Dave Yadallee's personal blog

Day 258, 15 September 2025



1) Ezra 5:1, Haggai 1, Haggai 2:1-9, Zechariah 1:1-6,

Haggai 2:10-19, Ezra 5:2, Haggai 2:20-23, Zechariah 1:7-21



Ezra 5:1



Restoration of the Temple Resumed



1 Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied

to the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel

who was over them.



[1] Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of

Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the

name of the God of Israel, even unto them.



Haggai 1



Haggai 1

God's Command to Rebuild the Temple

1 (Ezr 2:2; 3:2; 3:8) In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month,

on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came

by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel,

governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak,

the high priest, saying,

2 Thus says the Lord of Hosts: These people say, The time has not yet come

to rebuild the house of the Lord.

3 (Ezr 5:1) Then the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying:

4 (2Sa 7:2; Ps 132:3-5) Is it time for you yourselves to live in paneled

houses, while this house lies in ruins?

5 (La 3:40) Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of Hosts: Consider your ways.

6 (Hag 2:16; Zec 8:10) You have sown much, and harvested little. You eat,

but you do not have enough; you drink, but you are not filled with drink;

you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages earns

wages to put them into a bag with holes.

7 (Hag 1:5) Thus says the Lord of Hosts: Consider your ways.

8 (Ps 132:13-14; Hag 2:7) Go up to the mountain and bring wood

and rebuild the house, that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified,

says the Lord.

9 (Hag 1:4; Isa 40:7) You looked for much, and it came to little;

and when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why? says the Lord of Hosts.

Because of My house that lies in ruins while each of you runs to his own house.

10 (Lev 26:19; Dt 28:23-24) Therefore the heavens above you have withheld

the dew, and the earth has withheld its crops.

11 (Hag 2:17; Dt 28:22) I called for a drought on the land and the mountains,

on the grain, on the new wine, on the oil, on what the ground brings forth,

on men, on livestock, and on all the labor of your hands.



Haggai 1

[1] In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the

first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet

unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua

the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying,

[2] Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time

is not come, the time that the LORD's house should be built.

[3] Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,

[4] Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this

house lie waste?

[5] Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.

[6] Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not

enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but

there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it

into a bag with holes.

[7] Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.

[8] Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I

will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the LORD.

[9] Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought

it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of hosts. Because of

mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house.

[10] Therefore the heaven over you is stayed from dew, and the earth is

stayed from her fruit.

[11] And I called for a drought upon the land, and upon the mountains,

and upon the corn, and upon the new wine, and upon the oil, and upon

that which the ground bringeth forth, and upon men, and upon cattle, and

upon all the labour of the hands.



The People Obey God's Command



12 (Isa 50:10; Hag 1:14) Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua

the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people,

obeyed the voice of the Lord their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet,

as the Lord their God had sent him. And the people feared the Lord.

13 (Ps 46:11; Isa 41:10) Then Haggai, the messenger of the Lord, spoke

the message of the Lord to the people, saying: I am with you, says the Lord.

14 (Hag 1:1; Ezr 5:2) Andthe Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabeltheson

of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua

the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant

of the people. And they came and worked on thehouse of the Lord of Hosts

their God,

15 (Hag 1:1) on the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year

of King Darius.



[12] Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech,

the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the

LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God

had sent him, and the people did fear before the LORD.

[13] Then spake Haggai the LORD's messenger in the LORD's message unto the

people, saying, I am with you, saith the LORD.

[14] And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel,

governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high

priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and

did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,

[15] In the four and twentieth day of the sixth month, in the second year of

Darius the king.



Haggai 2:1-9



The Future Glory of the Temple



1 (Hag 1:1) In the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month,

the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying:

2 (Hag 1:1) Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah,

and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant

of the people, saying:

3 (Ezr 3:12) Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory?

How do you see it now? Is it not, in your eyes, as nothing in comparison?

4 (Zec 8:9; 2Sa 5:10) Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, says the Lord,

and be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong all you

people of the land, says the Lord. Work, for I am with you, says the Lord

of Hosts.

5 (Ne 9:20; Ex 29:45-46) According to the covenant that I made with you

when you came out of Egypt, so My Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.

6 (Isa 10:25; 29:17) For thus says the Lord of Hosts: Once more,

in a little while, I will shake the heavens and earth, the sea and dry land.

7 (1Ki 8:11; Isa 60:7) And I will shake all the nations, and they will come

with the wealth of all nations, and I will fill this house with glory,

says the Lord of Hosts.

8 (Isa 60:17) The silver is mine, and the gold is Mine,

says the Lord of Hosts.

9 (Isa 9:6-7) The glory of this latter house will be greater than the former,

says the Lord of Hosts. And in this place I will give peace,

says the Lord of Hosts.



[1] In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came

the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying,

[2] Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to

Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the

people, saying,

[3] Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do

ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing?

[4] Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O

Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of

the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of

hosts:

[5] According to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of

Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not.

[6] For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I

will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land;

[7] And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come:

and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts.

[8] The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.

[9] The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former,

saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD

of hosts.



Zechariah 1:1-6



1 (Ne 12:4; Mt 23:3) 5In the eighth month,

during the second year of King Darius,

the word of the Lord came to the prophet Zechariah,

son of Berekiah, son of Iddo, saying:



A Call to Repentance



2 (Jer 44:6) The Lord was very angry with your fathers,

3 (Mal 3:7; Isa 31:6) so you will say to them, Thus says the Lord of Hosts:

Return to Me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of Hosts.

4 (Ps 78:8; 2Ch 36:15-16) Do not be like your fathers to whom the former

prophets cried, "Thus says the Lord of Hosts: Turn away from your evil ways

and deeds!" But they did not listen or pay attention to Me, says the Lord.

5 So where are your fathers, and do the prophets live forever?

6 (La 2:17; Dt 28:15 )Surely My words and statutes that I commanded

to My servants, the prophets, did they not persuade your fathers?

They turned back and said, "Whatever the Lord of Hosts planned to do

to us according to our ways and deeds, so He has done to us."



[1] In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of

the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the

prophet, saying,

[2] The LORD hath been sore displeased with your fathers.

[3] Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye

unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the

LORD of hosts.

[4] Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets have cried,

saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye now from your evil ways,

and from your evil doings: but they did not hear, nor hearken unto me,

saith the LORD.

[5] Your fathers, where are they? and the prophets, do they live for ever?

[6] But my words and my statutes, which I commanded my servants the

prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers? and they returned and

said, Like as the LORD of hosts thought to do unto us, according to our

ways, and according to our doings, so hath he dealt with us.





Haggai 2:10-19



Blessings on a Defiled People



10 (Hag 2:20; 1:1) On the 24th day of the ninth month,

in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet,

saying:

11 (Lev 10:10-11; Mal 2:7) Thus says the Lord of Hosts:

Now ask the priests concerning the law, saying,

12 (Lev 6:27; Mt 23:19) If a man carries holy meat in the fold of his garment,

and touches with his fold bread or stew, or wine or oil, or any food,

will it become holy?

The priests answered, "No."

13 Then Haggai said, "If one who is unclean by contact with a dead body

touches any of these, will it become unclean?"

The priests answered, "It will become unclean."

14 (Pr 15:8; Isa 1:11-15) Then Haggai said, So it is with this people,

and so it is with this nation before Me, says the Lord,

and so with every work of their hands; and what they offer there is unclean.

15 (Hag 1:5; Ezr 3:10) Now consider from this day onward: from before stone

was laid upon stone in the temple of the Lord,

16 (Hag 1:6) from those days when one came to a heap of twenty measures,

there were but ten. When one came to the wine vat to draw fifty measures,

there were but twenty.

17 (Dt 28:22; 1Ki 8:37) I struck you and all the labor of your hands

with blight and mildew and hail; yet you did not turn to Me.

18 (Zec 8:9; Hag 2:15) Consider from this day onward, from the 24th day

of the ninth month, from the day when the foundation of the temple

of the Lord was laid, consider:

19 (Ps 128:1-5; Mal 3:10) Isthe seed yet in the barn?

As of yet, the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree

have yielded nothing. But from this day on I will bless you.



[10] In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of

Darius, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,

[11] Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Ask now the priests concerning the law,

saying,

[12] If one bear holy flesh in the skirt of his garment, and with his skirt

do touch bread, or pottage, or wine, or oil, or any meat, shall it be holy?

And the priests answered and said, No.

[13] Then said Haggai, If one that is unclean by a dead body touch any of

these, shall it be unclean? And the priests answered and said, It shall be

unclean.

[14] Then answered Haggai, and said, So is this people, and so is this

nation before me, saith the LORD; and so is every work of their hands; and

that which they offer there is unclean.

[15] And now, I pray you, consider from this day and upward, from before a

stone was laid upon a stone in the temple of the LORD:

[16] Since those days were, when one came to an heap of twenty measures,

there were but ten: when one came to the pressfat for to draw out fifty

vessels out of the press, there were but twenty.

[17] I smote you with blasting and with mildew and with hail in all the

labours of your hands; yet ye turned not to me, saith the LORD.

[18] Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and twentieth day

of the ninth month, even from the day that the foundation of the LORD's

temple was laid, consider it.

[19] Is the seed yet in the barn? yea, as yet the vine, and the fig tree,

and the pomegranate, and the olive tree, hath not brought forth: from this

day will I bless you.





Ezra 5:2



2 (Ezr 3:2; 6:14) Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Joshua the son

of Jozadak rose up and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem,

and the prophets of God were with them, helping them.



[2] Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of

Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and

with them were the prophets of God helping them.



Haggai 2:20-23





The Promise of God to Zerubbabel



20 The word of the Lord came a second time to Haggai

on the 24th day of the month:

21 (Ezr 5:2; Hag 1:1) Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying,

I will shake the heavens and the earth.

22 (Mic 5:10; Jdg 7:22) I will overthrow the throne of the kingdoms.

I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations.

I will overthrow the chariots and their riders. The horses and their riders

will come down, every one by the sword of his brother.

23 (Isa 43:10; 42:1) On that day, says the Lord of Hosts, I will take you,

O Zerubbabel My servant, the son of Shealtiel, says the Lord,

and I will make you like a signet ring; for I have chosen you,

says the Lord of Hosts.



[20] And again the word of the LORD came unto Haggai in the four and

twentieth day of the month, saying,

[21] Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, I will shake the

heavens and the earth;

[22] And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the

strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots,

and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come

down, every one by the sword of his brother.

[23] In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel,

my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the LORD, and will make thee as a

signet: for I have chosen thee, saith the LORD of hosts.



Zechariah 1:7-21



Vision of the Horsemen



7 (Zec 1:1) On the 24th day, in the eleventh month, which is the month Shebat,

during the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to the prophet

Zechariah, son of Berekiah, son of Iddo:

8 (Rev 6:4; Zec 6:2-7; Isa 41:19) I saw during the night a man riding on

a red horse. But he was standing among the myrtle trees that were

in the ravine, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses.

9 (Zec 4:4-5; 1:19) And I said, "What are these, my lord?"

Then the angel who was speaking with me said,

"I will show you what these are."

10 (Zec 1:11; 6:5-8) Then the man who was standing among the myrtle trees

responded and said, "These are the ones whom the Lord has sent out to walk to

and fro on the earth."

11 (Zec 1:10; 1:8) They answered and said to the angel of the Lord

who was standing among the myrtle trees,

"We have gone to and fro on the earth,

and all the earth is resting and peaceful."

12 (Ps 102:13; Jer 29:10) Then the angel of the Lord said,

"How much longer, O Lord of Hosts, will You withhold mercy

from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah with which

You have been angry these seventy years?"

13 (Isa 40:1-2; Jer 29:10) And the Lord answered the angel speaking

to me with good and comforting words.

14 (Joel 2:18; Isa 40:6) So the angel who spoke with me said, Cry out,

saying: Thus says the Lord of Hosts: I have a great jealousy

for Jerusalem and Zion.

15 (Isa 54:8; Zec 1:2) And I have a great anger for those nations

who are at ease, for while I was angry but a little,

they helped to increase evil.

16 (Zec 4:9; 8:3) Therefore thus says the Lord: I have returned to Jerusalem

with mercy, and My house will be built in it, says the Lord of Hosts,

and a measuring line will be stretched over Jerusalem.

17 (Isa 51:3; Zec 2:12) Cry out again, saying, Thus says the Lord of Hosts:

Yet again My cities will overflow with goodness,

and again the Lord will comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem.



[7] Upon the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month, which is the

month Sebat, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD

unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,

[8] I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he

stood among the myrtle trees that were in the bottom; and behind him

were there red horses, speckled, and white.

[9] Then said I, O my lord, what are these? And the angel that talked with

me said unto me, I will shew thee what these be.

[10] And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, These

are they whom the LORD hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth.

[11] And they answered the angel of the LORD that stood among the myrtle

trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold,

all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest.

[12] Then the angel of the LORD answered and said, O LORD of hosts, how long

wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against

which thou hast had indignation these threescore and ten years?

[13] And the LORD answered the angel that talked with me with good words

and comfortable words.

[14] So the angel that communed with me said unto me, Cry thou, saying, Thus

saith the LORD of hosts; I am jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with a

great jealousy.

[15] And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I

was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction.

[16] Therefore thus saith the LORD; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies:

my house shall be built in it, saith the LORD of hosts, and a line shall be

stretched forth upon Jerusalem.

[17] Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through

prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion,

and shall yet choose Jerusalem.





The Vision of the Horns and Craftsmen



18 And I then lifted up my eyes, and I saw four horns.

19 (Zec 1:21; 1:9) And I said to the angel speaking to me, "What are these?"

And he answered, "These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel,

and Jerusalem."

20 Then the Lord showed me four craftsmen.

21 (Ps 75:4-5; Zec 1:19) And I said, "What are these coming to do?"

And he said, "These are the horns that scattered Judah

after which no one could raise his head; and these four craftsmen

have come to terrify and throw down the horns of the nations

who lifted up their horn against the land of Judah to scatter it."



[18] Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and behold four horns.

[19] And I said unto the angel that talked with me, What be these? And he

answered me, These are the horns which have scattered Judah, Israel, and

Jerusalem.

[20] And the LORD shewed me four carpenters.

[21] Then said I, What come these to do? And he spake, saying, These are the

horns which have scattered Judah, so that no man did lift up his head: but

these are come to fray them, to cast out the horns of the Gentiles, which

lifted up their horn over the land of Judah to scatter it.



2) Our Daily Bread for 15 September 2026 titled Be Patient By: John Blase



Ephesians 4:1-6



1 (Eph 3:1; Col 1:10) I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, exhort you to

walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you were called.

2 (Col 3:12-13; Ac 20:19) With all humility, meekness, and patience,

bearing with one another in love,

3 be eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

4 (Eph 1:18; 2:16) There is one body and one Spirit, even as you were called

in one hope of your calling,

5 (1Co 8:6; Mt 28:19) one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

6 (Ro 11:36; 1Co 12:6) one God and Father of all, who is above all,

and through all, and in you all.



[1] I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy

of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

[2] With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one

another in love;

[3] Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

[4] There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of

your calling;

[5] One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

[6] One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you

all.



