Day 179 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 28 June 2025 reflections
Day 179, 28 June 2025
1)1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 18
1 KINGS 22
Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab
1 KINGS 22:1-9
2Ch 18:1-27
1 And there were three years without war between Aram and Israel.
2 (1Ki 15:24; 22:1) In the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went
to visit the king of Israel.
3 (Dt 4:43; Jos 21:38) The king of Israel said to his servants, "You know that
Ramoth in Gilead is ours, but we have done nothing to take it out of the hand
of the king of Aram!"
4 (2Ki 3:7) And he said to Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to battle
Ramoth Gilead?"
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel,
"I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses."
5 (2Ki 3:11) Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel,
"Please ask for a word from the Lord today."
6 (1Ki 18:19) Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together,
approximately four hundred men, and said to them,
"Shall I go against Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall I wait?"
And they said,
"Go up, for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king."
7 Jehoshaphat said, "Is there not a prophet of the Lord here whom we can ask?"
8 (Am 5:10) And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "There is still
one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we can inquire of the Lord.
But I hate him because he never prophesies good for me, but always evil."
And Jehoshaphat said, "Let not the king say so."
9 Then the king of Israel called an officer and said,
"Quickly, bring Micaiah the son of Imlah."
1 Kings 22
[1] And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel.
[2] And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of
Judah came down to the king of Israel.
[3] And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in
Gilead is ours, and we be still, and take it not out of the hand of the king
of Syria?
[4] And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to
Ramoth-gilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art,
my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.
[5] And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at
the word of the LORD to day.
[6] Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four
hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle,
or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into
the hand of the king.
[7] And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides,
that we might inquire of him?
[8] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man,
Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate
him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat
said, Let not the king say so.
[9] Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten hither
Micaiah the son of Imlah.
2 Chronicles 18:1-8
2 CHRONICLES 18
Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab
1Ki 22:1-28
1 (2Ch 17:5; 21:6) Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor,
and he married into the family of Ahab.
2A t the end of some years he went down to Ahab in Samaria.
And Ahab slaughtered a great amount of sheep and oxen for Jehoshaphat
and those who journeyed with him and then lured him up to Ramoth Gilead.
3 And King Ahab of Israel said to King Jehoshaphat of Judah,
"Will you go up with me to Ramoth Gilead?"
And he responded,
"I am as you are, and as your people also my people are.
We will be with you in this war"
4 And Jehoshaphat further said to the king of Israel,
"Inquire today the word of the Lord on this."
5 So the king of Israel gathered together four hundred prophets,
and he inquired from them, "Should I go up to Ramoth Gilead for battle,
or should I cease from this?"
They said, "Go up, for God will give this to the hand of the king."
6 But Jehoshaphat said, "Is there not still here another prophet
for the Lord from whom we might inquire?"
7 (Lk 6:22) Then the king of Israel responded to Jehoshaphat,
"There is still one man from whom we can seek the Lord,
but I hate him because he does not prophesy anything good
for me but always disaster. He is Micaiah the son of Imlah."
And Jehoshaphat said, "May the king not speak like this."
8 So the king of Israel called to a court eunuch and said,
"Hurry and bring Micaiah the son of Imlah."
2 Chronicles 18
[1] Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity
with Ahab.
[2] And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed
sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that he had with
him, and persuaded him to go up with him to Ramoth-gilead.
[3] And Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou
go with me to Ramoth-gilead? And he answered him, I am as thou art, and my
people as thy people; and we will be with thee in the war.
[4] And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at
the word of the LORD to day.
[5] Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred
men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I
forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king's hand.
[6] But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides,
that we might inquire of him?
[7] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by
whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he never prophesied
good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And
Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
[8] And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch
quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.
1 Kings 22:10-28
10 The king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah each put on his robes
and sat on his throne at the entrance of the gate of Samaria, and
all the prophets prophesied before them.
11 (Zec 1:18-21; Dt 33:17) Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah made horns of iron
and said, "Thus says the Lord: With these you shall push the Arameans
until you have consumed them."
12 All the prophets prophesied similarly, saying,
"Go up to Ramoth Gilead and prosper, for the Lord will deliver it
into the king's hand."
13 The servant who had gone to get Micaiah spoke to him, saying,
"See here, the words of the prophets unanimously declare success for the king.
Please let your word be like the word of one of them,
and speak that which is good."
14 (Nu 24:13; 22:18) Micaiah said, "As the Lord lives, I will speak
whatever the Lord says to me."
15 So he came to the king. And the king said to him, "Micaiah, shall we go
against Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall we wait?"
And he answered him, "Go and prosper, for the Lord will
deliver it into the hand of the king."
16 The king said to him, "How many times must I admonish you to tell me only
the truth in the name of the Lord?"
17 (Nu 27:17; Mt 9:36) And he said, "I saw all Israel scattered
upon the hills, as sheep without a shepherd, and the Lord said,
'These have no master. Let every man return to his own house in peace.'"
18 (1Ki 22:8) The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Did I not tell you
that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?"
19 (Job 1:6; 2:1) And he said, "Hear, therefore, the word of the Lord:
I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing
beside Him on His right hand and on His left.
20 The Lord said, 'Who will persuade Ahab so that he will go up and die
at Ramoth Gilead?'
"And one said this, and another said that.
