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Posted by DSY on Monday, December 22. 2025

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

http://www.ehc.ca

21st Day of the Month

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

have wisdom and make God honouring decisions

(

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make

supplications, prayers, intercessions,

and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life

in all godliness and honesty,

)

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

they need and the vigilance their work requires.

Advent Day 27

FRIDAY, FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT

Early Offering

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

-Luke 2:5

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

that we don't pause to ponder how difficult it

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

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

the Christ Child she carried must have been jostled

and jarred by the movement, Loo.

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

in the Apostles' Creed that Jesus

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

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

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

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

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

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

sustained such adversity for us!

prayer

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

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

Read Luke 2:1-7.

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

that the entire inhabited earth should be taxed.

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

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

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

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

because he was of the house and lineage of David,

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

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

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

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

because there was no room for them in the inn.

From On Eagle's wings

Love Is Not Insignificant

Luke 21:1-4

The Widow's Offering

Mk 12:41-44

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

their gifts in the treasury.

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

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

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

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

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

in more than all of them.

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

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

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

treasury.

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

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

in more than they all:

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

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

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

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

very big.

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

evacuated from Fort McMurray because of one of the biggest

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

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

at all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

telling them the story of Jesus.

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

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

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

big and very good.

Doug Woods

On Eagle's Wings Board Member

Conclusion:

Pay to Lord Jesus about slavation and following Him.

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

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

to tell others about Jesus."

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

Pray to the Lord and pray to honour His covenant .

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

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

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

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

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

Pray for the leaders our educational system, that they would

have wisdom and make God honouring decisions

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

they need and the vigilance their work requires.

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

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

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

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

and respond with joy. Amen

Pray for believers in MYANMAR (BURMA) who have been

targeted by warring factions in the ongoing civil war.

Christ is the reason for the season .

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

your transcendent love permeates the world with transformative

power through seemingly insignificant acts. Meet us this season as

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

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.

Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.

Posted by DSY on Sunday, December 21. 2025

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 1 Hard Bargain

Mark 11:24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I'd give him half!"

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

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

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

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

aren't answered in the way we expected.

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

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

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

commanding forgiveness, discussing his authority. The condition for

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

is fulfilling the will and purpose of God.

Such a condition for powerful prayers involves much more than attaching

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

on new dimensions.

Application

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

b) What changes need to take place in my life

so that I might pray with greater power?

4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland

Deut 8:18

18 But you must remember the Lord your God,

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

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

as it is today.

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

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

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

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

When you are lonely

PSALMS 25:15-21

15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,

for He will lead my feet from the net.

16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me,

for I am isolated and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;

bring me out of my distresses.

18 Look on my pain and misery,

and forgive all my sins.

19 Consider my enemies, for they are many,

and they hate me with violent hatred.

20 Watch over my life, and deliver me!

Let me not suffer shame,

for I seek refuge in You.

21 Truth and integrity will preserve me

while I wait for You.

Ain

15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD;

For he shall pluck my feet out of the net.

Pe

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

For I am desolate and afflicted.

Zade

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged:

O bring thou me out of my distresses.

(Qoph)

18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain;

And forgive all my sins.

Resh

19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many;

And they hate me with cruel hatred.

Shin

20 O keep my soul, and deliver me:

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

Taw

21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me;

For I wait on thee.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

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

The Northern Territories of Canada

Yukon

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

In Whitehorse the Muslim population grew from 2 families

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

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

Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Northwest Territories (NWT)

NWT population (2015) 43600 Muslim (est) 473

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

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

Islamic Centre.

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

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

Nunavut (NU)

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

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

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

Their stated goal is "To spread the message of Islam

in the far northern reaches of Canada."

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

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posted by DSY on Sunday, December 21. 2025

Posted by DSY on Sunday, December 21. 2025

Revelation 11

The Two Witnesses

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

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

and those who worship in it.

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

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

They will trample on the Holy City for 42 months.

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

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

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

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

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

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

he must be killed in this way.

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

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

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

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

that ascends from the bottomless pit will wage war against them

and overcome them and kill them.

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

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

where also our Lord was crucified.

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

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

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

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

them and make merry and send gifts to one another,

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

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

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

and great fear fell on those who saw them.

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

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

while their enemies watched them.

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

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

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

to the God of heaven.

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

Listen, the third woe is coming quickly.

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

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

worship therein.

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

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

foot forty and two months.

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

thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.

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

the God of the earth.

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

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

manner be killed.

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

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

earth with all plagues, as often as they will.

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

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

overcome them, and kill them.

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

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

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

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

bodies to be put in graves.

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

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

tormented them that dwelt on the earth.

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

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

which saw them.

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

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

them.

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

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

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

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

The Seventh Trumpet

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

and there were loud voices in heaven, saying:

"The kingdoms of the world have become

the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ,

and He shall reign forever and ever.”

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

their thrones, fell on their faces and worshipped God,

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

"We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty,

who is and was and who is to come,

because You have taken Your great power

and begun to reign.

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

and Your wrath has come,

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

and to reward Your servants the prophets

and the saints and those who fear Your name,

small and great,

and to destroy those who destroy the earth."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,

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

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

reigned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.

2) Our Daily Bread for 21 December 2025 titled

Bringing Good News by nancy Gavilanes

Isaiah 52:4-10

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

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

then the Assyrian oppressed them without cause.

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

seeing that My people have been taken away for nothing?

Those who rule over them make them wail,

says the Lord,

and My name is continually blasphemed

all day long.

6 Therefore, My people shall know My name;

therefore, they shall know in that day

that I am He who does speak:

Here I am.

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

are the feet of him who brings good news,

who proclaims peace,

who brings good news of happiness,

who proclaims salvation,

who says to Zion,

"Your God reigns!"

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

they sing joyfully together;

for they shall see with their own eyes

when the Lord brings Zion back.

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

you waste places of Jerusalem.

For the Lord has comforted His people;

He has redeemed Jerusalem.

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

in the eyes of all the nations,

and all the ends of the earth shall see

the salvation of our God.

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

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

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

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

and my name continually every day is blasphemed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

prayed for them, and continued to the next house.

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

about Christ, I thought of Jesus and His disciples walking along the hills

and valleys of Israel during His earthly ministry.

Isaiah 52:7 says, "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who

bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim

salvation." The prophet was referring to the time when God's people would

return to their homeland after years in exile, but it still applies to us

today whenever we share the good news of Jesus with others.

Our opportunities may not be in the spectacular Andes, but wherever God has

placed us, the Holy Spirit can help us share the message of salvation with

those He puts in our path.

Reflect & Pray

Who shared the gospel with you? Who can you share your faith with?

Dear God, please give me courage to tell others about Jesus.

Learn why spiritual

conversations are important, even when talking about Jesus feels weird.

Posted by DSY on Sunday, December 21. 2025

Revelation 9

1 (Rev 8:10; Lk 8:31; Rev 1:18) The fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star

fallen from heaven to the earth. The star was given the key to the bottomless

pit.

2 (Ge 19:28; Joel 2:10) He opened the bottomless pit, and smoke ascended

from the pit, like the smoke of a great furnace. The sun and the air

were darkened by the smoke from the pit.

3 (Eze 2:6; Rev 9:5) And out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth.

Power was given them as the scorpions of the earth have power.

