Day 112 of My 3rd Bible Study Journey - 22 April 2023 reflections
Day 112, 22 Apr 2022
1) Psalms 43, 44, 45, 49, 84, 85, 87
Psalms 43
1 Vindicate me, O God,
and plead my cause against an ungodly nation;
deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For You are the God of my refuge;
why have You rejected me?
Why do I walk about mourning
because of the oppression of the enemy?
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Send out Your light and Your truth.
Let them lead me;
let them bring me to Your holy hill,
and to Your dwelling place.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Then I will go to the altar of God,
to the God of my joyful gladness;
with the harp I will give thanks to You,
O God, my God.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Why are you cast down, O my soul?
And why are you disquieted withinme?
Hope in God;
for I will yet give Him thanks,
the salvation of my countenance and my God.
Psalm 43
[1] Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation:
O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
[2] For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off?
Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
[3] O send out thy light and thy truth: Let them lead me;
Let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.
[4] Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy:
Yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.
[5] Why art thou cast down, O my soul?
And why art thou disquieted within me?
Hope in God:
For I shall yet praise him, Who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Psalms 44
For the Music Director. A Contemplative Maskil of the sons of Korah.
1 We have heard with our ears, O God,
our fathers have told us
what work You did in their days,
in the days of old:
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) how You drove out the nations with Your hand,
and planted others instead;
how You afflicted peoples,
and sent them away.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For they did not take possession
of the land by their own sword,
nor did their own arm save them;
but it was Your right hand, and Your arm,
and the light of Your countenance, because You had favor on them.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) You are my King, O God;
command deliverances for Jacob.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Through You we will push down our opponents;
through Your name we will trample those who rise up against us.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For I will not trust in my bow,
nor will my sword save me.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) But You have saved us from our opponents,
and have put to shame those who hate us.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) In God we boast all the day long,
and give thanks to Your name forever. Selah
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) But You have rejected us and put us to shame,
and do not go out with our armies.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) You make us to turn back from the opponent,
and those who hate us make us their spoil.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) You have placed us like sheep for prey,
and have scattered us among the nations.
12 You sell Your people for nothing,
and do not increase Your wealth by their sale.
13 You make us a reproach to our neighbors,
a scorn and a derision to those who surround us.
14 You make us a byword among the nations,
a shaking of the head among the people.
15 All day long my reproach is before me,
and the shame of my face covers me,
16 from the voice of him who reproaches and reviles,
by reason of the enemy and avenger.
17 All this is come on us,
yet we have not forgotten You,
nor have we dealt falsely in Your covenant.
18 Our heart is not turned back,
nor have our steps deviated from Your way,
19 though You have crushed us in the place of jackals,
and covered us with the shadow of death.
20 If we have forgotten the name of our God,
or stretched out our hands to a strange god,
21 would not God search this out?
For He knows the secrets of the heart.
22 Yes, for Your sake we are killed all the day long;
we are considered like sheep for the slaughter.
23 Awake; why do You sleep, O Lord?
Arise; do not reject us forever.
24 Why do You hide Your face,
and forget our affliction and our oppression?
25 For our soul is bowed down to the dust;
our body cleaves to the earth.
26 Arise, be our help,
and redeem us for the sake of Your lovingkindness.
Psalm 44
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil.
[1] We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us,
What work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.
[2] How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them;
How thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out.
[3] For they got not the land in possession by their own sword,
Neither did their own arm save them:
But thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance,
Because thou hadst a favour unto them.
[4] Thou art my King, O God: Command deliverances for Jacob.
[5] Through thee will we push down our enemies:
Through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
[6] For I will not trust in my bow,
Neither shall my sword save me.
[7] But thou hast saved us from our enemies,
And hast put them to shame that hated us.
[8] In God we boast all the day long,
And praise thy name for ever. Selah.
[9] But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame;
And goest not forth with our armies.
[10] Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy:
And they which hate us spoil for themselves.
[11] Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat;
And hast scattered us among the heathen.
[12] Thou sellest thy people for nought,
And dost not increase thy wealth by their price.
[13] Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours,
A scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.
[14] Thou makest us a byword among the heathen,
A shaking of the head among the people.
[15] My confusion is continually before me,
And the shame of my face hath covered me,
[16] For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth;
By reason of the enemy and avenger.
[17] All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee,
Neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.
[18] Our heart is not turned back,
Neither have our steps declined from thy way;
[19] Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons,
And covered us with the shadow of death.
[20] If we have forgotten the name of our God,
or stretched out our hands to a strange god;
[21] Shall not God search this out? For he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
[22] Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long;
We are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
[23] Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord?
Arise, cast us not off for ever.
[24] Wherefore hidest thou thy face,
And forgettest our affliction and our oppression?
