Day 134 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 14 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Wednesday, May 14. 2025

Day 134, 14 May 2025

1)Psalms 3,4,12,13,28,55

PSALMS 3

A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

1 Lord, how my foes have multiplied!

Many rise up against me!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Many are saying about my life,

"There is no help for him in God." Selah

[Musical term for a pause or change in the music.]

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) But You, O Lord, are a shield for me,

my glory and the One who raises up my head.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I cried to the Lord with my voice,

and He answered me from His holy hill. Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I lay down and slept;

I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will not be afraid of multitudes of people

who have set themselves against me all around.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Arise, O Lord;

save me, O my God!

For You have struck all my enemies on the cheek;

You have broken the teeth of the wicked.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Salvation belongs to the Lord.

Your blessing is on Your people. Selah

Psalm 3

[1] LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up

against me.

[2] Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God.

Selah.

[3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of

mine head.

[4] I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy

hill. Selah.

[5] I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

[6] I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set

themselves against me round about.

[7] Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies

upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

[8] Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people.

Selah.

PSALMS 4

For the Music Director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

1 Hear me when I call,

O God of my righteousness!

You have given me relief when I was in distress;

have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) O people, how long will you turn my glory into shame?

How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord set apart the faithful for Himself;

the Lord hears when I call to Him.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Tremble in awe, and do not sin.

Commune with your own heart on your bed,

and be still. Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Offer sacrifices of righteousness,

and trust in the Lord.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Many are saying, "Who will show us any good?"

Lift up the light of Your face over us.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You have placed gladness in my heart

that is better than when their corn and their new wine abound.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will both lie down in peace and sleep;

for You, Lord,

make me dwell safely and securely.

Psalm 4

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.

1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness:

Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; Have mercy upon me,

and hear my prayer.

2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame?

How long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself:

The LORD will hear when I call unto him.

4 Stand in awe, and sin not:

Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,

And put your trust in the LORD.

6 There be many that say,

Who will shew us any good?

LORD, lift thou up

The light of thy countenance upon us.

7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart,

More than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:

PSALMS 12

For the Music Director. According to The Sheminith. A Psalm of David.

1 Help, Lord, for the godly man comes to an end,

for the faithful disappear from sons of men.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) They speak empty words, each with his own neighbor;

they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The Lord will cut off all flattering lips,

and the tongue that speaks proud things,

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who have said, "With our tongue will we prevail;

our lips are in our control, who is master over us?"

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) "Because the poor are plundered,

because the needy sigh,

now I will arise," says the Lord;

"I will place him in the safety for which he yearns."

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The words of the Lord are pure words;

they are silver tried in an earthen furnace

refined seven times.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You will keep them, O Lord;

You will preserve them from this generation.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The wicked walk on every side,

when the worthless of mankind are exalted.

Psalms 12

[1] Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among

the children of men.

[2] They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and

with a double heart do they speak.

[3] The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh

proud things:

[4] Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own:

who is lord over us?

[5] For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I

arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at

him.

[6] The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of

earth, purified seven times.

[7] Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this

generation for ever.

[8] The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.

PSALMS 13

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.

1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me for good?

How long will you hide Your face from me?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) How long will I harbour cares in my soul

and sorrow in my heart by day?

How long will my enemy loom over me?

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Take note and answer me, O Lord my God!

Brighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) lest my enemy say, "I have him,"

lest my foes exult when I stumble.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I for my part confide in Your kindness;

may my heart exult in Your salvation!

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will sing to the Lord,

because He has dealt bountifully with me.

Psalms 13

[1] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide

thy face from me?

[2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart

daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

[3] Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the

sleep of death;

[4] Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that

trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

[5] But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy

salvation.

[6] I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

PSALMS 28

A Psalm of David.

1 To You, O Lord, will I cry;

my Rock, do not be silent to me;

lest if You were silent to me,

then I would become like those who go down to the pit.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Hear the voice of my supplications

when I cry to You,

when I lift up my hands

toward Your most holy place.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Do not draw me away with the wicked

and with the workers of iniquity,

who speak peace to their neighbours,

but mischief is in their hearts.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Give them according to their deeds,

and according to the wickedness of their endeavors;

give them according to the work of their hands;

return to them what they deserve.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Because they do not regard the works of the Lord,

nor the work of His hands,

He will destroy them

and not build them up.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Blessed be the Lord,

because He has heard the voice of my supplications.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord is my strength and my shield;

my heart trusted in Him, and I was helped;

therefore my heart rejoices,

and with my song I will thank Him.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is the strength of His people,

and He is the saving strength of His anointed.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Save Your people,

and bless Your inheritance;

feed them and lift them up forever.

Psalms 28

[1] Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou

be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.

[2] Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up

my hands toward thy holy oracle.

[3] Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity,

which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.

[4] Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of

their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them

their desert.

[5] Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his

hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.

[6] Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my

supplications.

[7] The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am

helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise

him.

[8] The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his

anointed.

[9] Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift

them up for ever.

PSALMS 55

For the Music Director. With stringed instruments.

A Contemplative Maskil of David.

1 Give ear to my prayer, O God,

and do not hide Yourself from my supplication.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Attend to me, and answer me;

I am restless in my complaint, and I murmur,

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) because of the voice of the enemy,

because of the pressure of the wicked,

for they cause trouble to drop on me,

and in wrath they have animosity against me.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) My heart is in pain within me,

and the terrors of death have fallen on me.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Fear and trembling come into me,

and horror has overwhelmed me.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I said, "Oh, that I had wings like a dove!

For then I would fly away and be at rest.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Indeed, then I would wander far off,

and remain in the wilderness. Selah

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I would hasten my escape

from the windy storm and tempest."

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Confuse, O Lord, divide their tongues,

for I have seen violence and strife in the city.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17 ) Day and night they go around it on its walls;

trouble and sorrow are in its midst.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Destruction is in its midst;

oppression and treachery do not depart from its streets.

12 For it is not an enemy who reproachesme;

then I could bear it.

Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me;

then I could hide from him.

13 But it was you, my peer,

my guide, and my acquaintance.

14 We took pleasant counsel together,

and walked to the house of God in company.

15 May death surprise them,

and may their lives go down to Sheol,

for wickedness is in their dwellings and among them.

16 As for me, I will call on God,

and the Lord will save me.

17 Evening and morning and at noon,

I will make my complaint and murmur,

and He will hear my voice.

18 He has ransomed my life in peace

from the battle against me,

for there were many against me.

19 God will hear and afflict them,

even He who sits enthroned from of old. Selah

Because they do not change,

therefore they do not fear God.

20 My friend has set his hands against those at peace with him;

he has violated his covenant.

21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,

but battle was in his heart;

his words were softer than oil,

yet they were drawn swords.

22 Cast your burden on the Lord,

and He will sustain you;

He will never allow

the righteous to be moved.

23 But You, O God, will cast the wicked down

into the pit of destruction;

men of blood and deceitful men

will not live out half their days.

But I will trust in You.

Psalms 55

[1] Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.

[2] Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;

[3] Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the

wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.

[4] My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen

upon me.

[5] Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed

me.

[6] And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away,

and be at rest.

[7] Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.

[8] I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.

[9] Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and

strife in the city.

[10] Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also

and sorrow are in the midst of it.

[11] Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from

her streets.

[12] For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it:

neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I

would have hid myself from him:

[13] But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.

[14] We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in

company.

[15] Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for

wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.

[16] As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.

[17] Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he

shall hear my voice.

[18] He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me:

for there were many with me.

[19] God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah.

Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.

[20] He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he

hath broken his covenant.

[21] The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his

heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

[22] Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall

never suffer the righteous to be moved.

[23] But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction:

bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will

trust in thee.

2) Our Daily Bread for 14 May 2025 Titled

Bring It to God

2 Kings 19:14-20

Hezekiah's Prayer

Isa 37:14-20

14 (Isa 37:14) Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers

and read it. Then Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord

and spread it before the Lord.

15 (Ex 25:22; 1Ki 18:39 )Then Hezekiah prayed before the Lord and said,

"O Lord, God of Israel, who sits on the cherubim, You alone are God over

all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made the sky and the earth.

16 (2Ki 19:4; 2Ch 6:40) Incline, O Lord, Your ear and hear. Open,

O Lord, Your eyes and see. Hear the words of Sennacherib,

which he sent to taunt the living God.

17 "Surely, O Lord, the kings of Assyria have

annihilated the nations and their lands

18 (Ac 17:29; Isa 44:9-20) and have put their gods in the fire,

for they were no gods but the work of men's hands, wood and stone;

thus they have been destroyed.

19 (1Ki 8:43; Ps 83:18) So now, O Lord our God, save us from his hand,

that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You, O Lord, are God alone."

[14] And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and

read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it

before the LORD.

[15] And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel,

which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of

all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth.

[16] LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see:

and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the

living God.

[17] Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and

their lands,

[18] And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the

work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them.

[19] Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech thee, save thou us out of his

hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD

God, even thou only.

20 (2Ki 20:5) Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent word to Hezekiah, saying,

"Thus says the Lord God of Israel: That which you have prayed to Me

concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard."

[20] Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the

LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib

king of Assyria I have heard.

Today's Devotional

Brian had been with the heart specialist for more than an hour.

His friend remained in the waiting room, praying for wisdom

and healing for his ailing friend. When Brian finally returned

to the waiting room, he showed him the pile of papers he'd received.

As he spread them out on a table, he discussed the various options

being considered to treat his threatening condition.

The two discussed the need to pray and ask God for wisdom

for next steps. And then Brian said,

"Whatever lies ahead, I'm in God's hands."

King Hezekiah "spread [a letter] out before the Lord" (2 Kings 19:14).

The words in the letter didn't address a threatening medical condition

but the threat of a powerful enemy - Assyria - that had seized

all the fortified cities of Judah and was preparing to attack

Jerusalem, its capital. Hezekiah prayed,

"You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. . . .

Now, Lord our God, deliver us" (vv. 15, 19). Soon the prophet Isaiah

sent a message to Hezekiah, telling him, "The Lord . . . says:

I have heard your prayer" (v. 20). And "that night"

God destroyed the Assyrian army (v. 35).

Whatever you face today, spread it out before God.

As you "present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6),

He hears you and is with you. You can rest in His hands

as you experience His wisdom, love, and hope.

Reflect & Pray

What will it mean for you to spread out before

God the concerns on your heart today?

How can you choose to rest in His power and presence?

Loving God, thank You for hearing me when I bring my concerns to You.

We can depend on God as our good shepherd.

Learn more by reading The Wolf and the Shepherd.

3) Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 4 - Giving and Receiving

Luke 6:38

38 "Give, and it will be given to you: Good measure, pressed down,

shaken together, and running over will men give unto you.

For with the measure you use, it will be measured unto you."

38 give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down,

and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.

For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured

to you again.

"Just give the Lord", the voice on the radio declared. "Give, and he will

give back to you, a hundredfold." The preacher went on to explain how

an old woman on social security had sent her last $10 to support his

ministry, and the next day she got an anonymous money order for

a $1000 . "The Lord will be faithful to his Word," the preacher

concluded. "You give, and you'll receive."

The Lord is, of course, faithful to his Word. But many well-meaning Christians

have interpreted Luke 6:38 as a "payment in kind" bargain with God:

if I give God my dollar, he's obliged to return it to me with interest.

This "seed-sowing" fallacy, where $20 supposedly becomes $2000 by

an act of divine, multiplication, has caused much

disappointment and frustration.

The "giving and receiving" principle is a valid one; the Lord does, indeed say

"Give, and it will be given to you," but he does not specify what the "return"

will be. The verse appears in the context of forgiveness, of not judging; the

principle is not investment, in any material sense, but generosity.

As we give, as few are compassionate with others, we take on the

character of the Lord himself. He is generous and giving, and he gives

to us as we give ourselves in love to others.

Application

a) Have I ever "given" to God to others as a bribe, to get something

in return?

b) What is God's concept of giving, as demonstrated

in the gift of Jesus Christ?

c) How can this verse help me to give more selflessly?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Is 55:11

11 (Isa 45:23; 46:10) so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,

and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

11 so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth:

it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please,

and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

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

When you are ill or injured

James 5:13-16

13 (Ps 50:15; Eph 5:19) Is anyone among you suffering?

Let him pray. Is anyone merry? Let him sing psalms.

14 (Mk 6:13; 16:18; Ac 14:23) Is anyone sick among you?

Let him call for the elders of the church,

and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil

in the name of the Lord.

15 (Isa 33:24; Jas 1:6) And the prayer of faith will save

the sick, and the Lord will raise him up.

And if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.

16 (Ge 20:17; 18:23-32) Confess your faults to one another

and pray for one another, that you may be healed.

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.

13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray.

Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church;

and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

15 and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise

him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another,

that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man

availeth much.

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?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

14th Day of the Month

a) Pray for God's kingdom to come

in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,

and in our nation ( Matt 6:10

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

)

b) Pray for those who serve with

denominations and Christian organisations

in Canada - that God will bless their ministry

and anoint them for effective service.

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and thank Him that his protector and Salvation.

Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, thank You for hearing

me when I bring my concerns to You."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know he will look after your

needs in prayer.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord's Word does not

come back void.

Pray to the Lord and pray to confess your faults.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Pray for God's kingdom to come

in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,

and in our nation

Pray for those who serve with

denominations and Christian organisations

in Canada - that God will bless their ministry

and anoint them for effective service.

Pray that those who persecute Christians in Chad will

experience a life-changing encounter with the Living 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

Day 134 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 14 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Wednesday, May 14. 2025

Day 133 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 13 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Tuesday, May 13. 2025

Day 133, 13 May 2024

1) 1 Chronicles 20:2-3 . 2 Samuel 13-15

1 CHRONICLES 20

Rabbah Captured

2Sa 11:1; 12:29-31

2 Then David took the crown of their king from his head

and found it weighed about a talent [About 75 pounds, or 34 kilograms.]

of gold with a precious stone set in it. And it was placed on David's head.

He also brought out a great abundance of plunder from the city.

3 He brought out the people who were it in, and put them to work with saws,

sharp iron tools, and axes. Thus David did to all the cities of the Ammonites,

and then he and all the people returned to Jerusalem.

2 And David took the crown of their king from off his head,

and found it to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it;

and it was set upon David's head: and he brought also exceeding much spoil

out of the city.

3 And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them with saws, and

with harrows of iron, and with axes. Even so dealt David with all the cities

of the children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.

2 SAMUEL 13

Amnon and Tamar

1 (2Sa 3:2-3; 1Ch 3:9) After this, Absalom the son of David had a beautiful

sister whose name was Tamar, and Amnon the son of David fell in love with her.

2 It depressed Amnon to the point of falling ill that Tamar his sister was

a virgin, but it was impossible for Amnon to pursue her.

3 (1Sa 16:9) Now Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab the son of Shimeah,

the brother of David, and Jonadab was a very crafty individual.

4 He asked him, "Why are you, the son of the king, so sullen morning

after morning? Will you not tell me?"

Amnon told him, "I am in love with Tamar, the sister of Absalom my brother."

5 Jonadab instructed him, "Lie down on your bed and pretend to be ill. When

your father comes to see you, say to him, 'Please allow Tamar, my sister,

to come and prepare some food for me. She should make the food here,

so that when I see it, I may eat it from her hand.'"

6 (Ge 18:6) So Amnon lay down and pretended to be ill. When the king came

to see him, Amnon said to the king, "Please let my sister Tamar come here

to make a couple of cakes, so that I may be nourished from her hand."

7Then David sent word to Tamar at the house, "Please go to the house of Amnon

your brother, and prepare food for him."

8 So Tamar went to the house of Amnon her brother, where he was lying.

She took the dough, kneaded it, and made the cakes before him.

Then she baked them.

9 (Ge 45:1) Then she took the baking tray and served the cakes to him,

but he refused to eat. Amnon said, "Send everyone away." So they all left him.

10 Then Amnon said to Tamar, "Bring the food into the bedroom that I may

eat from your hand." So Tamar took the cakes that she had made and brought

them in the bedroom to Amnon her brother.

11 When she brought them close for him to eat, he took hold of her and said,

"Come, lie with me, my sister."

12 (Lev 20:17; Jdg 19:23) She pled with him, "No, my brother, do not violate

me, for such a thing is not to be done in Israel. Do not carry out this awful

thing.

13 As for me, where could I escape my disgrace? And you would be like

one of the fools in Israel. Now, please speak to the king, for he will not

withhold me from you."

14 (2Sa 12:11) But he refused to listen to her. So, being stronger than her,

he overpowered her and lay with her.

15 Then Amnon hated her greatly, so that the hatred with which he hated

her was greater than the love with which he had loved her. And Amnon

said to her, "Get up, go away."

16 She said to him, "No, because this great offense of dismissing me

is worse than the other which you did to me." But he refused to listen to her.

17 He called his personal servant and said, "Send this woman out from me,

and secure the door behind her."

18 (Ge 37:3; Jdg 5:30) Now she was wearing a long robe, because the virgin

daughters of the king were clothed in such garments. So his servant put her

out and secured the door behind her.

19 (Jos 7:6; Jer 2:37) So Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the long robe

that she was wearing. She put her hand on her head and left,

wailing as she went.

20 Absalom her brother said to her, "Has Amnon your brother been with you?

Keep silent for now, my sister. He is your brother. Do not take this thing

to heart." So Tamar stayed in the house of Absalom, her brother,

a desolate woman.

21 (Ge 34:7) When King David heard about these things, he was very angry.

22 (Ge 31:24; Lev 19:17-18) And Absalom would not speak with Amnon,

either pleasantly or angrily; but Absalom hated Amnon because

he had raped his sister Tamar.

[1] And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair

sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.

[2] And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she

was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do any thing to her.

[3] But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah

David's brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man.

[4] And he said unto him, Why art thou, being the king's son, lean from day

to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto him, I love Tamar, my

brother Absalom's sister.

[5] And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and make thyself

sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say unto him, I pray thee, let

my sister Tamar come, and give me meat, and dress the meat in my sight, that

I may see it, and eat it at her hand.

[6] So Amnon lay down, and made himself sick: and when the king was come to

see him, Amnon said unto the king, I pray thee, let Tamar my sister come,

and make me a couple of cakes in my sight, that I may eat at her hand.

[7] Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon's

house, and dress him meat.

[8] So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And

she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake

the cakes.

[9] And she took a pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to

eat. And Amnon said, Have out all men from me. And they went out every man

from him.

[10] And Amnon said unto Tamar, Bring the meat into the chamber, that I may

eat of thine hand. And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought

them into the chamber to Amnon her brother.

[11] And when she had brought them unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and

said unto her, Come lie with me, my sister.

[12] And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such

thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.

[13] And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou

shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak

unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.

[14] Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than

she, forced her, and lay with her.

[15] Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred wherewith he hated

her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her. And Amnon said

unto her, Arise, be gone.

[16] And she said unto him, There is no cause: this evil in sending me away

is greater than the other that thou didst unto me. But he would not hearken

unto her.

[17] Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said, Put now

this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her.

[18] And she had a garment of divers colours upon her: for with such robes

were the king's daughters that were virgins apparelled. Then his servant

brought her out, and bolted the door after her.

[19] And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of divers colours

that was on her, and laid her hand on her head, and went on crying.

[20] And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with

thee? but hold now thy peace, my sister: he is thy brother; regard not this

thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom's house.

[21] But when king David heard of all these things, he was very wroth.

[22] And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for

Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Absalom Kills Amnon

23 (Ge 38:12-13; 1Sa 25:4) Two full years later, the sheepshearers of Absalom

were in Baal Hazor, near Ephraim, and Absalom invited all of the sons of

the king.

24 Then Absalom came to the king and requested, "Your servant

has sheepshearers; will the king and his servants kindly go

with your servant?"

25 The king said to Absalom, "No, my son, we must not all go

or we will be a burden to you." When he urged him, he refused to go,

but gave him his blessing.

26 (2Sa 3:27; 11:13-15) Absalom said, "If not, allow my brother Amnon to go

with us." But the king replied to him, "Why should he go with you?"

27 But Absalom urged him until he sent Amnon and all of the king's sons along

with him.

28 (Jdg 19:6; 19:9) Now, Absalom had commanded his servant,

"Look for Amnon to become carefree on account of the wine.

Then I will say to you, 'Strike Amnon, and kill him.' Do not be afraid,

for am not I myself commanding you? Be strong and brave."

29 (2Sa 18:9; 1Ki 1:33) So, the servants of Absalom did to Amnon that

which Absalom had commanded. Then the sons of the king arose,

each mounting his mule, and fled.

30 While they were on the way, the report reached David:

"Absalom struck down all of the sons of the king,

and there is not one of them remaining."

31 (2Sa 1:11; 12:16) Then the king arose, tore his garments, and lay

on the ground, while all of his servants who were standing nearby

tore their garments.

32 But Jonadab, the son of David's brother Shimeah, said, "My lord should not

think that they have killed all of the servants who are the king's sons.

Amnon alone is dead, for this has been determined from the day he raped Tamar,

his sister, by the very declaration of Absalom.

33 (2Sa 19:19) Now, my lord the king should not take this matter to heart,

thinking that all of the king's sons are dead. Instead Amnon alone is dead."

34 Absalom fled. Now when the servant who was keeping watch looked up,

he saw many people coming on the road beyond him, around the hill.

35 So Jonadab said to the king, "See, the king's sons are coming.

As your servant spoke, so it is."

36 As soon as he had finished speaking, the sons of the king arrived, lifted

their voices, and wept. The king and all of his servants also wept loudly.

37 (2Sa 3:3; 13:34) Now Absalom fled and went to Talmai the son of Ammihud,

king of Geshur, but David mourned over his son every day.

38 When Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he was there for three years.

39 (Ge 24:67; 37:35) Then King David longed to go out to Absalom,

for he was consoled over the death of Amnon.

[23] And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had

sheepshearers in Baal-hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited

all the king's sons.

[24] And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath

sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy

servant.

[25] And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest

we be chargeable unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but

blessed him.

[26] Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with

us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?

[27] But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go

with him.

[28] Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when

Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then

kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous and be valiant.

[29] And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded.

Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and

fled.

[30] And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to

David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one

of them left.

[31] Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth; and

all his servants stood by with their clothes rent.

[32] And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let

not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons;

for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been

determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar.

[33] Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to

think that all the king's sons are dead: for Amnon only is dead.

[34] But Absalom fled. And the young man that kept the watch lifted up his

eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came much people by the way of the hill

side behind him.

[35] And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king's sons come: as thy

servant said, so it is.

[36] And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of speaking, that,

behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice and wept: and the

king also and all his servants wept very sore.

[37] But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of

Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day.

[38] So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.

[39] And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was

comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.

2 SAMUEL 14

Absalom Returns to Jerusalem

1 (2Sa 13:39; 2:18) Now Joab the son of Zeruiah recognised

that the king's mind was on Absalom.

2 (2Ch 11:6; Am 1:1) So Joab sent a request to Tekoa and brought

from there a wise woman. He instructed her, "Act as if you are

observing mourning rites. Put on mourning garments,

and do not anoint yourself with oil, but act like a woman who has

been mourning over the dead like this for many days.

3 (2Sa 14:19; Ex 4:15) Then come to the king and speak to him in this manner."

Thus Joab put the words in her mouth.

4 (1Sa 25:23; 2Sa 1:2) As the Tekoan woman spoke to the king, she fell on her

face toward the ground and bowed low. Then she said, "Help me, O king."

5 The king said to her, "What troubles you?"

She responded, "Alas, I am a widow, and my husband is dead.

6 Furthermore, your servant had two sons. The two of them were fighting

in the field, but there was no one to separate them.

One struck the other and killed him.

7 (Nu 35:19; Mt 21:38) Now the entire family has risen up against

your maidservant, and they said, 'Deliver him who struck his brother,

so that we may kill him for the life of his brother whom he killed,

and we will destroy the heir also.' So they will extinguish my remaining

ember, and leave my husband neither name nor remnant

on the face of the earth."

8 Then the king said to the woman,

"Go to your house, and I will give orders concerning you."

9 (1Sa 25:24; 1Ki 2:33) The Tekoan woman responded to the king,

"May guilt rest upon me and the house of my father, my lord the king,

and may the king and his throne be blameless."

10 The king said, "Whoever speaks to you, bring him to me,

and he will not cause you harm again."

11 (1Sa 14:45; Nu 35:19) Then she said, "May the king remember the Lord

your God so that the avenger of blood will not continue to destroy,

lest they exterminate my son." He said, "As the Lord lives,

not one hair of your son will fall to the ground."

12 Then the woman said, "Allow your servant to speak

a word to my lord the king." So he said, "Speak."

13 (2Sa 12:7; 13:37-38) The woman said, "Why have you planned like

this against the people of God? The king's speaking this word is like

a self-conviction, for the king has not brought back his own banished one.

14 (Nu 35:15; 35:25) We will surely die and are like water spilled

on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again.

Yet God does not take away a life; He devises plans so that His banished

ones will not be cast out from Him.

15 "So now I have come to speak to my lord the king about this matter

because the people have made me afraid. So, I thought, 'I will speak

to the king. Perhaps the king will perform the request of his servant.

16 (1Sa 26:19) For the king may accept my request to deliver his servant

from the hand of the man who would destroy me

and my son from the inheritance of God.'

17 (1Sa 29:9; 2Sa 19:27) "So, your servant thought, 'May the word of my lord

the king provide rest. For like the angel of God, my lord the king discerns

good from evil. May the Lord your God be with you.' "

18 Then the king answered and said to the woman, "Please do not conceal

from me anything that I ask you." The woman said, "May my lord the king

please speak."

19 (2Sa 14:3; 1Sa 1:26) The king said,

"Is the hand of Joab with you in all of this?" The woman answered and said,

"As your soul lives, my lord the king, there is no turning right or left

from anything that you spoke, my lord the king, for your servant Joab

is the very one who commanded me and placed all of these words in my mouth.

20 (2Sa 14:17; 19:27) In order to change this situation, your servant Joab

did this thing; but my lord is wise, as with the wisdom of the angel of God,

so as to discern everything happening in the land."

21 (2Sa 14:11) Then the king said to Joab, "This is what I will do.

Go and bring back the young man Absalom."

22 Then Joab fell with his face to ground and bowed low and blessed the king.

Joab said, "Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your eyes,

my lord the king, since the king has granted the request of his servant."

23 Then Joab arose and went to Geshur, and he brought Absalom to Jerusalem.

24 The king said, "Let him turn to his own house.

He shall not come into my presence."

So Absalom turned to his house and did not come into the king's presence.

2 Samuel 14

[1] Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward

Absalom.

[2] And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said unto

her, I pray thee, feign thyself to be a mourner, and put on now mourning

apparel, and anoint not thyself with oil, but be as a woman that had a long

time mourned for the dead:

[3] And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the

words in her mouth.

[4] And when the woman of Tekoah spake to the king, she fell on her face to

the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king.

[5] And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, I am

indeed a widow woman, and mine husband is dead.

[6] And thy handmaid had two sons, and they two strove together in the

field, and there was none to part them, but the one smote the other, and

slew him.

[7] And, behold, the whole family is risen against thine handmaid, and they

said, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him, for the life

of his brother whom he slew; and we will destroy the heir also: and so they

shall quench my coal which is left, and shall not leave to my husband

neither name nor remainder upon the earth.

[8] And the king said unto the woman, Go to thine house, and I will give

charge concerning thee.

[9] And the woman of Tekoah said unto the king, My lord, O king, the

iniquity be on me, and on my father's house: and the king and his throne be

guiltless.

[10] And the king said, Whosoever saith ought unto thee, bring him to me,

and he shall not touch thee any more.

[11] Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the LORD thy God,

that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers of blood to destroy any more,

lest they destroy my son. And he said, As the LORD liveth, there shall not

one hair of thy son fall to the earth.

[12] Then the woman said, Let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak one word

unto my lord the king. And he said, Say on.

[13] And the woman said, Wherefore then hast thou thought such a thing

against the people of God? for the king doth speak this thing as one which

is faulty, in that the king doth not fetch home again his banished.

[14] For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which

cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect any person: yet doth

he devise means, that his banished be not expelled from him.

[15] Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing unto my lord the

king, it is because the people have made me afraid: and thy handmaid said, I

will now speak unto the king; it may be that the king will perform the

request of his handmaid.

[16] For the king will hear, to deliver his handmaid out of the hand of the

man that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God.

[17] Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be

comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good

and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee.

[18] Then the king answered and said unto the woman, Hide not from me, I

pray thee, the thing that I shall ask thee. And the woman said, Let my lord

the king now speak.

[19] And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And

the woman answered and said, As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can

turn to the right hand or to the left from ought that my lord the king hath

spoken: for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the

mouth of thine handmaid:

[20] To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this

thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to

know all things that are in the earth.

[21] And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go

therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.

[22] And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked

the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace

in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request

of his servant.

[23] So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.

[24] And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see

my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.

David Forgives Absalom

25 (Dt 28:35; Job 2:7) In all of Israel, there was no man as handsome

as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of his head, there was not

a blemish on him.

26 (2Sa 18:9; Eze 44:20) When he cut the hair of his head

(and at the end of every year he cut it, for it was heavy on him),

he weighed the hair from his head at two hundred shekels,

[About 5 pounds, or 2.3 kilograms. ] according to the king's standard.

27 (2Sa 18:18; 13:1) There were born to Absalom three sons

and one daughter whose name was Tamar. She was a beautiful woman.

28 Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two full years without coming

into the king's presence.

29 Then Absalom sent a message to Joab, requesting that he send him

to the king, but he was not willing to come to him. So he sent

a second message, but still he was not willing to come.

30 (Jdg 15:4-5) Then he said to his servants, "See, Joab's field is

next to mine, and he has barley there. Go, set it on fire."

So the servants of Absalom set the field on fire.

31 Then Joab arose, came to Absalom at his house, and said to him,

"Why have your servants set my plot of land on fire?"

32 (1Sa 20:8; Pr 28:13) Absalom said to Joab, "I sent a message to you,

saying: Come, so that I may send you to the king, asking,

'Why have I come from Geshur? It would be better for me to be there still.'

Now, let me go before the king, and if there is still guilt with me,

may he put me to death."

33 (Ge 33:4; Lk 15:20) So Joab came and reported this to him.

Then he summoned Absalom. So he came to the king, bowed low to him,

his face on the ground before the king; then the king kissed Absalom.

[25] But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for

his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there

was no blemish in him.

[26] And when he polled his head, (for it was at every year's end that he

polled it: because the hair was heavy on him, therefore he polled it:) he

weighed the hair of his head at two hundred shekels after the king's weight.

[27] And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose

name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.

[28] So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's

face.

[29] Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; but he

would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not

come.

[30] Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab's field is near mine,

and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set

the field on fire.

[31] Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him,

Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?

[32] And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent unto thee, saying, Come

hither, that I may send thee to the king, to say, Wherefore am I come from

Geshur? it had been good for me to have been there still: now therefore let

me see the king's face; and if there be any iniquity in me, let him kill me.

[33] So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for

Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground

before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.

2 SAMUEL 15

Absalom's Conspiracy

1 (1Ki 1:5; 1Sa 8:11) After this Absalom acquired for himself a chariot,

horses, and fifty men to run before him.

2 Absalom would go early and stand beside the way into the gate.

When any man who had a dispute concerning which he had come

to the king for a judgment approached, Absalom would call to him

and say, "Which city are you from?" And he would say, "Your servant

is from one of the tribes of Israel."

3 Then Absalom would say to him, "Look, your claim is good and right,

but there is no one to hear you on behalf of the king."

4 (Jdg 9:29) Absalom would continue, "If I were appointed a judge in the land,

then every man who had a claim could come and I would give him justice."

5 (2Sa 14:33) When a man would approach to bow before him, he would reach

out, embrace him, and kiss him.

6 (Ro 16:18) Absalom acted this way toward every Israelite who came

to the king for a judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

7 After forty years, Absalom said to the king, "Please allow me to go fulfill

my vow that I made to the Lord in Hebron.

8 (Ge 28:20-21; 2Sa 13:37-38) For your servant made a vow when I was dwelling

in Geshur in Aram, saying: If indeed the Lord will bring me back to Jerusalem,

then I will serve the Lord."

9 The king said to him, "Go in peace." So he arose and went to Hebron.

10 But Absalom sent scouts throughout all of the tribes of Israel, saying,

"When you hear the sound of the horn, say: Absalom has become king in Hebron."

11 (1Sa 9:13; 22:15) Now two hundred men went with Absalom from Jerusalem,

invited and unsuspecting; they did not know anything.

12 (Jos 15:51; 2Sa 15:31) Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite,

the advisor of David, from his city Giloh, while he was offering

the sacrifices. Now the conspiracy was strong, for the number of people

with Absalom was continually growing.

