Day 177 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 25 June 2024 reflections
Day 177, 25 June 2024
1) 1 Kings 15:25-34 , 1 Kings 16:1-34 , 2 Chronicles 17
1 Kings 15
Nadab, King of Israel
25 (1Ki 14:20) Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel
in the second year of Asa king of Judah and reigned over Israel two years.
26 (1Ki 14:16; 15:30) He did evil in the sight of the Lord and walked
in the way of his father and in his sin with which he made Israel to sin.
25 And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second
year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.
26 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his
father, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.
27 (Jos 19:44; 21:23) Baasha the son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar
conspired against him, and Baasha killed him at Gibbethon,
which belonged to the Philistines, for Nadab and all Israel laid siege
to Gibbethon.
28 It was in the third year of Asa king of Judah
that Baasha killed him and took his throne.
29 (1Ki 14:9-16) When he became king, Baasha killed all the house of Jeroboam.
No one from Jeroboam's family was left breathing. He completely destroyed
them, according to the word of the Lord which He spoke by His servant
Ahijah the Shilonite,
30 (1Ki 15:26) because of the sins of Jeroboam which he sinned
and which he made Israel sin, by his provocation with which he provoked
the Lord God of Israel to anger.
31 (1Ki 14:19) Now the rest of the acts of Nadab and all that he did,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
32 (1Ki 15:16) And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel
all their days.
27 And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against
him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines;
for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.
28 Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him,
and reigned in his stead.
29 And it came to pass, when he reigned, that he smote all the house
of Jeroboam; he left not to Jeroboam any that breathed, until he had
destroyed him, according unto the saying of the LORD, which he spake
by his servant Ahijah the Shilonite:
30 because of the sins of Jeroboam which he sinned, and which he made
Israel sin, by his provocation wherewith he provoked the LORD God
of Israel to anger.
31 Now the rest of the acts of Nadab, and all that he did,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
32 And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
Baasha, King of Israel
33 In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah began
to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, and he did so 24 years.
34 (1Ki 15:26; 12:28-29) He did evil in the sight of the Lord
and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin with
which he made Israel to sin.
33 In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah
to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty and four years.
34 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of
Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.
1 Kings 16
1 (2Ch 19:2; 20:34) Then the word of the Lord came to Jehu
the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,
2 (1Ki 14:7; 15:34) "I exalted you out of the dust and made you prince
over My people Israel, and you have walked in the way of Jeroboam
and have made My people Israel to sin, to provoke Me to anger with their sins.
3 (1Ki 14:10) See, I will take away the posterity of Baasha and the posterity
of his house and will make your house
like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
4 (1Ki 14:11) Those from the house of Baasha who die in the city
will be eaten by dogs, and those who die in the fields will be eaten
by the birds of the air."
5 (1Ki 14:19; 15:31) Now the rest of the acts of Baasha and what he did
and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles
of the kings of Israel?
6 (1Ki 14:17; 15:21) So Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried
in Tirzah, and Elah his son reigned in his place.
7 (1Ki 14:14; Ps 115:4) And so it was by the hand of the prophet Jehu
the son of Hanani that the word of the Lord came against Baasha
and his house, for all the evil that he did in the sight of the Lord
in provoking Him to anger with the work of his hands
because he acted like the house of Jeroboam and also because he killed it.
1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha,
saying,
2 Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over
my people Israel; and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam,
and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me to anger with their sins;
3 behold, I will take away the posterity of Baasha, and the posterity of his
house; and will make thy house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
4 Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth
of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat.
5 Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they
not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
6 So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son
reigned in his stead.
7 And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word
of the LORD against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil
that he did in the sight of the LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work
of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.
Elah, King of Israel
8 In the 26th year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha
began to reign over Israel in Tirzah, and he did so two years.
9 (Ge 24:2; 39:4) His servant Zimri, commander of half his chariots,
conspired against him, and when he was in Tirzah, drinking himself
drunk in the house of Arza, manager of his house in Tirzah,
10 Zimri went in and smote him and killed him. This took place in the 27th
year of Asa king of Judah, and Zimri reigned in his place.
11 (1Sa 25:22; 1Ki 15:29) When he began to reign, as soon as he was seated
on his throne, he executed all the household of Baasha. He left no males,
neither of his relatives nor of his friends.
12 (1Ki 16:1) Thus Zimri destroyed all the house of Baasha,
according to the word of the Lord which He spoke against Baasha
by Jehu the prophet,
13 (Dt 32:21; 1Sa 12:21) because of all the sins of Baasha
and the sins of Elah his son, by which they sinned
and by which they made Israel to sin in provoking the Lord God of Israel
to anger with their vanities.