Shiro Oguni once visited a group home for adults with dementia. Heartbroken at

their isolation from the hum of society, he felt there ought to be a better

way. Oguni's creative genius led to what is known as the Restaurant of

Mistaken Orders, an actual restaurant with this added twist - all the wait

staff struggle with memory loss. Yes, you read that correctly. Every person in

that pivotal role, which requires a strong memory, suffers in that exact area.

Now, from the usual business perspective, the results were poor - 37 percent

of the time, the guests did not receive what they ordered. But those guests

also expect such problems, so they understand. After these "surprises,"

apologies and hearty laughter ensue, and customers leave happy.



Paul writes, "Be patient" (Ephesians 4:2) - and we all know that's so much

easier said than done because it involves bearing with each other, a word that

can mean everything from "carrying" to "enduring" to "supporting." In other

words, effort is involved. Yet if the effort has its source in God's love as

opposed to our own strength, the burden is lightened and leads to a

lighthearted way of living, full of surprises and apologies and even laughter.

It's a way of living where you may not get what you asked for, but you end up

getting what we all really want -"a life worthy of the calling you have

received" (v. 1).



Reflect & Pray



Who are two people you have little to no patience for? How will you show them

patience this week?



Dear God, I want to be patient. Please help my impatience.



For further study, read Speaking in the Love of the Spirit at odbm.org.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 3 The song of Exaltation



Exodus 15:2



2 The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation.

He is my God, and I will praise Him; my father's God, and I will exalt Him.



2 The LORD is my strength and song, And he is become my salvation:

He is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation;

My father's God, and I will exalt him.



The world is full of music that communicates human emotion:

love, joy, sadness, separation.

A love song makes us misty-eyed; a song of protest arouses anger; a song

describing loss stimulates feelings of hurt and abandonment.

Music is a powerful force to sway the human spirit.

Exodus 15:2 indicates that God should be the source of the songs in our hearts.

Human emotions vacillate; human relationships disappoint,

but God is our "strength" and our "song".

To exalt the Lord includes many different type of "songs".

"I can't carry a tune in a bucket," one woman complained.

"How can I sing to the Lord anything that will be pleasing to him?"

But the Lord does not delight in the professionalism of our songs,

but in the motivation of our hearts. We can "sing to the Lord"

when we enjoy a Bach organ piece played for his glory.

We can exalt him in the words of Scripture - either remembered or sung.

We can worship him by enjoying the songs of others.

The key to making the Lord our song is exaltation. When our thoughts

lift him up in praise, we are singing a song of exaltation to the Lord.

When God is exalted in our songs, in our hearts, and in our thoughts,

that focus gives strength to our lives. We can face the difficulties

that are an inevitable part of experience,

because God is our "strength and our song".



Application



a) What is the difference between a song that is professionally performed

and one that exalts the Lord?



b) What practical steps can I take to

make my daily life a "song of praise" to God?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Luke 16:10-12



10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful

also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also

in much.

11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who will give you that which is your own?"



10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:

and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who shall give you that which is your own?



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



God's Reconciling Peace



Col 3:12-17



12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another

and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,

even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,

which is the bond of perfection.

15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,

to which also you are called in one body,

rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.



12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have

a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye

are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God and the Father by him.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Nova Scotia



Total population 942700

Muslim population (est.) 14629



With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is

a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,

a harvest field in itself.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations



- in and around Halifax and other cities



- on university campuses



- for new workers among Muslims



- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.



- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them



- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims



Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia

with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas

(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques

in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.



Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of

newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration

has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic

is the second most spoken language in Halifax.



while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000

in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population

somewhere between 25000 to 30000.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



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

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



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



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



http://www.ehc.ca



15th Day of the Month



a) Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous

standards of living (John 16: 8 - 11



8 "When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment:

9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me;

10 of righteousness, because I am going to My Father,

and you will see Me no more;

11 and of judgment, because the ruler of this world stands condemned."



8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,

and of righteousness, and of judgment:

9 of sin, because they believe not on me;

10 of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

11 of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

)



b) Pray for the province of Nova Scotia



I) Pray for the leaders of Nova Scotia, that God's Spirit would influence

them to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.

( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4

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

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

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

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

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our

Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)

who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.



1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet

and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray for Him to rebuild your spiritual life.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, I want to be patient. Please help my impatience."



Pray to the Lord and exalt Him.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be faithful in all you do.



Pray to the Lord and pray to bear one anothers burdens.



Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations



- in and around Halifax and other cities



- on university campuses



- for new workers among Muslims



- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.



- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them



- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous

standards of living



Pray for the provision of formerly imprisoned Christians

in Eritrea

who have been blacklisted by the government.



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.

Day 257, 14 September 2026



1) Daniel 10,11,12



Daniel 10

Daniel's Vision of a Man



1 (Da 1:7; 1:21) In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message

was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar,

and the message was true and one of great conflict.

And he understood the message and had understanding of the vision.

2 (Ezr 9:4-5; Ne 1:4) In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks.

3 (Da 6:18; Mt 6:17) I ate no tasty food, no meat or wine entered my mouth,

nor did I anoint myself at all until three whole weeks were fulfilled.

4 (Ge 2:14; Eze 1:3) On the 24th day of the first month, as I was by the side

of the great river which is Tigris,

5 (Jer 10:9; Eze 9:2) I lifted up my eyes and looked and saw a certain man

clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with the fine gold of Uphaz.

6 (Rev 19:12; Eze 1:14) His body also was like beryl, and his face had

the appearance of lightning, and his eyes were like lamps of fire,

and his arms and his feet were like the gleam of polished bronze,

and the sound of his words like the sound of a tumult.

7 (Ac 9:7; Eze 12:18 ) I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, while the men

who were with me did not see the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them,

so that they fled to hide themselves.

8 (Da 7:28; 8:27) Therefore I was left alone and saw this great vision,

and there remained no strength in me, and my countenance grew deathly pale,

and I retained no strength.

9 (Da 8:18; Ge 15:12) Yet I heard the sound of his words; and while I heard

the sound of his words, then I was in a deep sleep on my face with my face

toward the ground.



[1] In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto

Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the

time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding

of the vision.

[2] In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.

[3] I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth,

neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

[4] And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the

side of the great river, which is Hiddekel;

[5] Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed

in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:

[6] His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of

lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in

colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a

multitude.

[7] And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not

the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide

themselves.

[8] Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there

remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into

corruption, and I retained no strength.

[9] Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his

words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.



Prophecies of Persia and Greece



10 (Jer 1:9; Da 8:18) But then a hand touched me, which set me on my knees

and on the palms of my hands.

11 (Eze 2:1; Da 8:16-17) He said to me, "O Daniel, a man greatly beloved,

understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have

been sent to you now." And when he had spoken this word to me,

I stood trembling.

12 (Ac 10:30-31; Da 9:20-23) Then he said to me, "Do not be afraid, Daniel.

For from the first day that you set your heart to understand this

and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard,

and I have come because of your words.

13 (Da 12:1; Jude 1:9; Rev 12:7) But the prince of the kingdom of Persia

withstood me for 21 days. So Michael, one of the chief princes,

came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia.

14 (Da 2:28; 8:26) Now I have come to make you understand what shall befall

your people in the latter days. For the vision is yet for many days."

15 (Eze 24:27; Lk 1:20) When he had spoken such words to me, I set my face

toward the ground, and I became mute.

16 (Isa 6:7; Da 8:15) Then one in the likeness of the sons of men

touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth and spoke and said to him

who stood before me, "O my lord, because of the vision, sorrows have

come upon me, and I have retained no strength.

17 (Ex 24:10-11; Isa 6:1-5) How can the servant of my lord talk

with you, my lord? And as for me, there remains no strength in me now,

nor is there any breath left in me."

18 (Da 10:16; Isa 35:3-4) Then again, the one having the appearance of a man

came and touched me, and he strengthened me.

19 (Jos 1:9; Jdg 6:23) He said, "O man, greatly beloved, do not fear.

Peace be unto you. Be strong and courageous!"

When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, "Let my lord speak,

for you have strengthened me."

20 (Da 8:21; 10:13) Then he said, "Do you understand why I have come to you?

But now I shall return to fight against the prince of Persia,

and when I have gone forth, then truly the prince of Greece will come.

21 (Da 10:13; 12:1; Jude 1:9) But I will show you what is inscribed

in the Scripture of Truth. Yet there is no one who stands firmly

with me against these forces, except Michael your prince.



[10] And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon

the palms of my hands.

[11] And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the

words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now

sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.

[12] Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that

thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy

God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.

[13] But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty

days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I

remained there with the kings of Persia.

[14] Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in

the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.

[15] And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the

ground, and I became dumb.

[16] And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my

lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before

me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have

retained no strength.

[17] For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as

for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there

breath left in me.

[18] Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man,

and he strengthened me,

[19] And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be

strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened,

and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.

[20] Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I

return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the

prince of Grecia shall come.

[21] But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and

there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.



Daniel 11



The Kings of the South and the North



1 (Da 5:31; 9:1) "Also, in the first year of Darius the Mede, I, even I,

stood to confirm and to strengthen him.

2 (Da 8:26; 10:1) "And now I will tell you the truth. Truly, there shall stand

up yet three kings in Persia, and the fourth shall be far richer than all

of them; and by his strength, through his riches, he shall stir up

all against the realm of Greece.

3 (Da 8:21; 11:16) A mighty king shall stand up who shall rule

with great dominion and do according to his will.

4 (Da 8:8; 8:22) When he shall stand up, his kingdom shall be broken

and shall be divided toward the four winds of heaven, but not to his

posterity, nor according to his dominion which he ruled.

For his kingdom shall be plucked up, even for others besides them.

5 (Da 11:11; 11:14) "The king of the South shall be strong, as well

as one of his officials who shall be strong above him and have dominion.

His dominion shall be a great dominion.

6 (Da 11:13; 11:7) In the end of some years they shall join themselves

together. For the king's daughter of the South shall come to the king

of the North to make an agreement. But she shall not retain her position

of power, and neither he nor his power shall stand. But she shall be given up

with those who brought her and with him who fathered her and with him who

strengthened her in those times.

7 "But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his place,

who shall come with an army and shall enter the fortress of the king

of the North and shall deal against them and shall prevail.

8 (Isa 37:19; 46:1-2) And he shall also carry captive into Egypt their gods,

with their officials, and with their precious vessels of silver and of gold.

And he shall continue more years than the king of the North,

9 who will enter the kingdom of the king of the South, but shall return

to his own land.

10 (Jer 46:7-8; 51:42) His sons shall wage war and assemble a multitude

of armed forces. One shall advance like a flood and pass through, and again

shall wage the war as far as his fortress.

11 (Da 8:7; 11:5) "The king of the South shall be moved with rage,

and shall go out and fight with him, with the king of the North,

who shall raise a great multitude; but that multitude shall be given

into his enemy's hand.

12 When he has taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up;

and he shall cast down many ten thousands, but he shall not be strengthened

by it.

13 (Da 4:16; 12:7) For the king of the North shall return and shall raise

a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain

years with a great army and with much equipment.

14 "In those times many shall stand up against the king of the South.

Also the robbers of your people shall exalt themselves to fulfill the vision,

but they shall fall.

15 (Jer 6:6; Eze 4:2) Then the king of the North shall come

and set up a siege mound and capture a fortified city.

And the forces of the South shall not withstand him; neither shall his chosen

best troops have strength to resist.

16 (Da 8:9; 11:3) But he who comes against him shall do according to his own

will, and none shall stand before him. And he shall stand in the Pleasant

Land, which shall be consumed by his hand.

17 (2Ki 12:17; Eze 4:3) He shall also set his face to enter with the strength

of his whole kingdom, bringing with him a proposal of peace which he shall

put into effect. And he shall give him the daughter of women to corrupt it.

But she shall not stand on his side or be for him.

18 (Hos 12:14; Jer 2:10) After this he shall turn his face to the coastlands

and shall capture many. But a commander shall put a stop to his reproach

against him, and he shall repay him for his reproach.

19 (Ps 37:36; Eze 26:21) Then he shall turn his face toward the fortresses

of his own land, but shall stumble and fall and not be found any more.

20 (Isa 60:17) "Then one shall stand up in his place who shall send

an oppressor in the glory of his kingdom. But within a few days he shall

be destroyed, but not in anger or in battle.

21 (Da 8:25; 11:34) "In his place a vile person shall stand up,

to whom they shall not give the honor of the kingdom. But he shall come

in peaceably and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.

22 (Da 11:10; 8:10-11) A flood of armies shall be swept away before him

and be broken, and the prince of the covenant as well.

23 (Da 8:25) After the league is made with him, he shall work deceitfully,

and he shall come up and shall become strong with a small force of people.

24 He shall enter peaceably even upon the richest places of the realm.

And he shall do that which his fathers have not done,

nor his fathers' fathers. He shall distribute among them the plunder

and spoil and riches. And he shall plan his devices against the strongholds,

but only for a time.

25 "He shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South

with a great army. And the king of the South shall be stirred up to battle

with a very great and mighty army. But he shall not stand, for schemes

shall be devised against him.

26 (Da 11:10) Indeed, those who eat his choice food shall destroy him,

and his army shall overflow, and many shall fall down slain.

27 (Ps 12:2; 64:6) As for both of these kings, their hearts shall plan

on mischief, and they shall speak lies to one another at one table.

But it shall not prosper, for the end shall yet be at the appointed time.

28 While turning back to his land with great wealth, his heart shall be

against the holy covenant. He shall wage war and turn back to his own land.



[1] Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm

and to strengthen him.

[2] And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet

three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and

by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of

Grecia.

[3] And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion,

and do according to his will.

[4] And when he shall stand up, his kingdom shall be broken, and shall be

divided toward the four winds of heaven; and not to his posterity, nor

according to his dominion which he ruled: for his kingdom shall be plucked

up, even for others beside those.

[5] And the king of the south shall be strong, and one of his princes; and

he shall be strong above him, and have dominion; his dominion shall be a

great dominion.

[6] And in the end of years they shall join themselves together; for the

king's daughter of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an

agreement: but she shall not retain the power of the arm; neither shall he

stand, nor his arm: but she shall be given up, and they that brought her,

and he that begat her, and he that strengthened her in these times.

[7] But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate, which

shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of

the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail:

[8] And shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods, with their princes,

and with their precious vessels of silver and of gold; and he shall continue

more years than the king of the north.

[9] So the king of the south shall come into his kingdom, and shall return

into his own land.

[10] But his sons shall be stirred up, and shall assemble a multitude of

great forces: and one shall certainly come, and overflow, and pass through:

then shall he return, and be stirred up, even to his fortress.

[11] And the king of the south shall be moved with choler, and shall come

forth and fight with him, even with the king of the north: and he shall set

forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand.

[12] And when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted

up; and he shall cast down many ten thousands: but he shall not be

strengthened by it.

[13] For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude

greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a

great army and with much riches.

[14] And in those times there shall many stand up against the king of the

south: also the robbers of thy people shall exalt themselves to establish

the vision; but they shall fall.

[15] So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mount, and take the

most fenced cities: and the arms of the south shall not withstand, neither

his chosen people, neither shall there be any strength to withstand.

[16] But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and

none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, which

by his hand shall be consumed.

[17] He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole

kingdom, and upright ones with him; thus shall he do: and he shall give him

the daughter of women, corrupting her: but she shall not stand on his side,

neither be for him.