[1] And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and

horses, and fifty men to run before him.

[2] And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it

was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for

judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And

he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.

[3] And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but

there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.

[4] Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every

man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him

justice!

[5] And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance,

he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

[6] And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for

judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

[7] And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king,

I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in

Hebron.

[8] For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If

the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the

LORD.

[9] And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to

Hebron.

[10] But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As

soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom

reigneth in Hebron.

[11] And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were

called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.

[12] And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from

his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy

was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

David Flees Jerusalem

13 (Jdg 9:3; 2Sa 15:6) A messenger came to David and said,

"The hearts of the men of Israel are following Absalom."

14 (2Sa 19:9) David said to all of his servants who were with him

in Jerusalem, "Get up. We must flee or there will be no escape from

Absalom for us. Hurry up and leave, or he will soon reach us

and bring disaster upon us, striking the city with the edge of the sword."

15 The king's servants said to the king,

"Whatever our lord the king decides, we are your servants."

16 (2Sa 16:21-22; 20:3) So the king left with his entire house after him,

but he left behind ten women, concubines, to watch over the house.

17 So the king left with all of the people after him, and they came to a stop

at the furthest house.

18 (2Sa 8:18; 1Sa 30:14) Now all his servants passed on beside him,

all the Kerethites, all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men

who had followed him from Gath, passed on before the king.

19 (2Sa 18:2) The king said to Ittai the Gittite, "Why are you also going

with us? Go back and dwell with the king, for you are a foreigner and,

moreover, exiled from your own place.

20 (1Sa 23:13; 2Sa 2:60 You came only yesterday. Shall I cause you to go

roaming around with us today? I am going where I go.

Go back, and take back your brothers with you. Mercy and truth be with you."

21 (Ru 1:16-17; Pr 17:17) Ittai answered the king and said,

"As the Lord lives and as lives my lord the king, only in the place

where my lord the king is, whether for death or for life,

there alone will your servant be."

22 So David said to Ittai, "Go on, pass by." So Ittai the Gittite passed by,

along with all of his men and all of the children

and elderly who were with him.

23 (2Sa 16:2; 1Ki 2:37) The whole land wept with a loud voice as

all the people passed by. Now the king was crossing over the brook Kidron,

and all of the people were crossing over on the road to the wilderness.

24 (Nu 4:15; 2Sa 8:17) And also Zadok and all of the Levites with him

were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. They set down the ark of God,

and Abiathar came up until all of the people had finished

passing from the city.

25 (Ex 15:13; Jer 25:30) The king said to Zadok, "Take the ark of God back

to the city. If I have found favor in the eyes of the Lord, He will bring me

back and allow me to see both it and its resting place.

26 (1Sa 3:18; 2Sa 22:20) But if He should say now, 'I take no delight in you,'

here I am. May He do to me what seems good to Him."

27 (1Sa 9:9; 2Sa 17:17) The king also said to Zadok the priest,

"Are you not a seer? Return to the city in peace with your two sons,

your son Ahimaaz and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.

28 (2Sa 17:16; 15:23) I will wait at the fords of the wilderness

until word from you comes to inform me."

29 So Zadok and Abiathar returned the ark of God to Jerusalem,

and they remained there.

30 (Est 6:12; 2Sa 19:4) David went up the ascent of the Mount of Olives,

weeping as he went. His head was covered and he went barefoot.

Then all of the people who were with him each covered his head

and went up, weeping as they went.

31 (2Sa 16:23; 17:14) Now it was reported to David that Ahithophel

was conspiring with Absalom, and David said,

"O Lord, make the advice of Ahithophel folly."

32 (Jos 16:2; 2Sa 1:2) When David came to the summit where he would

worship God, Hushai the Arkite approached him with his coat torn

and dirt on his head.

33 (2Sa 19:35) David said to him, "If you pass on with me, you will be

a burden to me.

34 But if you return to the city, you may say to Absalom,

'I am your servant, O king, as I was a servant of your father.

As I was then, so now I am your servant,' so as to counter the advice

of Ahithophel.

35 (2Sa 17:15-16) Will not Zadok and Abiathar the priests be with you there?

You shall report everything that you hear from the king's house to Zadok

and Abiathar the priests.

36 (2Sa 17:17; 15:27) Their two sons Ahimaaz the son of Zadok and Jonathan

the son of Abiathar will be there with them. You shall send word of everything

that you hear to me by their hand."

37 (2Sa 16:15-16; 1Ch 27:33) So Hushai, the friend of David,

came to the city as Absalom entered Jerusalem.

[13] And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of

Israel are after Absalom.

[14] And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem,

Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make

speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and

smite the city with the edge of the sword.

[15] And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are

ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.

[16] And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king

left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.

[17] And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a

place that was far off.

[18] And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and

all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after

him from Gath, passed on before the king.

[19] Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with

us? return to thy place, and abide with the king: for thou art a stranger,

and also an exile.

[20] Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up

and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy

brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.

[21] And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the LORD liveth, and as my

lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be,

whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be.

[22] And David said to Ittai, Go and pass over. And Ittai the Gittite passed

over, and all his men, and all the little ones that were with him.

[23] And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed

over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people

passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.

[24] And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark

of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went

up, until all the people had done passing out of the city.

[25] And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city:

if I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and

shew me both it, and his habitation:

[26] But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let

him do to me as seemeth good unto him.

[27] The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return

into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and

Jonathan the son of Abiathar.

[28] See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word

from you to certify me.

[29] Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem:

and they tarried there.

[30] And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went

up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that

was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they

went up.

[31] And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with

Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel

into foolishness.

[32] And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount,

where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with

his coat rent, and earth upon his head:

[33] Unto whom David said, If thou passest on with me, then thou shalt be a

burden unto me:

[34] But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy

servant, O king; as I have been thy father's servant hitherto, so will I now

also be thy servant: then mayest thou for me defeat the counsel of

Ahithophel.

[35] And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests?

therefore it shall be, that what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the

king's house, thou shalt tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

[36] Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok's son,

and Jonathan Abiathar's son; and by them ye shall send unto me every thing

that ye can hear.

[37] So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into

Jerusalem.

2) Our Daily Bread for 13 May 2025 Titled

A Helping Hand

Leviticus 25:35-38

Helping the Poor

35 (Dt 15:7-8; Ps 37:26) If your brother becomes poor

and cannot maintain himself with you,

then you shall support him as if he were a foreigner or a sojourner,

so that he may live with you.

36 (Ex 22:25; Dt 23:19-20) Take no usury or interest from him;

but fear your God, so that your brother may live with you.

37 You shall not lend him your money at interest,

nor lend him your food for profit.

38 (Lev 11:45; 22:32-33) I am the Lord your God,

who brought you out of the land of Egypt,

to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God.

[35] And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then

thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that

he may live with thee.

[36] Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy

brother may live with thee.

[37] Thou shalt not give him thy money upon usury, nor lend him thy victuals

for increase.

[38] I am the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of

Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, and to be your God.

In the early 1900s, laws restricted Black people and immigrants

in the United States from renting or buying property in Coronado, California.

A Black man named Gus Thompson (who'd been born into slavery) had purchased

land earlier and built a boarding home in Coronado before the discriminating

laws were passed. In 1939, Gus rented to an Asian family, and eventually

sold the land to them. Nearly eighty-five years later, after selling

the property, some members of the Asian family are donating their proceeds

from the sale to help Black college students. They're also working to name

a center at San Diego State University after Gus and his wife, Emma.

Leviticus also speaks of what it means to treat others well. God instructed

His people, "Help [the poor] as you would a foreigner and stranger,

so they can continue to live among you" (25:35). He instructed the people

to treat each other well and fairly, especially those in need.

Out of reverent "fear" (v. 36) for Him, they were to help those who'd

fallen on hard times and weren't able to take care of themselves.

They were to treat them just as they would treat

a "foreigner and stranger" (v. 35) - with hospitality and love.

Gus Thompson and his wife helped a family that didn't look like them.

In return, that family is blessing many other people. Let's extend God's

compassion to those in need as He helps us reveal His love for them.

Reflect & Pray

Who needs help in your community? How can you extend care to them?

Caring Father, please open my eyes so I can see how to help others.

For further study, read Going the Extra Mile: Learning to Serve Like Jesus.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 3 - All I need

Phil 4:19

19 But my God shall supply your every need according

to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

19 But my God shall supply all your need according

to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

"But Mom, I really need these!" The strident voice of a teenage girl

rose above the hum of voices in the department store. The item in question

was a pair of $80 blue Jeans, faded, bleached, and torn in the right knee.

Style . Fashion. Self-Image. The girl may not have needed the jeans to

enhance her wardrobe, but she obviously felt she needed then to

enhance her acceptability among her peers.

Phillippains 4:19 promises that God "shall supply your every need according

to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." But just what needs does this

promise cover? My need for a bigger house? A better job?

An $80 pair of Calvin Kleins?

Certainly God knows and cares about the physical, superficial need of our

lives, and he provides what we need to sustain life. But God's priority

goes much deeper than the kind of radial tires we buy or the brand name on

our back pockets. God is interested in eternal values, in spiritual needs, and

he knows what we need in our lives to draw us closer to him.

"Out of his glorious riches in Christ Jesus," God will enrich us spiritually.

The application of Phil 4:19 involves trusting God to know and care about our

real needs, the deep needs of our souls, and allowing him the freedom to

order our circumstances so that those needs are met. When we are bold

enough to pray, "Lord, do whatever is necessary to make me more like

Jesus Christ," our Father delights to answer that prayer and supply our needs.

Application

a) What is the difference between my "Needs" and my "wants"?

b) What spiritual needs can I identify in my life?

c) How can this verse help me keep my own priorities

in line with God's value system?

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?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

12th Day of the Month

a) Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically

(Proverb 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.

)

b) Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray not to have strife in the family.

Pray to the Lord: "Caring Father,

please open my eyes so I can see how to help others."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Lord Jesus will supply your needs.

Pray to the Lord and pray to honour the Covenant of God.

Pray to the Lord and pray to ask Lord Jesus Christ for a renewal of strength.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically

Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.

Pray for the protection of Christian workers in Burundi who are sharing

the Gospel message in Muslim communities.

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

Day 132 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 12 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Monday, May 12. 2025

Day 132, 12 May 2025

1)Psalms 32, 86, 122

PSALMS 32

A Psalm of David. A Contemplative Maskil.

1 Blessed is he

whose transgression is forgiven,

whose sin is covered.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Blessed is the man

against whom the Lord does not count iniquity,

and in whose spirit there is no deceit.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) When I kept silent,

my bones wasted away

through my groaning all day long.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) For day and night

Your hand was heavy on me;

my strength was changed

into the drought of summer. Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I acknowledged my sin to You,

and my iniquity I did not conceal.

I said, "I will confess

my transgressions to the Lord,"

and You forgave

the iniquity of my sin. Selah

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For this cause everyone who is godly will pray to You

in a time when You may be found;

surely in the floods of great waters

they will not reach him.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You are my hiding place;

You will preserve me from trouble;

You will surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will instruct you and teach you

in the way you should go;

I will counsel you with my eye on you.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Do not be as the horse or as the mule

that are without understanding,

that must be restrained with bit and bridle,

or they will not come near you.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Many sorrows come to the wicked,

but lovingkindness will surround

the man who trusts in the Lord.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, you righteous one;

and shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart!

Psalm 32

[1] Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

[2] Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in

whose spirit there is no guile.

[3] When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day

long.

[4] For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into

the drought of summer. Selah.

[5] I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I

said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the

iniquity of my sin. Selah.

[6] For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when

thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not

come nigh unto him.

[7] Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou

shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

[8] I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I

will guide thee with mine eye.

[9] Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding:

whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto

thee.

[10] Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD,

mercy shall compass him about.

[11] Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all

ye that are upright in heart.

Psalms 86

A Prayer of David.

1 Incline Your ear, O Lord, and answer me,

for I am oppressed and needy.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Preserve my soul, for I am godly;

You are my God; save Your servant

who trusts in You.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Have mercy on me, O Lord,

for to You I cry all day long.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Gladden the soul of Your servant,

for to You, O Lord,

I lift my soul.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For You, Lord, are good, and forgiving,

abounding in kindness to all who call on You.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer,

and attend to my plea for mercy.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

for You will answer me.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Among the gods there is none like You, O Lord;

neither are there any works like Your works.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) All nations whom You have made

shall come and worship before You, O Lord,

and shall glorify Your name.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) For You are great and do wondrous deeds;

You are God alone.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Teach me Your way, O Lord,

that I will walk in Your truth;

bind my heart

to fear Your name.

12 I will give You thanks, O Lord my God, with all my heart,

and I will glorify Your name forever.

13 For great is Your mercy toward me,

and You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.

14 O God, insolent men have risen against me,

and bands of violent men have sought my life;

they have not set You before them.

15 But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion and gracious,

slow to anger, and abundant in mercy and truth.

16 Turn to me and have mercy on me;

give Your strength to Your servant,

and save the humble son of Your female servant.

17 Show me a sign of Your favor,

that those who hate me may see it and be ashamed

because You, Lord, have helped and comforted me.

Psalms 86

[1] Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.

[2] Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that

trusteth in thee.

[3] Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.

[4] Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my

soul.

[5] For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy

unto all them that call upon thee.

[6] Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my

supplications.

[7] In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.

[8] Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there

any works like unto thy works.

[9] All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O

Lord; and shall glorify thy name.

[10] For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.

[11] Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to

fear thy name.

[12] I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will

glorify thy name for evermore.

[13] For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from

the lowest hell.

[14] O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent

men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.

[15] But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious,

longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

[16] O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy

servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.

[17] Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be

ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.

PSALMS 122

A Song of Ascents. Of David.

1 I was glad when they said to me,

"Let us go into the house of the Lord."

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Our feet shall stand

within your gates, O Jerusalem.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Jerusalem is built as a city

that is designed for a multitude,

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8 )where the tribes go up,

the tribes of the Lord,

as a decree of Israel,

to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) There are set thrones of judgment,

the thrones of the house of David.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

"May they prosper who love you!

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Peace be within your walls

and security within your towers!"

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) For my brothers and companions' sake,

I will now say, "Peace be within you."

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Because of the house of the Lord our God,

I will seek your good.

Psalm 122

[1] I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.

[2] Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.

[3] Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:

[4] Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of

Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.

[5] For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of

David.

[6] Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

[7] Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.

[8] For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within

thee.

[9] Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.

2) Our Daily Bread for 12 May 2025 titled

No Regrets by John Blase

Luke 12:13-21

The Parable of the Rich Fool

13 Someone in the crowd said to Him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide

the inheritance with me."

14 (Ro 2:1; 2:3) Jesus said to him, "Man, who appointed Me a judge

or an arbitrator between you?"

15 (1Ti 6:6-10; Heb 13:5) Then He said to them, "Take heed and beware

of covetousness. For a man's life does not consist

in the abundance of his possessions."

16 And He told a parable to them, saying,

"The land of a rich man produced plentifully.

17 He thought to himself,

'What shall I do, for I have no room to store my crops?'

18 "Then he said, 'This I will do: I will pull down my barns

and build greater ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.

19 (Ecc 11:9; Pr 27:1) And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have many goods

laid up for many years. Take rest. Eat, drink, and be merry.'

20 (Jer 17:11; Job 27:8; Ps 39:6) "But God said to him, 'You fool!

This night your soul will be required of you.

Then whose will those things be which you have provided?'

21 (Lk 12:33; Mt 6:19-20) "So is he who stores up treasure for himself,

and is not rich toward God."

[13] And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that

he divide the inheritance with me.

[14] And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

[15] And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a

man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he

possesseth.

[16] And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich

man brought forth plentifully:

[17] And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have

no room where to bestow my fruits?

[18] And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build

greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

[19] And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many

years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

[20] But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required

of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

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

There was no mention made of the stuff we often spend our lives chasing.

That's what palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware discovered as she sat with

the dying. She intentionally questioned them: "Would you do anything

differently if you could do it again?" Common themes surfaced, and she

compiled a list of the top five regrets of the dying:

(1) I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself.

(2) I wish I hadn't worked so hard.

(3) I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.

(4) I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.

And (5) I wish I'd let myself be happier.

Ware's list brings to mind the parable Jesus tells in Luke 12. A rich man

decides to build bigger barns to store his great harvest, after which he

tells himself he'll retire in style, sit back and relax, and live until

he dies (vv. 18-19). But in that moment, God demands his life

with a rather harsh address: "You fool!" - followed by a haunting question:

in essence, "And what will become of all your stuff?" (v. 20).

Is it possible to die with zero regrets? That’s hard to know for certain.

But what we do know is clearly expressed in Scripture - storing up stuff

for ourselves is a dead end. True riches come from a life invested in God.

Reflect & Pray

What if your life was demanded of you today?

Would wise or foolish be applied to you? Why?

Dear Jesus, when the time comes, I want to

have as few regrets as possible. Please help

me to live wisely, building a life rich in You.

For further study, read Die First, Then Comes the End.

Learn to store up heavenly treasures instead of earthly

treasures by reading The Fool's Greed and God's Generosity.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 2 - Due Season

Gal 6:9

9 And let us not grow weary in doing good,

for in due season we shall reap, if we do not give up.

9 And let us not be weary in well doing:

for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Jackie's preschool class took on an exciting project: they were going to grow

flowers from seeds, Each child took the seed, planted it carefully in the

bedding soil, watered, and waited. But Jackie couldn't wait. Every day

for a week he ran to the window box, looked for his plants, poked, prodded,

unplanted the seeds and then planted them again. "It's no use,"

he pouted after the first week. "Nothing's gonna grow in there."

We live in an instant society - microwave dinners, quick fixes, easy answers.

We are conditioned by our environment to expect - even to demand -

immediate response, and when we have to wait,

we become impatient and irritable.

Paul's exhortation to the Galatians, "Let us not become weary in doing good,"

is as appropriate for twentieth-century believers as it was for the new church

at Galatia. We lose motivation when we don't see results,

and weariness sets in.

If our work does not seem to be producing as we hope, we want to abandon it

and move on to a new project.

But God says, "You will reap a harvest if you don't give up." We give up too

soon in our prayers for a loved one's salvation. We abandon hope too readily

when we don't see spiritual growth in our own lives, when our investment in

another's spiritual maturity seems to have no return. The Lord says,

"The harvest is coming; be patient; trust me."

In due season the harvest comes; when it's the right time. When the seed has

had time to germinate, when the roots are string enough, when the conditions

are right, the reaping time will come. But we must be willing to wait for

the due season, the moment of ripeness, when our labor brings its return.

Application

a) Have I ever felt that my spiritual labours have produced no harvest at all?

b) What does it mean to my own spiritual growth that there is a "due season"

for reaping the harvest?

4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland

Joshua 1:8

8 (Ps 19:14; 119:15) This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth.

Meditate on it day and night so that you may act carefully according to all

that is written in it. For then you will make your way successful,

and you will be wise.

8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt

meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according

to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,

and then thou shalt have good success.

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

When you are discouraged or Depressed

Matthew 11:25-30

25 (Ps 8:2; Jn 11:41) At that time Jesus said, "I thank You, O Father,

Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things

from the wise and prudent and revealed them to infants.

26 Even so, Father, for it seemed good in Your sight.

27 (Jn 10:15; Mt 28:18; Jn 1:18) "All things are delivered to Me

by My Father, and no one knows the Son, except the Father.

And no one knows the Father, except the Son and he to whom

the Son will reveal Him.

28 (Jn 7:37; 6:37) "Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavily

burdened, and I will give you rest.

29 (Jer 6:16; Jn 13:15) Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me.

For I am meek and lowly in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls.(Jer 6:16).

30 (1Jn 5:3) For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light."

because He has dealt bountifully with me.

The Hidden Revelation

25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father,

Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things

from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man

knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father,

save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden,

and I will give you rest.

29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek

and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

12th Day of the Month

a) Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically

(Proverb 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.

)

b) Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to Him for redemption and restoration.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, when the time comes, I want to

have as few regrets as possible. Please help

me to live wisely, building a life rich in You."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know about Jesus Christ and due sason in reaping.

Pray to the Lord and pray that the Word of God, The Holy bible,

does not depart from you.

Pray to the Lord and pray to give Jesus Christ all your burdens.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically

Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.

Pray for women in Jordan who, after leaving Islam to follow Christ, have faced

violent opposition from their husbands.

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

Day 131 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 11 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Sunday, May 11. 2025

Day 131, 11 May 2025

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Calvary Community church , Pastor Barry Regier spoke on

Acts: When Sincerity isn't Enough

Acts 19:1-7

Incomplete Faith is really

Acts 19:1-2

Ephesians Receive the Holy Spirit

1 (1Co 1:12; 16:12) While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through

the upper regions and came to Ephesus. He found some disciples

2 (Jn 7:39) and said to them, "Have you received the Holy Spirit

since you believed?"

They said to him, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit."

[1] And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having

passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain

disciples,

[2] He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?

And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any

Holy Ghost.

Hebrews 4:12-13

12 (Eph 6:17; Isa 49:2; Jer 23:29) For the word of God is alive, and active,

and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul

and spirit, of joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intents

of the heart.

13 (Ps 33:13-15; Job 26:6) There is no creature that is not revealed

in His sight, for all things are bare and exposed to the eyes of Him

to whom we must give account.

[12] For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any

twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit,

and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents

of the heart.

[13] Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but

all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to

do.

Hebrews 12:5-13

5 (Pr 3:11-12) And you have forgotten the exhortation addressed

to you as sons:

"My son, do not despise the discipline from the Lord,

nor grow weary when you are rebuked by Him;

6 (Rev 3:19; Ps 119:75; Pr 3:12) for whom the Lord loves He disciplines,

and scourges every son whom He receives."

7 (Pr 13:24; 19:18) Endure discipline; God is dealing with you as with sons.

For what son is there whom a father does not discipline?

8 If you are without discipline, of which everyone has partaken,

then you are illegitimate children and not sons.

9 (Nu 16:22; 27:16) Furthermore, we have had human fathers,

and they corrected us, and we gave them reverence.

Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live?

10 (2Pe 1:4) For they indeed disciplined us for a short time according

to their own judgment, but He does so for our profit, that we may partake

of His holiness.

11 (Isa 32:17; Jas 3:17-18) Now no discipline seems to be joyful at the time,

but grievous. Yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness

in those who have been trained by it.

12 (Isa 35:3; Job 4:3-4) Therefore lift up your tired hands,

and strengthen your weak knees.

13 (Gal 6:1; Pr 4:26-27) Make straight paths for your feet,

lest that which is lame go out of joint, but rather be healed.

[5] And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto

children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint

when thou art rebuked of him:

[6] For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he

receiveth.

[7] If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son

is he whom the father chasteneth not?

[8] But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are

ye bastards, and not sons.

[9] Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we

gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the

Father of spirits, and live?

[10] For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure;

but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

[11] Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous:

nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto

them which are exercised thereby.

[12] Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;

[13] And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be

turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.

Jesus is the Center

Acts 19:3-4

3 (Ac 18:25; Mt 28:19) He said to them, "Into what then were you baptized?"

They said, "Into John's baptism."

4 (Jn 1:7; 1:27) Paul said, "John indeed baptized with the baptism

of repentance, telling the people that they should believe in the One

coming after him, that is, in Christ Jesus."

[3] And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said,

Unto John's baptism.

[4] Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance,

saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come

after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

John 1:6-14,29

6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John.

7 This man came as a witness in order to testify concerning the Light,

that all men through Him might believe.

8 He was not this Light, but was sent in order to testify

concerning the Light.

9 The true Light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.

10 He was in the world, and the world was created through Him,

yet the world did not know Him.

11 He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.

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

to those who believed in His name,

13 who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh,

nor of the will of man, but of God.

14 The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory,

the glory as the only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

[7] The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all

men through him might believe.

[8] He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

[9] That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into

the world.

[10] He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world

knew him not.

[11] He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

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

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

[13] Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of

the will of man, but of God.

[14] And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his

glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace

and truth.

29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb

of God, who takes away the sin of the world.

[29] The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the

Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

The Holy Spirit makes all the Difference

Acts 19:5-7

5 (Ac 8:16; 8:12) When they heard this, they were baptized in the name

of the Lord Jesus.

6 (Ac 2:4; 6:6) When Paul had laid his hands on them,

the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in other tongues and prophesied.

7 There were about twelve men in all.

[5] When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

[6] And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them;

and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

[7] And all the men were about twelve.

Romans 6:3-14

Dead to Sin but Alive in Christ

3 (Mt 28:19; Gal 3:27; 1Co 12:13) Do you not know that we who were

baptised into Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?

4 (Ro 7:6; 2Co 5:17) Therefore we were buried with Him by baptism into death,

that just as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father,

even so we also should walk in newness of life.

5 (Php 3:10-11; 2Co 4:10) For if we have been united with Him

in the likeness of His death, so shall we also be united with Him

in the likeness of His resurrection,

6 (Gal 2:20; Eph 4:22) knowing this, that our old man has been crucified

with Him, so that the body of sin might be destroyed, and we should

no longer be slaves to sin.

7 (1Pe 4:1) For the one who has died is freed from sin.

8 (2Co 13:4) Now if we died with Christ,

we believe that we shall also live with Him,

9 (Rev 1:18; Ro 5:14) knowing that Christ, being raised from the dead,

will never die again; death has no further dominion over Him.

10 For the death He died, He died to sin once for all,

but the life He lives, He lives to God.

11 (Ro 6:2; 6:13) Likewise, you also consider yourselves to be dead to sin,

but alive to God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

12 (Ro 6:16; Ps 19:13) Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body,

that you should obey it in its lusts.

13 (Ro 7:5; 12:1) Do not yield your members to sin as instruments

of unrighteousness, but yield yourselves to God, as those who are alive

from the dead, and your bodies to God as instruments of righteousness.

14 (Ro 6:12; 8:2) For sin shall not have dominion over you,

for you are not under the law, but under grace.

Romans 6

[3] Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were

baptized into his death?

[4] Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as

Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we

also should walk in newness of life.

[5] For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we

shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

[6] Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of

sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

[7] For he that is dead is freed from sin.

[8] Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with

him:

[9] Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath

no more dominion over him.

[10] For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he

liveth unto God.

[11] Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but

alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

[12] Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it

in the lusts thereof.

[13] Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto

sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead,

and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.

[14] For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law,

but under grace.

Acts 2:1-6

The Coming of the Holy Spirit

1 (Ac 20:16; 1Co 16:8) When the day of Pentecost had come,

they were all together in one place.

2 (Ac 4:31; 1Ki 19:11) Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing

wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house

where they were sitting.

3 (Mt 3:11) There appeared to them tongues as of fire,

being distributed and resting on each of them,

4 (Mk 16:17; 1Co 12:10) and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit

and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to speak.

5 (Ac 8:2; Lk 2:25) Now dwelling in Jerusalem were Jews, devout men,

from every nation under heaven.

6 When this sound occurred, the crowd came together and were confounded,

because each man heard them speaking in his own language.

[1] And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one

accord in one place.

[2] And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind,

and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

[3] And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat

upon each of them.

[4] And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with

other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

[5] And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every

nation under heaven.

[6] Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were

confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

Acts 8:14-17

Samaritans Receive the Holy Spirit

14 (Ac 8:1) Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria

had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

15 (Ac 2:38) When they came down, they prayed for them

that they might receive the Holy Spirit,

16 (Mt 28:19; Ac 2:38; 19:2) for still He had come on none of them.

They were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

17 (Ac 6:6; 9:17) Then they laid their hands on them,

and they received the Holy Spirit.

[14] Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had

received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

[15] Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive

the Holy Ghost:

[16] (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in

the name of the Lord Jesus.)

[17] Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

Acts 10:44-48

Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit

44 (Ac 11:15; 15:8) While Peter was still speaking these words,

the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.

45 (Ac 10:23; 2:38) All the believers of the circumcision who had come

with Peter were astonished, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been

poured out even on the Gentiles.

46 (Ac 2:4; 19:6) For they heard them speaking in other tongues

and magnifying God.

Then Peter continued,

47 (Ac 8:36) "Can anyone forbid water for baptizing these,

who have received the Holy Spirit as we have?"

48 (Ac 2:38; 8:16; 1Co 1:13-17) So he commanded them to be baptized

in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.

[44] While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them

which heard the word.

[45] And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as

came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift

of the Holy Ghost.

[46] For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered

Peter,

[47] Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have

received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

[48] And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then

prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Ephesians 5:18

18 (Eph 2:12; Gal 4:8) having their understanding darkened, excluded

from the life of God through the ignorance that is within them,

due to the hardness of their hearts.

[18] Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God

through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their

heart:

John 16:8

8 (Jn 8:46) When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment:

[8] And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of

righteousness, and of judgment:

John 14:17

17 (Jn 15:26; 16:13; 1Co 2:14) the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot

receive, for it does not see Him, neither does it know Him. But you know Him,

for He lives with you, and will be in you.

[17] Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it

seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with

you, and shall be in you.

1)1 Chronicles 20

2 Samuel 11

2 Samuel 12:1-14

Psalms 51

2 Samuel 12:15-25

1 Chronicles 20

Rabbah Captured

(2Sa 11:1; 12:29-31)

1 (2Sa 11:1; Dt 3:11) Now at the beginning of the year when kings would go

out to war, Joab led the army and devastated the land of the Ammonites.

He came and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem.

So Joab struck Rabbah and overthrew it.

2 Then David took the crown of their king from his head

and found it weighed about a talent [About 75 pounds, or 34 kilograms.]

of gold with a precious stone set in it. And it was placed on David's head.

He also brought out a great abundance of plunder from the city.

3 He brought out the people who were it in, and put them to work with saws,

sharp iron tools, and axes. Thus David did to all the cities of the Ammonites,

and then he and all the people returned to Jerusalem.

[1] And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that

kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the

country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David

tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it.

[2] And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it

to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it; and it was

set upon David's head: and he brought also exceeding much spoil out of the

city.

[3] And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them with saws,

and with harrows of iron, and with axes. Even so dealt David with all the

cities of the children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned to

Jerusalem.

Philistine Giants Killed

2Sa 21:15-22

4 (2Sa 21:18-22) Now after this, when war broke out in Gezer

with the Philistines, Sibbekai of Hushah killed Sippai,

who was one of the descendants of the giants, and they were humbled.

5 (2Sa 21:19) Again there was war with the Philistines, and Elhanan

the son of Jair killed Lahmi, the brother of Goliath the Gittite,

the shaft of whose wooden spear was like a weaver's beam.

6 Yet again there was war at Gath, where there was a man of great stature,

who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, 24 in number;

and he also was descended from the giants.

7 (1Sa 16:9; 1Ch 2:13) When he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea,

David's brother, killed him.

8 These were descended from the giants in Gath,

and they fell by the hand of David and his servants.

[4] And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the

Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of

the children of the giant: and they were subdued.

[5] And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of

Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was

like a weaver's beam.

[6] And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature,

whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on

each foot: and he also was the son of the giant.

[7] But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother

slew him.

[8] These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of

David, and by the hand of his servants.

2 SAMUEL 11

David and Bathsheba

1 (1Ch 20:1; 1Ki 20:22; 20:26) In the spring of the year, the time

when the kings go out to battle, David sent out Joab and his officers,

all of Israel with him. They brought to ruin the Ammonites

and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem.

2 (Dt 22:8; Mt 5:28) One evening when David arose from his bed

and was walking on the roof of the king's house, from the roof

he saw a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful.

3 (2Sa 23:39; 1Ch 3:5) So, David sent someone to inquire about the woman.

And it was asked, "Is this not Bathsheba the daughter of Eliam,

the wife of Uriah the Hittite?"

4 (Lev 18:19; Jas 1:14-15) So David sent messengers, and took her;

and she came to him, and he lay with her. When she had purified

herself from her uncleanness, she returned to her house.

5 (Dt 22:22) The woman conceived. So she sent a message

and reported to David, "I am pregnant."

6 Then David sent an order to Joab, "Send Uriah the Hittite to me."

So, Joab sent Uriah to David.

7 (Ge 37:14; 1Sa 17:22) When Uriah came to him, David asked

about the welfare of Joab, the people, and the fighting.

8 (Ge 18:4) Then David said to Uriah, "Go down to your house. Wash your feet."

So Uriah left the house of the king, and a gift from the king followed him.

9 But Uriah slept at the entrance of the house of the king with all

of the servants of his lord; he did not go down to his house.

10 When they reported to David, saying, "Uriah did not go down to his house,"

David said to Uriah, "Have you not come from a journey?

Why did you not go down to your house?"

