.

5 (Rev 14:8; 2Th 2:7) On her forehead a name was written:

MYSTERY,

BABYLON THE GREAT,

THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES

AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

6 (Rev 16:6; 2:13) I saw the woman, drunk with the blood of the saints

and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus.

When I saw her, I marveled greatly.

7 Then the angel said to me, "Why do you marvel? I will tell you the mystery

of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads

and the ten horns.

8 (Rev 11:7; 17:11) The beast, which you saw, was, and is not,

and is to ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to destruction.

Those who dwell on the earth whose names are not written

in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world will marvel

when they see the beast that was, and is not, and is to come.

9 (Rev 13:18; 17:3) "Here is the mind which has wisdom: The seven heads

are seven mountains on which the woman sits.

10 They are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, the other

has not yet come; and when he comes, he must remain a little while.

11 (Rev 17:8) Concerning the beast who was, and is not, he is the eighth,

and is of the seven, and is going to destruction.

12 (Da 7:24; Rev 12:3) "The ten horns which you saw are ten kings

who have received no kingdom yet, but they will receive authority

as kings for one hour with the beast.

13 (Rev 17:17) These are of one mind and will give their power

and authority to the beast.

14 (1Ti 6:15; Rev 16:14; 1:5) These will wage war with the Lamb,

but the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings.

Those who are with Him are called and chosen and faithful."

15 (Rev 17:1) Then he said to me, "The waters which you saw, where

the prostitute sits, are peoples and multitudes and nations and tongues.

16 (Rev 18:8; 18:16-17) These ten horns and the beast which you saw will

hate the prostitute; they will make her desolate and naked,

and devour her flesh, and burn her with fire.

17 (Rev 10:7; 17:13) For God has put in their hearts to fulfill His will,

and to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast,

until the words of God are fulfilled.

18 (Rev 16:19) The woman whom you saw is that great city,

which reigns over the kings of the earth."

[1] And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and

talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the

judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:

[2] With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the

inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her

fornication.

[3] So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a

woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having

seven heads and ten horns.

[4] And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with

gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of

abominations and filthiness of her fornication:

[5] And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT,

THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

[6] And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the

blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great

admiration.

[7] And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell

thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which

hath the seven heads and ten horns.

[8] The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the

bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth

shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the

foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not,

and yet is.

[9] And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven

mountains, on which the woman sitteth.

[10] And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other

is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space.

[11] And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of

the seven, and goeth into perdition.

[12] And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received

no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.

[13] These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the

beast.

[14] These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them:

for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are

called, and chosen, and faithful.

[15] And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore

sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.

[16] And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate

the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh,

and burn her with fire.

[17] For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and

give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be

fulfilled.

[18] And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over

the kings of the earth.

Posted by DSY on Monday, December 22. 2025

Revelation 18

The Fall of Babylon

1 (Eze 43:2; Rev 17:1) After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven,

having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory.

2 (Rev 14:8; Jer 51:37) He cried out mightily with a loud voice, saying:

"'Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great!'(Isa 21:9.)

She has become a dwelling place of demons,

a haunt for every unclean spirit,

and a haunt for every unclean and hateful bird.

3 (Rev 14:8; 17:2) For all the nations have drunk

of the wine of the wrath of her sexual immorality,

the kings of the earth have committed adultery with her,

and the merchants of the earth have become rich through the

abundance of her luxury."

4 (2Co 6:17; Isa 48:20) Then I heard another voice from heaven saying:

"'Come out of her, my people,'(Jer 51:45.)

lest you partake in her sins,

and lest you receive her plagues.

5 (Jer 51:9; Rev 16:19) For her sins have reached up to heaven,

and God has remembered her iniquities.

6 (Ps 137:8; Jer 50:15) Render to her as she has rendered to you,

and repay her double for her deeds;

in the cup which she has mixed, mix a double portion for her.

7 (Zep 2:15) To the extent that she glorified herself and lived luxuriously,

so give her torment and sorrow;

for in her heart she says,

'I sit as a queen, and am no widow,

and will see no sorrow.'(Isa 47:7-8.)

8 (Jer 50:31; 50:34) Therefore her plagues will come in one day-

death and mourning and famine.

And she will be utterly burned with fire,

for strong is the Lord God who judges her.

9 (Rev 17:2; 18:3) "The kings of the earth, who have committed adultery

and lived luxuriously with her, will weep and mourn over her when they

see the smoke of her burning.

10 (Rev 18:19; 18:8; 14:8) Standing far off for the fear of her torment,

they will say:

'Alas, alas for that great city,

that mighty city, Babylon!

In one hour your judgment has come.'

11 (Rev 18:3; 18:15) "The merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her,

for no one buys their merchandise any more:

12 (Rev 17:4) the merchandise of gold, silver, precious stones and pearls,

fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet, all kinds of scented wood,

all artifacts of ivory, all merchandise of costly wood, bronze, iron,

and marble;

13 (Eze 27:13; 1Ti 1:10) and cinnamon and incense, myrrh and frankincense,

wine, oil, fine flour and wheat, cattle and sheep, horses and chariots,

and slaves and souls of men.

14 'The fruit that your soul lusted after

has departed from you,

and all the things which graceful and exquisite

have departed from you,

and you shall never find them.'

15 (Rev 18:3; Eze 27:31) "The merchants of these things, who gained wealth

by her, will stand far off for fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,

16 (Rev 17:4) and saying:

'Alas, alas, that great city,

that was arrayed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet,

and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls!

17 (Rev 17:16) In one hour such great riches came to nothing!'

"All sea captains and seafaring men, sailors and all who trade by sea,

stood far off,

18 (Rev 13:4; 18:9-10) and cried out when they saw the smoke of her burning,

saying, 'What city is like this great city?'

19 (Jos 7:6; Rev 18:10) They threw dust on their heads and cried out,

weeping and wailing, and saying:

'Alas, alas, that great city,

in which all who had ships in the sea

grew rich from her wealth!

In one hour she has been laid waste!'

20 (Lk 11:49-50; Rev 6:10) "Rejoice over her, O heaven

and saints and apostles and prophets,

for God has avenged you against her."

21 (Jer 51:63-64; Eze 26:21) Then a mighty angel took up a stone like

a great millstone and threw it into the sea, saying:

"With such violence

shall that great city Babylon be thrown down,

and shall be found no more.

22 (Jer 25:10; Eze 26:13) The sound of harpists and musicians, flute players

and trumpeters,

shall not be heard in you any more.

No craftsman of any craft

shall be found in you any more,

and the sound of a millstone

shall not be heard in you any more.

23 (Isa 23:8; Na 3:4) The light of a lamp

shall shine in you no more,

and the voice of bridegroom and of bride

shall be heard in you no more.

For your merchants were the great men of the earth,

and all nations were deceived by your sorcery.

24 (Rev 17:6; Jer 51:49) In her was found the blood of prophets and of saints

and of all who were slain on the earth."

[1] And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having

great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

[2] And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is

fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of

every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.

[3] For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication,

and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the

merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her

delicacies.

[4] And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my

people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her

plagues.

[5] For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her

iniquities.

[6] Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double

according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.

[7] How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much

torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and

am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.

[8] Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and

famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord

God who judgeth her.

[9] And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived

deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall

see the smoke of her burning,

[10] Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that

great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.

