Dave Yadallee's personal blog

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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)

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.

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



19th Day of the Month



a) Pray the the Holy Spirit will influence our governmental leaders

as they make vital decisions that shape Canadian Society



(



1 Tim 2:1-2



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

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

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

a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,



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

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

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

and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.



)



b) Pray for the province of Prince Edward Island



I) Pray for the leaders of Prince Edward Island,

that God's Spirit would influence

then to act justly,

serve with integrity

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



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

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

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

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

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

and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

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

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.



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

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

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

and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

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

4 who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge

of the truth.



)



II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use

the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus



)

2) Our Daily Bread for 19 December 2025

Resting in God by Leslie Koh



Acts 12:5-11



5 (2Co 1:11) So Peter was kept in prison. But the church prayed to God

without ceasing for him.

6 (Ac 21:33) The very night when Herod would have brought him out,

Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains.

And the guards before the door were securing the prison.

7 (Ac 16:26; 5:19) And suddenly an angel of the Lord approached him,

and a light shone in the prison. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up,

saying, "Rise up, quickly." And the chains fell off his hands.

8 Then the angel said to him, "Dress yourself and put your sandals on."

And he did so. Then he said to him,

"Wrap your cloak around you and follow me."

9 (Ps 126:1) He went out and followed him, and did not know that what

was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.

10 (Ac 5:19; 16:26) When they had passed the first and the second guards,

they came to the iron gate leading to the city, which opened to them

by itself. And they went out and went forward one street.

And immediately the angel left him.

11 (Da 3:28; 6:22) When Peter had come to himself, he said, "Now I certainly

know that the Lord has sent His angel and delivered me from the hand of Herod

and from all that the Jewish people were expecting."



[5] Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing

of the church unto God for him.

6] And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was

sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before

the door kept the prison.

[7] And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in

the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise

up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

[8] And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And

so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow

me.

[9] And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which

was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

[10] When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the

iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own

accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith

the angel departed from him.

[11] And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety,

that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of

Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.



My neighbour Sam returned home one night without his car. "It was stolen," he

told his wife, then added, "I'm going to sleep. I'll sort it out tomorrow."

His wife was flabbergasted. She couldn't understand how Sam could be so calm,

but he explained, "What else can I do? Panicking won't make any difference."



My ever-sensible neighbour could see there was no point worrying. He trusted

that the authorities would be able to find his missing car later - which they

did.



Did the apostle Peter feel likewise after being thrown into

prison (Acts 12:4)? He was likely to face execution, yet the usually impulsive

disciple "was sleeping between two soldiers" (v. 6). The angel had

to "[strike] Peter on the side" to wake him up (v. 7) - suggesting that he was

completely calm and at peace. Was it because he knew his life was in God's

hands? Verses 9 and 11 suggest that it wouldn't have mattered whether he was

rescued or not; perhaps he recalled the assurance of salvation

and glory that Jesus had given him (Matthew 19:28), as well as Christ's call

to simply "follow me" and not worry about what would happen

to him (John 21:22).



No matter what we're facing today, we can trust that God holds our future - both

on earth and in heaven - in His mighty hands. Perhaps then we can sleep

in peace more easily.



Reflect & Pray



What worries keep you awake at night?

How can you learn to surrender them to God and hold on to His promises?



Dear God, I know that my life and future

are in Your loving and mighty hands. Please help me to keep trusting You.



For further study, read Putting Worry to Work.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 6 Reconciliation



2 Cor 5:18-19



18 All this is from God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ

and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation,

19 that is, that God was

in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their sins

against them, and has entrusted to us the message of reconciliation.



18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus

Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

19 to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself,

not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us

the word of reconciliation.



When Paul writes in 2 Cor 5:17 that we become a "new creation" in Christ

Jesus, the story does not end there. The verses following give us direction

for tht new life in Christ. "All This", Paul says, referring to the miracle of

new life in Christ, "is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ

and gave us the ministry of reconciliation."

Reconciliation means to bring back together what was once separated. Man was

separated from God by sin, and God took the initiative to reconcile man to

himself. Our "ministry of reconciliation" as Christians is twofold: to draw

others to the Lord and to work for reconciliation between individuals.

Reconciliation is the ultimate goal of forgiveness. God, through his grace ,

extends forgiveness to us when we are still sinners, unrepentant,

undeserving. When we respond, we come into reconciliation with him

and are brought back into oneness. Likewise, when we extend the grace

of forgiveness to another, we are set free by the act of forgiving, but we

hope that the ultimate outcome will be reconciliation.