11 (2Sa 7:2; 7:6) Uriah responded to David, "The ark, Israel, and Judah dwell

in make shift shelters. My lord Joab and the officers of my lord are camping

in the open field. But I may enter my house to eat, to drink,

and to sleep with my wife? As you live and as your soul lives,

I will not do this thing!"

12 So David said to Uriah, "Remain here another day, and I will send you back

tomorrow." Uriah remained in Jerusalem that day and the following day.

13 Now David invited him to eat in his presence, and he drank until he got

Uriah drunk. In the evening, he went to lie down in his lodging

with the servants of his lord, but he did not go down to his house.

14 (1Ki 21:8-10) That morning, David wrote a message to Joab

and sent it by way of Uriah.

15 (2Sa 12:9) He wrote in the message, "Send Uriah to the front of the line

where the fighting is heaviest then withdraw from him,

so that he may be struck down and die."

16 So as Joab was besieging the city, he stationed Uriah in a place

where he knew fierce men were.

17 When the men of the city came out, they fought with Joab,

and some people among those who served David fell;

Uriah the Hittite died among them.

18 Joab sent word to inform David of all of the events of the battle.

19 He instructed the messenger, "When you finish telling the king

all the details of the battle,

20 if his anger rises and he says to you, 'Why did you approach

so near to the city? Did you not know that they might shoot

from the city wall?

21 Who killed Abimelek the son of Jerub-Besheth?

Did not a woman throw an upper millstone on him from the city wall

so that he died at Thebez? Why did you approach so near to the city wall?'

You shall then say, 'Additionally your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead.' "

22 So the messenger departed and came to report to David everything that Joab

had sent with him.

23 The messenger reported to David, "The men prevailed over us

when they came out against us in the open field, but we drove them

back to the entrance of the gate.

24 Then the archers shot at your servants from upon the city wall,

and some of those who serve the king are dead.

Even your servant Uriah the Hittite died."

25 So David replied to the messenger, "Thus you shall report to Joab,

'Do not allow this thing to dismay you, for the sword devours one as well

as another. Sustain your attack against the city and bring it to ruin.'

Encourage him with this reply."

26 When the wife of Uriah heard that her husband was dead,

she mourned for her husband.

27 (2Sa 12:9; Ps 51:4-5) When the time of mourning was concluded,

David sent for her and brought her to his house. She became his wife

and bore him a son.

But the thing that David had done was displeasing to the Lord.

2 Samuel 11

[1] And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings

go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all

Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But

David tarried still at Jerusalem.

[2] And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his

bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw

a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.

[3] And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this

Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?

[4] And David sent messengers, and took her; and she came in unto him, and

he lay with her; for she was purified from her uncleanness: and she returned

unto her house.

[5] And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I am with

child.

[6] And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent

Uriah to David.

[7] And when Uriah was come unto him, David demanded of him how Joab did,

and how the people did, and how the war prospered.

[8] And David said to Uriah, Go down to thy house, and wash thy feet. And

Uriah departed out of the king's house, and there followed him a mess of

meat from the king.

[9] But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of

his lord, and went not down to his house.

[10] And when they had told David, saying, Uriah went not down unto his

house, David said unto Uriah, Camest thou not from thy journey? why then

didst thou not go down unto thine house?

[11] And Uriah said unto David, The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in

tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the

open fields; shall I then go into mine house, to eat and to drink, and to

lie with my wife? as thou livest, and as thy soul liveth, I will not do this

thing.

[12] And David said to Uriah, Tarry here to day also, and to morrow I will

let thee depart. So Uriah abode in Jerusalem that day, and the morrow.

[13] And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he

made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants

of his lord, but went not down to his house.

[14] And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab,

and sent it by the hand of Uriah.

[15] And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of

the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die.

[16] And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned

Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.

[17] And the men of the city went out, and fought with Joab: and there fell

some of the people of the servants of David; and Uriah the Hittite died

also.

[18] Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war;

[19] And charged the messenger, saying, When thou hast made an end of

telling the matters of the war unto the king,

[20] And if so be that the king's wrath arise, and he say unto thee,

Wherefore approached ye so nigh unto the city when ye did fight? knew ye not

that they would shoot from the wall?

[21] Who smote Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth? did not a woman cast a

piece of a millstone upon him from the wall, that he died in Thebez? why

went ye nigh the wall? then say thou, Thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead

also.

[22] So the messenger went, and came and shewed David all that Joab had sent

him for.

[23] And the messenger said unto David, Surely the men prevailed against us,

and came out unto us into the field, and we were upon them even unto the

entering of the gate.

[24] And the shooters shot from off the wall upon thy servants; and some of

the king's servants be dead, and thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.

[25] Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let

not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as

another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and

encourage thou him.

[26] And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she

mourned for her husband.

[27] And when the mourning was past, David sent and fetched her to his

house, and she became his wife, and bare him a son. But the thing that David

had done displeased the LORD.

2 SAMUEL 12

Nathan Rebukes David

1Ch 20:1-3

1 (1Ki 20:35-41) The Lord sent Nathan to David. He came to him and said,

"There were two men in a certain city. One was wealthy,

but the other was poor.

2 The wealthy man had a very large flock and herd,

3 (2Sa 11:3) but the poor man had nothing except a single small ewe lamb

that he had acquired. He nourished it and raised it together with himself

and his sons. From his crumbs, it would eat; from his cup, it would drink;

and in his arms it would lie. It was like a daughter to him.

4 "There came a visitor to the wealthy man, but he was unwilling to take

from his own flock or herd to prepare a meal for the wanderer

who had come to him. Instead he took the poor man's ewe lamb

and prepared food for the wanderer who had come to him."

5 (1Sa 26:16) David became very angry because of this man. He said to Nathan,

"As the Lord lives, the man who did this deserves to die.

6 (Ex 22:1; Lk 19:8) And he shall restore the lamb fourfold,

because he did this thing, and because he had no pity."

7 (1Sa 16:13) Then Nathan told David, "You are this man! Thus says the Lord,

the God of Israel: I anointed you as king over Israel and I rescued you from

the hand of Saul.

8 I gave to you your master's house and your master's wives into your arms,

and I gave to you the house of Israel and Judah. If this were too little,

I would have continued to do for you much more.

9 (1Sa 15:19; 15:23) Why have you despised the word of the Lord by doing

evil in His sight? You struck down Uriah the Hittite with the sword,

and you took his wife as a wife for yourself. You killed him with the sword

of the Ammonites.

10 (2Sa 18:14-15) Now the sword will never depart from your house,

because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite

to be your wife.

11 (Dt 28:30; 2Sa 16:21-22) "Thus says the Lord: See, I will raise up trouble

against you from within your own house. I will take your wives before

your eyes and will give them to your neighbour, and he will lie

with your wives in broad daylight.

12 (2Sa 16:22) Although you did it secretly, I will do this thing before

all of Israel, and under the sun."

13 (2Sa 24:10; Lev 20:10) Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned

against the Lord." Nathan said to David, "Now the Lord has put away

your sin; you shall not die.

14 (Isa 52:5; Ro 2:24) Nevertheless, because by this deed you have utterly

scorned the Lord, the child who is born to you shall die."

2 Samuel 12

[1] And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto

him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.

[2] The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:

[3] But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had

bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his

children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in

his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.

[4] And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of

his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was

come unto him; but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man that

was come to him.

[5] And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to

Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely

die:

[6] And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and

because he had no pity.

[7] And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of

Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the

hand of Saul;

[8] And I gave thee thy master's house, and thy master's wives into thy

bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been

too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.

[9] Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in

his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken

his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children

of Ammon.

[10] Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because

thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be

thy wife.

[11] Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of

thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them

unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this

sun.

[12] For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel,

and before the sun.

[13] And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan

said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.

[14] Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the

enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee

shall surely die.

PSALMS 51

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the Prophet came to him,

after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

1 Have mercy on me, O God,

according to Your lovingkindness;

according to the abundance of Your compassion,

blot out my transgressions.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,

and cleanse me from my sin.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For I acknowledge my transgressions,

and my sin is ever before me.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Against You, You only, have I sinned,

and done this evil in Your sight,

so that You are justified when You speak,

and You are blameless when You judge.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I was brought forth in iniquity,

and in sin my mother conceived me.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) You desire truth in the inward parts,

and in the hidden part You make me to know wisdom.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;

wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Make me to hear joy and gladness,

that the bones that You have broken may rejoice.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Hide Your face from my sins,

and blot out all my iniquities.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Create in me a clean heart, O God,

and renew a right spirit within me.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not cast me away from Your presence,

and do not take Your Holy Spirit fromme.

12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,

and uphold me with Your willing spirit.

13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways,

and sinners will return to You.

14 Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God,

God of my salvation,

and my tongue will sing aloud of Your righteousness.

15 O Lord, open my lips,

and my mouth will declare Your praise.

16 For You do not desire sacrifice, or I would give it;

You do not delight in burnt offering.

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;

a broken and a contrite heart,

O God, You will not despise.

18 Do good to Zion in Your good pleasure;

build the walls of Jerusalem.

19 Then You will be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness,

with burnt offering and whole burnt offering;

then they will offer young bulls on Your altar.

Psalm 51

[1] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according

unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

[2] Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

[3] For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

[4] Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight:

that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou

judgest.

[5] Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

[6] Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part

thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

[7] Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be

whiter than snow.

[8] Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken

may rejoice.

[9] Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.

[10] Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

[11] Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from

me.

[12] Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free

spirit.

[13] Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be

converted unto thee.

[14] Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and

my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.

[15] O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

[16] For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest

not in burnt offering.

[17] The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite

heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

[18] Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of

Jerusalem.

[19] Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with

burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon

thine altar.

2 SAMUEL 12

15 (1Sa 25:38) Then Nathan went to his house. The Lord struck the child

that the wife of Uriah had born for David, and he became sick.

16 (2Sa 13:31) David entreated God on behalf of the child.

He fasted for a period, and he would go in and lie throughout the night

on the ground.

17 (2Sa 3:35) The elders of his house stood beside him to rouse him

from the ground, but he was not willing, nor would he consume

food with them.

18 The child died on the seventh day, and the servants of David

were afraid to tell him that the child had died. They said,

"When the child was alive, we would speak to him,

but he would not acknowledge our voices.

Now how can we say to him, 'The child is dead'? He may do harm."

19 When David noticed that his servants were whispering to one another,

he perceived that the child was dead.

So he asked his servants, "Is the child dead?"

They said, "He is dead."

20 (Job 1:20; Ru 3:3) So David arose from the ground, washed,

anointed himself, and changed his garments. Then he entered the house

of the Lord and worshipped. He then went in to his own house.

When he asked, they set down food for him and ate.

21 His servants said to him, "What is this thing you have done?

You fasted and wept for the sake of the living child,

but when the child died, you arose and ate food."

22 (Isa 38:1-3; 38:5) He explained, "As long as the child was alive,

I fasted and wept because I thought, 'Who knows?

The Lord may be gracious to me, so that the child may live.'

23 (Ge 37:35; Job 7:8-10) But now he is dead. Why should I fast?

Am I able to bring him back again? I will go to him,

but he will not return to me."

2 Samuel 12

[15] And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that

Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick.

[16] David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went

in, and lay all night upon the earth.

[17] And the elders of his house arose, and went to him, to raise him up

from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.

[18] And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the

servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said,

Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not

hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that

the child is dead?

[19] But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that

the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child

dead? And they said, He is dead.

[20] Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and

changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped:

then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before

him, and he did eat.

[21] Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast

done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when

the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread.

[22] And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I

said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may

live?

[23] But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back

again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.

The Birth of Solomon

24 (Mt 1:6) Then David comforted Bathsheba, his wife. He went to her

and lay with her, so that she conceived a son. They named him Solomon,

and the Lord loved him.

25 (Ne 13:26) So He sent a word by way of the prophet Nathan that he should

be named Jedidiah for the sake of the Lord.

[24] And David comforted Bath-sheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay

with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD

loved him.

[25] And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name

Jedidiah, because of the LORD.

2) Our Daily Bread for 11 May 20254

A Mom Looks Back

Genesis 29:31-35

Jacob's Children

31 When the Lord saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb,

but Rachel was barren. 32 Leah conceived and gave birth to a son,

and she called his name Reuben, for she said,

"Surely the Lord has looked upon my affliction.

Now therefore my husband will love me."

33 She conceived again and gave birth to a son and said,

"Because the Lord has heard that I was unloved,

He has therefore given me this son also." Then she called his name Simeon.

34 She conceived again and gave birth to a son and said,

"Now this time my husband will be joined to me,

because I have borne him three sons." Therefore his name was called Levi.

35 She conceived again and gave birth to a son, and she said,

"Now I will praise the Lord!" Therefore she called his name Judah.

Then she stopped giving birth.

[31] And when the LORD saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but

Rachel was barren.

[32] And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for

she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my

husband will love me.

[33] And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD

hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and

she called his name Simeon.

[34] And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will

my husband be joined unto me, because I have born him three sons: therefore

was his name called Levi.

[35] And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I

praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing.

"I really didn't like Mother's Day," said Donna, a mom of three. "It brought

back to me all the inadequacies and failures I felt and feel as a mother."

Donna started her parenting life with high expectations. Reality lowered

the bar. "Being a mother was really the hardest thing I ever did," she said.

And one particular child "pushed every button I had."

When God chose Leah to be a matriarch of Israel, no doubt she had high

expectations for each of her children. She gave her first four sons

names with relevance to her difficult situation (Genesis 29:32-35).

Yet when it comes to dark stories in the Bible, these sons have

starring roles as the bad guys. Some were guilty as murderers

(34:24-30) and slavers (37:17-28). Leah's son Judah is the villain

in one of the uglier accounts in Scripture (ch. 38).

How like God to bring the Messiah through

Leah's descendants - including Judah. In the most difficult

circumstances and through the most unexpected people,

God works out redemption.

Donna learned this too. As she faced all her parenting challenges,

she never found an answer "except to keep going and keep praying."

And that kid who pushed all her buttons? He’s grown now, and he

loves and respects his mom. Looking back, Donna says, "Perhaps he was

sent to me to teach me something about myself and something about my God."

Reflect & Pray

Where have you sensed the keenest disappointments in your life?

What do you find you're learning about God through this?

Heavenly Father, please help me to trust You in everything.

Find out how to share in God's joy by reading

Learning the Joy of the Lord by Reclaim Today.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 1 Hard Bargain

Mark 11:24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I'd give him half!"

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

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

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

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

aren't answered in the way we expected.

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

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

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

commanding forgiveness, discussing his authority. The condition for

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

is fulfilling the will and purpose of God.

Such a condition for powerful prayers involves much more than attaching

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

on new dimensions.

Application

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

b) What changes need to take place in my life

so that I might pray with greater power?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Proverbs 22:7

7 The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

7 The rich ruleth over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender.

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

When you are Saddened by Loss

John 14:1 - 7

1 "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God. Believe also in Me.

2 In My Father's house are many dwelling places.

If it were not so, I would have told you.

I am going to prepare a place for you.

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again

and receive you to Myself,

that where I am, you may be also.

4 You know where I am going, and you know the way."

5 Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know

where You are going. How can we know the way?"

6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth,

and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

7 If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.

From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."

1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so,

I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,

and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest;

and how can we know the way?

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also:

and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

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?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

11th Day of the Month

a) Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and in Canada.

(

Ps 86:12

12 I will give You thanks, O Lord my God, with all my heart,

and I will glorify Your name forever.

12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart:

And I will glorify thy name for evermore.

John 12:28

28 "Father, glorify Your name."

Then a voice came from heaven, saying,

"I have glorified it, and will glorify it again."

28 Father, glorify thy name.

Then came there a voice from heaven, saying,

I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

)

b) Pray for the province of New Brunswick

I) Pray for the leaders of New Brunswick, that God's Spirit would influence

then to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.

( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

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

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

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of

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

and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses beaming forth

the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding

the Hope Campaign and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord Jesus to put Him as forefront of Faith.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be humble and repentant in Power.

Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, please help me

to trust You in everything."

Pray to the Lord and pray to be neither borrower nor lender.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know how to pray purposefully.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Jesus is preparing a

place for you in Heaven.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.

Pray for God's name to be glorified in your life, home, neighbourhood,

city or community, and your nation.

Pray for Bible translation work in Dhiveli,

the language of the Maldivian people.

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

Day 130 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 10 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Saturday, May 10. 2025

Day 130, 10 May 2025

1) Psalms 65,66,67,69,70

PSALMS 65

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David. A Song.

1 Praise awaits You, O God, in Zion;

and to You a vow will be fulfilled.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) O You who hears prayer,

to You all flesh will come.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Iniquities are stronger than me;

as for our transgressions, You atone for them.

4 ( Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Blessed is the man You choose and allow to draw near;

he will dwell in Your courts.

We will be satisfied with the goodness of Your house,

even of Your holy temple.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) In righteousness You will answer us gloriously,

O God of our salvation,

You, who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth,

and of those who are afar off on the sea;

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) who established the mountains by His strength,

being clothed with might;

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) who stills the noise of the seas,

the noise of their waves,

and the tumult of peoples.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Those who dwell in the uttermost parts

are in awe because of Your signs;

You make the going out of the morning and evening rejoice.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 ) You visit the earth, and water it;

You enrich it

with the river of God, which is full of water;

You prepare their grain,

for thus You have established it.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) You water its furrows abundantly;

You settle its ridges;

You soften it with showers;

You bless its sprouting.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) You crown the year with Your goodness,

and Your paths drip abundance.

12 They drip on the pastures of the wilderness,

and the hills clothe themselves with rejoicing.

13 The pastures are clothed with flocks;

the valleys also are covered with grain;

they shout for joy, they also sing.

Psalm 65

[1] Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be

performed.

[2] O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.

[3] Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt

purge them away.

[4] Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto

thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the

goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.

[5] By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our

salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them

that are afar off upon the sea:

[6] Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with

power:

[7] Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the

tumult of the people.

[8] They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens:

thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.

[9] Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with

the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when

thou hast so provided for it.

[10] Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows

thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing

thereof.

[11] Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.

[12] They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills

rejoice on every side.

[13] The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over

with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.

PSALMS 66

For the Music Director. A Song. A Psalm.

1 Shout joyfully to God, all you lands!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2)Sing out the glory of His name;

make His praise glorious.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Say to God, "How awesome are Your works!

Through the greatness of Your power

Your enemies cringe before You.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8 ) All the earth will worship You

and will sing to You;

they will sing to Your name." Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Come and see the works of God;

He is awesome in His doings toward mankind.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) He turned the sea into dry land;

they crossed the river on foot;

there we rejoiced in Him.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He rules by His power forever;

His eyes keep watch on the nations;

do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Oh, bless our God, you people,

and make the voice of His praise to be heard,

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) who keeps our soul among the living,

and does not allow our feet to slip.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) For You, O God, have proved us;

You have refined us, as silver is refined.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) You brought us into the net;

You placed distress on our backs.

12 You have allowed people to ride over our heads;

we went through fire and through water;

but You brought us out into a well-watered place.

13 I will go into Your house with burnt offerings;

I will fulfill my vows to You,

14which my lips have uttered,

and my mouth spoke when I was in trouble.

15 I will offer You burnt sacrifices of fat animals,

with the incense of rams;

I will offer bulls with goats. Selah

16 Come and hear, all you who fear God,

and I will declare what He has done for my soul.

17 I cried to Him with my mouth,

and He was extolled with my tongue.

18 If I regard iniquity in my heart,

the Lord will not hear me;

19 but certainly God has heard me;

He has attended to the voice of my prayer.

20 Blessed be God,

who has not turned away my prayer,

nor His mercy from me.

Psalm 66

[1] Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:

[2] Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.

[3] Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness

of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

[4] All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall

sing to thy name. Selah.

[5] Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the

children of men.

[6] He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot:

there did we rejoice in him.

[7] He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not

the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

[8] O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be

heard:

[9] Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.

[10] For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is

tried.

[11] Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.

[12] Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and

through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

[13] I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,

[14] Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in

trouble.

[15] I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense

of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.

[16] Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath

done for my soul.

[17] I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.

[18] If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:

[19] But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my

prayer.

[20] Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy

from me.

PSALMS 67

For the Music Director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song.

1 May God be gracious to us, and bless us,

and cause His face to shine on us; Selah

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) that Your way may be known on earth,

Your salvation among all nations.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Let the peoples praise You, O God;

let all the peoples praise You.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy;

for You will judge the people uprightly,

and lead the nations on earth. Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let the peoples praise You, O God;

let all the peoples praise You.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Then will the earth yield its produce,

and God, our God, will bless us.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) God will bless us,

and all the ends of the earth will fear Him.

Psalm 67

[1] God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon

us; Selah.

[2] That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all

nations.

[3] Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

[4] O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the

people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.

[5] Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

[6] Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God,

shall bless us.

[7] God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.

PSALMS 69

For the Music Director. To the melody of "Lilies." A Psalm of David.

1 Save me, O God!

For the waters have come up to my throat.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I sink in deep mire;

there is no standing place;

I have come into the watery depths,

and a stream overflows me.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) I am weary of my crying;

my throat is parched;

my eyes fail

while I wait for my God.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Those who hate me without cause

are more than the hairs of my head;

they are mighty

who would destroy me, being my wrongful enemies,

so that I must pay back

what I did not steal.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) O God, You know my folly,

and my sins are not hidden from You.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) May those who wait on You,

O Lord God of Hosts,

not be ashamed because of me;

may those who seek You

not be humiliated because of me,

O God of Israel.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Because for Your sake I have endured insult;

humiliation has covered my face.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I have become estranged to my relatives,

and a foreigner to my mother's children;

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) for the zeal of Your house has consumedme,

and the insults of those who insulted You fell on me.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) When I wept with fasting for my soul,

it became an insult to me.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) I also made sackcloth my garment,

and I became a byword to them.

12 Those who sit in the gate speak against me,

and I am the song of the drunkards.

13 But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord;

in an acceptable time, O God,

in the abundance of Your mercy,

answer me in the truth of Your salvation.

14 Deliver me out of the mire

that I may not sink;

may I be delivered from those who hateme,

and out of the watery depths.

15 May the stream not overflow me;

neither may the deep swallow me up,

nor the pit close its mouth on me.

16 Answer me, O Lord, for Your lovingkindness is good;

turn Your face to me according to the abundance of Your tender mercies.

17 Do not hide Your face from Your servant,

for I am in trouble; answer me quickly.

18 Draw near to my soul, and redeem it;

deliver me because of my enemies.

19 You have known how I am insulted, and my shame and my dishonor;

my adversaries are all before You.

20 Insults have broken my heart,

and I am sick;

and I looked for some to take pity, but there was none;

and for comforters, but I found none.

21 They also gave me poison for my food,

and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.

22 May their table become a snare before them,

and may security become a trap.

23 May their eyes be darkened so they do not see,

and make their sides shake continually.

24 Pour out Your indignation on them,

and may Your wrathful anger overtake them.

25 May their habitation be desolate,

and may no one dwell in their tents.

26 For they persecute him whom You have struck down,

and they recount the pain of those You have wounded.

27 Add punishment to their iniquity,

and do not let them come into Your righteousness.

28 Let them be blotted out of the book of the living,

and not be written along with the righteous.

29 But I am poor and in pain;

may Your salvation, O God, set me secure on high.

30 I will praise the name of God with a song,

and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.

31 This also will please the Lord

more than an ox or bull with horns and hoofs.

32 The humble will see this and be glad;

and you who seek God, may your heart live.

33 For the Lord hears the poor,

and does not despise His prisoners.

34 Let heaven and earth praise Him,

the seas and everything that moves in them.

35 For God will save Zion,

and will build the cities of Judah;

that they may dwell there, and take possession of it.

36 The descendants of His servants will inherit it;

and those who love His name will dwell in it.

Psalm 69

[1] Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.

[2] I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep

waters, where the floods overflow me.

[3] I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait

for my God.

[4] They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head:

they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then

I restored that which I took not away.

[5] O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.

[6] Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my

sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of

Israel.

[7] Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.

[8] I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother's

children.

[9] For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them

that reproached thee are fallen upon me.

[10] When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my

reproach.

[11] I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them.

[12] They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the

drunkards.

[13] But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O

God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.

[14] Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered

from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.

[15] Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up,

and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.

[16] Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according

to the multitude of thy tender mercies.

[17] And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me

speedily.

[18] Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine

enemies.

[19] Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine

adversaries are all before thee.

[20] Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked

for some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found

none.

[21] They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me

vinegar to drink.

[22] Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have

been for their welfare, let it become a trap.

[23] Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins

continually to shake.

[24] Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take

hold of them.

[25] Let their habitation be desolate; and let none dwell in their tents.

[26] For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the

grief of those whom thou hast wounded.

[27] Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy

righteousness.

[28] Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written

with the righteous.

[29] But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on

high.

[30] I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with

thanksgiving.

[31] This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath

horns and hoofs.

[32] The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that

seek God.

[33] For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.

[34] Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and everything that

moveth therein.

[35] For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they

may dwell there, and have it in possession.

[36] The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his

name shall dwell therein.

PSALMS 70

Ps 40:13-17

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David. To bring remembrance.

1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me!

Make haste to help me, O Lord.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) May those who seek my life

be ashamed and confused;

may those who desire my harm

be driven back and humiliated.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) May they turn back as a consequence of their shame

who say "Aha! Aha!"

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) May all those who seek You

rejoice and be glad in You;

and may those who love Your salvation continually say,

"God be magnified!"

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) But I am poor and needy;

make haste to me, O God!

You are my help and my deliverer;

O Lord, do not delay!

Psalm 70

[1] Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD.

[2] Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be

turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.

[3] Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.

[4] Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such

as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

[5] But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and

my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying.

2) Our Daily Bread for 10 May 2025 titled

Living with Full Faith

1 Peter 1:3-9

A Living Hope

3 (1Co 15:20; 2Co 1:3) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

who according to His abundant mercy has given us a new birth into a living

hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

4 (Col 1:5; 2Ti 4:8) to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that does

not fade away, kept in heaven for you,

5 (Eph 2:8) who are protected by the power of God through faith for

a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 (Jas 1:2; Isa 61:3; Ro 5:2) In this you greatly rejoice, even though now,

if for a little while, you have had to suffer various trials,

7 (Job 23:10; Pr 17:3; Isa 48:10) in order that the genuineness of your faith,

which is more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tried by fire,

may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus

Christ,

8 (Jn 20:29; Heb 11:27) whom, having not seen, you love; and in whom, though

you do not see Him now, you believe and you rejoice with joy unspeakable and

full of glory,

9 (Ro 6:22) receiving as the result of your faith the salvation of your souls.

[3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according

to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the

resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

[4] To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not

away, reserved in heaven for you,

[5] Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to

be revealed in the last time.

[6] Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are

in heaviness through manifold temptations:

[7] That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that

perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and

honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

[8] Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet

believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

[9] Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

Thousands of people around the world prayed for Sethie's three-year-old son,

who'd been hospitalised for months. When doctors said Shiloh had "no

meaningful brain activity," Sethie called me. "Sometimes, I'm scared I'm not

living with full faith," she said. "I know God can heal Shiloh and let him

come home with us. I'm also at peace if God heals him by taking him

to heaven." Assuring her that God understands like no one else can, I said,

"You've surrendered to God. That is full faith!" A few days later, God took

her precious son to heaven. Though struggling with the grief of losing him,

Sethie thanked God and the many people who prayed. She said,

"I believe God is still good and still God."

In this world, until Jesus comes again, we'll "suffer grief in all kinds

of trials" (1 Peter 1:6). We'll need to process real emotions caused

by real pain. However, everyone who experiences "new birth" in Christ (v. 3)

can be anchored in life by love for Jesus and be "filled with an inexpressible

and glorious joy" (v.

. The end result of our faith in Christ is this:

"the salvation of [our] souls" (v. 9).

The Holy Spirit empowers us to have full faith - living with

our prayers and our situations confidently surrendered to Christ.

Reflect & Pray

When has God helped you rejoice in the hope of salvation in Jesus

while facing devastating circumstances? How has your confidence

in Him changed the way you pray?

Dear Jesus, please help me trust You

as I wait for Your promised return when You'll make all things new.

For further study, read A Season of Suffering - Meeting Jesus in Our Pain.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

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

Is 52:7

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

who proclaims peace, who brings good news of happiness,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

and the resultant message: "Your God reigns!"

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

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

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

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

proclaimed: Life is not unmanageable. Our God Reigns!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Application

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

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

4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland

Deut 28:11

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

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

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

to your fathers to give you.

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

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

which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.

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

When you are lonely

1 John 4:16b-18

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

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

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

so are we in this world.

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

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

Whoever fears is not perfect in love.

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

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

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

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

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

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

10th Day of the Month

a) Pray for Canadians from Coast to Coast to Coast, that the reality of

Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.

(

John 3:16

16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1:18)

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,

that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life."

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that

whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

)

b) Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,

soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to remember His power as Creator and Victor.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Jesus, please help me trust You

as I wait for Your promised return when You'll make all things new."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Jesus Christ is in total control.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Lord Jesus as provider.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Lord Jesus as love.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.

Pray for your fellow national, that the reality of

Jesus's sacrifice and love will touch them personally.

Pray for students, that the Lord will grant them protection of body,

soul, mind and spirit and fill them with godly desires and true hope.

Pray that Yahweh will provide more translators to work on Bible translations

in Comoros's native language.

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

Day 129 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 9 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Friday, May 9. 2025

Day 130, 9 May 2024

1) 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 19, Psalms 20

2 Samuel 10

2 SAMUEL 10

David Defeats the Ammonites and Arameans

1Ch 19:1-19

1 After this, the king of the Ammonites died, and Hanun his son

reigned in his stead.

2 (1Sa 11:1) David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash,

as his father showed kindness to me." So David sent a message by way

of his servants to comfort him concerning his father, and the servants

of David went to the land of the Ammonites.

3 (Ge 42:9; 42:16) But the Ammonite officials said to Hanun, their lord,

"Has David honored your father in your eyes by sending comforters to you?

Was it not in an effort to search out the city, to scout it in order

to overthrow it, that he sent his servants to you?"

4 (Isa 20:4; 15:2) So Hanun seized the servants of David, shaved half

of the beard of each, cut their robes in half so that they were exposed,

and sent them away.

5 When they reported what had happened to David, he sent messengers

to meet them, because the men were severely ashamed.

The king instructed them, "Remain at Jericho until your beards

have regrown, then return."

6 (2Sa 8:3; 8:5) When the Ammonites saw that they had become odious to David,

the Ammonites sent and hired the Arameans of Beth Rehob and the Arameans

of Zobah, 20000 foot soldiers, and from the king of Maakah, 1000 men,

and from Tob, 12000 men.

7 When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army with the warriors.

8 (2Sa 10:6) The Ammonites came out and drew up in battle formation

at the entrance of the gate. But the Arameans of Zobah, Rehob, Tob, a

nd Maakah were by themselves in the open field.

9 When Joab saw that the battlefronts were both before and behind him,

he selected some from the best men in Israel and lined them up opposite Aram.

10 The remainder of the people he placed under the charge of Abishai

his brother, and lined them up opposite the Ammonites.

11 Then he said, "If Aram starts to prevail over me, you shall help me,

but if the Ammonites begin to prevail over you, then I will come to help you.

12 (Dt 31:6; 1Sa 3:18) Be strong and let us fight with resolve

for the sake of our people and the cities of our God.

May the Lord do what seems good to Him."

13 (1Ki 20:13-21) Joab advanced the people that were with him to fight

against Aram, and they retreated from before him.

14 When the Ammonites realized that Aram had fled, they retreated

from before Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab turned away

from fighting against the Ammonites, and he came to Jerusalem.

15 When Aram saw that they had been defeated by Israel,

they assembled together.

161 (Ch 19:16; 2Sa 8:3-8) Hadadezer sent for and summoned the Arameans

who were beyond the River,Euphrates River. and they came to Helam.

Shobak the commander of the army of Hadadezer led them.

17 When David was informed of this, he assembled all of Israel.

They crossed over the Jordan and came to Helam. Aram was drawn up

in formation opposite David, and they fought against him.

18 (1Ch 19:18) Aram retreated before Israel. David killed 700 charioteers,

40000 horsemen from Aram, and wounded Shobak the commander

of the army so that he died there.

19 (2Sa 8:6) When all of the kings who were subject to Hadadezer

realized that they were being defeated by Israel,

they made peace with Israel and became subject to them.

From then on, Aram was fearful of further helping the Ammonites.

2 Samuel 10

[1] And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon

died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead.

[2] Then said David, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as

his father shewed kindness unto me. And David sent to comfort him by the

hand of his servants for his father. And David's servants came into the land

of the children of Ammon.

[3] And the princes of the children of Ammon said unto Hanun their lord,

Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent

comforters unto thee? hath not David rather sent his servants unto thee, to

search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it?