[11] And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no

man buyeth their merchandise any more:

[12] The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of

pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine

wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most

precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,

[13] And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine,

and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and

chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.

[14] And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and

all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou

shalt find them no more at all.

[15] The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand

afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,

[16] And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine

linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones,

and pearls!

[17] For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every

shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade

by sea, stood afar off,

[18] And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is

like unto this great city!

[19] And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing,

saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had

ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made

desolate.

[20] Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for

God hath avenged you on her.

[21] And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it

into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be

thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.

[22] And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters,

shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft

he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall

be heard no more at all in thee;

[23] And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the

voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in

thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy

sorceries were all nations deceived.

[24] And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all

that were slain upon the earth.

2) Our Daily Bread for 22 December 2025 Titled

Send Me Your People by Jennifer Benson Schuldt

1 Corinthians 12:12-20

One Body With Many Members

12 (1Co 12:27; 10:17) For as the body is one and has many parts,

and all the many parts of that one body are one body, so also is Christ.

13 (Jn 7:37-39; Gal 3:28) For by one Spirit we are all baptised

into one body, whether we are Jews or Gentiles, whether we are slaves

or free, and we have all been made to drink of one Spirit.

14 The body is not one part, but many.

15 If the foot says, "Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body,"

is it therefore not of the body?

16 And if the ear says, "Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body,"

is it therefore not of the body?

17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be?

If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be?

18 (1Co 12:11; 12:28) But now God has established the parts,

every one of them, in the body as it has pleased Him.

19 If they were all one part, where would the body be?

20 So there are many parts, yet one body.

[12] For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of

that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

[13] For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews

or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink

into one Spirit.

[14] For the body is not one member, but many.

[15] If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body;

is it therefore not of the body?

[16] And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the

body; is it therefore not of the body?

[17] If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole

were hearing, where were the smelling?

[18] But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it

hath pleased him.

[19] And if they were all one member, where were the body?

[20] But now are they many members, yet but one body.

When my friend Maritza took a job that required traveling to many different

cities by herself, she often felt lonely. But over dinner one night, she

leaned in and told me, "Jen, I prayed and asked God to send me His people."

She went on to say it wasn't long before she'd begun to meet other believers

in Jesus on a regular basis. Once, she met three in one day!

When we encounter others who have faith in Jesus, we share a spiritual

connection. In a hard-to-explain way, this lights a spark within us.

We have the most important thing in common because we believe what the Bible

says about Christ and how it's possible to have a relationship with God

through Him (Romans 10:9).

Most importantly, the Spirit of God lives in each believer, knitting

us together so powerfully that the Bible compares us to the interconnected

parts of the human body. First Corinthians 12:13 says, "We were all baptised

by one Spirit so as to form one body" - the body of Christ.

God often works in our lives through others who love Him, whether they're

near or far, known or new acquaintances. In our loneliest times, we can

ask Him to send His people - even as we offer ourselves to be used

by Him to encourage others.

Reflect & Pray

Where do you turn when you feel lonely?

How has God worked through other believers in your life?

Dear heavenly Father, thank You for including me in Your

family. Please use me to encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ today.

For further study, watch

Why is Community So Important?

Posted by DSY on Monday, December 22. 2025

Revelation 14

The Lamb and the 144000

1 (Rev 3:12; Ps 2:6) Then I looked. The Lamb was standing on Mount Zion

and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand having His Father's name

written on their foreheads.

2 (Rev 1:15; 5:8) And I heard a sound from heaven, like the sound of many

waters and like the sound of a great thunder. I heard the sound of harpists

playing their harps.

3 (Rev 5:9; 2:17; 14:1) They sang a new song before the throne

and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn

that song except the one hundred and forty-four thousand who were redeemed

from the earth.

4 (Rev 3:4; 2Co 11:2; Jas 1:18) These are those who were not defiled

with women, for they are virgins. These are those who follow the Lamb

wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men, as first fruits

to God and to the Lamb.

5 (Ps 32:2; Zep 3:13) No lie was found in their mouths, for they are

without fault before the throne of God.

[1] And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an

hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their

foreheads.

[2] And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the

voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with

their harps:

[3] And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the

four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the

hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.

[4] These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins.

These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were

redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.

[5] And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before

the throne of God.

The Messages of the Three Angels

6 (Rev 8:13; 3:10) Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven,

having the eternal gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth,

to every nation and tribe and tongue and people.

7 (Rev 15:4; 4:11; 11:18) He said with a loud voice, "Fear God and give

Him glory, for the hour of His judgment has come. Worship Him who made

heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water."

8 (Isa 21:9; Jer 51:7-8) Another angel followed, saying, "'Fallen! Fallen

is Babylon, that Great City,'(Isa 21:9.) because she made all the nations

drink of the wine of the wrath of her sexual immorality."

9 (Rev 14:11) A third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice,

"If anyone worships the beast and his image and receives his mark

on his forehead or on his hand,

10 (Isa 51:17; Rev 18:6; Ps 11:6) he also shall drink of the wine

of the wrath of God, which is poured out in full strength

into the cup of His anger. He shall be tormented with fire

and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels

and in the presence of the Lamb.

11 (Isa 34:10; Rev 19:3) The smoke of their torment will ascend forever

and ever. They have no rest day or night, who worship the beast

and his image and whoever receives the mark of his name."

12 (Rev 12:17; 13:10) Here is the patience of the saints; here are those

who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.

13 (1Co 15:18; 1Th 4:16) Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me,

"Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on."

"Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors,

for their works follow them."

[6] And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the

everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every

nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,

[7] Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour

of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and

the sea, and the fountains of waters.

[8] And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen,

that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath

of her fornication.

[9] And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man

worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in

his hand,

[10] The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured

out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be

tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in

the presence of the Lamb:

[11] And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they

have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and

whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.

[12] Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the

commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

[13] And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the

dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they

may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

The Harvest of the Earth

14 (Rev 1:13; 6:2) I looked. And there was a white cloud, and on the cloud

sat One like a Son of Man, having on his head a golden crown, and in His hand

a sharp sickle.

15 (Jer 51:33; Joel 3:13) Then another angel came out of the temple,

crying with a loud voice to Him who sat on the cloud,

"Thrust in Your sickle and reap. The time has come for You to reap,

for the harvest of the earth is ripe."

16 So He who sat on the cloud thrust His sickle on the earth,

and the earth was harvested.

17 Another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven.

He also had a sharp sickle.

18 (Joel 3:13; Rev 16:8) Yet another angel who had authority over fire

came out from the altar. He cried with a loud voice to him who had

the sharp sickle, saying, "Thrust in your sharp sickle

and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth, for her grapes

are fully ripe."

19 The angel thrust his sickle into the earth and gathered the vintage

of the earth, and threw it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.

20 (La 1:15; Rev 11:8) The winepress was trampled outside the city,

and blood came out of the winepress, up to the horses' bridles,

for one hundred and eighty-six miles.

(Gk. 1,600 stadia or 300 kilometers.)

[14] And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like

unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a

sharp sickle.

[15] And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to

him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is

come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.

[16] And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the

earth was reaped.

[17] And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also

having a sharp sickle.

[18] And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire;

and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust

in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for

her grapes are fully ripe.

[19] And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the

vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.