[18] After this shall he turn his face unto the isles, and shall take many:

but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to

cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn upon him.

[19] Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he

shall stumble and fall, and not be found.

[20] Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser of taxes in the glory of the

kingdom: but within few days he shall be destroyed, neither in anger, nor in

battle.

[21] And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not

give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain

the kingdom by flatteries.

[22] And with the arms of a flood shall they be overflown from before him,

and shall be broken; yea, also the prince of the covenant.

[23] And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he

shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people.

[24] He shall enter peaceably even upon the fattest places of the province;

and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers'

fathers; he shall scatter among them the prey, and spoil, and riches: yea,

and he shall forecast his devices against the strong holds, even for a time.

[25] And he shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the

south with a great army; and the king of the south shall be stirred up to

battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand: for they

shall forecast devices against him.

[26] Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and

his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.

[27] And both these kings' hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall

speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be

at the time appointed.

[28] Then shall he return into his land with great riches; and his heart

shall be against the holy covenant; and he shall do exploits, and return to

his own land.



Blasphemies of the Northern King



29 "At the appointed time he shall return and come into the south,

but this latter time shall not be as the former.

30 (Ge 10:4; Nu 24:24) For the ships of Kittim shall come against him.

Therefore he shall be grieved and return and have indignation against

the holy covenant and take action. He shall even return and show regard

to those who forsake the holy covenant.

31 (Da 12:11; 9:27; Mt 24:15) "His armies shall rise up and desecrate

the sanctuary fortress. They shall abolish the daily sacrifice

and set up the abomination that makes desolate.

32 (Mic 5:7-9; Zec 9:13-16) By flatteries he will corrupt those who act

wickedly toward the covenant. But the people who know their God will

be strong and take action.

33 (Mal 2:7; Mt 24:9) "The wise among the people shall instruct many.

Yet for many days they shall fall by the sword and by flame, by captivity

and by destruction.

34 (Mt 7:15; Ro 16:18) Now when they fall, they shall be given a little help.

But many shall cleave to them with flatteries.

35 (Zec 13:9; Dt 8:16) Some of the wise will fall, so that they may be purged,

purified, and made white,until the time of the end,

for it is still for the appointed time.

36 (Dt 10:17; 2Th 2:4) "The king shall do according to his will. And he shall

exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak

blasphemous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper

until the indignation is accomplished. For that which is determined

shall be done.

37 He shall regard neither the gods of his fathers, nor the desire of women,

nor regard any god; for he shall magnify himself above them all.

38 But instead he shall honor the god of forces, a god whom his fathers

did not know. He shall honor him with gold and silver,

and with precious stones, and pleasant things.

39 Thus he shall do in the strongest of fortresses with a foreign god.

He shall give great honor to those who acknowledge him,

and shall cause them to rule over the many and shall divide the land for gain.



[29] At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but

it shall not be as the former, or as the latter.

[30] For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be

grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so

shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that

forsake the holy covenant.

[31] And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary

of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place

the abomination that maketh desolate.

[32] And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by

flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do

exploits.

[33] And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they

shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.

[34] Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but

many shall cleave to them with flatteries.

[35] And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to

purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is

yet for a time appointed.

[36] And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt

himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous

things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be

accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.

[37] Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of

women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all.

[38] But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his

fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious

stones, and pleasant things.

[39] Thus shall he do in the most strong holds with a strange god, whom he

shall acknowledge and increase with glory: and he shall cause them to rule

over many, and shall divide the land for gain.



Conquests of the Northern King



40 (Isa 5:28; Da 11:10) "At the time of the end the king of the South shall

push at him. But the king of the North shall come against him like

a whirlwind, with chariots and with horsemen and with many ships.

And he shall enter the countries and shall overflow them and pass over.

41 (Jer 48:47; 49:6) He shall enter also the Pleasant Land,

and many countries shall be overthrown. But these shall escape

out of his hand, even Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the sons of Ammon.

42 Then he shall stretch out his hand against the countries, and the land

of Egypt shall not escape.

43 (2Ch 12:3; Na 3:9) But he shall have power over the hidden treasures

of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt.

And the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps.

44 But reports from the east and from the north shall trouble him.

Therefore he shall go out with great fury to destroy and annihilate many.

45 He shall pitch the tabernacles of his palace between the seas

in the beautiful holy mountain. Yet he shall come to his end,

and no one shall help him.



[40] And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him:

and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with

chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into

the countries, and shall overflow and pass over.

[41] He shall enter also into the glorious land, and many countries shall be

overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, even Edom, and Moab,

and the chief of the children of Ammon.

[42] He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land

of Egypt shall not escape.

[43] But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and

over all the precious things of Egypt: and the Libyans and the Ethiopians

shall be at his steps.

[44] But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him:

therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make

away many.

[45] And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in

the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall

help him.



Daniel 12



The Prophecy of the End Times



1 (Jer 30:7; Da 10:13; Mt 24:21) "And at that time Michael

shall stand up, the great prince who stands guard over the sons

of your people. And there shall be a time of trouble such

as never was since there was a nation even to that time.

And at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who shall be

found written in the book.

2 (Isa 26:19; Mt 25:46) Many of those who sleep in the dust

of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame

and everlasting contempt.

3 (Da 11:33; Mt 13:43; Da 11:35) Those who are wise shall shine

as the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who turn the many

to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.

4 (Da 12:9; Rev 22:10; Da 8:17) But you, Daniel, shut up the words

and seal the book until the time of the end. Many shall run to and fro,

and knowledge shall increase."

5 Then I, Daniel, looked, and there before me stood two others,

the one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side

of the bank of the river.

6 (Eze 9:2; Da 8:13) One said to the man clothed in linen, who was

above the water of the river,

"How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?"

7 (Da 7:25; 8:24; Rev 12:14) And I heard the man clothed in linen,

who was over the water of the river, when he held up his right hand

and his left hand to heaven, and swore by Him who lives forever

that it would be for a time, times, and half a time.

[Or a year, two years, and half a year.]

And when they finish shattering the power of the holy people,

all these things shall be finished.

8 As for me, I heard, but I could not understand. So I said,

"My lord, what shall be the result of these things?"

9 (Da 12:4) And he said, "Go your way, Daniel. For these words are closed up

and sealed until the time of the end.

10 (Da 11:35; Rev 22:11; Hos 14:9) Many shall be purified and made white

and tried. But the wicked shall do wickedly, and none of the wicked shall

understand, but the wise shall understand.

11 (Da 11:31; 9:27; Mt 24:15) "From the time that the daily sacrifice

shall be taken away and the abomination that makes desolate set up,

there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days.

12 Blessed is he who waits and comes to the 1335 days.

13 (Rev 14:13) "But as for you, go your way until the end.

Then you shall rest and rise again for your lot at the end of the age."



Daniel 12

[1] And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth

for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such

as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that

time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in

the book.

[2] And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some

to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

[3] And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament;

and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

[4] But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the

time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be

increased.

[5] Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the one on

this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side of the bank

of the river.

[6] And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of

the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?

[7] And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the

river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and

sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an

half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy

people, all these things shall be finished.

[8] And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be

the end of these things?

[9] And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed

till the time of the end.

[10] Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall

do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall

understand.

[11] And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the

abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two

hundred and ninety days.

[12] Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred

and five and thirty days.

[13] But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in

thy lot at the end of the days.



2) Our Daily Bread for 14 September 2026 titled

The God Who Helps By Anne Cetas



Exodus 2:23-25;3:7-10



23 (Jas 5:4; Ac 7:30) In the passing of time the king of Egypt died.

And the children of Israel sighed because of the bondage, and they cried out,

and their cry came up to God on account of the bondage.

24 (Ex 6:5; Ps 105:42) God heard their groaning, and God remembered

His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 25 (Ex 4:31; Lk 1:25) God looked

on the children of Israel, and God had concern for them.



[23] And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died:

and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried,

and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage.

[24] And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with

Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.

[25] And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect unto

them.



7 (Ps 106:44; Ex 2:23-25) The Lord said, "I have surely seen the affliction

of My people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry on account

of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows.

8 (Ge 50:24; 15:18-21; Ex 13:5) Therefore, I have come down to deliver

them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that

land to a good and spacious land, to a land flowing with milk and honey,

to the place of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites,

the Hivites, and the Jebusites.

9 (Ex 2:23; 3:7) Now therefore, the cry of the children of Israel has come

to Me. Moreover,

I have also seen the oppression with which the Egyptians are oppressing them.

10 (Mic 6:4; Ps 105:26) Come now therefore, and I will send you to Pharaoh

so that you may bring forth My people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt."



[7] And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which

are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I

know their sorrows;

[8] And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and

to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land

flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the

Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the

Jebusites.

[9] Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto

me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress

them.

[10] Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest

bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.



While driving her nine-year-old son to camp, a mother got lost after taking a

wrong turn and getting the car stuck on a rural forest road in the Sierra

Nevada Mountains of California. Her GPS and phone quit working because of the

remote area, so they were unable to retrace their way back. In desperation

after being stranded for more than twenty-four hours and sleeping in their car

overnight, they began to walk. They left a trail of notes along the way:

"HELP. Me and my son are stranded with no service and can't call 9-1-1."

Because they didn't arrive at the camp on time, search-and-rescue teams went

out looking. They discovered the car, the notes, and then quickly found them.



The Israelites desperately cried out to God for help because they were being

severely mistreated by the Egyptians, who had enslaved them (Exodus 1:11-12).

Working them ruthlessly, "they made their lives bitter with harsh labour"

(vv. 13-14). The Israelites must have wondered if they'd even survive the

cruelty. But God heard their cries and raised up Moses to deliver them

(3:4-10). Eventually God used him to rescue them and lead them out

of Egypt (see Exodus 14-15).



Whether we're feeling lost or mistreated, God is always near and His ear is

open to our cries. In His time and in His way, He'll send the help we need.



Reflect & Pray



How can you learn to share your desperate cries with God?

What desperate cry might you need to pray right now?



Please help me, loving God. I’m always in

need of Your mercy. I bring my heart's burdens to You now.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 2 The Wardrobe of Joy Isaiah 61:10



10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God;

for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,

He has covered me with the robe of righteousness,

as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments,

and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.



10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God;

for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me

with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself

with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.



On her wedding day, the bride dresses carefully for the ceremony

that is about to take place. Never before has she spent so much

time in preparation for one relatively brief event. When she

looks in the mirror and rejoices in her happiness, she responds not

out of vanity, but for sheer joy as she anticipates the coming ceremony.

God wants his people, lie that bride to be joyful, to rejoice in the Lord,

the Bridegroom. And he gives, through his grace,

the garments of joy to his beloved ones.

He clothes us, Isaiah says, with salvation, and covers us with

the robe of righteousness. The wardrobe that God provides is not merely

a utility garment, a coverall that hides our sin from his eyes.

It is his own righteousness in Christ, given to us as a free gift, so that

we might be united with him. And God himself, Isaiah says,

is filled with joy, adorning himself like a bridegroom.

When we truly see God's immeasurable gift in accepting us as him own,

we also will "greatly rejoice" in the Lord. He, the eternal god,

Creator of the universe, desires to be united with us, as a husband

desires his wife! God does not simply accept us grudgingly,

reminding us of our unworthiness to be with him. Rather, he celebrates

with unrestrained joy his oneness in Spirit with those he calls his own.

And we, having been fully forgiven

and set free from sin, can rejoice unashamedly as well.



Application



a) Have I ever felt ashamed to draw close to God? Why?



b) What does this verse tell me about God's attitude towards me?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Matthew 6:19-21



Treasures in Heaven



Lk 12:33-34



19 (Heb 13:5; Lk 12:21) "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth

where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

20 (Lk 12:33; Mt 19:21) But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,

where neither moth nor rust destroy

and where thieves do not break in nor steal,

21 (Lk 12:34) for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."



19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth

corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust

doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21 for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.



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



God's Eternal Faithfulness



2 Tim 2:8-13



8 (Mt 1:1; Ro 2:16) Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,

descended from David, according to my gospel,

9 (Php 1:7; 2Ti 1:8) in which I suffer trouble like a criminal,

even with chains. But the word of God is not bound.

10 (Col 1:24; 2Co 1:6; 4:17) Therefore I endure all things

for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain

the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 (Ro 6:8; 1Th 5:10) This is a faithful saying:

If we die with Him, we shall also live with Him.

12 (Mt 10:33; Ro 8:17 ) If we endure, we shall also reign with Him.

If we deny Him, He also will deny us.

13 (Nu 23:19; Ro 3:3 )If we are faithless,

He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.



8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead

according to my gospel:

9 wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of

God is not bound.

10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also

obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him,

we shall also live with him:

12 if we suffer, we shall also reign with him:

if we deny him, he also will deny us:

13 if we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Nova Scotia



Total population 942700

Muslim population (est.) 14629



With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is

a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,

a harvest field in itself.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations



- in and around Halifax and other cities



- on university campuses



- for new workers among Muslims



- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.



- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them



- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims



Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia

with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas

(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques

in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.



Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of

newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration

has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic

is the second most spoken language in Halifax.



while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000

in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population

somewhere between 25000 to 30000.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



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

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



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



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



http://www.ehc.ca



14th Day of the Month



a) Pray for God's kingdom to come

in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,

and in our nation ( Matt 6:10



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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.



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



)



b) Pray for those who serve with

denominations and Christian organisations

in Canada - that God will bless their ministry

and anoint them for effective service.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray that the Lord will move your leaders to rebuild

and reform in His Name.



Pray to the Lord: "Please help me, loving God. I’m always in

need of Your mercy. I bring my heart's burdens to You now."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know in Salvation,

the Lord covers you in righteousness.



Pray to the Lord and pray to lay treasure in Heaven.



Pray to the Lord and pray to never deny Jesus.



Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations



- in and around Halifax and other cities



- on university campuses



- for new workers among Muslims



- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.



- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them



- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for God's kingdom to come

in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,

and in our nation



Pray for those who serve with

denominations and Christian organisations

in Canada - that God will bless their ministry

and anoint them for effective service.



Pray that Buddhist monks who stir up strife against believers will repent

and turn to Christ

in SRI LANKA.



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.

Day 256, 13 September 2025



Today at Calvary Community Church

Pastor Barry Regier spoke on Imagine ... Who are we becoming?



Mission : What we are here to accompish

Vision: Who we are called to become

Values: ho we live it out



At, Calvary, we are a people on mission:



Matthew 22:37



37 (Dt 6:5; Lk 10:27) Jesus said to him, " 'You shall love the Lord your God

with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.'(Dt 6:5.)



[37] Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy

heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.



Matthew 28:18-20



18 (Mt 11:27; Ro 14:9) Then Jesus came and spoke to them, saying,

"All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

19 (Mk 16:15-16; Ac 1:8) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

20 (Mt 18:20; Ac 2:42) teaching them to observe all things I have commanded

you. And remember, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.



[18] And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me

in heaven and in earth.

[19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of

the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

[20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:

and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.



Calvary's Mission : Go and make disciples who mak disciples.



As you go about your life and responsibilites, introduce people to Jesus

Christ, teaching them to obey Him in **every** area of their life, and

empowering them to go and make **another** disciple of Jesus.



We live on mission with Jesus Christ.