4 (Rev 6:6; 8:7) They were commanded not to harm the grass of the earth,

or any green thing, or any tree, but only those men who did not have

the seal of God on their foreheads.

5 (Rev 9:10; 9:3) They were given authority, not to kill them,

but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like

the torment of a scorpion when it stings a man.

6 (Jer 8:3; Rev 6:16) In those days men will seek death but will not find it.

They will desire to die, but death will elude them.

7 (Da 7:8; Na 3:17) The shape of the locusts was like horses prepared

for battle. On their heads were something like crowns of gold,

and their faces were like faces of men.

8 (Joel 1:6) They had hair like the hair of women,

and their teeth were like the teeth of lions.

9 (Job 39:25) They had breastplates like breastplates of iron,

and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots

with many horses running to battle.

10 (Rev 9:5; 9:3) They had tails like scorpions and stings in their tails.

Their power was to hurt men for five months.

11 (Eph 2:2) They had as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit,

whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek his name is Apollyon.

(Or Destroyer.)

12 (Rev 11:14) The first woe is past. Now, two more woes are yet to come.

13 The sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns

of the golden altar which is before God,

14 (Rev 16:12) saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet,

"Release the four angels who are bound at the great Euphrates River."

15 (Rev 8:7; 9:18) And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour

and day and month and year, were released to kill a third of mankind.

16 (Rev 7:4; Ps 68:17) The army of horsemen numbered two hundred million.

I heard their number. (Currently The People's Army of the Republic of China

has such a great number)

17 (Rev 9:18; 14:10) Thus I saw the horses in the vision: Those who sat

on them had breastplates of fiery red, hyacinth blue, and sulfur yellow.

The heads of the horses were like the heads of lions, and out of their

mouths came fire and smoke and brimstone.

18 (Rev 9:15; 9:17) A third of mankind was killed by these three plagues-by

the fire and by the smoke and by the brimstone,

which came out of their mouths.

19 The power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails.

For their tails are like serpents, with heads by which they inflict injury.

20 (Da 5:23; Dt 31:29) The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these

plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands. They did not cease

to worship demons, and idols of gold, silver, brass, stone, and wood,

which cannot see nor hear nor walk.

21 (Rev 17:2; 17:5) Nor did they repent of their murders or their

magical arts or their sexual immorality or their thefts.

[1] And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the

earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.

[2] And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the

pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened

by reason of the smoke of the pit.

[3] And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them

was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.

[4] And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the

earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which

have not the seal of God in their foreheads.

[5] And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they

should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a

scorpion, when he striketh a man.

[6] And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall

desire to die, and death shall flee from them.

[7] And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto

battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces

were as the faces of men.

[8] And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the

teeth of lions.

[9] And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the

sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to

battle.

[10] And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their

tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.

[11] And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless

pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue

hath his name Apollyon.

[12] One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.

[13] And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of

the golden altar which is before God,

[14] Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels

which are bound in the great river Euphrates.

[15] And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a

day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men.

[16] And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand

thousand: and I heard the number of them.

[17] And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them,

having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of

the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire

and smoke and brimstone.

[18] By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by

the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths.

[19] For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for their tails

were like unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt.

[20] And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet

repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship

devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood:

which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:

[21] Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of

their fornication, nor of their thefts.

Revelation 10

The Angel and the Little Scroll

1 (Mt 17:2; Rev 1:15-16) Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from

heaven, clothed with a cloud and a rainbow on his head. His face was

like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.

2 (Rev 10:5) He had a little scroll open in his hand. He set his right foot

on the sea and his left foot on the land,

3 (Isa 31:4; Joel 3:16) and cried out with a loud voice, like a lion roaring.

When he cried out, seven thunders sounded their voices.

4 (Da 8:26; 12:4) And when the seven thunders sounded their voices,

I was about to write, but I heard a voice from heaven saying to me,

"Seal up those things which the seven thunders said, and do not write them."

5 (Da 12:7; Ge 14:22; Dt 32:40) The angel whom I saw standing on the sea

and on the earth lifted up his hand to heaven

6 (Rev 4:11) and swore by Him who lives forever and ever,

who created heaven and the things that are in them, and the earth

and the things that are in it, and the sea and the things that are

in it, that there should be no more delay.

7 (Ro 16:25) But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound,

the mystery of God will be fulfilled, as He has declared to His servants

the prophets.

8 Then the voice which I heard from heaven spoke to me again and said,

"Go, take the little scroll which is open in the hand of the angel

who is standing on the sea and on the earth."

9 (Jer 15:16; Eze 2:8) So I went to the angel and said to him,

"Give me the little scroll." He said to me, "Take it and eat it.

'It will turn your stomach sour,

but in your mouth it will be as sweet as honey.'(Eze 3:3.)"

10 I took the little scroll from the angel's hand and ate it.

It was as sweet as honey in my mouth, but when I had eaten it,

my stomach turned sour.

11 (Eze 37:4) Then he said to me, "You must prophesy again about many peoples

and nations and tongues and kings."

[1] And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a

cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun,

and his feet as pillars of fire:

[2] And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot

upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth,

[3] And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had

cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.

[4] And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to

write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things

which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.

[5] And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted

up his hand to heaven,

[6] And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and

the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are,

and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no

longer:

[7] But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin

to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his

servants the prophets.

[8] And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said,

Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which

standeth upon the sea and upon the earth.

[9] And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book.

And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly

bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.

[10] And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and

it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly

was bitter.

[11] And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and

nations, and tongues, and kings.

Posted by DSY on Sunday, December 21. 2025

Revelation 7

The Multitude From Every Nation

9 (Rev 5:9; Lev 23:40) Then I looked. And there was a great multitude

which no one could count, from all nations and tribes and peoples

and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb,

clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands.

10 (Ps 3:8; Rev 19:1) They cried out with a loud voice:

"Salvation belongs to our God

who sits on the throne,

and to the Lamb!"

11 (Rev 4:6; 4:10) All the angels stood around the throne

and the elders and the four living creatures and fell on their faces

before the throne and worshipped God,

12 (Rev 5:12-14; 19:4) saying:

"Amen!

Blessing and glory

and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor

and power and might

be to our God forever and ever!

Amen."

13 (Rev 7:9) Then one of the elders asked me, "Who are these clothed in white

robes, and where did they come from?"

14 (1Jn 1:7; Zec 3:3-5) I said to him, "Sir, you know."

He said to me, "These are those who came out of great tribulation

and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

15 (Rev 22:3; Isa 4:5-6) Therefore,

they are before the throne of God,

and serve Him day and night in His temple.

And He who sits on the throne

will dwell among them.

16 (Isa 49:10; Ps 121:6) 'They shall neither hunger any more,

nor shall they thirst any more;

the sun shall not strike them,' (Isa 49:10.)

nor any scorching heat;

17 (Isa 25:8; Jn 10:11) for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne

will shepherd them

and 'He will lead them to springs of living water.'(Isa 49:10.)

'And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.' "

[9] After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could

number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before

the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in

their hands;

[10] And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth

upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.

[11] And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders

and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and

worshipped God,

[12] Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and

honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

[13] And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which

are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?

[14] And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are

they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and

made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

[15] Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and

night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among

them.

[16] They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the

sun light on them, nor any heat.

[17] For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and

shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all

tears from their eyes.

Revelation 8

The Seventh Seal

1 (Rev 6:1; 5:1) When He opened the seventh seal,

there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.