[20] And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of

the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and

six hundred furlongs.

Revelation 15

The Angels With the Last Plagues

1 (Rev 21:9; 15:6-7) I saw another great and marvelous sign in heaven:

seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of God

is complete.

2 (Rev 4:6; 5:8; 12:11) And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed

with fire, and those who have the victory over the beast, over his image

and over his mark and over the number of his name, standing on the sea

of glass, having harps of God.

3 (Ps 111:2; 139:14) They sang the song of Moses, the servant of God,

and the song of the Lamb, saying:

"Great and marvelous are Your works,

Lord God Almighty!

Just and true are Your ways,

O King of saints!

4 (Ps 86:9; Jer 10:7) Who shall not fear You, O Lord,

and glorify Your name?

For You alone are holy.

All nations shall come

and worship before You,

for Your judgments have been revealed."(Isa 25:8.)

5 (Nu 1:50; Rev 11:19) After this I looked. And now

the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened.

6 (Rev 1:13; 15:1) The seven angels came out of the temple

with the seven plagues. They were clothed in pure, bright linen,

having their chests wrapped with golden sashes.

7 (Rev 5:8) Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels

seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

8 (Isa 6:4; 1Ki 8:10-11) And the temple was filled with smoke

from the glory of God and from His power. No one was able to enter

the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.

[1] And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels

having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.

[2] And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had

gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark,

and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps

of God.

[3] And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the

Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just

and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

[4] Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art

holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments

are made manifest.

[5] And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of

the testimony in heaven was opened:

[6] And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues,

clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden

girdles.

[7] And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials

full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.

[8] And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his

power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues

of the seven angels were fulfilled.

Posted by DSY on Monday, December 22. 2025

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

http://www.ehc.ca

21st Day of the Month

a) Pray for the leaders our educational system, that they would

have wisdom and make God honouring decisions

(

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make

supplications, prayers, intercessions,

and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life

in all godliness and honesty,

)

b) Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources

they need and the vigilance their work requires.

Advent Day 27

FRIDAY, FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT

Early Offering

to be taxed with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.

-Luke 2:5

Luke mentions that Mary was "great with child" (KJV) so candidly

that we don't pause to ponder how difficult it

must have been for her to travel all the way (about 70 miles!)

from Nazareth in Galilee to Bethlehem in Judea. Even more significant,

the Christ Child she carried must have been jostled

and jarred by the movement, Loo.

Those of us who use statements of faith in our worship services declare

in the Apostles' Creed that Jesus

"suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified ... " I believe instead

we should say, "suffered, under Pontius Pilate was crucified"

to be more accurate to the original. Jesus suffered all his life,

not just under Pilate. When we reflect on the appalling journey that

he endured in the womb, we might imagine that his sufferings on our

behalf began even before he was born. What amazing love that Christ

sustained such adversity for us!

prayer

Jesus Christ, your afflictions for us were more than we can

conceive. How can we ever thank you appropriately? Amen.

Read Luke 2:1-7.

1 (Lk 3:1; Mt 24:14) In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus

that the entire inhabited earth should be taxed.

2 (Lk 3:1) This taxation was first made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

3 And everyone went to his own city to be taxed.

4 (Jn 7:42; 1Sa 16:1) So Joseph also departed from the city of Nazareth

in Galilee to the City of David which is called Bethlehem, in Judea,

because he was of the house and lineage of David,

5 to be taxed with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.

6 So while they were there, the day came for her to give birth.

7 (Mt 1:25; Lk 2:11-12) And she gave birth to her firstborn Son,

and wrapped Him in strips of cloth, and laid Him in a manger,

because there was no room for them in the inn.

From On Eagle's wings

Love Is Not Insignificant

Luke 21:1-4

The Widow's Offering

Mk 12:41-44

1 (Mk 12:41-44; Jn 8:20) He looked up and saw the rich putting

their gifts in the treasury.

2 (Mk 12:42) He also saw a poor widow putting in two mites,

(Gk. 2 lepta. A lepton, meaning "small" or "thin," is a fraction

of a penny and about 1/128 of a denarius, which was a day's wage.

A Jewish bronze or copper coin, it was the smallest coin circulated.)

32 (Co 8:12) and He said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put

in more than all of them.

4 (Lk 8:43) For all these out of their abundance have put in their gifts

for God. But she out of her poverty has put in all the living she had."

[1] And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the

treasury.

[2] And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

[3] And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast

in more than they all:

[4] For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God:

but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.

The story of the Widow's Mite has lots of messages. The one that hits

me right now is that something may look insignificant, but is actually

very big.

In the summer of 2016, tens of thousands of people had been

evacuated from Fort McMurray because of one of the biggest

wildfires in Canadian history. Now they were trickling back. In some

places, there’d been total devastation. In others there was no damage

at all.

I'd been contacted to go and "help out". I arrived and was picked up

by the priest of one of the local churches. It turned out I was to help

with a Bible Camp - something I'd never done before. Fortunately, I

was teamed with two others who knew exactly what they were doing!

I spent a week playing with kids. Honestly, I'd been expecting to do

something "more demanding." And that's where I was wrong. Playing

productively with kids is very demanding, and by "productive" I mean

telling them the story of Jesus.

The whole camp was bathed in an atmosphere of love; the volunteers

worked together in love, loved the kids, and the kids loved the

volunteers. Something little - "insignificant" - became something very

big and very good.

Doug Woods

On Eagle's Wings Board Member

Conclusion:

Pay to Lord Jesus about slavation and following Him.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the power of His judgments and His Word.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please give me courage

to tell others about Jesus."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord's purpose for prayer.

Pray to the Lord and pray to honour His covenant .

Pray to the Lord and pray for integrity and uprightness preserve you.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse and the Yukon to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

- 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 for the leaders our educational system, that they would

have wisdom and make God honouring decisions

Pray that those who serve in law enforcement will have the resources

they need and the vigilance their work requires.

Jesus Christ, your afflictions for us were more than we can

conceive. How can we ever thank you appropriately? Amen.

Gracious God, You have sent Jesus to be one of us and to accept

us without exception. Thank you. As Mary did, help us to react

and respond with joy. Amen

Pray for believers in MYANMAR (BURMA) who have been

targeted by warring factions in the ongoing civil war.

Christ is the reason for the season .

Lord, thank you that amidst the complexities and challenges of life,

your transcendent love permeates the world with transformative

power through seemingly insignificant acts. Meet us this season as

we reflect on the ultimate expression of your love shown in Jesus.

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.

Posted by DSY on Sunday, December 21. 2025

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 1 Hard Bargain

Mark 11:24

24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray,

believe that you will receive them, and you will have them.

24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,

believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

"I've been praying." Jennifer declared confidently. " I told God I'd give him

a tithe of that $5000000 when I win the sweepstakes."

Her friend Cindi laughed. "Well, then, you don't have a chance. I told him

I'd give him half!"

Can we, as in Mark 11:24 seems to imply , pray for anything, absolutely

anything, and expect that the Lord will come through? Can we pray with

assurance for new cars, mink coats, or trips to the Caribbean? The verse

seems to be a troublesome one, especially when we try it and our prayers

aren't answered in the way we expected.

