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7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 28 of the Month
a) Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
(
John 5:24
24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever
hears My word and believes in Him who sent
Me has eternal life and shall not come into condemnation,
but has passed from death into life."
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word,
and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life,
and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
)
b) Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today . (
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.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord to stop being proud and anxious.
Pray to the Lord and pray to discern who speaks for the Lord.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, I've tasted and seen that You and
the Scriptures are good. Please help me love and embrace You more and more."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know you are a sinner
and Jesus is the only one who can cleanse you.
Pray to the Lord and pray to do your work in the name of the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord and Light and Salvation.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today .
Pray that Kila in
Indonesia will
experience emotional and spiritual restoration after a terrorist
attack on his village.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
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4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
2 Chr 31:21
21 And in every deed that he undertook in the service of the house
of God and with the law and commandment to seek out his God,
he did this with all his heart, and he found success.
21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house
of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God,
he did it with all his heart, and prospered.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Protection in Times of Trouble
Ps 27:1-6
PSALMS 27
A Psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom will I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
of whom will I be afraid?
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) When the wicked came against me
to eat my flesh -
my enemies and my foes -
they stumbled and fell.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Though an army should encamp against me,
my heart will not fear;
though war should rise against me,
in this will I be confident.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) One thing I have asked from the Lord,
that will I seek after -
for me to dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to see the beauty of the Lord,
and to inquire in His temple.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in the time of trouble
He will hide me in His pavilion;
in the shelter of His tabernacle He will hide me;
He will set me up on a rock.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8 - 9) Now my head will be lifted up
above my enemies encircling me;
therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes,
came upon me to eat up my flesh,
They stumbled and fell.
3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear:
Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after;
That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion:
In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me;
he shall set me up upon a rock.
6 And now shall mine head be lifted up,
Above mine enemies round about me:
Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy;
I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
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1 Kings 22
[10] And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on
his throne, having put on their robes, in a void place in the entrance of
the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.
[11] And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron: and he said,
Thus saith the LORD, With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until thou
have consumed them.
[12] And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and
prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the king's hand.
[13] And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying,
Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one
mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak
that which is good.
[14] And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that
will I speak.
[15] So he came to the king. And the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we
go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he answered
him, Go, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the
king.
[16] And the king said unto him, How many times shall I adjure thee that
thou tell me nothing but that which is true in the name of the LORD?
[17] And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that
have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them
return every man to his house in peace.
[18] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that
he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?
[19] And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD
sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his
right hand and on his left.
[20] And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall
at Ramoth-gilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that
manner.
[21] And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I
will persuade him.
[22] And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth,
and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said,
Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so.
[23] Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of
all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.
[24] But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the
cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak
unto thee?
[25] And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt
go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
[26] And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon
the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;
[27] And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed
him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in
peace.
[28] And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not
spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you.
2 Chronicles 18:9-27
9 And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah
were sitting on their own thrones, clothed in their royal garments,
at the threshing floor at the entrance at the gate of Samaria,
and all the prophets were prophesying before them.
10 Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah made for himself iron horns,
and he said, "Thus says the Lord: With these you will thrust
out the Arameans in Syria until they are finished."
11 And all the prophets were prophesying the same,
"Go up to Ramoth Gilead and find success,
because the Lord has given the king into your hands."
12 And the messenger who went to call Micaiah said to him,
"The words of the prophets are as one voice and only for good to the king,
so may your word be like one of them, and you speak favorably."
13 (Nu 22:35; 22:18-20) And Micaiah said, "As the Lord lives, whatever my God
says, that will I speak."
14 When he came to the king, the king said to him,
"Micaiah, should we go up to Ramoth Gilead for battle, or should I cease?"
He said, "All of you go up and be successful,
and they will be given into your hands."
15 Then the king said to him, "How many times must I cause you to swear
that you speak to me only truth in the name of the Lord?"
16 (Mt 9:36; Nu 27:17) Then he said, "I saw all Israel scattered
on the mountains like sheep that have no shepherd. The Lord said,
'There are no masters for them. Let each man return to his home in peace.'"
17 T hen the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Did I not say to you that
he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?"
18 (Da 7:9; Isa 6:1-5) So the prophet said, "Now hear the word of the Lord:
I saw the Lord sitting on His throne and the heavenly assembly was standing
at His right and His left.
19 And the Lord said, 'Who will deceive Ahab king of Israel so that he might
go up and fall at Ramoth Gilead?'
"One was saying one thing, and another was saying something else.
20 (Job 1:6) Then a spirit came out and stood before the Lord, and he said,
'I will deceive him.'
"Then the Lord said to him, 'How?'
21 (Jn 8:44) "Then he said, 'I will go out and be a spirit of deception
in the mouth of all the prophets.'
"Then the Lord said, 'You will deceive and find success. Go out and do this.'
22 (Isa 19:14; Eze 14:9) "Now see that the Lord has put a spirit of deception
in the mouth of your prophets. So the Lord has declared disaster over you."
23 (Jer 20:2; Mk 14:65) Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah came near to Micaiah
and struck him on the cheek. And he said, "Which way then did the spirit
from the Lord pass from me to speak with you?"
24 Then Micaiah said, "You will see it on the day when you enter an inner
chamber to hide yourself."
25 (2Ch 18:8) And the king of Israel said, "Seize Micaiah and take him to Amon,
the governor of the city, and to Joash the son of the king,
26 (2Ch 16:10) and you will say, 'So says the king: Put him in a prison,
and feed him a little food and water until I return in peace.' "
27 Then Micaiah said, "If you certainly return in peace,
then the Lord has not spoken by me. Listen, all you people!"
[9] And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat either of them
on his throne, clothed in their robes, and they sat in a void place at the
entering in of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before
them.
[10] And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made him horns of iron, and said,
Thus saith the LORD, With these thou shalt push Syria until they be consumed.
[11] And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and
prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.
[12] And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying,
Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent;
let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou
good.
[13] And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, that will
I speak.
[14] And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah,
shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go
ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand.
[15] And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou
say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD?
[16] Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as
sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let
them return therefore every man to his house in peace.
[17] And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he
would not prophesy good unto me, but evil?
[18] Again he said, Therefore hear the word of the LORD; I saw the LORD
sitting upon his throne, and all the host of heaven standing on his right
hand and on his left.
[19] And the LORD said, Who shall entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may go
up and fall at Ramoth-gilead? And one spake saying after this manner, and
another saying after that manner.
[20] Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I
will entice him. And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith?
[21] And he said, I will go out, and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all
his prophets. And the LORD said, Thou shalt entice him, and thou shalt also
prevail: go out, and do even so.
[22] Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of
these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil against thee.
[23] Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon
the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak
unto thee?
[24] And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day when thou shalt go
into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
[25] Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to
Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;
[26] And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed
him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in
peace.
[27] And Micaiah said, If thou certainly return in peace, then hath not the
LORD spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, all ye people.
1 Kings 22:29-35
Ahab Dies in Battle
2Ch 18:28-34
29 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah
went up to Ramoth Gilead.
30 (2Ch 35:22) The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat,
"I will disguise myself and enter into the battle, but you wear your robes."
And the king of Israel disguised himself and went into the battle.
31 (1Ki 20:24; 2Ch 18:30) But the king of Aram ordered his 32 commanders
who had control over his chariots, saying,
"Fight neither against small nor great, but only against the king of Israel."
32 So when the commanders of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said,
"Surely it is the king of Israel." And they turned aside to fight against him,
and Jehoshaphat cried out.
33 When the commanders of the chariots realized that it was not
the king of Israel, they turned away from pursuing him.
34 (2Ch 35:23) A certain man drew a bow at random
and struck the king of Israel between the joints of the armor,
and because of this, he said to the driver of his chariot,
"Turn around and carry me out of the battle, for I am wounded."
35 The battle intensified that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot
against the Arameans and died that evening, and the blood ran
out of the wound into the floor of the chariot.
[29] So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to
Ramoth-gilead.
[30] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself,
and enter into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel
disguised himself, and went into the battle.
[31] But the king of Syria commanded his thirty and two captains that had
rule over his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save
only with the king of Israel.
[32] And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat,
that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel. And they turned aside to
fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out.
[33] And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that
it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.
[34] And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel
between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his
chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.
[35] And the battle increased that day: and the king was stayed up in his
chariot against the Syrians, and died at even: and the blood ran out of the
wound into the midst of the chariot.
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2 Chronicles 18:28-34
The Death of Ahab
1Ki 22:29-36
28 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up
to Ramoth Gilead.
29 (1Sa 28:8) Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat,
"I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you will put on your clothes."
So the king of Israel disguised himself, and they both entered into battle.
30 And the king of Aram ordered the commanders of his chariots,
"Do not wage war with the small or great but with the king of Israel alone."
31 (2Ch 13:14) And it happened when the commanders of the chariots saw
Jehoshaphat they said, "It is the king of Israel."