14 Now the rest of the acts of Elah and all that he did,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Civil War in Israel
8 In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of
Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years.
9 And his servant Zimri, captain of half his chariots, conspired against him,
as he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza steward of
his house in Tirzah.
10 And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh
year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead.
11 And it came to pass, when he began to reign, as soon as he sat on his
throne, that he slew all the house of Baasha: he left him not one that pisseth
against a wall, neither of his kinsfolks, nor of his friends.
12 Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of
the LORD, which he spake against Baasha by Jehu the prophet,
13 for all the sins of Baasha, and the sins of Elah his son, by which they
sinned, and by which they made Israel to sin, in provoking the LORD God of
Israel to anger with their vanities.
14 Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not
written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Zimri, King of Israel
15 (1Ki 15:27; Jos 19:44) In the 27th year of Asa king of Judah,
Zimri reigned seven days in Tirzah. Now the troops were encamped
against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines.
16 The troops who were encamped heard how Zimri had conspired
and had slain the king. As a result, all Israel made Omri,
the commander of the army, king over Israel that day in the camp.
17 Omri went up from Gibbethon and all Israel with him,
and they besieged Tirzah.
18 (2Sa 17:23; 1Sa 31:4-5) When Zimri saw that the city had fallen,
he went into the citadel of the king's house and burned the king's house
over him with fire, and he died,
19 (1Ki 15:26; 12:28) because of his sins which he sinned in doing
evil in the sight of the Lord, in walking in the way of Jeroboam
and in his sin which he did to make Israel to sin.
20 (1Ki 16:5; 16:14) Now the rest of the acts of Zimri and his treason,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
15 In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven
days in Tirzah. And the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged
to the Philistines.
16 And the people that were encamped heard say, Zimri hath conspired, and
hath also slain the king: wherefore all Israel made Omri, the captain of the
host, king over Israel that day in the camp.
17 And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him,
and they besieged Tirzah.
18 And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken,
that he went into the palace of the king's house, and burnt the king's house
over him with fire, and died,
19 for his sins which he sinned in doing evil in the sight of the LORD,
in walking in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin which he did,
to make Israel to sin.
20 Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Omri, King of Israel
21 Then the people of Israel were divided into two parts.
Half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath to make him king,
and half followed Omri.
22 But the people who followed Omri defeated the people who followed Tibni,
the son of Ginath. So Tibni died, and Omri reigned.
23 In the 31st year of Asa king of Judah, Omri began to reign over Israel,
and he did so twelve years. He reigned six years in Tirzah.
24 (1Ki 13:32) He bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents
[About 150 pounds, or 68 kilograms. of silver].
He fortified the hill and named the city he built after the name of Shemer,
owner of the hill, calling it "Samaria.."
25 (Mic 6:16; 1Ki 14:9) But Omri did evil in the eyes of the Lord
and did worse than all who preceded him,
26 (1Ki 16:19; 16:13) for he walked in all the ways of Jeroboam
the son of Nebat and in his sin with which he made Israel to sin
to provoke the Lord God of Israel to anger with their vanities.
27 Now the rest of the acts Omri performed and his might that he showed,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
28 So Omri slept with his fathers and was buried in Samaria,
and Ahab his son reigned in his place.
Omri
21 Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people
followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri.
22 But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that
followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.
23 In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign
over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in Tirzah.
24 And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver,
and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built,
after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.
25 But Omri wrought evil in the eyes of the LORD, and did worse than all that
were before him.
26 For he walked in all the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and in his sin
wherewith he made Israel to sin, to provoke the LORD God of Israel to anger
with their vanities.
27 Now the rest of the acts of Omri which he did, and his might that he
shewed, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings
of Israel?
28 So Omri slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria:
and Ahab his son reigned in his stead.
Ahab Reigns in Israel
29 In the 38th year of Asa king of Judah, Ahab the son of Omri began to reign
over Israel, and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria 22 years.
30 (1Ki 16:25; 14:9) Ahab the son of Omri did more evil in the sight
of the Lord than all who were before him.
31 (Jdg 18:7; 2Ki 10:18) The sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat were seen
as minor for him to walk in, for he took Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal,
king of the Sidonians, as his wife and went and served Baal and worshipped him.
32 (2Ki 10:21; 10:26-27) He raised an altar for Baal in the house of Baal,
which he had built in Samaria.
33 (2Ki 13:6; 1Ki 21:25) Ahab made an Asherah and did more to provoke
the Lord God of Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel who preceded him.
34 (Jos 6:26) In his days, Hiel the Bethelite built Jericho.
He laid the foundation at the expense of his firstborn Abiram
and set up the gates at the cost of the life
of his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the Lord,
which He spoke by Joshua the son of Nun.