But seen in context, Mark 11:24 gives us a much broader picture of the

kind of prayer Jesus meant. The verse appears in the framework of

Jesus' ministry - cleansing the temple, correcting the Pharisees,

commanding forgiveness, discussing his authority. The condition for

the fulfillment of Mark 11:24, if Jesus' actions are any indication,

is fulfilling the will and purpose of God.

Such a condition for powerful prayers involves much more than attaching

am "If it be Thy will" clause onto the end of our prayers. We need to know

God's will and walk in it, seeking his kingdom first, and drawing close to

him. Then , as our hearts are right with him, what we ask in prayer

is likely to be congruent with the mind and purposes of Christ. We are

less likely to pray selfishly, and more likely to share God's priorities,

as we get to know him. And as we deepen in our knowledge of him,

as his will becomes our will, his promise for answered prayer takes

on new dimensions.

Application

a) What is the connection betweeen know God's will and praying effectively?

b) What changes need to take place in my life

so that I might pray with greater power?

4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland

Deut 8:18

18 But you must remember the Lord your God,

for it is He who gives you the ability to get wealth,

so that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers,

as it is today.

18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth

thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant

which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

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

When you are lonely

PSALMS 25:15-21

15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,

for He will lead my feet from the net.

16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me,

for I am isolated and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;

bring me out of my distresses.

18 Look on my pain and misery,

and forgive all my sins.

19 Consider my enemies, for they are many,

and they hate me with violent hatred.

20 Watch over my life, and deliver me!

Let me not suffer shame,

for I seek refuge in You.

21 Truth and integrity will preserve me

while I wait for You.

Ain

15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD;

For he shall pluck my feet out of the net.

Pe

16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me;

For I am desolate and afflicted.

Zade

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged:

O bring thou me out of my distresses.

(Qoph)

18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain;

And forgive all my sins.

Resh

19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many;

And they hate me with cruel hatred.

Shin

20 O keep my soul, and deliver me:

Let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.

Taw

21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me;

For I wait on thee.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2023 edition?)

The Northern Territories of Canada

Yukon

Yukon Total population (2015) 36500 Muslim (est) 69

In Whitehorse the Muslim population grew from 2 families

in 2001 to more than 60 people in 2014. Originally meeting in a church,

they now meet for prayer service in a former office space.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Northwest Territories (NWT)

NWT population (2015) 43600 Muslim (est) 473

The Muslim community of Yellowknife has grown from 275 to 330 un the past year.

To replace their inadequate facility, they are planning a C$2 to C$2.5 million

Islamic Centre.

Pray that the Muslims in Yellowknife and all of the NWT will awaken to

spiritual hunger and be open to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

Nunavut (NU)

NU total population (2015) 36600 Muslim (est) 86

The Islamic Centre of Iqaluit now claim about 100 Muslims and have surpassed

80 % of their funding goal to building the first mosque in this territory.

Their stated goal is "To spread the message of Islam

in the far northern reaches of Canada."

Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posted by DSY on Sunday, December 21. 2025

Posted by DSY on Sunday, December 21. 2025

Revelation 11

The Two Witnesses

1 (Rev 21:15; Eze 42:15-20) I was given a reed like a measuring rod.

The angel stood, saying, "Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar,

and those who worship in it.

2 (Lk 21:24; Rev 12:6; Da 7:25) But exclude the court which is outside

the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the nations.

They will trample on the Holy City for 42 months.

3 (Ge 37:34; Rev 11:2) And I will give power to my two witnesses,

and they will prophesy for 1260 days, clothed in sackcloth."

4 (Ps 52:8; Jer 11:16) These are the two olive trees

and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. (Jer 51:45.)

5 (Jer 5:14; 2Ki 1:10-12) If anyone desires to harm them, fire proceeds

out of their mouth and devours their enemies. If anyone desires to harm them,

he must be killed in this way.

6 (1Ki 17:1; Lk 4:25) They have power to shut heaven, that it may not rain

during the days of their prophecy. They have power over waters to turn them

into blood and to strike the earth with every plague as often as they desire.

7 (Rev 13:7; Da 7:25) When they have finished their testimony, the beast

that ascends from the bottomless pit will wage war against them

and overcome them and kill them.

8 (Jer 23:14; Heb 13:12) Their dead bodies will lie in the street

of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt,

where also our Lord was crucified.

9 (Ps 79:2-3; Rev 10:11) Those from every people and tribe and tongue

and nation will see their dead bodies for three and a half days,

and will not allow their dead bodies to be put in graves.

10 (Rev 3:10; 1Ki 18:17) Those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over

them and make merry and send gifts to one another,

because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.

11 (Ge 2:7) After the three and a half days, the breath

(Eze 37:5-14.) of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet,

and great fear fell on those who saw them.

12 (Ac 1:9; 2Ki 2:11; Rev 4:1) Then they heard a loud voice from heaven

saying to them, "Come up here!" And they ascended to heaven in a cloud,

while their enemies watched them.

13 (Rev 6:12; 14:7) At that same hour there was a great earthquake,

and a tenth of the city fell. Seven thousand men were killed

in the earthquake, and the remnant were frightened and gave glory

to the God of heaven.

14 (Rev 8:13; 9:12) The second woe is past.

Listen, the third woe is coming quickly.

[1] And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood,

saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that

worship therein.

[2] But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not;

for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under

foot forty and two months.

[3] And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a

thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.

[4] These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before

the God of the earth.

[5] And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and

devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this

manner be killed.

[6] These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their

prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the

earth with all plagues, as often as they will.

[7] And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that

ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall

overcome them, and kill them.

[8] And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which

spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.

[9] And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see

their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead

bodies to be put in graves.

[10] And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make

merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets

tormented them that dwelt on the earth.

[11] And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered

into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them

which saw them.

[12] And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up

hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld

them.

[13] And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of

the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and

the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.

[14] The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.

The Seventh Trumpet

15 (Rev 12:10; Da 7:14; 7:27) The seventh angel sounded,

and there were loud voices in heaven, saying:

"The kingdoms of the world have become

the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ,

and He shall reign forever and ever.”

16 (Rev 4:4; 4:10) And the twenty-four elders, who sat before God on

their thrones, fell on their faces and worshipped God,

17 (Rev 1:8; 19:6; 1:4) saying:

"We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty,

who is and was and who is to come,

because You have taken Your great power

and begun to reign.

18 (Rev 19:5; 20:12) The nations were angry,

and Your wrath has come,

and the time has come for the dead to be judged,

and to reward Your servants the prophets

and the saints and those who fear Your name,

small and great,

and to destroy those who destroy the earth."

19 (Rev 16:21; 4:5) Then the temple of God was opened in heaven,

and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple.

And there came lightning, noises, thundering, an earthquake, and great hail.

[15] And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven,

saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and

of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

[16] And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats,

fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,

[17] Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast,

and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast

reigned.

[18] And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the

dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto

thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name,

small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.

[19] And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his

temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and

thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.

2) Our Daily Bread for 21 December 2025 titled

Bringing Good News by nancy Gavilanes

Isaiah 52:4-10

4 (Ge 46:6) For thus says the Lord God:

My people went down at the first into Egypt to sojourn there;

then the Assyrian oppressed them without cause.

5 (Ro 2:24) Now therefore, what do I have here, says the Lord,

seeing that My people have been taken away for nothing?

Those who rule over them make them wail,

says the Lord,

and My name is continually blasphemed

all day long.