[25] For our soul is bowed down to the dust:
Our belly cleaveth unto the earth.
[26]Arise for our help,
And redeem us for thy mercies' sake.
Psalms 45
For the Music Director. To the melody of "Lilies."
A Contemplative Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.
1 My heart is overflowing with a good thought;
I am speaking my works for the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skilled scribe.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) You are fairer than all the sons of men;
favor is poured on your lips;
therefore God has blessed you forever.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one,
with your splendor and your majesty.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) In your majesty ride prosperously
because of truth and meekness and righteousness;
and your right hand will teach you awesome things.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies;
peoples will fall under you.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;
the scepter of Your kingdom is an upright scepter.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
therefore God, your God, anointed you
with the oil of gladness above your companions.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes
and cassia; from the ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Kings' daughters are among your honourable women;
at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Listen, O daughter, consider and incline your ear;
forget your own people, and your father's house,
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) and the king will desire your beauty.
Since he is your lord, bow to him.
12 The daughter of Tyre will be there with a gift;
even the rich among the people will entreat your favor.
13 The royal daughter is all glorious within her chamber;
her clothing is plaited gold.
14 She shall be brought to the king in embroidered garments;
the virgins, her companions who follow her,
shall be brought to you.
15 With gladness and rejoicing they shall be brought;
they shall enter into the king's palace.
16 Your sons shall succeed your fathers;
yo u will make them princes in all the land.
17 I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations;
therefore the people will praise you forever and ever.
Psalm 45
To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil,
A Song of loves.
[1] My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have
made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
[2] Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips:
therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
[3] Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy
majesty.
[4] And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and
righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
[5] Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the
people fall under thee.
[6] Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a
right sceptre.
[7] Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy
God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
[8] All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory
palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.
[9] Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand
did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
[10] Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also
thine own people, and thy father's house;
[11] So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and
worship thou him.
[12] And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich
among the people shall intreat thy favour.
[13] The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought
gold.
[14] She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the
virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.
[15] With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter
into the king's palace.
[16] Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make
princes in all the earth.
[17] I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore
shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.
Psalms 49
For the Music Director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.
1 Hear this, all you people; give ear, all you inhabitants of the world,
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) both low and high, rich and poor together.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) My mouth will speak wisdom, and the meditation
of my heart will be understanding.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I will incline my ear to a parable;
I will expound my riddle with a harp.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Why should I fear in the days of evil,
when the iniquity of my stalkers surrounds me?
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Those who trust in their wealth,
and boast in the multitude of their riches,
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) none of them can by any means redeem the other,
nor give to God a ransom for anyone,
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) for the redemption of their souls is costly;
even so people cease to exist forever,
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) making efforts to live eternally, and not see the pit.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) For one sees that wise men die,
together the fool and the brute perish, and leave their wealth to others.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Their graves become their perpetual homes,
and their dwelling places to all generations,
though they call their lands after their own names.
12 But a man does not abide in honour;
mankind is like the beasts that come to ruin.
13 This is their way, it is their folly;
yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah
14 Like sheep they are appointed for Sheol; Death shall be their shepherd;
the upright shall rule over them in the morning,
and their form shall waste away in Sheol, far from their dwelling.
15 But God shall redeem my soul from the power of Sheol,
for He shall receive me. Selah
16 Do not fear when one is made rich,
when the glory of his house is increased,
17 for he takes nothing away in death; his glory does not descend after him.
18 Though while he lives he blesses his soul-
and men will praise you when you do well for yourself-
19 that soul will go to the generation of his fathers;
they will never see light.
20 A man in honor, and yet without understanding,
is like the animals that perish.
Psalm 49
To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.
[1] Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:
[2] Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
[3] My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be
of understanding.
[4] I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon
the harp.
[5] Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my
heels shall compass me about?
[6] They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude
of their riches;
[7] None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a
ransom for him:
[8] (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
[9] That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
[10] For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish
person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
[11] Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and
their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their
own names.
[12] Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts
that perish.
[13] This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their
sayings. Selah.
[14] Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and
the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty
shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
[15] But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall
receive me. Selah.
[16] Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house
is increased;
[17] For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not
descend after him.
[18] Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee,
when thou doest well to thyself.
[19] He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see
light.
[20] Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that
perish.
Psalms 84
For the Music Director. According to The Gittith.
A Psalm of the sons of Korah.
1 How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my body cry out for the living God.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Yes, the sparrow has found a home and the swallow a nest
for herself, where she may lay her young, even at Your altars,
O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Blessed are those who dwell in Your house;
they continually praise You. Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Blessed is the man whose strength is in You,
in whose heart are the paths to Zion.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) As they pass through the Valley of Baca,
they makes it a spring; the early rain also covers it with pools.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) They go from strength to strength;
every one of them appears in Zion before God.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O Lord God of Hosts, hear my prayer,
and give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Behold, O God our shield,
and look upon the face of Your anointed.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) For a day in Your courts is better
than a thousand elsewhere.