So they turned on him to wage war. But Jehoshaphat cried out,
and the Lord helped him, then God drew them away from the king.
32 And it happened when the commanders of the chariots saw that he was
not the king of Israel, then they turned away from him.
33 But a man pulled his bow at random and struck the king of Israel
between his armor scales and body armor. He said to the commander
of the chariot, "Turn and remove me from the battle because I am wounded."
34 And the battle continued on that day, and the king of Israel
was set up in his chariot before the Arameans until evening.
Then he died when the sun set.
[28] So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to
Ramoth-gilead.
[29] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself,
and will go to the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel
disguised himself; and they went to the battle.
[30] Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the chariots that
were with him, saying, Fight ye not with small or great, save only with the
king of Israel.
[31] And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat,
that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they compassed about him
to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved
them to depart from him.
[32] For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived
that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him.
[33] And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel
between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot man,
Turn thine hand, that thou mayest carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.
[34] And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed
himself up in his chariot against the Syrians until the even: and about the
time of the sun going down he died.
1 Kings 22:36-40
36 (2Ki 14:12) A proclamation went throughout the army as the sun was setting,
saying, "Every man is to return to his city, and every man is to return
to his own country."
37 So the king died and was brought to Samaria, and they buried him there.
38 (1Ki 21:19) The chariot was washed in the pool of Samaria, and the dogs
licked up the king's blood, and they washed his armor according
to the word which the Lord spoke.
39 (Am 3:15) Now the rest of the acts of Ahab and all that he did
and the ivory house that he built and all the cities that he built,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
40 So Ahab slept with his fathers. And Ahaziah his son reigned in his place.
[36] And there went a proclamation throughout the host about the going down
of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country.
[37] So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king
in Samaria.
[38] And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked
up his blood; and they washed his armour; according unto the word of the
LORD which he spake.
[39] Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory
house which he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written
in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
[40] So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his
stead.
1 Kings 22:51-53
Ahaziah, King of Israel
51 Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria
the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and he reigned
two years over Israel.
52 (1Ki 15:26; 21:25) He did evil in the sight of the Lord
and walked in the way of his father and in the way of his mother
and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat who made Israel sin,
53 (1Ki 16:30-32) for he served Baal and worshipped him
and provoked the Lord God of Israel to anger,
according to all that his father had done.
[51] Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the
seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned two years over
Israel.
[52] And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his
father, and in the way of his mother, and in the way of Jeroboam the son of
Nebat, who made Israel to sin:
[53] For he served Baal, and worshipped him, and provoked to anger the LORD
God of Israel, according to all that his father had done.
2) Our Daily Bread for 28 June 2025 Titled
Sweeter Than Honey By Arthur Jackson
Psalm 119:97-107
Mem
97 Oh, how I love Your law!
It is my meditation all the day.
98 Your commandments have made me wiser than my enemies,
for they are continually with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for Your testimonies are my meditation.
100 I understand more than the elders,
because I keep Your precepts.
101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way,
that I might keep Your word.
102 I have not departed from Your judgments,
for You have taught me.
103 How sweet are Your words to the taste of my mouth!
Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through Your precepts I receive understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.
[97] O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
[98] Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for
they are ever with me.
[99] I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are
my meditation.
[100] I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
[101] I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy
word.
[102] I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
[103] How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my
mouth!
[104] Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false
way.
If you want to bring a smile to Jarrett's face, ask him about his bees. He's
an apiarist - a beekeeper. Though our meetings in his backyard are not about
bees, it's not uncommon for "apiculture" lessons to be a stimulating part of
our conversations. But even better than "bee talk" is the nature-fresh, sweet
taste of the golden-colored honey produced by Jarrett's hardworking bees.
Mm, mm, good!
In Psalm 119:103, the psalmist exclaims, "How sweet are your words to my
taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” Closer examination
of verses 97-104 reveals that the "sweeter than honey" comparison is just one
of several phrases the writer uses to accent the supreme value of Scripture:
"Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. I have
more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have
more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts" (vv. 98-100).
The bottom line is that wholeheartedly embracing what God has revealed
through the words of the Bible situates us to live well in this world.
Similarly, when Jesus, the living Word (see John 1:1-14), is experienced
and valued, His followers, empowered by the Holy Spirit, are well-positioned
to live in ways that honor God and serve His purposes.
Reflect & Pray
How can you better savour the written words of the Bible? What
have you experienced that was particularly sweet in your journey with Jesus?
Dear Jesus, I've tasted and seen that You and
the Scriptures are good. Please help me love and embrace You more and more.
For further study, read Reading the Bible without Fear.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 1 - Sin Universal
Romans 3:23-24
23 (Ro 3:9) For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God,
24 (Ro 4:16; Col 1:14) being justified freely by His grace
through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
23 for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
24 being justified freely by his grace through the redemption
that is in Christ Jesus:
A distinguished middle-aged man stood trembling before his church
to give his testimony. Years before, in the grip of a mental illness
that nearly destroyed his life, he had taken the life of his own daughter
and tried to kill himself. But he did not die; tried and convicted, he
spent years in prison, and even longer in the prison of his own guilt.
After the service, a young woman walked up to him and simply said,
"Thank you for sharing. I've sinned, too."
We've all sinned, too - lest we forget or rationalise, the Bible reminds
us in no uncertain terms. And the writer of these verses was no stranger
to sin: he was the Pharisee, the holier-than-thou religious leader
who officiated at the stoning death of Stephen. He was the Jew who had
scattered and killed the followers of this heretic called Christ. He
thought he was righteous while he murdered God's people.
Christians tends to establish a "hierarchy" of sin - sexual sin is "worse"
than pride: murder is "more horrible" than slander. Yet the Bible gives
no indication that god acknowledges our hierarchy. Sin is sin; all have
sinned, and if we are guilty at one point, we are guilty of all.
Rather than rationalise our individual sins as being "less bad"
than someone else's, we need to openly confess our dilemma as sinners
and turn to God for his remedy. We cannot and do not need to earn or
deserve that grace - it is a gift from God.
Application
a) Have I ever compared my sin with someone else's in order
to make myself fell like a better person? Why is such
comparison not a valid remedy for sin?
b) Why do I need to acknowledge my sin honestly before I can
receive justification?
1 Kings 22
[10] And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on
his throne, having put on their robes, in a void place in the entrance of
the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.
[11] And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron: and he said,
Thus saith the LORD, With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until thou
have consumed them.
[12] And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and
prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the king's hand.
[13] And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying,
Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one
mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak
that which is good.
[14] And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that
will I speak.
[15] So he came to the king. And the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we
go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he answered
him, Go, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the
king.
[16] And the king said unto him, How many times shall I adjure thee that
thou tell me nothing but that which is true in the name of the LORD?
[17] And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that
have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them
return every man to his house in peace.
[18] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that
he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?
[19] And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD
sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his
right hand and on his left.
[20] And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall
at Ramoth-gilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that
manner.
[21] And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I
will persuade him.
[22] And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth,
and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said,
Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so.
[23] Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of
all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.
[24] But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the
cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak
unto thee?
[25] And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt
go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
[26] And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon
the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;
[27] And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed
him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in
peace.
[28] And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not
spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you.
2 Chronicles 18:9-27
9 And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah
were sitting on their own thrones, clothed in their royal garments,
at the threshing floor at the entrance at the gate of Samaria,
and all the prophets were prophesying before them.
10 Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah made for himself iron horns,
and he said, "Thus says the Lord: With these you will thrust
out the Arameans in Syria until they are finished."
11 And all the prophets were prophesying the same,
"Go up to Ramoth Gilead and find success,
because the Lord has given the king into your hands."
12 And the messenger who went to call Micaiah said to him,
"The words of the prophets are as one voice and only for good to the king,
so may your word be like one of them, and you speak favorably."
13 (Nu 22:35; 22:18-20) And Micaiah said, "As the Lord lives, whatever my God
says, that will I speak."
14 When he came to the king, the king said to him,
"Micaiah, should we go up to Ramoth Gilead for battle, or should I cease?"
He said, "All of you go up and be successful,
and they will be given into your hands."
15 Then the king said to him, "How many times must I cause you to swear
that you speak to me only truth in the name of the Lord?"
16 (Mt 9:36; Nu 27:17) Then he said, "I saw all Israel scattered
on the mountains like sheep that have no shepherd. The Lord said,
'There are no masters for them. Let each man return to his home in peace.'"
17 T hen the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Did I not say to you that
he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?"
18 (Da 7:9; Isa 6:1-5) So the prophet said, "Now hear the word of the Lord:
I saw the Lord sitting on His throne and the heavenly assembly was standing
at His right and His left.
19 And the Lord said, 'Who will deceive Ahab king of Israel so that he might
go up and fall at Ramoth Gilead?'
"One was saying one thing, and another was saying something else.
20 (Job 1:6) Then a spirit came out and stood before the Lord, and he said,
'I will deceive him.'
"Then the Lord said to him, 'How?'