At Calvary,we are a people BECOMING His churches

Acts 2:42-47



Life Among the Believers



42 (Ac 1:14; 20:7; 2:46) They continued steadfastly in the apostles'

teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in the prayers.

43 Fear came to every soul. And many wonders and signs were done through

the apostles.

44 (Ac 4:32) All who believed were together and had all things in common.

45 They sold their property and goods and distributed them to all,

according to their need.

46 (Ac 5:42; 20:7) And continuing daily with one mind in the temple,

and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness

and simplicity of heart,

47 (Ac 11:24; 2:41) praising God and having favor with all the people.

And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.



[42] And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship,

and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

[43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by

the apostles.

[44] And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

[45] And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as

every man had need.

[46] And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking

bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness

of heart,

[47] Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added

to the church daily such as should be saved.



Devition ...



- produces a commitment to historical, orthodox biblical teaching, an

interconnected community that shares meals together and a high

commitment to prayer. Acts 2:42

- produces a sense of awe and God's presence. Acts 2:43

- produces generosity. Acts 2:44-45

- produces gathering and connecting Acts 2:46

- Results in changed lives. Acts 2:47



Go - Live on Mission

Gather - encounter peopel with JEsus

Connect - Build Relationships

Grow - Become more like Jesus

repeat Go-Gather-Connect-Grow together



1) Ezra 2, Ezra 3, Ezra 4



Ezra 2



The List of Returning Exiles



Ne 7:6-73



1 (2Ki 24:14-16; 25:11) Now these are the people of the province who went up

from the captivity of the exiles, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon

had carried away to Babylon, and came again to Jerusalem and Judah.

Each returned to his own city.

2 (Ne 7:7; Hag 1:12) Those who came with Zerubbabel were Joshua, Nehemiah,

Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah.

The number of men of the people of Israel were:

3 (Ezr 8:3; 10:25) The sons of Parosh— 2172;

4 the sons of Shephatiah-three hundred and seventy-two;

5 (Ne 7:10) the sons of Arah-seven hundred and seventy-five;

6 (Ne 7:11) the sons of Pahath-Moab of the sons of Jeshua and Joab-

two thousand eight hundred and twelve;

7 the sons of Elam - one thousand two hundred and fifty-four;

8 (Ne 7:13) the sons of Zattu-nine hundred and forty-five;

9 the sons of Zakkai-seven hundred and sixty;

10 the sons of Bani-six hundred and forty-two;

11 the sons of Bebai-six hundred and twenty-three;

12 (Ne 7:17) the sons of Azgad-one thousand two hundred and twenty-two;

13 (Ezr 8:13) the sons of Adonikam-six hundred and sixty-six;

14 the sons of Bigvai-two thousand and fifty-six;

15 (Ne 7:20) the sons of Adin-four hundred and fifty-four;

16 the sons of Ater of Hezekiah - ninety-eight;

17 the sons of Bezai-three hundred and twenty-three;

18 the sons of Jorah-one hundred and twelve;

19 (Ne 7:22) the sons of Hashum-two hundred and twenty-three;

20 the sons of Gibbar - ninety-five.

21 The sons of Bethlehem - one hundred and twenty-three;

22 the men of Netophah-fifty-six;

23 the men of Anathoth-one hundred and twenty-eight;

24 the sons of Azmaveth-forty-two;

25 the sons of Kiriath Arim, Kephirah, and Beeroth- 743 ;

26 the sons of Ramah and Geba-six hundred and twenty-one;

27 the men of Mikmash-one hundred and twenty-two;

28 (Ge 12:8) the men of Bethel and Ai-two hundred and twenty-three;

29 the sons of Nebo-fifty-two;

30 the sons of Magbish-one hundred and fifty-six;

31 (Ezr 2:7) the sons of the other Elam- 1254 ;

32 the sons of Harim-three hundred and twenty;

33 the sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono - 725;

34 (1Ki 16:34) the sons of Jericho-three hundred and forty-five;

35 the sons of Senaah-three thousand six hundred and thirty.

36 Those who came with the priests were:

the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua-973;

37 (1Ch 24:14) the sons of Immer-1052;

38 (1Ch 9:12) the sons of Pashhur-1247 ;

39 (1Ch 24:8) the sons of Harim-1700.

40 (Ezr 3:9) Those who came with the Levites were:

the sons of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodaviah-74.

41 (1Ch 6:39) Those who came with the singers were:

the sons of Asaph-128.

42 The sons of the gatekeepers were:

the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon,

the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai

-in all 139.

43 (1Ch 9:2) Those devoted to the temple as servants were:

the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

44 the sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,

45 the sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagabah, the sons of Akkub,

46 the sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmai, the sons of Hanan,

47 the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar, the sons of Reaiah,

48 the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda, the sons of Gazzam,

49 the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah, the sons of Besai,

50 the sons of Asnah, the sons of Me­unim, the sons of Nephusim,

51 the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

52 the sons of Bazluth, the sons of Mehida, the sons of Harsha,

53 the sons of Barkos, the sons of Sisera, the sons of Temah,

54 the sons of Neziah, the sons of Hatipha.

55 (1Ki 9:21) The sons of Solomon's servants were:

the sons of Sotai, the sons of Hassophereth, the sons of Peruda,

56 the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

57 (Ne 7:59) the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil,

the sons of Pokereth-Hazzebaim, the sons of Ami.

58 (1Ki 9:21; 1Ch 9:2) All those devoted to the temple as servants

and the children of Solomon's servants were 392.

59 These were the ones who came up from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Kerub,

Addon, and Immer; but they could not prove their father's house

or their descent, whether they were of Israel:

60 the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, and the sons of Nekoda-652;

61 (2Sa 17:27; 1Ki 2:7) and of the sons of the priests:

the sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, and the sons of Barzillai

(whose ancestor married one of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite

and was thereafter called by their name).

62 (Nu 3:10) These sought their records in the genealogy register,

but they were not found. Therefore, they were disqualified

(as polluted) from the priesthood.

63 (Ex 28:30; Lev 2:3) The governor advised them not to eat of the most

holy things until a priest consulted with the Urim and Thummim.

64 The whole congregation together was 42 360,\

65 (2Sa 19:35) besides their male and female servants

(these numbered 7337); they also had two hundred singing men and women.

66 Their horses numbered seven hundred and thirty-six; their mules,

two hundred and forty-five;

67 their camels, four hundred and thirty-five; and their donkeys,

six thousand seven hundred and twenty.

68 As some of the heads of households came to the house of the Lord

in Jerusalem, they volunteered to erect the foundations for the house of God.

69 (Ezr 8:25-34) They gave after their ability to the treasure of the work

6100 drachmas [About 1,100 pounds, or 500 kilograms.] of gold,

five thousand pounds [About 3 tons, or 2.8 metric tons.] of silver,

and one hundred priestly garments.

70 (Ne 7:73) So the priests and the Levites, along with some of the people,

the singers, the porters, and those donated as temple servants,

lived in their cities, with the result that all Israel resettled

in their cities.



Ezra 2

[1] Now these are the children of the province that went up out of the

captivity, of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the

king of Babylon had carried away unto Babylon, and came again unto Jerusalem

and Judah, every one unto his city;

[2] Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah,

Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of

the people of Israel:

[3] The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.

[4] The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.

[5] The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five.

[6] The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two

thousand eight hundred and twelve.

[7] The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

[8] The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.

[9] The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

[10] The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

[11] The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.

[12] The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.

[13] The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.

[14] The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.

[15] The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.

[16] The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

[17] The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three.

[18] The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve.

[19] The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.

[20] The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.

[21] The children of Bethlehem, an hundred twenty and three.

[22] The men of Netophah, fifty and six.

[23] The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.

[24] The children of Azmaveth, forty and two.

[25] The children of Kirjath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred

and forty and three.

[26] The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.

[27] The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two.

[28] The men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred twenty and three.

[29] The children of Nebo, fifty and two.

[30] The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six.

[31] The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

[32] The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

[33] The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.

[34] The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

[35] The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.

[36] The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine

hundred seventy and three.

[37] The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.

[38] The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.

[39] The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.

[40] The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of

Hodaviah, seventy and four.

[41] The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight.

[42] The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of

Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of

Hatita,the children of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine.

[43] The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the

children of Tabbaoth,

[44] The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,

[45] The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of

Akkub,

[46] The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan,

[47] The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,

[48] The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,

[49] The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,

[50] The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim,

[51] The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

[52] The children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,

[53] The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,

[54] The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

[55] The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the

children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda,

[56] The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of

Giddel,

[57] The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of

Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.

[58] All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three

hundred ninety and two.

[59] And these were they which went up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsa, Cherub,

Addan, and Immer: but they could not shew their father's house, and their

seed, whether they were of Israel:

[60] The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of

Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.

[61] And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the

children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the

daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:

[62] These sought their register among those that were reckoned by

genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put

from the priesthood.

[63] And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most

holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim.

[64] The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three

hundred and threescore,

[65] Beside their servants and their maids, of whom there were seven

thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and there were among them two

hundred singing men and singing women.

[66] Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two

hundred forty and five;

[67] Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand

seven hundred and twenty.

[68] And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of

the LORD which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set

it up in his place:

[69] They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore

and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one

hundred priests' garments.

[70] So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the

singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all

Israel in their cities.



Ezra 3



Rebuilding the Altar



1 (Lev 23:24) When the seventh month had come, the children of Israel

had resettled in their cities, and the people gathered themselves together,

as one man, to Jerusalem.

2 (1Ch 3:17; Ezr 2:2) Then Joshua the son of Jozadak and his brothers

the priests stood up, along with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel

and his brothers, and they built the altar of the God of Israel in order

to offer burnt offerings on it, as it had been written in the Law of Moses,

the man of God.

3 (Nu 28:2-8; Ezr 4:4) They set the altar upon its foundations and,

because they were living in fear of some of the peoples of the region,

they offered burnt offerings on it to the Lord-morning and evening.

4 (Ex 23:16; Nu 29:12-38) They also kept the Feast of Tabernacles,

as it had been written, and offered the daily burnt offerings

in accordance with the daily schedule, according to each day's custom.

5 (Nu 29:39) Thereafter, observance of the burnt offering became a perpetual

sacrifice with regard to the New Moon sacrifices and all of the appointed

feasts of the Lord that had been consecrated, and all of the voluntary

freewill offerings to the Lord. 6From the first day of the seventh month

they had begun to offer burnt offerings unto the Lord,

but the foundation of the temple of the Lord was not yet laid.



[1] And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in

the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem.

[2] Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests,

and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar

of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in

the law of Moses the man of God.

[3] And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of

the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto

the LORD, even burnt offerings morning and evening.

[4] They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered

the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of

every day required;

[5] And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new

moons, and of all the set feasts of the LORD that were consecrated, and of

every one that willingly offered a freewill offering unto the LORD.

[6] From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt

offerings unto the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was

not yet laid.



Rebuilding the Temple



7 (1Ki 5:6; Ac 9:36) They gave money to the masons and carpenters,

and food, drink, and oil to the people of Sidon and to the people of Tyre

so that they would bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea, at Joppa,

according to the grant they had from Cyrus king of Persia.

8 Now in the second month of the second year of their coming to the house

of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, Joshua the son

of Jozadak, along with the remnant of their brothers the Levitical priests

and all who had come out of captivity back to Jerusalem, began work

and appointed the Levites twenty years old and older to supervise

the work on the house of the Lord.

9 (Ezr 2:40) Then Joshua with his sons and brothers, and Kadmiel

with his sons, who are the sons of Judah, along with the sons of Henadad

with their sons and their brothers-all Levites-stood together to supervise

the workers on the house of God.

10 (Zec 4:10) When the builders laid the foundation of the temple

of the Lord, the priests in their apparel stood with trumpets and,

from the Levites, the sons of Asaph stood with cymbals to praise the Lord,

following the example of David king of Israel.

11 (1Ch 16:34; 16:41) They sang responsively, praising

and giving thanks unto the Lord,

"For He is good, for His mercy endures forever toward Israel."

And all the people responded with a great shout

when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord

was laid.

12 (Hag 2:3) Now many of the older Levitical priests and chiefs

of the fathers' households who had seen the first temple wept

with a loud voice as the foundation of this temple was laid

before their eyes, though many others shouted exuberantly for joy.

13 As a result, the people could not distinguish the noise

of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people

since the people had raised such a loud noise that could be heard

from afar off.



[7] They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat,

and drink, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar

trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had

of Cyrus king of Persia.

[8] Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at

Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and

Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and

the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto

Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to

set forward the work of the house of the LORD.

[9] Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons,

the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God:

the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites.

[10] And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD,

they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the

sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David

king of Israel.

[11] And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the

LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And

all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD,

because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

[12] But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were

ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this

house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted

aloud for joy:

[13] So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from

the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud

shout, and the noise was heard afar off.



Ezra 4



Resistance to Rebuilding



1 (Ezr 1:11) Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that

the descendants of the captivity built the temple unto the Lord God of Israel,

2 (2Ki 19:37; 17:24) they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chiefs

of the fathers' households, and said to them, "Let us build with you, for,

like you, we seek your God and have been sacrificing to Him since the days

of Esarhaddon king of Assyria, who brought us here."

3 (Ne 2:20) But Zerubbabel, and Joshua, and the rest of the chiefs

of the fathers' households of Israel said to them, "This is not for you!

It is for us to build the temple of our God, so we ourselves together

will build unto the Lord God of Israel, as Cyrus the king of Persia has

commanded us."

4 (Ezr 3:3) Then the people of the land demoralized the people of Judah

and terrified them while building,

5 and hired counselors against them to frustrate their purpose,

all the days of Cyrus king of Persia,

even until the reign of Darius king of Persia.

6 (Est 1:1; Da 9:1) In the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign,

they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.



[1] Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children

of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel;

[2] Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said

unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do

sacrifice unto him since the days of Esar-haddon king of Assur, which

brought us up hither.

[3] But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of

Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house

unto

our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God of Israel,

as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.

[4] Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah,

and troubled them in building,

[5] And hired counsellers against them, to frustrate their purpose, all the

days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of

Persia.

[6] And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote

they



The Letter to Artaxerxes



7 (2Ki 18:26; Da 2:4) In the days of Artaxerxes, Bishlam, Mith­redath,

Tabeel, and the rest of their companions wrote to Artaxerxes king of Persia,

and the writing of the letter was written in Aramaic,

and interpreted in Aramaic.

8 Rehum the commander and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem

to Artaxerxes the king in this manner:

9 (Ezr 5:6; 6:6) (Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest

of their colleagues, the judges, the officials, the officers, the Persians,

the men of Uruk, and of Babylon, and of Susa-that is, the Elamites-

10 (Ezr 4:17; 4:11) and the rest of the nations whom the great

and noble Ashurbanipal deported and settled in the city of Samaria

and in the rest of the province Beyond the River-and now

11 this is the copy of the letter that they sent to him)-

"To Artaxerxes the king:

"Your servants the men of the province Beyond the River, and so forth.

12 (2Ch 36:13; Ezr 5:3) "May it be known to the king, that the Jews

who came from you have come near to us at Jerusalem

and that they are building the rebellious and evil city,

restoring its walls, and repairing the foundations.

13 (Ezr 7:24; Ne 5:4) "Be it known now to the king, that, if this city

is rebuilt and the walls set up again, then they will not pay toll, tribute,

and custom, and the revenue of the kings will be impacted.