21 Then a spirit came forth and stood before the Lord and said, 'I will
persuade him.'
22 (Jdg 9:23; Eze 14:9) "The Lord said to him, 'How?'
"And he said, 'I will go and be a lying spirit
in the mouth of all his prophets.'
"And He said, 'You will be successful and persuade him. Go forth, and do so.'
23 (Eze 14:9) "Now therefore, the Lord has put a lying spirit in the mouths
of all your prophets here, and He has spoken evil concerning you!"
24 (Ac 23:2; La 3:30) Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah walked up
and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said,
"Which way did the spirit of the Lord go from me in order to speak to you?"
25 (1Ki 20:30) And Micaiah said, "You will see in that day,
when you go into an inner chamber to hide."
26 The king of Israel said, "Take Micaiah back to Amon the governor
of the city and to Joash the king's son,a"
27 (2Ch 16:10; 18:25-27) and say, "Thus says the king: Put this man
in the prison, and feed him with reduced rations
of bread and water until I return safely.'"
28 (Mic 1:2; Nu 16:29) Micaiah said, "If you return safely, the Lord has not
spoken through me." And he said, "Listen, all you people!"
[10] And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on
his throne, having put on their robes, in a void place in the entrance of
the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.
[11] And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron: and he said,
Thus saith the LORD, With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until thou
have consumed them.
[12] And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and
prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the king's hand.
[13] And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying,
Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one
mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak
that which is good.
[14] And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that
will I speak.
[15] So he came to the king. And the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we
go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he answered
him, Go, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the
king.
[16] And the king said unto him, How many times shall I adjure thee that
thou tell me nothing but that which is true in the name of the LORD?
[17] And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that
have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them
return every man to his house in peace.
[18] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that
he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?
[19] And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD
sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his
right hand and on his left.
[20] And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall
at Ramoth-gilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that
manner.
[21] And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I
will persuade him.
[22] And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth,
and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said,
Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so.
[23] Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of
all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.
[24] But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the
cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak
unto thee?
[25] And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt
go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
[26] And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon
the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;
[27] And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed
him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in
peace.
[28] And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not
spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you.
2 Chronicles 18:9-27
9 And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah
were sitting on their own thrones, clothed in their royal garments,
at the threshing floor at the entrance at the gate of Samaria,
and all the prophets were prophesying before them.
10 Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah made for himself iron horns,
and he said, "Thus says the Lord: With these you will thrust
out the Arameans in Syria until they are finished."
11 And all the prophets were prophesying the same,
"Go up to Ramoth Gilead and find success,
because the Lord has given the king into your hands."
12 And the messenger who went to call Micaiah said to him,
"The words of the prophets are as one voice and only for good to the king,
so may your word be like one of them, and you speak favorably."
13 (Nu 22:35; 22:18-20) And Micaiah said, "As the Lord lives, whatever my God
says, that will I speak."
14 When he came to the king, the king said to him,
"Micaiah, should we go up to Ramoth Gilead for battle, or should I cease?"
He said, "All of you go up and be successful,
and they will be given into your hands."
15 Then the king said to him, "How many times must I cause you to swear
that you speak to me only truth in the name of the Lord?"
16 (Mt 9:36; Nu 27:17) Then he said, "I saw all Israel scattered
on the mountains like sheep that have no shepherd. The Lord said,
'There are no masters for them. Let each man return to his home in peace.'"
17 T hen the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Did I not say to you that
he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?"
18 (Da 7:9; Isa 6:1-5) So the prophet said, "Now hear the word of the Lord:
I saw the Lord sitting on His throne and the heavenly assembly was standing
at His right and His left.
19 And the Lord said, 'Who will deceive Ahab king of Israel so that he might
go up and fall at Ramoth Gilead?'
"One was saying one thing, and another was saying something else.
20 (Job 1:6) Then a spirit came out and stood before the Lord, and he said,
'I will deceive him.'
"Then the Lord said to him, 'How?'
21 (Jn 8:44) "Then he said, 'I will go out and be a spirit of deception
in the mouth of all the prophets.'
"Then the Lord said, 'You will deceive and find success. Go out and do this.'
22 (Isa 19:14; Eze 14:9) "Now see that the Lord has put a spirit of deception
in the mouth of your prophets. So the Lord has declared disaster over you."
23 (Jer 20:2; Mk 14:65) Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah came near to Micaiah
and struck him on the cheek. And he said, "Which way then did the spirit
from the Lord pass from me to speak with you?"
24 Then Micaiah said, "You will see it on the day when you enter an inner
chamber to hide yourself."
25 (2Ch 18:8) And the king of Israel said, "Seize Micaiah and take him to Amon,
the governor of the city, and to Joash the son of the king,
26 (2Ch 16:10) and you will say, 'So says the king: Put him in a prison,
and feed him a little food and water until I return in peace.' "
27 Then Micaiah said, "If you certainly return in peace,
then the Lord has not spoken by me. Listen, all you people!"
[9] And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat either of them
on his throne, clothed in their robes, and they sat in a void place at the
entering in of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before
them.
[10] And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made him horns of iron, and said,
Thus saith the LORD, With these thou shalt push Syria until they be consumed.
[11] And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and
prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.
[12] And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying,
Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent;
let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou
good.
[13] And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, that will
I speak.