I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
the Lord will give favor and glory,
for no good thing will He withhold
from the one who walks uprightly.
12 O Lord of Hosts,
blessed is the man who trusts in You.
Psalm 84
To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.
[1] How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts!
[2] My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my
heart
and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
[3] Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for
herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of
hosts, my King, and my God.
[4] Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising
thee. Selah.
[5] Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the
ways of them.
[6] Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also
filleth the pools.
[7] They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth
before God.
[8] O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.
[9] Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.
[10] For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a
doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of
wickedness.
[11] For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and
glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
[12] O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
Psalms 85
For the Music Director. A Psalm of the songs of Korah.
1 Lord, You have been favorable to Your land;
You have brought back the captivity of Jacob.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people;
You have covered all their sin. Selah
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have withdrawn all Your wrath;
You have turned from the fierceness of Your anger.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Restore us, O God of our salvation,
and put away Your indignation toward us.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Will You be angry with us forever?
Will You draw out Your anger to all generations?
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Will You not revive us again,
that Your people may rejoice in You?
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Show us Your mercy, O Lord,
and grant us Your deliverance.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will hear what God the Lord will speak,
for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints,
but let them not turn again to folly.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely His salvation is near to them who fear Him,
that glory may dwell in our land.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Mercy and truth have met together;
righteousness and peace have kissed.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Truth springs from the ground,
and righteousness looks down from the sky.
12 Yes, the Lord gives that which is good,
and our land shall yield its increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before Him
and prepare a way for His footsteps.
Psalm 85
To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.
[1] LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back
the captivity of Jacob.
[2] Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all
their sin. Selah.
[3] Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the
fierceness of thine anger.
[4] Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.
[5] Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to
all generations?
[6] Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
[7] Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.
[8] I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto
his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
[9] Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in
our land.
[10] Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed
each other.
[11] Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down
from heaven.
[12] Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield
her increase.
[13] Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his
steps.
Psalms 87
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song.
1 The city of His foundation is on the holy mountain.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) The Lord loves the gates of Zion
more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Glorious things are spoken of you,
O city of God. Selah.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon
to those who know Me;
look, Philistia and Tyre with Ethiopia;
"This man was born there."
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) But of Zion it shall be said,
"This one and that one were born in her,"
for the Most High shall make her secure.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The Lord shall count when He registers the people,
"This one was born there." Selah
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) As well the singers and the players of instruments say,
"All my springs are in you."
Psalm 87
A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah.
[1] His foundation is in the holy mountains.
[2] The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
[3] Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
[4] I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold
Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
[5] And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the
highest himself shall establish her.
[6] The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was
born there. Selah.
[7] As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my
springs are in thee.
2) Our Daily Bread for 22 April 2023 titled
The Power of Forgiveness
Matthew 18:23-35
23 (Mt 13:24) "Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king
who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
24 When he began to settle the accounts, one was brought to him who owed
him ten thousand talents.(Several million pounds.)
25 (Lev 25:39; 2Ki 4:1) But since he was not able to pay, his master ordered
that he be sold with his wife, their children, and all that he had,
and payment to be made.
26 (Mt 8:2) "So the servant fell on his knees, pleading with him, saying,
'Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.'
27 Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion,
released him, and forgave him the debt.
28 (Mt 20:2) "But that same servant went out and found one of his fellow
servants who owed him a hundred denarii.(A few pounds.)
He laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying,
'Pay me what you owe.'
29 "So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and entreated him,
saying, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.'
30 "But he would not and went and threw him in prison
until he should pay the debt.
31 So when his fellow servants saw what took place, they were very sorry
and went and told their master all that had taken place.
32 "Then his master, after he had summoned him, said to him,
'O you wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt
because you pleaded with me.
33 (Col 3:13) Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant,
even as I had pity on you?'
34 (Mt 5:25-26) His master was angry and delivered him to the jailers
until he should pay all his debt.
35 (Pr 21:13; Mt 6:14-15) "So also My heavenly Father will do to each of you,
if from your heart you do not forgive your brother for his trespasses."
[23] Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which
would take account of his servants.
[24] And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed
him ten thousand talents.
[25] But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold,
and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
[26] The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have
patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
[27] Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed
him, and forgave him the debt.
[28] But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants,
which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by
the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
[29] And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying,
Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
[30] And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay
the debt.
[31] So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and
came and told unto their lord all that was done.
[32] Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou
wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
[33] Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even
as I had pity on thee?
[34] And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he
should pay all that was due unto him.