21 (Jn 8:44) "Then he said, 'I will go out and be a spirit of deception
in the mouth of all the prophets.'
"Then the Lord said, 'You will deceive and find success. Go out and do this.'
22 (Isa 19:14; Eze 14:9) "Now see that the Lord has put a spirit of deception
in the mouth of your prophets. So the Lord has declared disaster over you."
23 (Jer 20:2; Mk 14:65) Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah came near to Micaiah
and struck him on the cheek. And he said, "Which way then did the spirit
from the Lord pass from me to speak with you?"
24 Then Micaiah said, "You will see it on the day when you enter an inner
chamber to hide yourself."
25 (2Ch 18:8) And the king of Israel said, "Seize Micaiah and take him to Amon,
the governor of the city, and to Joash the son of the king,
26 (2Ch 16:10) and you will say, 'So says the king: Put him in a prison,
and feed him a little food and water until I return in peace.' "
27 Then Micaiah said, "If you certainly return in peace,
then the Lord has not spoken by me. Listen, all you people!"
[9] And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat either of them
on his throne, clothed in their robes, and they sat in a void place at the
entering in of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before
them.
[10] And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made him horns of iron, and said,
Thus saith the LORD, With these thou shalt push Syria until they be consumed.
[11] And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and
prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.
[12] And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying,
Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent;
let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou
good.
[13] And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, that will
I speak.
[14] And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah,
shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go
ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand.
[15] And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou
say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD?
[16] Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as
sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let
them return therefore every man to his house in peace.
[17] And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he
would not prophesy good unto me, but evil?
[18] Again he said, Therefore hear the word of the LORD; I saw the LORD
sitting upon his throne, and all the host of heaven standing on his right
hand and on his left.
[19] And the LORD said, Who shall entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may go
up and fall at Ramoth-gilead? And one spake saying after this manner, and
another saying after that manner.
[20] Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I
will entice him. And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith?
[21] And he said, I will go out, and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all
his prophets. And the LORD said, Thou shalt entice him, and thou shalt also
prevail: go out, and do even so.
[22] Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of
these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil against thee.
[23] Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon
the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak
unto thee?
[24] And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day when thou shalt go
into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
[25] Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to
Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;
[26] And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed
him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in
peace.
[27] And Micaiah said, If thou certainly return in peace, then hath not the
LORD spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, all ye people.
1 Kings 22:29-35
Ahab Dies in Battle
2Ch 18:28-34
29 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah
went up to Ramoth Gilead.
30 (2Ch 35:22) The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat,
"I will disguise myself and enter into the battle, but you wear your robes."
And the king of Israel disguised himself and went into the battle.
31 (1Ki 20:24; 2Ch 18:30) But the king of Aram ordered his 32 commanders
who had control over his chariots, saying,
"Fight neither against small nor great, but only against the king of Israel."
32 So when the commanders of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said,
"Surely it is the king of Israel." And they turned aside to fight against him,
and Jehoshaphat cried out.
33 When the commanders of the chariots realized that it was not
the king of Israel, they turned away from pursuing him.
34 (2Ch 35:23) A certain man drew a bow at random
and struck the king of Israel between the joints of the armor,
and because of this, he said to the driver of his chariot,
"Turn around and carry me out of the battle, for I am wounded."
35 The battle intensified that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot
against the Arameans and died that evening, and the blood ran
out of the wound into the floor of the chariot.
[29] So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to
Ramoth-gilead.
[30] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself,
and enter into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel
disguised himself, and went into the battle.
[31] But the king of Syria commanded his thirty and two captains that had
rule over his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save
only with the king of Israel.
[32] And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat,
that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel. And they turned aside to
fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out.
[33] And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that
it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.
[34] And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel
between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his
chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.
[35] And the battle increased that day: and the king was stayed up in his
chariot against the Syrians, and died at even: and the blood ran out of the
wound into the midst of the chariot.
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Day 179, 28 June 2026
Today at
Calvary Community Church
, Pastor Barry Regier spoke on Living Counter-Cultural .
1 Peter 5
A) It is because I struggle to surrender control?
5 (Jas 4:6; Eph 5:21) Likewise you younger ones, submit yourselves
to the elders. Yes, all of you be submissive one to another
and clothe yourselves with humility, because
"God resists the proud,
but gives grace to the humble."(Pr 3:34.)
[5] Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you
be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth
the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
B) Is it because I struggle to trust God's Timing?
5 (Jas 4:6; Eph 5:21) Likewise you younger ones, submit yourselves
to the elders. Yes, all of you be submissive one to another
and clothe yourselves with humility, because
"God resists the proud,
but gives grace to the humble."(Pr 3:34.)
6 (Jas 4:10; Mt 23:12) Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God,
that He may exalt you in due time.
[5] Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you
be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth
the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
[6] Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may
exalt you in due time:
C) Is it because I'm carrying what belongs to God?
7 (Ps 55:22; 37:5) Cast all your care upon Him, because He cares for you.
[7] Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1)1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 18
1 KINGS 22
Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab
1 KINGS 22:1-9
2Ch 18:1-27
1 And there were three years without war between Aram and Israel.
2 (1Ki 15:24; 22:1) In the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went
to visit the king of Israel.
3 (Dt 4:43; Jos 21:38) The king of Israel said to his servants, "You know that
Ramoth in Gilead is ours, but we have done nothing to take it out of the hand
of the king of Aram!"
4 (2Ki 3:7) And he said to Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to battle
Ramoth Gilead?"
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel,
"I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses."
5 (2Ki 3:11) Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel,
"Please ask for a word from the Lord today."
6 (1Ki 18:19) Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together,
approximately four hundred men, and said to them,
"Shall I go against Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall I wait?"
And they said,
"Go up, for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king."
7 Jehoshaphat said, "Is there not a prophet of the Lord here whom we can ask?"
8 (Am 5:10) And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "There is still
one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we can inquire of the Lord.
But I hate him because he never prophesies good for me, but always evil."
And Jehoshaphat said, "Let not the king say so."
9 Then the king of Israel called an officer and said,
"Quickly, bring Micaiah the son of Imlah."
1 Kings 22
[1] And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel.
[2] And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of
Judah came down to the king of Israel.
[3] And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in
Gilead is ours, and we be still, and take it not out of the hand of the king
of Syria?
[4] And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to
Ramoth-gilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art,
my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.
[5] And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at
the word of the LORD to day.
[6] Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four
hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle,
or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into
the hand of the king.
[7] And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides,
that we might inquire of him?
[8] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man,
Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate
him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat
said, Let not the king say so.
[9] Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten hither
Micaiah the son of Imlah.
2 Chronicles 18:1-8
2 CHRONICLES 18
Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab
1Ki 22:1-28
1 (2Ch 17:5; 21:6) Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor,
and he married into the family of Ahab.
2A t the end of some years he went down to Ahab in Samaria.
And Ahab slaughtered a great amount of sheep and oxen for Jehoshaphat
and those who journeyed with him and then lured him up to Ramoth Gilead.
3 And King Ahab of Israel said to King Jehoshaphat of Judah,
"Will you go up with me to Ramoth Gilead?"
And he responded,
"I am as you are, and as your people also my people are.
We will be with you in this war"
4 And Jehoshaphat further said to the king of Israel,
"Inquire today the word of the Lord on this."
5 So the king of Israel gathered together four hundred prophets,
and he inquired from them, "Should I go up to Ramoth Gilead for battle,
or should I cease from this?"
They said, "Go up, for God will give this to the hand of the king."
6 But Jehoshaphat said, "Is there not still here another prophet
for the Lord from whom we might inquire?"
7 (Lk 6:22) Then the king of Israel responded to Jehoshaphat,
"There is still one man from whom we can seek the Lord,
but I hate him because he does not prophesy anything good
for me but always disaster. He is Micaiah the son of Imlah."
And Jehoshaphat said, "May the king not speak like this."
8 So the king of Israel called to a court eunuch and said,
"Hurry and bring Micaiah the son of Imlah."
2 Chronicles 18
[1] Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity
with Ahab.
[2] And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed
sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that he had with
him, and persuaded him to go up with him to Ramoth-gilead.
[3] And Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou
go with me to Ramoth-gilead? And he answered him, I am as thou art, and my
people as thy people; and we will be with thee in the war.
[4] And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at
the word of the LORD to day.
[5] Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred
men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I
forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king's hand.
[6] But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides,
that we might inquire of him?
[7] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by
whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he never prophesied
good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And
Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
[8] And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch
quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.
1 Kings 22:10-28
10 The king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah each put on his robes
and sat on his throne at the entrance of the gate of Samaria, and
all the prophets prophesied before them.
11 (Zec 1:18-21; Dt 33:17) Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah made horns of iron
and said, "Thus says the Lord: With these you shall push the Arameans
until you have consumed them."
12 All the prophets prophesied similarly, saying,
"Go up to Ramoth Gilead and prosper, for the Lord will deliver it
into the king's hand."