6 Therefore, My people shall know My name;

therefore, they shall know in that day

that I am He who does speak:

Here I am.

7 (Isa 40:9; Na 1:15; Ps 93:1) How beautiful upon the mountains

are the feet of him who brings good news,

who proclaims peace,

who brings good news of happiness,

who proclaims salvation,

who says to Zion,

"Your God reigns!"

8 (Isa 62:6; 1Co 13:12) Your watchmen lift up their voices;

they sing joyfully together;

for they shall see with their own eyes

when the Lord brings Zion back.

9 (Isa 51:3; 48:20) Break forth into joy, sing together,

you waste places of Jerusalem.

For the Lord has comforted His people;

He has redeemed Jerusalem.

10 (Isa 51:9; Lk 3:6) The Lord has bared His holy arm

in the eyes of all the nations,

and all the ends of the earth shall see

the salvation of our God.

[4] For thus saith the Lord GOD, My people went down aforetime into

Egypt to sojourn there; and the Assyrian oppressed them without cause.

[5] Now therefore, what have I here, saith the LORD, that my people is taken

away for nought? they that rule over them make them to howl, saith the LORD;

and my name continually every day is blasphemed.

[6] Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in

that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I.

[7] How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good

tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that

publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

[8] Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they

sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion.

[9] Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for

the LORD hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem.

[10] The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations;

and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.

The man was harvesting onions when we prayerfully approached him during the

home visits we were conducting on our mission trip in Ecuador. In broken

Spanish, I told him my friends and I would like to briefly speak to him about

the Bible. He paused to listen as we shared our testimonies with him. Then one

of my teammates started reading Scripture aloud in English. What a sacred

moment it was for all to hear the good news read on the side of the Andes

mountains as the man read along in Spanish with the booklet we had given him!

We talked with him and his family who'd been working off in the distance,

prayed for them, and continued to the next house.

As we walked along the mountainside reading Scripture and talking to people

about Christ, I thought of Jesus and His disciples walking along the hills

and valleys of Israel during His earthly ministry.

Isaiah 52:7 says, "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who

bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim

salvation." The prophet was referring to the time when God's people would

return to their homeland after years in exile, but it still applies to us

today whenever we share the good news of Jesus with others.

Our opportunities may not be in the spectacular Andes, but wherever God has

placed us, the Holy Spirit can help us share the message of salvation with

those He puts in our path.

Reflect & Pray

Who shared the gospel with you? Who can you share your faith with?

Dear God, please give me courage to tell others about Jesus.

Learn why spiritual

conversations are important, even when talking about Jesus feels weird.

Posted by DSY on Sunday, December 21. 2025

Revelation 9

1 (Rev 8:10; Lk 8:31; Rev 1:18) The fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star

fallen from heaven to the earth. The star was given the key to the bottomless

pit.

2 (Ge 19:28; Joel 2:10) He opened the bottomless pit, and smoke ascended

from the pit, like the smoke of a great furnace. The sun and the air

were darkened by the smoke from the pit.

3 (Eze 2:6; Rev 9:5) And out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth.

Power was given them as the scorpions of the earth have power.

4 (Rev 6:6; 8:7) They were commanded not to harm the grass of the earth,

or any green thing, or any tree, but only those men who did not have

the seal of God on their foreheads.

5 (Rev 9:10; 9:3) They were given authority, not to kill them,

but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like

the torment of a scorpion when it stings a man.

6 (Jer 8:3; Rev 6:16) In those days men will seek death but will not find it.

They will desire to die, but death will elude them.

7 (Da 7:8; Na 3:17) The shape of the locusts was like horses prepared

for battle. On their heads were something like crowns of gold,

and their faces were like faces of men.

8 (Joel 1:6) They had hair like the hair of women,

and their teeth were like the teeth of lions.

9 (Job 39:25) They had breastplates like breastplates of iron,

and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots

with many horses running to battle.

10 (Rev 9:5; 9:3) They had tails like scorpions and stings in their tails.

Their power was to hurt men for five months.

11 (Eph 2:2) They had as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit,

whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek his name is Apollyon.

(Or Destroyer.)

12 (Rev 11:14) The first woe is past. Now, two more woes are yet to come.

13 The sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns

of the golden altar which is before God,

14 (Rev 16:12) saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet,

"Release the four angels who are bound at the great Euphrates River."

15 (Rev 8:7; 9:18) And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour

and day and month and year, were released to kill a third of mankind.

16 (Rev 7:4; Ps 68:17) The army of horsemen numbered two hundred million.

I heard their number. (Currently The People's Army of the Republic of China

has such a great number)

17 (Rev 9:18; 14:10) Thus I saw the horses in the vision: Those who sat

on them had breastplates of fiery red, hyacinth blue, and sulfur yellow.

The heads of the horses were like the heads of lions, and out of their

mouths came fire and smoke and brimstone.

18 (Rev 9:15; 9:17) A third of mankind was killed by these three plagues-by

the fire and by the smoke and by the brimstone,

which came out of their mouths.

19 The power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails.

For their tails are like serpents, with heads by which they inflict injury.

20 (Da 5:23; Dt 31:29) The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these

plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands. They did not cease

to worship demons, and idols of gold, silver, brass, stone, and wood,

which cannot see nor hear nor walk.

21 (Rev 17:2; 17:5) Nor did they repent of their murders or their

magical arts or their sexual immorality or their thefts.

[1] And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the

earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.

[2] And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the

pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened

by reason of the smoke of the pit.

[3] And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them

was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.

[4] And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the

earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which

have not the seal of God in their foreheads.

[5] And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they

should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a

scorpion, when he striketh a man.

[6] And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall

desire to die, and death shall flee from them.

[7] And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto

battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces

were as the faces of men.

[8] And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the

teeth of lions.

[9] And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the

sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to

battle.

[10] And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their

tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.

[11] And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless

pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue

hath his name Apollyon.

[12] One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.

[13] And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of

the golden altar which is before God,

[14] Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels

which are bound in the great river Euphrates.

[15] And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a

day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men.

[16] And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand

thousand: and I heard the number of them.

[17] And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them,

having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of

the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire

and smoke and brimstone.

[18] By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by

the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths.

[19] For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for their tails

were like unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt.

[20] And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet

repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship

devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood:

which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:

[21] Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of

their fornication, nor of their thefts.

Revelation 10

The Angel and the Little Scroll

1 (Mt 17:2; Rev 1:15-16) Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from

heaven, clothed with a cloud and a rainbow on his head. His face was

like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.

2 (Rev 10:5) He had a little scroll open in his hand. He set his right foot

on the sea and his left foot on the land,

3 (Isa 31:4; Joel 3:16) and cried out with a loud voice, like a lion roaring.

When he cried out, seven thunders sounded their voices.

4 (Da 8:26; 12:4) And when the seven thunders sounded their voices,

I was about to write, but I heard a voice from heaven saying to me,

"Seal up those things which the seven thunders said, and do not write them."

5 (Da 12:7; Ge 14:22; Dt 32:40) The angel whom I saw standing on the sea

and on the earth lifted up his hand to heaven

6 (Rev 4:11) and swore by Him who lives forever and ever,

who created heaven and the things that are in them, and the earth

and the things that are in it, and the sea and the things that are

in it, that there should be no more delay.