14 Now because we are under obligation to the king's palace, and it was not

appropriate for us to see the king's dishonor, therefore we have sent

and notified the king,

15 so that a search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers.

There you will find in the book of the records and realize that this city

is a rebellious city, and hurtful to kings and provinces, and that they have

incited revolt within it in former times-for which cause this city

was destroyed.

16 We notify the king that if this city is rebuilt and the walls repaired

by this means the portion Beyond the River will no longer be yours."

17 The king sent an answer:

"To Rehum the commander, to Shimshai the scribe, to the rest of their

companions that dwell in Samaria, and to the remainder Beyond the River:

"Peace, and so forth.

18 "The letter which you sent to us has been translated and read before me.

19 (2Ki 18:7) I commanded, and a search has been made, and it is found

that this city has in the past made insurrection against kings,

and that rebellion and revolt have occurred there.

20 (Ge 15:18; 1Ki 4:21) There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem,

who have ruled over the whole province Beyond the River, and toll,

tribute, and custom was paid to them.

21 Command these men to cease now, so that this city is not built

unless I give the command.

22 Take heed now that you do not fail to do this.

Why should damage increase to the hurt of the king?"

23 Now when the copy of the letter by King Artaxerxes was read before Rehum,

and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste

to Jerusalem to the Jews and made them cease by force and power.

24 (Hag 1:15) Then the work of the house of God in Jerusalem ceased.

So it ceased until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.



[7] And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the

rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of

the letter was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian

tongue.

[8] Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against

Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort:

[9] Then wrote Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest

of their companions; the Dinaites, the Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the

Apharsites, the Archevites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, the Dehavites,

and the Elamites,

[10] And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought

over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side

the river, and at such a time.

[11] This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto

Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at

such a time.

[12] Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us

are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have

set up the walls thereof, and joined the foundations.

[13] Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the

walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom,

and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.

[14] Now because we have maintenance from the king's palace, and it was not

meet for us to see the king's dishonour, therefore have we sent and

certified the king;

[15] That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so

shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a

rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have

moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city

destroyed.

[16] We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls

thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the

river.

[17] Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai

the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and

unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.

[18] The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.

[19] And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this

city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion

and sedition have been made therein.

[20] There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over

all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto

them.

[21] Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city

be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me.

[22] Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to

the hurt of the kings?

[23] Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and

Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to

Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.

[24] Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it

ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.



2) Our Daily Bread for 15 September 2023 Titled

The Message of the Prophets



Jeremiah 28:2-4,10-16



2 "Thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:

I have broken the yoke of the king of Babylon.

3 (2Ki 24:13; 2Ch 36:10) Within two full years I will bring back into

this place all the vessels of the house of the Lord that Nebuchadnezzar

king of Babylon took away from this place and carried to Babylon.

4 (Jer 22:24; 24:1) And I will bring back to this place Jeconiah

the son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, with all the captives of Judah

who went into Babylon, says the Lord, for I will break the yoke

of the king of Babylon."

10 (Jer 27:2) Then Hananiah the prophet took the yoke from off the neck

of the prophet Jeremiah and broke it.

11 Hananiah spoke in the presence of all the people, saying,

"Thus says the Lord: Even so I will break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar

king of Babylon from the neck of all the nations within the space

of two full years." Then the prophet Jeremiah went his way.

12 (Jer 1:2) Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah the prophet,

after Hananiah the prophet had broken the yoke from off the neck

of the prophet Jeremiah, saying:

13 Go and tell Hananiah, saying, Thus says the Lord: You have broken

the yokes of wood, but you have made instead of them yokes of iron.

14 (Dt 28:48; Jer 27:6-7) For thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel:

I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations,

that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon;

and they shall serve him. And I have given him the beasts of the field also.

15 (La 2:14; Eze 13:22) Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah

the prophet, "Listen now, Hananiah. The Lord has not sent you,

and you make this people trust in a lie.

16 (Jer 29:32; Ge 7:4) Therefore thus says the Lord: I am about to cast you

from off the face of the earth. This year you shall die, because you have

taught rebellion against the Lord."



[2] Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, I have

broken the yoke of the king of Babylon.

[3] Within two full years will I bring again into this place all the vessels

of the LORD's house, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took away from this

place, and carried them to Babylon:

[4] And I will bring again to this place Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king

of Judah, with all the captives of Judah, that went into Babylon, saith the

LORD: for I will break the yoke of the king of Babylon.

[10] Then Hananiah the prophet took the yoke from off the prophet Jeremiah's

neck, and brake it.

[11] And Hananiah spake in the presence of all the people, saying, Thus

saith the LORD; Even so will I break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of

Babylon from the neck of all nations within the space of two full years.

And the prophet Jeremiah went his way.

[12] Then the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah the prophet, after that

Hananiah the prophet had broken the yoke from off the neck of the prophet

Jeremiah, saying,

[13] Go and tell Hananiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Thou hast broken

the yokes of wood; but thou shalt make for them yokes of iron.

[14] For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; I have put a yoke

of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve

Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given

him the beasts of the field also.

[15] Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now,

Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust

in a lie.

[16] Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the

face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught

rebellion against the LORD.



2) Our Daily Bread for 13 September 2026

Deadly Confusion



Proverbs 16:20-25



20 (Ps 2:12; Pr 19:8) He who handles a matter wisely will find good,

and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,

and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

22 (Pr 10:11; 13:14) Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it,

but the instruction of fools is folly.

23 (Pr 15:28) The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,

and adds learning to his lips.

24 (Ps 19:10; Pr 4:22) Pleasant words are as a honeycomb,

sweet to the soul and health to the bones.

25 (Pr 14:12) There is a way that seems right to a man,

but its end is the way of death.



20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:

And whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent:

And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:

But the instruction of fools is folly.

23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,

And addeth learning to his lips.

24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb,

Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,

But the end thereof are the ways of death.



A loud thump came from a window in the classroom where I was teaching and

startled the students. Then another thump! A bird had flown headlong into the

glass and bounced off, only to make another run for yet another crash. Later,

I read that more than a billion birds die each year from hitting windows in

the United States alone. Collisions happen when they catch reflections of

vegetation in the window and go after them, convinced they see food or nesting

material. Sometimes they also catch their own reflection and think another

bird needs to be fended off. They’re sure they see clearly, but they're

confused.



It's dangerous to think that we always see what's true - that we possess

internal clarity about our lives. However, we suffer from a deadly confusion

and repeatedly demonstrate that even our best wisdom - left to itself -

eventually yields misery. "There is a way that appears to be right," Proverbs

says, "but in the end it leads to death" (16:25). We think we see what's real,

but too often we're confused. Even our keenest insight is riddled with

misperceptions. Even our clearest vision is still cloudy, imperfect,

and often ruinous.



That's why we need God’s wisdom (vv. 20-21). We need Him to illuminate the

truth and guide us into what’s real. We need Him to lead us out of our

deadly confusion and into wholeness and life.



By: Winn Collier

Reflect & Pray



When has false perception led you into confusion? H

ow does God's wisdom offer a better way?



Dear God, I need Your wisdom.

Please show me the way out of confusion and into life.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 1 Call to the Lord - 2 Samuel 22:3-4



3 (Ge 15:1; Ps 9:9) the God of my strength, in whom I will trust;

my shield and the horn of my salvation,

my fortress and my sanctuary;

my Savior, You save me from violence.

4 (Ps 48:1; 96:4) I call upon the Lord, who is praiseworthy,

and I am saved from my enemies.



3 The God of my rock; in him will I trust:

He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge,

My saviour; thou savest me from violence.

4 I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised:

So shall I be saved from mine enemies.



In the old Days of Television Western, we could always tell who the enemy was.

The bad guys wore black hats; the evil villain had a scar across

his cheek or a patch over one eye. But real life is

not quite so simple . Enemies come in many forms, and often are not easy to

recognise. Sin is an enemy; even those we love can seek

to undermine our faith;

modern materialism and distorted values lead us away from biblical principles.

These enemies may not seek our death in a physical sense,

but their influence results in spiritual death or, at the very least,

immaturity.

Yet God promises to rescue us from our enemies. David describes the Lord as a

"rock", a "shield", a "stronghold", and a "refuge". God provides a stable

foundation for our faith; he products us from the attacks of the enemy;

he offers a place of rest in battle.

Our battles are usually not physical ones, but rather spiritual

and emotional wars.

We struggle with difficult relationships, the burdens of the past,

the subtle accusations of the devil.

But these enemies can be overcome. David says,

"I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise" .

When we turn to the Lord, trust his Word, acknowledge his

worthiness, we put our own problems and difficulties in perspective.

We see that God is able to rescue us, and has promised to do so.

And as we respond to his grace by focusing

on him, we abandon trust in ourselves and allow him to do what he promised.



Application



a) What kinds of enemies do I face?



b) How have I tried to deal with those enemies by myself?



c) How can today's verses help me turn to the sources of my rescue?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



1 Tim 6:17-19



17 (Ro 11:20; 1Ti 4:10) Command those who are rich in this world that they

not be conceited, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God,

who richly gives us all things to enjoy.

18 (Ro 12:8; 12:13) Command that they do good, that they be rich

in good works, generous, willing to share,

19 (Lk 16:9; 1Ti 6:12) and laying up in store for themselves a good

foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of eternal life.



17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded,

nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly

all things to enjoy;

18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works,

ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

19 laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time

to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.



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



God's Eternal Faithfulness



Ps 89:1-8



PSALMS 89



A Contemplative Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.



1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;

with my mouth I will make known

Your faithfulness to all generations.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For I have said,

"Mercy shall be built up forever;

Your faithfulness shall be

established in the heavens."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have said,

"I have made a covenant with my chosen one;

I have sworn to David my servant:

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) 'Your offspring I will establish forever,

and build up your throne for all generations.' " Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let the heavens praise Your wonders, O Lord;

Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For who in the skies can

be compared to the Lord?

Who among the heavenly sons is like the Lord?

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) God is greatly to be feared

in the assembly of the holy ones

and awesome to all those who surround Him.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O Lord God of Hosts,

who is a mighty Lord like You,

with Your faithfulness all around You?



1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever:

With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever:

Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.

3 I have made a covenant with my chosen,

I have sworn unto David my servant,

4 Thy seed will I establish for ever,

And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD:

Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

6 For who in the heaven

Can be compared unto the LORD?

Who among the sons of the mighty

Can be likened unto the LORD?

7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints,

And to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee?

Or to thy faithfulness round about thee?



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13





9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Nova Scotia



Total population 942700

Muslim population (est.) 14629



With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is

a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,

a harvest field in itself.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations



- in and around Halifax and other cities



- on university campuses



- for new workers among Muslims



- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.



- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them



- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims



Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia

with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas

(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques

in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.



Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of

newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration

has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic

is the second most spoken language in Halifax.



while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000

in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population

somewhere between 25000 to 30000.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



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

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



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



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



http://www.ehc.ca



13th Day of the Month



a) Pray that, with God's help, children and

young people will be able to journey with hope towards the destiny God has

for each of them



b) Pray for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador



I) Pray for the leaders of Newfoundland and Labrador, that God's Spirit

would influence then to act justly, serve with integrity

and honour high moral standards.



( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4



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

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

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

lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God

our Savior,

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

to the knowledge of the truth.

)



II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus



Conclusion:



Pray to live out your life like Jesus Christ.



Pray to the Lord and pray that the Lord will move your leaders to rebuild

and reform in His Name and pray for the Lord to help you

in time of Resistance.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, I need Your wisdom.

Please show me the way out of confusion and into life."



Pray to the Lord and pray for Him to deal with your enemies.



Pray to the Lord and pray to for the rich not to be highminded.



Pray to the Lord and pray to sing the merices fo the Lord.



Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations



- in and around Halifax and other cities



- on university campuses



- for new workers among Muslims



- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.



- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them



- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray that, with God's help, children and

young people will be able to journey with hope towards the destiny God has

for each of them.



Pray for the healing of children who have been attacked and abducted by Boko

Haram terrorists in

Cameroon.



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.

Day 255, 12 September 2026



1) Daniel 6,Daniel 9, Ezra 1



Daniel 6



Daniel and the Lions' Den



1 (Est 1:1; Da 5:31) It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom

one hundred and twenty officials,

so that they would be over the whole kingdom,

2 (Ezr 4:22; Da 2:48-49) and over them three presidents,

of whom Daniel was first, so that the officials might give accounts

to them and the king not suffer loss.

3 (Da 5:12; 5:14) Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents

and officials because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king

thought to set him over the whole realm.

4 (Ge 43:18; Jdg 14:4) Then the presidents and officials sought

to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom,

but they could find no occasion or fault because he was faithful;

nor was there any error or fault found in him.

5 (Ac 24:13-16; 24:20-21) Then these men said,

"We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel,

unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God."

6 (Da 2:4; Ne 2:3) Then these presidents and officials assembled together

to the king, and said to him: "King Darius, live forever!

7 (Ps 59:3; Da 3:2) All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors,

and the officials, the counselors, and the captains have consulted

together to establish a royal statute and to make a firm decree,

that whoever shall ask a petition of any god or man for thirty days,

save of you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions.

8 (Est 1:19; Da 6:15) Now, O king, establish the decree

and sign the writing, that it not be changed,

according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which may not be altered."

9 (Ps 118:9; 146:3) Therefore King Darius signed the writing, even the decree.

10 (Ps 55:17; 95:6) Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went

into his house. And his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem,

he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks

before his God, as he had been doing previously.

11 (Ps 37:32-33; Da 6:6) Then these men assembled and found Daniel praying

and making supplication before his God.

12 (Da 6:8; Est 1:19; Da 3:8-12) Then they came near and spoke

before the king concerning the king's decree: "Have you not signed a decree,

that every man who asks a petition of any god or man within thirty days,

save of you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions?"

The king answered and said, "The thing is true, according to the law

of the Medes and Persians, which may not be altered."

13 (Da 2:25; 3:12) Then they answered and said before the king,

"That Daniel, who is of the sons of the captivity of Judah,

does not regard you, O king, or the decree that you have signed,

but makes his petition three times a day."

14 (Mk 6:26) Then the king, when he heard these words, was sorely displeased

with himself and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him. And he labored

until sunset to deliver him.

15 (Est 8:8; Da 6:12) Then these men came by agreement to the king

and said to the king, "Know, O king, that it is the law of the Medes

and Persians that no decree or statute which the king establishes may

be changed."

16 (Job 5:19; Ps 37:39-40) Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel

and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spoke and said to Daniel,

"Your God whom you serve continually, He will deliver you."



[1] It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes,

which should be over the whole kingdom;

[2] And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the

princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.

[3] Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because

an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the

whole realm.

[4] Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel

concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault;

forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in

him.

[5] Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel,

except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

[6] Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king, and

said thus unto him, King Darius, live for ever.

[7] All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the

counsellers, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal

statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of

any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into

the den of lions.

[8] Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not

changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

[9] Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree.

[10] Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his

house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he

kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks

before his God, as he did aforetime.

[11] Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making

supplication before his God.

[12] Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king's

decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask a

petition of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall

be cast into the den of lions? The king answered and said, The thing is

true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

[13] Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which is of

the children of the captivity of Judah, regardeth not thee, O king, nor the

decree that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day.

[14] Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with

himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till

the going down of the sun to deliver him.