[4] Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved off the one half of

their beards, and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their

buttocks, and sent them away.

[5] When they told it unto David, he sent to meet them, because the men were

greatly ashamed: and the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be

grown, and then return.

[6] And when the children of Ammon saw that they stank before David, the

children of Ammon sent and hired the Syrians of Beth-rehob, and the Syrians

of Zoba, twenty thousand footmen, and of king Maacah a thousand men, and of

Ish-tob twelve thousand men.

[7] And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty

men.

[8] And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the

entering in of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba, and of Rehob, and Ish-tob,

and Maacah, were by themselves in the field.

[9] When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and

behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array

against the Syrians:

[10] And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of Abishai his

brother, that he might put them in array against the children of Ammon.

[11] And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help

me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will come

and help thee.

[12] Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the

cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.

[13] And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto the battle

against the Syrians: and they fled before him.

[14] And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then

fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned

from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.

[15] And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before Israel, they

gathered themselves together.

[16] And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the

river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of

Hadarezer went before them.

[17] And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed

over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array

against David, and fought with him.

[18] And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew the men of seven

hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote

Shobach the captain of their host, who died there.

[19] And when all the kings that were servants to Hadarezer saw that they

were smitten before Israel, they made peace with Israel, and served them. So

the Syrians feared to help the children of Ammon any more.

1 Chronicles 19

1 CHRONICLES 19

David Defeats the Ammonites

2Sa 10:1-19

1 Now it happened after this that Nahash the king of the Ammonites

died, and his son reigned in his place.

2 Then David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash,

because his father showed kindness to me." So David sent messengers

to comfort him concerning his father. And David's servants came

to Hanun in the land of the Ammonites to comfort him.

3 But the leaders of the Ammonites said to Hanun,

"Do you think that David is honoring your father because he sent consolers?

Have not his servants come to you to search and to overthrow

and to spy out the land?"

4 So Hanun took the servants of David, shaved them, cut their garments

in half as far as the hip, and sent them away.

5 Then some came and told David about the men, so he sent to meet them,

for the men were greatly humiliated. The king said,

"Remain in Jericho until your beards grow full, and then return."

6 (Ge 34:30; 2Sa 10:6) When the Ammonites saw that they had become a stench

to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent one thousand talents

[About 38 tons, or 34 metric tons.] of silver to hire chariots and horsemen

from Aram Naharaim, Aram Maakah, and Zobah.

7 (Nu 21:30; Jos 13:9) So they hired for themselves t32000 chariots,

with the king of Maakah and his people. They camped before Medeba

as the Ammonites gathered from their cities to go out to war.

8When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army of the mighty men.

9 So the Ammonites went out and formed ranks for battle at the entrance

to the city while the kings who had come were

by themselves in the open country.

10 When Joab saw the battle line was drawn in front of him and behind him,

he chose some of the best men in Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans.

11 (1Ch 18:12) The rest of the people he placed in the charge

of his brother Abishai, and they took up positions to engage the Ammonites.

12 Then he said, "If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you will come

help me, but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will come help you.

13 Take courage, and let us prove worthy of our people

and the cities of our God. May the Lord do what seems right to Him."

14 So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to the Arameans

for battle, and they fled before him.

15 When the Ammonites saw the Arameans fleeing, they also fled before

Abishai his brother and entered the city. So Joab returned to Jerusalem.

16 (2Sa 10:1) 6When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel,

they sent messengers and summoned the Arameans who were beyond '

he River,Euphrates River. and Shophak, the commander of Hadadezer's

army went before them.

17 When David was told about it, he gathered all Israel, crossed

over the Jordan, and came against them. He divided his ranks

and prepared to engage the Arameans in battle, so they fought against him.

18 (2 Sa 10:18) But the Arameans fled before Israel,

and David killed 7000 chariot drivers and 40000 infantry men of the Arameans,

and killed Shophak, the commander of the army.

19 And when the servants of Hadadezer saw t

hat they were defeated before Israel,

they negotiated peace with David and served him.

So the Arameans were not willing to aid the Ammonites in battle again.

1 CHRONICLES 19

1 Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of

Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.

2 And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash,

because his father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers

to comfort him concerning his father. So the servants of David came

into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him.

3 But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, Thinkest thou that

David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? are

not his servants come unto thee for to search, and to overthrow, and to spy

out the land?

4 Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their

garments in the midst hard by their buttocks, and sent them away.

5 Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served.

And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed.

And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown,

and then return.

6 And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made themselves

odious to David, Hanun and the children of Ammon sent a thousand

talents of silver to hire them chariots and horsemen out of Mesopotamia,

and out of Syria-maachah, and out of Zobah.

7 So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king

of Maachah and his people; who came and pitched before Medeba.

And the children of Ammon gathered themselves together from their cities,

and came to battle.

8 And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty

men.

9 And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before

the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves

in the field.

10 Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind,

he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against

the Syrians.

11 And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai

his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon.

12 And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me:

but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.

13 Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people,

and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good

in his sight.

14 So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians

unto the battle; and they fled before him.

15 And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled,

they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city.

Then Joab came to Jerusalem.

16 And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel,

they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river:

and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.

17 And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan,

and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David

had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.

18 But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians

seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen,

and killed Shophach the captain of the host.

19 And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse

before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants:

neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.

PSALMS 20

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.

1 May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble;

may the name of the God of Jacob defend you;

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) may He send you help from the sanctuary,

and strengthen you from Zion;

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) may He remember all your offerings,

and accept your burnt offering. Selah

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) May He grant you according to your own heart,

and fulfill all your counsel.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5)We will rejoice in your salvation,

and in the name of our God we will set up our banners;

may the Lord fulfill all your petitions.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed;

He will answer him from His holy heaven

with the saving strength of His right hand.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Some trust in chariots, and some in horses,

but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

8 (Job 35:100; Ps 63:6) They are brought down and fallen,

but we arise and stand upright.

9(Ps 38:6; 18:2)Save, Lord!

May the King answer us when we call.

Psalm 20

[1] The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob

defend thee;

[2] Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

[3] Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.

[4] Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

[5] We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set

up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

[6] Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his

holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

[7] Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the

name of the LORD our God.

[8] They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

[9] Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.

2) Our Daily Bread for 9 May 2025 titled

Love's Great Surprise

John 20:11-18

The Appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene

Mk 16:9-11

11 But Mary stood outside at the tomb weeping. As she wept,

she stooped down and looked into the tomb,

12 and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus

had lain, one at the head and one at the feet.

13 (Jn 20:15; 2:4) They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?"

She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord,

and I do not know where they have put Him."

14 (Mt 28:9; Mk 16:9) When she had said this, she turned around

and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus.

15 (Jn 1:38; 18:4) Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?

Whom are you seeking?"

Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him,

"Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have put Him,

and I will take Him away."

16 (Jn 1:38) Jesus said to her, "Mary."

She turned and said to Him, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher).

17 Jesus said to her, "Stop holding on to Me, for I have not

yet ascended to My Father. But go to My brothers and tell them,

'I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.' "

18 (Lk 24:10; Mt 28:10) Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples

that she had seen the Lord and that He had said these things to her.

[11] But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she

stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,

[12] And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the

other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

[13] And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them,

Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid

him.

[14] And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus

standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.

[15] Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She,

supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne

him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

[16] Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him,

Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

[17] Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my

Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father,

and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

[18] Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord,

and that he had spoken these things unto her.

In the classic sports fantasy film Field of Dreams, the character Ray Kinsella

encounters his late father as an athletic younger man. Upon seeing him for

the first time, Ray comments to his wife, Annie, "I only saw him years later

when he was worn down by life. Look at him. . . . What do I say to him?"

The scene raises a question: What would it be like to see someone we have

loved - but now has died - vital and strong again?

Mary Magdalene had that experience when she first met Jesus after He rose

from the dead. Mary was weeping beside the empty tomb when she turned

"and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realise that it was Jesus"

(John 20:14). Why didn't she recognise Him? Perhaps because of the tears

in her eyes or because it "was still dark" (v. 1). More likely, it was

because when she last saw Him, He'd been bloodied and beaten and tortured

to death. She never expected to see Him alive again; He was so alive that

it took time for the magnificent truth to sink in.

Yet there Jesus stood, "raised imperishable" (1 Corinthians 15:42)!

And the moment He called her by name, Mary recognised Him, not only

as her faithful friend and "Teacher" (John 20:16), but also as the risen

Lord of life. God always has ways of astounding us with His wonders.

His conquering death for us is the greatest surprise of all.

Reflect & Pray

How has God surprised you?

How can you share His kindness to you with someone today?

Abba, Father, I praise You for raising Jesus

from the dead! Please help me live in the life You give today!

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 6 Reconciliation

2 Cor 5:18-19

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

and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation,

19 that is, that God was

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

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

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

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

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

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

the word of reconciliation.

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

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

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

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

and gave us the ministry of reconciliation."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

hope that the ultimate outcome will be reconciliation.

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

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

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

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

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

rejection so that we may come to reconciliation.

Application

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

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

reconciliation to them?

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

4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland

Deut 8:18

18 But you must remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you

the ability to get wealth, so that He may establish His covenant which

He swore to your fathers, as it is today.

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

power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto

thy fathers, as it is this day.

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

When you are lonely

PSALMS 25:15-21

15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,

for He will lead my feet from the net.

16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me,

for I am isolated and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;

bring me out of my distresses.

18 Look on my pain and misery,

and forgive all my sins.

19 Consider my enemies, for they are many,

and they hate me with violent hatred.

20 Watch over my life, and deliver me!

Let me not suffer shame,

for I seek refuge in You.

21 Truth and integrity will preserve me

while I wait for You.

15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD;

For he shall pluck my feet out of the net.

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

For I am desolate and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged:

O bring thou me out of my distresses.

18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain;

And forgive all my sins.

19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many;

And they hate me with cruel hatred.

20 O keep my soul, and deliver me:

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

21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me;

For I wait on thee.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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

9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

9th Day of the Month

a) Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.

(

Ps 100

A Psalm of thanksgiving.

1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Serve the Lord with gladness;

come before His presence with singing.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord, He is God;

it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;

we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

and into His courts with praise;

be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For the Lord is good; His mercy endures forever,

and His faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 100

A Psalm of praise.

1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

2 Serve the LORD with gladness: Come before his presence with singing.

3 Know ye that the LORD he is God:

It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;

We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise:

Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting;

And his truth endureth to all generations.

)

b) Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways

to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.

(

1 Chr 12:32

32 (Est 1:13) From the sons of Issachar,

those having understanding of times

and what Israel should do: two hundred of their captains

with all their brothers at their command.

32 And of the children of Issachar,

which were men that had understanding of the times,

to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred;

and all their brethren were at their commandment

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to deliver you from your enemies.

Pray to the Lord: "Abba, Father, I praise You for raising Jesus

from the dead! Please help me live in the life You give today!"

Pray to the Lord and pray to know be ministers of reconcilation in His Name.

Pray to the Lord and pray to honour His covenant.

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

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Pray a prayer of thanksgiving throughout

the day for God's unfailing love, Mercy, compassion,

faithfulness and provision.

Pray that the Lord will lead the Church in finding ways

to wisely and effectively respond to pressing social issues.

May there be opportunities to share the Gospel message with Tajik children,

which is presently prohibited by law.

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

Day 128 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 8 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Thursday, May 8. 2025

Day 128, 8 May 2025

1)Psalms 50, 53,75

Psalms 50

A Psalm of Asaph.

1 The Mighty One, God, is the Lord;

He has spoken and summoned the earth

from the rising of the sun to its setting.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty,

God has shined.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Our God will come, and will not keep silent;

a fire consumes before Him,

and a strong tempest is around Him.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He calls to the heavens above,

and to the earth, that He may judge His people:

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) "Gather My faithful ones together to Me,

those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice."

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The heavens will declare His righteousness,

for God Himself is judge. Selah

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) "Hear, O My people, and I will speak,

O Israel, and I will testify against you;

I am God, even your God.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will not reprove you for your sacrifices

or for your burnt offerings that are continually before Me.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) I will take no young bull out of your house,

nor male goats out of your folds.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) For every wild animal of the forest is Mine,

and the cattle on a thousand hills.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) I know every bird of the mountains,

and the creatures that move in the field are Mine.

12 If I were hungry, I would not tell you;

for the world is Mine, and all its fullness.

13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls,

or drink the blood of goats?

14 Sacrifice a thank offering to God,

and pay your vows to the Most High,

15 and call on Me in the day of trouble;

I will deliver you, and you will glorify Me."

16 But to the wicked God says:

"What right have you to declare My statutes,

or take My covenant in your mouth?

17 You hate instruction,

and cast My words behind you.

18 When you see a thief, you are pleased,

and have a share in those who commit adultery.

19 You let loose your mouth to evil,

and your tongue is bound to deceit.

20 You sit and speak against your brother;

you accuse your own mother's son.

21 These things have you done, and I kept silent;

you thought that I was indeed like you;

but I will reprove you

and make a case before your eyes.

22 "Now consider this, you who forget God,

lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver:

23 Whoever sacrifices a thank offering

glorifies Me and makes a way;

I will show him the salvation of God."

Psalm 50

A Psalm of Asaph.

1 The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken,

And called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.

2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty,

God hath shined.

3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence:

A fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very

tempestuous round about him.

4 He shall call to the heavens from above,

And to the earth, that he may judge his people.

5 Gather my saints together unto me;

Those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.

6 And the heavens shall declare his righteousness:

For God is judge himself. Selah.

7 Hear, O my people, and I will speak;

O Israel, and I will testify against thee: I am God, even thy God.

8 I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices

Or thy burnt offerings, to have been continually before me.

9 I will take no bullock out of thy house,

Nor he goats out of thy folds.

10 For every beast of the forest is mine,

And the cattle upon a thousand hills.

11 I know all the fowls of the mountains:

And the wild beasts of the field are mine.

12 If I were hungry, I would not tell thee:

For the world is mine, and the fulness thereof.

13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls,

Or drink the blood of goats?

14 Offer unto God thanksgiving;

And pay thy vows unto the most High:

15 And call upon me in the day of trouble:

I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

16 But unto the wicked God saith,

What hast thou to do to declare my statutes,

or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?

17 Seeing thou hatest instruction,

And castest my words behind thee.

18 When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him,

And hast been partaker with adulterers.

19 Thou givest thy mouth to evil,

And thy tongue frameth deceit.

20 Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother;

Thou slanderest thine own mother's son.

21 These things hast thou done, and I kept silence;

Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself:

But I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.

22 Now consider this, ye that forget God,

Lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.

23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me:

And to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew

the salvation of God.

PSALMS 53

Ps 14:1-7

For the Music Director. According to Mahalath. A Contemplative Maskil of David.

1 The fool has said in his heart,

"There is no God."

They are corrupt, and have done abhorrent injustice;

there is none who does good.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) God looked down from heaven

on the children of men,

to see if there were any who have insight,

who seek God.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Every one of them has turned aside;

they are altogether corrupt;

there is no one who does good,

not even one.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge,

who eat up my people as they eat bread,

and do not call on God?

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) There they were in fear,

where there was nothing to fear,

for God has scattered the bones of him who camps against you;

you have put them to shame, because God has rejected them.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Oh, that the salvation of Israel would

come out of Zion!

When God brings back the captivity of His people,

Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad.

Psalm 53

[1] The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and

have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.

[2] God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there

were any that did understand, that did seek God.

[3] Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there

is none that doeth good, no, not one.

[4] Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they

eat bread: they have not called upon God.

[5] There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered

the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame,

because God hath despised them.

[6] Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth

back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be

glad.

Psalms 75

For the Music Director. To the melody of "Do Not Destroy."

A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.

1 We give thanks to You, O God;

we give thanks, and Your name is near;

Your wondrous works declare it.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) When I select an appointed time,

I will judge with equity.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Though the earth and all its inhabitants are swaying,

I steady its pillars. Selah

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I said to the boastful, "Do not boast,"

and to the wicked, "Do not lift up your horn.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Do not lift up your horn on high,

or speak with an arrogant neck."

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For neither from the east nor west,

nor from the wilderness comes victory.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) But God is the judge;

He brings one low, and lifts up another.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup,

and it is full of mixed, foaming wine,

and He pours from it;

surely all the wicked of the earth will find and drink its dregs.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) But I will declare forever,

I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) All the horns of the wicked I will cut off,

but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.

Psalm 75

[1] Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for

that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.

[2] When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.

[3] The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the

pillars of it. Selah.

[4] I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not

up the horn:

[5] Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.

[6] For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from

the south.

[7] But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

[8] For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is

full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all

the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.

[9] But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

[10] All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the

righteous shall be exalted.

2) Our Daily Bread for 8 May 2025 titled

Deeply Rooted in Christ by Amy Boucher Pye

Ephesians 3:14-21

To Know the Love of Christ

14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

15 (Eph 1:10; 1:21) from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

16 (Ro 7:22; Col 1:11) that He would give you, according to the riches of His

glory, power to be strengthened by His Spirit in the inner man,

17 (Col 1:23; Jn 14:23) and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through

faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

18 (Eph 1:15) may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth

and length and depth and height,

19 (Eph 1:23) and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge;

that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

20 (Ro 16:25; Eph 3:7) Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly

beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to the power that works in us,

21 (Ro 11:36; 1Pe 5:11_ to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus

throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

[14] For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

[15] Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

[16] That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be

strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

[17] That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted

and grounded in love,

[18] May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and

length, and depth, and height;

[19] And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might

be filled with all the fulness of God.

[20] Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we

ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

[21] Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages,

world without end. Amen.

Beloved pastor Andrew Murray (1828-1917) shared how in his native South

Africa, various diseases affect the orange trees there. To the unpracticed

eye, all may seem fine, but an expert arborist can spot the rot that

heralds the tree's slow death. The only way to save the diseased tree

is to remove the stem and branches from the root

and graft them onto a new one. Then the tree can thrive, producing fruit.

Murray connected this illustration to the apostle Paul's epistle

to the Ephesians. From prison in Rome, Paul wrote a letter that

wonderfully summarises the gospel of Jesus Christ. His pastoral heart

shines through when he prayed that the believers would be strengthened

with power through Christ's Spirit in their inner being so that He would

dwell in their hearts by faith (Ephesians 3:16-17). Paul longed that

they'd be "rooted and established in love" and would grasp the full

measure of God's abundant love (vv. 17-18).

As believers in Jesus, our roots sink deeply into the rich soil of God's

love, where the nutrients fortify us and help us grow. And as we're grafted

onto Jesus, His Spirit helps us to produce fruit. We may have to weather

storms that bend us one way or another, but we can withstand them

when we're rooted in the Source of life and love.

Reflect & Pray

What does it mean to you to be grafted into Jesus, the Vine?

How can you ensure you're receiving enough nutrients in your

life with God to flourish?

Loving God, please establish me in Your love

so that I bear fruit and bring You glory.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

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

Mark 11:25

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

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

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

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

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

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

back."

The pastor thought for a moment, then gently suggested,

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

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

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

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

unforgiving relationships with five of the closest people to him.

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

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

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

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

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

communication between God and his people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

in our lives.

Application

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

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

whether or not I can work toward?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Exodus 3:7-8

7 (Ps 106:44; Ex 2:23-25)The Lord said,

"I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt

and have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters,

for I know their sorrows.

8 (Ge 50:24; 15:18-21; Ex 13:5) Therefore, I have come down

to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians,

and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land,

to a land flowing with milk and honey, to the place of

the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites,

the Hivites, and the Jebusites."

7 And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people

which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters;

for I know their sorrows;

8 and I am come down to deliver them out of the hand

of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and

a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the

Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites,

and the Hivites, and the Jebusites.

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

When you are lonely

PSALMS 23

A Psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He makes me lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside still waters.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He restores my soul;

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for His name's sake.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Even though I walk

through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil;

for You are with me;

Your rod and Your staff,

they comfort me.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

You anoint my head with oil;

my cup runs over.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord

forever.

Psalm 23

A Psalm of David.

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

He leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul:

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil:

for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

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?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

8th Day of the Month

a) Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer

and never cease to call upon God

(

Is 62:6

6 (Isa 52:8; Ps 74:2) I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem,

who shall never hold their peace day nor night.

You who remind the Lord, do not keep silent;

6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold

their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,

Ps 5:3

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord, in the morning You will hear my voice;

in the morning I will direct my prayer to You, and I will watch expectantly.

3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD;

In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

Ps 55:17

17 Evening and morning and at noon, I will make my complaint and murmur,

and He will hear my voice.

17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud:

And he shall hear my voice.

)

b) Pray for the province of Manitoba

I) Pray for the leaders of Manitoba, that God's Spirit would influence them

to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.

( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings

and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life

in all godliness and honesty,

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

acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

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

to the knowledge of the truth.

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

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

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

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

4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to remember that Jesus Christ

is salvation and righteousness.

Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, please establish me in Your love

so that I bear fruit and bring You glory."

Pray to the Lord and pray to be a true forgiver.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Lord Jesus will hear your cry for help.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Lord Jesus will

guide you through dangerous times.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer

and never cease to call upon God

Pray for Siporn in Laos, a believer eho was fired by his employer when he

refused to renounce his alllegiance to Jesus.

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness

Remember eternity starts now -

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

Day 127 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 7 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Wednesday, May 7. 2025

Day 128, 7 May 2024

1)2 Samuel 8:1-14

1 Chronicles 18:1-13

Psalm 60

2 Samuel 8:15-18

1 Chronicles 18:14-17

2 Samuel 9

2 SAMUEL 8

David's Victories

1Ch 18:1-13

1 (1Ch 18:1-17) Afterward, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them,

and David took Metheg Ammah from the hand of the Philistines.

2 (Nu 24:17; 2Sa 8:6) He also defeated Moab. He measured them with a length

of rope, forcing them to lie down on the ground. He measured two lengths

of rope to be put to death, but the entirety of one length he allowed

to live. So the Moabites became subject to David, bearing tribute.

3 (1Sa 14:47; 2Sa 10:16) David also defeated Hadadezer the son of Rehob,

king of Zobah, when he went to restore his authority

over the River Euphrates.

4 (Jos 11:6; 11:9) David seized from him 1700 horsemen

and 20000 foot soldiers, and David hamstrung all of the chariot horses,

save those for 100 chariots.

5 (1Ki 11:23-25) The Arameans of Damascus came to help Hadadezer

king of Zobah, but David defeated twenty-two thousand men of the Arameans.

6 (2Sa 8:14; 7:9) David put garrisons in Aram of Damascus; and the Arameans

became servants who bore tribute to David.

The Lord helped David wherever he went.

7 David took the shields of gold that were issued to the servants of Hadadezer

and brought them to Jerusalem.

8 (1Ch 18:8) From Betah [Or captains, or thirty. Cf. 1Ch 11:11.] and Berothai,

cities of Hadadezer, King David took great quantities of bronze.

9 (1Ki 8:65) When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire

army of Hadadezer,

10 Toi sent his son Joram to King David to greet him and bless him on account

of his fighting with Hadadezer and his defeat of him,

for Hadadezer was an opponent of Toi. Joram brought with him implements

of silver, gold, and bronze,

11 (1Ki 7:51) which King David dedicated to the Lord along with the silver

and gold that he dedicated from all of the nations that he had subdued,

12 (2Sa 10:14; 8:2) that is, from Aram,[About 25 pounds, or 12 kilograms.]

Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, Amalek, and the plunder

from Hadadezer the son of Rehob, king of Zobah.

13 (2Ki 14:7; 2Sa 7:9) So David made a name for himself upon his return

from defeating eighteen thousand Arameans

[Possibly Edomites. Cf. 2Sa 8:14, 1Ch 18:11-13, LXX and Syriac mss.]

in the Valley of Salt.

14 (Ge 27:29; 25:23) He set up garrisons in Edom. Throughout all of Edom,

he set up garrisons, and all of Edom became subject to David.

The Lord helped David wherever he went.

2 Samuel 8

[1] And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and

subdued them: and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the

Philistines.

[2] And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to

the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one

full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and

brought gifts.

[3] David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went

to recover his border at the river Euphrates.

[4] And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven hundred horsemen,

and twenty thousand footmen: and David houghed all the chariot horses, but

reserved of them for an hundred chariots.

[5] And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of

Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.

[6] Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became

servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David

whithersoever he went.

[7] And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of

Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.

[8] And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took

exceeding much brass.

[9] When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of

Hadadezer,

[10] Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to

bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for

Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver,

and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:

[11] Which also king David did dedicate unto the LORD, with the silver and

gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;

[12] Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the

Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob,

king of Zobah.

[13] And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians

in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.

[14] And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and

all they of Edom became David's servants. And the LORD preserved David

whithersoever he went.

1 CHRONICLES 18

David's Conquests

2Sa 8:1-18

1 (2Sa 8:1-18) Now it happened after this that David attacked the Philistines

and subdued them, so he took Gath and its neighboring towns

from Philistine control.

2 He also defeated Moab so that the Moabites became servants to David

and brought tribute.

3 (2Sa 8:3) Next David struck down Hadadezer the king of Zobah toward

Hamath as he marched out to establish his authority along the Euphrates.

4 (2Sa 8:4) David captured from him one thousand chariots,

seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand infantry men.

Then David hamstrung all the chariot horses except for the

one hundred he spared.

5 (1Ch 19:6) When the Arameans of Damascus came to help Hadadezer

king of Zobah, David struck down 22000 Arameans.

6 Then David set garrisons in Aram of Damascus; and Arameans

became subject to David, and brought tribute. The Lord gave victory to David

wherever he went.

7 So David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer,

and brought them to Jerusalem.

8 (2Sa 8:8; 2Ch 4:12-18) Also from Tibhath[Betah in 2Sa 8:8.] and Kun,

cities of Hadadezer, David took a large amount of bronze;

with it Solomon made the bronze Sea, the pillars, and the vessels of bronze.

9 (2Sa 8:9) When Tou king of Hamath heard that David had defeated

all the army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,

10 (2Sa 8:10) he sent his son Hadoram to King David to ask about his welfare

and to bless him because he fought and defeated Hadadezer

(for Hadadezer had been at war with Tou).

He sent all kinds of articles of gold, silver, and bronze.

11 King David also dedicated these to the Lord, together with the silver

and gold which he had carried away from all the surrounding nations,

from Edom, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Amalek.

12 (1Sa 26:6) Also Abishai the son of Zeruiah struck down 18000 men of Edom

in the Valley of Salt.

13 (1Ch 18:6) He set up garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became

servants to David. Wherever he went, the Lord gave David victory.

1 Chronicles 18

David's Conquests

1 Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines,

and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of

the Philistines.

2 And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants,

and brought gifts.

3 And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath,

as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates.

4 And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen,

and twenty thousand footmen: David also houghed all the chariot horses,

but reserved of them an hundred chariots.

5 And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah,

David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.

6 Then David put garrisons in Syria-damascus; and the Syrians became David's

servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever

he went.

7 And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer,

and brought them to Jerusalem.

8 Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David

very much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars,

and the vessels of brass.

9 Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host

of Hadarezer king of Zobah;

10 he sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare,

and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer,

and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner

of vessels of gold and silver and brass.

11 Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold

that he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from

the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

12 Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley

of salt eighteen thousand. 13And he put garrisons in Edom;

and all the Edomites became David's servants. Thus the LORD

preserved David whithersoever he went.

PSALMS 60

Ps 108:6-13

For the Music Director. A Miktam of David to teach.

To the melody of "Lily of the Testimony," when he struggled

with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah and when Joab

returned from striking down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.

1 O God, You have rejected us, You have scattered us;

You have been displeased; take us back.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) You have made the earth tremble; You have split it open;

heal its breaches, for it shook.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have shown Your people hard times;

You have made us drink wine, causing us to stagger.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) You have given a banner to those who fear You,

that they may flee to it from the bow.Or for the truth. Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) That Your beloved ones may be delivered,

save with Your right hand and answerus.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) God has spoken in His holiness:

"I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem,

and measure out the Valley of Sukkoth.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine;

Ephraim also is My helmet;

Judah is My scepter;

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6 ) Moab is My wash basin;

over Edom I will cast My shoe;

shout the alarm, O Philistia, because of Me."

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 ) Who will bring me into the fortified city?

Who will lead me into Edom?

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) You, O God, have You not cast us off?

And You, O God, did not go out with our armies.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Give us help from trouble,

for the help of man is worthless.

12 Through God we will do valiantly,

for He will tread down our enemies.

Psalm 60

[1] O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been

displeased; O turn thyself to us again.

[2] Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the

breaches thereof; for it shaketh.

[3] Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the

wine of astonishment.

[4] Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be

displayed because of the truth. Selah.

[5] That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear

me.

[6] God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem,

and mete out the valley of Succoth.

[7] Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of

mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;

[8] Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia,

triumph thou because of me.

[9] Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?

[10] Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O God, which

didst not go out with our armies?

[11] Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.

[12] Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down

our enemies.

2 SAMUEL 8:15-18

David's Officials

1Ch 18:14-17

15 David reigned over all of Israel, and he administered fair judgments

to all of his people.

16 (1Ki 4:3; 1Ch 11:6) Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army.

Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was secretary.

17 (1Ch 6:8; 18:16) Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelek

the son of Abiathar were priests. Seraiah was scribe.

18 (1Sa 30:14; 2Sa 15:18) Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in charge

of the Kerethites and Pelethites. The sons of David were chief ministers.

[15] And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and

justice unto all his people.

[16] And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son

of Ahilud was recorder;

[17] And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were

the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;

[18] And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the

Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.

1 Chronicles 18:14-17

David's Officials

14 So David was king over all Israel, and he executed justice

and righteousness for all his people.

15 (1Ch 11:6) Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army,

and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the historian.

16 (2Sa 8:17; 20:25; 1Ki 4:3) Zadok the son of Ahitub and Abimelek

the son of Abiathar served as priests, while Shavsha was scribe.

17 (2Sa 8:18; 15:18) Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites

and the Pelethites, and the sons of David were the king's principal officials.

14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among

all his people.

15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son

of Ahilud, recorder.

16 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar,

were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;

17 and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites

and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.

2) Our Daily Bread for 7 May 2025 titled

Loving Others in Jesus by Dave Branon

2 Samuel 9:1-10

2 SAMUEL 9

David's Kindness to Mephibosheth

1 (1Sa 20:42; 20:14-17) David said, "Is there still anyone left from

the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness on behalf of Jonathan?"

2 (2Sa 16:1-4; 19:17) Now there was a servant from the house of Saul

whose name was Ziba. So they summoned him to David.

The king said to him, "Are you Ziba?"

He replied, "I am your servant."

3 (2Sa 4:4) The king said, "Is there no one else from the house of Saul

to whom I may show the kindness of God?"

Ziba responded to the king, "There is still a son of Jonathan who

is crippled in both feet."

4 (2Sa 17:27-29) The king said to him, "Where is he?"

Ziba told the king, "He is at the house of Makir the son of Ammiel

at Lo Debar."

5 So King David sent for and brought him from the house of Makir

the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar.

6 (1Sa 25:23; 2Sa 16:4) Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan the son of Saul

came to David and fell upon his face and bowed down. Then David said,

"Mephibosheth," and he responded, "I am your servant."

7 (2Sa 9:1; 19:28) David said to him, "Do not be afraid, for I will certainly

show you kindness on account of Jonathan, your father.

I will return to you every field of Saul, your father,

and you will eat at my table perpetually."

8 (2Sa 16:9) He bowed low and said, "What is your servant that you should

be concerned for a dead dog like me?"

9 (2Sa 16:4; 19:29) The king summoned Ziba the servant of Saul, and he said

to him, "All that belonged to Saul and to all his house, I have given

to the son of your master.

10 (2Sa 9:7; 19:28) You will work the ground for him-you, your sons,

and your servants. You will bring in the produce so that the son of

your master will have food to eat; but Mephibosheth,

the son of your master, will always eat at my table."

Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

11 (2Sa 16:1-4; 19:26) Ziba said to the king, "Everything that my lord

the king has commanded his servant, your servant will do."

So Mephibosheth ate at the table of David like one of the sons of the king.

12 Now Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mika,

and all who dwelled in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.

13 (2Sa 9:7) So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he ate continually

at the table of the king. Now he was lame in both of his feet.

2 Samuel 9

[1] And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that

I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?

[2] And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And

when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba?

And he said, Thy servant is he.

[3] And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may

shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan

hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet.

[4] And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king,

Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar.

[5] Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the

son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.

[6] Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come

unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said,

Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!

[7] And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness

for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul

thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.

[8] And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest

look upon such a dead dog as I am?