2 (Rev 11:15; Lk 1:19) And I saw the seven angels who stand before God,

and seven trumpets were given to them.

3 (Rev 9:13; 5:8; Heb 9:4) Another angel, having a golden censer,

came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer

with the prayers of allthe saints on the golden altar

which was before the throne.

4 (Ps 141:2) The smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints,

ascended before God from the angel's hand.

5 (Rev 4:5; 11:19) Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire

from the altar, and threw it onto the earth. And there were noises,

thundering, lightning, and an earthquake.

[1] And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven

about the space of half an hour.

[2] And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were

given seven trumpets.

[3] And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer;

and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the

prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.

[4] And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints,

ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.

[5] And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and

cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and

lightnings, and an earthquake.

The Trumpets

6 (Rev 8:2) Then the seven angels who had the seven trumpets

prepared themselves to sound them.

7 (Rev 9:4; Eze 38:22; Rev 9:15) The first angel sounded,

and there followed hail and fire mixed with blood,

and they were thrown upon the earth.

A third of the trees and all the green grass were burned up.

8 (Jer 51:25; Ex 7:17-21) Then the second angel sounded,

and something like a great mountain, burning with fire,

was thrown into the sea. A third of the sea became blood,

9 (Isa 2:16; Rev 8:7) a third of the living creatures in the sea died,

and a third of the ships were destroyed.

10 (Isa 14:12; Rev 9:1) The third angel sounded, and a great star from heaven,

burning like a torch, fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs

of waters.

11 (Jer 9:15; 23:15) The name of this star is Wormwood. A third of the waters

became wormwood, and many men died from the waters,

because they were made bitter.

12 (Isa 13:10; Joel 2:10; 2:31) The fourth angel sounded,

and a third of the sun was struck, and a third of the moon,

and a third of the stars, so that a third of them were darkened.

A third of the day had no light, and likewise a third of the night.

13 (Rev 11:14; 9:12; 14:6) Then I watched, and I heard an angel flying

through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice,

"Woe, woe, woe to the inhabitants of the earth,

because of the other trumpet blasts of the three angels, who are yet to sound!"

[6] And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to

sound.

[7] The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with

blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was

burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.

[8] And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning

with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood;

[9] And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life,

died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.

[10] And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven,

burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers,

and upon the fountains of waters;

[11] And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the

waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were

made bitter.

[12] And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was

smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so

as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third

part of it, and the night likewise.

[13] And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven,

saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by

reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet

to sound!

Posted by DSY on Sunday, December 21. 2025

Day 355, 21 December 2024 - 29th Day of Advent

Today at Calvary Community Church,

Was the Children's Christmas presentation.

At The End, the PAstor asked, What will you do with Jesus.

John 1:1-5,12

The Word Became Flesh

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,

and the Word was God.

2 He was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were created through Him, and without Him nothing

was created that was created.

4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of mankind.

5 The light shines in darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it.

12 Yet to all who received Him, He gave the power to become sons of God,

to those who believed in His name,

[1] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the

Word was God.

[2] The same was in the beginning with God.

[3] All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made

that was made.

[4] In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

[5] And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

[12] But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the

sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

1) Revelation 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Revelation 6

The Seals

1 (Rev 5:1; 5:5-7) I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals. Then I heard

one of the four living creatures saying, with voice like thunder, "Come

and see."

2 (Rev 14:14; Zec 1:8) And I looked, and there before me was a white horse.

He who sat on it had a bow. And a crown was given to him,

and he went forth conquering that he might overcome.

3 (Rev 4:7) When He opened the second seal, I heard the second

living creature say, "Come and see."

4 (Zec 6:2; 1:8) Then another horse that was red went forth.

Power was given to him who sat on it to take peace from the earth,

causing people to kill one another. Then a great sword was given to him.

5 (Zec 6:2; Eze 4:16) When He opened the third seal, I heard the third

living creature say, "Come!" I looked, and there was a black horse,

and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand.

6 (Rev 9:4) Then I heard a voice in the midst of the four living

creatures saying, "A quart (Gk. choenix, or a kilogram.) of wheat

for a day's wages, and three quarts of barley for a day's wages,

(Gk. denarius.) and do not harm the oil and the wine."

7 (Rev 4:7; 6:3) When He opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice

of the fourth living creature say, "Come!"

8 (Hos 13:14; Zec 6:3) So I looked, and there was a pale horse,

and the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed him.

Power over a fourth of the earth was given to them, to kill with sword,

with hunger, with death, and by the beasts of the earth.

9 (Rev 14:18; 20:4) When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar

the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God

and for the testimony they had held.

10 (Zec 1:12; Rev 3:7) They cried out with a loud voice,

"How long, O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until You judge

and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?"

11 (Heb 11:40; Rev 7:9) Then a white robe was given to each of them,

and they were told to rest a little longer, until the number of their

fellow servants and brothers should be completed, who would be killed

as they were.

12 (Mt 24:29; Rev 16:18) I watched as He opened the sixth seal.

And suddenly there was a great earthquake. The sun became black,

like sackcloth made from goat hair, and the moon became like blood.

13 (Rev 9:1; Isa 34:4) And the stars of heaven fell to the earth,

as a fig tree drops its unripe figs when it is shaken by a strong wind.

14 (Rev 16:20; Isa 34:4) Then the heavens receded like a scroll

when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was removed

from its place.

15 (Isa 2:19; 2:10) Then the kings of the earth and the great men

and the rich men and the commanding officers and the strong and everyone,

slave and free, hid themselves in the caves and

in the rocks of the mountains.

16 (Hos 10:8; Lk 23:30) They said to the mountains and rocks,

"Fall on us, and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne,

and from the wrath of the Lamb,

17 (Ps 76:7; Jer 30:7) for the great day of His wrath has come.

Who is able to withstand it?" (144 cubits, or 65 meters.)

[1] And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were

the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.

[2] And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow;

and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to

conquer.

[3] And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say,

Come and see.

[4] And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to

him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill

one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

[5] And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come

and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a

pair of balances in his hand.

[6] And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of

wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou

hurt not the oil and the wine.

[7] And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth

beast say, Come and see.

[8] And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was

Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the

fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with

death, and with the beasts of the earth.

[9] And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls

of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which

they held:

[10] And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and

true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the

earth?

[11] And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto

them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their

fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were,

should be fulfilled.

[12] And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a

great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the

moon became as blood;

[13] And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth

her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.

[14] And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and

every mountain and island were moved out of their places.

[15] And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and

the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free

man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;

[16] And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the

face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:

[17] For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?

Revelation 7

The 144 000 of Israel Sealed

1 (Da 7:2; Mt 24:310 Then I saw four angels standing at the four corners

of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind would

not blow on the earth or on the sea or on any tree.

2 And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal

of the living God. He cried out with a loud voice to the four angels

who had been given power to harm the earth and the sea,

3 (Rev 14:1; 6:6; 22:4) saying, "Do not harm the earth or the sea

or the trees, until we have sealed the servants

of our God on their foreheads."