Ahab
29 And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son
of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel
in Samaria twenty and two years.
30 And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all
that were before him.
31And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in
the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took to wife Jezebel
the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians, and went and served Baal,
and worshipped him.
32 And he reared up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had
built in Samaria.
33 And Ahab made a grove; and Ahab did more to provoke the LORD God of
Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel that were before him.
34 In his days did Hiel the Beth-elite build Jericho: he laid the foundation
thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest
son Segub, according to the word of the LORD,
which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun.
2 Chronicles 17
Jehoshaphat, King of Judah
1 (1Ki 15:24) Then Jehoshaphat his son (son of Asa) reigned in his place,
and he grew strong against Israel.
2 (2Ch 15:8) He put an army in all the fortified cities of Judah
and set military garrisons in the land of Judah, even in the cities of Ephraim
that Asa his father had captured.
3 Now the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the previous ways
of David his father, and he did not seek out the Baal cult.
4 (1Ki 12:28) For he sought out the God of his fathers and walked
in his commandments, rather than the deeds of Israel.
5 (2Ch 18:1; 1Sa 10:27) So the Lord made firm the kingdom in his hand,
and all Judah gave a tribute to Jehoshaphat. So he had an abundance
of riches and honor.
6 (2Ch 15:17; 20:33) His heart was raised up for the ways of the Lord.
He even removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
7 (2Ch 35:3; 15:3) In the third year of his reign he sent officials, Ben-Hail,
Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah,
to teach in the cities of Jerusalem,
8 (2Ch 19:8) and with them were also the Levites: Shemaiah, Nethaniah,
Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah,
and Tob-Adonijah, who were Levites. And with these were
also Elishama and Jehoram, who were priests.
9 They taught the people in Judah, and they used the Book of the Law
of the Lord and they traveled about all the cities of Judah
and taught the people.
10 (2Ch 14:14; Ge 35:5) The terror of the Lord came on all the kingdoms
of the land that surrounded Judah, and they did not bring war
against Jehoshaphat.
11 (2Ch 26:8; 9:14) Some from the Philistine peoples brought gifts
to Jehoshaphat such as silver for tribute. The Arabians even brought
7700 rams and 7700 goats to him.
12 Jehoshaphat continued to increase in greatness, and he built citadels
and storehouses in Judah.
13 And he had much property in the cities of Judah, and the men of war,
mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem.
14 This was their divisions by the houses of their father:
From Judah, the commanders of thousands:
Adnah the commander with 300000 mighty men of valor.
15 Beside him was Jehohanan the commander with 280000 mighty men of war.
16 (Jdg 5:9; 5:2) Beside him was Amasiah the son of Zikri, a volunteer
for the Lord with 200000 mighty men of war.
17 From Benjamin:
Eliada a mighty man of war with 200000 men armed with bow and shield.
18 Beside him was Jehozabad with 180000 equipped for warfare.
19 (2Ch 17:2) These were serving the king in addition to those the king
placed in the fortified cities throughout Judah.
2 Chronicles 17
Jehoshaphat
1 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself
against Israel.
2 And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons
in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father
had taken.
3 And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways
of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
4 but sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments,
and not after the doings of Israel.
5 Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought
to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.
6 And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away
the high places and groves out of Judah.
7 Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even
to Ben-hail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and
to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.
8 And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah,
and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and
Tob-adonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.
9 And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the LORD with them,
and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.
10 And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that
were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.
11 Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute
silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand
and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.
12 And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles,
and cities of store.
13 And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war,
mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.
14 And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers:
Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men
of valour three hundred thousand.
15 And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred
and fourscore thousand.
16 And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself
unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.
17 And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men
with bow and shield two hundred thousand.
18 And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand
ready prepared for the war.
19 These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced
cities throughout all Judah.
2) Our Daily Bread for 25 June 2024 titled
Humble Jørn
Ephesians 1:15-23
Paul's Prayer
15 (Phm 1:5) Therefore I also, after hearing of your faith in the Lord Jesus
and your love toward all the saints,
16 (Ro 1:8-9; Col 1:9) do not cease giving thanks for you, mentioning you
in my prayers,
17 (Jn 20:17; Ac 7:2) so that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge
of Him,
18 (Ac 26:18; 2Co 4:6) that the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened,
that you may know what is the hope of His calling and what are the riches
of the glory of His inheritance among the saints,
19 (Col 1:29; Eph 3:7) and what is the surpassing greatness of His power
toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power,
20 (Mk 16:19; Ps 110:1) which He performed in Christ when He raised Him
from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 (Col 2:10; Heb 1:4) far above all principalities, and power, and might,
and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age
but also in that which is to come.