7 (Ro 16:25) But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound,

the mystery of God will be fulfilled, as He has declared to His servants

the prophets.

8 Then the voice which I heard from heaven spoke to me again and said,

"Go, take the little scroll which is open in the hand of the angel

who is standing on the sea and on the earth."

9 (Jer 15:16; Eze 2:8) So I went to the angel and said to him,

"Give me the little scroll." He said to me, "Take it and eat it.

'It will turn your stomach sour,

but in your mouth it will be as sweet as honey.'(Eze 3:3.)"

10 I took the little scroll from the angel's hand and ate it.

It was as sweet as honey in my mouth, but when I had eaten it,

my stomach turned sour.

11 (Eze 37:4) Then he said to me, "You must prophesy again about many peoples

and nations and tongues and kings."

[1] And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a

cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun,

and his feet as pillars of fire:

[2] And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot

upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth,

[3] And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had

cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.

[4] And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to

write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things

which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.

[5] And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted

up his hand to heaven,

[6] And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and

the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are,

and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no

longer:

[7] But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin

to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his

servants the prophets.

[8] And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said,

Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which

standeth upon the sea and upon the earth.

[9] And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book.

And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly

bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.

[10] And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and

it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly

was bitter.

[11] And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and

nations, and tongues, and kings.

Posted by DSY on Sunday, December 21. 2025

Revelation 7

The Multitude From Every Nation

9 (Rev 5:9; Lev 23:40) Then I looked. And there was a great multitude

which no one could count, from all nations and tribes and peoples

and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb,

clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands.

10 (Ps 3:8; Rev 19:1) They cried out with a loud voice:

"Salvation belongs to our God

who sits on the throne,

and to the Lamb!"

11 (Rev 4:6; 4:10) All the angels stood around the throne

and the elders and the four living creatures and fell on their faces

before the throne and worshipped God,

12 (Rev 5:12-14; 19:4) saying:

"Amen!

Blessing and glory

and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor

and power and might

be to our God forever and ever!

Amen."

13 (Rev 7:9) Then one of the elders asked me, "Who are these clothed in white

robes, and where did they come from?"

14 (1Jn 1:7; Zec 3:3-5) I said to him, "Sir, you know."

He said to me, "These are those who came out of great tribulation

and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

15 (Rev 22:3; Isa 4:5-6) Therefore,

they are before the throne of God,

and serve Him day and night in His temple.

And He who sits on the throne

will dwell among them.

16 (Isa 49:10; Ps 121:6) 'They shall neither hunger any more,

nor shall they thirst any more;

the sun shall not strike them,' (Isa 49:10.)

nor any scorching heat;

17 (Isa 25:8; Jn 10:11) for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne

will shepherd them

and 'He will lead them to springs of living water.'(Isa 49:10.)

'And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.' "

[9] After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could

number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before

the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in

their hands;

[10] And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth

upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.

[11] And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders

and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and

worshipped God,

[12] Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and

honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

[13] And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which

are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?

[14] And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are

they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and

made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

[15] Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and

night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among

them.

[16] They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the

sun light on them, nor any heat.

[17] For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and

shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all

tears from their eyes.

Revelation 8

The Seventh Seal

1 (Rev 6:1; 5:1) When He opened the seventh seal,

there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.

2 (Rev 11:15; Lk 1:19) And I saw the seven angels who stand before God,

and seven trumpets were given to them.

3 (Rev 9:13; 5:8; Heb 9:4) Another angel, having a golden censer,

came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer

with the prayers of allthe saints on the golden altar

which was before the throne.

4 (Ps 141:2) The smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints,

ascended before God from the angel's hand.

5 (Rev 4:5; 11:19) Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire

from the altar, and threw it onto the earth. And there were noises,

thundering, lightning, and an earthquake.

[1] And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven

about the space of half an hour.

[2] And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were

given seven trumpets.

[3] And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer;

and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the

prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.

[4] And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints,

ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.

[5] And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and

cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and

lightnings, and an earthquake.

The Trumpets

6 (Rev 8:2) Then the seven angels who had the seven trumpets

prepared themselves to sound them.

7 (Rev 9:4; Eze 38:22; Rev 9:15) The first angel sounded,

and there followed hail and fire mixed with blood,

and they were thrown upon the earth.

A third of the trees and all the green grass were burned up.

8 (Jer 51:25; Ex 7:17-21) Then the second angel sounded,

and something like a great mountain, burning with fire,

was thrown into the sea. A third of the sea became blood,

9 (Isa 2:16; Rev 8:7) a third of the living creatures in the sea died,

and a third of the ships were destroyed.

10 (Isa 14:12; Rev 9:1) The third angel sounded, and a great star from heaven,

burning like a torch, fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs

of waters.

11 (Jer 9:15; 23:15) The name of this star is Wormwood. A third of the waters

became wormwood, and many men died from the waters,

because they were made bitter.

12 (Isa 13:10; Joel 2:10; 2:31) The fourth angel sounded,

and a third of the sun was struck, and a third of the moon,

and a third of the stars, so that a third of them were darkened.

A third of the day had no light, and likewise a third of the night.

13 (Rev 11:14; 9:12; 14:6) Then I watched, and I heard an angel flying

through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice,

"Woe, woe, woe to the inhabitants of the earth,

because of the other trumpet blasts of the three angels, who are yet to sound!"

[6] And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to

sound.

[7] The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with

blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was

burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.

[8] And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning

with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood;

[9] And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life,

died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.

[10] And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven,

burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers,

and upon the fountains of waters;

[11] And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the

waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were

made bitter.

[12] And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was

smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so

as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third

part of it, and the night likewise.

[13] And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven,

saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by

reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet

to sound!

Posted by DSY on Sunday, December 21. 2025

Day 355, 21 December 2024 - 29th Day of Advent

Today at Calvary Community Church,

Was the Children's Christmas presentation.

At The End, the PAstor asked, What will you do with Jesus.

John 1:1-5,12

The Word Became Flesh

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,

and the Word was God.

2 He was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were created through Him, and without Him nothing

was created that was created.

4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of mankind.

5 The light shines in darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it.

12 Yet to all who received Him, He gave the power to become sons of God,

to those who believed in His name,

[1] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the

Word was God.

[2] The same was in the beginning with God.

[3] All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made

that was made.

[4] In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

[5] And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

[12] But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the

sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

1) Revelation 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Revelation 6

The Seals

1 (Rev 5:1; 5:5-7) I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals. Then I heard

one of the four living creatures saying, with voice like thunder, "Come

and see."

2 (Rev 14:14; Zec 1:8) And I looked, and there before me was a white horse.

He who sat on it had a bow. And a crown was given to him,

and he went forth conquering that he might overcome.

3 (Rev 4:7) When He opened the second seal, I heard the second

living creature say, "Come and see."

4 (Zec 6:2; 1:8) Then another horse that was red went forth.

Power was given to him who sat on it to take peace from the earth,

causing people to kill one another. Then a great sword was given to him.

5 (Zec 6:2; Eze 4:16) When He opened the third seal, I heard the third

living creature say, "Come!" I looked, and there was a black horse,

and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand.