4 (Rev 9:16; 14:1) Then I heard the number of those who were sealed,

one hundred and forty-four thousand

out of every tribe of the children of Israel:

5 Twelve thousand from the tribe of Judah were sealed,

twelve throusand from the tribe of Reuben were sealed,

twelve thousand from the tribe of Gad were sealed,

6 twelve thousand from the tribe of Asher were sealed,

twelve thousand from the tribe of Naphtali were sealed,

twelve thousand from the tribe of Manasseh were sealed,

7 (Ge 35:23) twelve thousand from the tribe of Simeon were sealed,

twelve thousand from the tribe of Levi were sealed,

twelve thousand from the tribe of Issachar were sealed,

8 twelve thousand from the tribe of Zebulun were sealed,

twelve thousand from the tribe of Joseph were sealed,

and twelve thousand from the tribe of Benjamin were sealed.

[1] And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of

the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not

blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.

[2] And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the

living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it

was given to hurt the earth and the sea,

[3] Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have

sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.

[4] And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed

an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of

Israel.

[5] Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben

were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve

thousand.

[6] Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of

Nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed

twelve thousand.

[7] Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi

were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve

thousand.

[8] Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of

Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed

twelve thousand.

Posted by DSY on Saturday, December 20. 2025

From On Eagle's wings

Abundant Joy

10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great excitement.

[10] When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

Matthew 2:10

When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. Matthew 2:10

The Magi travelled a long distance to find what a star had promised.

While not on the backs of camels, our multi-day truck journey to the

Northwest Territories felt like a long distance as well.

I had never been to the North before, so there were many surprises.

We saw new landscapes of short trees and flat land, hiked down to the

only salt flats in Canada, and experienced gorgeous sunrises over the

river. Yet our time in the community was full of surprises, changed

plans and revised expectations.

The Magi experienced surprise when they arrived in Jerusalem. They

expected to find a celebration - but King Herod knew nothing! He had

to consult his experts to even find out the meaning of the star. The

Magi left Jerusalem and continued their search for the Messiah.

When they found the star had stopped over Bethlehem they were

overjoyed! They offered gifts of great value to Jesus celebrating who

he was. They met the God of Creation in human form because they

had followed the star.

In the same way we were led by the Spirit to travel North with On

Eagle's Wings, but the reality was different from our expectations. We

had to be sensitive to the leading of the Spirit in each moment as we

engaged with both children and adults, remaining open to what God

wanted to do while we were there. In this we experienced the gifts of

God's grace with, and through our Northern hosts.

Kim Sesink

Bible Camp volunteer

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to spiritual Philadelphian and to know

the future judgments on humanity.

Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, Father, that because

of Your abiding presence, I'm never alone."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Lo9rd Jesus is in full control.

Pray to the Lord and pray to lay up treasure in Heaven.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be patient.

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

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

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

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

Pray for the children of Canada, that they would come to know

Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.

Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not

against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.

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

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

Pray : God of Creation, help us to see the signs of your coming and to seek

you. May we be filled with abundant joy as we seek and find you this

Advent season. Amen.

Christ is the reason for the season .

Pray that released Christian prisoners in Eritrea will receive

help - spiritually, physically, emotionally and financially.

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.

Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.

Posted by DSY on Saturday, December 20. 2025

2) Our Daily Bread for 20 December 2025 Titled

The Truth Never Changes

Matthew 1:18-25

The Birth of Jesus Christ

Lk 2:1-7

18 (Ge 3:15) Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way:

After His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, before they came together,

she was found with child by the Holy Spirit.

19 (Dt 22:21-24; 24:1-4 )Then Joseph her husband, being a just man

and not willing to make her a public example, had in mind to divorce

her privately.

20 (Mt 1:18; 2:13) But while he thought on these things, the angel

of the Lord appeared to him in a dream saying,

"Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife,

for He who is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

21 (Lk 1:31; Ac 4:12) She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS,

for He will save His people from their sins."

22 (Mt 2:15; 2:23) Now all this occurred to fulfill what the Lord

had spoken through the prophet, saying,

23 (Isa 7:14; 9:6-7; Mt 28:20) "A virgin shall be with child,

and will bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,"

[Isa 7:14.] which is interpreted, "God with us."

24 Then Joseph, being awakened from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord

had commanded him, and remained with his wife,

25 (Mt 1:21; Lk 2:7) and did not know her until she had given birth

to her firstborn Son. And he called His name JESUS.

[18] Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary

was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child

of the Holy Ghost.

[19] Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her

a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

[20] But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord

appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to

take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the

Holy Ghost.

[21] And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS:

for he shall save his people from their sins.

[22] Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of

the Lord by the prophet, saying,

[23] Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and

they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

[24] Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had

bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

[25] And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he

called his name JESUS.

Hebrews 13:5

5 (Jos 1:5; Dt 31:6) Let your lives be without love of money,

and be content with the things you have. For He has said:

"I will never leave you,

nor forsake you."(Dt 31:6, 8; Jos 1:5.)

[5] Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such

things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake

thee.

Henry David Thoreau described a city as a place where many people are

"lonesome together." Those words have the ring of truth. In my youth, songs

like "Mr. Lonely," "Only the Lonely," and "Eleanor Rigby" focused on isolation

and loneliness. In recent years, the pandemic was one of the most isolating

seasons the world has known. And social media can feed that loneliness, giving

us connection without relationship. Perhaps loneliness is the new pandemic.

As Matthew shared the story of the birth of Jesus (1:18-25), he told us,

"All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet

[Isaiah]: 'The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will

call him Immanuel' (which means 'God with us') " (vv. 22-23).

Ponder that for a moment. God with us!

As believers in Jesus, we're never alone. We've been born again

into the family of Christ, a family that spans the globe and the ages.

The apostle Paul said, "You are no longer foreigners and strangers,

but fellow citizens with God's people and also members

of his household" (Ephesians 2:19). We're loved by the ever-present God, who

said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5).

Whatever you're facing today, your heavenly Father is present with you. Allow

Him to help you as you step into life’s uncertainties and challenges. He's

with you.

Reflect & Pray

When have you felt lonely? When experiencing this sense of isolation,

how do you respond to it?

Thank You, Father, that because of Your abiding presence, I'm never alone.

Discover more about being lonely by reading Alone

Instead of Lonely by Reclaim Today.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 7 Our God reigns!

Is 52:7

7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,

who proclaims peace, who brings good news of happiness,

who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"

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

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

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

A messenger has a single duty: to carry information. During World War II, many

parents dreaded the arrival of the Western Union messenger, believing that

delivery of a telegram meant that their son has been wounded or killed.

Isaiah 52:7, however, indicates that a messenger's word is not always

unwelcome. "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring

good news ..." the prophet says. The "Good news"? Peace , salvation,

and the resultant message: "Your God reigns!"

Our God reigns - in forgiveness, in reconciliation, bringing peace and freedom

and joy. Our God reigns, controlling our lives with a loving hand, ordering

our experiences for our good, and his glory. Our God reigns in relationships,

in professional circumstances, in families, in churches. The good news is

proclaimed: Life is not unmanageable. Our God Reigns!

When we know that God reigns in our lives, we can relax, let go of the reins

of control, and live in peace. We can forgive those who have hurt us, knowing

that God will reveal to them what they need to know. We can live

with good times and bad, recognising that God uses every circumstance

of our lives to conform us to the image of his Son. We can rejoice in his

grace, free from the compulsion to earn his love and acceptance, and

we can live in the peace that comes only through his lordship in our lives.

Our God reigns - that is , indeed "Good news".