22 (1Co 11:3; Mt 16:18) And He put all things in subjection under His feet
and made Him the head over all things for the church,
23 (Jn 1:16; Eph 3:19) which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills
all things in all ways.
[15] Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and
love unto all the saints,
[16] Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
[17] That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give
unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
[18] The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what
is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his
inheritance in the saints,
[19] And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward who believe,
according to the working of his mighty power,
[20] Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set
him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
[21] Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and
every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is
to come:
[22] And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head
over all things to the church,
[23] Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
They didn't think Jørn, a tenant farming the land, would amount to much.
Yet despite his weak vision and other physical limitations, he poured
himself out for those in his village in Norway, praying the many nights
when his pain kept him awake. In prayer he'd move from house to house,
naming each person individually, even the children he hadn't yet met.
People loved his gentle spirit and would seek his wisdom and advice.
If he couldn't help them practically, they'd still feel blessed when
they left, having received his love. And when Jørn died, his funeral
was the biggest ever in that community, even though he had no family
there. His prayers blossomed and brought forth fruit beyond what
he could have imagined.
This humble man followed in the example of the apostle Paul,
who loved those he served and prayed for them while confined.
He wrote to those in Ephesus while he was likely imprisoned in Rome,
praying that God would give them "the Spirit of wisdom and revelation"
and that the eyes of their hearts would be "enlightened"
(Ephesians 1:17-18). He yearned that they would know Jesus
and live with love and unity through the power of the Spirit.
Jørn and the apostle Paul poured themselves out to God,
committing those they loved and served to Him in prayer.
May we consider their examples in how we love and serve others today.
By: Amy Boucher Pye
Reflect & Pray
Who do you know who's a gentle prayer warrior?
How does that person reflect Christ’s heart?
Jesus, You served others and put their needs first.
Please help me to love and serve You joyfully each day.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 3 - Let the Word Dwell in You
Col 3:16
16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17) Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing
one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing
one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Every day, whether we are aware of it or not, our minds are
bombarded by 20th Century values: "Dress for success!" "Get ahead!"
"You deserve a break today ...." Television, radio, and the incessant
voices that surround us distract our attention and keep us from
focusing on what is really important in our lives.
Paul's instruction to the Colossian Church brings us back to God's
value system: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly."
When we give attention to the Word of God, we put ourselves in a position
to hear a higher truth the clamour of immediate demands
and the expectations of the world around us. We can experience peace
in the midst of struggle and rest in a restless environment.
God's Word is a powerful force for good in our lives - not merely
an attractive philosophy, but true power to overcome the pressures
of daily life.
Dwelling on the Word of God, and letting it indwell us, takes many forms.
Scripture memory, music, meditation, talking with others about the
goodness of God all help us keep our attention focused on Christ rather
than on the values of the world around us.
We can choose to listen to Christian radio or tapes. We can take time
daily for quiet meditation on his Word. We can commit the Word to memory
and draw on its power during the day. And as we listen to the voice
of the Spirit rather than the noise around us, we can enter into
his peace and live in communion with him.
Application
a) What pressures do I face that tend to distract me from the reality
of Christ's presence?
b) How can I "let the word of Christ dwell richly" in me, so that I
an regain my focus on him?
c) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus
my attention on Jesus and his word?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Deut 29:9
9 (Dt 4:6; Jos 1:7)Therefore, keep the words of this covenant
and do them, so that you may prosper in all you do.
9 Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them,
that ye may prosper in all that ye do.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are ill or injured
Psalm 103:1-5
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits,
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) who forgives all your iniquities,
who heals all your diseases,
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) who satisfies your mouth with good things,
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: And all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities;
Who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction;
Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things;
So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 25 of the Month
a) Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or
community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.
(Acts 2: 41,47b
41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized,
and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized:
and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
)
b) Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true
justice for all.
( Prov 11:1
1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,
but a just weight is His delight.
1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:
But a just weight is his delight.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray for confidence despite troubles.
Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, You served others and put their needs first.
Please help me to love and serve You joyfully each day."
Pray to the Lord and pray to Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly in all wisdom.
Pray to the Lord and pray to honour His covenant.
Pray to the Lord and pray for healing.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or
community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.
Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true
justice for all.
Pray for churches in Columbia that are working to prevent teenage girls
and boys from joining guerilla or paramilitary groups.
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.
1) 1 Kings 15:25-34 , 1 Kings 16:1-34 , 2 Chronicles 17
1 Kings 15
Nadab, King of Israel
25 (1Ki 14:20) Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel
in the second year of Asa king of Judah and reigned over Israel two years.