[15] Then these men assembled unto the king, and said unto the king, Know, O

king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is, That no decree nor statute

which the king establisheth may be changed.

[16] Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the

den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou

servest continually, he will deliver thee.



Daniel Saved From the Lions



17 (La 3:53) A stone was brought and laid upon the mouth of the den,

and the king sealed it with his own signet and with the signet of his lords

so that nothing might be changed concerning Daniel.

18 (Est 6:1; Da 2:1) Then the king went to his palace

and passed the night fasting, and no instruments of music

were brought before him. And his sleep fled from him.

19 Then the king arose very early in the morning

and went in haste to the den of lions.

20 (Da 3:17; 6:16; Ge 18:14) When he came to the den, he cried

with a voice full of sorrow to Daniel. And the king spoke

and said to Daniel, "Daniel, servant of the living God,

has your God whom you serve continually been able

to deliver you from the lions?"

21 (Da 2:4; 6:6) Then Daniel said to the king, "O king, live forever!

22 (Da 3:28; 2Ti 4:17) My God has sent His angel and has shut the lions'

mouths so that they have not hurt me, because innocence was found in me

before Him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm."

23 (1Ch 5:20; Da 3:25) Then the king was exceeding glad for him

and commanded that they take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel

was taken up out of the den, and no manner of harm was found on him,

because he believed in his God.

24 (Dt 24:16; 2Ki 14:6) Then the king commanded, and they brought those men

who had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions-

them, their children, and their wives. And the lions overpowered them

and broke all their bones in pieces

before they came to the bottom of the den.

25 (Da 4:1; Ezr 1:1-2; 4:17) Then King Darius wrote:

To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth:

"Peace be multiplied unto you.

26 (Da 4:34; 2:44; 3:29) "I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom

men are to fear and tremble before the God of Daniel.

"For He is the living God,

enduring forever;

His kingdom shall never be destroyed,

and His dominion shall be forever.

27 (Da 4:2-3) He delivers and rescues,

and He works signs and wonders

in heaven and on earth,

who has delivered Daniel

from the power of the lions."

28 (Da 1:21; Isa 44:28-45:1) So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius

and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.



[17] And a stone was brought and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the

king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that

the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.

[18] Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither

were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went from him.

[19] Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto

the den of lions.

[20] And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto

Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the

living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee

from the lions?

[21] Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever.

[22] My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they

have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and

also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.

[23] Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they

should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den,

and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God.

[24] And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused

Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and

their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their

bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den.

[25] Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that

dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.

[26] I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and

fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for

ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion

shall be even unto the end.

[27] He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven

and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.

[28] So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of

Cyrus the Persian.



Daniel 9



The Prayer of Daniel



1 (Da 11:1) In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus of the lineage

of the Medes, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans,

2 (2Ch 36:21; Jer 29:10) in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, observed

in the books the number of the years which were specified by the word

of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet for the accomplishment of the desolations

of Jerusalem, that is, seventy years.

3 I set my face toward the Lord God to seek by prayer and supplications

with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.

4 (Dt 7:9; Ne 9:32) And I prayed to the Lord my God, and made my confession,

and said,

"Alas, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping His covenant

and mercy to those who love Him, and to those who keep His commandments.

5 (Ps 106:6; Isa 64:5-7) We have sinned and have committed iniquity

and have done wickedly and have rebelled, even by departing from Your precepts

and from Your judgments.

6 (2Ch 36:15-16; Ezr 9:7) We have not listened to Your servants the prophets,

who spoke in Your name to our kings, our officials, and our fathers,

and to all the people of the land.

7 (Dt 4:27; Ps 44:15) "O Lord, righteousness belongs to You, but to us shame

of face, as it is this day, to the men of Judah and to the inhabitants

of Jerusalem and to all Israel, who are near and who are far off,

through all the countries wherever You have driven them,

because of their trespass that they have trespassed against You.

8 O Lord, to us belongs shame of face, to our kings, to our officials,

and to our fathers, because we have sinned against You.

9 (Ps 130:4; Jer 14:7) To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness,

though we have rebelled against Him.

10 (2Ki 18:12; Da 9:6) We have not obeyed the voice of the Lord our God,

to walk in His laws, which He set before us by His servants the prophets.

11 (Isa 1:4-6; Jer 8:5-10) Indeed, all Israel has transgressed Your law,

even by departing that they might not obey Your voice.

"Therefore the curse has been poured upon us, and the oath that is written

in the Law of Moses the servant of God, because we have sinned against Him.

12 (Eze 5:9; Isa 44:26) He has confirmed His words, which He had spoken

against us and against our judges who judged us, by bringing on us great

calamity. For under the whole heaven there has not been done such

as has been done to Jerusalem.

13 (Isa 9:13; Jer 2:30) As it is written in the Law of Moses, great calamity

has come on us. Yet we have not sought the favor of the Lord our God so that

we might turn from our iniquities and give attention to Your truth.

14 (Ne 9:33; Jer 44:27) Therefore, the Lord has kept the disaster in store

and brought it upon us. For the Lord our God is righteous in all His works

which He does, but we have not obeyed His voice.

15 (Ne 9:10; Ex 6:1) "Now, O Lord our God, who brought Your people

out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and made Yourself a name,

even to this day, we have sinned, we have done wickedly.

16 (Zec 8:3; Ps 31:1O) Lord, according to all Your righteousness,

I beseech You, let Your anger and Your fury be turned away from Your city

Jerusalem, Your holy mountain, because for our sins and for the iniquities

of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people have become a reproach to all who

are around us.

17 (Ps 80:19; La 5:18) "Now therefore, O God, hear the prayer of Your servant

and his supplications, and for Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine

upon Your sanctuary, which is desolate.

18 (Isa 37:17; Jer 25:29) O my God, incline Your ear and hear. Open Your eyes

and look at our desolations and the city which is called by Your name,

for we do not present our supplications before You for our righteousness,

but for Your great mercies.

19 (Jer 14:9; Da 9:18) O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and act!

Do not defer, for Your own sake, O my God. For Your city and Your people

are called by Your name."



[1] In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the

Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans;

[2] In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number

of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet,

that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.

[3] And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplication,

with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:

[4] And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O

Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them

that love him, and to them that keep his commandments;

[5] We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and

have rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts and from thy judgments:

[6] Neither have we hearkened unto thy servants the prophets, which spake in

thy name to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, and to all the people

of the land.

[7] O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us confusion of

faces, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of

Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, that are near, and that are far off, through

all the countries whither thou hast driven them, because of their trespass

that they have trespassed against thee.

[8] O Lord, to us belongeth confusion of face, to our kings, to our princes,

and to our fathers, because we have sinned against thee.

[9] To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have

rebelled against him;

[10] Neither have we obeyed the voice of the LORD our God, to walk in his

laws, which he set before us by his servants the prophets.

[11] Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy law, even by departing, that they

might not obey thy voice; therefore the curse is poured upon us, and the

oath that is written in the law of Moses the servant of God, because we

have sinned against him.

[12] And he hath confirmed his words, which he spake against us, and against

our judges that judged us, by bringing upon us a great evil: for under the

whole heaven hath not been done as hath been done upon Jerusalem.

[13] As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us:

yet made we not our prayer before the LORD our God, that we might turn from

our iniquities, and understand thy truth.

[14] Therefore hath the LORD watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us:

for the LORD our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we

obeyed not his voice.

[15] And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the

land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and hast gotten thee renown, as at this

day; we have sinned, we have done wickedly.

[16] O Lord, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, let thine

anger and thy fury be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy

mountain: because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers,

Jerusalem and thy people are become a reproach to all that are about us.

[17] Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his

supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is

desolate, for the Lord's sake.

[18] O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our

desolations, and the city which is called by thy name: for we do not present

our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great

mercies.

[19] O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for

thine own sake, O my God: for thy city and thy people are called by thy

name.



The Seventy Weeks



20 (Ps 145:18; Isa 58:9) While I was speaking and praying and confessing

my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication

before the Lord my God for the holy mountain of my God,

21 (Da 8:16; Lk 1:19) indeed, while I was speaking in prayer,

the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning,

being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time

of the evening oblation.

22 (Da 8:16; 10:21) He informed me and talked with me, and said,

"Daniel, I have now come to give you insight and understanding.

23 (Da 10:11-12; 10:19) At the beginning of your supplications the command

went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly beloved.

Therefore understand the matter and consider the vision:

24 (Eze 4:6; Nu 14:34) "Seventy weeks have been determined for your people

and upon your holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end

of sins, and to make atonement for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting

righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint

the Most Holy Place.

25 (Ezr 4:24; Isa 9:6) “Know therefore and understand that from the going

forth of the command to restore and to rebuild Jerusalem

until the Prince Messiah shall be seven weeks, and 62 weeks.

It shall be built again, with plaza and moat, even in times of trouble.

26 (Isa 53:8; Na 1:8; Mt 24:2) After the 62 weeks Messiah shall be cut off

and shall have nothing. And the troops of the prince who shall come shall

destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end of it shall come with a flood.

And until the end of the war desolations are determined.

27 (Mt 24:15; Mk 13:14) And he shall make a firm covenant with many

for one week. But in the middle of the week he shall cause the sacrifice

and the offering to cease. And on the wing of abominations shall come one

who makes desolate, until the decreed destruction is poured out

on the desolator."



[20] And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the

sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my

God for the holy mountain of my God;

[21] Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had

seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me

about the time of the evening oblation.

[22] And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now

come forth to give thee skill and understanding.

[23] At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I

am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the

matter, and consider the vision.

[24] Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to

finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make

reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and

to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

[25] Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the

commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince

shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be

built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

[26] And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not

for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the

city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto

the end of the war desolations are determined.

[27] And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the

midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease,

and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even

until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the

desolate.



Ezra 1



The Proclamation of Cyrus



2Ch 36:22-23



1 (Jer 29:10; 2Ch 36:22-23) Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia,

that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled,

the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia,

so that he issued a proclamation throughout all his kingdom,

and also put it in writing, saying,

2 (Isa 45:12-13) "Thus says Cyrus king of Persia:

"The Lord God of heaven has given me all the kingdoms of the earth,

and He has charged me to build Him a house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.

3 (Da 6:26) Whoever there is among you of all His people, may his God be

with him, and may he go to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house

of the Lord God of Israel. He is the God who is in Jerusalem.

4 Whoever remains in any place where he sojourns, let the men of his place

help him with silver, gold, goods, and animals, along with voluntary gifts

for the house of God in Jerusalem."

5 (Ezr 1:1; Php 2:13) Then the heads of the households of Judah and Benjamin,

and the Levitical priests, with all those whose spirits God had stirred,

rose up to go up to build the house of the Lord in Jerusalem.

6 So everyone all around them strengthened their hands

with vessels of silver, gold, goods, animals, and precious things,

besides all that was given voluntarily.

7 (2Ki 24:13; 2Ch 36:7) Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels

of the house of the Lord, which Nebuchadnezzar had brought from Jerusalem

and had put in the house of his gods.

8 (Ezr 5:14) Cyrus king of Persia even brought forth more for them,

by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer and had them numbered

for Sheshbazzar, who was the prince of Judah.

9 This is the number of them: 30 containers of gold, 1000 containers

of silver, and 29 knives.

10 There were also 30 smaller bowls of gold, 410 smaller bowls of silver

(of lesser value), and 1000 other various containers.

11 All the articles of gold and silver were 5400 . All these did Sheshbazzar

bring up, when the exiles were brought from Babylon to Jerusalem.



Ezra 1

[1] Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD

by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit

of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his

kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,

[2] Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me

all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house

at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.

[3] Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let

him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD

God of Israel, (he is the God,) which is in Jerusalem.

[4] And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of

his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with

beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God that is in

Jerusalem.

[5] Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the

priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go

up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem.

[6] And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels

of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things,

beside all that was willingly offered.

[7] Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of the LORD,

which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem, and had put them in

the house of his gods;

[8] Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of

Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of

Judah.

[9] And this is the number of them: thirty chargers of gold, a thousand

chargers of silver, nine and twenty knives,

[10] Thirty basons of gold, silver basons of a second sort four hundred and

ten, and other vessels a thousand.

[11] All the vessels of gold and of silver were five thousand and four

hundred. All these did Sheshbazzar bring up with them of the captivity that

were brought up from Babylon unto Jerusalem.



2) Our Daily Bread for 12 September 2026 titled Persevering into Joy



James 1:2-12



Faith and Wisdom



2 (Jas 1:12) My brothers, count it all joy

when you fall into diverse temptations,

3 (Heb 10:36; 2Pe 1:6) knowing that the trying

of your faith develops patience.

4 (Mt 5:48; Lk 21:19) But let patience perfect its work,

that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

5 (Pr 2:3-6; Jn 15:7) If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God,

who gives to all men liberally and without criticism,

and it will be given to him.

6 (Eph 4:14) But let him ask in faith, without wavering. For he who wavers

is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed with the wind.

7 Let not that man think that he will receive anything from the Lord.

8 (Jas 4:8; 2Pe 2:14) A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.



[2] My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

[3] Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

[4] But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and

entire, wanting nothing.

[5] If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men

liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

[6] But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like

a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

[7] For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

[8] A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.



Poverty and Riches



9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted,

10 (1Co 7:31; 1Pe 1:24) but the rich in that he is made low,

because as the flower of the grass he will pass away.

11 (Isa 40:7-8) For the sun rises with a burning heat

and it withers the grass, and its flowers fall, and its beauty perishes.

So will the rich man wither away in his ways.



[9] Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

[10] But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the

grass he shall pass away.

[11] For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth

the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of

it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.



Trial and Temptation



12 (Jas 2:5; 1Co 9:25; 2Ti 4:8) Blessed is the man who endures temptation,

for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life,

which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.



[12] Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he

shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that

love him.



Nestled in a corner of the brick steps leading up to our front door is a hardy

little scarlet begonia. We didn't plant it - it must have grown there from a

seed that fell out of a hanging basket. But we’ve let it remain. Year after

year it's a cheerful reminder to my wife and me that perseverance

is a beautiful thing.



James offers even more beautiful encouragement to persevere, especially to

those facing opposition for their faith in Jesus: "Consider it pure

joy . . . whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the

testing of your faith produces perseverance" (James 1:2-3).



Pure joy? We balk at those words, but the apostle is looking forward to the

truth that God is over everything and is able to bring good out of even

difficult circumstances. James completes the thought: "Blessed is the one who

perseveres under trial because . . . that person will receive the crown of

life that the Lord has promised to those who love him" (v. 12). The word

blessed is the same word Jesus uses in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12),

and it carries the meaning—among other things - of "happy."



Whatever we face, including spiritual battles and life's hard

challenges, God will sustain us in His love and will one day

mercifully reward us with the beauty of His joy.



By: James Banks



Reflect & Pray



How does it help you to know that God is able to bring good out of our most

challenging circumstances? What do you most look forward to from Him today?



Thank You for persevering to the cross for me, dear Jesus.

You bring the greatest happiness of all!



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 7 God's Bulldozer - Luke 3:5-6



5 (Isa 40:4; 42:16) Every valley shall be filled

and every mountain and hill shall be brought low;

and the crooked shall be made straight

and the rough ways shall be made smooth;

6 (Isa 40:5; 52:10) and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.