[35] So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your
hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
A 2021 news reports told of seventeen missionaries that had been kidnapped
by a gang. The gang threatened to kill the group (including children) if
their ransom demands weren't met. Incredibly, all the missionaries were
either released or escaped to freedom. On reaching safety, they sent a
message to their captors: "Jesus taught us by word and by His own example
that the power of forgiving love is stronger than the hate of violent force.
Therefore, we extend forgiveness to you."
Jesus made it clear that forgiveness is powerful. He said, "If you forgive
other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also
forgive you" (Matthew 6:14). Later, in answering Peter, Christ told how
often we should forgive: "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven
times" (18:22; see vv. 21–35). And on the cross, He demonstrated godly
forgiveness when He prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know
what they are doing" (Luke 23:34).
Forgiveness at its fullest can be realised when both parties move toward
healing and reconciliation. And while it doesn't remove the effects of harm
done or the need to be discerning in how to address painful or unhealthy
relationships, it can lead to restored ones-testifying to God's love and
power. Let's look for ways to "extend forgiveness" for His honour.
By: Dave Branon
Reflect & Pray
When is forgiveness hardest? How can you trust the Holy Spirit
to help you forgive?
Jesus, help me to reach out to those who need me
to forgive them as a testimony of Your power and goodness.
Learn more about how to forgive yourself and others.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 7 - The Great Exchange
2 Cor 5:21 - God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us,
that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin;
that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
People were talking ; the gossip lines were busy day and night.
Andrea, a Bible study leader and pillar of the church, had been
accused of indiscretion with a married man, another member
of the congregation. The rumours were proven untrue,
but that hardly mattered anymore. The damage was done.
"It's just not far," Andrea said. " It was all so unnecessary.
And now, even though I've done nothing wrong, my relationship
with that church will never be the same again."
We all know what pain is caused by undeserved accusation,
rejection, and misunderstanding. Sometimes, when the smoke clears,
irreparable damage has been done, even when no sin has occurred.
We can understand the torment that comes when we've sinned,
but when we've done nothing wrong, the injustice seem unbearable.
Jesus knew what it was to suffer unjustly. He had never sinned at all,
yet he 'became sin' for us. He gave himself in an outrageous exchange:
he took our sin and gave us his righteousness.
Living in this exchange does not mean, of course, that we will be exempt
from pain, that we will never again suffer unjustly or be subject
to rejection. But in Christ, we are declared righteous before God,
just as Jesus himself is righteous. And as we submit
to the Holy Spirit's work in us, we become righteous ,
obeying him and growing in grace. Christ endured rejection
for us so that we might live in him.
Application
1. Have I ever suffered unjustly or been rejected by someone without cause?
2. How can this verse, coupled with my own experience give me a greater
depth of appreciation of what Christ suffered for me?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Gen 26:12-14
12 (Ge 26:3; 24:1) Then Isaac sowed in that land
and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; the Lord blessed him.
13 The man became rich and continued to prosper until he became very wealthy.
14 (Ge 37:11; Ecc 4:4) For he had possessions of flocks and herds
and a great number of servants so that the Philistines envied him.
12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year
an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.
13 And the man waxed great, and went forward,
and grew until he became very great:
14 for he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds,
and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Unfailing Love
Ps 36:5-9
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens,
and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Your righteousness is like the great mountains,
Your judgments like the great deep; O Lord, You preserve man and beast.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) How excellent is Your lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore mankind seeks refuge in the shadow of Your wings.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They will drink their fill
from the abundance of Your house,
and You will cause them to drink from the river of Your pleasures.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) For with You is the fountain of life;
in Your light we see light.
5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens;
And thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains;
Thy judgments are a great deep:
O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house;
And thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
9 For with thee is the fountain of life: In thy light shall we see light.
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?)
Manitoba
Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba
Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000
est Muslim Population 21 349
CNMM Networks: Winnipeg
The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very
diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting
it might be twice that size.
Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size
of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.
Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth
of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.
We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers
among Muslims in Winnipeg.
Let us intercede in unity for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
22 Day of the Month
a) Pray for the Province of Quebec
I) Pray for the leaders of Quebec,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
b) Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve
every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge
of God.
(
2 Cor 10: 3 - 5
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
to the pulling down of strongholds,
5 casting down imaginations and every
high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every
thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself
against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ;
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray for Holiness to flood your nation.
Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, help me to reach out to those who need me
to forgive them as a testimony of Your power and goodness."
Pray to the Lord and pray to understand Jesus' suffering in the cross.
Pray to the Lord and pray to work the Land as commanded by the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember His Mercies.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve
every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge
of God.
Pray that Muslims and animists will witness the power of Christ
through te compassionate outreaches of local believers in Burkina Faso.