6 (Rev 9:4) Then I heard a voice in the midst of the four living

creatures saying, "A quart (Gk. choenix, or a kilogram.) of wheat

for a day's wages, and three quarts of barley for a day's wages,

(Gk. denarius.) and do not harm the oil and the wine."

7 (Rev 4:7; 6:3) When He opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice

of the fourth living creature say, "Come!"

8 (Hos 13:14; Zec 6:3) So I looked, and there was a pale horse,

and the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed him.

Power over a fourth of the earth was given to them, to kill with sword,

with hunger, with death, and by the beasts of the earth.

9 (Rev 14:18; 20:4) When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar

the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God

and for the testimony they had held.

10 (Zec 1:12; Rev 3:7) They cried out with a loud voice,

"How long, O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until You judge

and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?"

11 (Heb 11:40; Rev 7:9) Then a white robe was given to each of them,

and they were told to rest a little longer, until the number of their

fellow servants and brothers should be completed, who would be killed

as they were.

12 (Mt 24:29; Rev 16:18) I watched as He opened the sixth seal.

And suddenly there was a great earthquake. The sun became black,

like sackcloth made from goat hair, and the moon became like blood.

13 (Rev 9:1; Isa 34:4) And the stars of heaven fell to the earth,

as a fig tree drops its unripe figs when it is shaken by a strong wind.

14 (Rev 16:20; Isa 34:4) Then the heavens receded like a scroll

when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was removed

from its place.

15 (Isa 2:19; 2:10) Then the kings of the earth and the great men

and the rich men and the commanding officers and the strong and everyone,

slave and free, hid themselves in the caves and

in the rocks of the mountains.

16 (Hos 10:8; Lk 23:30) They said to the mountains and rocks,

"Fall on us, and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne,

and from the wrath of the Lamb,

17 (Ps 76:7; Jer 30:7) for the great day of His wrath has come.

Who is able to withstand it?" (144 cubits, or 65 meters.)

[1] And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were

the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.

[2] And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow;

and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to

conquer.

[3] And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say,

Come and see.

[4] And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to

him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill

one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

[5] And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come

and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a

pair of balances in his hand.

[6] And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of

wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou

hurt not the oil and the wine.

[7] And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth

beast say, Come and see.

[8] And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was

Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the

fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with

death, and with the beasts of the earth.

[9] And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls

of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which

they held:

[10] And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and

true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the

earth?

[11] And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto

them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their

fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were,

should be fulfilled.

[12] And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a

great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the

moon became as blood;

[13] And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth

her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.

[14] And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and

every mountain and island were moved out of their places.

[15] And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and

the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free

man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;

[16] And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the

face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:

[17] For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?

Revelation 7

The 144 000 of Israel Sealed

1 (Da 7:2; Mt 24:310 Then I saw four angels standing at the four corners

of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind would

not blow on the earth or on the sea or on any tree.

2 And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal

of the living God. He cried out with a loud voice to the four angels

who had been given power to harm the earth and the sea,

3 (Rev 14:1; 6:6; 22:4) saying, "Do not harm the earth or the sea

or the trees, until we have sealed the servants

of our God on their foreheads."

4 (Rev 9:16; 14:1) Then I heard the number of those who were sealed,

one hundred and forty-four thousand

out of every tribe of the children of Israel:

5 Twelve thousand from the tribe of Judah were sealed,

twelve throusand from the tribe of Reuben were sealed,

twelve thousand from the tribe of Gad were sealed,

6 twelve thousand from the tribe of Asher were sealed,

twelve thousand from the tribe of Naphtali were sealed,

twelve thousand from the tribe of Manasseh were sealed,

7 (Ge 35:23) twelve thousand from the tribe of Simeon were sealed,

twelve thousand from the tribe of Levi were sealed,

twelve thousand from the tribe of Issachar were sealed,

8 twelve thousand from the tribe of Zebulun were sealed,

twelve thousand from the tribe of Joseph were sealed,

and twelve thousand from the tribe of Benjamin were sealed.

[1] And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of

the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not

blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.

[2] And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the

living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it

was given to hurt the earth and the sea,

[3] Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have

sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.

[4] And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed

an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of

Israel.

[5] Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben

were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve

thousand.

[6] Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of

Nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed

twelve thousand.

[7] Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi

were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve

thousand.

[8] Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of

Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed

twelve thousand.

Posted by DSY on Saturday, December 20. 2025

From On Eagle's wings

Abundant Joy

10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great excitement.

[10] When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

Matthew 2:10

When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. Matthew 2:10

The Magi travelled a long distance to find what a star had promised.

While not on the backs of camels, our multi-day truck journey to the

Northwest Territories felt like a long distance as well.

I had never been to the North before, so there were many surprises.

We saw new landscapes of short trees and flat land, hiked down to the

only salt flats in Canada, and experienced gorgeous sunrises over the

river. Yet our time in the community was full of surprises, changed

plans and revised expectations.

The Magi experienced surprise when they arrived in Jerusalem. They

expected to find a celebration - but King Herod knew nothing! He had

to consult his experts to even find out the meaning of the star. The

Magi left Jerusalem and continued their search for the Messiah.

When they found the star had stopped over Bethlehem they were

overjoyed! They offered gifts of great value to Jesus celebrating who

he was. They met the God of Creation in human form because they

had followed the star.

In the same way we were led by the Spirit to travel North with On

Eagle's Wings, but the reality was different from our expectations. We

had to be sensitive to the leading of the Spirit in each moment as we

engaged with both children and adults, remaining open to what God

wanted to do while we were there. In this we experienced the gifts of

God's grace with, and through our Northern hosts.

Kim Sesink

Bible Camp volunteer

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to spiritual Philadelphian and to know

the future judgments on humanity.

Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, Father, that because

of Your abiding presence, I'm never alone."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Lo9rd Jesus is in full control.

Pray to the Lord and pray to lay up treasure in Heaven.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be patient.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse and the Yukon to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

- 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 for the children of Canada, that they would come to know

Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.

Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not

against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.

Jesus Christ, your afflictions for us were more than we can

conceive. How can we ever thank you appropriately? Amen.

Pray : God of Creation, help us to see the signs of your coming and to seek

you. May we be filled with abundant joy as we seek and find you this

Advent season. Amen.

Christ is the reason for the season .

Pray that released Christian prisoners in Eritrea will receive

help - spiritually, physically, emotionally and financially.

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.

Posted by DSY on Saturday, December 20. 2025

2) Our Daily Bread for 20 December 2025 Titled

The Truth Never Changes

Matthew 1:18-25

The Birth of Jesus Christ

Lk 2:1-7

18 (Ge 3:15) Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way:

After His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, before they came together,

she was found with child by the Holy Spirit.

19 (Dt 22:21-24; 24:1-4 )Then Joseph her husband, being a just man

and not willing to make her a public example, had in mind to divorce

her privately.

20 (Mt 1:18; 2:13) But while he thought on these things, the angel

of the Lord appeared to him in a dream saying,

"Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife,

for He who is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

21 (Lk 1:31; Ac 4:12) She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS,

for He will save His people from their sins."

22 (Mt 2:15; 2:23) Now all this occurred to fulfill what the Lord

had spoken through the prophet, saying,

23 (Isa 7:14; 9:6-7; Mt 28:20) "A virgin shall be with child,

and will bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,"

[Isa 7:14.] which is interpreted, "God with us."