13 The servant who had gone to get Micaiah spoke to him, saying,
"See here, the words of the prophets unanimously declare success for the king.
Please let your word be like the word of one of them,
and speak that which is good."
14 (Nu 24:13; 22:18) Micaiah said, "As the Lord lives, I will speak
whatever the Lord says to me."
15 So he came to the king. And the king said to him, "Micaiah, shall we go
against Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall we wait?"
And he answered him, "Go and prosper, for the Lord will
deliver it into the hand of the king."
16 The king said to him, "How many times must I admonish you to tell me only
the truth in the name of the Lord?"
17 (Nu 27:17; Mt 9:36) And he said, "I saw all Israel scattered
upon the hills, as sheep without a shepherd, and the Lord said,
'These have no master. Let every man return to his own house in peace.'"
18 (1Ki 22:8) The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Did I not tell you
that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?"
19 (Job 1:6; 2:1) And he said, "Hear, therefore, the word of the Lord:
I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing
beside Him on His right hand and on His left.
20 The Lord said, 'Who will persuade Ahab so that he will go up and die
at Ramoth Gilead?'
"And one said this, and another said that.
21 Then a spirit came forth and stood before the Lord and said, 'I will
persuade him.'
22 (Jdg 9:23; Eze 14:9) "The Lord said to him, 'How?'
"And he said, 'I will go and be a lying spirit
in the mouth of all his prophets.'
"And He said, 'You will be successful and persuade him. Go forth, and do so.'
23 (Eze 14:9) "Now therefore, the Lord has put a lying spirit in the mouths
of all your prophets here, and He has spoken evil concerning you!"
24 (Ac 23:2; La 3:30) Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah walked up
and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said,
"Which way did the spirit of the Lord go from me in order to speak to you?"
25 (1Ki 20:30) And Micaiah said, "You will see in that day,
when you go into an inner chamber to hide."
26 The king of Israel said, "Take Micaiah back to Amon the governor
of the city and to Joash the king's son,a"
27 (2Ch 16:10; 18:25-27) and say, "Thus says the king: Put this man
in the prison, and feed him with reduced rations
of bread and water until I return safely.'"
28 (Mic 1:2; Nu 16:29) Micaiah said, "If you return safely, the Lord has not
spoken through me." And he said, "Listen, all you people!"
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Gift of Salvation
Ps 51:1-13
PSALMS 51
For the Music Director. A Psalm of David,
when Nathan the Prophet came to him,
after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
1 Have mercy on me, O God,
according to Your lovingkindness;
according to the abundance of Your compassion,
blot out my transgressions.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For I acknowledge my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Against You, You only, have I sinned,
and done this evil in Your sight,
so that You are justified when You speak,
and You are blameless when You judge.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I was brought forth in iniquity,
and in sin my mother conceived me.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) You desire truth in the inward parts,
and in the hidden part You make me to know wisdom.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3 ) Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Make me to hear joy and gladness,
that the bones that You have broken may rejoice.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Hide Your face from my sins,
and blot out all my iniquities.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not cast me away from Your presence,
and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,
and uphold me with Your willing spirit.
13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways,
and sinners will return to You.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2026 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
Posted by DSY on
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 27 of the Month
a) Pray that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to
hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation.
(
2 Cor 10:4-5
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds,
5 casting down imaginations and every high thing
that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
4 (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,
but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5casting down imaginations, and every high thing
that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God,
and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
)
b) Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who
are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to seek Him earnestly.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, I trust You today with whatever comes my way."
Pray to the Lord and pray to keep His Commandments and Seek His Wisdom.
Pray to the Lord and pray to harvest in His Name.
Pray to the Lord and pray for Him to create a clean heart in you.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to
hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation.
Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who
are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth.
Using Psalm 23,
Psalms 23
A Psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside still waters.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He restores my soul;
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for His name's sake.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup runs over.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
Psalm 23
[1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
[2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the
still waters.
[3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for
his name's sake.
[4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
[5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou
anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
[6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I
will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
pray that Congolese Christians in
DR CONGO will receive care and comfort from the "Good Shepherd."
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
2) Our Daily Bread for 27 June 2026 titled
One Sure Thing By Mike Wittmer
Colossians 1:15-23
The Person and Work of Christ
15 (2Co 4:4; Jn 1:18) He is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn
of every creature.
16 (Jn 1:3; Ro 11:36) For by Him all things were created that are in heaven
and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they are thrones,
or dominions, or principalities, or powers. All things were created by Him
and for Him.
17 (Jn 8:58; Heb 1:3) He is before all things,
and in Him all things hold together.
18 (Ac 26:23; Eph 1:22-23) He is the head of the body, the church.
He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that in all things
He may have the preeminence.
19 (Jn 1:16; Col 2:9) For it pleased the Father that in Him all fullness
should dwell,
20 (Eph 1:10; Ro 5:1) and to reconcile all things to Himself by Him,
having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him, I say-whether
they are things in earth, or things in heaven.
21 (Eph 2:12) And you, who were formerly alienated and enemies
in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled
22 (Ro 7:4; Eph 5:27) in the body of His flesh through death,
to present you holy and blameless and above reproach in His sight,
23 (Eph 3:17; Mk 16:15) if you continue in the faith, grounded and settled,
and are not removed from the hope of the gospel, which you have heard,
and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven,
and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
[15] Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
[16] For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in
earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or
principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
[17] And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
[18] And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the
firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
[19] For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;
[20] And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to
reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in
earth, or things in heaven.
[21] And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by
wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
[22] In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and
unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
[23] If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away
from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to
every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
Trees in cold climates prepare for winter through a process called
"hardening." Water drains from cells so they won't freeze, expand, and burst
the tree. The water that remains between the cells is too pure for ice
crystals to attach. Its temperature may now drop to forty degrees below zero
without cracking the tree. Trees harden at the same time each year because
they take their cues from the fixed calendar of shortening days. They don't
stake their lives on the weather, which may be unseasonably mild.
They trust the sun, their one sure thing.
The Son who made the sun is surer yet. He is "the image of the invisible God,
the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created," and "in
him all things hold together" (Colossians 1:15-17). Who tells trees when to
harden each year? The same Son who makes the sun rise each morning and puts it
to bed each night, pulls tides with the moon, whirls electrons in every cell,
pumps your heart and inflates your lungs, and holds you when your heart
is broken.
What holds the world together isn't a force within nature but a person outside
it. A person who entered the world He'd made so he could "reconcile to himself
all things," including you (v. 20). In this unpredictable world, you've got
one sure thing. Jesus will "present you holy in his sight, without blemish
and free from accusation" (v. 22).
Reflect & Pray
What frightens you?
How does Jesus' power over the world encourage you to pray and rest in Him?
Dear Jesus, I trust You today with whatever comes my way.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 7 - The Cost of Wisdom
Proverbs 4:4,7
Proverbs 4
4 (Pr 7:2; Eph 6:4) He also taught me and said to me,
"Let your heart retain my words; keep my commandments, and live.
7 (Mt 13:44-46) Wisdom is principal; therefore get wisdom.
And with all your getting, get understanding. "
4 He taught me also, and said unto me,
Let thine heart retain my words:
Keep my commandments, and live.
7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:
And with all thy getting get understanding.
Establishing priorities is a popular topic of conversation in our
generation. We carry appointment calendars and attend goal-setting
strategy seminars. We let machines answer our telephones so that
we won't miss any important messages, or so that we can screen calls
before we answer them. We order our lives so that we can "get ahead".
"Getting ahead" in God's kingdom, however, involves other priorities
than the ones we may set for ourselves. "Wisdom is supreme," the
principal thing, says Proverbs 4:7, "Get wisdom. Though it cost
all you have, get understanding."
Wisdom is defined as "an understanding of what is true, right, or lasting."
Biblical wisdom is not merely the accumulation of facts about God and his
teaching, but the application of those truths of life, taking on
the character of God as we mature in the image of Christ.
Such wisdom may, indeed, come at great cost. Jesus calls us to "lay
down our lives" to follow him - perhaps not literally to die, but to die
to self-centered priorities, to allow the Holy Spirit to establish
his value system in us.
"Keep my commandments and you will live," Proverbs 4:4 says. Real life -
rich, fulfilling, significant, abundant life - comes only through union
with God. The success offered by the world, the acclaim of others, material
prosperity and convenience cannot satisfy us once we have tasted
the joy of life with God in Christ.
Application
a) What does "getting wisdom" means to me?
b) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus
my attention on the priorities and values of the Lord?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Mark 4:23-29
23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15) "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."
24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear.
The measure you give will be measured for you,
and to you who hear will more be given.
25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given.
And from him who has not will be taken, even what he has."
The Parable of the Growing Seed
26 (Mt 13:24) He said, "The kingdom of God is like a man
who scatters seed on the ground.
27 (Ecc 11:5) He sleeps and rises night and day,
and the seed sprouts and grows; he does not know how.