1) Psalms 43, 44, 45, 49, 84, 85, 87
Psalms 43
1 Vindicate me, O God,
and plead my cause against an ungodly nation;
deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For You are the God of my refuge;
why have You rejected me?
Why do I walk about mourning
because of the oppression of the enemy?
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Send out Your light and Your truth.
Let them lead me;
let them bring me to Your holy hill,
and to Your dwelling place.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Then I will go to the altar of God,
to the God of my joyful gladness;
with the harp I will give thanks to You,
O God, my God.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Why are you cast down, O my soul?
And why are you disquieted withinme?
Hope in God;
for I will yet give Him thanks,
the salvation of my countenance and my God.
Psalm 43
[1] Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation:
O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
[2] For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off?
Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
[3] O send out thy light and thy truth: Let them lead me;
Let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.
[4] Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy:
Yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.
[5] Why art thou cast down, O my soul?
And why art thou disquieted within me?
Hope in God:
For I shall yet praise him, Who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Psalms 44
For the Music Director. A Contemplative Maskil of the sons of Korah.
1 We have heard with our ears, O God,
our fathers have told us
what work You did in their days,
in the days of old:
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) how You drove out the nations with Your hand,
and planted others instead;
how You afflicted peoples,
and sent them away.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For they did not take possession
of the land by their own sword,
nor did their own arm save them;
but it was Your right hand, and Your arm,
and the light of Your countenance, because You had favor on them.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) You are my King, O God;
command deliverances for Jacob.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Through You we will push down our opponents;
through Your name we will trample those who rise up against us.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For I will not trust in my bow,
nor will my sword save me.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) But You have saved us from our opponents,
and have put to shame those who hate us.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) In God we boast all the day long,
and give thanks to Your name forever. Selah
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) But You have rejected us and put us to shame,
and do not go out with our armies.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) You make us to turn back from the opponent,
and those who hate us make us their spoil.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) You have placed us like sheep for prey,
and have scattered us among the nations.
12 You sell Your people for nothing,
and do not increase Your wealth by their sale.
13 You make us a reproach to our neighbors,
a scorn and a derision to those who surround us.
14 You make us a byword among the nations,
a shaking of the head among the people.
15 All day long my reproach is before me,
and the shame of my face covers me,
16 from the voice of him who reproaches and reviles,
by reason of the enemy and avenger.
17 All this is come on us,
yet we have not forgotten You,
nor have we dealt falsely in Your covenant.
18 Our heart is not turned back,
nor have our steps deviated from Your way,
19 though You have crushed us in the place of jackals,
and covered us with the shadow of death.
20 If we have forgotten the name of our God,
or stretched out our hands to a strange god,
21 would not God search this out?
For He knows the secrets of the heart.
22 Yes, for Your sake we are killed all the day long;
we are considered like sheep for the slaughter.
23 Awake; why do You sleep, O Lord?
Arise; do not reject us forever.
24 Why do You hide Your face,
and forget our affliction and our oppression?
25 For our soul is bowed down to the dust;
our body cleaves to the earth.
26 Arise, be our help,
and redeem us for the sake of Your lovingkindness.
Psalm 44
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil.
[1] We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us,
What work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.
[2] How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them;
How thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out.
[3] For they got not the land in possession by their own sword,
Neither did their own arm save them:
But thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance,
Because thou hadst a favour unto them.
[4] Thou art my King, O God: Command deliverances for Jacob.
[5] Through thee will we push down our enemies:
Through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
[6] For I will not trust in my bow,
Neither shall my sword save me.
[7] But thou hast saved us from our enemies,
And hast put them to shame that hated us.
[8] In God we boast all the day long,
And praise thy name for ever. Selah.
[9] But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame;
And goest not forth with our armies.
[10] Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy:
And they which hate us spoil for themselves.
[11] Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat;
And hast scattered us among the heathen.
[12] Thou sellest thy people for nought,
And dost not increase thy wealth by their price.
[13] Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours,
A scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.
[14] Thou makest us a byword among the heathen,
A shaking of the head among the people.
[15] My confusion is continually before me,
And the shame of my face hath covered me,
[16] For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth;
By reason of the enemy and avenger.
[17] All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee,
Neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.
[18] Our heart is not turned back,
Neither have our steps declined from thy way;
[19] Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons,
And covered us with the shadow of death.
[20] If we have forgotten the name of our God,
or stretched out our hands to a strange god;
[21] Shall not God search this out? For he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
[22] Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long;
We are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
[23] Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord?
Arise, cast us not off for ever.
[24] Wherefore hidest thou thy face,
And forgettest our affliction and our oppression?
[25] For our soul is bowed down to the dust:
Our belly cleaveth unto the earth.
[26]Arise for our help,
And redeem us for thy mercies' sake.