Application

a) Have I ever felt that life was "out of control"? Why?

b) What does it mean in practical terms to know that "Our God reigns"?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Luke 12:21

21 "So is he who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."

21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

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

When you are Impatient

James 5:7-11

Patience and Prayer

7 Therefore be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord.

Notice how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth

and is patient with it until he receives the early and late rain.

8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts,

for the coming of the Lord is drawing near.

9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, lest you be condemned.

Look, the Judge is standing at the door.

10 My brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord,

as an example of suffering and patience.

11 Indeed we count them happy who endure.

You have heard of the patience of Job

and have seen the purpose of the Lord,

that the Lord is very gracious and merciful.

7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold,

the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long

patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord

draweth nigh.

9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned:

behold, the judge standeth before the door.

10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord,

for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.

11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience

of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful,

and of tender mercy.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

Posted by DSY on Saturday, December 20. 2025

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

The Northern Territories of Canada

Yukon

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

In Whitehorse the Muslim population grew from 2 families

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

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

Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Northwest Territories (NWT)

NWT population (2015) 43600 Muslim (est) 473

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

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

Islamic Centre.

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

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

Nunavut (NU)

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

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

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

Their stated goal is "To spread the message of Islam

in the far northern reaches of Canada."

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

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.

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

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

Islam.

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

which means Blessed Eid!"

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

know, and Muslims around the world:

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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

"What does this mean?"

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

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

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

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

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

15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,

since it is the third hour of the day.

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

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."

Ideas for prayer

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.ehc.ca

20th Day of the Month

a) Pray for the children of Canada, that they would come to know

Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.

( Matthew 19:14

14 (Mt 18:3; Lk 18:16-17)

But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me,

and do not forbid them. For to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."

14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not,

to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

)

b) Pray that Christians will recognise that our struggle is not

against the natural world but against invisible spiritual forces.

(

Eph 6:12

12 (Eph 1:3; 1:21) For our fight is not against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers

of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces

of evil in the heavenly places.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,

against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against

spiritual wickedness in high places.

)

Advent Day 27

FRIDAY, FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT

Early Offering

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

-Luke 2:5

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

candidly that we don't pause to ponder how difficult it

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

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

the Christ Child she carried must have been jostled and jarred

by the movement, Loo.

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

in the Apostles' Creed that Jesus "suffered under Pontius Pilate, was

crucified ... " I believe instead we should say, "suffered, under Pontius

Pilate was crucified" to be more accurate to the original. Jesus suffered

all his life, not just under Pilate. When we reflect on the appalling

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

on our behalf began even before he was born.

What amazing love that Christ sustained such adversity for us!

prayer

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

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

Read Luke 2:1-7.

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

that the entire inhabited earth should be taxed.

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

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

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

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

because he was of the house and lineage of David,

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

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

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

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

because there was no room for them in the inn.

Posted by DSY on Saturday, December 20. 2025

Revelation 4

The Heavenly Worship

1 (Rev 1:19; 1:10; 11:12) After this I looked. And there was an open door

in heaven. The first voice I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me,

saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things

*which must take place after this.*"

2 (Isa 6:1; Rev 1:10; Eze 1:26) Immediately I was in the Spirit.

And there was a throne set in heaven with One sitting on the throne!

3 (Eze 1:28; Rev 10:1; Eze 28:13) And He who sat there appeared like

a jasper and a sardius stone. There was a rainbow around the throne,

appearing like an emerald.

4 (Rev 4:10; 11:16) 24 thrones were around the throne. And I saw 24 elders

sitting on the thrones, clothed in white garments. They had crowns of gold

on their heads.

5 (Rev 1:4; Zec 4:2; Rev 8:5) Lightnings and thunderings and voices proceeded

from the throne. Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne,

which are the seven Spirits of God.

6 (Rev 5:6; 15:2) Before the throne was a sea of glass like crystal.

(A picture of people at peace, beleivers at peace, most like just after

the Rapture)

In the midst of the throne, and around the throne,

were four living creatures covered with eyes in front and in back.

7 (Eze 1:10; 10:14) The first living creature was like a lion,

the second living creature like a calf, the third living creature

had a face like a man, and the fourth creature was like a flying eagle.

8 (Rev 1:8; 4:6) The four living creatures had six wings each,

and they were covered with eyes all around. All day and night,

without ceasing, they were saying:

"'Holy, holy, holy,

Lord God Almighty,'(Isa 21:9.)

who was, and is, and is to come."

9 (Rev 15:7; 1:18) When the living creatures give glory and honour

and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever,

10 (Rev 4:4; 5:8; 5:14) the 24 elders fall down before Him who sits

on the throne, and worship Him, who lives forever and ever.

Then they cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

11 (Rev 5:12; 10:6) "You are worthy, O Lord,

to receive glory and honor and power;

for You have created all things,

and by Your will they exist

and were created."

[1] After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the

first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which

said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.

[2] And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in

heaven, and one sat on the throne.

[3] And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and

there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.

[4] And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the

seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and

they had on their heads crowns of gold.

[5] And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices:

and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the

seven Spirits of God.

[6] And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in

the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full

of eyes before and behind.

[7] And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf,

and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a

flying eagle.

[8] And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were

full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy,

holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

[9] And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat

on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,

[10] The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne,

and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before

the throne, saying,

[11] Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for

thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were

created.

( A beautiful scene of Worship!)

Revelation 5

The Scroll and the Lamb

1 (Isa 29:11; Eze 2:9-10) Then I saw in the right hand of Him

who sat on the throne a scroll written within and on the back,

sealed with seven seals.

2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice,

"Who is worthy to open the scroll and to break its seals?"

3 (Rev 5:13) But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth

was able to open the scroll or to look in it.

4 I began to weep loudly, because no one was found worthy to open

and read the scroll, or to look in it.

5 (Isa 11:1; 11:10) Then one of the elders said to me,

"Do not weep. Look! The Lion of the tribe of Judah,

the Root of David, has triumphed.

He is able to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals."

6 (Zec 4:10; Jn 1:29) I saw a Lamb in the midst of the throne

and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders,

standing as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes,

which are the seven Spirits of God, sent out into all the earth.

7 (Rev 5:1) He came and took the scroll out of the right hand

of Him who sat on the throne.

8 (Ps 141:2; Rev 4:10) When He had taken the scroll, the four living

creatures and the 24 elders fell down before the Lamb,

each one having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense,

which are the prayers of saints.

9 (Rev 14:6; Ps 33:3; 40:3) And they sang a new song, saying:

"You are worthy to take the scroll,

and to open its seals;

for You were slain,

and have redeemed us to God by Your blood

out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,

10 (Rev 1:6; 20:6) and have made us kings and priests unto our God;

and we shall reign on the earth."

11 (Da 7:10; Heb 12:22) Then I looked, and I heard around the throne

and the living creatures and the elders the voices of many angels,

numbering ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands,

(That is a huge number of souls/believers!)

12 (Rev 4:11; Zec 13:7) saying with a loud voice:

"Worthy is the Lamb who was slain,

to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength

and honor and glory and blessing!"

13 (Php 2:10; Rev 5:3) Then I heard every creature which is in heaven

and on the earth and under the earth and in the sea,

and all that are in them, saying:

"To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb

be blessing and honor and glory and power,

forever and ever!"

14 (Rev 19:4; 5:8) The four living creatures said, "Amen."