[9] Then the king called to Ziba, Saul's servant, and said unto him, I have

given unto thy master's son all that pertained to Saul and to all his house.

[10] Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for

him, and thou shalt bring in the fruits, that thy master's son may have food

to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master's son shall eat bread alway at my table.

Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

[11] Then said Ziba unto the king, According to all that my lord the king

hath commanded his servant, so shall thy servant do. As for Mephibosheth,

said the king, he shall eat at my table, as one of the king's sons.

[12] And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that

dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.

[13] So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the

king's table; and was lame on both his feet.

There's a new game in high school sports, and it's one of the most uplifting

things you'll ever experience.

It has many of the same elements of a game known for cheering fans, referees,

and a scoreboard. But there's an essential twist: Each five-person team

on the court consists of two nondisabled players and three players

who have some form of disability. The activity on the court is heartwarming

as players assist, encourage, and cheer for each other - no matter what team

they're on. The game is all about lifting up students who wouldn't otherwise

experience the joy of competitive sports.

It takes deliberate, wise leadership for schools to honour students in this

way. And their efforts reflect an example set for us in Scripture

by King David.

A common saying in David's day was that "the 'blind and lame' will not enter

the palace" (2 Samuel 5:8) - used metaphorically in reference to his enemies.

David, however, did choose to take Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, who had two

lame feet, into his palace and honour him with a place

to "eat at [his] table" (9:7).

Paul presents a clear guideline for how we're to treat others.

"Love each other with genuine affection,

and take delight in honouring each other" (Romans 12:10 nlt).

Let's practice unified living - making sure to honour,

in Jesus' love, everyone we encounter.

Reflect & Pray

How can you encourage the people in your sphere of influence?

What does it mean for you to show honor to others?

Dear God, please help me show grace

and kindness toward those who need my love and assistance.

Learn how to invite others into God's freedom by reading That Skill.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 4 "Formula" for Forgiveness

Luke 17:3 - 4

3 (Lev 19:17; Mt 18:21)"Take heed to yourselves."

"If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. And if he repents,

forgive him.

4 (Mt 18:21-22) If he sins against you seven times in a day,

and seven times in a day turns to you, saying,

'I repent,' you must forgive him."

3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him;

and if he repent, forgive him.

4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day,

and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent;

thou shalt forgive him.

The context of these verses give us an interesting perspective of Jesus'

disciples. In a corollary passage in Matthew 18, the disciples (through

Peter, the designated mouthpiece) ask Jesus,

21 (Mt 18:15; Lk 17:3-4) Then Peter came to Him and said,

"Lord, how often shall I forgive my brother who sins against me?

Up to seven times?" (Matthew 18:21)

The disciples wanted a "formula" for forgiveness: they wanted to be able to

develop a checklist. Once, twice, maybe three times a brother could be

forgiven, but after that, you could write him off. After all, if

he keeps on offending over and over again, he doesn't deserve to be forgiven!

But Jesus says, " Rebuke him - let him know his fault; if he repents,

forgive him - even seven times in the same day!"

And the disciplines' response is predictable: "Lord, increase our faith!" They

were more comfortable with their own formula for forgiveness than with the

outrageous demands of the love that Christ imposed upon them.

We are so like the disciples. We want to draw a line and say. "This far

- no more. I'll forgive you once, but don't do it again. Now that you're

forgiven, you'd better shape up!". Yet God's love doesn't recognise "again".

He forgives, and no matter how often we come to him in repentance

for repeated offenses, his arms of forgiveness are open to us.

That is the way God wants us to forgive. He wants us to lay aside our

checklists, put away our suspicions, abandon our scoreboards, and forgive.

Seven times, or seventy times seven, as often as we have sinned against God

and been forgiven, we are to forgive.

Application

a) Have I ever kept a "scorecard" of performance on someone I

have forgiven ? Why?

b) Why do I need "increased faith" to be able to forgive as

Jesus calls me to?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Genesis 30:43

The man became exceedingly prosperous and had many sheep

and female servants and male servants and camels and donkeys.

And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle,

and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.

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

When you are anxious

Phil 4:4-7

4 (Php 3:1; Ro 12:12 Rejoice in the Lord always.

Again I will say, rejoice!

5 (Jas 5:8-9) Let everyone come to know your gentleness.

The Lord is at hand.

6 (Eph 6:18; Mt 6:25-33) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything,

by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known

to God.

7 (Jn 14:27; Col 3:15; Isa 26:3) And the peace of God, which surpasses

all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication

with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,

shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

7th Day of the Month

a) Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society

and be their help

(

Ps 34:18 - The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,

and saves the contrite of spirit.

18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;

And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Ps 145: 14 - 16

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

Samek

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

Ain

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

Pe

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

)

b) Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your

city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.

(

Romans 12:4-8

4 (1Co 12:12-14)For just as we have many parts in one body,

and not all parts have the same function,

5(1Co 10:17; 12:20)so we, being many, are one body in Christ,

and all are parts of one another.

6(Ac 13:1; 1Co 13:2)We have diverse gifts according to the grace that

is given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;

7 (Ac 13:1; Eph 4:11)if service, in serving; he who teaches, in teaching;

8 (2Co 9:7; 1Co 12:28) he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with

generosity; he who rules, with diligence;

he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

4 For as we have many members in one body,

and all members have not the same office:

5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ,

and every one members one of another.

6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that

is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according

to the proportion of faith;

7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth,

on teaching;

8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let

him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence;

he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Col 3:17

17(1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20)And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name

of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name

of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to show kindness and mercy in victory.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me show grace

and kindness toward those who need my love and assistance."

Pray to the Lord and pray to have no scorecards in forgiveness.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the rewards of Lord Jesus.

Pray to the Lord and pray to joy in all circumstances

and in supplication.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society

and be their help

Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your

city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.

Ask Yahweh to provide for Christian converts from Islam in Kyrgyzstan

who have lost their jobs due to their faith

(Philippians 4:19

19 (Ro 2:4) But my God shall supply your every need according

to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

[19] But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory

by Christ Jesus.

).

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness

Remember eternity starts now -

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

Day 126 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 6 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Tuesday, May 6. 2025

Day 126, 6 May 2025

1)Psalms 25,29,33,36,39

PSALMS 25

A Psalm of David.

1 To You, O Lord,

do I lift up my soul.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) O my God, I trust in You;

may I not be ashamed;

may my enemies not triumph over me.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Yes, let none who wait on You

be ashamed;

let them be ashamed

who transgress without cause.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Make me to know Your ways, O Lord;

teach me Your paths.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:)5 Lead me in Your truth and teach me,

for You are the God of my salvation;

on You I wait all the day.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Remember Your mercies, O Lord,

and Your lovingkindness,

for they are from old.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Do not remember the sins of my youth

or my transgressions;

according to Your lovingkindness remember me,

on account of Your goodness, O Lord.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Good and upright is the Lord;

therefore He will teach sinners in the way.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) The meek will He guide in judgment,

and the meek He will teach His way.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) All the paths of the Lord are lovingkindness

and truth,

for those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) For Your name's sake, O Lord, pardon my iniquity,

for it is great.

12 Who is the man who fears the Lord?

He will teach him in the way He should choose.

13 He will dwell at ease,

and his descendants will inherit the land.

14 The counsel of the Lord is with those who fear him,

and He will make His covenant known to them.

15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,

for He will lead my feet from the net.

16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me,

for I am isolated and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;

bring me out of my distresses.

18 Look on my pain and misery,

and forgive all my sins.

19 Consider my enemies, for they are many,

and they hate me with violent hatred.

20 Watch over my life, and deliver me!

Let me not suffer shame,

for I seek refuge in You.

21 Truth and integrity will preserve me

while I wait for You.

22 Redeem Israel, O God,

out of all their troubles.

Psalm 25

[1] Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.

[2] O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies

triumph over me.

[3] Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which

transgress without cause.

[4] Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.

[5] Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my

salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

[6] Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they

have been ever of old.

[7] Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to

thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.

[8] Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the

way.

[9] The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

[10] All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his

covenant and his testimonies.

[11] For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.

[12] What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way

that he shall choose.

[13] His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

[14] The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew

them his covenant.

[15] Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of

the net.

[16] Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and

afflicted.

[17] The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my

distresses.

[18] Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.

[19] Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel

hatred.

[20] O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my

trust in thee.

[21] Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

[22] Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

PSALMS 29

A Psalm of David.

1 Give to the Lord, you heavenly beings,

give to the Lord glory and strength.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Give to the Lord the glory of His name;

worship the Lord in holy splendor.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The voice of the Lord is over the waters;

the God of glory thunders;

the Lord is over many waters.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) The voice of the Lord sounds with strength;

the voice of the Lord-with majesty.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars;

the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) He makes them skip like a calf,

Lebanon and Sirion like a wild ox.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The voice of the Lord flashes

like flames of fire.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6 )The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness;

the Lord shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) The voice of the Lord makes the deer to give birth,

and strips the forests bare;

and in His temple everyone says, "Glory!"

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The Lord sits enthroned above the flood,

the Lord sits as King forever.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) The Lord will give strength to His people;

the Lord will bless His people with peace.

Psalm 29

[1] Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

[2] Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the

beauty of holiness.

[3] The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth:

the LORD is upon many waters.

[4] The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of

majesty.

[5] The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the

cedars of Lebanon.

[6] He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young

unicorn.

[7] The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire.

[8] The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the

wilderness of Kadesh.

[9] The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the

forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.

[10] The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever.

[11] The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his

people with peace.

PSALMS 33

The Sovereignty of the Lord.

1 Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,

for praise is fitting for the upright.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 )Give thanks to the Lord with the harp;

make music to Him with an instrument of ten strings.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Sing to Him a new song;

play an instrument skillfully with a joyful shout.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) For the word of the Lord is upright,

and all His work is done in truth.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) He loves righteousness and justice;

the earth is full of the lovingkindness of the Lord.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,

and all their host by the breath of His mouth.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap;

He puts the depths in storehouses.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Let all the earth fear the Lord;

let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 ) For He spoke, and it was done;

He commanded, and it stood fast.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The Lord frustrates the counsel of the nations;

He restrains the purposes of the people.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) The counsel of the Lord stands forever,

the purposes of His heart to all generations.

12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,

the people whom He has chosen as His inheritance.

13 The Lord looks from heaven;

He sees all the sons of men.

14 From the place of His habitation He gazes

on all the inhabitants of the earth;

15 He fashions their hearts alike;

He considers all their works.

16 No king is saved by a great army;

a mighty man is not delivered by great strength.

17A horse is a vain hope for safety;

it will not deliver by its great strength.

18 The eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,

on those who hope in His lovingkindness,

19 to deliver their soul from death,

and to keep them alive in famine.

20 Our soul waits for the Lord;

He is our help and our shield.

21 For our heart will rejoice in Him,

because we have trusted in His holy name.

22 Let Your lovingkindness, O Lord, be onus,

just as we hope in You.

Psalm 33

[1] Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.

[2] Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an

instrument of ten strings.

[3] Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.

[4] For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.

[5] He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness

of the LORD.

[6] By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them

by the breath of his mouth.

[7] He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up

the depth in storehouses.

[8] Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world

stand in awe of him.

[9] For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.

[10] The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the

devices of the people of none effect.

[11] The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his

heart to all generations.

[12] Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD: and the people whom he

hath chosen for his own inheritance.

[13] The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.

[14] From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the

inhabitants of the earth.

[15] He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.

[16] There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not

delivered by much strength.

[17] An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by

his great strength.

[18] Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that

hope in his mercy;

[19] To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

[20] Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.

[21] For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy

name.

[22] Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.

PSALMS 36

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord.

1 An oracle within my heart

about the transgression of the wicked:

There is no fear of God

before their eyes.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For they flatter themselves in their own eyes,

that their iniquity cannot be found out and hated.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The words of their mouth are wickedness and deceit;

they have ceased to be wise and to do good.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) They devise mischief on their bed;

they set themselves on a path that is not good;

they do not reject evil.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens,

and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Your righteousness is like the great mountains,

Your judgments like the great deep;

O Lord, You preserve man and beast.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) How excellent is Your lovingkindness, O God!

Therefore mankind

seeks refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They will drink their fill from

the abundance of Your house,

and You will cause them to drink from the river of Your pleasures.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) For with You is the fountain of life;

in Your light we see light.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Oh, continue Your lovingkindness to those who know You,

and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not let the foot of the arrogant come against me,

and do not let the hand of the wicked cause me to wander.

12 There the workers of iniquity have fallen;

they are cast down and not able to rise.

Psalm 36

[1] The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no

fear of God before his eyes.

[2] For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found

to be hateful.

[3] The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be

wise, and to do good.

[4] He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is

not good; he abhorreth not evil.

[5] Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto

the clouds.

[6] Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great

deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.

[7] How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of

men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

[8] They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and

thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.

[9] For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.

[10] O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy

righteousness to the upright in heart.

[11] Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the

wicked remove me.

[12] There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall

not be able to rise.

PSALMS 39

For the Music Director. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.

1 I said, "I will take heed of my ways

so that I do not sin with my tongue;

I will keep my mouth muzzled

while the wicked are before me."

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I was speechless in silence;

I was silent to no avail,

but my anguish was stirred up.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) My heart was hot within me;

while I was musing, the fire burned,

then I spoke with my tongue:

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) "Lord, make me to know my end,

and what is the measure of my days,

that I may know how transient I am.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Indeed, You have made my days as a handbreadth,

and my age is as nothing before You;

indeed every man at his best is as a breath." Selah

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely every man walks in a mere shadow;

surely he goes as a breath;

he heaps up riches, and does not know who will gather them.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3 ) Now, Lord, what do I wait for?

My hope is in You.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6 ) Deliver me from all my transgressions;

do not make me the reproach of the foolish.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) I was speechless, I did not open my mouth,

because You did it.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Remove Your blow from me;

I am consumed by the hostility of Your hand.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) When with rebukes You correct a man for iniquity,

You consume like a moth what is dear to him;

surely every man is vapor. Selah

12 Hear my prayer, O Lord,

and give ear to my cry;

do not be silent at my tears,

for I am a stranger with You,

and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.

13 Turn Your gaze of displeasure from me, that I may smile,

before I go away and am no more.

Psalm 39

[1] I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I

will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.

[2] I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow

was stirred.

[3] My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then

spake I with my tongue,

[4] LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is;

that I may know how frail I am.

[5] Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as

nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether

vanity. Selah.

[6] Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in

vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.

[7] And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.

[8] Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the

foolish.

[9] I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.

[10] Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine

hand.

[11] When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his

beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.

[12] Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at

my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers

were.

[13] O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no

more.

2) Our Daily Bread for 6 May 2025 titled

Humble Honour by Kirsten Holmberg

Luke 14:7-11

A Lesson to Guests and a Host

7 (Lk 11:43; Mt 23:6) When He marked how they chose the seats of honor,

He told a parable to those who were invited, saying to them,

8 (Pr 25:6-7) "When you are invited by any man to a wedding banquet,

do not sit down in a seat of honor, lest a more honorable man

than you be invited by him;

9 and he who invited you both will come and say to you,

'Give this man the seat,' and then you will begin with shame to take

the lowest seat.

10 (Pr 25:6-7) But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest seat,

so that when he who invited you comes, he may say to you,

'Friend, go up higher.' Then you will have respect in the presence

of those who sit at dinner with you.

11 (Lk 18:14; Pr 29:23) For whoever exalts himself will be humbled,

and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

[7] And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked

how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,

[8] When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the

highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;

[9] And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place;

and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.

[10] But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when

he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then

shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.

[11] For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth

himself shall be exalted.

As an elementary school teacher, my friend often escorted her students to

various other classrooms for subjects such as music or art. When asked to

line up to make their way to another room, the fifth-grade students would

jockey for position, some scrambling for the coveted spot at the head of the

line. One day, Jenni surprised them by having everyone turn around

and leading them from what had been - just seconds before - the end

of the line. Their shock was audible: "Whaaattt?"

When Jesus observed similar jockeying for position at a dinner table,

He responded by telling a parable that undoubtedly surprised His fellow

guests. Using a story about a wedding feast, He instructed them to

"not take the place of honour" but instead "take the lowest place"

(Luke 14:8-10). Christ confounded their social norms by saying that

"all those who exalt themselves will be humbled,

and those who humble themselves will be exalted" (v. 11).

This kingdom principle can be a difficult one to adopt,

especially because our human temptation will be to still focus

on "winning" somehow - choosing the last position now so we'll be

first later. But Jesus urges us to follow His example and look

to Him for help in reorienting our thinking to see being humble,

last, and lowly as truly being in the place of honourr.

Reflect & Pray

Who in your life embodies the kind of humility Jesus calls us to?

When do you struggle to surrender your own place of honour?

Please help me, Jesus, to show humility in all circumstances.

God calls us to show mercy to others as He has shown mercy to us.

Learn more here.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 3 The Kind Heart of Forgiveness

Ephesians 4:32

32 (2Co 2:10; Col 3:12-13; Mt 6:12) And be kind one to another,

tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

32 and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,

even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Don had lost his job because he stood against his boss and refused to

compromise his Christian principles. Certain friends in the company had

turned against him, choosing to save their own jobs at any cost,

and he felt very alone, abandoned when he most needed the support

of those who cared.

But Don showed no signs of bitterness or unforgiveness. He refused to

recite the details of his firing to those around him, saying simply and

honestly, " I believe my boss was wrong in what he did. But God can show

him." The kindness of Don's heart, and the tenderness with which he

extended forgiveness, became a testimony to all who knew him. Don's

boss never "saw the light", never repented, but Don lived in the freedom of

forgiving.

Comparison is a rare commodity among Christains today. We seem to be

overstocked with judgment and crammed full of condemnation, but we have

little space in the corners of our lives for tenderheartedness. We are quick

to assume that we know another person's heart and have the remedy for

the problem, rather then giving that person the benefit of the doubt,

the room to grow, the freedom to make a mistake and seek forgiveness.

Jesus demonstrated the king compassion necessary in forgiveness when he

looked down at the soldiers who has crucified him, gambling at his feet

for his cloak, and said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what

are doing."

When others hurt and betray us, they often "do not know what they are

doing." we can, in Christ, offer compassionate forgiveness to them -

not condoning their actions or excusing their wrong, but forgiving ,

in the simplicity and purity of God's love.

Application

a) What is the difference between excusing a wrong and forgiving?

b) How has God forgiven me for Christ's sake?

c) What does today's verse tell me about my attitude in forgiveness?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Haggai 2:7-9

7 (1Ki 8:11; Isa 60:7) And I will shake all the nations,

and they will come with the wealth of all nations,

and I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord of Hosts.

8 (Isa 60:17) The silver is mine, and the gold is Mine,

says the Lord of Hosts.

9 (Isa 9:6-7) The glory of this latter house will be greater

than the former, says the Lord of Hosts. And in this place

I will give peace, says the Lord of Hosts.

7 and I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations

shall come: and I will fill this house with glory,

saith the LORD of hosts.

8 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine,

saith the LORD of hosts.

9 The glory of this latter house shall be greater

than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place

will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.

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

God's Help in Times of Temptation

James 1:12-18

Trial and Temptation

12 (Jas 2:5; 1Co 9:25; 2Ti 4:8) Blessed is the man who endures temptation,

for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life,

which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

13 Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God,"

for God cannot be tempted with evil; neither does He tempt anyone.

14 But each man is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed.

15 (Job 15:35; Ps 7:14) Then, when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin;

and when sin is finished, it brings forth death.

16 (Jas 1:19; 2:5) Do not err, my beloved brothers.

17 (Mal 3:6; Nu 23:19; Jn 3:27) Every good gift and every perfect gift

is from above and comes down from the Father of lights,

with whom is no change or shadow of turning.

18 (1Pe 1:23; Jn 1:13; Rev 14:4) Of His own will He brought us forth with

the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of His creatures.

12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried,

he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised

to them that love him.

13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God:

for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

14 but every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust,

and enticed.

15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin:

and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

16 Do not err, my beloved brethren.

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness,

neither shadow of turning.

18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth,

that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

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?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

6th Day of the Month

a) Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every Canadian community

(

Deut 4:6-7

6 (Job 28:28; Pr 1:7 ) Therefore, keep and do them, for this is your wisdom and

your understanding in the sight of the nations which shall hear all these

statutes, and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and

understanding people."

7 (2Sa 7:23; Ps 46:1) For what nation is there so great, who has a god so near

to it as the Lord our God is in all things whenever we call on Him?

6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and

your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these

statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and

understanding people.

7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them,

as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?

Matt 5:13-16

13 (Lev 2:13; Lk 14:34-35) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt

loses its saltiness, how shall it be made salty? It is from then on good for

nothing but to be thrown out and to be trampled underfoot by men.

14 (Jn 8:12; Pr 4:18) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden.

15 (Mk 4:21; Lk 8:16) 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.

16 (1Pe 2:12; Mt 9:8; Jn 15:8) Let your light so shine before men that they

may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour,

wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing,

but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set

on an hill cannot be hid.

15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on

a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,

and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Acts 1:8

8 (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15) "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes

upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and

Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:

and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem,

and in all Judah, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

b) Pray for the province of British Columbia

I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, that God's Spirit would influence then to

act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.

( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4) 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone, 2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings

and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life

in all godliness and honesty, 3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and

acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all

men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

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

intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 for kings,

and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable

life in all godliness and honesty. 3For this is good and acceptable

in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign and booklet

to turn many hearts to Jesus

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray for Your Nation to choose and accept Yahweh the Lord

as leader of your country.

Pray to the Lord: "Please help me, Jesus,

to show humility in all circumstances."

Pray to the Lord and pray to show true forgiveness.

Pray to the Lord and pray to Him who creates wealth!

Pray to the Lord and pray to give Him your temptations.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin

Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every Canadian community

Praise Yahweh for the bold faith of Shebona in Bangladesh,

a teenager who led her siblings to faith in 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

Day 125 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 5 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Monday, May 5. 2025

Day 125, 5 May 2025

1) 2 Samuel 7:1-17

1 Chronicles 17:1-15

2 Samuel 7:18-29

1 Chronicles 17:16-27

2 SAMUEL 7

God's Covenant With David

1Ch 17:1-15

1 Now when the king settled into his house

and the Lord had given him rest from all

of his enemies on all sides,

2 (2Sa 5:11; 12:1) the king said to Nathan the prophet,

"I am dwelling in a cedar house, but the ark of God is sitting in a tent."

3 (1Ki 8:17-18; 1Ch 22:7) Nathan said to the king,

"Go, do all that is in your heart because the Lord is with you."

4 That night the word of the Lord came to Nathan:

5 Go and say to My servant David: Thus says the Lord:

Do you intend to build a house for Me in which I will dwell?

6 (1Ki 8:16; Ex 40:18-19) I have not dwelt in a house since the day

I brought the sons of Israel from Egypt until this day.

I have been moving about with a tent as My dwelling.

7 (Lev 26:11-12; 2Sa 5:2) Wherever I have moved with all the sons of Israel,

have I ever spoken a word to anyone from the tribes of Israel,

whom I commanded to shepherd My people Israel, saying,

"Why have you not built Me a house of cedar?"

8 (2Sa 6:21; 1Sa 16:11-12) Now therefore, you will say to My servant

David: Thus says the Lord of Hosts: I took you from the pasture,

from following after the sheep, to be ruler over My people Israel.

9 (2Sa 5:10; 1Ch 17:8) I have been with you wherever you have gone,

and I have cut off all of your enemies before you.

I will make your name great, like the great ones across the land.

10 (Ps 89:22-23; Isa 60:18) Moreover, I will appoint a place

for My people Israel. I will plant them, and they will dwell

in that very place. They will be restless no longer,

and the unjust will no longer oppress them, as in former times,

11 (1Sa 12:9-11; 2Sa 7:1) ever since the day in which I appointed judges

over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all of your enemies.

The Lord declares to you that He will instead bring about a house for you.

12 (1Ki 8:20; 2:1; Dt 31:16) When your days are complete and you lie down

with your fathers, I will raise up after you an offspring from your body,

and I will establish his rule.

13 (1Ki 8:19; 5:5) He will build a house for My name,

and I will establish his royal throne forever.

14 (Heb 1:5; 1Ch 17:13) I will be a father to him,

and he will be a son to Me. When he goes astray,

I will correct him with the rod of men and afflictions of the sons of men.

15 (1Sa 15:23; 15:28) My commitment will not abandon him, as I removed

it from Saul, whom I deposed before you.

16 (2Sa 7:13; Ps 89:36-37) Your house and dominion will endure before

Me forever, and your throne will be established by the Lord forever.

17 So Nathan spoke to David in accordance with all of these words

and the entirety of this vision.

2 Samuel 7

[1] And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had

given him rest round about from all his enemies;

[2] That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house

of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.

[3] And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the

LORD is with thee.

[4] And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came unto

Nathan, saying,

[5] Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me

an house for me to dwell in?

[6] Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the time that I brought up

the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a

tent and in a tabernacle.

[7] In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel

spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my

people Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of cedar?

[8] Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the

LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to

be ruler over my people, over Israel:

[9] And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all

thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto

the name of the great men that are in the earth.

[10] Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant

them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither

shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime,

[11] And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people

Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD

telleth thee that he will make thee an house.

[12] And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers,

I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels,

and I will establish his kingdom.

[13] He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of

his kingdom for ever.

[14] I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I

will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children

of men:

[15] But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul,

whom I put away before thee.

[16] And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before

thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

[17] According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did

Nathan speak unto David.

1 CHRONICLES 17

The Davidic Covenant

2Sa 7:1-17

1 (1Ch 15:1; 17:5) Now it happened as David dwelt in his house

that he said to Nathan the prophet, "Here I am dwelling in a house of cedar

while the ark of the Lord is under curtains."

2 So Nathan said to David,

"Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you."

3 But it happened on that same night that the word of the Lord came

to Nathan, saying,

4 (1Ch 28:2-3) Go and tell David My servant: Thus says the Lord:

You will not build a house for Me to dwell in,

52 (Sa 7:6; Ex 40:2-3) for I have not dwelt in a house since the day

when I brought Israel up even until this day, but I have gone from

tent to tent and from tabernacle to tabernacle.

6 (2Sa 7:7) Wherever I have gone in all Israel, have I ever spoken

a word to the any of the judges of Israel that I commanded

to shepherd My people, saying, Why have you not built Me a house of cedar?

7 (2Sa 6:21) And now say this to My servant David:

Thus says the Lord of Hosts: I took you from the pasture,

from following after the flock, to be ruler over My people Israel,

8 and I have been with you wherever you went,

and I have cut off all your enemies from before you.

Also I will make your name like the names of the greatest on earth.

9 And I will appoint a place for My people Israel,

and I will plant them there where they will dwell securely

and tremble no more, so that the sons of wickedness will not oppress

them just as before

10 (2Sa 7:11) from the time when I commanded the judges

of My people Israel. I will subdue all your enemies.

And I declare to you the Lord will build a house for you.

11 (Ps 132:11) Then it will be when your days are full

and you go to your fathers, I will raise up your seed after you

from your own sons. His kingdom I will establish.

12 (1Ki 5:5; Isa 9:7) He is the one who will build Me a house,

and I will establish his throne forever.

13 (Heb 1:5; 1Sa 15:28) I will be a father to him, and he will be a son to Me.

I will not take away My favor from him as I did from

the one who was before you.

14 I will assign him a place in My house and in My kingdom forever,

and his throne will be established for all time.

15 Thus, Nathan spoke to David all these words

and according to all this vision.

1 Chronicles 17

The House of the Lord

1 Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said

to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars,

but the ark of the covenant of the LORD remaineth under curtains.

2 Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thine heart;

for God is with thee.

3 And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came

to Nathan, saying,

4 Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me

an house to dwell in:

5 for I have not dwelt in an house since the day that I brought up Israel

unto this day; but have gone from tent to tent, and from one tabernacle

to another.

6 Wheresoever I have walked with all Israel, spake I a word to any of the

judges of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people, saying, Why have ye

not built me an house of cedars?

7 Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith

the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even from following

the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel:

8 and I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have cut

off all thine enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name like

the name of the great men that are in the earth.

9 Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them,

and they shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither

shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning,

10 and since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel.

Moreover I will subdue all thine enemies. Furthermore I tell thee that

the LORD will build thee an house.

11 And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must

go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee,

which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom.

12 He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.

13 I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take

my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee:

14 but I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever:

and his throne shall be established for evermore.

15 According to all these words, and according to all this vision,

so did Nathan speak unto David.

2 SAMUEL 7

The Prayer of David

1Ch 17:16-27

18 (Ex 3:11; 1Sa 18:18) Then King David went in and sat before the Lord.

He said, "Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house that

You have brought me this far?

19 (1Ch 17:17; Isa 55:8-9) Yet this was comparatively insignificant

in Your sight, Lord God, for You have also spoken about Your servant's

house into the distant future. Is this Your manner with man, Lord God?

20 (1Sa 16:7; Jn 21:17) "What more can David say to You?

You know Your servant, Lord God.

21 Because of Your word, according to Your will, You have done

all of this greatness to inform Your servant.

22 (Ex 15:11; Dt 3:24) "Therefore You are great, Lord God. There is none

like You, and there is no God except You, according to everything that

we have heard with our ears.

23 (Dt 9:26; 10:21) And who is like Your people, like Israel-a single nation

in the land, whom God went to redeem as a people for Himself,

making a name for Himself by doing great and awesome things for Your land,

before Your people whom You redeemed for Yourself from Egypt,

a nation and its gods.

24 (Dt 26:18; Ge 17:7) You established Your people Israel as Your own people

forever, and You, Lord, became their God.

25 "Now, Lord God, confirm forever the word that You spoke regarding

Your servant and his house and do as You have spoken.

26 (1Ch 17:23-24; Ps 72:18-19) May Your name be magnified forever

by saying, 'The Lord of Hosts is God over Israel,' and may the house

of Your servant David be established before You.

27 "For You, O Lord of Hosts, God of Israel, have revealed a word

to Your servant, saying, 'I will build you a house.' Therefore,

Your servant has found the courage to pray this prayer to You.

28 (Jn 17:17) Now, Lord God, You are God, and Your words are true.

You have spoken this good message to Your servant.

29 (Nu 6:24-26; 2Sa 22:51) Now, be resolved and bless Your servant's

dynastic house, so that it may stand before You forever.

You, Lord God, have spoken, and with Your blessing,

the house of Your servant will be blessed forever."

2 Samuel 7

[16] And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before

thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

[17] According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did

Nathan speak unto David.

[18] Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am

I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

[19] And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast

spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this

the manner of man, O Lord GOD?

[20] And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy

servant.

[21] For thy word's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done

all these great things, to make thy servant know them.

[22] Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee,

neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard

with our ears.

[23] And what one nation in the earth is like thy people, even like Israel,

whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and

to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people,

which thou redeemedst to thee from Egypt, from the nations and their gods?

[24] For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel to be a people

unto thee for ever: and thou, LORD, art become their God.

[25] And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy

servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as thou

hast said.

[26] And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is

the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established

before thee.

[27] For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant,

saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his

heart to pray this prayer unto thee.

[28] And now, O Lord GOD, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou

hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:

[29] Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant,

that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken

it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.

1 CHRONICLES 17

The Prayer of David

2Sa 7:18-29

16 (2Sa 7:18) Then King David came and sat before the Lord, and he said,

"Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house that You have brought me

this far?

17 This was something small in Your eyes, God, but You have spoken

concerning the house of Your servant for a great while to come

and have regarded me with the status of a great man, O Lord God.

18 "What more can David speak to You for the honor of Your servant?

For You know Your servant.

19 (Isa 37:35) O Lord, for the sake of Your servant and according

to Your own heart You have done all these great things

and made known all these great things.

20 (Ex 15:11; Isa 44:6) "O Lord, there is none like You, and there is no god

besides You as we have heard with our ears.

21 Who is like Your people Israel, a nation on earth whom God has redeemed

for Himself as a people to make for Yourself a great name by great and awesome

deeds in driving out nations from before Your people whom You redeemed

from Egypt?

22 (Ex 19:5-6) For You made Your people Israel for Yourself for a people

forever, and You, O Lord, have become their God.

23 "And now, Lord, the word which You have spoken concerning

Your servant and concerning his house, let it endure forever and do

just as You have spoken.

24 Let Your name endure and be magnified forever, saying,

"'The Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, is God to Israel.'

And let the house of David Your servant be established before You.

25 "For You, my God, have revealed to Your servant that You will

build a house for him. Therefore Your servant has found courage

to pray before You.

26 And now, O Lord, You are God, and You have promised this good

word to Your servant.

27 Now, You have been pleased to bless the house of Your servant

that it may be forever before You. For You, O Lord, have blessed it,

and it shall be blessed forever."