Psalms 45
For the Music Director. To the melody of "Lilies."
A Contemplative Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.
1 My heart is overflowing with a good thought;
I am speaking my works for the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skilled scribe.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) You are fairer than all the sons of men;
favor is poured on your lips;
therefore God has blessed you forever.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one,
with your splendor and your majesty.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) In your majesty ride prosperously
because of truth and meekness and righteousness;
and your right hand will teach you awesome things.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies;
peoples will fall under you.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;
the scepter of Your kingdom is an upright scepter.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
therefore God, your God, anointed you
with the oil of gladness above your companions.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes
and cassia; from the ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Kings' daughters are among your honourable women;
at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Listen, O daughter, consider and incline your ear;
forget your own people, and your father's house,
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) and the king will desire your beauty.
Since he is your lord, bow to him.
12 The daughter of Tyre will be there with a gift;
even the rich among the people will entreat your favor.
13 The royal daughter is all glorious within her chamber;
her clothing is plaited gold.
14 She shall be brought to the king in embroidered garments;
the virgins, her companions who follow her,
shall be brought to you.
15 With gladness and rejoicing they shall be brought;
they shall enter into the king's palace.
16 Your sons shall succeed your fathers;
yo u will make them princes in all the land.
17 I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations;
therefore the people will praise you forever and ever.
Psalm 45
To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil,
A Song of loves.
[1] My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have
made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
[2] Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips:
therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
[3] Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy
majesty.
[4] And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and
righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
[5] Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the
people fall under thee.
[6] Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a
right sceptre.
[7] Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy
God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
[8] All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory
palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.
[9] Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand
did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
[10] Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also
thine own people, and thy father's house;
[11] So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and
worship thou him.
[12] And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich
among the people shall intreat thy favour.
[13] The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought
gold.
[14] She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the
virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.
[15] With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter
into the king's palace.
[16] Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make
princes in all the earth.
[17] I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore
shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.
Psalms 49
For the Music Director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.
1 Hear this, all you people; give ear, all you inhabitants of the world,
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) both low and high, rich and poor together.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) My mouth will speak wisdom, and the meditation
of my heart will be understanding.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I will incline my ear to a parable;
I will expound my riddle with a harp.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Why should I fear in the days of evil,
when the iniquity of my stalkers surrounds me?
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Those who trust in their wealth,
and boast in the multitude of their riches,
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) none of them can by any means redeem the other,
nor give to God a ransom for anyone,
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) for the redemption of their souls is costly;
even so people cease to exist forever,
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) making efforts to live eternally, and not see the pit.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) For one sees that wise men die,
together the fool and the brute perish, and leave their wealth to others.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Their graves become their perpetual homes,
and their dwelling places to all generations,
though they call their lands after their own names.
12 But a man does not abide in honour;
mankind is like the beasts that come to ruin.
13 This is their way, it is their folly;
yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah
14 Like sheep they are appointed for Sheol; Death shall be their shepherd;
the upright shall rule over them in the morning,
and their form shall waste away in Sheol, far from their dwelling.
15 But God shall redeem my soul from the power of Sheol,
for He shall receive me. Selah
16 Do not fear when one is made rich,
when the glory of his house is increased,
17 for he takes nothing away in death; his glory does not descend after him.
18 Though while he lives he blesses his soul-
and men will praise you when you do well for yourself-
19 that soul will go to the generation of his fathers;
they will never see light.
20 A man in honor, and yet without understanding,
is like the animals that perish.
Psalm 49
To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.
[1] Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:
[2] Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
[3] My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be
of understanding.
[4] I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon
the harp.
[5] Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my
heels shall compass me about?
[6] They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude
of their riches;
[7] None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a
ransom for him:
[8] (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
[9] That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
[10] For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish
person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
[11] Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and
their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their
own names.
[12] Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts
that perish.
[13] This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their
sayings. Selah.
[14] Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and
the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty
shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
[15] But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall
receive me. Selah.
[16] Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house
is increased;
[17] For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not
descend after him.
[18] Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee,
when thou doest well to thyself.
[19] He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see
light.
[20] Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that
perish.
Psalms 84
For the Music Director. According to The Gittith.
A Psalm of the sons of Korah.
1 How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my body cry out for the living God.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Yes, the sparrow has found a home and the swallow a nest
for herself, where she may lay her young, even at Your altars,
O Lord of Hosts, my King and my God.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Blessed are those who dwell in Your house;
they continually praise You. Selah
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Blessed is the man whose strength is in You,
in whose heart are the paths to Zion.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) As they pass through the Valley of Baca,
they makes it a spring; the early rain also covers it with pools.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) They go from strength to strength;
every one of them appears in Zion before God.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O Lord God of Hosts, hear my prayer,
and give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Behold, O God our shield,
and look upon the face of Your anointed.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) For a day in Your courts is better
than a thousand elsewhere.