And the 24 elders fell down and worshipped Him who lives forever and ever.

[1] And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written

within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.

[2] And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to

open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?

[3] And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to

open the book, neither to look thereon.

[4] And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the

book, neither to look thereon.

[5] And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the

tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to

loose the seven seals thereof.

[6] And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four

beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain,

having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent

forth into all the earth.

[7] And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon

the throne.

[8] And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty

elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden

vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

[9] And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and

to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God

by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

[10] And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on

the earth.

[11] And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the

throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten

thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;

[12] Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive

power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and

blessing.

[13] And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the

earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying,

Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon

the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

[14] And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell

down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

Posted by DSY on Saturday, December 20. 2025

The Legend of Nimrod

The system of worship has its origin in the legend of Nimrod

and his wife Semiramus. Nimrod (the great-grandson of Noah)

rebelled against God, like his father Cush.

Eventually Nimrod was put to death for his evil deeds,

and according to the ancient patriarchal system,

parts of his body were sent to various cities as a warning.

His wife Semiramus fled, but spread the rumour that

he had ascended to heaven, where he had become one with the sun.

When Semiramus later gave birth to a son, she claimed that

it was the reincarnation of her deified husband,

and that he had returned to save the human race.

She was later deified as the mother of the sun god,

and it was supposed she had ascended into heaven

as the queen of heaven. In the various cultures

throughout history and around the world,

the same basic deities have been worshipped under different names.

Read about Mary, the mother of the true Saviour,

and how paganism has twisted the truth about her identity

.These articles interlink but as you seen The Modern

Roman Catholic Church is The Church of Thyatira of Revelation.

)

Revelation 3

The Message to Sardis

1 (Rev 1:4; 1Ti 5:6; Rev 1:16) "To the angel of the church in Sardis write:

"He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars says these things:

I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive,

but you are dead.

2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain but are ready to die,

for I have not found your works perfected before God.

3 (Rev 2:5; 2Pe 3:10; 1Th 5:2) Remember therefore how you have received

and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch,

I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour

I will come upon you.

4 (Jude 1:23; Rev 6:11) "You have a few names even in Sardis

who have not soiled their garments. They shall walk with Me in white,

for they are worthy.

5 (Mt 10:32; Rev 13:8) He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments.

I will not blot his name out of the Book of Life, but I will confess

his name before My Father and before His angels.

6 (Rev 2:7) He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says

to the churches.

[1] And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he

that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works,

that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

[2] Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to

die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.

[3] Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and

repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief,

and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

[4] Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their

garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.

[5] He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I

will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his

name before my Father, and before his angels.

[6] He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the

churches.

( I ponder if the Lutheran Church and the Anglican Church with latent

Catholic practices falls in the category of being Sardisian)

The Message to Philadelphia

7 (Rev 6:10; Isa 22:22; Mt 16:19) "To the angel of the church

in Philadelphia write:

"He who is holy, He who is true, He who has the key of David,

He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens, says these things:

8 (Rev 2:13; Ac 14:27) I know your works. Look! I have set before you an open

door, and no one can shut it. For you have a little strength,

and have kept My word, and have not denied My name.

9 (Rev 2:9; Isa 49:23; 60:14) Listen! I will make them of the synagogue

of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie. Listen!

I will make them come and worship before your feet

and to know that I have loved you.

10 (2Pe 2:9; Mt 24:14) Because you have kept My word of patience,

I also will keep you from the hour of temptation which shall come

upon the entire world, to test those who dwell on the earth.

11 (Rev 2:10; 2:25) "Look, I am coming quickly. Hold firmly what you have,

so that no one may take your crown.

12 (Rev 22:4; 21:2; Gal 2:9) He who overcomes will I make a pillar

in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him

the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem,

which comes down out of heaven from My God, and My own new name.

13 (Rev 2:7) He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says

to the churches.

[7] And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith

he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that

openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;

[8] I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no

man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and

hast not denied my name.

[9] Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are

Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship

before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.

[10] Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee

from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try

them that dwell upon the earth.

[11] Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man

take thy crown.

[12] Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and

he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and

the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down

out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.

[13] He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the

churches.

( Many of the "Conservatives" Church fit this description from Quakers,

to Pentecostal, to Baptists and strong Evangelicals. Please note verse 9,

that if hold strong, even the synagogue of Satan will acknowledge you.

You have to firmly hold on to what you have. Do not let humanistic

or secularistic adherents deceive you or you can end up

as Thyatiran, or even Laodicean. Laodicean you say?)

The Message to Laodicea

14 (Rev 1:5; 3:7) "To the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write:

"The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation

of God, says these things:

15 (Rev 3:1) I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot.

I wish you were cold or hot.

16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot,

I will spit you out of My mouth. (I feel that way about lukewarm water as well)

17 (Hos 12:8; Zec 11:5) For you say, 'I am rich, and have stored up goods,

and have need of nothing,' yet do not realise that you are wretched,

miserable, poor, blind, and naked.

18 (Rev 16:15; Isa 55:1; Mt 13:44) I counsel you to buy from Me gold

refined by fire, that you may be rich, and white garments,

that you may be dressed, that the shame of your nakedness

may not appear, and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.

19 (Rev 2:5; Jer 31:18) "Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline.

Therefore be zealous and repent.

20 Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice

and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.

21 (Mt 19:28; Jn 16:33) "To him who overcomes will I grant to sit with Me

on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

22 (Rev 2:7) He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit

says to the churches."

[14] And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things

saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation

of God;

[15] I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert

cold or hot.

[16] So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will

spue thee out of my mouth.

[17] Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need

of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor,

and blind, and naked:

[18] I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be

rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of

thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou

mayest see.

[19] As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and

repent.

[20] Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and

open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

[21] To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even

as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

[22] He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the

churches.

( Laodicean churches or "Liberal" churches like The united church of Canada ,

The Presbyterians, the Congressationalists, the Methodists in North America.

Very Laodecian. Verse 20 is quoted out context. Why ? You need to understand

vv. 17-19 why the Lord is knocking on your Heart)

Posted by DSY on Saturday, December 20. 2025

Revelation 2

The Message to Pergamum

12 (Rev 1:16; 1:11) "To the angel of the church in Pergamum write:

"He who has the sharp two-edged sword says these things:

13 (Ac 22:20; 1Ti 5:8) I know your works and where you live, where Satan's

throne is. Yet you hold firmly to My name, and did not deny My faith even

in the days of Antipas, My faithful martyr, who was killed among you,

where Satan dwells.

14 (Rev 2:20; 2Pe 2:15; Nu 31:16) "But I have a few things against you:

You have there those who hold the teaching of Balaam,

who taught Balak to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel,

to eat things sacrificed to idols and to commit sexual immorality.

15 (Rev 2:6) So you also have those who hold the teaching of the Nicolaitans.

16 (2Th 2:8; Rev 2:5) Repent, or else I will come to you quickly

and will war against them with the sword of My mouth.

17 (Rev 2:7; Isa 65:15) "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit

says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give the hidden manna

to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name

written, which no one knows except he who receives it.

[12] And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he

which hath the sharp sword with two edges;

[13] I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is:

and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those

days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where

Satan dwelleth.

[14] But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that

hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock

before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to

commit fornication.

[15] So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which

thing I hate.

[16] Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against

them with the sword of my mouth.