1 Chronicles 17

16 And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I,

O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

17 And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast

also spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast

regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God.

18 What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant?

for thou knowest thy servant.

19 O LORD, for thy servant's sake, and according to thine own heart,

hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things.

20 O LORD, there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee,

according to all that we have heard with our ears.

21 And what one nation in the earth is like thy people Israel, whom God

went to redeem to be his own people, to make thee a name of greatness

and terribleness, by driving out nations from before thy people,

whom thou hast redeemed out of Egypt?

22 For thy people Israel didst thou make thine own people for ever; and thou,

LORD, becamest their God.

23 Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning

thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever,

and do as thou hast said.

24 Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever,

saying, The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel:

and let the house of David thy servant be established before thee.

25 For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him

an house: therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee.

26 And now, LORD, thou art God, and hast promised

this goodness unto thy servant:

27 now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant,

that it may be before thee for ever: for thou blessest, O LORD,

and it shall be blessed for ever.

2) Our Daily Bread for 5 May 2025 titled

God of the Fresh Start

2 Chronicles 33:10-17

Manasseh's Repentance

10 The Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not pay attention.

11 So the Lord brought on them the officials

of the army of the king of Assyria. They captured Manasseh with hooks,

and they bound him in bronze chains and led him to Babylon.

12 And when he was distressed, he entreated the face of the Lord his God,

and he greatly humbled himself before the God of his fathers.

13 And he prayed to God, and He was moved and responded

to his plea and returned him to Jerusalem to his kingdom.

Then Manasseh knew that the Lord was God.

14 After this he built an outer wall for the City of David, west of Gihon,

in the valley and toward the entrance of the Fish Gate, where it went

around Ophel, and raised it to a very great height. Then he positioned

military commanders in all the fortified cities in Judah.

15 And he removed the foreign gods and statues from the house of the Lord,

and all the altars that he built on the hill of the house of the Lord

and Jerusalem, and he cast them outside the city.

16 He also restored the altar of the Lord, and he sacrificed fellowship and

thanksgiving offerings, and he ordered Judah to serve the Lord God of Israel.

17 However, the people continued to sacrifice at the high places,

but only to the Lord their God.

[10] And the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not

hearken.

[11] Wherefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the host of the

king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, and bound him with

fetters, and carried him to Babylon.

[12] And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and

humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,

[13] And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his

supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then

Manasseh knew that the LORD he was God.

[14] Now after this he built a wall without the city of David, on the west

side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entering in at the fish gate, and

compassed about Ophel, and raised it up a very great height, and put

captains of war in all the fenced cities of Judah.

[15] And he took away the strange gods, and the idol out of the house of the

LORD, and all the altars that he had built in the mount of the house of the

LORD, and in Jerusalem, and cast them out of the city.

[16] And he repaired the altar of the LORD, and sacrificed thereon peace

offerings and thank offerings, and commanded Judah to serve the LORD God of

Israel.

[17] Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet

unto the LORD their God only.

"The Merchant of Death is Dead!" That was the headline for an obituary

that may have caused Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, to make

a course correction in his life. But the newspaper made a mistake - Alfred

was very much alive. It was his brother Ludvig who had died. When Alfred

realised he'd be remembered for a dangerous invention that claimed many lives,

he decided to donate most of his significant wealth to establishing

an award for those who had benefited humanity.

It became known as the Nobel Prize.

More than two thousand years earlier, another powerful man had a change

of heart. Manasseh, king of Judah, rebelled against God. As a result,

he was taken captive to Babylon. But "in his distress he sought the

favour of the Lord," and "when he prayed," God "brought him back

to Jerusalem and to his kingdom" (2 Chronicles 33:12-13).

Manasseh spent the rest of his rule in peace, serving God

and doing his best to undo the wrongs he'd done before.

"The Lord was moved" by Manasseh's prayer (v. 13). God responds to humility.

When we realize we need to make a change in the way we're living and turn to

Him, He never turns us away. He meets us with grace we don't deserve

and renews us with the self-giving love He poured out at the cross.

New beginnings begin with Him.

Reflect & Pray

Where in your life do you need to have a change of heart?

How will you turn to God today?

Forgiving Father, thank You that

You'll never turn me away. Please help me to turn to You

with all my heart in all I do today.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 2 - The key to the Prison Cell

Matt 6:14-15

14 For if you forgive men for their sins, your heavenly Father will

also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men for their sins,

neither will your Father forgive your sins.

14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will

also forgive you: 15 but if ye forgive not men their trespasses,

neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Ann had been badly wounded in a relationship that had ended in anger

and accusation. For more than a year, Ann nursed her bitterness, rallying

support for her attitudes from friends and colleagues. Any time she saw

her former friend, Ann put up an icy wall of hostility. She thought she was

"getting over" the hurt, but the very mention of her friend's name brought

back a flood of negative feelings. Ann was trapped, locked in a prison of

unforgiveness , a jail built block by block by her own unwillingness to

forgive. Ann didn't "get over it"; instead, her wounds festered

and her bitterness grew worse.

Then one day - she never knew how - Ann let go of her bitterness. The barriers

of hostility and anger melted away, and when she saw her friend again, she was

able to forgive. And Ann was finally able to turn to the Lord for her own

healing and forgiveness.

"If you do not forgive," Jesus says - and the statement falls hard on

unforgiving hearts, "Neither will you be forgiven." In one sense, God's

forgiveness is unconditional - we do not have to earn or deserve it, and it is

always available to us. But we cannot experience the forgiveness God has

extended to us when we harbour unforgiveness towards others and build walls

of bitterness in our hearts.

When we refuse forgiveness toward those who have hurt or betrayed us, we do

not keep them in bondage, but ourselves. We lock ourselves away for an

awareness of God's loving presence; we imprison ourselves in a cell of

revenge. But when we reach out to forgive, we turn in the lock;

the door is open for our own sins to be forgiven and our own hearts

cleansed and purified.

Application

a) Why is forgiving others a condition for experiencing forgiveness

in my own life?

b) How can these verses have a practical effect upon my willingness

to forgive others?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Gen 13:2,5-6,14-17

2 (Ge 24:35; Ps 112:1-3) Abram was very wealthy in livestock,

in silver and in gold.

5 Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.

6 (Ge 36:6-7) But the land was not able to support them

both dwelling together because their possessions were so great.

14 (Ge 28:14; Dt 3:27) After Lot had departed from him,

the Lord said to Abram,

"Lift up now your eyes, and look from the place where you are,

northward and southward and eastward and westward.

15 (Ge 12:7; 2Ch 20:7) All the land that you see I will give to you

and to your descendants forever.

16 (Ge 28:14; Nu 23:10) I will make your descendants like the dust

of the earth, so that if a man could number the dust of the earth,

then your descendants could also be numbered.

17 Arise, and walk throughout the land across its length

and its width, for I will give it to you."

2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

5 And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.

6 And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together:

for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.

14 And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him,

Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward,

and southward, and eastward, and westward:

15 for all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it,

and to thy seed for ever.

16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man

can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.

17 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it;

for I will give it unto thee.

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

God's Generous Provision

Ps 145:13b-21

13 Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways

and loving in all His works.

18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,

to all who call upon Him in truth.

19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;

He also will hear their cry and will save them.

20 The Lord preserves all those who love Him,

but all the wicked He will destroy.

21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord,

and let all people bless His holy name

forever and ever.

13 And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways,

And holy in all his works.

18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him,

To all that call upon him in truth.

19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him:

He also will hear their cry, and will save them.

20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him:

But all the wicked will he destroy.

21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD:

And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

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?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

5th Day of the Month

a) Pray for Canada's First Nation peoples,

that the Lord will draw them to Himself

(PS 145:13-18

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

and Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways

and loving in all His works.

18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,

to all who call upon Him in truth.

)

Mem

13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

Samek

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

Ain

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

Pe

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

Zade

17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways,

And holy in all his works.

Qoph

18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him,

To all that call upon him in truth.

b) Pray for the Lord to search your life ,

reveal anything offensive and cleanse you from unrighteousness

( ps 139:24 " and see if there is any rebellious way in me,

and lead me in the ancient way. "

24 And see if there be any wicked way in me,

And lead me in the way everlasting.

1: John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us

our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. "

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to understand and honour His Covenant.

Pray to the Lord: "Forgiving Father, thank You that

You'll never turn me away. Please help me to turn to You

with all my heart in all I do today."

Pray to the Lord and pray to honestly forgive.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be obedient to Him

and know His rewards!

Pray to the Lord and give Him praise.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin

Pray for Canada's First Nation peoples,

that the Lord will draw them to Himself

Pray for the Lord to search your life ,

reveal anything offensive and cleanse you from unrighteousness

As the government of Tunisia allows greater religious freedoms,

pray that many more Tunisians will receive God's salvation.

Pray for Christians who have been harassed and imprisoned by

Bahrain's governig authorities.

Pray the every Ethiopian believer will have access to their own copy of God's

Word.

Pray that Christians converts in the United Arab Emirates will demonstrate

God's love, grace and forgiveness to their persecutors.

Pray for the safety and spiritual growth of Muslim-background believers

who often face death threats.

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

Day 124 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 4 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Sunday, May 4. 2025

Day 124, 4 May 2025

Today at

Calvary Community Church Pastor Doug Zeiber

spoke on More Lessons from the Journey

Paul's Return to Antioch

18 (Nu 6:18; Ac 21:24) Yet Paul remained many days. He had his hair cut

in Cenchrea, for he had taken a vow. Then, bidding farewell to the brothers,

he sailed to Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila were with him.

[18] And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his

leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla

and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.

If we know it, do our lives show it?

If we say it, mean it. IF we mean it, do it.

19 (Ac 18:4; 18:24) He arrived at Ephesus and left them there.

But he himself went into the synagogue and lectured the Jews.

[19] And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered

into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.

20 When they asked him to remain for a while longer, he did not consent,

[20] When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;

Our obedience is more important than our comfort.

Learn from our lessons.

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21 (1Co 4:19; Jas 4:15) but, bidding farewell, said, "I must by all means

attend this upcoming feast in Jerusalem,

but I will return to you if God wills." And he set sail from Ephesus.

[21] But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast

that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And

he sailed from Ephesus.

)

22 (Ac 8:40) When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church

and then went down to Antioch.

[22] And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the

church, he went down to Antioch.

23 (Ac 16:6; 14:22) After spending some time there, he departed

and passed through the entire region of Galatia and Phrygia in sequence,

strengthening all the disciples.

[23] And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all

the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the

disciples.

We are not just called to make discpiles but to strengthen them too.

Acts 18:24-28

Apollos Preaches in Ephesus

24 (1Co 1:12; 4:6) Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, born in Alexandria,

who was an eloquent man and powerful in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus.

[24] And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man,

and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.

25 (Ac 19:3; Ro 12:11) This man was instructed in the way of the Lord,

knowing only the baptism of John, but being fervent in spirit,

he accurately spoke and taught the things concerning the Lord.

[25] This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in

the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing

only the baptism of John.

26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla

heard him, they took him and explained the way of God more accurately.

[26] And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and

Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way

of God more perfectly.

God uses people in progress.

Correct privately and with humility.

Receive correction graciously and with humility.

27 (Ac 18:18; 1Co 3:6) When Apollos intended to pass into Achaia,

the brothers wrote to encourage the disciples to welcome him.

On arriving, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace.

[27] And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote,

exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them

much which had believed through grace:

28 (Ac 18:5; 9:22) For he vehemently refuted the Jews publicly,

proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.

[28] For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the

scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

1)Psalms 89, 96, 100, 101, 105, 132

PSALMS 89

A Contemplative Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;

with my mouth I will make known Your faithfulness to all generations.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) For I have said, "Mercy shall be built up forever;

Your faithfulness shall be established in the heavens."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one;

I have sworn to David my servant:

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) 'Your offspring I will establish forever,

and build up your throne for all generations.' " Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let the heavens praise Your wonders, O Lord;

Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For who in the skies can be compared to the Lord?

Who among the heavenly sons is like the Lord?

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) God is greatly to be feared

in the assembly of the holy ones

and awesome to all those who surround Him.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O Lord God of Hosts, who is a mighty Lord like You,

with Your faithfulness all around You?

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 ) You rule the raging of the sea;

when the waves arise, You still them.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17 ) You crushed Rahab like a corpse;

You scattered Your enemies with Your strong arm.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5 ) The heavens are Yours; the earth also is Yours;

the world and all that is in it, You have founded them.

12 The north and the south, You have created them;

Tabor and Hermon rejoice in Your name.

13 You have a mighty arm,

and strong is Your hand, and victorious is Your right hand.

14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne;

mercy and truth shall go before Your presence.

15 Blessed are the people who know the joyful shout.

They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your presence.

16 In Your name they rejoice all the day,

and in Your righteousness they shall be exalted.

17 For You are the beauty of their strength;

by Your favor our horn is exalted.

18 For the Lord is our shield of defense,

and the Holy One of Israel is our king.

19 Long ago You spoke in a vision

to Your godly one and said:

"I have given help to one who is mighty;

I have exalted one chosen from the people.

20 I have found David, My servant;

with My holy oil I have anointed him:

21 By whom My hand shall be established;

My arm also shall strengthen him.

22 The enemy shall not take tribute from him,

nor the wicked humiliate him.

23 I will beat down his foes before him

and strike down those who hate him.

24 My faithfulness and My mercy shall be with him,

and in My name his horn shall be exalted.

25 I will set his hand on the sea

and his right hand on the rivers.

26 He shall cry unto Me, 'You are my Father, my God,

and the Rock of my salvation.'

27 Also I will make him my firstborn,

the highest of the kings of the earth.

28 In My mercy I will keep him forever,

and My covenant shall stand firm with him.

29 His offspring also I will establish forever

and his throne as the days of heaven.

30 "If his children forsake My law

and do not walk in My judgments,

31 if they break My statutes

and do not keep My commandments,

32 then I will punish their transgression with the rod

and their iniquity with lashes.

33 Nevertheless My lovingkindness I will not remove from him

nor be false in My faithfulness.

34 My covenant I will not violate

nor alter the word that has gone out from My lips.

35 Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness

that I will not lie to David:

36 His offspring shall endure forever,

and his throne as the sun before Me;

37 it shall be established forever as the moon

and as a faithful witness in the heavens." Selah

38 But now You have cast off and rejected him,

You have been wrathful with Your anointed king.

39 You have renounced the covenant with Your servant;

You have defiled his crown by casting it to the ground.

40 You have broken down all his walls;

You have brought his strongholds to ruin.

41 All who pass by the way plunder him;

he is a reproach to his neighbors.

42 You have set high the right hand of his adversaries;

You have made all his enemies rejoice.

43 You have also turned back the edge of his sword

and have not made him stand in battle.

44 You have made his glory cease

and cast his throne down to the ground.

45 The days of his youth You have shortened;

You have covered him with shame. Selah

46 How long, O Lord? Will You hide Yourself forever?

How long shall Your wrath burn like fire?

47 Remember how short my time is!

Why have You made all people in such emptiness?

48 What man can live and not see death?

Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah

49 Lord, where are Your former lovingkindnesses,

which You swore to David in Your faithfulness?

50 Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Your servants

and how I bear in my heart the insults of the many nations,

51 which Your enemies taunt, O Lord,

with which they mock the footsteps of Your anointed king.

52 Blessed be the Lord forever!

Amen and Amen.

Psalm 89

[1] I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I

make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

[2] For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness

shalt thou establish in the very heavens.

[3] I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my

servant,

[4] Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all

generations. Selah.

[5] And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also

in the congregation of the saints.

[6] For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons

of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?

[7] God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had

in reverence of all them that are about him.

[8] O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy

faithfulness round about thee?

[9] Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou

stillest them.

[10] Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast

scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.

[11] The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and

the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.

[12] The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall

rejoice in thy name.

[13] Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

[14] Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth

shall go before thy face.

[15] Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O

LORD, in the light of thy countenance.

[16] In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness

shall they be exalted.

[17] For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn

shall be exalted.

[18] For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.

[19] Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid

help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

[20] I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:

[21] With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen

him.

[22] The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict

him.

[23] And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that

hate him.

[24] But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name

shall his horn be exalted.

[25] I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.

[26] He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my

salvation.

[27] Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.

[28] My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand

fast with him.

[29] His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the

days of heaven.

[30] If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;

[31] If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;

[32] Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity

with stripes.

[33] Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor

suffer my faithfulness to fail.

[34] My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of

my lips.

[35] Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.

[36] His seed shall endure forever, and his throne as the sun before me.

[37] It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness

in heaven. Selah.

[38] But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine

anointed.

[39] Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his

crown by casting it to the ground.

[40] Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong

holds to ruin.

[41] All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.

[42] Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all

his enemies to rejoice.

[43] Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to

stand in the battle.

[44] Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the

ground.

[45] The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with

shame. Selah.

[46] How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn

like fire?

[47] Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in

vain?

[48] What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver

his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.

[49] Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto

David in thy truth?

[50] Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom

the reproach of all the mighty people;

[51] Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have

reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.

[52] Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.

PSALMS 96

1Ch 16:23-33

1 O sing unto the Lord a new song;

sing unto the Lord, all the earth!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Sing unto the Lord, bless His name;

declare His salvation from day to day.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Proclaim His glory among the nations,

His wonders among all peoples.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised;

He is to be feared above all gods.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For all the gods of the nations are worthless,

but the Lord made the heavens.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Honor and majesty are before Him;

strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Give unto the Lord, O families of the people,

give unto the Lord glory and strength.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Give unto the Lord the glory due His name;

bring an offering, and come into His courts.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness;

tremble before Him, all the earth.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Say among the nations, "The Lord reigns!

Indeed, the world is established; it shall not be moved;

He shall judge the peoples righteously."

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad;

let the sea roar, and all that fills it;

12 let the field be joyful, and all that is init;

then all the trees of the forests shall rejoice

13 before the Lord, for He comes,

for He comes to judge the earth.

He shall judge the world with righteousness

and the peoples with His faithfulness.

Psalm 96

[1] O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.

[2] Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to

day.

[3] Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

[4] For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared

above all gods.

[5] For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the

heavens.

[6] Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his

sanctuary.

[7] Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD

glory and strength.

[8] Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and

come into his courts.

[9] O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the

earth.

[10] Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be

established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people

righteously.

[11] Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar,

and the fulness thereof.

[12] Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the

trees of the wood rejoice

[13] Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he

shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

PSALMS 100

A Psalm of thanksgiving.

1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Serve the Lord with gladness;

come before His presence with singing.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord, He is God;

it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;

we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

and into His courts with praise;

be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For the Lord is good; His mercy endures forever,

and His faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 100

[1] Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

[2] Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

[3] Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we

ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

[4] Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise:

be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

[5] For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth

to all generations.

PSALMS 101

A Psalm of David.

1 I will sing of mercy and justice;

to You, O Lord, I will sing.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will consider the path that is blameless.

When will You come to me?

I will walk within my house

with a perfect heart.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) I will set no wicked thing

before my eyes.

I hate the work of those who turn aside;

it shall not have part of me.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) A perverted heart shall be far from me;

I will not know anything wicked.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Whoever privately slanders his neighbor,

him I will destroy;

whoever has a haughty look and a proud heart

I will not endure.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) My eyes shall be favorable to the faithful in the land,

that they may live with me;

he who walks in a blameless manner,

he shall serve me.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He who practices deceit

shall not dwell within my house;

he who tells lies

shall not remain in my sight.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Every morning I will destroy

all the wicked in the land,

that I may cut off all wicked doers

from the city of the Lord.

Psalm 101

[1] I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

[2] I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto

me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.

[3] I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them

that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

[4] A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.

[5] Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that

hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.

[6] Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell

with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

[7] He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth

lies shall not tarry in my sight.

[8] I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all

wicked doers from the city of the LORD.

PSALMS 105

1Ch 16:8-22

1 Oh, give thanks unto the Lord; call upon His name;

make known His deeds among the peoples.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Sing unto Him, sing praises unto Him;

proclaim all His wondrous works.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Glory in His holy name;

let the heart rejoice for those who seek the Lord.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Seek the Lord and His strength;

seek His presence continuously.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Remember His marvelous works that He has done;

His wonders and the judgments from His mouth,

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) O offspring of Abraham, His servant,

O children of Jacob, His chosen ones.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He is the Lord our God;

His judgments are in all the earth.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) He remembers His covenant forever,

the word that He commanded, to a thousand generations,

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) that covenant He made with Abraham,

and His oath to Isaac,

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) and confirmed to Jacob as a decree,

and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan

as the portion of your inheritance."

12 When they were but a few people in number,

indeed, very few, and strangers in it,

13 when they went from one nation to another,

from one kingdom to another people,

14 He did not permit anyone to do them wrong;

indeed, He reproved kings on their behalf,

15 saying, "Do not touch my anointed ones,

and do no harm to my prophets."

16 Moreover He called for a famine upon the land;

He broke the whole supply of bread.

17 He sent a man before them,

Joseph, who was sold as a slave.

18 They hurt his feet with fetters;

his neck was put in an iron collar.

19 Until the time that his word came to pass,

the word of the Lord tested him.

20 The king sent and released him;

the ruler of the people let him go free.

21 He made Joseph lord of his house

and ruler of all his possessions,

22 to imprison his princes at Joseph's pleasure

and to teach his elders wisdom.

23 Then Israel came into Egypt,

and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.

24 The Lord increased His people greatly

and made them stronger than their enemies.

25 He turned their hearts to hate His people,

to deal cleverly with His servants.

26 He sent Moses, His servant,

and Aaron whom He had chosen.

27 They showed His signs among them

and wonders in the land of Ham.

28 He sent darkness and made the land dark,

and Moses and Aaron did not rebel against His word.

29 He turned their waters into blood

and caused their fish to die.

30 Their land brought forth frogs in abundance,

even in the chambers of their kings.

31 He spoke, and there came swarms of flies

and gnats in all their country.

32 He gave them hail for rain

and flaming lightning in their land.

33 He struck their vines and their fig trees

and shattered the trees of their country.

34 He spoke, and the locusts came,

and caterpillars without number,

35 that devoured all the vegetation in their land,

and ate all the fruit of their ground.

36 He struck down all the firstborn in their land,

the first fruits of all their strength.

37 Then He brought them out with silver and gold,

and no one among their tribes faltered.

38 Egypt was glad when they left,

for the fear of Israel fell upon them.

39 He spread a cloud for a covering,

and fire to give light in the night.

40 The people asked, and He brought quail,

and satisfied them with abundant bread of heaven.

41 He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out;

they ran in the desert like a river.

42 For he recalled His holy promise

to Abraham His servant.

43 He brought forth His people with joy,

and His chosen ones with gladness,

44 and gave them the lands of the nations,

and they took possession of the fruitful labor of the people,

45 that they might observe His statutes

and keep His laws.

Praise the Lord!

Psalm 103

[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.

[6] The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are

oppressed.

[7] He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.

[8] The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in

mercy.

[9] He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.

[10] He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to

our iniquities.

[11] For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward

them that fear him.

[12] As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our

transgressions from us.

[13] Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that

fear him.

[14] For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.

[15] As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he

flourisheth.

[16] For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof

shall know it no more.

[17] But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them

that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;

[18] To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his

commandments to do them.

[19] The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom

ruleth over all.

[20] Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his

commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

[21] Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his

pleasure.

[22] Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the

LORD, O my soul.

PSALMS 132

2Ch 6:41-42

A Song of Ascents.

1 O Lord, remember David

and all his afflictions,

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) how he swore unto the Lord,

and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob:

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) "I will not come into my house,

nor go up to my bed;

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I will not give sleep to my eyes,

or slumber to my eyelids,

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) until I find a place for the Lord,

a dwelling for the mighty God of Jacob."

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) We heard of it in Ephrathah;

we found it in the fields of Jaar.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) "We will go to His dwelling place,

we will worship at His footstool."

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Arise, O Lord, go to Your resting place,

You and the ark of Your strength.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness,

and let Your godly ones shout for joy.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) For Your servant David's sake,

do not turn away Your anointed king.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) The Lord has sworn with a sure oath to David

that He will not turn from it:

"From the fruit of your body

I will set a son on your throne.

12 If your children will keep My covenant

and My testimonies that I shall teach them,

then their children shall also sit

upon your throne forever."

13 For the Lord has chosen Zion;

He has desired it for His dwelling:

14 "This is My resting place forever;

here I will dwell, for I have chosen it.

15 I will abundantly bless her provisions;

I will satisfy her poor with bread.

16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation,

and her godly ones shall shout for joy.

17 "There I will make a horn sprout for David;

I have prepared a lamp for My anointed one.

18 His enemies I will clothe with shame,

but on him his crown will shine."

Psalms 132

[1] LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions:

[2] How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;

[3] Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into

my bed;

[4] I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,

[5] Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God

of Jacob.

[6] Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.

[7] We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.

[8] Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.

[9] Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout

for joy.

[10] For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.

[11] The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of

the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.

[12] If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall

teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.

[13] For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.

[14] This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

[15] I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with

bread.

[16] I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall

shout aloud for joy.

[17] There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for

mine anointed.

[18] His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown

flourish.

2) Our Daily Bread for 4 May 2025

Lasting Joy

PSALMS 16

A Miktam of David.

1 Preserve me, O God,

for in You I take refuge.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) I have said to the Lord, "You are my Lord;

my welfare has no existence outside of You."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5 ) For the holy ones who are in the land,

they are the majestic ones; in them is all my delight.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8 ) Those who chase after other gods,

their sorrows will be multiplied;

their drink offerings of blood I will not offer,

nor lift their names on my lips.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup;

You support my lot.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;

yes, an inheritance is beautiful for me.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3 ) I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel;

my affections also instruct me in the night seasons.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I have set the Lord always before me;

because He is at my right hand,

I will not be moved.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;

my flesh also will rest in security.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17 ) For You will not leave my soul in Sheol,

nor will You suffer Your godly one to see corruption.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) You will make known to me the path of life;

in Your presence is fullness of joy;

at Your right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalms 16

[1] Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.

[2] O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness

extendeth not to thee;

[3] But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom

is all my delight.

[4] Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their

drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my

lips.

[5] The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou

maintainest my lot.

[6] The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly

heritage.

[7] I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct

me in the night seasons.

[8] I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I

shall not be moved.

[9] Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall

rest in hope.

[10] For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine

Holy One to see corruption.

[11] Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy;

at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

In 2014, residents of a village in Norway erected a traffic sign that

encouraged people crossing the street to do so in a silly manner.

The intent was to bring a few moments of humour - for "silly walkers"

and onlookers alike - to brighten one another's days.

These brief glimpses of silliness were a momentary encouragement

to downcast spirits.

The Bible acknowledges that we’ll have seasons of difficulty

and hardship, causing us to feel demoralized and sad.

The book of Lamentations and many psalms give voice to such pain.

Yet the Scriptures also point us to what can bring us lasting joy

in all circumstances: the presence of God. David penned the words

of Psalm 16 with an eye to an eternal future with Him. Those of

us alive today - after the death and resurrection of Jesus - know God's

presence even now through the Holy Spirit.

Though they may only last a short time, humor and levity can lift our

spirits in times of difficulty. However, to experience the lasting

joy that sustains us through the most painful seasons of our lives,

we must "take refuge" in God (v. 1) who counsels and instructs us (v. 7).

He'll never abandon us; instead,

He'll "make known to [us] the path of life" and "fill [us] with joy" (v. 11).

Reflect & Pray

What brings you joy during seasons of difficulty?

How does God's presence lift your spirits?

Dear God, thank You for being with me

through both good and bad days. You're the source of my joy.

God is always with us. Learn more by listening

to God With Us by Discover the Word.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 1 Call to the Lord - 2 Samuel 22:3-4

3 (Ge 15:1; Ps 9:9) the God of my strength, in whom I will trust;

my shield and the horn of my salvation,

my fortress and my sanctuary;

my Savior, You save me from violence.

4 (Ps 48:1; 96:4) I call upon the Lord, who is praiseworthy,

and I am saved from my enemies.

3 The God of my rock; in him will I trust:

He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge,

My saviour; thou savest me from violence.

4 I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised:

So shall I be saved from mine enemies.

In the old Days of Television Western, we could always tell who the enemy was.

The bad guys wore black hats; the evil villain had a scar across

his cheek or a patch over one eye. But real life is

not quite so simple . Enemies come in many forms, and often are not easy to

recognise. Sin is an enemy; even those we love can seek

to undermine our faith;

modern materialism and distorted values lead us away from biblical principles.

These enemies may not seek our death in a physical sense,

but their influence results in spiritual death or, at the very least,

immaturity.

Yet God promises to rescue us from our enemies. David describes the Lord as a

"rock", a "shield", a "stronghold", and a "refuge". God provides a stable

foundation for our faith; he products us from the attacks of the enemy;

he offers a place of rest in battle.

Our battles are usually not physical ones, but rather spiritual

and emotional wars.

We struggle with difficult relationships, the burdens of the past,

the subtle accusations of the devil.

But these enemies can be overcome. David says,

"I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise" .

When we turn to the Lord, trust his Word, acknowledge his

worthiness, we put our own problems and difficulties in perspective.

We see that God is able to rescue us, and has promised to do so.

And as we respond to his grace by focusing

on him, we abandon trust in ourselves and allow him to do what he promised.

Application

a) What kinds of enemies do I face?

b) How have I tried to deal with those enemies by myself?

c) How can today's verses help me turn to the sources of my rescue?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Ps 35:27

27 May those who favour my righteous cause shout for joy and be glad;

may they say continually, "The Lord be magnified,

who delights in the peace of His servant."

27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause:

Yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified,

which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

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

God's Generous Provision

Matthew 6:24-34

God and Money

24 (Lk 16:13; 16:11; 16:9) "No one can serve two masters.

For either he will hate the one and love the other,

or else he will hold to the one and despise the other.

You cannot serve God and money."

Care and Anxiety

Lk 12:22-34

25 (Mt 6:31; 6:34; Php 4:6) "Therefore, I say to you,

take no thought about your life, what you will eat,

or what you will drink, nor about your body,

what you will put on. Is not life more than

and the body than clothing?

26 (Job 38:41; Ps 147:9) Look at the birds of the air,

for they do not sow, nor do they reap, nor gather into barns.

Yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they?

27 Who among you by taking thought can add a cubit

(A cubit is about half a meter.) to his stature?

28 (Mt 6:25; 6:31) "Why take thought about clothing?

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow:

They neither work, nor do they spin.

29 (1Ki 10:4-7; 2Ch 9:4-6) Yet I say to you that even Solomon

in all his glory was not dressed like one of these.

30 (Mt 8:26; 14:31) Therefore, if God so clothes the grass of the field,

which today is here and tomorrow is thrown into the oven,

will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

31 (1Pe 5:7) Therefore, take no thought, saying, 'What shall we eat?'

or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'

32 (Mt 6:8; Lk 12:30) (For the Gentiles seek after all these things.)

For your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things.

33 (1Ti 4:8; 1Ki 3:11-13) But seek first the kingdom of God

and His righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you.

34 (Mt 6:25) Therefore, take no thought about tomorrow,

for tomorrow will take thought about the things of itself.

Sufficient to the day is the trouble thereof.

True Wisdom

24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one,

and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other.

Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat,

or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not

the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor

gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much

better than they?

27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field,

how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

29 and yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed

like one of these.

30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is,

and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you,

O ye of little faith?

31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat?

or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek

for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God,

and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow:

for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.

Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

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?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

4nd Day of the Month

a) Pray for the preservation of godly values in Canada

(Prov 14:34 - Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a reproach to any people.

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:

But sin is a reproach to any people.

)

b) Pray the political leaders will be awakened by God to the right

use of power and the right stewardship of their positions.

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord Jesus Christ for humility and correction.

Pray to the Lord and pray to Him As Lord of Justice and Mercy.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, thank You for being with me

through both good and bad days. You're the source of my joy."

Pray to the Lord and pray for Jesus Christ to resuce you from your enemies.

Pray to the Lord and pray to shout the righteous case of Jesus Christ.

Pray to the Lord and pray to seek the Kingdom of God first and foremost.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin.

Pray for the preservation of godly values in Canada

Pray the political leaders will be awakened by God to the right

use of power and the right stewardship of their positions.

Pray for the strength and courage of a teenage boy in Turkey who was beaten

for wearing a cross necklace.