28 For the earth bears fruit by itself: first the blade,
then the head, then the full seed in the head.
29 (Joel 3:13) But when the grain is ripe,
immediately he applies the sickle because the harvest has come."
23 "If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. "
24 And he said unto them, "Take heed what ye hear:
with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you:
and unto you that hear shall more be given.
25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not,
from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should
cast seed into the ground;
27 and should sleep, and rise night and day,
and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.
28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade,
then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
29 But when the fruit is brought forth,
immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come."
1 Kings 20
A Prophet Condemns Ahab
35 (1Ki 13:17-18; 2Ki 2:15) Speaking in the word of the Lord,
a certain man of the sons of the prophets said to his neighbor,
"Strike me, please." But the man refused to strike him.
36 Then he said to him, "Because you have not obeyed the voice of the Lord,
as soon as you leave me, a lion will kill you."
And as soon as he left him, a lion found and killed him.
37 Then he found another man and said, "Strike me, please."
And the man struck him so that he was wounded.
38 (1Ki 14:2) So the prophet departed and waited by the road for the king
and disguised himself with ashes on his face.
39 (2Ki 10:24) As the king passed by, he cried to the king and said,
"Your servant went out into the midst of the battle, and a man turned
aside and brought a man to me and said, 'Keep this man,
and if by any means he goes missing, then your life shall be given
for his life, or else you shall pay a talent
[About 75 pounds, or 34 kilograms.] of silver.'
40 As your servant was busy here and there, he disappeared."
And the king of Israel said to him,
"So shall your judgment be; you have decided it yourself."
41 He quickly took the ashes away from his face, and the king of Israel
recognized him as one of the prophets.
42 (1Ki 22:31-37; 20:39) He said to him, "Thus says the Lord,
'Because you have let go out of your hand a man whom I had appointed
to utter destruction, you shall pay for his life with your life and his people
with your people.' "
43 (1Ki 21:4) The king of Israel went to his house in Samaria angry
and depressed.
[35] And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour
in the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him.
[36] Then said he unto him, Because thou hast not obeyed the voice of the
LORD, behold, as soon as thou art departed from me, a lion shall slay thee.
And as soon as he was departed from him, a lion found him, and slew him.
[37] Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. And the
man smote him, so that in smiting he wounded him.
[38] So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and
disguised himself with ashes upon his face.
[39] And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy
servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned
aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means
he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt
pay a talent of silver.
[40] And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king
of Israel said unto him, So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it.
[41] And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of
Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.
[42] And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast let go out
of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life
shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.
[43] And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and
came to Samaria.
1 Kings 21
Naboth's Vineyard
1 (Jdg 6:33; 1Ki 18:45-46) Now Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard
in Jezreel right by the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.
2 (1Sa 8:14) And after this Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, "Give me
your vineyard, so that I can have it for a garden of herbs,
because it is near to my house, and I will give you a better vineyard
for it, or if you prefer, I will give you its worth in money."
3 (Lev 25:23; Nu 36:7) Naboth said to Ahab, "The Lord forbid that I should
give you the inheritance of my fathers."
4 (1Ki 20:43) Ahab returned home angry and depressed because of the answer
Naboth the Jezreelite had given him, for he had said, "I will not give you
the inheritance of my fathers." He lay down on his bed and sulked
and would not eat any bread.
5 But Jezebel his wife came to him and said,
"Why is your spirit so sad that you refuse to eat bread?"
6 And he said to her, "Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite
and said to him, 'Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if you prefer,
I will give you another vineyard for it.'
And he answered, 'I will not give you my vineyard.' "
7 Jezebel his wife said to him, "Are you not the governor of the kingdom
of Israel? Get up and eat bread, and let your heart be happy,
for I will get the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite for you."
8 So she wrote letters in Ahab's name and sealed them with his seal
and sent the letters to the elders and to the nobles that were in the city
where Naboth lived.
9 In the letters she wrote,
"Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people,
10 (Ex 22:28; Ac 6:11) and set two men, sons of Belial,Or, evil men.
before him, to bear witness against him, saying, 'You blasphemed God
and the king.' And then carry him out and stone him, so that he will die."
11 The men of his city, the elders and the nobles who lived in his city,
did as Jezebel had sent word to them, as it was written in the letters
that she had sent to them.
12 (Isa 58:4) They proclaimed a fast and set Naboth on high among the people.
13 (2Ki 9:26) Two men, children of Belial, came in and sat in front of him,
and the men of Belial witnessed against Naboth in the presence of the people,
saying, "Naboth blasphemed God and the king."
Then they carried him out of the city and stoned him to death.
14 Then they sent word to Jezebel,
saying, "Naboth has been stoned and is dead."
15 When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead,
she said to Ahab, "Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth
the Jezreelite, which he refused to sell to you for money,
for Naboth is not alive, but dead."
16 When Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he got up to go down to the vineyard
of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it.
[1] And it came to pass after these things, that Naboth the Jezreelite had a
vineyard, which was in Jezreel, hard by the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.
[2] And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may
have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will
give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I
will give thee the worth of it in money.
[3] And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the
inheritance of my fathers unto thee.
[4] And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word
which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not
give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And he laid him down upon his bed,
and turned away his face, and would eat no bread.
[5] But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit
so sad, that thou eatest no bread?
[6] And he said unto her, Because I spake unto Naboth the Jezreelite, and
said unto him, Give me thy vineyard for money; or else, if it please thee, I
will give thee another vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give
thee my vineyard.
[7] And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of
Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee
the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.
[8] So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, and sealed them with his seal, and
sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles that were in his city,
dwelling with Naboth.
[9] And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on
high among the people:
[10] And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against
him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out,
and stone him, that he may die.
[11] And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who were the
inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was
written in the letters which she had sent unto them.
[12] They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.
[13] And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and
the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the
presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then
they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he
died.
[14] Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead.
[15] And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was
dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of
Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth
is not alive, but dead.
[16] And it came to pass, when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, that Ahab
rose up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take
possession of it.
The Lord Condemns Ahab
17 (Ps 9:12) The word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying:
18 Arise, go down to meet Ahab, king of Israel, who is in Samaria.
He is now in the vineyard of Naboth, where he has gone down to possess it.
19 (1Ki 22:38; 2Sa 12:9) You shall speak to him, saying, "Thus says the Lord:
Have you killed and also taken possession?" And you shall speak to him,
saying, "Thus says the Lord: In the place where dogs licked
the blood of Naboth, dogs will lick your own blood!"
20 (1Ki 18:17; 21:25) Ahab said to Elijah, "Have you found me, my enemy?"
And he answered, "I have found you, because you have sold yourself
to work evil in the sight of the Lord.
21 (1Ki 14:10) 'See, I will bring disaster upon you and will take away
your posterity and will cut off all your males, both free and slave,
who are left in Israel,
22 (1Ki 16:3; 14:16) and will make your house like the house of Jeroboam
the son of Nebat and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah,
for the provocation with which you have provoked Me to anger
and made Israel to sin.'
23 (2Ki 9:10; 9:30-37) "The Lord also spoke of Jezebel, saying,
'The dogs will eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.'
24 (1Ki 14:11; 16:4) "Those from Ahab's family who die in the city
will be eaten by dogs, and those who die in the field will be eaten
by birds of the air."
25 (1Ki 21:20; 16:30-33) But there were none compared to Ahab,
who sold himself to evil deeds in the sight of the Lord,
which Jezebel his wife stirred up.
26 (Ge 15:16; 2Ki 21:11) He performed the most abominable act in following
idols like the Amorites, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel.
27 (2Ki 6:30; Ge 37:34) When Ahab heard those words, he tore his clothes
and put on sackcloth on his flesh and fasted and lay in sackcloth
and walked meekly.
28 The word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
29 (2Ki 9:25-26) "See how Ahab humbles himself before Me?
Because he humbles himself before Me,
I will not bring the disaster during his lifetime,
but during his son's lifetime I will bring the disaster on his household."
[17] And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
[18] Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, which is in Samaria:
behold, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, whither he is gone down to possess
it.
[19] And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou
killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak unto him, saying,
Thus saith the LORD, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth
shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine.
[20] And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he
answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in
the sight of the LORD.
[21] Behold, I will bring evil upon thee, and will take away thy posterity,
and will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that
is shut up and left in Israel,
[22] And will make thine house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat,
and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah, for the provocation
wherewith thou hast provoked me to anger, and made Israel to sin.
[23] And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel
by the wall of Jezreel.
[24] Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that
dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.
[25] But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work
wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
[26] And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all things
as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
[27] And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his
clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth,
and went softly.
[28] And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
[29] Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth
himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: but in his son's
days will I bring the evil upon his house.
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Day 178, 27 June 2025
1) 1 Kings 20, 1 Kings 21
1 Kings 20
Ben-Hadad Attacks Samaria
1 (1Ki 15:18; 15:20) Now Ben-Hadad the king of Aram gathered his army
together. 32 kings were with him, with horses and chariots, and he went up
and besieged Samaria and fought against it.