[17] He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the

churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and

will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no

man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

(Never let in false teachers IN as seen in 1,2,3 John and 1,2 Peter and Jude)

The Message to Thyatira

18 (Rev 1:11; 1:14-15) "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write:

"The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet

are like fine brass, says these things:

19 I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience,

and that your last works are more than the first.

20 (Rev 2:14; 1Ki 16:31; 2Ki 9:7) "But I have a few things against you:

You permit that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess,

to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality

and eat food sacrificed to idols.

21 (Ro 2:4-5; 2Pe 3:9) I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality,

but she did not repent.

22 (Rev 17:2; 18:9) Look! I will throw her onto a sickbed, and those who

commit adultery with her into great tribulation,

unless they repent of their deeds.

23 (Ro 8:27; Ps 7:9) I will put her children to death, and all the churches

shall know that I am He who searches the hearts and minds.

I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.

24 (Ac 15:28) "Now to you I say, and to the rest in Thyatira,

as many as do not have this teaching, who have not known what

some call the 'depths of Satan,' I will put on you no other burden.

25 (Rev 3:11) But hold firmly what you have until I come.

26 (Rev 3:21; 2:7; 20:4) "To him who overcomes and keeps My works to the end,

I will give authority over the nations-

27 (Rev 12:5; 19:15) He 'shall rule them with a rod of iron;

like the vessels of a potter they shall be broken in pieces'(Ps 2:9.)-

even as I myself have received authority from My Father.

28 (Rev 22:16; 2Pe 1:19) And I will give him the morning star.

29 (Rev 2:7) He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says

to the churches.

[18] And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith

the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet

are like fine brass;

[19] I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy

patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.

[20] Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou

sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach

and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things

sacrificed unto idols.

[21] And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented

not.

[22] Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with

her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

[23] And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall

know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto

every one of you according to your works.

[24] But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not

this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak;

I will put upon you none other burden.

[25] But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.

[26] And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will

I give power over the nations:

[27] And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter

shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.

[28] And I will give him the morning star.

[29] He that

( This Church exists today. Thanks to Emperor Constantine at 4th Century,

The Church is the Modern Day Roman Catholic Church. The Idol and Mother-son

worship comes from Satanic Paganism!

From https://amazingdiscoveries.org/S-deception_end-time_paganism_Catholic_Mary

As we have already seen, Catholic customs stem from ancient pagan

practices and beliefs. Pagan priests were celibate, tonsured,

and received the power of sacrificing for the living and the dead.

The same power is given to

Roman Catholic priests.

Pagan celibate priests are dedicated to the mother goddess,

and Catholic priests to Mary the mediatrix.

{ Gaia comes to mind?}

Elevating Mary

Public Domain https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Madonna_Benois.jpg

In 1854, the Papacy declared Mary sinless, and in 1951,

they declared that she had ascended unto heaven, where she was crowned

as the

"Queen of heaven." {No human has that power!} This was called the

Assumption of Mary.

Since then, the complete system of Babylonian worship,

with Mary taking the role of the mediatrix,

has thus been established within Catholicism.

The goddess in ancient religions was worshiped as the life giver

and nurturer and, as such, this religion was full of sexual undertones.

Phallic symbols, as well as symbols of femininity and divine intercourse,

were common in ancient temples, as they are in modern temples,

particularly in India.

These symbols are equally common in Roman Catholic cathedrals.

The breasts of the goddess formed a prominent part of the goddess cult,

goddesses often being depicted with many breasts to nurture the world.

Even the sun god was depicted nurturing at the goddess' breast.

Catholicism carries the same mythology. Take for example the

Magharet Sitti Mariam, or “Milk Grotto” as it is commonly known,

where Catholic tradition has it that Mary spilt milk from her breast

while feeding Jesus. This milk supposedly squirted onto the walls

of the cave and formed white markings. The grotto has become a shrine,

revered today as a place of pilgrimage for healing and fertility.

"The sinner that ventures directly to Christ may come with dread

and apprehension of his wrath; but let him only employ the mediation

of the Virgin with her Son and she has only to show that Son

the breasts that gave him suck and his wrath will immediately be appeased."

Pope John Paul II believed that Mary

intercedes for the faithful who honour her during mass:

"As they listen to the word proclaimed in the Sunday assembly,

the faithful look to the Virgin Mary...From Sunday to Sunday,

the pilgrim people follow in the footsteps of Mary,

and her maternal intercession gives special power

and fervour to the prayer which rises from the Church

to the Most Holy Trinity."

Read more about the Catholic worship of Mary

And That is https://amazingdiscoveries.org/S-deception_paganism_Catholic_Nimrod_Mary/

The pagan system of sun worship had three main aspects: the father, mother,

and the son. In ancient Chaldean times, these were the god Bel or Merodach,

Ninus the son who was also worshiped as Tammuz, and the female goddess Rhea

who was also worshiped as Ishtar, Astarte, or Beltis. She was also referred

to as the “queen of heaven,” and the “wrath subduer.”

Mary has received these same names in Catholicism.

A statue of Mary and Jesus at Westminster Abbey. Notice the globe Jesus is holding.

Source:Flickr.

Mother and child worship was the basis of the ancient religions.

In the various religions of the world, the same system of worship

was perpetuated under different names.

In Egypt , the mother and child were worshiped as Isis and Osiris or Horus,

in India as Isi and Iswara, in China and Japan as the mother goddess

Shing-moo with child, in Greece as Ceres or Irene and Plutus,

in Rome as Fortuna and Jupitor-puer, or Venus and Adurnis,

and in Scandinavia as Frigga and Balder. The mother and child

were worshiped in Babylon as Ishtar {And that is where

the word Easter comes from} and Tammuz,

and in Phoenicia, as Ashtoreth and Baal.

Moreover, the child was worshiped as both husband

and son of the mother goddess.

The male component is a counterfeit of Jesus Christ.

The Biblical names used for Jesus were also used for the child

in ancient religions. Zoroaster was referred to as the seed,

Mithra the Persian sun god was referred to as the Saviour,

Dionysus as the sin-bearer, Bacchus as the branch,

Vishna as the victim-man, and Osiris as the king of kings.

Posted by DSY on Saturday, December 20. 2025

Day 354, 20 December 2025 - 28th Day of Advent

1) Revelation 1 , 2 , 3 ,4 ,5

Revelation 1

Introduction and Salutation

1 (Rev 22:6; 22:16; Jn 8:26) The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave

to Him to show to His servants things which must soon take place. He sent

and signified it by His angel to His servant John,

2 (Rev 12:17; 1Co 1:6; Rev 6:9) who bears record of the word of God,

and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

3 (Lk 11:28; Ro 13:11) Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words

of this prophecy and keep those things which are written in it,

for the time is near.

4 (Rev 3:1; 4:5; 5:6) John,

To the seven churches which are in Asia:

Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was

and who is to come and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne,

5 (Rev 3:14; 17:14) and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness,

the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.

To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood,

6 (Rev 5:10; 20:6) and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father,

to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

7 (Da 7:13; Zec 12:10) Look! He is coming with clouds,

and every eye will see Him,

even those who pierced Him.

And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him.

Even so, Amen.

8 (Rev 21:6; 22:13; Isa 41:4) "I am the Alpha and the Omega,

the Beginning and the End," says the Lord,

"who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."