[14] And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah,
shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go
ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand.
[15] And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou
say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD?
[16] Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as
sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let
them return therefore every man to his house in peace.
[17] And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he
would not prophesy good unto me, but evil?
[18] Again he said, Therefore hear the word of the LORD; I saw the LORD
sitting upon his throne, and all the host of heaven standing on his right
hand and on his left.
[19] And the LORD said, Who shall entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may go
up and fall at Ramoth-gilead? And one spake saying after this manner, and
another saying after that manner.
[20] Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I
will entice him. And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith?
[21] And he said, I will go out, and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all
his prophets. And the LORD said, Thou shalt entice him, and thou shalt also
prevail: go out, and do even so.
[22] Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of
these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil against thee.
[23] Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon
the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak
unto thee?
[24] And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day when thou shalt go
into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
[25] Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to
Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;
[26] And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed
him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in
peace.
[27] And Micaiah said, If thou certainly return in peace, then hath not the
LORD spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, all ye people.
1 Kings 22:29-35
Ahab Dies in Battle
2Ch 18:28-34
29 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah
went up to Ramoth Gilead.
30 (2Ch 35:22) The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat,
"I will disguise myself and enter into the battle, but you wear your robes."
And the king of Israel disguised himself and went into the battle.
31 (1Ki 20:24; 2Ch 18:30) But the king of Aram ordered his 32 commanders
who had control over his chariots, saying,
"Fight neither against small nor great, but only against the king of Israel."
32 So when the commanders of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said,
"Surely it is the king of Israel." And they turned aside to fight against him,
and Jehoshaphat cried out.
33 When the commanders of the chariots realized that it was not
the king of Israel, they turned away from pursuing him.
34 (2Ch 35:23) A certain man drew a bow at random
and struck the king of Israel between the joints of the armor,
and because of this, he said to the driver of his chariot,
"Turn around and carry me out of the battle, for I am wounded."
35 The battle intensified that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot
against the Arameans and died that evening, and the blood ran
out of the wound into the floor of the chariot.
[29] So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to
Ramoth-gilead.
[30] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself,
and enter into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel
disguised himself, and went into the battle.
[31] But the king of Syria commanded his thirty and two captains that had
rule over his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save
only with the king of Israel.
[32] And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat,
that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel. And they turned aside to
fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out.
[33] And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that
it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.
[34] And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel
between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his
chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.
[35] And the battle increased that day: and the king was stayed up in his
chariot against the Syrians, and died at even: and the blood ran out of the
wound into the midst of the chariot.
2 Chronicles 18:28-34
The Death of Ahab
1Ki 22:29-36
28 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up
to Ramoth Gilead.
29 (1Sa 28:8) Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat,
"I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you will put on your clothes."
So the king of Israel disguised himself, and they both entered into battle.
30 And the king of Aram ordered the commanders of his chariots,
"Do not wage war with the small or great but with the king of Israel alone."
31 (2Ch 13:14) And it happened when the commanders of the chariots saw
Jehoshaphat they said, "It is the king of Israel."
So they turned on him to wage war. But Jehoshaphat cried out,
and the Lord helped him, then God drew them away from the king.
32 And it happened when the commanders of the chariots saw that he was
not the king of Israel, then they turned away from him.
33 But a man pulled his bow at random and struck the king of Israel
between his armor scales and body armor. He said to the commander
of the chariot, "Turn and remove me from the battle because I am wounded."
34 And the battle continued on that day, and the king of Israel
was set up in his chariot before the Arameans until evening.
Then he died when the sun set.
[28] So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to
Ramoth-gilead.
[29] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself,
and will go to the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel
disguised himself; and they went to the battle.
[30] Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the chariots that
were with him, saying, Fight ye not with small or great, save only with the
king of Israel.
[31] And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat,
that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they compassed about him
to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved
them to depart from him.
[32] For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived
that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him.
[33] And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel
between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot man,
Turn thine hand, that thou mayest carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.
[34] And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed
himself up in his chariot against the Syrians until the even: and about the
time of the sun going down he died.
1 Kings 22:36-40
36 (2Ki 14:12) A proclamation went throughout the army as the sun was setting,
saying, "Every man is to return to his city, and every man is to return
to his own country."
37 So the king died and was brought to Samaria, and they buried him there.
38 (1Ki 21:19) The chariot was washed in the pool of Samaria, and the dogs
licked up the king's blood, and they washed his armor according
to the word which the Lord spoke.
39 (Am 3:15) Now the rest of the acts of Ahab and all that he did
and the ivory house that he built and all the cities that he built,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
40 So Ahab slept with his fathers. And Ahaziah his son reigned in his place.
[36] And there went a proclamation throughout the host about the going down
of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country.
[37] So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king
in Samaria.
[38] And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked
up his blood; and they washed his armour; according unto the word of the
LORD which he spake.
[39] Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory
house which he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written
in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
[40] So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his
stead.
1 Kings 22:51-53
Ahaziah, King of Israel
51 Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria
the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and he reigned
two years over Israel.
52 (1Ki 15:26; 21:25) He did evil in the sight of the Lord
and walked in the way of his father and in the way of his mother
and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat who made Israel sin,
53 (1Ki 16:30-32) for he served Baal and worshipped him
and provoked the Lord God of Israel to anger,
according to all that his father had done.