5 Every valley shall be filled,

And every mountain and hill shall be brought low;

And the crooked shall be made straight,

And the rough ways shall be made smooth;

6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.



When a new highway is being constructed, the roads crew work hard

in preparing for the new surface to be laid. Giant bulldozers cut through

the hillsides, moving earth, leveling, filling, evening the path out where

the roadway will run. When the work is first begun, if often looks like chaos:

and even after the highway begins to take shape, the land is still ugly,

scarred by the unsightly gashes cut through the landscape. Yet after

the work is completed and the grass and trees are replanted, we forget

the temporary upheaval and see only the

beauty of the land and the convenience of the new roadway.

In Luke 3:5-6, John the Baptist presents a prophecy of the coming of Christ,

a prophecy quoted from Isaiah 40:3-5 . The prophecy speaks of the preparation

of the world for the coming Messiah, but is also applies to the preparation

of the individual heart to receive him.

Sometimes, the Holy Spirit must do major work in our hearts to prepare us for

the coming of Christ into our live. Like a bulldozer, he brings down the

mountains of pride in our lives. He fill the empty places , corrects

the crooked, grades down the rough edges of our hearts.

Often this is not pleasant work. We prefer to maintain the rugged landscape

of Self, and we do not like the ugly scars that are left after the bulldozer

has done its job.

But if we submit to the Spirit's "Construction work" in us, the way will be

paved for the Lord to enter into our lives, and others will see in us,

the way be paved for the Lord to enter into our lives, and other will see

in us the glory and salvation of our God.



Application



a) What "construction work" has to Holy Spirit done in me?



b) What restoration has taken place because of that work?



c) How do today's verses help me put in perspective the work

God still want to do in me?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



1 Cor 13:3



3 If I give all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned,

and have not love, it profits me nothing.



3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor,

and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity,

it profiteth me nothing.



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



God's Inexhaustible Strength



Ps 18:30-34



30 As for God, His way has integrity;

the word of the Lord is proven;

He is a shield to all those who take refuge in Him.

31 For who is God except the Lord?

Or who is a rock besides our God?

32 It is God who clothes me with strength,

and gives my way integrity.

33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer,

and causes me to stand on my high places.

34 He trains my hands for war,

so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.



30 As for God, his way is perfect:

The word of the LORD is tried: He is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

31 For who is God save the LORD?

Or who is a rock save our God?

32 It is God that girdeth me with strength,

And maketh my way perfect.

33 He maketh my feet like hinds' feet,

And setteth me upon my high places.

34 He teacheth my hands to war,

So that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Nova Scotia



Total population 942700

Muslim population (est.) 14629



With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is

a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,

a harvest field in itself.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations



- in and around Halifax and other cities



- on university campuses



- for new workers among Muslims



- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.



- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them



- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims



Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia

with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas

(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques

in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.



Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of

newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration

has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic

is the second most spoken language in Halifax.



while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000

in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population

somewhere between 25000 to 30000.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



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

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



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



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



http://www.ehc.ca



12th Day of the Month



a) Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically



(Proverb 11:1



1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is His delight.



1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.



)



b) Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to seek the Lord's favour and to understand

his prophecies .



Pray to the Lord: "Thank You for persevering to the cross for me, dear Jesus.

You bring the greatest happiness of all!"



Pray to the Lord and pray for the Holy SPirit to the Work it

needs to make you complete.



Pray to the Lord and pray to have love.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the integrity of the Lord.



Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations



- in and around Halifax and other cities



- on university campuses



- for new workers among Muslims



- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.



- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them



- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically



Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.



Ask the Lord to heal a courageous evangelist in

Pakistan who was

arrested and tortured for his ministry work.



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.

Day 254, 11 September 2026



1) Daniel 7, Daniel 8, Daniel 5



Daniel 7

Daniel's Vision of the Four Beasts



1 (Da 4:5; 5:1) In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon,

Daniel had a dream and visions of his mind while on his bed.

Then he wrote the dream and told the sum of the matters.

2 (Rev 7:1) Daniel spoke and said: I saw in my vision by night

the four winds of the heaven striving upon the Mediterranean Sea.

3 (Rev 13:1; Da 7:17) Four great beasts came up from the sea,

diverse from one another.

4 (Jer 4:7; Eze 17:3) The first was like a lion and had eagle's wings.

I watched until its wings were plucked and it was lifted up from the earth

and made to stand on the feet as a man, and a man's heart was given to it.

5 (Da 2:39) Another beast appeared, a second, like a bear, and it raised

itself up on one side, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth.

And they said to it, "Arise, devour much flesh."

6 (Rev 13:2) After this I looked and there was another, like a leopard,

which had on its back four wings of a fowl. The beast also had four heads.

And dominion was given to it.

7 (Rev 12:3; 13:1) After this I saw in the visions at night a fourth beast,

dreadful and terrible, and exceedingly strong. And it had great iron teeth.

It devoured and broke in pieces, and stamped the rest with its feet.

And it was different from all the beasts that were before it,

and it had ten horns.

8 (Rev 13:5-6; Ps 12:3) I considered the horns, when there came up among

them another little horn before whom three of the first horns were plucked

up by the roots. And there, in this horn, were eyes like the eyes of man,

and a mouth speaking great things.



[1] In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and

visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, and told the sum

of the matters.

[2] Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the

four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea.

[3] And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another.

[4] The first was like a lion, and had eagle's wings: I beheld till the

wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made

stand upon the feet as a man, and a man's heart was given to it.

[5] And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up

itself on one side, and it had three ribs in the mouth of it between the

teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh.

[6] After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the

back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and

dominion was given to it.

[7] After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast,

dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth:

it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of

it: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had

ten horns.

[8] I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another

little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by

the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a

mouth speaking great things.



The Ancient of Days Reigns



9 (Rev 1:14; Ps 90:2) I watched until

the thrones were cast down

and the Ancient of Days was seated,

whose garment was white as snow,

and the hair of His head like the pure wool.

His throne was like the fiery flame,

and its wheels as burning fire.

10 (Rev 5:11; Dt 33:2) A fiery stream issued

and came out from before Him.

A thousand thousands ministered to Him;

and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him.

The judgment was set,

and the books were opened.

11 (Rev 19:20; 20:10) Then I watched because of the sound of the boastful

words which the horn was speaking. I watched even until the beast was slain,

and his body destroyed and given to the burning flame.

12 As for the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away;

yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time.

13 (Mt 26:64; Rev 1:7) I saw in the night visions, and there was one like

a Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He came to the Ancient of Days

and was presented before Him.

14 (Da 7:27; Rev 11:15) There was given to Him dominion, and glory,

and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him.

His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away,

and His kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.



[9] I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did

sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure

wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.

[10] A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand

thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood

before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.

[11] I beheld then because of the voice of the great words which the horn

spake: I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and

given to the burning flame.

[12] As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken

away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time.

[13] I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came

with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought

him near before him.

[14] And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all

people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an

everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which

shall not be destroyed.



The Interpretation of the Dream



15 (Da 7:28) I, Daniel, was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body,

and the visions of my head troubled me.

16 (Rev 5:5; 7:13-14) I approached one of those who were standing by

and asked him the truth of all this.

So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of these things.

17 "These great beasts, which are four, are four kings which shall arise

out of the earth.

18 (Rev 20:4; Isa 60:12-14) But the saints of the Most High shall take

the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, even forever and ever."

19 (Da 7:7) Then I desired to know the truth of the fourth beast,

which was different from all the others, exceeding dreadful,

whose teeth were of iron and its nails of bronze, and which devoured,

broke in pieces, and stamped the rest with its feet;

20 (Da 7:8) and of the ten horns that were in its head, and of the other

which came up, and before whom three fell, even of that horn that had eyes

and a mouth that spoke boastful words, whose look was more stout

than its fellows.

21 (Da 8:24; 12:7) I beheld, and the same horn was warring with the saints

and prevailing against them

22 (Da 7:18; 1Co 6:2-3) until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment

was passed in favor of the saints of the Most High,

and the time came when the saints possessed the kingdom.

23 (Da 2:40) Thus he said: "The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom

upon earth, which shall be different from all kingdoms, and shall devour

the whole earth and shall tread it down and break it in pieces.

24 (Da 7:20; Rev 13:1) The ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings

that shall arise; and another shall rise after them, and he shall be

different from the first, and he shall subdue three kings.

25 (Da 12:7; 2:21; Rev 12:14) He shall speak words against the Most High

and shall wear out the saints of the Most High and plan to change times

and law. And they shall be given into his hand until a time

and times and half a time. Or for a year, two years, and half a year.

26 "But the court shall sit for judgment, and they shall take away

his dominion, to consume and to destroy it forever.

27 (Da 2:44; Ps 22:27; 72:11) Then the kingdom and dominion,

and the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heaven,

shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High,

whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

and all dominions shall serve and obey Him."

28 (Lk 2:19; 2:51) At this point the matter ended. As for me, Daniel,

my thoughts troubled me much, and my countenance changed in me;

but I kept the matter in my heart.



[15] I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and the

visions of my head troubled me.

[16] I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of

all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.

[17] These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise

out of the earth.

[18] But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess

the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

[19] Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was diverse from

all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth were of iron, and his nails

of brass; which devoured, brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with his

feet;

[20] And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came

up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth

that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

[21] I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed

against them;

[22] Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of

the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

[23] Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth,

which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth,

and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.

[24] And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise:

and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first,

and he shall subdue three kings.

[25] And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear

out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and

they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of

time.

[26] But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to

consume and to destroy it unto the end.

[27] And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under

the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most

High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall

serve and obey him.

[28] Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations

much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the

matter in my heart.



[The 4th beast propechy has yet to be fulfilled]



Daniel 8



Daniel's Vision of a Ram and a Goat



1 (Da 7:1) In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar a vision

appeared to me, even to me Daniel, after that which appeared to me

at the first.

2 (Ge 10:22; Ne 1:1) I saw in the vision, and while I was looking,

I was at Susa in the palace which is in the province of Elam.

And I saw in the vision that I was by the canal of Ulai.

3 (Da 8:20; 10:5) Then I lifted up my eyes and looked,

and there stood before the river a ram which had two horns,

and the two horns were high. But one was higher than the other,

and the higher one came up last.

4 (Da 11:16; 8:7) I saw the ram pushing westward and northward and southward,

so that no animal might stand before him; nor was there any that could

deliver out of his hand, but he did according to his will and became great.

5 (Da 8:21; 8:8; 11:3) As I was considering this, suddenly a male goat came

from the west across the face of the whole earth and did not touch the ground.

And the goat had a notable horn between his eyes.

6 He came to the ram that had two horns, which I had seen standing

before the river, and ran to him in the fury of his power.

7 (Da 7:7; 11:11) I saw him come close to the ram, and he was moved

with rage against him, and struck the ram and broke his two horns.

And there was no power in the ram to stand before him,

but he cast him down to the ground and stamped on him.

And there was none who could deliver the ram out of his hand.

8 (Da 7:2; 2Ch 26:16) Therefore the male goat grew very great.

And when he was strong, the great horn was broken, and four conspicuous horns

came up in its place toward the four winds of heaven.



[1] In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared unto

me, even unto me Daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first.

[2] And I saw in a vision; and it came to pass, when I saw, that I was at

Shushan in the palace, which is in the province of Elam; and I saw in a

vision, and I was by the river of Ulai.

[3] Then I lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there stood beforethe

river a ram which had two horns: and the two horns were high; but one was

higher than the other, and the higher came up last.

[4] I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; so that no

beasts might stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out

of his hand; but he did according to his will, and became great.

[5] And as I was considering, behold, an he goat came from the west on the

face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a

notable horn between his eyes.

[6] And he came to the ram that had two horns, which I had there seen

standing before the river, and ran unto him in the fury of his power.

[7] And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler

against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns: and there was no

power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground,

and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of

his hand.

[8] Therefore the he goat waxed very great: and when he was strong, the

great horn was broken; and for it came up four notable ones toward the four

winds of heaven.



The Little Horn



9 (Da 11:16; Ps 48:2) Out of one of them came a little horn, which grew

exceedingly great toward the south, toward the east,

and toward the Pleasant Land.

10 (Isa 14:13; Rev 12:4) It grew great, even to the host of heaven.

And it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground

and stamped upon them.

11 (Da 11:31; 12:11) Indeed, he magnified himself even to the Prince

of the host, and from Him the daily sacrifice was taken away,

and the place of His sanctuary was cast down.

12 (Isa 59:14; Da 11:28) Because of rebellion, an army was given

to the horn to oppose the daily sacrifice; and it cast truth to the ground.

It practiced this and prospered.

13 (Da 4:13; Lk 21:24) Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint

said to that certain saint which spoke, "How long shall be the vision

concerning the daily sacrifice and the transgression of desolation,

the giving of both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot?"

14 (Da 8:26; 12:11) And he said to me, "For 2300 evenings and mornings.

Then the sanctuary shall be cleansed properly."



[9] And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding

great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land.

[10] And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some

of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them.

[11] Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him

the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast

down.

[12] And an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of

transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised,

and prospered.

[13] Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto that

certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily

sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary

and the host to be trodden under foot?

[14] And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then

shall the sanctuary be cleansed.



Gabriel Interprets the Vision



15 (Da 10:16; 10:18) When I, Daniel, had seen the vision, I sought

for the meaning. Then there before me stood one who had the appearance

of a man.

16 (Lk 1:19; 1:26) I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai,

which called, and said, "Gabriel, make this man understand the vision."

17 (Da 8:19; Rev 1:17) So he came near where I stood. And when he came,

I was afraid and fell upon my face; but he said to me,

"Understand, son of man, that the vision deals with the time of the end."

18 (Da 10:18; Eze 2:2) Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep

with my face toward the ground. But he touched me and set me upright.

19 (Da 8:15-17; Hab 2:3) He said, "Listen, I will make you know what shall be

in the final period of the indignation, for the end shall be

at the appointed time.

20 (Da 8:3) The ram which you saw having two horns

represents the kings of Media and Persia.

21 (Da 10:20; 11:3) The rough goat is the king of Greece, and the great horn

that is between his eyes is the first king.

22 Now the broken horn and the four horns that stood up in its place

are four kingdoms that shall stand up out of his nation,

but not with his power.

23 "In the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors have reached

their limit, a king will arise, having a fierce countenance,

skilled in intrigue.

24 (Da 8:12; 7:25; Rev 17:17) His power shall be mighty,

but not by his own power. And he shall destroy wonderfully

and shall prosper and practice his will

and shall destroy the mighty men and the holy people.

25 (Da 8:11; Job 34:20) By his cunning, he shall cause deceit to succeed

under his hand, and he shall magnify himself in his heart. He shall destroy

many in a time of peace. He shall also rise up against the Prince of princes;

but he shall be broken, not by human hands.

26 (Da 10:1; 10:14; 12:4) "And the vision of the evenings and the mornings,

which was told, is true. Therefore shut up the vision,

for it deals with many days in the future."

27 (Da 7:28; Hab 3:16) Then I, Daniel, fainted and was sick for some days.

Afterward I rose up again and did the king's business.

So I was astonished at the vision, but there was none to explain it.



[15] And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, and

sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me as the

appearance of a man.

[16] And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and

said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.

[17] So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell

upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time

of the end shall be the vision.

[18] Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward

the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright.