God shows us the pattern: he is the wronged party, yet he does not wait for

the offender to come to him, hat in hand. He takes a bold initiative, offering

forgiveness freely with out regard to merit. The pattern applies to us;

as the new life in Christ takes hold of us, we must reach out, and reach,

and keep on reaching, breaking down the barriers, taking the risk of

rejection so that we may come to reconciliation.



Application



a) What barriers stand between me and reconciliation with another person?



b) How can I take a risk and reach out to offer forgiveness and

reconciliation to them?



c) What kind of attitude do I need to be a "minister of reconciliation"?



4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland



Deut 28:11



11 (Dt 28:4; 30:9) The Lord will make you overflow in prosperity,

in the offspring of your body, in the offspring of your livestock,

and in the produce of your ground, in the land which the Lord swore

to your fathers to give you.



11 And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body,

and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land

which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.



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



When you are lonely



1 John 4:16b-18



God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.

17 (1Jn 2:5; 2:28) In this way God's love is perfected in us,

so that we may have boldness on the Day of Judgment, because as He is,

so are we in this world.

18 (Ro 8:15; 2Ti 1:7) There is no fear in love,

but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.

Whoever fears is not perfect in love.



God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness

in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear:

because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.





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.

Day 353, 19 December 2025 - 27th Day of Advent



1) 2 John, 3 John



2 John 1



John



The second general epistle of John was probably written in Ephesus

in the AD90s by John the beloved disciple. It is a very personal

and wise exhortation that encourages believers to walk in the light

and warns them about deceivers and how they conduct their lives.

It is not only an encouragement to exhibit agape

(a Greek word for committed or volitional love),

but it is also a sound exhortation to separate from worldliness

and unholiness.



Salutation



The elder,



1 To the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth,

and not I only, but also all those who know the truth,

2 for the sake of the truth, which remains in us, and will be with us forever:

3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the

Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.



[1] The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the

truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

[2] For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for

ever.



Truth and Love



4 I greatly rejoiced that I found some of your children walking in truth

as we were commanded by the Father.

5 And now I ask you, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment to you,

but that which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another.

6 And this is love: that we walk according to His commandments.

This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning,

you should walk in it.

7 For many deceivers, who do not confess that Jesus Christ has come

in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Each one is a deceiver

and an antichrist.

8 Watch yourselves, so that we do not lose those things for which

we have worked, but that we receive a full reward.

9 Whoever transgresses and does not remain in the teaching of Christ

does not have God. Whoever remains in the teaching of Christ has both

the Father and the Son.

10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching,

do not receive him into your house, nor greet him.

11 For whoever greets him takes part in his evil deeds.



[3] Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the

Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

[4] I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we

have received a commandment from the Father.

[5] And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment

unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one

another.

[6] And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the

commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in

it.

[7] For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that

Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

[8] Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought,

but that we receive a full reward.

[9] Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath

not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father

and the Son.

[10] If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him

not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

[11] For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.



Final Greetings



12 I have many things to write to you, but I prefer not to write

with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and speak face

to face that our joy may be complete.

13 The children of your elect sister greet you. Amen.



[12] Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and

ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may

be full.

[13] The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.



3 John 1



John



John the Beloved probably wrote the third general epistle

of John in Ephesus in the AD90s. It addresses the reality

of true and false ministers. Addressed to Gaius, a local

church leader, it commends a disciple named Demetrius

while also warning against the tactics of Diotrephes.

The Holy Spirit provides sound instruction

and sober exhortations for all believers in this epistle.



Salutation

1 The elder,

To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth:

2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you

and that you may be in good health, even as your soul is well.

3 For I greatly rejoiced when brothers came and testified

of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth.

4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.



[1] The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

[2] Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in

health, even as thy soul prospereth.

[3] For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the

truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

[4] I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.



Working Together



5 Beloved, you are faithful in all you do for the brothers and for strangers,

6 who have testified of your love before the church. You will do well to send

them along on their journey in a manner worthy of God.

7 For His name's sake they went out, receiving no help from the Gentiles.

8 Therefore we ought to receive such men, that we might be fellow workers

for the truth.

9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first

among them, did not accept us.

10 Because of this, if I come, I will bring up what kinds of works he does:

ranting against us with malicious words. Not content with that, he does not

accept the brothers, and stops those who want to, and throws them

out of the church.

11 Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good.

Whoever does good is from God, but whoever does evil has not seen God.

12 Demetrius receives good reports from everyone and from the truth itself.

Yes, and we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.