[51] Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the
seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned two years over
Israel.
[52] And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his
father, and in the way of his mother, and in the way of Jeroboam the son of
Nebat, who made Israel to sin:
[53] For he served Baal, and worshipped him, and provoked to anger the LORD
God of Israel, according to all that his father had done.
2) Our Daily Bread for 28 June 2025 Titled
Unexpected Interruption by Matt Lucas
Acts 16:16-24
The Imprisonment in Philippi
16 (1Sa 28:7; 1Ch 10:13) On one occasion, as we went to the place of prayer,
a servant girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us,
who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling.
17 (Mk 5:7; Da 3:26) She followed Paul and us, shouting,
"These men are servants of the Most High God,
who proclaim to us the way of salvation."
18 (Mk 16:17; 1:34) She did this for many days. But becoming greatly
troubled, Paul turned to the spirit and said,
"I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her."
And it came out at that moment.
19 (Ac 21:30; 8:3) When her masters saw that the hope of their profits
was gone, they seized Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the marketplace
to the rulers.
20 (Ac 28:22) And they brought them to the magistrates, saying,
"These men, being Jews, greatly trouble our city
21 (Est 3:8; Ac 16:12) and teach customs which are not lawful for us,
being Romans, to receive or observe."
22 (1Th 2:2; 2Co 6:5) The crowd rose up together against them.
And the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them.
23 After they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison,
commanding the jailer to guard them securely.
24 (Job 13:27; 33:11) Having received such an order, he threw them into
the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.
[16] And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed
with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by
soothsaying:
[17] The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the
servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.
[18] And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to
the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.
And he came out the same hour.
[19] And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they
caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,
[20] And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do
exceedingly trouble our city,
[21] And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to
observe, being Romans.
[22] And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates
rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.
[23] And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into
prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
[24] Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison,
and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Manuel was late for church and stuck at a red light. As he waited impatiently,
his daughter noticed a stranded driver trying to fix a tire. "Daddy, you're
good at changing tires," she said. "You should help her." Manuel was now
going to be very late, but he knew this was a divine appointment.
He stopped to help, even inviting the other driver to church.
Paul and Silas faced an interruption in Acts 16. They'd encountered
a slave girl with an evil spirit who kept shouting (v. 17). For
several days, Paul ignored her. Finally he became too annoyed
and said to the demon, "I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ
to come out of her" (v. 18).
Paul had made a conscious choice to serve others even when it was
inconvenient. When he freed the girl, it only became more complicated. Her
owners lost the means to make money from her, so "they seized Paul and Silas
dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities" (v. 19).
Then they were beaten and thrown into prison without a trial (vv. 22-24).
Serving Christ comes at a cost. Jesus told His disciples they were to take up
their cross and follow Him (Matthew 10:38). This is the way of Jesus: We'll be
interrupted and sometimes suffer, like our Savior. He invites us to accept
those unexpected interruptions. How will you respond when they come?
Reflect & Pray
How do you react to interruptions?
How might you permit God to work through you as you deal with them?
Dear Father, please open my eyes today to opportunities to serve others.
For further study, read Self-Control Requires Letting Go .
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 7 Break up Your Fallow Ground
Hosea 10:12
12 Sow to yourselves righteousness, reap mercy,
break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek the Lord,
until He comes and rains righteousness upon you.
12 Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy;
break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD,
till he come and rain righteousness upon you.
When a farmer prepares to plant his crop, a great deal of preparation
is necessary before the seen can be sown. He has to plow up the ground,
turning under the stubble from the previous harvest, harrow the field to
break up the clods, and fertilise- readying the soil for optimum growth.
A fallow field, one that was not planted the previous season, must be
broken and worked so that the seed can find root in the ground.
The Bible likens spiritual growth to raising crops. God is the one
who brings rain and gives growth, but the success or failure
of the seed - both in initial salvation and in ongoing maturity -
is often linked to how well the soil has been prepared.
That preparation isn't always a pleasant or rewarding process.
We may resist the plowing or harrowing that comes through
the Holy Spirit's conviction of sin. We may need to dig up boulders
of bitterness and thistles of anger; we may have to plow under the
stubble of the last crop of lessons, working that mulch deep into our lives.
But the final outcome is worth the effort - even the pain - that
preparation brings. Broken up, harrowed, readied for the seed of God's Word,
we are rich and fertile ground, and the seed of righteousness produces
an abundant crop in us.
Application
a) In what ways have I been "broken up" and "harrowed" by the Holy
Spirit to prepare me for God's work in me?
b) How can I apply these verses to myself? How can I
"sow in righteousness," "reap in mercy," "break up my fallow ground"?
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 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 28 of the Month
a) Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
(
John 5:24
24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever
hears My word and believes in Him who sent
Me has eternal life and shall not come into condemnation,
but has passed from death into life."
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word,
and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life,
and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
)
b) Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today . (
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.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to discern who speaks for the Lord.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, please open my eyes today
to opportunities to serve others."
Pray to the Lord and pray to Sow
to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the richness of His blessings.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the upcoming Rature of the Church.
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 for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today .
Pray for the continued steadfastness of Pastor Ebrahim in Yemen
who threatened at gunpoint for testifying of Christ.