26 (1Ki 14:16; 15:30) He did evil in the sight of the Lord and walked
in the way of his father and in his sin with which he made Israel to sin.
25 And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second
year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.
26 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his
father, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.
27 (Jos 19:44; 21:23) Baasha the son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar
conspired against him, and Baasha killed him at Gibbethon,
which belonged to the Philistines, for Nadab and all Israel laid siege
to Gibbethon.
28 It was in the third year of Asa king of Judah
that Baasha killed him and took his throne.
29 (1Ki 14:9-16) When he became king, Baasha killed all the house of Jeroboam.
No one from Jeroboam's family was left breathing. He completely destroyed
them, according to the word of the Lord which He spoke by His servant
Ahijah the Shilonite,
30 (1Ki 15:26) because of the sins of Jeroboam which he sinned
and which he made Israel sin, by his provocation with which he provoked
the Lord God of Israel to anger.
31 (1Ki 14:19) Now the rest of the acts of Nadab and all that he did,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
32 (1Ki 15:16) And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel
all their days.
27 And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against
him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines;
for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.
28 Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him,
and reigned in his stead.
29 And it came to pass, when he reigned, that he smote all the house
of Jeroboam; he left not to Jeroboam any that breathed, until he had
destroyed him, according unto the saying of the LORD, which he spake
by his servant Ahijah the Shilonite:
30 because of the sins of Jeroboam which he sinned, and which he made
Israel sin, by his provocation wherewith he provoked the LORD God
of Israel to anger.
31 Now the rest of the acts of Nadab, and all that he did,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
32 And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
Baasha, King of Israel
33 In the third year of Asa king of Judah, Baasha the son of Ahijah began
to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, and he did so 24 years.
34 (1Ki 15:26; 12:28-29) He did evil in the sight of the Lord
and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin with
which he made Israel to sin.
33 In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah
to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty and four years.
34 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of
Jeroboam, and in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin.
1 Kings 16
1 (2Ch 19:2; 20:34) Then the word of the Lord came to Jehu
the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,
2 (1Ki 14:7; 15:34) "I exalted you out of the dust and made you prince
over My people Israel, and you have walked in the way of Jeroboam
and have made My people Israel to sin, to provoke Me to anger with their sins.
3 (1Ki 14:10) See, I will take away the posterity of Baasha and the posterity
of his house and will make your house
like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
4 (1Ki 14:11) Those from the house of Baasha who die in the city
will be eaten by dogs, and those who die in the fields will be eaten
by the birds of the air."
5 (1Ki 14:19; 15:31) Now the rest of the acts of Baasha and what he did
and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles
of the kings of Israel?
6 (1Ki 14:17; 15:21) So Baasha slept with his fathers and was buried
in Tirzah, and Elah his son reigned in his place.
7 (1Ki 14:14; Ps 115:4) And so it was by the hand of the prophet Jehu
the son of Hanani that the word of the Lord came against Baasha
and his house, for all the evil that he did in the sight of the Lord
in provoking Him to anger with the work of his hands
because he acted like the house of Jeroboam and also because he killed it.
1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha,
saying,
2 Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over
my people Israel; and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam,
and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me to anger with their sins;
3 behold, I will take away the posterity of Baasha, and the posterity of his
house; and will make thy house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
4 Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth
of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat.
5 Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they
not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
6 So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son
reigned in his stead.
7 And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word
of the LORD against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil
that he did in the sight of the LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work
of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.
Elah, King of Israel
8 In the 26th year of Asa king of Judah, Elah the son of Baasha
began to reign over Israel in Tirzah, and he did so two years.
9 (Ge 24:2; 39:4) His servant Zimri, commander of half his chariots,
conspired against him, and when he was in Tirzah, drinking himself
drunk in the house of Arza, manager of his house in Tirzah,
10 Zimri went in and smote him and killed him. This took place in the 27th
year of Asa king of Judah, and Zimri reigned in his place.
11 (1Sa 25:22; 1Ki 15:29) When he began to reign, as soon as he was seated
on his throne, he executed all the household of Baasha. He left no males,
neither of his relatives nor of his friends.
12 (1Ki 16:1) Thus Zimri destroyed all the house of Baasha,
according to the word of the Lord which He spoke against Baasha
by Jehu the prophet,
13 (Dt 32:21; 1Sa 12:21) because of all the sins of Baasha
and the sins of Elah his son, by which they sinned
and by which they made Israel to sin in provoking the Lord God of Israel
to anger with their vanities.
14 Now the rest of the acts of Elah and all that he did,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Civil War in Israel
8 In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of
Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years.
9 And his servant Zimri, captain of half his chariots, conspired against him,
as he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza steward of
his house in Tirzah.
10 And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh
year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead.