24 Then Joseph, being awakened from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord

had commanded him, and remained with his wife,

25 (Mt 1:21; Lk 2:7) and did not know her until she had given birth

to her firstborn Son. And he called His name JESUS.

[18] Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary

was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child

of the Holy Ghost.

[19] Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her

a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

[20] But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord

appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to

take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the

Holy Ghost.

[21] And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS:

for he shall save his people from their sins.

[22] Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of

the Lord by the prophet, saying,

[23] Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and

they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

[24] Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had

bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

[25] And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he

called his name JESUS.

Hebrews 13:5

5 (Jos 1:5; Dt 31:6) Let your lives be without love of money,

and be content with the things you have. For He has said:

"I will never leave you,

nor forsake you."(Dt 31:6, 8; Jos 1:5.)

[5] Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such

things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake

thee.

Henry David Thoreau described a city as a place where many people are

"lonesome together." Those words have the ring of truth. In my youth, songs

like "Mr. Lonely," "Only the Lonely," and "Eleanor Rigby" focused on isolation

and loneliness. In recent years, the pandemic was one of the most isolating

seasons the world has known. And social media can feed that loneliness, giving

us connection without relationship. Perhaps loneliness is the new pandemic.

As Matthew shared the story of the birth of Jesus (1:18-25), he told us,

"All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet

[Isaiah]: 'The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will

call him Immanuel' (which means 'God with us') " (vv. 22-23).

Ponder that for a moment. God with us!

As believers in Jesus, we're never alone. We've been born again

into the family of Christ, a family that spans the globe and the ages.

The apostle Paul said, "You are no longer foreigners and strangers,

but fellow citizens with God's people and also members

of his household" (Ephesians 2:19). We're loved by the ever-present God, who

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

Whatever you're facing today, your heavenly Father is present with you. Allow

Him to help you as you step into life’s uncertainties and challenges. He's

with you.

Reflect & Pray

When have you felt lonely? When experiencing this sense of isolation,

how do you respond to it?

Thank You, Father, that because of Your abiding presence, I'm never alone.

Discover more about being lonely by reading Alone

Instead of Lonely by Reclaim Today.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 7 Our God reigns!

Is 52:7

7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,

who proclaims peace, who brings good news of happiness,

who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"

7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good

tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that

publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

A messenger has a single duty: to carry information. During World War II, many

parents dreaded the arrival of the Western Union messenger, believing that

delivery of a telegram meant that their son has been wounded or killed.

Isaiah 52:7, however, indicates that a messenger's word is not always

unwelcome. "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring

good news ..." the prophet says. The "Good news"? Peace , salvation,

and the resultant message: "Your God reigns!"

Our God reigns - in forgiveness, in reconciliation, bringing peace and freedom

and joy. Our God reigns, controlling our lives with a loving hand, ordering

our experiences for our good, and his glory. Our God reigns in relationships,

in professional circumstances, in families, in churches. The good news is

proclaimed: Life is not unmanageable. Our God Reigns!

When we know that God reigns in our lives, we can relax, let go of the reins

of control, and live in peace. We can forgive those who have hurt us, knowing

that God will reveal to them what they need to know. We can live

with good times and bad, recognising that God uses every circumstance

of our lives to conform us to the image of his Son. We can rejoice in his

grace, free from the compulsion to earn his love and acceptance, and

we can live in the peace that comes only through his lordship in our lives.

Our God reigns - that is , indeed "Good news".

Application

a) Have I ever felt that life was "out of control"? Why?

b) What does it mean in practical terms to know that "Our God reigns"?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Luke 12:21

21 "So is he who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."

21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

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

When you are Impatient

James 5:7-11

Patience and Prayer

7 Therefore be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord.

Notice how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth

and is patient with it until he receives the early and late rain.

8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts,

for the coming of the Lord is drawing near.

9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, lest you be condemned.

Look, the Judge is standing at the door.

10 My brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord,

as an example of suffering and patience.

11 Indeed we count them happy who endure.

You have heard of the patience of Job

and have seen the purpose of the Lord,

that the Lord is very gracious and merciful.

7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold,

the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long

patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord

draweth nigh.

9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned:

behold, the judge standeth before the door.

10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord,

for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.

11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience

of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful,

and of tender mercy.

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.

December '25

Posted by DSY on Saturday, December 20. 2025

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2023 edition?)

The Northern Territories of Canada

Yukon

Yukon Total population (2015) 36500 Muslim (est) 69

In Whitehorse the Muslim population grew from 2 families

in 2001 to more than 60 people in 2014. Originally meeting in a church,

they now meet for prayer service in a former office space.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Northwest Territories (NWT)

NWT population (2015) 43600 Muslim (est) 473

The Muslim community of Yellowknife has grown from 275 to 330 un the past year.

To replace their inadequate facility, they are planning a C$2 to C$2.5 million

Islamic Centre.

Pray that the Muslims in Yellowknife and all of the NWT will awaken to

spiritual hunger and be open to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

Nunavut (NU)

NU total population (2015) 36600 Muslim (est) 86

The Islamic Centre of Iqaluit now claim about 100 Muslims and have surpassed

80 % of their funding goal to building the first mosque in this territory.

Their stated goal is "To spread the message of Islam

in the far northern reaches of Canada."

Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

20th Day of the Month

a) Pray for the children of Canada, that they would come to know

Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.

( Matthew 19:14

14 (Mt 18:3; Lk 18:16-17)

But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me,

and do not forbid them. For to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."

14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not,

to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

)

b) Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not

against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.

(

Eph 6:12

12 (Eph 1:3; 1:21) For our fight is not against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers

of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces

of evil in the heavenly places.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,

against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against

spiritual wickedness in high places.

)

Advent Day 27

FRIDAY, FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT

Early Offering

to be taxed with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.

-Luke 2:5

Luke mentions that Mary was "great with child" (KJV) so

candidly that we don't pause to ponder how difficult it

must have been for her to travel all the way (about 70 miles!)

from Nazareth in Galilee to Bethlehem in Judea. Even more significant,

the Christ Child she carried must have been jostled and jarred

by the movement, Loo.

Those of us who use statements of faith in our worship services declare

in the Apostles' Creed that Jesus "suffered under Pontius Pilate, was

crucified ... " I believe instead we should say, "suffered, under Pontius

Pilate was crucified" to be more accurate to the original. Jesus suffered

all his life, not just under Pilate. When we reflect on the appalling

journey that he endured in the womb, we might imagine that his sufferings

on our behalf began even before he was born.

What amazing love that Christ sustained such adversity for us!

prayer

Jesus Christ, your afflictions for us were more than we can

conceive. How can we ever thank you appropriately? Amen.

Read Luke 2:1-7.

1 (Lk 3:1; Mt 24:14) In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus

that the entire inhabited earth should be taxed.

2 (Lk 3:1) This taxation was first made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

3 And everyone went to his own city to be taxed.

4 (Jn 7:42; 1Sa 16:1) So Joseph also departed from the city of Nazareth

in Galilee to the City of David which is called Bethlehem, in Judea,

because he was of the house and lineage of David,

5 to be taxed with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.

6 So while they were there, the day came for her to give birth.

7 (Mt 1:25; Lk 2:11-12) And she gave birth to her firstborn Son,

and wrapped Him in strips of cloth, and laid Him in a manger,

because there was no room for them in the inn.