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 22, 2 Chronicles 18
1 KINGS 22
Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab
1 KINGS 22:1-9
2Ch 18:1-27
1 And there were three years without war between Aram and Israel.
2 (1Ki 15:24; 22:1) In the third year, Jehoshaphat king of Judah went
to visit the king of Israel.
3 (Dt 4:43; Jos 21:38) The king of Israel said to his servants, "You know that
Ramoth in Gilead is ours, but we have done nothing to take it out of the hand
of the king of Aram!"
4 (2Ki 3:7) And he said to Jehoshaphat, "Will you go with me to battle
Ramoth Gilead?"
And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel,
"I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses."
5 (2Ki 3:11) Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel,
"Please ask for a word from the Lord today."
6 (1Ki 18:19) Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together,
approximately four hundred men, and said to them,
"Shall I go against Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall I wait?"
And they said,
"Go up, for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king."
7 Jehoshaphat said, "Is there not a prophet of the Lord here whom we can ask?"
8 (Am 5:10) And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "There is still
one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we can inquire of the Lord.
But I hate him because he never prophesies good for me, but always evil."
And Jehoshaphat said, "Let not the king say so."
9 Then the king of Israel called an officer and said,
"Quickly, bring Micaiah the son of Imlah."
1 Kings 22
[1] And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel.
[2] And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of
Judah came down to the king of Israel.
[3] And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in
Gilead is ours, and we be still, and take it not out of the hand of the king
of Syria?
[4] And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to
Ramoth-gilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art,
my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.
[5] And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at
the word of the LORD to day.
[6] Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four
hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle,
or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into
the hand of the king.
[7] And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides,
that we might inquire of him?
[8] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man,
Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate
him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat
said, Let not the king say so.
[9] Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten hither
Micaiah the son of Imlah.
2 Chronicles 18:1-8
2 CHRONICLES 18
Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab
1Ki 22:1-28
1 (2Ch 17:5; 21:6) Now Jehoshaphat had great riches and honor,
and he married into the family of Ahab.
2A t the end of some years he went down to Ahab in Samaria.
And Ahab slaughtered a great amount of sheep and oxen for Jehoshaphat
and those who journeyed with him and then lured him up to Ramoth Gilead.
3 And King Ahab of Israel said to King Jehoshaphat of Judah,
"Will you go up with me to Ramoth Gilead?"
And he responded,
"I am as you are, and as your people also my people are.
We will be with you in this war"
4 And Jehoshaphat further said to the king of Israel,
"Inquire today the word of the Lord on this."
5 So the king of Israel gathered together four hundred prophets,
and he inquired from them, "Should I go up to Ramoth Gilead for battle,
or should I cease from this?"
They said, "Go up, for God will give this to the hand of the king."
6 But Jehoshaphat said, "Is there not still here another prophet
for the Lord from whom we might inquire?"
7 (Lk 6:22) Then the king of Israel responded to Jehoshaphat,
"There is still one man from whom we can seek the Lord,
but I hate him because he does not prophesy anything good
for me but always disaster. He is Micaiah the son of Imlah."
And Jehoshaphat said, "May the king not speak like this."
8 So the king of Israel called to a court eunuch and said,
"Hurry and bring Micaiah the son of Imlah."
2 Chronicles 18
[1] Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity
with Ahab.
[2] And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed
sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that he had with
him, and persuaded him to go up with him to Ramoth-gilead.
[3] And Ahab king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou
go with me to Ramoth-gilead? And he answered him, I am as thou art, and my
people as thy people; and we will be with thee in the war.
[4] And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at
the word of the LORD to day.
[5] Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred
men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I
forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king's hand.
[6] But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides,
that we might inquire of him?
[7] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by
whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he never prophesied
good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And
Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
[8] And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch
quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.
1 Kings 22:10-28
10 The king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah each put on his robes
and sat on his throne at the entrance of the gate of Samaria, and
all the prophets prophesied before them.
11 (Zec 1:18-21; Dt 33:17) Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah made horns of iron
and said, "Thus says the Lord: With these you shall push the Arameans
until you have consumed them."
12 All the prophets prophesied similarly, saying,
"Go up to Ramoth Gilead and prosper, for the Lord will deliver it
into the king's hand."
13 The servant who had gone to get Micaiah spoke to him, saying,
"See here, the words of the prophets unanimously declare success for the king.
Please let your word be like the word of one of them,
and speak that which is good."
14 (Nu 24:13; 22:18) Micaiah said, "As the Lord lives, I will speak
whatever the Lord says to me."
15 So he came to the king. And the king said to him, "Micaiah, shall we go
against Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall we wait?"
And he answered him, "Go and prosper, for the Lord will
deliver it into the hand of the king."
16 The king said to him, "How many times must I admonish you to tell me only
the truth in the name of the Lord?"
17 (Nu 27:17; Mt 9:36) And he said, "I saw all Israel scattered
upon the hills, as sheep without a shepherd, and the Lord said,
'These have no master. Let every man return to his own house in peace.'"
18 (1Ki 22:8) The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Did I not tell you
that he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?"
19 (Job 1:6; 2:1) And he said, "Hear, therefore, the word of the Lord:
I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing
beside Him on His right hand and on His left.
20 The Lord said, 'Who will persuade Ahab so that he will go up and die
at Ramoth Gilead?'
"And one said this, and another said that.