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

Day 123 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 3 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Saturday, May 3. 2025

Day 123, 3 May 2025

1) Psalms 1, 2, 15, 22, 23, 24, 47, 68

Psalms 1

BOOK ONE

Psalms 1-41

1 Blessed is the man

who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,

nor stands in the path of sinners,

nor sits in the seat of scoffers;

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) but his delight is in the law of the Lord,

and in His law he meditates day and night.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,

that brings forth its fruit in its season;

its leaf will not wither,

and whatever he does will prosper.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) The ungodly are not so,

but are like the chaff

which the wind drives away.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Therefore the ungodly will not stand in the judgment,

nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,

but the way of the ungodly will perish.

Psalm 1

[1] Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly,

nor standeth in the way of sinners,

Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

[2] But his delight is in the law of the LORD;

And in his law doth he meditate day and night.

[3] And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,

That bringeth forth his fruit in his season;

His leaf also shall not wither;

And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

[4] The ungodly are not so:

But are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

[5] Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment,

Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

[6] For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous:

But the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Psalms 2

1 Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot in vain?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) The kings of the earth set themselves,

and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord

and against His anointed, saying,

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) "Let us tear off their bonds

and cast away their ropes from us."

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He who sits in the heavens laughs;

the Lord ridicules them.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Then He will speak to them in His wrath

and terrify them in His burning anger:

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) "I have installed My king on Zion, My holy hill."

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) I will declare the decree of the Lord:

He said to me, "You are My son; this day have I begotten you.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Ask of Me,

and I will give you the nations for your inheritance,

and the ends of the earth for your possession.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) You will break them with a scepter of iron;

you will dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel."

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Now then, you kings, be wise;

be admonished, you judges of the earth.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Serve the Lord with fear; tremble with trepidation!

12 Kiss the son, lest He become angry, and you perish in the way,

for His wrath kindles in a flash. Blessed are all who seek refuge in Him.

Psalm 2

[1] Why do the heathen rage, And the people imagine a vain thing?

[2] The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel

together, Against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,

[3] Let us break their bands asunder, And cast away their cords from us.

[4] He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh:

The Lord shall have them in derision.

[5] Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath,

And vex them in his sore displeasure.

[6] Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

[7] I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me,

Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

[8] Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance,

And the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

[9]Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron;

Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

[10]Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: Be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

[11] Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling.

[12] Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way,

When his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put

their trust in him.

PSALMS 15

A Psalm of David.

1 Lord, who will abide in Your tabernacle?

Who will dwell in Your holy hill?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 )He who walks uprightly,

and does righteousness,

and speaks truth in his heart;

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) he who does not slander with the tongue

and does no evil to his neighbor,

nor bears a reproach against his friend;

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) in whose eyes a vile person is despised,

but who honors those who fear the Lord;

he who swears to avoid evil

and does not change;

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) he who does not put his money out to usury,

nor take a bribe against the innocent.

He who does these things

will never be moved.

Psalm 15

[1] LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy

hill?

[2] He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the

truth in his heart.

[3] He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour,

nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.

[4] In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that

fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.

[5] He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against

the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

PSALMS 22

For the Music Director. To the melody of "The Doe of the Dawn."

A Psalm of David.

1 My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?

Why are You so far from deliveringme,

and from my roaring words of distress?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) O my God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not answer;

and at night, but I have no rest.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) But You are holy,

O You who inhabits the praises of Israel.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Our fathers trusted in You;

they trusted, and You did deliver them.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5 )They cried to You and were delivered;

they trusted in You and were not put to shame.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) But I am a worm, and not a man;

a reproach of men and despised by the people.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) All who see me laugh me to scorn;

they sneer with the lip, they shake the head, saying,

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) "Trust in the Lord,

let Him deliver him;

let Him rescue him,

seeing He delights in him."

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) But You are He who took me out of the womb;

You caused me to trust

while I was on my mother's breasts.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17 ) I was cast on You from birth;

You are my God from my mother's womb.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Be not far from me

for trouble is near,

for there is none to help.

12 Many bulls encircle me;

strong bulls of Bashan surround me.

13 They open their mouths against me,

as a preying and roaring lion.

14 I am poured out like water,

and all my bones are out of joint;

my heart is like wax;

it is melted inside my body.

15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd,

and my tongue cleaves to my jaws;

and You have set me toward the dust of death.

16 For dogs have encompassed me;

the assembly of the wicked has enclosed me;

like a lion they pin my hands and my feet;

17 I can count all my bones;

they look and stare on me.

18 They part my garments among them

and cast lots for my clothes.

19 But do not be far from me, O Lord;

O my Help, hasten to my aid.

20 Rescue my soul from the sword,

my only life from the power of the dog.

21 Save me from the lion's mouth,

and from the horns of the wild ox, answer me!

22 I will declare Your name to my community;

in the midst of the congregation I will praise You.

23 You who fear the Lord, praise Him;

all you descendants of Jacob, glorify Him,

and stand in awe of Him, all you descendants of Israel.

24 For He has not despised nor abhorred

the affliction of the afflicted;

nor has He hid His face from him;

but when he cried to Him, He heard.

25 From You my praise will be in the great congregation;

I will pay my vows before those who fear Him.

26 The meek will eat and be satisfied;

those who seek Him will praise the Lord.

May your hearts live forever.

27 All the ends of the world

will remember and turn to the Lord,

and all the families of the nations

will worship before You.

28 For kingship belongs to the Lord,

and He rules among the nations.

29 All the prosperous ones of the earth will eat and worship;

all who go down to the dust will bow before Him,

even he who cannot keep his own soul alive.

30 Posterity will serve Him;

it will be told to generations about the Lord;

31 they will come and declare His righteousness

to a people yet to be born,

that He has acted.

Psalm 22

[1] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from

helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

[2] O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night

season, and am not silent.

[3] But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.

[4] Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.

[5] They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were

not confounded.

[6] But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the

people.

[7] All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they

shake the head saying,

[8] He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him,

seeing he delighted in him.

[9] But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope

when I was upon my mother's breasts.

[10] I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother's

belly.

[11] Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.

[12] Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me

round.

[13] They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.

[14] I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart

is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.

[15] My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my

jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.

[16] For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed

me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

[17] I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.

[18] They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.

[19] But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help

me.

[20] Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.

[21] Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of

the unicorns.

[22] I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the

congregation will I praise thee.

[23] Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify

him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.

[24] For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted;

neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.

[25] My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my

vows before them that fear him.

[26] The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that

seek him: your heart shall live for ever.

[27] All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and

all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

[28] For the kingdom is the LORD's: and he is the governor among the

nations.

[29] All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go

down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.

[30] A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a

generation.

[31] They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that

shall be born, that he hath done this.

Psalms 23

A Psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He makes me lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside still waters.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He restores my soul;

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for His name's sake.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Even though I walk

through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil;

for You are with me;

Your rod and Your staff,

they comfort me.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

You anoint my head with oil;

my cup runs over.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord

forever.

Psalm 23

[1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

[2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the

still waters.

[3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for

his name's sake.

[4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will

fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

[5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou

anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

[6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I

will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

PSALMS 24

A Psalm of David.

1 The earth belongs to the Lord, and its fullness,

the world, and those who dwell in it.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For He has founded it on the seas,

and established it on the floods.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Who may ascend the hill of the Lord?

Who may stand in His holy place?

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He who has clean hands and a pure heart;

who has not lifted up his soul unto vanity,

nor sworn deceitfully.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) He will receive the blessing from the Lord,

and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) This is Jacob, the generation of those who seek Him,

who seek Your face. Selah

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Lift up your heads, O you gates;

and be lifted up, you everlasting doors,

that the King of glory may enter.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Who is this King of glory?

The Lord strong and mighty,

the Lord mighty in battle.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Lift up your heads, O you gates;

lift up, you everlasting doors,

that the King of glory may enter.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Who is He-this King of glory?

The Lord of Hosts,

He is the King of glory. Selah

Psalm 24

[1] The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they

that dwell therein.

[2] For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the

floods.

[3] Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his

holy place?

[4] He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his

soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

[5] He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the

God of his salvation.

[6] This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O

Jacob. Selah.

[7] Lift up your head, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors;

and the King of glory shall come in.

[8] Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty

in battle.

[9] Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors;

and the King of glory shall come in.

[10] Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory.

Selah.

PSALMS 47

For the Music Director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.

1 Clap your hands, all you people!

Shout to God with a joyful voice.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For the Lord Most High is awesome;

He is a great King over all the earth.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He subdued peoples under us,

and nations under our feet.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He chose our inheritance for us,

the excellency of Jacob whom He loved. Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) God went up with a shout,

the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Sing praises to God, sing praises;

sing praises to our King, sing praises.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) For God is the King of all the earth;

sing praises with understanding.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) God reigns over the nations;

God sits on His holy throne.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 )The princes of peoples are gathered together,

even the people of the God of Abraham.

For the shields of the earth belong to God;

He is greatly exalted.

Psalm 47

[1] O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of

triumph.

[2] For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the

earth.

[3] He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.

[4] He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he

loved. Selah.

[5] God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.

[6] Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing

praises.

[7] For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with

understanding.

[8] God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his

holiness.

[9] The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the

God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly

exalted.

PSALMS 68

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David. A Song.

1 Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered;

let those who hate Him flee before Him.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) As smoke is driven away,

You drive them away;

as wax melts before the fire,

so may the wicked perish before God.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) But let the righteous be glad;

let them rejoice before God;

let them rejoice exceedingly.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Sing to God, sing praises to His name;

raise a song to Him who rides through the deserts-

His name is the Lord;

exult before Him.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) A father of the fatherless, and a protector of the widows,

is God in His holy habitation.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9 )God sets the deserted in families;

He brings out prisoners into prosperity,

but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) O God, when You went forth before Your people,

when You marched through the wasteland, Selah

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) the earth shook;

the heavens also poured down rain

at the presence of God; even Sinai shook

at the presence of God, the God of Israel.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) You, O God, sent plentiful rain;

You established Your inheritance when it was weary.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Your congregation has lived in it;

You, O God, by Your goodness have prepared for the poor.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) The Lord gave the word;

great was the company of women who proclaimed it:

12 "Kings of armies flee; they flee!"

Even the women who were at home divided the spoil.

13 Though you sleep between the sheepfolds,

yet you will be like the wings of a dove overlaid with silver,

and its feathers with yellow gold.

14 When the Almighty scattered kings in it,

it was white as snow on Mount Zalmon.

15 The mountain of God is as the mountain of Bashan;

a mountain of many peaks like the mountain of Bashan.

16 Why are you envious, you mountains of many peaks?

This is the mountain which God desires to dwell in;

yes, the Lord will dwell in it forever.

17 The chariots of God are twice ten thousand,

even thousands of thousands;

the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.

18 You have ascended on high,

You have led captivity captive;

You have received gifts from people,

yes, even from the rebellious,

that the Lord God might dwell among them.

19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits,

even the God who is our salvation. Selah

20 That God is for us, the God of saving acts;

and to God the Lord belongs escape from death.

21 But God will shatter the head of His enemies,

and the scalp of one who walks in his trespasses.

22 The Lord said, "I will cause them to return from Bashan,

I will bring my people again from the depths of the sea,

23 that your foot may stomp in the blood of your enemies,

and the tongue of your dogs may have a portion in it."

24 They have seen Your processions, O God,

the processions of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.

25 The singers went before,

the players on instruments followed after;

among them were the young women playing tambourines.

26 Bless God in the congregations,

the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.

27 There is little Benjamin leading them,

the princes of Judah and their throng of people,

the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.

28 Your God has commanded your strength;

strengthen, O God, what You have done for us.

29 From Your temple above Jerusalem,

kings will bring gifts to You.

30 Rebuke the animals that live among the reeds,

the herd of bulls, with the calves of the people,

until everyone submits himself with pieces of silver;

scatter peoples who delight in war.

31 Ambassadors will come out of Egypt;

Ethiopia will stretch out its hands to God.

32 Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth;

oh, sing praises to the Lord; Selah

33 to Him who rides on the heavens, the ancient heavens;

He who sends out His voice, a mighty voice.

34 Ascribe strength to God;

His majesty is over Israel,

and His strength is in the clouds.

35 O God, You are awesome from Your sanctuaries;

the God of Israel is He who gives strength and power to people.

Blessed be God!

Psalm 68

[1] Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him

flee before him.

[2] As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the

fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.

[3] But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let

them exceedingly rejoice.

[4] Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the

heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.

[5] A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his

holy habitation.

[6] God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are

bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.

[7] O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march

through the wilderness; Selah:

[8] The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even

Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.

[9] Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm

thine inheritance, when it was weary.

[10] Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast prepared of thy

goodness for the poor.

[11] The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.

[12] Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided

the spoil.

[13] Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a

dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.

[14] When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon.

[15] The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of

Bashan.

[16] Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to

dwell in; yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever.

[17] The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the

Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.

[18] Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast

received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God

might dwell among them.

[19] Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God

of our salvation. Selah.

[20] He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto God the Lord

belong the issues from death.

[21] But God shall wound the head of his enemies, and the hairy scalp of

such an one as goeth on still in his trespasses.

[22] The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring my people

again from the depths of the sea:

[23] That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and the

tongue of thy dogs in the same.

[24] They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King,

in the sanctuary.

[25] The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after;

among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.

[26] Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of

Israel.

[27] There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and

their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.

[28] Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou

hast wrought for us.

[29] Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto

thee.

[30] Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the

calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver:

scatter thou the people that delight in war.

[31] Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her

hands unto God.

[32] Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord;

Selah:

[33] To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo,

he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice.

[34] Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his

strength is in the clouds.

[35] O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is

he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.

2) Our Daily Bread for 3 May 2025 titled

God's Perspective

Philippians 1:12-18

What about self-pity?

Philippians 1:12-18

A) View of circumstances from God's perspective

Philippians 1:12-14

12 But I want you to know, brothers, that the things which happened to me

have resulted in advancing the gospel,

13 (Php 1:7) so that my imprisonments in Christ have become known throughout

the entire palace guard and to all the rest.

14 And a great many of the brothers in the Lord, having become confident

because of my incarcerations, have dared to speak the word without fear.

[12] But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which

happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

[13] So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all

other places;

[14] And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are

much more bold to speak the word without fear.

B) Don't worry about the motives of others

Philippians 1:15-17

15 Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and strife,

and some also from good will.

16 (Php 1:7) The former preach Christ out of contention, not sincerely,

intending to add trouble to my circumstance.

17 (Php 1:7; 2:3) But the latter preach out of love, knowing

that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

[15] Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of

good will:

[16] The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add

affliction to my bonds:

[17] But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the

gospel.

Look how the Lord used these circumstances to increase faith.

c) Choose to rejoice

Philippians 1:18

18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth,

Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice.

Indeed, I will rejoice.

[18] What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in

truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

In 2018, pastor Tan Flippin had a cycling accident that landed him

in the hospital with fractures to his hip. When the doctors ordered a CT scan

to check for a concussion, they discovered a large malignant tumour

on the front of his brain. The discovery led to a long medical journey with

more masses found and extensive treatments performed - including

a bone marrow transplant. Flippin believes that

"God allowed the accident for my brain tumour to be found."

Paul told the Philippians that God can use accidents and other

adversities for His glory. The apostle was under Roman house arrest, awaiting

trial before the emperor Nero for a capital offense. Rather than being sad,

Paul rejoiced. How could he be joyful? He counted being "in chains for Christ"

(Philippians 1:13) as a privilege (v. 29). Next, looking at his adversity

from God's perspective, Paul said, "What has happened to me has actually

served to advance the gospel" (v. 12). He used his incarceration as

an opportunity to share the gospel with the guards chained to him.

Finally, as he preached the good news of Jesus while in bondage,

his example encouraged other believers

"to proclaim the gospel without fear" (v. 14).

When adversity comes, let's trust God's perspective and believe

that - even from what's difficult - He can bring something good.

Reflect & Pray

How did you respond to a recent challenging situation?

How can you embrace God’s point of view

and see Him working it out for good?

Heavenly Father, please use my challenging

moments to bring out Your will in my life.

Learn to live with humility by reading Humble Like God.

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

Joshua 1:5

5 (Dt 7:24; 31:6-8) No man will be able to stand against

you all the days of your life.

As I was with Moses, I will be with you.

I will not abandon you. I will not leave you.

5 There shall not any man be able to stand before

thee all the days of thy life:

as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee:

I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

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

God's Help in Times of Temptation

1 Cor 10:1-13

1 Corinthians 10

Warning Against Idolatry

1 (Ex 14:29; Ps 66:6) I would not want you to be unaware that

all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea,

2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

3 (Ex 16:35; Dt 8:3) all ate the same spiritual food;

4 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) and all drank the same spiritual drink,

for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them,

and that Rock was Christ.

5 (Heb 3:17; Jude 1:5) But with many of them God was not well pleased,

and they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 (Nu 11:4; 1Co 10:11) Now these things were our examples to the intent

that we should not lust after evil things as they lusted.

7 (Ex 32:19; 32:4) Neither be idolaters as were some of them.

As it is written,

"The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to revel." (Ex 32:6. )

8 (Nu 25:1-9; 1Co 6:18) Neither let us commit sexual immorality as some

of them committed, when 23000 fell in one day.

9 (Nu 21:5-6; Ex 17:2) Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them

also tempted and were destroyed by serpents.

10 (Ex 12:23; Nu 16:41) Neither murmur, as some of them also murmured

and were destroyed by the destroyer.

11 (Ro 13:11) Now all these things happened to them for examples.

They are written as an admonition to us,

upon whom the end of the ages has come.

12 (Ro 11:20) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed,

lest he fall.

13 (1Co 1:9; 2Pe 2:9) No temptation has taken you except what is common

to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted above

what you can endure, but will with the temptation also make a way

to escape, that you may be able to bear it.

1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all

our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

2 and were all baptised unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

3 and did all eat the same spiritual meat;

4 and did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that

spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

5 But with many of them God was not well pleased:

for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust

after evil things, as they also lusted.

7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written,

The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed,

and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.

9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted,

and were destroyed of serpents.

10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured,

and were destroyed of the destroyer.

11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples:

and they are written for our admonition,

upon whom the ends of the world are come.

12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man:

but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted

above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also

make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

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?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

3nd Day of the Month

a) Pray for the province of Alberta as follows:

I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, that God's Spirit would influence then to

act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards. (

1 Tim 2:1-4

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

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

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

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

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

the sight of God our Savior,

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

to the knowledge of the truth.

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

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

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

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

4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus

b) Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin

and Canadian to faith in Christ.

( John 16:8 - When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment:

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,

and of righteousness, and of judgment:

Matthew 9:36 - But when He saw the crowds, He was moved with

compassion for them, because they fainted and were scattered,

like sheep without a shepherd

36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with

compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered

abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. )

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to walk in his Good steps.

Pray to the Lord: "Heavenly Father, please use my challenging

moments to bring out Your will in my life."

Pray to the Lord and pray for Lord Jesus Christ to break

up your fallow ground.

Pray to the Lord and to know Jesus is with you!

Pray to the Lord and to give Jesus all your temptations.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Pray for pastors, church planters, and evangelists who are facing criminal

charges due to India's anti-conversion laws.

Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin

and for all to faith in 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

Day 122 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 2 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Friday, May 2. 2025

Day 122, 2 May 2025

1) 2 Samuel 5:11-6:23 , 1 Chronicles 13-16

David Conquers Jerusalem

1Ch 3:5-9; 11:4-9; 14:1-7

11 (1Ch 14:1; 1Ki 5:1-2) King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to David

with cedar wood, carpenters, and stonemasons,

and they built a house for David.

12 Then David understood that the Lord had appointed him king over Israel,

and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.

13 (1Ch 3:9; Dt 17:17) David took more concubines and wives in Jerusalem,

after having come from Hebron, and they bore him more sons and daughters.

14 These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem:

Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

15 Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,

16 Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.

[11] And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and

carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.

[12] And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel,

and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.

[13] And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he

was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.

[14] And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem;

Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

[15] Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

[16] And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.

David Defeats the Philistines

1Ch 14:8-17

17 (2Sa 23:14; 1Ch 11:16) When the Philistines heard that they had

anointed David king over Israel, all of the Philistines went up

to search for David, but David heard about this and went down

to the stronghold.

18 (Jos 15:8; Ge 14:5) Now the Philistines had come

and were spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.

19 (2Sa 2:1; 1Sa 23:2) So David asked the Lord,

"Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You give them into my hand?"

The Lord said to David, "Go up, because I will certainly

give them into your hand."

20 (Isa 28:21) So David came to Baal Perazim, and David defeated them there.

He said, "The Lord has breached my enemies before me like bursting tides."

Therefore, he named that place Baal Perazim.

21 (Dt 7:5) The Philistines abandoned their idols there,

and David and his men carried them away.

22 Once again, the Philistines went up

and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.

23 When David inquired of the Lord, He said,

"You shall not go up. Circle around behind them and come against them

opposite the trees.

24 (Jdg 4:14; 2Ki 7:6) When you hear the sound of marching in the tops

of the trees, pay attention, because at that point the Lord is going

before you to defeat the army of the Philistines."

25 (1Ch 14:16) So David did just as the Lord commanded,

and he defeated the Philistines from Geba as far as Gezer.

[17] But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over

Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it,

and went down to the hold.

[18] The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of

Rephaim.

[19] And David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the

Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto

David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.

[20] And David came to Baal-perazim, and David smote them there, and said,

The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of

waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baal-perazim.

[21] And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.

[22] And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the

valley of Rephaim.

[23] And when David inquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but

fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry

trees.

[24] And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of

the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the

LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.

[25] And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the

Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.

2 SAMUEL 6

The Ark Brought to Jerusalem

1Ch 13:1-14; 15:25-16:3

1 Again David gathered all of the chosen men in Israel, 20000.

2 (1Sa 4:4; 7:1) David and all of the people who were with him

arose and went from Baalah of Judah to bring up the ark of God,

so named for the name of the Lord of Hosts who sits enthroned

among the cherubim that are upon it.

3 (1Sa 6:7) They loaded the ark of God on a new cart

and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill.

Uzzah and Ahio the sons of Abinadab were driving the new cart.

4 (1Ch 13:7) They brought it with the ark of God from the house

of Abinadab on the hill, and Ahio was walking in front of the ark.

5 (1Ch 13:8; Ps 150:3-5) Meanwhile, David and the entire house of Israel

were celebrating before the Lord with all sorts of instruments

made of fir wood, on harps, on stringed instruments, on tambourines,

on sistrums, and on cymbals.

6 (Nu 4:15; 1Ch 13:9) When they came to the threshing floor of Nakon,

Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God,

because the oxen had stumbled.

7 (1Sa 6:19; 1Ch 15:13) The Lord became angry against Uzzah,

and God struck him down on the spot for his irreverence.

He died there beside the ark of God.

8 David became angry because of the outburst of the Lord against Uzzah;

that place is called Perez Uzzah to this day.

9 (Ps 119:120) David feared the Lord that day, and he thought,

"How can the ark of the Lord come to me?"

10 (1Ch 26:4-8) So David did not allow the ark of the Lord

to be brought to him in the City of David. Instead,

David redirected it to the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite.

11 (Ge 30:27; 39:5) The ark of the Lord remained at the house of Obed-Edom

the Gittite for three months, and the Lord blessed Obed-Edom

and his entire household.

12 (1Ki 8:1) When it was reported to King David,

"The Lord has blessed Obed-Edom and everything that belongs to him,

for the sake of the ark of God," David went and brought up the ark of God

from the house of Obed-Edom to the City of David with rejoicing.

13 (1Ki 8:5; Nu 4:15) When those who were carrying the ark of the Lord

had taken six steps, David would sacrifice an ox and a fattened steer.

14 (Ex 15:20; 1Sa 2:18) David danced before the Lord with all of his might,

and he wore a linen ephod.

15 So David and the whole house of Israel escorted the ark of the Lord

with shouting and the sound of the horn.

16 (1Ch 15:29; 2Sa 3:14) When the ark of the Lord entered the City of David,

Michal the daughter of Saul looked down from the window,

and upon seeing King David leaping and dancing before the Lord,

she thought contemptuously of him in her mind.

17 (1Ch 15:1; 2Ch 1:4) They brought the ark of the Lord

and set it in its place inside the tent that David had erected for it.

Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the Lord.

18 (1Ki 8:55) When David had finished offering the burnt offerings

and peace offerings, he blessed the people before the Lord of Hosts.

19 (Ne 8:10) He distributed to all of the people, the entire multitude

of Israel, both men and women, one bread cake, one date cake,

and one raisin cake to each one.

Then all of the people left, each to his house.

20 (2Sa 6:16; 6:14; Jdg 9:4) David returned to bless his household,

but Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet him. She said,

"How the king of Israel has dignified himself today, exposing himself

this day in the sight of his servant's slave girls like one of the rabble

might shamelessly expose himself."

21 (1Sa 13:14; 15:28) Then David responded to Michal, "It was

before the Lord, who chose me over your father

and over everyone in his household, to appoint me ruler

over the people of the Lord, over Israel.

I was celebrating before the Lord.

22 I will humble myself even more than this and be abased in my own eyes.

But by the maidservants, of whom you have spoken, I will be held in honor."

23 (Mt 1:25) Michal the daughter of Saul

had no children to the day of her death.

2 Samuel 6

[1] Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty

thousand.

[2] And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from

Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called

by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims.

[3] And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the

house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of

Abinadab, drave the new cart.

[4] And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab which was at Gibeah,

accompanying the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.

[5] And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all

manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries,

and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.

[6] And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand

to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it.

[7] And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him

there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.

[8] And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah:

and he called the name of the place Perez-uzzah to this day.

[9] And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall the ark

of the LORD come to me?

[10] So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of

David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.

[11] And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite

three months: and the LORD blessed Obed-edom, and all his household.

[12] And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of

Obed-edom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So

David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into

the city of David with gladness.

[13] And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone

six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.

[14] And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was

girded with a linen ephod.

[15] So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD

with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

[16] And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's

daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing

before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.

[17] And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in

the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered

burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

[18] And as soon as David had made an end of offering burnt offerings and

peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

[19] And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of

Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a

good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every

one to his house.

[20] Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of

Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel

to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his

servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself!

[21] And David said unto Michal, It was before the LORD, which chose me

before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the

people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.

[22] And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own

sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be

had in honour.

[23] Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her

death.

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The Ark

2Sa 6:1-11

1 So David conferred with the captains of the thousands and of the hundreds

and with every leader.

2 (1Sa 31:1) Then he said to all the assembly of Israel, "If it seems good to

you and to the Lord our God, let us send word to the rest of our brothers

throughout all the land of Israel along with the priests and the Levites

in their cities, that they might join us here.

3 (1Sa 7:1-2) Then let us bring the ark of the Lord our God back to us,

for we did not seek it during the days of Saul."

4 Then all the assembly agreed to do it because the thing seemed

right in the eyes of all the people.

5 (1Sa 6:21-7:1; 2Sa 6:1) So David assembled all Israel, from Shihor

in Egypt as far as the entrance to Hamath, in order to bring the ark

of God from Kiriath Jearim.

6 (Jos 15:9; Ex 25:22) And he went up with all Israel to Baalah,

that is, to Kiriath Jearim, which belongs to Judah, to bring up

the ark of God, the Lord who dwells between the cherubim,

where His name is called.

7 (Nu 4:15) They transported the ark of God on a new cart

from the house of Abinadab with Uzzah and Ahio driving

the cart

8 while David and all Israel played music before God with all their might,

performing songs on lyres, harps, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.

9 (2Sa 6:6) When they had come as far as the threshing floor of Kidon,

Uzzah stretched out his hand to take hold of the ark because the oxen

had stumbled on the path.

10 (1Ch 15:13; 15:15) Then the anger of the Lord burned against Uzzah,

and He struck him because he reached his hand out to touch the ark.

Thus, Uzzah died there before God.

11 Now David was angry because the Lord struck out against Uzzah,

so he called that place Perez Uzzah, as it is to this day.

12 David was afraid of God that day, saying,

"How can I ever bring the ark of God to myself?"

13 (1Ch 15:18; 26:4) So David stopped moving the ark of God to himself

in the City of David and diverted it to the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite,

14 (1Ch 26:4-5) and while the ark of God stayed in his house three months,

the Lord blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all he had.

[1] And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and

with every leader.

[2] And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good

unto

you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our

brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with

them

also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that

they may gather themselves unto us:

[3] And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we inquired not at

it in the days of Saul.

[4] And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was

right in the eyes of all the people.

[5] So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto

the entering of Hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjath-jearim.

[6] And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to

Kirjath-jearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God

the LORD, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it.

[7] And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of

Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart.

[8] And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and

with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and

with cymbals, and with trumpets.

[9] And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth

his

hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.

[10] And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him,

because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.

[11] And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon

Uzza:

wherefore that place is called Perez-uzza to this day.

[12] And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the

ark

of God home to me?

[13] So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but

carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.

[14] And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house

three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he

had.

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David Established at Jerusalem

2Sa 5:11-25; 1Ch 3:5-8

1 (2Sa 5:11-16; 2Ch 2:3) Then Hiram the king of Tyre sent messengers

to David with cedar wood, stonemasons, and carpenters to build

a palace for him.

2 (Nu 24:7) So David knew that the Lord had established him as king

over Israel because his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake

of His people Israel.

3 Now David took more wives in Jerusalem,

and David became the father of more sons and daughters.

4 (1Ch 3:5-9) These are the names of the children who were born to him

in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

5 Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,

6 Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

72 (Sa 5:16; 1Ch 3:8) Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.

David Defeats the Philistines

8 Now when the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king

over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek out David,

but David heard and went out to them.

9 (1Ch 11:15; 14:13) So the Philistines came

and raided the Valley of Rephaim.

10 Then David inquired of the Lord, saying,

"Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You give them into my hand?"

The Lord answered, "Go up against them, and I will give them into your hand."

11 (Isa 28:21) And they went up to Baal Perazim, and David struck them down

there. Then David said, "God broke through my enemies by my hand

as the breaking through of waters." Therefore they named that place

Baal Perazim.

12 (Ex 32:20) They abandoned their gods there, and David said that they

should be burned with fire.

13 (1Ch 14:9) Now the Philistines raided the valley once more.

14 And David again inquired of God, and God answered him:

"Do not go up after them, but turn around behind them

and come to them in front of the balsam trees.

15 Whenever you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees,

you will advance the battle, for God has gone out before you to strike

the camp of the Philistines."

16 David did just as God commanded him, and they struck the camp

of the Philistines from Gibeon as far as Gezer.

17 (Dt 2:25; Ex 15:14-16) So the fame of David went out in all the lands,

and the Lord put the dread of him on all the nations.

[1] Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars,

with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.

[2] And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel,

for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.

[3] And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and

daughters.

[4] Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem;

Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

[5] And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet,

[6] And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,

[7] And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.

[8] And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all

Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it,

and went out against them.

[9] And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

[10] And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the

Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said

unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.

[11] So they came up to Baal-perazim; and David smote them there. Then David

said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking

forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baal-perazim.

[12] And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and

they were burned with fire.

[13] And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.

[14] Therefore David inquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up

after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the

mulberry trees.

[15] And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of

the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone

forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.

[16] David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of

the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer.

[17] And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the

fear of him upon all nations.

1 CHRONICLES 15

The Ark Brought to Jerusalem

2Sa 6:12-19

1 (1Ch 16:1; 15:3) So David built houses for himself in the City of David,

and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.

2 (Dt 10:8; 31:9) Then David said, "No one may carry the ark of God

except the Levites since the Lord chose them to carry the ark of the

Lord and to minister before Him always."

3 (1Ki 8:1; 1Ch 13:5) David assembled all Israel to Jerusalem in order

to bring up the ark of the Lord to the place he had prepared for it.

4 And David gathered representatives of the sons of Aaron and the Levites,

as follows:

5 from the sons of Kohath,

Uriel the leader and one hundred and twenty of his brothers;

6 from the sons of Merari,

Asaiah the leader and two hundred and twenty of his brothers;

7 from the sons of Gershom,

Joel the leader and one hundred and thirty of his brothers;

8 (Ex 6:22) from the sons of Elizaphan,

Shemaiah the leader and two hundred of his brothers;

9 (Ex 6:18) from the sons of Hebron,

Eliel the leader and eighty of his brothers;

10 from the sons of Uzziel,

Amminadab the leader and one hundred and twelve of his brothers.

11 (1Ch 12:28; 1Sa 22:20-23) Then David called for Zadok and Abiathar

the priests and for the Levites: Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel,

and Amminadab.

12 (2Ch 35:6; Ex 19:14-15) He said to them, "You are the captains

of the fathers' houses for the Levites. Consecrate yourselves, you

and your brothers, so you may bring up the ark of the Lord,

the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it

13 (2Sa 6:3) because on the first attempt without you the Lord

struck out against us since we did not seek Him properly."

14 So the priests and the Levites consecrated themselves to bring up

the ark of the Lord, the God of Israel.