[1] The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto

his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and

signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

[2] Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus

Christ, and of all things that he saw.

[3] Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this

prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is

at hand.

[4] John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and

peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the

seven Spirits which are before his throne;

[5] And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first

begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him

that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

[6] And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be

glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

[7] Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they

also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of

him. Even so, Amen.

[8] I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord,

which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

A Vision of Christ

9 (Php 4:14; Rev 1:2) I, John, both your brother and companion

in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ,

was on the isle that is called Patmos on account of the word of God

and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

10 (Ac 20:7; Rev 4:1-2) I was in the Spirit on the Lord's Day,

and I heard behind me a great voice like a trumpet,

(This must mean an out of body Divine appointment with the Lord )

11 (Rev 1:4; 3:1) saying, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First

and the Last," and "What you see, write in a book, and send it

to the seven churches which are in Asia:

to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea."

(The order is important)

12 (Ex 25:37; Zec 4:2) I turned to see the voice that spoke with me.

And when I turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks,

13 (Da 7:13; 10:16) and in the midst of the seven candlesticks

was one like a Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet

and with a golden sash wrapped around the chest.

14 (Da 7:9; 10:6; Rev 19:12) The hair on His head was white like wool,

as white as snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire.

15 (Eze 43:2; Da 10:6) His feet were like fine brass, as if refined

in a furnace, and His voice as the sound of many waters.

16 (Isa 49:2; Heb 4:12) He had in His right hand seven stars,

and out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword.

His appearance was like the sun shining brightly.

17 (Isa 44:6; Rev 22:13; Isa 41:4) When I saw Him, I fell at His feet

as though I were dead. Then He laid His right hand on me, saying to me,

"Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.

[9] I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in

the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called

Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

[10] I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great

voice, as of a trumpet,

[11] Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou

seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in

Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira,

and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

[12] And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I

saw seven golden candlesticks;

[13] And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of

man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a

golden girdle.

[14] His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his

eyes were as a flame of fire;

[15] And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and

his voice as the sound of many waters.

[16] And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a

sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his

strength.

[17] And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right

hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

18 (Ro 6:9; Heb 7:25) I am He who lives, though I was dead. Look! I am alive

forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.

[18] I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for

evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

(This is Jesus Christ talking)

19 "Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are,

and the things which will take place after this.

[19] Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and

the things which shall be hereafter;

( Jesus says will take place after this. Jesus transcends time)

20 (Rev 2:1; Zec 4:2) The mystery of the seven stars which you saw

in My right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks:

The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches,

and the seven candlesticks which you saw are the seven churches.

[20] The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and

the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven

churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven

churches.

( The order is important as it reflects Church History from

1st Century AD to the point of the Rapture of the Church)

Revelation 2

The Message to Ephesus

1 (Rev 1:16; 1:11-13) "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write:

"He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst

of the seven golden candlesticks, says these things:

2 (1Jn 4:1; Rev 3:1; 3:8) I know your works, your labour and your patience,

and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who

say they are apostles, but are not, and have found them to be liars.

3 (Jn 15:21) You have endured, and have been patient,

and for My name's sake have laboured and have not grown weary.

4 "But I have something against you, that you have abandoned the love

you had at first.

5 (Rev 2:16; 3:19) Remember therefore from where you have fallen.

Repent, and do the works you did at first, or else I will come to you

quickly and remove your candlestick from its place, unless you repent.

6 But this you have: You hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

7 (Rev 2:11; 2:17; Ge 2:9) "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit

says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give permission to eat

of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.

[1] Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he

that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of

the seven golden candlesticks;

[2] I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst

not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are

apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:

[3] And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured,

and hast not fainted.

[4] Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy

first love.

[5] Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the

first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy

candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

[6] But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which

I also hate.

[7] He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the

churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life,

which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

(Remember the time you accepted Jesus Christ as Saviour?

Always relive that moment of love and do not lose that moment.

Imagine a Whole Church losing its first love?

Do not abandon the love you had at first)

The Message to Smyrna

8 (Rev 1:17-18; 1:11) "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write:

"The First and the Last, who was dead and came to life, says these things:

9 (Rev 3:9; 2Co 6:10; 8:9) I know your works and tribulation and poverty

(but you are rich). And I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews

and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.

(Beware the synagogue of Satan to this very day!)

10 (Mt 10:22; Jas 1:12) Do not fear any of those things which you are

about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison,

that you may be tried, and you will have tribulation for ten days.

Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

11 (Rev 2:7; 20:6; 20:14) "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit

says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.

[8] And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the

first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;

[9] I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and

I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are

the synagogue of Satan.

[10] Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil

shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have

tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a

crown of life.

[11] He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the

churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.

(Early evangelism that did succeed despite persecution of non-believers)

December '25

Posted by DSY on Friday, December 19. 2025

Advent Day 27

FRIDAY, FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT

Early Offering

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

-Luke 2:5

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

that we don't pause to ponder how difficult it

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

in Galilee to Bethlehem in Judea. Even more significant, the Christ Child

she carried must have been jostled and jarred by the movement, Loo.

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

in the Apostles' Creed that Jesus "suffered under Pontius Pilate, was

crucified ... " I believe instead we should say, "suffered, under Pontius

Pilate was crucified" to be more accurate to the original. Jesus suffered

all his life, not just under Pilate. When we reflect on the appalling journey

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

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

such adversity for us!

prayer

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

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

Read Luke 2:1-7.

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

that the entire inhabited earth should be taxed.

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

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

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

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

because he was of the house and lineage of David,

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

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

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

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

because there was no room for them in the inn.

From On Eagle's wings

Your Special Christmas

4 (Heb 2:4; Ro 12:4-6) There are various gifts, but the same Spirit.

5 There are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.

6 (1Co 15:28) There are various operations, but it is the same God

who operates all of them in all people.

[4] Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

[5] And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.

[6] And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which

worketh all in all.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6

When you prepare for an event and things don't quite go as planned,

it is easy to become discouraged. But as part of the church - the

family of God - no one is more important than another, and every

gift is both helpful and necessary. I saw this in action during a recent

On Eagle’s Wings ministry trip.

Each person brought something unique to the team - preparing

snacks, listening, telling a story, playing silly games, comforting

others, the ability to laugh at mistakes, or speaking words of

encouragement. And even when things did not go as planned, we

were able to see God at work and remind each other of his good

purposes.

Jesus came for us, and it is his Spirit within us that give us places

and opportunities where we can use our unique gifts to minister to

and encourage other people. You might think your part is small, but

we all have a particular gift from God and he is at work in and

through us to accomplish his good will.

This Christmas season, take a few moments to ponder and ask God

to show you the special gift or gifts he has given you and how you

might use them to bless someone else.

Darlene Koop

Bible Camp Volunteer

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to walk daily with Him.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, I know that my life and future

are in Your loving and mighty hands. Please help me to keep trusting You."

Pray to the Lord and pray to be a minister of reconciliaton.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Blessings.

Pray to the Lord and pray to seek His love when you feel lonely.

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

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

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

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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

Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders

as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society

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

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

Jesus, thank you for the way you have gifted each one of us. Please

help us to see where you want us to use our gifts and to recognize

you at work in our world. Amen.

May Christians whose homes have been destroyed in Sierra

Leone experience God's presence, peace and provision.

Christ is the reason for the season .

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.