21 Then a spirit came forth and stood before the Lord and said, 'I will
persuade him.'
22 (Jdg 9:23; Eze 14:9) "The Lord said to him, 'How?'
"And he said, 'I will go and be a lying spirit
in the mouth of all his prophets.'
"And He said, 'You will be successful and persuade him. Go forth, and do so.'
23 (Eze 14:9) "Now therefore, the Lord has put a lying spirit in the mouths
of all your prophets here, and He has spoken evil concerning you!"
24 (Ac 23:2; La 3:30) Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah walked up
and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said,
"Which way did the spirit of the Lord go from me in order to speak to you?"
25 (1Ki 20:30) And Micaiah said, "You will see in that day,
when you go into an inner chamber to hide."
26 The king of Israel said, "Take Micaiah back to Amon the governor
of the city and to Joash the king's son,a"
27 (2Ch 16:10; 18:25-27) and say, "Thus says the king: Put this man
in the prison, and feed him with reduced rations
of bread and water until I return safely.'"
28 (Mic 1:2; Nu 16:29) Micaiah said, "If you return safely, the Lord has not
spoken through me." And he said, "Listen, all you people!"
[10] And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on
his throne, having put on their robes, in a void place in the entrance of
the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.
[11] And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron: and he said,
Thus saith the LORD, With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until thou
have consumed them.
[12] And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and
prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the king's hand.
[13] And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying,
Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one
mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak
that which is good.
[14] And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that
will I speak.
[15] So he came to the king. And the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we
go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he answered
him, Go, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the
king.
[16] And the king said unto him, How many times shall I adjure thee that
thou tell me nothing but that which is true in the name of the LORD?
[17] And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that
have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them
return every man to his house in peace.
[18] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that
he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?
[19] And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD
sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his
right hand and on his left.
[20] And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall
at Ramoth-gilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that
manner.
[21] And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I
will persuade him.
[22] And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth,
and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said,
Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so.
[23] Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of
all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.
[24] But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the
cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak
unto thee?
[25] And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt
go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
[26] And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon
the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;
[27] And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed
him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in
peace.
[28] And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not
spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you.
2 Chronicles 18:9-27
9 And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah
were sitting on their own thrones, clothed in their royal garments,
at the threshing floor at the entrance at the gate of Samaria,
and all the prophets were prophesying before them.
10 Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah made for himself iron horns,
and he said, "Thus says the Lord: With these you will thrust
out the Arameans in Syria until they are finished."
11 And all the prophets were prophesying the same,
"Go up to Ramoth Gilead and find success,
because the Lord has given the king into your hands."
12 And the messenger who went to call Micaiah said to him,
"The words of the prophets are as one voice and only for good to the king,
so may your word be like one of them, and you speak favorably."
13 (Nu 22:35; 22:18-20) And Micaiah said, "As the Lord lives, whatever my God
says, that will I speak."
14 When he came to the king, the king said to him,
"Micaiah, should we go up to Ramoth Gilead for battle, or should I cease?"
He said, "All of you go up and be successful,
and they will be given into your hands."
15 Then the king said to him, "How many times must I cause you to swear
that you speak to me only truth in the name of the Lord?"
16 (Mt 9:36; Nu 27:17) Then he said, "I saw all Israel scattered
on the mountains like sheep that have no shepherd. The Lord said,
'There are no masters for them. Let each man return to his home in peace.'"
17 T hen the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "Did I not say to you that
he would not prophesy good concerning me, but evil?"
18 (Da 7:9; Isa 6:1-5) So the prophet said, "Now hear the word of the Lord:
I saw the Lord sitting on His throne and the heavenly assembly was standing
at His right and His left.
19 And the Lord said, 'Who will deceive Ahab king of Israel so that he might
go up and fall at Ramoth Gilead?'
"One was saying one thing, and another was saying something else.
20 (Job 1:6) Then a spirit came out and stood before the Lord, and he said,
'I will deceive him.'
"Then the Lord said to him, 'How?'
21 (Jn 8:44) "Then he said, 'I will go out and be a spirit of deception
in the mouth of all the prophets.'
"Then the Lord said, 'You will deceive and find success. Go out and do this.'
22 (Isa 19:14; Eze 14:9) "Now see that the Lord has put a spirit of deception
in the mouth of your prophets. So the Lord has declared disaster over you."
23 (Jer 20:2; Mk 14:65) Then Zedekiah the son of Kenaanah came near to Micaiah
and struck him on the cheek. And he said, "Which way then did the spirit
from the Lord pass from me to speak with you?"
24 Then Micaiah said, "You will see it on the day when you enter an inner
chamber to hide yourself."
25 (2Ch 18:8) And the king of Israel said, "Seize Micaiah and take him to Amon,
the governor of the city, and to Joash the son of the king,
26 (2Ch 16:10) and you will say, 'So says the king: Put him in a prison,
and feed him a little food and water until I return in peace.' "
27 Then Micaiah said, "If you certainly return in peace,
then the Lord has not spoken by me. Listen, all you people!"
[9] And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat either of them
on his throne, clothed in their robes, and they sat in a void place at the
entering in of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before
them.
[10] And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made him horns of iron, and said,
Thus saith the LORD, With these thou shalt push Syria until they be consumed.
[11] And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and
prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.
[12] And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying,
Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent;
let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou
good.