11 And it came to pass, when he began to reign, as soon as he sat on his
throne, that he slew all the house of Baasha: he left him not one that pisseth
against a wall, neither of his kinsfolks, nor of his friends.
12 Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of
the LORD, which he spake against Baasha by Jehu the prophet,
13 for all the sins of Baasha, and the sins of Elah his son, by which they
sinned, and by which they made Israel to sin, in provoking the LORD God of
Israel to anger with their vanities.
14 Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not
written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Zimri, King of Israel
15 (1Ki 15:27; Jos 19:44) In the 27th year of Asa king of Judah,
Zimri reigned seven days in Tirzah. Now the troops were encamped
against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines.
16 The troops who were encamped heard how Zimri had conspired
and had slain the king. As a result, all Israel made Omri,
the commander of the army, king over Israel that day in the camp.
17 Omri went up from Gibbethon and all Israel with him,
and they besieged Tirzah.
18 (2Sa 17:23; 1Sa 31:4-5) When Zimri saw that the city had fallen,
he went into the citadel of the king's house and burned the king's house
over him with fire, and he died,
19 (1Ki 15:26; 12:28) because of his sins which he sinned in doing
evil in the sight of the Lord, in walking in the way of Jeroboam
and in his sin which he did to make Israel to sin.
20 (1Ki 16:5; 16:14) Now the rest of the acts of Zimri and his treason,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
15 In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven
days in Tirzah. And the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged
to the Philistines.
16 And the people that were encamped heard say, Zimri hath conspired, and
hath also slain the king: wherefore all Israel made Omri, the captain of the
host, king over Israel that day in the camp.
17 And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him,
and they besieged Tirzah.
18 And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken,
that he went into the palace of the king's house, and burnt the king's house
over him with fire, and died,
19 for his sins which he sinned in doing evil in the sight of the LORD,
in walking in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin which he did,
to make Israel to sin.
20 Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
Omri, King of Israel
21 Then the people of Israel were divided into two parts.
Half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath to make him king,
and half followed Omri.
22 But the people who followed Omri defeated the people who followed Tibni,
the son of Ginath. So Tibni died, and Omri reigned.
23 In the 31st year of Asa king of Judah, Omri began to reign over Israel,
and he did so twelve years. He reigned six years in Tirzah.
24 (1Ki 13:32) He bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents
[About 150 pounds, or 68 kilograms. of silver].
He fortified the hill and named the city he built after the name of Shemer,
owner of the hill, calling it "Samaria.."
25 (Mic 6:16; 1Ki 14:9) But Omri did evil in the eyes of the Lord
and did worse than all who preceded him,
26 (1Ki 16:19; 16:13) for he walked in all the ways of Jeroboam
the son of Nebat and in his sin with which he made Israel to sin
to provoke the Lord God of Israel to anger with their vanities.
27 Now the rest of the acts Omri performed and his might that he showed,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
28 So Omri slept with his fathers and was buried in Samaria,
and Ahab his son reigned in his place.
Omri
21 Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people
followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri.
22 But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that
followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.
23 In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign
over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in Tirzah.
24 And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver,
and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built,
after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.
25 But Omri wrought evil in the eyes of the LORD, and did worse than all that
were before him.
26 For he walked in all the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and in his sin
wherewith he made Israel to sin, to provoke the LORD God of Israel to anger
with their vanities.
27 Now the rest of the acts of Omri which he did, and his might that he
shewed, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings
of Israel?
28 So Omri slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria:
and Ahab his son reigned in his stead.
Ahab Reigns in Israel
29 In the 38th year of Asa king of Judah, Ahab the son of Omri began to reign
over Israel, and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria 22 years.
30 (1Ki 16:25; 14:9) Ahab the son of Omri did more evil in the sight
of the Lord than all who were before him.
31 (Jdg 18:7; 2Ki 10:18) The sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat were seen
as minor for him to walk in, for he took Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal,
king of the Sidonians, as his wife and went and served Baal and worshipped him.
32 (2Ki 10:21; 10:26-27) He raised an altar for Baal in the house of Baal,
which he had built in Samaria.
33 (2Ki 13:6; 1Ki 21:25) Ahab made an Asherah and did more to provoke
the Lord God of Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel who preceded him.
34 (Jos 6:26) In his days, Hiel the Bethelite built Jericho.
He laid the foundation at the expense of his firstborn Abiram
and set up the gates at the cost of the life
of his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the Lord,
which He spoke by Joshua the son of Nun.
Ahab
29 And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son
of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel
in Samaria twenty and two years.
30 And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all
that were before him.
31And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in
the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took to wife Jezebel
the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians, and went and served Baal,
and worshipped him.