[5] Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren,

and to strangers;

[6] Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou

bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:

[7] Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the

Gentiles.

[8] We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to

the truth.

[9] I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the

preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

[10] Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating

against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he

himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth

them out of the church.

[11] Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that

doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

[12] Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea,

and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.



Final Greetings



13 I had many things to write, but I would rather not write to you

with pen and ink.

14 Instead, I hope to see you soon, and we shall speak face to face.

Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.



[13] I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto

thee:

[14] But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face.

Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.

From On Eagle's wings



Jesus' Math



4 (Eze 34:11-12; 34:16) "What man among you having a hundred sheep

and losing one of them does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness

and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?

5 And when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

6 (1Pe 2:25) Then when he comes home, he calls together his friends

and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me,

for I have found my sheep which was lost.'

7 (Lk 5:32) Likewise, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over

one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous men who need

no repentance.



[4] What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth

not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is

lost, until he find it?

[5] And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

[6] And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours,

saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

[7] I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner

that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no

repentance.



Luke 15:4-7



The church building had been closed for two years following a

devastating flood. Now I sat in the basement, looking over a group of

eager and excited children as they enjoyed a lesson from the

carefully prepared curriculum. But why hadn’t more children

attended our Bible Camp?

I ventured outside, slowly inhaling the crisp fresh northern air. It was

there I noticed my friend and teammate. I listened as he shared his

concerns and explained some of the faith struggles experienced by

the community. My mind was drawn right back to the children

enjoying camp in the church basement. Despite the faith struggles

others had experienced, these precious little ones were downstairs

learning about the loving and restorative nature of Jesus.

It struck me that we serve a God who doesn’t work through numbers

in the way we do. He sees things differently. He would leave

ninety-nine to go after one who is lost to restore them because he loves

them. He always has and always will.

In that moment, I realised future leaders were downstairs in that

church basement being found by Jesus. Being lifted up on his

shoulders and celebrated. Even though the numbers may not have

made sense to me, Jesus was in control and taking care of the math.



Tristan Spilsted

Bible Camp Volunteer



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as love and forgiveness.



Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, Father, for the abilities You've given me.

Please help me use them for Your glory."



Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord to point out any unforgiveness

in your life.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord has belssed you .



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the upcoming Rapture of the Church.



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

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,

and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.



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

their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical

refreshing for the presence of the Lord



Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from

danger and adversity



Jesus, my King, make me aware of the enemy,

aware of your power over him, and especially

aware of your power to forgive sins. Amen.



Pray: How can we adequately praise you, Great Designer,

that we were born when we could best serve you? Amen.



Pray: Lord, we come to adore you because you have come to us. Keep coming,

Lord. into our messy lives. Clean us up as only you can do.

In Jesus' name. Amen ... and AH-HA!



Thank you Jesus for loving and pursuing us. Thank you for leaving

the realm of heaven to enter our world that you might find us and

lead us home. Amen.



Pray that every believer in India will have access to

God's Word so they can be well-grounded in spiritual truth.



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.

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



http://www.ehc.ca



18th Day of the Month



a) Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical

refreshing for the presence of the Lord



( Jer 31:25



25 For I satiate the weary souls and I replenish every languishing soul.



25 For I have satiated the weary soul,

and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.

)



b) Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from

danger and adversity



( Ps 34:7



7 The angel of the Lord camps around those who fear Him,

and delivers them.



7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him,

And delivereth them.



)



Advent day 25



From C.S. Lewis A Grand Miracle by Joel Heck



"Enemy-occupied territory-that is what this world is.

Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has landed...

and is calling us all to take part in a great campaign of sabotage.

When you go to church you are really listening-in to the secret

wireless from our friends: that is why the enemy is so anxious

to prevent us from going." - C. S. Lewis



(Read this and more in Mere Christianity, p. 46.)



A Campaign of Sabotage



C. S. Lewis wrote his most influential book, Mere Christianity,

in the middle of World War Two. The talks that became the basis

for this book were broadcast on the BBC between 1941 and 1944.

Lewis used numerous military allusions in that book,

in one case describing this world as "enemy-occupied territory."



Humanity has been invaded by an enemy: Satan.

He occupies the territory in which we live. "The rightful king"

has arrived and is in the process of taking back the territory,

but not as the Allies did on D-Day, June 6, 1944,

invading the beaches of Normandy in a full-scale assault

on German positions.



Jesus did not use tanks, planes, or artillery.

He arrived almost incognito. Few knew, even though it had been

predicted for centu­ries. Jesus came in disguise-as a baby.