[13] And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, that will
I speak.
[14] And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah,
shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go
ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand.
[15] And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou
say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD?
[16] Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as
sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let
them return therefore every man to his house in peace.
[17] And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he
would not prophesy good unto me, but evil?
[18] Again he said, Therefore hear the word of the LORD; I saw the LORD
sitting upon his throne, and all the host of heaven standing on his right
hand and on his left.
[19] And the LORD said, Who shall entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may go
up and fall at Ramoth-gilead? And one spake saying after this manner, and
another saying after that manner.
[20] Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I
will entice him. And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith?
[21] And he said, I will go out, and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all
his prophets. And the LORD said, Thou shalt entice him, and thou shalt also
prevail: go out, and do even so.
[22] Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of
these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil against thee.
[23] Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon
the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak
unto thee?
[24] And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day when thou shalt go
into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
[25] Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to
Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;
[26] And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed
him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in
peace.
[27] And Micaiah said, If thou certainly return in peace, then hath not the
LORD spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, all ye people.
1 Kings 22:29-35
Ahab Dies in Battle
2Ch 18:28-34
29 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah
went up to Ramoth Gilead.
30 (2Ch 35:22) The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat,
"I will disguise myself and enter into the battle, but you wear your robes."
And the king of Israel disguised himself and went into the battle.
31 (1Ki 20:24; 2Ch 18:30) But the king of Aram ordered his 32 commanders
who had control over his chariots, saying,
"Fight neither against small nor great, but only against the king of Israel."
32 So when the commanders of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said,
"Surely it is the king of Israel." And they turned aside to fight against him,
and Jehoshaphat cried out.
33 When the commanders of the chariots realized that it was not
the king of Israel, they turned away from pursuing him.
34 (2Ch 35:23) A certain man drew a bow at random
and struck the king of Israel between the joints of the armor,
and because of this, he said to the driver of his chariot,
"Turn around and carry me out of the battle, for I am wounded."
35 The battle intensified that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot
against the Arameans and died that evening, and the blood ran
out of the wound into the floor of the chariot.
[29] So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to
Ramoth-gilead.
[30] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself,
and enter into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel
disguised himself, and went into the battle.
[31] But the king of Syria commanded his thirty and two captains that had
rule over his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save
only with the king of Israel.
[32] And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat,
that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel. And they turned aside to
fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out.
[33] And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that
it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.
[34] And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel
between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his
chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.
[35] And the battle increased that day: and the king was stayed up in his
chariot against the Syrians, and died at even: and the blood ran out of the
wound into the midst of the chariot.
2 Chronicles 18:28-34
The Death of Ahab
1Ki 22:29-36
28 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up
to Ramoth Gilead.
29 (1Sa 28:8) Then the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat,
"I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you will put on your clothes."
So the king of Israel disguised himself, and they both entered into battle.
30 And the king of Aram ordered the commanders of his chariots,
"Do not wage war with the small or great but with the king of Israel alone."
31 (2Ch 13:14) And it happened when the commanders of the chariots saw
Jehoshaphat they said, "It is the king of Israel."
So they turned on him to wage war. But Jehoshaphat cried out,
and the Lord helped him, then God drew them away from the king.
32 And it happened when the commanders of the chariots saw that he was
not the king of Israel, then they turned away from him.
33 But a man pulled his bow at random and struck the king of Israel
between his armor scales and body armor. He said to the commander
of the chariot, "Turn and remove me from the battle because I am wounded."
34 And the battle continued on that day, and the king of Israel
was set up in his chariot before the Arameans until evening.
Then he died when the sun set.
[28] So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to
Ramoth-gilead.
[29] And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself,
and will go to the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel
disguised himself; and they went to the battle.
[30] Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the chariots that
were with him, saying, Fight ye not with small or great, save only with the
king of Israel.
[31] And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat,
that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they compassed about him
to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved
them to depart from him.
[32] For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived
that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him.
[33] And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel
between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot man,
Turn thine hand, that thou mayest carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.
[34] And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed
himself up in his chariot against the Syrians until the even: and about the
time of the sun going down he died.
1 Kings 22:36-40
36 (2Ki 14:12) A proclamation went throughout the army as the sun was setting,
saying, "Every man is to return to his city, and every man is to return
to his own country."
37 So the king died and was brought to Samaria, and they buried him there.
38 (1Ki 21:19) The chariot was washed in the pool of Samaria, and the dogs
licked up the king's blood, and they washed his armor according
to the word which the Lord spoke.
39 (Am 3:15) Now the rest of the acts of Ahab and all that he did
and the ivory house that he built and all the cities that he built,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
40 So Ahab slept with his fathers. And Ahaziah his son reigned in his place.
[36] And there went a proclamation throughout the host about the going down
of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country.
[37] So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king
in Samaria.
[38] And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked
up his blood; and they washed his armour; according unto the word of the
LORD which he spake.
[39] Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory
house which he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written
in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
[40] So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his
stead.
1 Kings 22:51-53
Ahaziah, King of Israel
51 Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria
the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and he reigned
two years over Israel.
52 (1Ki 15:26; 21:25) He did evil in the sight of the Lord
and walked in the way of his father and in the way of his mother
and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat who made Israel sin,
53 (1Ki 16:30-32) for he served Baal and worshipped him
and provoked the Lord God of Israel to anger,
according to all that his father had done.