32 And he reared up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had
built in Samaria.
33 And Ahab made a grove; and Ahab did more to provoke the LORD God of
Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel that were before him.
34 In his days did Hiel the Beth-elite build Jericho: he laid the foundation
thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest
son Segub, according to the word of the LORD,
which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun.
2 Chronicles 17
Jehoshaphat, King of Judah
1 (1Ki 15:24) Then Jehoshaphat his son (son of Asa) reigned in his place,
and he grew strong against Israel.
2 (2Ch 15:8) He put an army in all the fortified cities of Judah
and set military garrisons in the land of Judah, even in the cities of Ephraim
that Asa his father had captured.
3 Now the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the previous ways
of David his father, and he did not seek out the Baal cult.
4 (1Ki 12:28) For he sought out the God of his fathers and walked
in his commandments, rather than the deeds of Israel.
5 (2Ch 18:1; 1Sa 10:27) So the Lord made firm the kingdom in his hand,
and all Judah gave a tribute to Jehoshaphat. So he had an abundance
of riches and honor.
6 (2Ch 15:17; 20:33) His heart was raised up for the ways of the Lord.
He even removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.
7 (2Ch 35:3; 15:3) In the third year of his reign he sent officials, Ben-Hail,
Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah,
to teach in the cities of Jerusalem,
8 (2Ch 19:8) and with them were also the Levites: Shemaiah, Nethaniah,
Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah,
and Tob-Adonijah, who were Levites. And with these were
also Elishama and Jehoram, who were priests.
9 They taught the people in Judah, and they used the Book of the Law
of the Lord and they traveled about all the cities of Judah
and taught the people.
10 (2Ch 14:14; Ge 35:5) The terror of the Lord came on all the kingdoms
of the land that surrounded Judah, and they did not bring war
against Jehoshaphat.
11 (2Ch 26:8; 9:14) Some from the Philistine peoples brought gifts
to Jehoshaphat such as silver for tribute. The Arabians even brought
7700 rams and 7700 goats to him.
12 Jehoshaphat continued to increase in greatness, and he built citadels
and storehouses in Judah.
13 And he had much property in the cities of Judah, and the men of war,
mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem.
14 This was their divisions by the houses of their father:
From Judah, the commanders of thousands:
Adnah the commander with 300000 mighty men of valor.
15 Beside him was Jehohanan the commander with 280000 mighty men of war.
16 (Jdg 5:9; 5:2) Beside him was Amasiah the son of Zikri, a volunteer
for the Lord with 200000 mighty men of war.
17 From Benjamin:
Eliada a mighty man of war with 200000 men armed with bow and shield.
18 Beside him was Jehozabad with 180000 equipped for warfare.
19 (2Ch 17:2) These were serving the king in addition to those the king
placed in the fortified cities throughout Judah.
2 Chronicles 17
Jehoshaphat
1 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself
against Israel.
2 And he placed forces in all the fenced cities of Judah, and set garrisons
in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father
had taken.
3 And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways
of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
4 but sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments,
and not after the doings of Israel.
5 Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought
to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.
6 And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away
the high places and groves out of Judah.
7 Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even
to Ben-hail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and
to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.
8 And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah,
and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and
Tob-adonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.
9 And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the LORD with them,
and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.
10 And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that
were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.
11 Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute
silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand
and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.
12 And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles,
and cities of store.
13 And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war,
mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem.
14 And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers:
Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men
of valour three hundred thousand.
15 And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred
and fourscore thousand.
16 And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself
unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.
17 And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men
with bow and shield two hundred thousand.
18 And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand
ready prepared for the war.
19 These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced
cities throughout all Judah.
2) Our Daily Bread for 25 June 2024 titled
Humble Jørn
Ephesians 1:15-23
Paul's Prayer
15 (Phm 1:5) Therefore I also, after hearing of your faith in the Lord Jesus
and your love toward all the saints,
16 (Ro 1:8-9; Col 1:9) do not cease giving thanks for you, mentioning you
in my prayers,
17 (Jn 20:17; Ac 7:2) so that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge
of Him,
18 (Ac 26:18; 2Co 4:6) that the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened,
that you may know what is the hope of His calling and what are the riches
of the glory of His inheritance among the saints,
19 (Col 1:29; Eph 3:7) and what is the surpassing greatness of His power
toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power,
20 (Mk 16:19; Ps 110:1) which He performed in Christ when He raised Him
from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 (Col 2:10; Heb 1:4) far above all principalities, and power, and might,
and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age
but also in that which is to come.
22 (1Co 11:3; Mt 16:18) And He put all things in subjection under His feet
and made Him the head over all things for the church,
23 (Jn 1:16; Eph 3:19) which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills
all things in all ways.