I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
the Lord will give favor and glory,
for no good thing will He withhold
from the one who walks uprightly.
12 O Lord of Hosts,
blessed is the man who trusts in You.
Psalm 84
To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.
[1] How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts!
[2] My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my
heart
and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
[3] Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for
herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of
hosts, my King, and my God.
[4] Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising
thee. Selah.
[5] Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the
ways of them.
[6] Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also
filleth the pools.
[7] They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth
before God.
[8] O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.
[9] Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.
[10] For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a
doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of
wickedness.
[11] For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and
glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
[12] O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
Psalms 85
For the Music Director. A Psalm of the songs of Korah.
1 Lord, You have been favorable to Your land;
You have brought back the captivity of Jacob.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people;
You have covered all their sin. Selah
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have withdrawn all Your wrath;
You have turned from the fierceness of Your anger.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Restore us, O God of our salvation,
and put away Your indignation toward us.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Will You be angry with us forever?
Will You draw out Your anger to all generations?
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Will You not revive us again,
that Your people may rejoice in You?
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Show us Your mercy, O Lord,
and grant us Your deliverance.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will hear what God the Lord will speak,
for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints,
but let them not turn again to folly.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely His salvation is near to them who fear Him,
that glory may dwell in our land.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Mercy and truth have met together;
righteousness and peace have kissed.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Truth springs from the ground,
and righteousness looks down from the sky.
12 Yes, the Lord gives that which is good,
and our land shall yield its increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before Him
and prepare a way for His footsteps.
Psalm 85
To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.
[1] LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back
the captivity of Jacob.
[2] Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all
their sin. Selah.
[3] Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the
fierceness of thine anger.
[4] Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.
[5] Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to
all generations?
[6] Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
[7] Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.
[8] I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto
his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
[9] Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in
our land.
[10] Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed
each other.
[11] Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down
from heaven.
[12] Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield
her increase.
[13] Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his
steps.
Psalms 87
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song.
1 The city of His foundation is on the holy mountain.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) The Lord loves the gates of Zion
more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Glorious things are spoken of you,
O city of God. Selah.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon
to those who know Me;
look, Philistia and Tyre with Ethiopia;
"This man was born there."
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) But of Zion it shall be said,
"This one and that one were born in her,"
for the Most High shall make her secure.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The Lord shall count when He registers the people,
"This one was born there." Selah
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) As well the singers and the players of instruments say,
"All my springs are in you."
Psalm 87
A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah.
[1] His foundation is in the holy mountains.
[2] The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
[3] Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
[4] I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold
Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
[5] And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the
highest himself shall establish her.
[6] The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was
born there. Selah.
[7] As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my
springs are in thee.
2) Our Daily Bread for 22 April 2023 titled
The Power of Forgiveness
Matthew 18:23-35
23 (Mt 13:24) "Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king
who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
24 When he began to settle the accounts, one was brought to him who owed
him ten thousand talents.(Several million pounds.)
25 (Lev 25:39; 2Ki 4:1) But since he was not able to pay, his master ordered
that he be sold with his wife, their children, and all that he had,
and payment to be made.
26 (Mt 8:2) "So the servant fell on his knees, pleading with him, saying,
'Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.'
27 Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion,
released him, and forgave him the debt.
28 (Mt 20:2) "But that same servant went out and found one of his fellow
servants who owed him a hundred denarii.(A few pounds.)
He laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying,
'Pay me what you owe.'
29 "So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and entreated him,
saying, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.'
30 "But he would not and went and threw him in prison
until he should pay the debt.
31 So when his fellow servants saw what took place, they were very sorry
and went and told their master all that had taken place.
32 "Then his master, after he had summoned him, said to him,
'O you wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt
because you pleaded with me.
33 (Col 3:13) Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant,
even as I had pity on you?'
34 (Mt 5:25-26) His master was angry and delivered him to the jailers
until he should pay all his debt.
35 (Pr 21:13; Mt 6:14-15) "So also My heavenly Father will do to each of you,
if from your heart you do not forgive your brother for his trespasses."
[23] Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which
would take account of his servants.
[24] And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed
him ten thousand talents.
[25] But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold,
and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
[26] The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have
patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
[27] Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed
him, and forgave him the debt.
[28] But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants,
which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by
the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
[29] And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying,
Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
[30] And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay
the debt.
[31] So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and
came and told unto their lord all that was done.
[32] Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou
wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
[33] Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even
as I had pity on thee?
[34] And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he
should pay all that was due unto him.