2 He sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him,
"Thus says Ben-Hadad:
3 Your silver and gold is mine, as are your
most attractive wives and children."
4 The king of Israel answered, "My lord, O king, just as you have said,
I and all that I own are yours."
5 The messengers came again and said, "Thus says Ben-Hadad:
Although I have said that you must give me your silver and gold,
your wives and your children,
6 instead I will send my servants tomorrow about this time,
and they will search your house and the houses of your servants,
and whatever is precious to you, they will put it in their hands
and take it away."
7 (2Ki 5:7) Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land
and said, "Please notice how this man is looking for trouble,
for he has demanded I give him my wives and children
and my silver and gold, and I have not denied his request."
8 All the elders and all the people said to him,
"Do not listen to him or consent to his demands."
9 Therefore he said to the messengers of Ben-Hadad,
"Tell my lord the king: I will comply with the first request of your servant,
but this thing I will not do." And the messengers departed
and brought him word again.
10 (1Ki 19:2; Ex 11:8) Then Ben-Hadad sent messengers to him and said,
"The gods do to me and then some if the dust of Samaria shall suffice
for handfuls for all the people who follow me."
11 (Pr 27:1) The king of Israel answered, "Tell him: Let not he who puts
on his armor boast himself as he who takes it off."
12 (1Ki 16:9; 20:16) When Ben-Hadad heard this message as he was drinking
with the kings in the pavilions, he said to his servants, "Station yourselves!"
And they stationed themselves against the city.
Syria Attacks Israel
1 And Ben-hadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and there
were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up
and besieged Samaria, and warred against it.
2 And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto
him, Thus saith Ben-hadad,
3 Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children,
even the goodliest, are mine.
4 And the king of Israel answered and said, My lord, O king, according to thy
saying, I am thine, and all that I have.
5 And the messengers came again, and said, Thus speaketh Ben-hadad, saying,
Although I have sent unto thee, saying, Thou shalt deliver me thy silver,
and thy gold, and thy wives, and thy children;
6 yet I will send my servants unto thee to morrow about this time, and they
shall search thine house, and the houses of thy servants; and it shall be,
that whatsoever is pleasant in thine eyes, they shall put it in their hand,
and take it away.
7 Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and said, Mark,
I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for
my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold;
and I denied him not.
8 And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken not unto him,
nor consent.
9 Wherefore he said unto the messengers of Ben-hadad, Tell my lord the king,
All that thou didst send for to thy servant at the first I will do: but this
thing I may not do. And the messengers departed, and brought him word again.
10 And Ben-hadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more
also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people
that follow me.
11 And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that
girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.
12 And it came to pass, when Ben-hadad heard this message, as he was drinking,
he and the kings in the pavilions, that he said unto his servants, Set
yourselves in array. And they set themselves in array against the city.
Ahab Defeats Ben-Hadad
13 (1Ki 20:28) Then a prophet came to Ahab king of Israel, saying,
"Thus says the Lord: Have you seen this great multitude?
See, I will deliver it into your hand this day,
and you shall know that I am the Lord."
14 Ahab asked, "By whom?" And he said, "Thus says the Lord:
By the young leaders of the provinces." Then he said,
"Who shall order the battle?" And he answered, "You."
15 Then he counted the young leaders of the provinces,
and they were 232, and after them he counted all the people,
all the children of Israel, and had 7000.
16 They went out at noon. But Ben-Hadad and the 32 kings
who helped him were getting drunk in the pavilions.
17 The young leaders of the provinces went out first.
Ben-Hadad sent out scouts, and they told him,
"Men from Samaria have come out."
18 (2Ki 14:8-12) He said, "If they have come out peacefully, take them alive,
and if they have come out for battle, take them alive."
19 So these young leaders of the provinces came out of the city,
followed by the army.
20 Each one killed his man, and the Arameans fled with Israel pursuing them,
but Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram, escaped on a horse with the horsemen.
21 The king of Israel went out and attacked the horses and chariots
and killed a great number of Arameans.
22 (2Sa 11:1; 1Ki 20:13) The prophet came to the king of Israel and said,
"Go, strengthen yourself and prepare, and see what you do,
for next year the king of Aram will come up against you."
13 And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus
saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will
deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD.
14 And Ahab said, By whom? And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Even by the young
men of the princes of the provinces. Then he said, Who shall order the battle?
And he answered, Thou.
15 Then he numbered the young men of the princes of the provinces, and they
were two hundred and thirty two: and after them he numbered all the people,
even all the children of Israel, being seven thousand.
16 And they went out at noon. But Ben-hadad was drinking himself drunk in
the pavilions, he and the kings, the thirty and two kings that helped him.
17 And the young men of the princes of the provinces went out first; and
Ben-hadad sent out, and they told him, saying, There are men come out
of Samaria.
18 And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or
whether they be come out for war, take them alive.
19 So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of the city,
and the army which followed them.
20 And they slew every one his man: and the Syrians fled; and Israel pursued
them: and Ben-hadad the king of Syria escaped on an horse with the horsemen.
21 And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots,
and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.
22 And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go,
strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest:
for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.
23 (1Ki 14:23) The servants of the king of Aram said to him,
"Their gods are gods of the hills. That is why they were stronger than us,
but if we fight against them in the plain,
we will surely be stronger than they.
24 Do this: Dismiss the kings, each from his position,
and put commanders in their places,
25 and assemble an army like the army that you lost,
horse for horse and chariot for chariot, and we will fight them in the plain
and will surely be stronger than they." And he listened to their advice
and followed it.
26 (2Ki 13:17; 1Ki 20:22) The next year Ben-Hadad assembled the Arameans
and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel.
27 (Jdg 6:5; 1Sa 13:5-8) The children of Israel were assembled and were all
present, and they went against them, and the children of Israel camped
in front of them like two little flocks of kids, while the Arameans filled
the country.
28 (1Ki 20:13; 17:18) A man of God came and spoke to the king of Israel
and said, "Thus says the Lord: Because the Arameans have said,
'The Lord is God of the hills, but He is not God of the valleys,'
I will deliver all this great multitude into your hand,
and you will know that I am the Lord."
29 They camped opposite each other for seven days, and on the seventh day,
the battle was joined. The children of Israel killed a hundred thousand
Aramean footmen in one day.
30 (1Ki 22:25; 2Ch 18:24) But the rest fled into the city of Aphek,
where a wall fell on 27000 of the men who were left.
And Ben-Hadad fled and came into the city into an inner chamber.
31 (Ge 37:34; 2Sa 3:31) His servants said to him, "We have heard that
the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings.
Please let us put sackcloth on our loins and ropes on our heads
and go out to the king of Israel. Perhaps he will spare your life."
32 (1Ki 20:3-6) So they girded sackcloth on their loins and put ropes
on their heads and came to the king of Israel and said,
"Your servant Ben-Hadad says, 'Please let me live.' "
And he said, "Is he still alive? He is my brother!"
33 Now the men were diligently looking for a positive sign
and quickly took hold of it, and they said, "Your brother Ben-Hadad!"
Then he said, "Go. You bring him." Then Ben-Hadad came to him
and got into the chariot.
34 (1Ki 15:20) Ben-Hadad said to him, "I will restore the cities
which my father took from your father, and you shall make streets
for yourself in Damascus, as my father made in Samaria."
Then Ahab said, "I will send you away with this covenant."
So he made a covenant with him and sent him away.
[23] And the servants of the king of Syria said unto him, Their gods are
gods of the hills; therefore they were stronger than we; but let us fight
against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they.
[24] And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place,
and put captains in their rooms:
[25] And number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for
horse, and chariot for chariot: and we will fight against them in the plain,
and surely we shall be stronger than they. And he hearkened unto their
voice, and did so.
[26] And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Ben-hadad numbered
the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel.
[27] And the children of Israel were numbered, and were all present, and
went against them: and the children of Israel pitched before them like two
little flocks of kids; but the Syrians filled the country.
[28] And there came a man of God, and spake unto the king of Israel, and
said, Thus saith the LORD, Because the Syrians have said, The LORD is God of
the hills, but he is not God of the valleys, therefore will I deliver all
this great multitude into thine hand, and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
[29] And they pitched one over against the other seven days. And so it was,
that in the seventh day the battle was joined: and the children of Israel
slew of the Syrians an hundred thousand footmen in one day.
[30] But the rest fled to Aphek, into the city; and there a wall fell upon
twenty and seven thousand of the men that were left. And Ben-hadad fled, and
came into the city, into an inner chamber.
[31] And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that the
kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings: let us, I pray thee, put
sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of
Israel: peradventure he will save thy life.
[32] So they girded sackcloth on their loins, and put ropes on their heads,
and came to the king of Israel, and said, Thy servant Ben-hadad saith, I
pray thee, let me live. And he said, Is he yet alive? he is my brother.