[51] Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the
seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned two years over
Israel.
[52] And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his
father, and in the way of his mother, and in the way of Jeroboam the son of
Nebat, who made Israel to sin:
[53] For he served Baal, and worshipped him, and provoked to anger the LORD
God of Israel, according to all that his father had done.
2) Our Daily Bread for 28 June 2025 Titled
Unexpected Interruption by Matt Lucas
Acts 16:16-24
The Imprisonment in Philippi
16 (1Sa 28:7; 1Ch 10:13) On one occasion, as we went to the place of prayer,
a servant girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us,
who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling.
17 (Mk 5:7; Da 3:26) She followed Paul and us, shouting,
"These men are servants of the Most High God,
who proclaim to us the way of salvation."
18 (Mk 16:17; 1:34) She did this for many days. But becoming greatly
troubled, Paul turned to the spirit and said,
"I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her."
And it came out at that moment.
19 (Ac 21:30; 8:3) When her masters saw that the hope of their profits
was gone, they seized Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the marketplace
to the rulers.
20 (Ac 28:22) And they brought them to the magistrates, saying,
"These men, being Jews, greatly trouble our city
21 (Est 3:8; Ac 16:12) and teach customs which are not lawful for us,
being Romans, to receive or observe."
22 (1Th 2:2; 2Co 6:5) The crowd rose up together against them.
And the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them.
23 After they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison,
commanding the jailer to guard them securely.
24 (Job 13:27; 33:11) Having received such an order, he threw them into
the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.
[16] And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed
with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by
soothsaying:
[17] The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the
servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.
[18] And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to
the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.
And he came out the same hour.
[19] And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they
caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,
[20] And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do
exceedingly trouble our city,
[21] And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to
observe, being Romans.
[22] And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates
rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.
[23] And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into
prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
[24] Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison,
and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Manuel was late for church and stuck at a red light. As he waited impatiently,
his daughter noticed a stranded driver trying to fix a tire. "Daddy, you're
good at changing tires," she said. "You should help her." Manuel was now
going to be very late, but he knew this was a divine appointment.
He stopped to help, even inviting the other driver to church.
Paul and Silas faced an interruption in Acts 16. They'd encountered
a slave girl with an evil spirit who kept shouting (v. 17). For
several days, Paul ignored her. Finally he became too annoyed
and said to the demon, "I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ
to come out of her" (v. 18).
Paul had made a conscious choice to serve others even when it was
inconvenient. When he freed the girl, it only became more complicated. Her
owners lost the means to make money from her, so "they seized Paul and Silas
dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities" (v. 19).
Then they were beaten and thrown into prison without a trial (vv. 22-24).
Serving Christ comes at a cost. Jesus told His disciples they were to take up
their cross and follow Him (Matthew 10:38). This is the way of Jesus: We'll be
interrupted and sometimes suffer, like our Savior. He invites us to accept
those unexpected interruptions. How will you respond when they come?
Reflect & Pray
How do you react to interruptions?
How might you permit God to work through you as you deal with them?
Dear Father, please open my eyes today to opportunities to serve others.
For further study, read Self-Control Requires Letting Go .
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 7 Break up Your Fallow Ground
Hosea 10:12
12 Sow to yourselves righteousness, reap mercy,
break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek the Lord,
until He comes and rains righteousness upon you.
12 Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy;
break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD,
till he come and rain righteousness upon you.
When a farmer prepares to plant his crop, a great deal of preparation
is necessary before the seen can be sown. He has to plow up the ground,
turning under the stubble from the previous harvest, harrow the field to
break up the clods, and fertilise- readying the soil for optimum growth.
A fallow field, one that was not planted the previous season, must be
broken and worked so that the seed can find root in the ground.
The Bible likens spiritual growth to raising crops. God is the one
who brings rain and gives growth, but the success or failure
of the seed - both in initial salvation and in ongoing maturity -
is often linked to how well the soil has been prepared.
That preparation isn't always a pleasant or rewarding process.
We may resist the plowing or harrowing that comes through
the Holy Spirit's conviction of sin. We may need to dig up boulders
of bitterness and thistles of anger; we may have to plow under the
stubble of the last crop of lessons, working that mulch deep into our lives.
But the final outcome is worth the effort - even the pain - that
preparation brings. Broken up, harrowed, readied for the seed of God's Word,
we are rich and fertile ground, and the seed of righteousness produces
an abundant crop in us.
Application
a) In what ways have I been "broken up" and "harrowed" by the Holy
Spirit to prepare me for God's work in me?
b) How can I apply these verses to myself? How can I
"sow in righteousness," "reap in mercy," "break up my fallow ground"?
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 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 28 of the Month
a) Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
(
John 5:24
24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever
hears My word and believes in Him who sent
Me has eternal life and shall not come into condemnation,
but has passed from death into life."
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word,
and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life,
and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
)
b) Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today . (
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.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to discern who speaks for the Lord.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, please open my eyes today
to opportunities to serve others."
Pray to the Lord and pray to Sow
to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the richness of His blessings.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the upcoming Rature of the Church.
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 for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear
and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you
know today .
Pray for the continued steadfastness of Pastor Ebrahim in Yemen
who threatened at gunpoint for testifying of Christ.
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.