[15] Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and
love unto all the saints,
[16] Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
[17] That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give
unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
[18] The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what
is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his
inheritance in the saints,
[19] And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward who believe,
according to the working of his mighty power,
[20] Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set
him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
[21] Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and
every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is
to come:
[22] And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head
over all things to the church,
[23] Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
They didn't think Jørn, a tenant farming the land, would amount to much.
Yet despite his weak vision and other physical limitations, he poured
himself out for those in his village in Norway, praying the many nights
when his pain kept him awake. In prayer he'd move from house to house,
naming each person individually, even the children he hadn't yet met.
People loved his gentle spirit and would seek his wisdom and advice.
If he couldn't help them practically, they'd still feel blessed when
they left, having received his love. And when Jørn died, his funeral
was the biggest ever in that community, even though he had no family
there. His prayers blossomed and brought forth fruit beyond what
he could have imagined.
This humble man followed in the example of the apostle Paul,
who loved those he served and prayed for them while confined.
He wrote to those in Ephesus while he was likely imprisoned in Rome,
praying that God would give them "the Spirit of wisdom and revelation"
and that the eyes of their hearts would be "enlightened"
(Ephesians 1:17-18). He yearned that they would know Jesus
and live with love and unity through the power of the Spirit.
Jørn and the apostle Paul poured themselves out to God,
committing those they loved and served to Him in prayer.
May we consider their examples in how we love and serve others today.
By: Amy Boucher Pye
Reflect & Pray
Who do you know who's a gentle prayer warrior?
How does that person reflect Christ’s heart?
Jesus, You served others and put their needs first.
Please help me to love and serve You joyfully each day.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 3 - Let the Word Dwell in You
Col 3:16
16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17) Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing
one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing
one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Every day, whether we are aware of it or not, our minds are
bombarded by 20th Century values: "Dress for success!" "Get ahead!"
"You deserve a break today ...." Television, radio, and the incessant
voices that surround us distract our attention and keep us from
focusing on what is really important in our lives.
Paul's instruction to the Colossian Church brings us back to God's
value system: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly."
When we give attention to the Word of God, we put ourselves in a position
to hear a higher truth the clamour of immediate demands
and the expectations of the world around us. We can experience peace
in the midst of struggle and rest in a restless environment.
God's Word is a powerful force for good in our lives - not merely
an attractive philosophy, but true power to overcome the pressures
of daily life.
Dwelling on the Word of God, and letting it indwell us, takes many forms.
Scripture memory, music, meditation, talking with others about the
goodness of God all help us keep our attention focused on Christ rather
than on the values of the world around us.
We can choose to listen to Christian radio or tapes. We can take time
daily for quiet meditation on his Word. We can commit the Word to memory
and draw on its power during the day. And as we listen to the voice
of the Spirit rather than the noise around us, we can enter into
his peace and live in communion with him.
Application
a) What pressures do I face that tend to distract me from the reality
of Christ's presence?
b) How can I "let the word of Christ dwell richly" in me, so that I
an regain my focus on him?
c) What practical changes can I make in my life to help me focus
my attention on Jesus and his word?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Deut 29:9
9 (Dt 4:6; Jos 1:7)Therefore, keep the words of this covenant
and do them, so that you may prosper in all you do.
9 Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them,
that ye may prosper in all that ye do.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are ill or injured
Psalm 103:1-5
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits,
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) who forgives all your iniquities,
who heals all your diseases,
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) who satisfies your mouth with good things,
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: And all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities;
Who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction;
Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things;
So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Quebec
Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec
Quebec 2015 population 8214 000
est Muslim Population 418946
CNMM Networks: Montreal
There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering
of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority
of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim
population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone
African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.
And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more
Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.
This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches
and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small
by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that
is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now
this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly
or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br
easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,
yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.
Agree in prayer for :
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 25 of the Month
a) Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or
community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.
(Acts 2: 41,47b
41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized,
and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized:
and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
)
b) Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true
justice for all.
( Prov 11:1
1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,
but a just weight is His delight.
1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:
But a just weight is his delight.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray for confidence despite troubles.
Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, You served others and put their needs first.
Please help me to love and serve You joyfully each day."
Pray to the Lord and pray to Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly in all wisdom.
Pray to the Lord and pray to honour His covenant.
Pray to the Lord and pray for healing.
Agree in prayer for Quebec:
- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel
- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding
-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting
together for worship!
- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for
reaching Muslims in Quebec.
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or
community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.
Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true
justice for all.
Pray for churches in Columbia that are working to prevent teenage girls
and boys from joining guerilla or paramilitary groups.
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.