[33] Now the men did diligently observe whether any thing would come from
him, and did hastily catch it: and they said, Thy brother Ben-hadad. Then he
said, Go ye, bring him. Then Ben-hadad came forth to him; and he caused him
to come up into the chariot.
[34] And Ben-hadad said unto him, The cities, which my father took from thy
father, I will restore; and thou shalt make streets for thee in Damascus, as
my father made in Samaria. Then said Ahab, I will send thee away with this
covenant. So he made a covenant with him, and sent him away.
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6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2026 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 26 of the Month
a) Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ (Matt 5:16
16 Let your light so shine before men that they may
see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your
good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
)
b) Pray for the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut
I) Pray for the leaders of Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut,
that God's Spirit would influence then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge
of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to know when you are on Lord Jesus Christ's side,
he is your victory and protection in Battle.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me to love others -
regardless of differences - as my neighbour."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the eternity starts now.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as provider of needs.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord of Truth.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that the Bible will be fully translated into Dhivehi, the primary
language of citizens in
the
Maldives.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association
Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools
Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 6 - Eternal Life, Beginning now
John 10:28 - I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,
nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand.
28 and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish,
neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
In C.S. Lewis's The Great Divorce, one of the Spirits in heaven, identifying
himself as George MacDonald, makes some startling statements on the nature of
eternal life. Depending upon the individual's choice for or against Christ,
MacDonald says, everything in life takes on the character of haven or hell.
"At the end of ALL THINGS, when the sun rises here (in heaven) and the twilight
turns to blackness down there, the Blessed will say, 'We have never lived
anywhere except in Heaven,' and the Lost, 'We were always in Hell.'
And both will speak truly" - From the Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis.
Lewis was not trying to make a theological case, but to demonstrate
a principle: eternal life begins now.
The choices that we make for or against obedience to God, the life we live,
the patterns we establish, all move us in one direction of the other.
And when we have decided to choose obedience to God (the forsakeness of sin),
when we give ourselves fully into his hands, he is able to take the worst of
circumstances and redeem them for our good, use them to mature us in his image.
Again Jesus says in John 10:28
"I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,
nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand. "
In Christ is a very secure place to be. No experience is lost, no pain is
wasted. Everything in our lives is redeemed by God for our benefit.
Application
a) How have I experienced the truth that "eternal life begins now"?
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 5 Called by Name
Isaiah 43:1
1 But now, thus says the Lord who created you, O Jacob,
and He who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name; you are Mine.
1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob,
and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not:
for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
Eric, age 4, somehow lost his mother in a large and busy department store.
Found sobbing under a coat rack, the boy tried to tell the security guard
where he was when he got separated from his mother. Finally the guard said,
"what's your name, Son? Who do you belong to?"
The child brightened a bit, gave the guard his name, and within minutes
the frantic mother was reunited with her lost son.
One of the first questions we are asked, both as children and adults, is
"What is your name?" - that is, "Who are you? Who do you belong to?"
Children bear the name of their parents, and most women,
except for professional reasons,
take the name of their husbands when they marry.
Our names are our primary method of identification;
they connect us with our heritage and those we love.
In Isaiah 43:1, God declares that we belong to him.
The Lord who created us and formed us says,
"I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine." God's
right of ownership in our lives extends beyond the bond of family and friends,
of parent, child, or spouse. We belong first to him;
we are called by him into oneness with him.
The Scripture is filled with images of the Lord's care for us;
when we are lost, he does
not wait for us to find him,
but takes the initiative, like a loving parent
to seek us out. That declaration of belonging can give us
a strong sense of security in our lives. God loves us;
he will never let us go.
Application
a) What experiences have I had of being lost of abandoned?
b) How can today's verse help me find security in belonging to God?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Philip 4:19
19 (Ro 2:4) But my God shall supply your every need according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according
to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Reconciling Peace
Ps 85:8-13
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will hear what God the Lord will speak,
for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints,
but let them not turn again to folly.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely His salvation is near to them who fear Him,
that glory may dwell in our land.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Mercy and truth have met together;
righteousness and peace have kissed.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Truth springs from the ground,
and righteousness looks down from the sky.
12 Yes, the Lord gives that which is good,
and our land shall yield its increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before Him
and prepare a way for His footsteps.
8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak:
For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints:
But let them not turn again to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him;
That glory may dwell in our land.
10 Mercy and truth are met together;
Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11 Truth shall spring out of the earth;
And righteousness shall look down from heaven.
12 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good;
And our land shall yield her increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before him;
And shall set us in the way of his steps.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
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1 Kings 18
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
16 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him. And Ahab went to meet Elijah.
17 (Jos 7:25; 1Ki 21:20) When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him,
"Are you he that troubles Israel?"
18 (2Ch 15:2; 1Ki 9:9) And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you
and your father's house, in that you have forsaken the commandments
of the Lord and you have followed the Baals.
19 (Jos 19:26; 1Ki 16:33) Now send word out and gather for me all Israel
on Mount Carmel, along with the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal
and the four hundred prophets of Asherah who eat at Jezebel's table."
20 So Ahab called out all the children of Israel a
nd gathered the prophets together on Mount Carmel.
21 (Jos 24:15; 2Ki 17:41) Elijah came to all the people and said,
"How long will you stay between two opinions?
If the Lord is God, follow Him, but if Baal, then follow him."
And the people did not say a word.
22 (1Ki 19:10; 19:14) Then Elijah said to the people, "I alone remain
a prophet of the Lord, but Baal's prophets number 450 men.
23 Therefore, let them give us two bulls, and let them choose one bull
for themselves and cut it in pieces and lay it on some wood, but do not
light a fire under it, and I will prepare the other bull, lay it on some wood,
and not light a fire underneath it.
24 (1Ki 18:38; 1Ch 21:26) And you call on the name of your gods,
and I will call on the name of the Lord, and the God that answers by fire,
let Him be God." And all the people answered and said, "It is well spoken."
25 Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, "Choose one bull for yourselves
and prepare it first, for there are many of you, and call on
the name of your god, but do not light a fire underneath."
26 (Jer 10:5; 1Co 8:4) They took the bull which was given to them,
and they prepared it and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon,
saying, "O Baal, hear us." But there was no voice, and no one answered.
And they leaped upon the altar which was made.
27 By noon, Elijah mocked them, saying, "Cry out loud, for he is a god.
Either he is talking or is gone away or is on a journey,
or perhaps he is asleep and needs to be awakened."
28 (Lev 19:28; Dt 14:1) They cried out loud and cut themselves with knives
and spears according to their custom until the blood gushed out on them.
29 (Ex 29:41; 1Ki 18:26) And as midday passed, they prophesied
until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice.
But there was no voice. No one answered; no one paid attention.
30 (1Ki 19:10; 19:14) Elijah said to all the people, "Come near to me."
And all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the Lord
that was broken down.
31 (Ge 32:28; 35:10) Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number
of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the Lord came saying,
"Israel shall be your name,"
32 (Col 3:17) and he built an altar in the name of the Lord with stones,
and he made a trench around the altar, so deep that it could contain two seahs
[Likely about 24 pounds, or 11 kilograms.] of seed.
33 (Ge 22:9; Lev 1:6-8) He arranged the wood and cut the bull in pieces
and laid him on the wood and said, "Fill four barrels with water,
and pour it on the burnt sacrifice and on the wood."
34 He said, "Do it a second time," and they did it a second time.
And he said, "Do it a third time," and they did it the third time.
35 The water ran all around the altar and also filled the trench with water.
36 (Ex 3:6; 1Ki 8:43) At the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice,
Elijah the prophet came near and said, "The Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac,
and of Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel
and that I am Your servant and that I have done all these things at Your word.
37 Hear me, O Lord, hear me, so that this people may know that
You are the Lord God and that You have turned their hearts back again."
38 (Lev 9:24; Jdg 6:21) Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt
sacrifice and the wood and the stones and the dust and licked up the water
that was in the trench.
39 (1Ki 18:24; 18:21) When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces
and said, "The Lord, He is God! The Lord, He is God!"
40 (Dt 13:5; 18:20) Elijah said to them, "Arrest the prophets of Baal,
and do not let one of them escape." And they arrested them,
and Elijah brought them down to the Kishon brook and executed them there.
16 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him: and Ahab went to meet Elijah.
17 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art
thou he that troubleth Israel?
18 And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's
house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast
followed Baalim.
19 Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel,
and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty,
and the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at Jezebel's table.
Mount Carmel
20 So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets
together unto mount Carmel.
21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between
two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him.
And the people answered him not a word.
22 Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet
of the LORD; but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men.
23 Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose one bullock
for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay it on wood, and put no fire
under: and I will dress the other bullock, and lay it on wood, and put no
fire under:
24 and call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of
the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all
the people answered and said, It is well spoken.
25 And Elijah said unto the prophets of Baal, Choose you one bullock for
yourselves, and dress it first; for ye are many; and call on the name of
your gods, but put no fire under.