No one would expect much opposition from a baby, but babies

have the power to wrap their parents around their little finger.

This baby had a lot more power than that, in fact, all power

and authority, and one day that au­thority will be visible

for all to see. But not yet.



Until then, we Christians acknowledge the power and authority

of this rightful king. We participate in his campaign of sabotage

against the enemy. We arm ourselves with the sword of the Spirit,

the Word of God, and with the shield of faith, the breastplate

of righteousness, the belt of truth, and the shoes of the gospel

of peace. The message of the gospel is our best sabotage

against the power of Satan. Its power to forgive sins

is our best weapon.



Jesus, my King, make me aware of the enemy,

aware of your power over him, and especially

aware of your power to forgive sins. Amen.



10 (Eph 1:19; 1Co 16:13) Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord

and in the power of His might.

11 (Eph 6:13; Ro 13:12; Eph 4:14) Put on the whole armour of God that

you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.



Ephesians 6:10-11



From Follow the Story by Marva J. Dawn



WEDNESDAY, FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT



Exactly The Right Time



In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus

that the entire inhabited earth should be taxed.



-Luke 2:1



God's timing is always stunning! When it was exactly the right

moment for the Christ Child to be born, "all the world" cooperated.

The Emperor Augustus issued an order,

and everyone had to go to their ancestral home.



This was the first registration, we are notified in verse 2,

to be commanded when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

Whether this means that other enrollments were levied later on we

are not told, but this one made history-not because of its intention

to number the extent of the Roman Empire or to record the names

of Rome's conquerees for taxation purposes, but because the titles

of those rulers are now perpetually associated with the Messiah's birth.



You were born, too, at exactly the right time. God planned all your gifts

and calculated at what point in history your presence would be pivotal.

How we adore the All-Knowing One for his incredible timing!



Prayer



How can we adequately praise you, Great Designer,

that we were born when we could best serve you? Amen.



Read Luke 2:1-7.



Luke 2



The Birth of Jesus



Mt 1:18-25



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 the Ah-Has of Advent by Rich Bimler



FOURTH WEDNESDAY

AH-HA! Ambassadors of Health, Hope and ADORATION!



And his name shall be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.ISAIAH 9:6



In the days leading up to Christmas we're counting the days. The malls

are full. The carols continue. The Santas are weary. The mail carriers are

burdened. The children are hyper. And we can almost hear the cattle

lowing (whatever lowing is!.

In theses days we're ready to adore the Baby Jesus. as well we should.

Today's lesson spells it out so well: "A child has been born for us, a son

given to us." "Oh, come let us adore him. Christ the Lord!"

But look again in the stable. For too long we've seen the manger as

a "sanitary shed," white and neat and clean and perfect. But it wasn't

that way at all. It was messy and smelly and germy and . .. well ... human.

And that's exactly why we adore him! Because Christ didn't wait for us

to clean up our dirty and messy lives before he came to redeem us.

Not at all:He entered our sin-filled stables "lust as we are." He came as

a God sized man to rid us of our man-sized gods.

Check out the Christmas cards you are receiving. How many of them really

'depict the human stable where Jesus was born? He may look "adorable,"

but that is not why we adore him. We adore him because he has come

to be our Saviour. And we might add: our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace!



Lord, we come to adore you because you have come to us. Keep coming,

Lord. into our messy lives. Clean us up as only you can do.

In Jesus' name. Amen ... and AH-HA!



Read Isaiah 9:2-7.



2 (Eph 5:8; Mt 4:16) The people who walked in darkness

have seen a great light;

those who dwell in the land of the shadow of death,

upon them the light has shined.

3 (1Sa 30:16; Isa 26:15) You have multiplied the nation

and increased the joy;

they rejoice before You

according to the joy of harvest

and as men rejoice

when they divide the spoil.

4 (Isa 14:25; 10:26-27) For You have broken the yoke of his burden

and the bar of his shoulder,

the rod of his oppressor

as in the day of Midian's defeat.

5 For all the sandals of the tramping warriors

and all the garments rolled in blood

shall be burned as fuel for the fire.

6 (Isa 7:14; Mt 28:18; Lk 2:11) For unto us a child is born,

unto us a son is given,

and the government shall be upon his shoulder.

And his name shall be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

7 (Isa 37:32; Da 2:44) Of the increase of his government and peace

there shall be no end,

upon the throne of David

and over his kingdom,

to order it and to establish it

with justice and with righteousness,

from now until forever.

The zeal of the Lord of Hosts

will perform this.