[35] So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your
hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
A 2021 news reports told of seventeen missionaries that had been kidnapped
by a gang. The gang threatened to kill the group (including children) if
their ransom demands weren't met. Incredibly, all the missionaries were
either released or escaped to freedom. On reaching safety, they sent a
message to their captors: "Jesus taught us by word and by His own example
that the power of forgiving love is stronger than the hate of violent force.
Therefore, we extend forgiveness to you."
Jesus made it clear that forgiveness is powerful. He said, "If you forgive
other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also
forgive you" (Matthew 6:14). Later, in answering Peter, Christ told how
often we should forgive: "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven
times" (18:22; see vv. 21–35). And on the cross, He demonstrated godly
forgiveness when He prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know
what they are doing" (Luke 23:34).
Forgiveness at its fullest can be realised when both parties move toward
healing and reconciliation. And while it doesn't remove the effects of harm
done or the need to be discerning in how to address painful or unhealthy
relationships, it can lead to restored ones-testifying to God's love and
power. Let's look for ways to "extend forgiveness" for His honour.
By: Dave Branon
Reflect & Pray
When is forgiveness hardest? How can you trust the Holy Spirit
to help you forgive?
Jesus, help me to reach out to those who need me
to forgive them as a testimony of Your power and goodness.
Learn more about how to forgive yourself and others.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 7 - The Great Exchange
2 Cor 5:21 - God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us,
that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin;
that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
People were talking ; the gossip lines were busy day and night.
Andrea, a Bible study leader and pillar of the church, had been
accused of indiscretion with a married man, another member
of the congregation. The rumours were proven untrue,
but that hardly mattered anymore. The damage was done.
"It's just not far," Andrea said. " It was all so unnecessary.
And now, even though I've done nothing wrong, my relationship
with that church will never be the same again."
We all know what pain is caused by undeserved accusation,
rejection, and misunderstanding. Sometimes, when the smoke clears,
irreparable damage has been done, even when no sin has occurred.
We can understand the torment that comes when we've sinned,
but when we've done nothing wrong, the injustice seem unbearable.
Jesus knew what it was to suffer unjustly. He had never sinned at all,
yet he 'became sin' for us. He gave himself in an outrageous exchange:
he took our sin and gave us his righteousness.
Living in this exchange does not mean, of course, that we will be exempt
from pain, that we will never again suffer unjustly or be subject
to rejection. But in Christ, we are declared righteous before God,
just as Jesus himself is righteous. And as we submit
to the Holy Spirit's work in us, we become righteous ,
obeying him and growing in grace. Christ endured rejection
for us so that we might live in him.
Application
1. Have I ever suffered unjustly or been rejected by someone without cause?
2. How can this verse, coupled with my own experience give me a greater
depth of appreciation of what Christ suffered for me?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Gen 26:12-14
12 (Ge 26:3; 24:1) Then Isaac sowed in that land
and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; the Lord blessed him.
13 The man became rich and continued to prosper until he became very wealthy.
14 (Ge 37:11; Ecc 4:4) For he had possessions of flocks and herds
and a great number of servants so that the Philistines envied him.
12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year
an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.
13 And the man waxed great, and went forward,
and grew until he became very great:
14 for he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds,
and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Unfailing Love
Ps 36:5-9
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens,
and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Your righteousness is like the great mountains,
Your judgments like the great deep; O Lord, You preserve man and beast.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) How excellent is Your lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore mankind seeks refuge in the shadow of Your wings.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They will drink their fill
from the abundance of Your house,
and You will cause them to drink from the river of Your pleasures.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) For with You is the fountain of life;
in Your light we see light.
5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens;
And thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains;
Thy judgments are a great deep:
O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house;
And thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
9 For with thee is the fountain of life: In thy light shall we see light.
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?)
Manitoba
Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba
Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000
est Muslim Population 21 349
CNMM Networks: Winnipeg
The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very
diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting
it might be twice that size.
Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size
of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.
Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth
of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.
We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers
among Muslims in Winnipeg.
Let us intercede in unity for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
22 Day of the Month
a) Pray for the Province of Quebec
I) Pray for the leaders of Quebec,
that God's Spirit would influence
then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.
III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus
b) Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve
every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge
of God.
(
2 Cor 10: 3 - 5
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
to the pulling down of strongholds,
5 casting down imaginations and every
high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every
thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself
against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ;
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray for Holiness to flood your nation.
Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, help me to reach out to those who need me
to forgive them as a testimony of Your power and goodness."
Pray to the Lord and pray to understand Jesus' suffering in the cross.
Pray to the Lord and pray to work the Land as commanded by the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray to remember His Mercies.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that the influence of the Holy Spirit would dissolve
every argument and pretension exalted against the knowledge
of God.
Pray that Muslims and animists will witness the power of Christ
through te compassionate outreaches of local believers in Burkina Faso.