26 And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it,
and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal,
hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon
the altar which was made.
27 And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud:
for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in
a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked.
28 And they cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with knives
and lancets, till the blood gushed out upon them.
29 And it came to pass, when midday was past, and they prophesied until the
time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that there was neither voice,
nor any to answer, nor any that regarded.
30 And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people
came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was
broken down.
31 And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of
the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall
be thy name:
32 and with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: and he made
a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed.
33 And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid him
on the wood, and said, Fill four barrels with water, and pour it on the
burnt sacrifice, and on the wood.
34 And he said, Do it the second time. And they did it the second time.
And he said, Do it the third time. And they did it the third time.
35 And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also
with water.
36 And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice,
that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac,
and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel,
and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.
37 Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD
God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again.
38 Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice,
and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was
in the trench.
39 And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said,
The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God.
40 And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them
escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon,
and slew them there.
End of the Drought
41 Elijah said to Ahab, "Get up, eat and drink, for there is a sound
of a heavy rainfall."
42 So Ahab got up to eat and drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel,
and he threw himself down on the ground and put his face between his knees.
43 And he said to his servant, "Go up now, and look toward the sea."
And he went up and looked and said, "There is nothing."
And he said, "Go again," seven times.
44 (Lk 12:54) On the seventh time, he said, "A small cloud as small
as a man's hand is rising out of the sea."
And he said, "Go up and say to Ahab, 'Mount your chariot and get down,
so that the rain does not stop you.' "
45 In the meantime, the sky turned black with clouds and wind,
and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode and went to Jezreel.
46 (2Ki 3:15; 4:29) The hand of the Lord was on Elijah, and he girded up
his loins and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a
sound of abundance of rain.
42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top
of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face
between his knees,
43 and said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up,
and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.
44 And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there
ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man's hand. And he said, Go up,
say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down, that the rain stop
thee not.
45 And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with
clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode,
and went to Jezreel.
46 And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins,
and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
1 Kings 19
Elijah Flees From Jezebel
1 (1Ki 18:40) And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done
and how he had executed all the prophets with the sword.
2 (Ru 1:17; 1Ki 20:10) Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying,
"So let the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life
as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time."
3 (Ge 21:31) When he saw that she was serious, he arose and ran for his life
to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there.
4 (Nu 11:15; Jnh 4:8) But he went a day's journey into the wilderness
and came and sat down under a juniper tree and asked that he might die,
saying, "It is enough! Now, O Lord, take my life,
for I am not better than my fathers."
5 As he lay and slept under the juniper tree, an angel touched him
and said to him, "Arise and eat."
6 (Mt 4:11) He looked, and there was a cake baked on coals and a jar of water
at his head. And he ate and drank and then lay down again.
7 The angel of the Lord came again a second time and touched him and said,
"Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you."
8 (Ex 34:28; 3:1; 24:18) He arose and ate and drank and went in the strength
of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb, the mountain of God.
On Mount Horeb
1 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had
slain all the prophets with the sword.
2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me,
and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow
about this time.
3 And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to
Beer-sheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there.
4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat
down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die;
and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better
than my fathers.
5 And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel
touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.
6 And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baken on the coals,
and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink,
and laid him down again.
7 And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him,
and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.
8 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that
meat forty days and forty nights unto Hor
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1 Kings 19
Elijah Hears the Lord
9 (Ex 33:21-22; 1Ki 19:13) He came to a cave and camped there,
and the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him,
"Why are you here, Elijah?"
10 (1Ki 18:4; 18:22; Nu 25:13) And he said, "I have been very zealous
for the Lord, Lord of Hosts, for the children of Israel have forsaken
Your covenant, thrown down Your altars, and killed Your prophets
with the sword, and I alone am left, and they seek to take my life."
11 (Ex 24:12; Eze 1:4) He said, "Go and stand on the mountain
before the Lord."
And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind split
the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord,
but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind, an earthquake came,
but the Lord was not in the earthquake.
12 (Job 4:16; Zec 4:6) And after the earthquake, a fire came, but the Lord
was not in the fire, and after the fire, a still, small voice.
13 (1Ki 19:9) When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak
and went out and stood in the entrance to the cave.
And a voice came to him and said, "Why are you here, Elijah?"
14 And he said, "I have been very zealous for the Lord, Lord of Hosts,
because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, thrown down
Your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I alone am left,
and they seek to take my life."
15 (2Ki 8:7-15) The Lord said to him, "Go, return on the road through
the Wilderness of Damascus, and when you arrive, anoint Hazael
to be king over Aram.
16 (1Ki 19:19-21; 2Ki 2:9) And you shall anoint Jehu, the son of Nimshi,
to be king over Israel, and you shall anoint Elisha, the son of Shaphat
of Abel Meholah, to be prophet in your place.
17 (2Ki 8:12; 13:3) He who escapes the sword of Hazael will be killed
by Jehu, and he who escapes the sword of Jehu will be killed by Elisha.
18 (Hos 13:2) Still, I have preserved seven thousand men in Israel for Myself,
all of whose knees have not bowed to Baal
and whose mouths have not kissed him."
9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word
of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?
10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the
children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars,
and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left;
and they seek my life, to take it away.
11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD.
And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent
the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but
the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake;
but the LORD was not in the earthquake:
12 and after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire:
and after the fire a still small voice.
13 And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his
mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold,
there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?
14 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because
the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars,
and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left;
and they seek my life, to take it away.
15 And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness
of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria:
16 and Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel:
and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah shalt thou anoint to be
prophet in thy room.
17 And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael
shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha
slay.
18 Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have
not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.
The Call of Elisha
19 (2Ki 2:8; 1Sa 28:14) So he departed from there and found Elisha
the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen
before him and he with the twelfth, and Elijah passed by him
and threw his cloak on him.
20 (Mt 8:21-22; Lk 9:61-62) He left the oxen and ran after Elijah and said,
"Please let me kiss my father and mother, and then I will follow you."
And he said to him, "Go back, for what have I done to you?"
21 (2Sa 24:22) So he returned from following him and took a yoke of oxen
and sacrificed them and boiled their flesh with the yokes from the oxen
and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he got up and went after Elijah
and ministered to him.
19 So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was
plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth:
and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him.
20 And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me,
I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee.
And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?
21 And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them,
and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto
the people, and they did eat.
Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.
2) Our Daily Bread for 26 June 2026 titled
Who's My Neighbour?
Luke 10:29-37
The Good Samaritan
29 (Lk 16:15) But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus,
"And who is my neighbour?"
30 Jesus answered, "A man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho
and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing
and wounded him and departed, leaving him half dead.
31 By chance a priest came down that way. And when he saw him,
he passed by on the other side.
32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to that place, looked at him
and passed by on the other side.
33 (Mt 10:5) But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was.
And when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
34 and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine.
Then he set him on his own donkey and brought him to an inn,
and took care of him.
35 The next day when he departed, he took out two denarii
(Gk. denarius, a coin worth about a day's wage.)
and gave them to the innkeeper and said to him, 'Take care of him.
I will repay you whatever else you spend when I return.'
36 " ow which of these three do you think was a neighbor to him
who fell among the thieves?"
37 (2Co 8:9; 1Pe 2:21) He said, "The one who showed mercy on him."
Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
[29] But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my
neighbour?
[30] And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to
Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and
wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
[31] And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he
saw him, he passed by on the other side.
[32] And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on
him, and passed by on the other side.
[33] But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when
he saw him, he had compassion on him,
[34] And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and
set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
[35] And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave
them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou
spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
[36] Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that
fell among the thieves?
[37] And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go,
and do thou likewise.
An elderly woman became unconscious on a hot sidewalk after a terrible fall.
Several people stopped to help. One called 911. Another gently placed a coat
under her head. Others put towels under her arms, and still another held an
umbrella over her head until paramedics arrived. The person who posted the
video wrote that it was an especially heartwarming scene because those who
stopped included people of different ages and ethnicities - all working
together to help someone in distress.
When an expert in God's law asked Jesus who his neighbour was (Luke 10:29) -
that is, who he was obligated to show love to - Jesus told a story of a man
badly beaten by robbers, lying near death by the side of the
road (vv. 30-31). A priest and then a Levite approached, but both passed by on
the other side. Finally, a Samaritan stopped to help. What made this so
unusual was that Jews and Samaritans had a bitter history of scorn for each
other. Yet it was the Samaritan who stopped
and "took pity" on the man (v. 33).
After telling this parable, Jesus asked which was a neighbor to the fallen
man. The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him" (v. 37).
Jesus told him, and us, "Go and do likewise."
May God help us see that everyone we meet is our neighbour,
another human created by Him and deserving of our aid.
By: Alyson Kieda
Reflect & Pray
To whom do you find it difficult to be a good neighbour?
How does Jesus show what it means to be a loving neighbor to others?
Dear God, please help me to love others -
regardless of differences - as my neighbour.