1 John 5



Overcoming the World



1 (1Jn 2:29; Jn 1:12-13) Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born

of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves the one born of the Father.

2 By this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God

and keep His commandments.

3 (Jn 14:15; 2Jn 1:6) For this is the love of God, that we keep

His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,

4 (Jn 16:33; 1Jn 4:4) for whoever is born of God overcomes the world,

and the victory that overcomes the world is our faith.

5 (1Jn 4:15; 5:1) Who is it that overcomes the world,

but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?



[1] Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every

one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.

[2] By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and

keep his commandments.

[3] For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his

commandments are not grievous.

[4] For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the

victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

[5] Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is

the Son of God?



The Witness Concerning the Son



6 (Jn 15:26; 14:17) This is He who came by water and blood-Jesus Christ.

He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. It is the Spirit

who bears witness, because the Spirit is the truth.

7 (Mt 28:19; Dt 6:4) There are three who testify in heaven: the Father,

the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and the three are one.

8 There are three that testify on earth: the Spirit, the water,

and the blood, and the three are toward the one.

9 (Mt 3:16-17) If we receive the testimony of men,

the testimony of God is greater; for this is the testimony of God

which He has given concerning His Son.

10 (Jn 3:33; Ro 8:16) Whoever believes in the Son of God has this witness

in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar,

because he does not believe the testimony that God gave about His Son.

11 (Jn 1:4; 1Jn 2:25) And this is the testimony: that God has given us

eternal life, and this life is in His Son.

12 (Jn 3:36; 3:15; 5:24) Whoever has the Son has life, and whoever does not

have the Son of God does not have life.



[6] This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water

only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness,

because the Spirit is truth.

[7] For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word,

and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

[8] And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the

water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.

[9] If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for

this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.

[10] He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he

that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the

record that God gave of his Son.

[11] And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and

this life is in his Son.

[12] He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God

hath not life.



Purpose of Writing



13 (Jn 20:31; 1:12) I have written these things to you who believe in the name

of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you

may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.

14 (1Jn 3:21-22; Jn 14:13) This is the confidence that we have in Him, that

if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

15 So if we know that He hears whatever we ask, we know that we have

whatever we asked of Him.

16 (Jer 7:16; Heb 6:4-6) If anyone sees his brother commit a sin

which does not lead to death, he shall ask, and He shall give him life.

This is for those whose sin does not lead to death.

There is a sin that leads to death. I do not say that he should pray for it.

17 (1Jn 3:4; 5:16; Isa 1:18) All wrongdoing is sin, but there is a sin that

does not lead to death.

18 (1Jn 3:9; Jas 1:27) We know that whoever is born of God does not keep on

sinning. But whoever has been born of God guards himself,

and the wicked one cannot touch him.

19 (Gal 1:4; Jn 12:31) We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies

in wickedness.

20 (Jn 17:3; Lk 24:45; Rev 3:7) And we know that the Son of God has come

and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true,

and we are in Him who is true-His Son Jesus Christ.

He is the true God and eternal life.

21 (1Co 10:14; 10:7) Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.



[13] These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the

Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may

believe on the name of the Son of God.

[14] And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any

thing according to his will, he heareth us:

[15] And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have

the petitions that we desired of him.

[16] If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall

ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a

sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.

[17] All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.

[18] We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is

begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.

[19] And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in

wickedness.

[20] And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an

understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is

true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

[21] Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.



2) Our Daily Bread for 19 December 2025 titled

Gifted by God by Kirsten Holmberg



Exodus 31:1-11



1The Tabernacle Artisans



Ex 35:30-35



1 Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

2 (Ex 36:1; 35:30) See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri,

the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

3 (1Ki 7:14; Ex 35:31) I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom,

in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of craftsmanship

4 to devise artistic works for work with gold, with silver, and with bronze,

5 and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in carving of wood,

to work in all manner of craftsmanship.

6 (Ex 28:3; 35:10) I, indeed, I have given him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamak,

of the tribe of Dan, and I have given skill to all who are

specially skilled, that they may make everything that I have commanded you:

7 (Ex 36:8-37:9)the tent of meeting, the ark of the testimony,

and the mercy seat that is on it, and all the furniture of the tent,

8 (Ex 37:10-28) the table and its utensils, and the pure lampstand

with all its utensils, and the altar of incense,

9 (Ex 38:1-8) the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils,

and the basin and its stand,

10 the woven garments, the holy garments for Aaron the priest

and the garments of his sons, to minister as priests,

11 (Ex 37:29) the anointing oil and sweet incense for the holy place.