15 (Nu 4:15; 7:9) The sons of the Levites lifted up the ark of God just

as Moses commanded, with the poles on their shoulders,

according to the word of the Lord.

16 (1Ch 13:8; 16:42) Then David told the leaders of the Levites

to position their brothers the singers with musical instruments,

harps, lyres, and cymbals to resound with joyful songs.

17 (1Ch 6:33; 6:39) So the Levites placed Heman the son of Joel,

and from his brothers, Asaph the son of Berekiah, and from

their brothers the sons of Merari, Ethan the son of Kushaiah,

18 (1Ch 26:4) and with them their brothers of the second rank:

Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah,

Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel,

the gatekeepers.

19 (1Ch 25:6) So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were directed

to sound cymbals of brass.

20 Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah,

and Benaiah were to accompany with harps on Alamoth.

21 Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, Jeiel,

and Azaziah were to lead with lyres on the Sheminith.

22 Kenaniah, leader of the Levites, was to conduct the music

because he was skillful.

23 Berekiah and Elkanah were gatekeepers for the ark.

24 (1Ch 16:6; Nu 10:8) Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai,

Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, were assigned

to sound trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-Edom

and Jehiah were gatekeepers for the ark.

25 So David, the elders of Israel, and the leaders of the thousands

went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord

from the house of Obed-Edom with rejoicing.

26 (Nu 23:29; Job 42:8) Since God helped the Levites who carried

the ark of the covenant of the Lord, they sacrificed seven bulls

and seven rams.

27 (2Sa 6:14) Now David was clothed in a fine linen robe,

as were the Levites who carried the ark, the singers, and Kenaniah,

the conductor of singing and singers. David himself wore a linen ephod.

28 (1Ch 13:8; 15:16) So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the

Lord with a shout and with the sound of the ram's horn and with trumpets

and cymbals, making music on harps and lyres.

29 (2Sa 6:16) Now as the ark of the covenant of the Lord was entering

the City of David, Michal the daughter of Saul was looking down

from the window, and when she saw King David dancing and spinning,

she despised him in her heart.

[1] And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for

the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.

[2] Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for

them hath the LORD chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him

for ever.

[3] And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark

of the LORD unto his place, which he had prepared for it.

[4] And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the Levites:

[5] Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and

twenty:

[6] Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred

and twenty:

[7] Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and

thirty:

[8] Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two

hundred:

[9] Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore:

[10] Of the sons of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief, and his brethren an hundred

and twelve.

[11] And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the

Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,

[12] And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the Levites:

sanctify yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark

of the LORD God of Israel unto the place that I have prepared for it.

[13] For because ye did it not at the first, the LORD our God made a breach

upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order.

[14] So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the

ark of the LORD God of Israel.

[15] And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their

shoulders with the staves thereon, as Moses commanded according to the word

of the LORD.

[16] And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren

to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and

cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy.

[17] So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren,

Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan

the son of Kushaiah;

[18] And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and

Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and

Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and

Jeiel, the porters.

[19] So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound with

cymbals of brass;

[20] And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and

Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth;

[21] And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel,

and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel.

[22] And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about

the song, because he was skilful.

[23] And Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark.

[24] And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and

Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets

before the ark of God: and Obed-edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the

ark.

[25] So David, and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands,

went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the house of

Obed-edom with joy.

[26] And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of

the covenant of the LORD, that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams.

[27] And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites

that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song

with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen.

[28] Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with

shouting, and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals,

making a noise with psalteries and harps.

[29] And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the

city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw

king David dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart.

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The Ark Set in the Tent

1 (1Ch 15:1) So they brought in the ark of God, placed it in the midst

of the tent that David had erected for it, and drew near to God with

burnt offerings and peace offerings.

2 When David had finished offering the burnt offerings

and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.

3 Then he distributed to all the children of Israel, both men and women,

a loaf of bread, a piece of meat, and a raisin cake for each.

4 And he appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord,

to commemorate, to thank, and to praise the Lord God of Israel:

5 (1Ch 6:39) Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, then Jeiel,

Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, and Obed-Edom:

Jeiel with stringed instruments and harps, but Asaph made music

with the cymbals.

6 Moreover, Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests sounded trumpets

continually before the ark of the covenant of God.

[1] So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that

David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace

offerings before God.

[2] And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the

peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.

[3] And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a

loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.

[4] And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of

the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:

[5] Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and

Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-edom: and Jeiel

with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;

[6] Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before

the ark of the covenant of God.

David's Psalm of Thanksgiving

Ps 96:1-13; 105:1-15; 106:1, 47-48

7 (2Sa 22:1) On that day then, David delivered for the first time this psalm

of thanksgiving to the Lord into the hand of Asaph and his brothers:

8 (2Ki 19:19; Ps 105:1-15) Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name;

make known His deeds among the peoples.

9 Sing to Him, sing praise to Him,

recount all His wonders.

10 Glory in His holy name;

let the heart of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

11 (Ps 24:6) Seek the Lord and His strength;

seek His face continually.

12 (Ps 78:43; 103:2) Remember His wonders which He has done,

His wonders and the judgments of His mouth,

13 O seed of Israel, His servant,

O sons of Jacob, His chosen.

14 He is the Lord our God;

His judgments are in all the earth.

15 Remember His covenant forever,

the word He commanded for a thousand generations,

16 (Ge 17:2; 26:3) that He made with Abraham,

even His oath to Isaac.

17 (Ge 35:11-12) He confirmed it to Jacob as a statute,

to Israel for an everlasting covenant,

18 (Ge 13:15) saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan

as the portion of your inheritance."

19 (Ge 34:30; Dt 7:7) When you were few in number,

few indeed, and strangers there,

20 when they wandered from nation to nation,

from one kingdom to another,

21 (Ge 12:17; 20:3) He allowed no man to oppress them;

He rebuked kings on their account,

22 (Ge 20:7) saying, "Do not touch My anointed,

and do My prophets no harm."

23 (Ps 96:1-13) Sing to the Lord, all the earth.

Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.

24 Declare His glory among the nations,

His wonders among all the peoples.

25 (Ps 89:7; 76:7) For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.

He is to be feared above all gods.

26 (Lev 19:4; Ps 102:25) For all the gods of the peoples are idols,

but the Lord made the heavens.

27 Honor and majesty are before Him;

strength and joy are in His place.

28 (Ps 29:1-2) Give to the Lord, O families of the peoples,

give to the Lord glory and strength.

29 (Ps 29:2; 110:3) Give to the Lord the glory due His name;

bring an offering and come before Him,

bow down to the Lord in holy array.

30 Tremble before Him, all the earth.

The world also is firmly established; it shall not be moved.

31 (Ps 96:10; 97:1) Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad.

Let them say among the nations, "The Lord is King."

32 Let the sea roar, and all its fullness.

Let the field rejoice, and all that is in it.

33 (Ps 98:9) Then the trees of the forest will ring out before the Lord,

for He is coming to judge the earth.

34 (2Ch 5:13; 7:3) Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;

for His mercy endures forever.

35 (Ps 106:47-48) Now say, "Save us, O God of our salvation,

and gather us and deliver us from the nations,

that we may give thanks to Your holy name,

to glory in Your praise.

36 (1Ki 8:15; 8:56) Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel,

from everlasting to everlasting."

Then all the people said, "Amen," and "Praise the Lord."

[7] Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into

the hand of Asaph and his brethren.

[8] Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds

among the people.

[9] Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.

[10] Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the

LORD.

[11] Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.

[12] Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the

judgments of his mouth;

[13] O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.

[14] He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.

[15] Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a

thousand generations;

[16] Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto

Isaac;

[17] And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an

everlasting covenant,

[18] Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your

inheritance;

[19] When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.

[20] And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to

another people;

[21] He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their

sakes,

[22] Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

[23] Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his

salvation.

[24] Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all

nations.

[25] For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be

feared above all gods.

[26] For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the

heavens.

[27] Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his

place.

[28] Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory

and strength.

[29] Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and

come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

[30] Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it

be not moved.

[31] Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say

among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

[32] Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and

all that is therein.

[33] Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD,

because he cometh to judge the earth.

[34] O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for

ever.

[35] And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together,

and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name,

and glory in thy praise.

[36] Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people

said, Amen, and praised the LORD.

Worship Before the Ark

37 (2Ch 8:14; Ezr 3:4) So he left Asaph and his brothers

before the ark of the covenant of the Lord to minister

before the ark regularly, as each day required,

38 (1Ch 13:14; 26:10) and also Obed-Edom and his 68 brothers,

while Obed-Edom, the son of Jeduthun, and Hosah were to be gatekeepers.

39 (1Ki 3:4; 1Ch 15:11) And he left Zadok the priest and his priestly brothers

before the tabernacle of the Lord at the high place that was at Gibeon

40 (Nu 28:3-8; Ex 29:38-4) 2to offer burnt offerings to the Lord on the altar

of burnt offering continually, morning and evening, according to all that

was written in the Law of the Lord, which He commanded Israel.

41 (2Ch 5:13; 1Ch 25:1-6) With them were Heman and Jeduthun

and the rest who were chosen, who were marked by name to give

thanks to the Lord, for His mercy endures forever.

42 Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals to sound

aloud and instruments for sacred song.

The sons of Jeduthun were appointed to the gate.

43 (2Sa 6:19-20) Then all the people departed, each man to his house,

and David returned to bless his house.

[37] So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and

his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work

required:

[38] And Obed-edom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obed-edom also

the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters:

[39] And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the

tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon,

[40] To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt

offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is

written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel;

[41] And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who

were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy

endureth for ever;

[42] And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those

that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons

of Jeduthun were porters.

[43] And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned

to bless his house.

2) Our Daily Bread for 2 May 2025 titled

Salty Answers

Colossians 4:6

6 (Mk 9:50; 1Pe 3:15) Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned

with salt, that you may know how you should answer everyone.

[6] Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may

know how ye ought to answer every man.

1 Peter 3:15-16

15 (Col 4:6; Isa 29:23) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts.

Always be ready to give an answer to every man who asks you for

a reason for the hope that is in you, with

gentleness and fear.

16 (Heb 13:18; 1Pe 2:12) Have a good conscience so that evildoers who speak

evil of you and falsely accuse your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.

[15] But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give

an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you

with meekness and fear:

[16] Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of

evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in

Christ.

Bert placed his debit card atop the restaurant bill. The waiter scooped

it up and then paused to ask, "Wait, who is this guy who says, 'I am the way

and the truth and the life?' That's so conceited!" Bert realised the waiter

was reacting to the words printed on the card by his Christian financial

company-Jesus' words from John 14:6. Amused at the waiter's response,

Bert explained the identity of "this guy"

and His sacrificial offering to bring us to God.

When we encounter people who know nothing about our faith,

we might respond with ridicule or even judgment. But the apostle Peter

challenged us, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks

you to give the reason for the hope that you have" (1 Peter 3:15).

Then he warned, "Do this with gentleness and respect" (v. 15).

In Colossians 4:6, Paul explained the power of such a response,

"Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt,

so that you may know how to answer everyone." Just as salt on our food

enhances flavour, salty answers invite others to come closer to faith.

Questions may come in surprising settings from those completely

unfamiliar with Jesus. When we respond with gentleness and grace,

our answers offer a saltiness that entices questioners to yearn for more.

Reflect & Pray

How have you been surprised by a question about God?

How might you prepare yourself to give

a "salty" answer to the questioners in your life?

Dear God, please prepare me for

the questions You bring my way,

that I may give gracious and loving answers.

Be prepared for the next time you need to give an answer for your faith.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 6 God Works!

Phil 2:12-13

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence,

but so much more in my absence, work out your own salvation

with fear and trembling.

13 For God is the One working in you, both to will and to do His good pleasure.

12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence

only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation

with fear and trembling.

13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will

and to do of his good pleasure.

"I just can't do it!" Marlys, a career woman in her 30s, was struggling to fit

her new Christian principles into the business world. Accustomed to the

cutthroat tactics of the corporate hierarchy, she has a hard time knowing

Jesus' examples of grace and mercy applied.

Marlys was right. She couldn't do it. In our own strength, none of us is able

to "live the Christian life." Someone has said, " The Christian life isn't

difficult -- it's impossible!" Only the power of the Holy Spirit is

effective to work the needed changes in our priorities and behaviour;

only God can accomplish what he calls us to do.

In Phillippians 2:12, Paul says "work it out." If we stop there,

we are likely to throw up our hands in despair.

But the good news appears in verse 13:

" For God is the One working in you, both to will and to do His good pleasure."

WE are not left on our own to figure out how to live the Christian life.

God gives us both the will and the ability to obey him, to live in a way

that will please him.

The key to a God-pleasing life is not performance, but obedience. God does not

expect us to "do great things" for him, to deserve his love and grace.

Our part in the process of salvation is to respond in obedience to the Lord,

to say "yes" to what he asks of us. We cannot change ourselves;

we cannot even know ourselves apart from the Spirit's insight. But

as we cooperate with him, as we agree to be obedient, the Spirit changes us

within, and those changes are "worked out" into our lives.

Application

a) Have I ever tried to "Live the Christian life" on my own strength?

What was the result?

b) In what practical ways is Paul's declaration that "God works in me"

good new in my life?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Mark 4:20-25

20 (Mk 4:8; Jn 15:4-5) "Still others are seed sown on good ground,

those who hear the word, and receive it, and bear fruit:

thirty, sixty, or a hundred times as much."

A Light Under a Basket

Lk 8:16-18

21 (Mt 5:15; Lk 8:16) He said to them, "Is a candle brought to be put

under a basket or under a bed and not to be set on a candlestick?

22 (Lk 8:17) For there is nothing hidden except to be revealed;

neither is anything kept secret except to be proclaimed.

23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15)If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."

24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear.

The measure you give will be measured for you,

and to you who hear will more be given.

25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given.

And from him who has not will be taken, even what he has."

20 And these are they which are sown on good ground;

such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit,

some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put

under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested;

neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.

23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete,

it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.

25 For he that hath, to him shall be given:

and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.

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

God's Help in Times of Temptation

Hebrews 4:14-16

Jesus the Great High Priest

14 (Heb 6:20; 1:2-3) Since then we have a great High Priest

Who has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,

let us hold firmly to our confession.

15 (2Co 5:21; Jn 8:46) For we do not have a High Priest

who cannot sympathise with our weaknesses,

but One who was in every sense tempted like we are, yet without sin.

16 (Eph 3:12; Php 4:6-7) Let us then come with confidence

to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy

and find grace to help in time of need.

14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest,

that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,

let us hold fast our profession.

15 For we have not an high priest

which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities;

but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

16 Let us therefore come boldly

unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy,

and find grace to help in time of need.

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?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connectiosn with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

2nd Day of the Month

a) Pray for the Church to make the Gospel accessible to all Canadians (

Rom 10:14-15 -

14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not

believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard?

And how shall they hear without a preacher?

15 I And how shall they preach

unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of

those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring good news of good

things!"

[14] How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how

shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they

hear without a preacher?

[15] And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How

beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring

glad tidings of good things!

)

b) Pray that Christian Leaders would seek God's heart for vision,wisdom

and direction. (

Jer 33:3

- Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you

great and mighty things which you do not know.

3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee

great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to Him and Worship him in victory.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please prepare me for

the questions You bring my way,

that I may give gracious and loving answers."

Pray to the Lord and pray to Lord Jesus to lead you in your life.

Pray to the Lord and pray to sow seed in the name of Jesus.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jesus as the High Priest.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Pray for innovative ways to effectively bring the hope of God's Word

into North Korea.

Pray for the Church to make the Gospel accessible to all Canadians.

Pray that Christian Leaders would seek God's heart for vision,wisdom

and direction.

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

Day 121 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 1 May 2025 reflections

Posted by DSY on Thursday, May 1. 2025

Day 121, 1 May 2025

1) Psalms 106, 107

Ps 106,107

PSALMS 106

1Ch 16:34-36

1 Praise the Lord!

Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good,

for His mercy endures forever.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Who can recount the mighty acts of the Lord

or declare all His praise?

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Blessed are those who keep justice

and who do righteousness at all times.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Remember me, O Lord, when

You give favor to Your people;

visit me with Your deliverance,

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) that I may see the goodness over Your chosen ones,

that I may rejoice in the gladness of Your nation,

that I may glory with Your inheritance.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-) We have sinned with our fathers;

we have committed iniquity; we have done wickedly.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Our fathers did not consider

Your wonders in Egypt;

they did not remember the greatness of Your mercy,

but rebelled against Him at the sea, by the Red Sea.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Nevertheless He saved them for His name’s sake,

that He might make His mighty power known.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He rebuked the Red Sea, and it was driedup,

so He led them through the depths as through the wilderness.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) He saved them from the hand of him who hated them

and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) The waters covered their enemies;

there was not one of them left.

12 Then they believed His words;

they sang His praise.

13 But they soon forgot His works;

they did not wait for His counsel,

14 but they lusted exceedingly in the wilderness

and tested God in the desert.

15 He gave them their request,

but He sent a wasting disease on them.

16 They envied in the camp Moses

and Aaron, the holy priest of the Lord.

17 The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan

and engulfed those led by Abiram.

18 A fire broke out among their company;

the flame burned up the wicked.

19 They made a calf at Horeb,

and worshipped the molded image.

20 Thus they changed the glory of God

for the image of an ox that eats grass.

21 They forgot God, their Deliverer,

who had done great things in Egypt,

22 wondrous works in the land of Ham,

and marvelous deeds by the Red Sea.

23 Therefore He said that He would destroy them,

had not Moses, His chosen one,

stood before Him to intercede,

to turn away His wrath from destroying them.

24 Then they despised the pleasant land;

they did not believe His promise,

25 but they grumbled in their tents,

and did not listen to the voice of the Lord.

26 Therefore He lifted up His hand against them

and swore to overthrow them in the wilderness,

27 and to overthrow their offspring among the nations,

and to scatter them in the lands.

28 They joined themselves to Baal of Peor

and ate the sacrifices given for the dead.

29 Thus they provoked Him to anger with their acts,

and a plague broke out upon them.

30 Then Phinehas stood up and interceded,

and so the plague ceased.

31 That was counted unto him for righteousness

unto all generations forever.

32 They angered Him also at the waters of Meribah,

so that Moses suffered because of them,

33 because they provoked his temper,

so that he spoke impulsively with his lips.

34 They did not destroy the nations

as the Lord commanded them,

35 but they mixed among the nations

and learned their deeds;

36 they served their idols,

which were a snare to them.

37 Yes, they sacrificed their sons

and their daughters to demons,

38 and poured out innocent blood,

even the blood of their sons and of their daughters,

whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan,

and the land was polluted with blood.

39 Thus were they defiled by their acts

and acted like whores with these actions.

40 Therefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against His people,

and He abhorred His own inheritance.

41 He gave them into the hand of the nations,

and those who hated them ruled over them.

42 Their enemies also oppressed them,

and Israel was brought into subjection under their powerful hand.

43 Many times He delivered them,

but they were rebellious against Him with their counsel,

and were afflicted for their iniquity.

44 Nevertheless, He regarded their affliction,

when He heard their cry:

45 and He remembered on their behalf His covenant

and relented according to the greatness of His mercies.

46 He made them pitied

among all those who held them captive.

47 Save us, O Lord our God,

and gather us from among the nations,

to give thanks unto Your holy name

and to boast in Your praise.

48 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,

from everlasting to everlasting,

and let all the people say, "Amen!"

Praise the Lord!

Psalm 106

[1] Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his

mercy endureth for ever.

[2] Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his

praise?

[3] Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at

all times.

[4] Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people:

O visit me with thy salvation;

[5] That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the

gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.

[6] We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have

done wickedly.

[7] Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the

multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.

[8] Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his

mighty power to be known.

[9] He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through

the depths, as through the wilderness.

[10] And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed

them from the hand of the enemy.

[11] And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left.

[12] Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.

[13] They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel:

[14] But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the

desert.

[15] And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.

[16] They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORD.

[17] The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of

Abiram.

[18] And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the

wicked.

[19] They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image.

[20] Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth

grass.

[21] They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;

[22] Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.

[23] Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen

stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should

destroy them.

[24] Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:

[25] But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the

LORD.

[26] Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the

wilderness:

[27] To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in

the lands.

[28] They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor, and ate the sacrifices of

the dead.

[29] Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions: and the plague

brake in upon them.

[30] Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was

stayed.

[31] And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations

for evermore.

[32] They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with

Moses for their sakes:

[33] Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with

his lips.

[34] They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded

them:

[35] But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.

[36] And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them.

[37] Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,

[38] And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their

daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was

polluted with blood.

[39] Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with

their own inventions.

[40] Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people,

insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.

[41] And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them

ruled over them.

[42] Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into

subjection under their hand.

[43] Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their

counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.

[44] Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:

[45] And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the

multitude of his mercies.

[46] He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them

captives.

[47] Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give

thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.

[48] Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and

let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.

PSALMS 107

1 Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good,

for His mercy endures forever!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Let the redeemed of the Lord speak out,

whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy,

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) and gathered them from the lands,

from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) They wandered in the wilderness on a deserted path;

they found no city to dwell in.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Hungry and thirsty,

their soul fainted in them.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble,

and He delivered them out of their distresses.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He led them on a level road,

that they might go to a city to live in.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Let them praise the Lord for His goodness

and for His wonderful works to the people!

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) For He satisfies the longing soul

and fills the hungry soul with goodness.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Some sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,

being prisoners in affliction and irons,

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) because they rebelled against the words of God

and rejected the counsel of the Most High.

12 Therefore He brought down their hearts with hard labor;

they fell down, and there was none to help.

13 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble,

and He delivered them out of their distress.

14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death

and broke apart their bonds.

15 Let them praise the Lord for His goodness

and for His wonderful works to the people!

16 For He has broken the gates of bronze

and cut the bars of iron in two.

17 Some were fools because of their transgressions,

and because of their iniquities they are afflicted.

18 They loathed all manner of food,

and they drew near to the gates of death.

19 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble,

and He saved them out of their distress.

20 He sent His word and healed them

and delivered them from their destruction.

21 Let them praise the Lord for His goodness

and for His wonderful works to the people!

22 And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving

and declare His works with rejoicing.

23 Some went down to the sea in ships,

to do business in the vast waters;

24 they saw the works of the Lord

and His wonders in the deep water.

25 For He commands and raises the stormy wind,

which lifts up the sea waves.

26 The sailors went up to the sky, they came down to the depths;

their strength melted because of the great danger.

27 They reeled to and fro and staggered like drunken men,

and were completely confused.

28 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,

and He saved them out of their distress.

29 He made the storm calm,

and the sea waves were still.

30 They were glad because the waters were quiet,

so He brought them to their desired harbor.

31 Let them praise the Lord for His goodness

and for His wonderful works to the people!

32 Let them exalt Him in the congregation of the people,

and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

33 He turns rivers into a desert,

water springs into dry ground,

34 a fruitful land into salty wasteland,

because of the wickedness of those living there.

35 He turns a wilderness into pools of water,

a parched ground into springs of water.

36 There He makes the hungry dwell,

and they prepare a city to live in;

37 they sow fields and plant vineyards,

and yield a fruitful harvest.

38 He blesses them, so that they are greatly multiplied,

and He does not let their livestock decrease.

39 But when they are diminished and brought down

through oppression, affliction, and sorrow,

40 He pours contempt upon princes,

and causes them to wander in a wilderness with no road;

41 yet He raises up the poor from affliction

and cares for their families like flocks of sheep.

42 The righteous shall see it and rejoice,

and all evil people shall stop their mouth.

43 Whoever is wise let him observe these things;

let them consider the lovingkindness of the Lord

Psalms 107

[1] O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for

ever.

[2] Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the

hand of the enemy;

[3] And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west,

from the north, and from the south.

[4] They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no

city to dwell in.

[5] Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.

[6] Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them

out of their distresses.

[7] And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of

habitation.

[8] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his

wonderful works to the children of men!

[9] For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with

goodness.

[10] Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in

affliction and iron;

[11] Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the

counsel of the most High:

[12] Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and

there was none to help.

[13] Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out

of their distresses.

[14] He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake

their bands in sunder.

[15] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his

wonderful works to the children of men!

[16] For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in

sunder.

[17] Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities,

are afflicted.

[18] Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the

gates of death.

[19] Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them

out of their distresses.

[20] He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their

destructions.

[21] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his

wonderful works to the children of men!

[22] And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his

works with rejoicing.

[23] They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great

waters;

[24] These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.

[25] For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the

waves thereof.

[26] They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their

soul is melted because of trouble.

[27] They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their

wits' end.

[28] Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out

of their distresses.

[29] He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

[30] Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto

their desired haven.

[31] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his

wonderful works to the children of men!

[32] Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise

him in the assembly of the elders.

[33] He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry

ground;

[34] A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell

therein.

[35] He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into

watersprings.

[36] And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city

for habitation;

[37] And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of

increase.

[38] He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and

suffereth not their cattle to decrease.

[39] Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression,

affliction, and sorrow.

[40] He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the

wilderness, where there is no way.

[41] Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him

families like a flock.

[42] The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop

her mouth.

[43] Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall

understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.

2) Our Daily Bread for 1 May 2025 Titled

Listening for God's Voice

1 Kings 19:8-14

8 (Ex 34:28; 3:1; 24:18) He arose and ate and drank and went in the strength

of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb, the mountain of God.

Elijah Hears the Lord

9 (Ex 33:21-22; 1Ki 19:13) He came to a cave and camped there,

and the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him,

"Why are you here, Elijah?"

10 (1Ki 18:4; 18:22; Nu 25:13) And he said, "I have been very zealous

for the Lord, Lord of Hosts, for the children of Israel have forsaken

Your covenant, thrown down Your altars, and killed Your prophets

with the sword, and I alone am left, and they seek to take my life."

11 (Ex 24:12; Eze 1:4) He said, "Go and stand on the mountain

before the Lord."

And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind split

the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord,

but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind, an earthquake came,

but the Lord was not in the earthquake.

12 (Job 4:16; Zec 4:6) And after the earthquake, a fire came, but the Lord

was not in the fire, and after the fire, a still, small voice.

13 (1Ki 19:9) When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak

and went out and stood in the entrance to the cave.

And a voice came to him and said, "Why are you here, Elijah?"

14 And he said, "I have been very zealous for the Lord, Lord of Hosts,

because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, thrown down

Your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I alone am left,

and they seek to take my life."

8 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that

meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God.

9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word

of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?

10 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the

children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars,

and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left;

and they seek my life, to take it away.

11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD.

And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent

the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but

the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake;

but the LORD was not in the earthquake:

12 and after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire:

and after the fire a still small voice.

13 And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his

mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold,

there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?

14 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because

the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars,

and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left;

and they seek my life, to take it away.

In the early twentieth century, New York City had become a noisy place.

With an overhead train, cars, trolleys, newsboys yelling, and people

rushing around - life was loud! Yet, one day at Broadway and 34th Street,

a man named Charles Kellogg declared to his friend, "Listen, I hear a cricket."

"Impossible," his friend answered. "With all this racket, you couldn't hear

a tiny sound like that." Yet Mr. Kellogg insisted and eventually found

the cricket, chirping in the window of a bakery. "What astonishing hearing

you have," his friend proclaimed. "Not at all," Mr. Kellogg replied.

"It's a matter of where you focus your attention."

Elijah was a prophet of God who'd just seen Him perform an amazing

display of His power, but now the prophet was hiding in a cave

for fear of the pagan queen (1 Kings 19:1-9). This time, however,

God didn't want to communicate in a powerful way. Even though He had

sent a great wind, an earthquake, and even a roaring fire (vv. 11-12),

it was time now for Elijah to commune with God personally and quietly.

God wanted to speak to the prophet in "a gentle whisper" (v. 12).

Today, there's a surplus of noise in our lives, yet God still speaks

in a quiet voice through the Scriptures and by His Spirit.

Taking time to prayerfully focus our attention

on God will help us tune in to His comforting, guiding voice.

Reflect & Pray

What noises are crowding in on your life?

How can you listen for God’s voice in your busy world?

Dear Father, I thank You that I can listen

for Your Spirit to speak to me quietly.

Learn how prayer helps us tune into

to God's voice and focuses focuses our thoughts on Him.

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 5 Called by Name

Isaiah 43:1

1 But now, thus says the Lord who created you, O Jacob,

and He who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;

I have called you by your name; you are Mine.

1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob,

and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not:

for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

Eric, age 4, somehow lost his mother in a large and busy department store.

Found sobbing under a coat rack, the boy tried to tell the security guard

where he was when he got separated from his mother. Finally the guard said,

"what's your name, Son? Who do you belong to?"

The child brightened a bit, gave the guard his name, and within minutes

the frantic mother was reunited with her lost son.

One of the first questions we are asked, both as children and adults, is

"What is your name?" - that is, "Who are you? Who do you belong to?"

Children bear the name of their parents, and most women,

except for professional reasons,

take the name of their husbands when they marry.

Our names are our primary method of identification;

they connect us with our heritage and those we love.

In Isaiah 43:1, God declares that we belong to him.

The Lord who created us and formed us says,

"I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine." God's

right of ownership in our lives extends beyond the bond of family and friends,

of parent, child, or spouse. We belong first to him;

we are called by him into oneness with him.

The Scripture is filled with images of the Lord's care for us;

when we are lost, he does

not wait for us to find him,

but takes the initiative, like a loving parent

to seek us out. That declaration of belonging can give us

a strong sense of security in our lives. God loves us;

he will never let us go.

Application

a) What experiences have I had of being lost of abandoned?

b) How can today's verse help me find security in belonging to God?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Joshua 1:5

5 (Dt 7:24; 31:6-8) No man will be able to stand against

you all the days of your life.

As I was with Moses, I will be with you.

I will not abandon you. I will not leave you.

5 There shall not any man be able to stand before

thee all the days of thy life:

as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee:

I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

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

God's Help in Times of Temptation

1 Cor 10:1-13

1 Corinthians 10

Warning Against Idolatry

1 (Ex 14:29; Ps 66:6) I would not want you to be unaware that

all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea,

2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

3 (Ex 16:35; Dt 8:3) all ate the same spiritual food;

4 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) and all drank the same spiritual drink,

for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them,

and that Rock was Christ.

5 (Heb 3:17; Jude 1:5) But with many of them God was not well pleased,

and they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 (Nu 11:4; 1Co 10:11) Now these things were our examples to the intent

that we should not lust after evil things as they lusted.

7 (Ex 32:19; 32:4) Neither be idolaters as were some of them.

As it is written,

"The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to revel." (Ex 32:6. )

8 (Nu 25:1-9; 1Co 6:18) Neither let us commit sexual immorality as some

of them committed, when 23000 fell in one day.

9 (Nu 21:5-6; Ex 17:2) Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them

also tempted and were destroyed by serpents.

10 (Ex 12:23; Nu 16:41) Neither murmur, as some of them also murmured

and were destroyed by the destroyer.

11 (Ro 13:11) Now all these things happened to them for examples.

They are written as an admonition to us,

upon whom the end of the ages has come.

12 (Ro 11:20) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed,

lest he fall.

13 (1Co 1:9; 2Pe 2:9) No temptation has taken you except what is common

to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted above

what you can endure, but will with the temptation also make a way

to escape, that you may be able to bear it.

1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all

our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

2 and were all baptised unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

3 and did all eat the same spiritual meat;

4 and did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that

spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

5 But with many of them God was not well pleased:

for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust

after evil things, as they also lusted.

7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written,

The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed,

and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.

9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted,

and were destroyed of serpents.

10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured,

and were destroyed of the destroyer.

11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples:

and they are written for our admonition,

upon whom the ends of the world are come.

12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man:

but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted

above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also

make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

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?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000

est Muslim Population 1 001 542

CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connectiosn with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

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

1st Day of the month

I) Pray for an outpouring of God's Holy Spirit on Canada

(

Joel 2:28 And it will be that, afterwards,

I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

then your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream

dreams, and your young men will see visions.

28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon

all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men

shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

Acts 2:17 "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.

17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God,

I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh:

And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

And your young men shall see visions,

And your old men shall dream dreams:

)

II) Pray that the heart of our Prime Minister

would be directed to do that which pleases God

(Prov 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord,

as the rivers of water; He turns it to any place He will.

1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD,

As the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to remember He is merciful.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, I thank You that I can listen

for Your Spirit to speak to me quietly."

Pray to the Lord and pray to know that you belong to Lord Jesus.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Jesus is with you.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Jseus as the spritual rock.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- 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."

Pray continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Praise God for the vocational training that many Christians are receiving

through a Voice of the Martyrs ministry project!

Pray for an outpouring of God's Holy Spirit on Canada.

Pray that the heart of our Prime Minister

would be directed to do that which pleases God

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