[19] And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last

end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be.

[20] The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and

Persia.

[21] And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is

between his eyes is the first king.

[22] Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms

shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power.

[23] And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are

come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark

sentences, shall stand up.

[24] And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall

destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the

mighty and the holy people.

[25] And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his

hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy

many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be

broken without hand.

[26] And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true:

wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be for many days.

[27] And I Daniel fainted, and was sick certain days; afterward I rose up,

and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none

understood it.



Daniel 5



Belshazzar's Feast



1 (Est 1:3; Isa 22:12) Belshazzar the king made a great feast

for a thousand of his lords and drank wine before the thousand.

2 (Da 1:2; 2Ki 24:13) While he tasted the wine, Belshazzar commanded

that they bring in the golden and silver vessels which

his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple which was in Jerusalem,

so that the king, and his officials, his wives,

and his concubines might drink from them.

3 Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple

of the house of God which was at Jerusalem. And the king and his officials,

his wives and his concubines drank from them.

4 (Da 5:23; Hab 2:19) They drank wine and praised the gods of gold

and of silver, of bronze, of iron, of wood, and of stone.



[1] Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and

drank wine before the thousand.

[2] Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and

silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple

which was in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his

concubines, might drink therein.

[3] Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple

of the house of God which was at Jerusalem; and the king, and his princes,

his wives, and his concubines, drank in them.

[4] They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass,

of iron, of wood, and of stone.



The Writing on the Wall



5 (Da 4:31) Immediately fingers of a man's hand appeared

and wrote opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall

of the king's palace. And the king saw the back of the hand that wrote.

6 (Da 7:28; Ps 69:23) Then the king's countenance was changed,

and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins

were loosed, and his knees struck against one another.

7 (Da 5:16; 5:29; 2:6) The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers,

the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spoke and said

to the wise men of Babylon, "Whoever shall read this writing

and show me its interpretation shall be clothed with scarlet

and have a chain of gold about his neck and shall be the third

ruler in the kingdom."

8 (Da 2:27; Ge 41:8) Then all the king's wise men came in,

but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king

its interpretation.

9 (Da 5:6; 2:1; Isa 13:6-8) Then King Belshazzar was greatly troubled,

and his countenance was changed in him, and his nobles were astonished.

10 (Da 3:9; 2:4) Now the queen came into the banquet house

because of the words of the king and his nobles. And the queen spoke

and said, "O king, live forever. Do not let your thoughts trouble you,

or let your countenance be changed.

11 (Da 4:8-9; 2:47-48) There is a man in your kingdom in whom

is the Spirit of the Holy God. And, in the days of your father,

light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods,

were found in him. And King Nebuchadnezzar, your father,

your father the king, made him master of the magicians, astrologers,

Chaldeans, and soothsayers.

12 (Da 1:7; 6:3) Inasmuch as an excellent spirit and knowledge

and understanding, interpreting dreams and explanation of enigmas

and solving of problems, were found in the same Daniel,

whom the king named Belteshazzar, now let Daniel be called,

and he will give the interpretation."



[5] In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand, and wrote over

against the candlestick upon the plaister of the wall of the king's palace:

and the king saw the part of the hand that wrote.

[6] Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him,

so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against

another.

[7] The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the

soothsayers. And the king spake, and said to the wise men of Babylon,

Whosoever shall read this writing, and shew me the interpretation thereof,

shall be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and

shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.

[8] Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the

writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.

[9] Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was

changed in him, and his lords were astonied.

[10] Now the queen, by reason of the words of the king and his lords, came

into the banquet house: and the queen spake and said, O king, live for

ever:

let not thy thoughts trouble thee, nor let thy countenance be changed:

[11] There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods;

and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the

wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy

father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians,

astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;

[12] Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding,

interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of

doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar:

now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation.



Daniel Interprets the Writing



13 (Da 2:25; 5:11) Then Daniel was brought in before the king.

And the king spoke and said to Daniel, "Are you that Daniel

who is one of the sons of the captivity of Judah, whom the king

my father brought out of Judah? 14Now I have heard of you,

that the Spirit of God is in you; and that light, and understanding,

and excellent wisdom have been found in you.

15 (Da 5:7-8; Isa 47:12) Now the wise men, the astrologers,

have been brought in before me, that they should read this writing

and make known to me its interpretation, but they could not give

the interpretation of the matter.

16 (Da 5:7; Ge 40:8) And I have heard of you, that you can give

interpretations and solve problems. Now if you can read the writing,

and make known to me its interpretation, you shall be clothed with scarlet

and have a chain of gold about your neck

and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom."

17 (2Ki 5:16) Then Daniel answered and said before the king,

"Let your gifts be for yourself, or give your rewards to another.

Yet I will read the writing to the king and make known to him

the interpretation.

18 (Da 2:37-38; 4:17) “O king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar

your father a kingdom and majesty and glory and honor.

19 (Da 2:12–13; 3:6) And for the majesty that He gave him, all peoples,

nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. Whom he would,

he slaughtered, and whom he would, he kept alive; whom he would,

he set up, and whom he would, he put down.

20 (Jer 13:18; Ex 9:17) But when his heart was lifted up and his mind

hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne

and they took his glory from him.

21 (Da 4:25; Eze 17:24) And he was driven from the sons of men,

and his heart was made like the animals, and his dwelling was

with the wild donkeys. He was given grass to eat like oxen,

and his body was wet with the dew of heaven

until he knew that the Most High God rules in the kingdom of men,

and that He appoints over it whomever He wills.

22 (2Ch 33:23; Ex 10:3) "Yet you, his son, O Belshazzar,

have not humbled your heart, though you knew all this;

23 (Job 12:10; Jer 10:2) 3but have lifted up yourself

against the Lord of heaven. And they have brought the vessels

of His house before you, and you and your lords, your wives

and your concubines, have drunk wine in them. And you have praised

the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood, and stone,

which see not, nor hear, nor know. And the God in whose hand

is your breath, and whose are all your ways, you have not glorified.

24 Then the hand was sent from Him, and this inscription was written.

25 "This is the inscription that was written:

mene, mene, tekel, upharsin.

26 (Jer 27:7) "This is the interpretation of the message:

Mene:Meaning to number. God has numbered your kingdom and put an end to it.

27 (Ps 62:9; Job 31:6) Tekel:Meaning to weigh. you have been weighed

in the balances and are found wanting.

28 (Isa 13:17; Da 6:28) Peres:Meaning to divide. your kingdom has been divided

and given to the Medes and Persians."

29 (Da 5:7; 5:16) Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel

with scarlet and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made a proclamation

concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.

30 (Jer 51:31; 51:39) That same night Belshazzar the king

of the Chaldeans was slain.

31 (Da 9:1; 6:1) Then Darius the Mede received the kingdom,

being about sixty-two years old.



[13] Then was Daniel brought in before the king. And the king spake and said

unto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, which art of the children of the

captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Jewry?

[14] I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and

that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

[15] And now the wise men, the astrologers, have been brought in before me,

that they should read this writing, and make known unto me the

interpretation thereof: but they could not shew the interpretation of the

thing:

[16] And I have heard of thee, that thou canst make interpretations, and

dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me

the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with scarlet, and have a

chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom.

[17] Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to

thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto

the king, and make known to him the interpretation.

[18] O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a

kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:

[19] And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and

languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom

he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he

put down.

[20] But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he

was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:

[21] And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the

beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they fed him with grass

like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven; till he knew that

the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men, and that he appointeth over

it whomsoever he will.

[22] And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though

thou knewest all this;

[23] But hast lifted up thyself against the LORD of heaven; and they have

brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy

wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised

the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see

not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose

are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified:

[24] Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was

written.

[25] And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.

[26] This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy

kingdom, and finished it.

[27] TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.

[28] PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.

[29] Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with scarlet, and

put a chain of gold about his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him,

that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.

[30] In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain.

[31] And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two

years old.



2) Our Daily Bread for 11 September 2025

Divine Comfort



Psalm 30:1-12

A Psalm of David. A Song at the dedication of the temple.



1 I will extol You, O Lord, for You have drawn me up,

and have not caused my foes to rejoice over me.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) O Lord my God, I cried to You,

and You healed me.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord, You have brought up my soul from the grave;

You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Sing to the Lord, O you saints of His,

and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For His anger endures but a moment,

in His favor is life;

weeping may endure for a night,

but joy comes in the morning.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) In my prosperity I said,

"I will never be moved."

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Lord, by Your favor

You had set me strong as a mountain;

You hid Your face,

and I was terrified.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I cried to You, O Lord,

and to the Lord I made supplication:

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) "What profit is there in my death,

if I go down to the pit?

Will the dust give You thanks?

Will it declare Your truth?

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Hear, O Lord, and be gracious to me;

Lord, be my helper."

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) For You have turned my mourning into dancing;

You have put off my sackcloth and girded me with gladness,

12 so that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent.

O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.



Psalms 30

[1] I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made

my foes to rejoice over me.

[2] O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.

[3] O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me

alive, that I should not go down to the pit.

[4] Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the

remembrance of his holiness.

[5] For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may

endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

[6] And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.

[7] LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou

didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.

[8] I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.

[9] What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the

dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

[10] Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.

[11] Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my

sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

[12] To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O

LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.



The sound of the cascading water confirmed that I'd arrived at the 9/11

Memorial Pools in New York City, a place I'd avoided visiting for fear of

being overwhelmed by sadness and grief from what took place there that tragic

day in 2001. I walked around the two large reflection pools located where the

Twin Towers once stood. It was deeply moving to see all the names of those

who died etched on the walls - some with roses placed on them by loved ones.



I was in Manhattan on the morning of 9/11 but thankfully not near the World

Trade Center. Still, as a native New Yorker, the tragedy hit too close to

home. I was finally at Ground Zero, yet I wasn't overcome by sorrow or fear.

I felt peace as I stood there and recalled God's sustaining grace. That peace

was a gift from the God who knows how to comfort us.



As we read the Psalms, we see that David experienced sorrow, fear, and grief

as well as divine comfort. In Psalm 30, he writes, "I called to you for help,

and you healed me" (v. 2). "Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing

comes in the morning" (v. 5). God turned David's "wailing into dancing" and

"removed [his] sackcloth and clothed [him] with joy" (v. 11).



When we're feeling overwhelmed with sorrow, loss, or pain, let's turn to the

God of all comfort, who is close to the brokenhearted, and give thanks to Him

as David did: "Lord my God, I will praise you forever" (v. 12).



By: Nancy Gavilanes

Reflect & Pray



When have you experienced God's comfort?

How can you receive His comfort today?



Dear God, thank You for Your comfort.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 -The Blessings of Grace Day 6 - A Reasonable Alternative



Isaiah 1:18



18 (Ps 51:7; Rev 7:14) "Come now, and let us reason together, "

says the Lord. Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;

though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.



18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD:

though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;

though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.



"Is Christianity Reasonable?" Linda Wanted to Know. "I've heard all my life

that faith is a crutch, an invention of weak minds to assure them

of some order in the world."

Linda was not alone in her objection; thinking people for generations

have been asking themselves the same question.

God is not intimidated by our questions; in fact, he confronts the issue

head-on in the Scriptures. "Let us reason together," the Lord invites.

Even according to the most basic of human reasoning,

faith is a reasonable alternative , a rational choice for a thinking person.

God indicates in his Word that confession and forgiveness are "reasonable".

"Think!" God says. "You sin, and you know it. You are not even able to be

true to your own principles. You cannot deal with your sin by will power

or effort. But I can deal with it! I can forgive it - and I will"

We cannot come to faith in God through Christ by intellect alone, of course.

Our spirits much reach out in faith, beyond what we can see. But intellect

supports faith; trusting in Christ is an eminently rational decision.

In Deut 30:1-20 , God set before the people a choice: Life or Death, blessing

or cursing. "Choose Life!" he tells them. We have the same choice.

The ultimate decision is thus simplified, the 'rational' alternative becomes

clear. We can choose death, by attempting to control our own destinies ,

or life, by giving ourselves fully into the hand of the Master.



Application



a) Why is the choice to acknowledge my sin and receive forgiveness a

'Rational choice'?



b) What are the alternatives to such a decision?



c) What other aspects of God's word

and work in my life seem 'reasonable' to me?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Romans 13:7-8



7 (Mt 17:25; 22:21) Render to all what is due them: taxes to whom taxes

are due, respect to whom respect is due, fear to whom fear is due,

and honor to whom honour is due.

8 (Ro 13:10; Mt 7:12) Owe no one anything, except to love one another,

for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.



7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due;

custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth

another hath fulfilled the law.



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



God's Eternal Faithfulness



Ps 117



1 Praise the Lord, all you nations! Exalt Him, all you peoples!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For His merciful kindness is great toward us,

and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.



1 O praise the LORD,

All ye nations: Praise him, all ye people.

2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us:

And the truth of the LORD endureth for ever.

Praise ye 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?)



Nova Scotia



Total population 942700

Muslim population (est.) 14629



With 6 of the Nova Scotia's 10 universities located in Halifax, there is

a high concentration of Muslin international students in the area,

a harvest field in itself.

Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations



- in and around Halifax and other cities



- on university campuses



- for new workers among Muslims



- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.



- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them



- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims



Halifax is the centre of Muslim activity for the Province of Nova Scotia

with at least 10 Islamic centres (mosques) and musallas

(prayer locations, especially for Friday prayer). And there are other mosques

in Chebucto, Kearney Lake, Dartmouth, Bedford and Truro.



Though the original community of Muslims was primarily composed of

newcomers from Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, continued immigration

has further diversified this community. Anf it is said thay Arabic

is the second most spoken language in Halifax.



while conservative estimates place the number of Muslims at almost 15000

in 2014, the Imama of a primary Halifax mosque estimates their population

somewhere between 25000 to 30000.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.



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

"What does this mean?"

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



Peter's Speech at Pentecost



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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'



- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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



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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -



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

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

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



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

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



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



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



http://www.ehc.ca



11th Day of the Month



a) Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and in Canada.



(



Ps 86:12



12 I will give You thanks, O Lord my God, with all my heart,

and I will glorify Your name forever.



12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart:

And I will glorify thy name for evermore.



John 12:28



28 "Father, glorify Your name."

Then a voice came from heaven, saying,

"I have glorified it, and will glorify it again."



28 Father, glorify thy name.

Then came there a voice from heaven, saying,

I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.



)



b) Pray for the province of New Brunswick



I) Pray for the leaders of New Brunswick, 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 Saviour, 4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.



II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses beaming forth

the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding

the Hope Campaign and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord and give thanks for everything

he has done for you and to understand his prophecies.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, thank You for Your comfort."



Pray to the Lord and pray to give all your sins to Jesus.



Pray to the Lord and pray to owe no person nothing.



Pray to the Lord and pray to exalt Him.



Pray for Nova Scotia and her Muslim populations



- in and around Halifax and other cities



- on university campuses



- for new workers among Muslims



- for pastors and churches to be bold in vision, passion and outreach

to Muslims in their areas.



- for Muslims who are searching for a better way to find a Christian friend

to share Jesus with and disciple them



- for Muslim-background believers to be both wise and bold in sharing their

new faith in Jesus with other Muslims



Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and in Canada.



Pray that churches closed by authoritarian governing officials in

NICARAGUA will

be permitted to reopen.



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.