They must make them according to all that I have commanded you.



[1] And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

[2] See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of

the tribe of Judah:

[3] And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in

understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

[4] To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,

[5] And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work

in all manner of workmanship.

[6] And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of

the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put

wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;

[7] The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and

the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle,

[8] And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his

furniture, and the altar of incense,

[9] And the altar of burnt offering with all his furniture, and the laver

and his foot,

[10] And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest,

and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office,

[11] And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according

to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.



Virtuoso composer Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most celebrated musicians

in history. Nearly two centuries after his death in 1827, his compositions are

still among the most performed pieces. A study of Beethoven's DNA, however,

indicates he may not have been born with some of his abilities - as we might

assume. When his genes were compared to those of 14,500 other people who'd

shown an ability to keep rhythm (merely one aspect of musical talent),

Beethoven ranked surprisingly low.



Beethoven also had ample opportunity and exposure to music (which developed

the aptitude he did have). Yet neither talent nor opportunity fully account

for God's role in endowing us with the abilities we have. Our Creator

equipped two men, Bezalel and Oholiab, with specific skills to be used in

building the tabernacle. God filled Bezalel "with knowledge and with all kinds

of skills - to make artistic designs" and appointed Oholiab "to help him"

(Exodus 31:3-6). God gave "ability to all the skilled workers to make

everything [He] commanded" (v. 6).



Few of us will work on projects as significant as God's tabernacle.

And our abilities may never be recorded in history's annals. Yet God has

equipped us with the skills, aptitudes, and experiences He wants us to

share with the world. May we serve Him faithfully, in His strength

and for His glory.



Reflect & Pray



What skills and abilities has God given you?

How might you serve Him with them?



Thank You, Father, for the abilities You've given me.

Please help me use them for Your glory.





For further study, watch Gifts with Your Name on Them.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 5 When you pray



Mark 11:25



25 And when you stand praying, forgive if you have anything against anyone,

so that your Father who is in heaven may also forgive you your sins.



25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any:

that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.



"My prayer don't seem to be very effective," a man told his pastor." I try

to make contact with God, but my prayers seem to hit the ceiling and bounce

back."

The pastor thought for a moment, then gently suggested,

"Is there someone in your life you haven't forgiven?"

"What do you mean?" The man's face flushed; the pastor has obviuosly struck

a nerve. "Well, I guess I've had some struggles with my mother ... and then,

my wife, and I ... ." The hidden truth came to light: the man was bound in

unforgiving relationships with five of the closest people to him.

Forgiveness is an essential element in prayer. For a very good reason,

worship services in liturgical churches place the confession of sin and the

absolution near the beginning of the service, before the reading of God's

Word, prayer, and the sermon. Forgiveness - both the Lord's forgiveness

of us and our forgiveness of others - clears the way for unhindered

communication between God and his people.

When we carry anger and bitterness, or even deeply buried, well-subliminated

unforgiveness, into the presence of God, our prayers will be affected. We can,

however, free the Holy Spirit to work in our lives and the lives of others

through forgiveness. We can choose to forgive in light of God's forgiveness

of us. And when we do, the channels are re-established;

we can pray in power and open ourselves to an awareness of his activity

in our lives.



Application



a) Have my prayers ever been affected by unforgiveness in my life?



b) Is there someone in my life whom I need to forgive,

whether or not I can work toward?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Proverbs 10:22



22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich ,and He adds no sorrow with it.



22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.



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



When you are Saddened by Loss



1 Cor 15:35-38,51-57



35 But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up?

With what body do they come?"

36 You fool! What you sow is not made alive unless it dies.

37 When you sow, you do not sow the body that shall be, but a bare kernel,

perhaps of wheat or of some other grain.

38 Then God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body.



51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall

all be changed.

52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet,

for the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible,

and we shall be changed.

53 For tis corruptible will put on incorruption,

and this mortal will put on immortality.

54 When this corruptible will have put on incorruption,

and this mortal will have put on immortality,

then the saying that is written shall come to pass:

"Death is swallowed up in victory."

55 "O death, where is your sting?

O grave, where is your victory?"

56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through

our Lord Jesus Christ!



35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up?

and with what body do they come?

36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:

37 and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be,

but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

38 but God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him,

and to every seed his own body.



51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall

all be changed,

52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump:

for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible,

and we shall be changed.

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption,

and this mortal must put on immortality.

54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption,

and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought

to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through

our Lord Jesus Christ.



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, ...)