Month: November 2017

God Goes Before You

Backgrounder to Deut 31-34:
With the covenant reestablished
and the nation poised at the
Jordan River, Moses completes his
duties as leader of God’s people.
He commissions Joshua as his
successor. In order for the people
to remember his message of life,
Moses records his final words
with a song and teaches the
melody & message to the nation.

Lord, You goes before us:
Then Moses called Joshua and
said to him in the sight of all Israel:
Be strong and of good courage,
for you must go with this people
to the land which the Lord has
sworn to their fathers to give
them and you shall cause them
to inherit it. The Lord himself goes
before you and will be with you;
He will never leave you nor forsake
you. Do not be afraid; do not
be discouraged (Deut 31:7-8).
Continue reading “Prayer Thot for the Day (Nov 30)”

God Is the Source of Wealth

Backgrounder to Deut 8-11:
Moses continues his review of
Israel’s history as an illustration
to the people of God’s faithfulness
throughout their 40-year
wilderness trek. God’s provision
in the past provides confidence
for the future. He will continue
to do great things for His
people if they continue to
walk in obedience to Him.

Lord, U are the source of wealth:
When you have eaten and are full,
then you shall bless the Lord your
God for the good land which He
has given you. Beware that you do
not forget the Lord your God by
not keeping His commandments…
And you shall remember the Lord
your God, for it is He who gives
you power to get wealth, that
He may establish His covenant
which He swore to your fathers,
as it is this day (Deut 8:10-11, 18).
Continue reading “Prayer Thot for the Day (Nov 29)”

The Faithful God

Backgrounder to Deut 5-7:
Moses’ second sermon begins in
chap 5 & extends thro Chap 26.
He opens with a repetition of the
Ten Commandments and exhorts
the people to obey the Lord from
a heart of love, to teach their
children obedience and to be
careful not to forget the Lord in
times of prosperity. Victory over
the pagan occupants of Canaan
is assured as long as the people
faithfully obeys God’s commands.

All Praise be to The Faithful God:
It was because the Lord loved u
and kept the oath he swore to
your forefathers that he brought
you out with a mighty hand and
redeemed you from the land of
slavery, fr the power of Pharaoh
king of Egypt. Know therefore
that the Lord your God is God;
he is the faithful God El Emunah
who keeps covenant (Deut 7:8-9)
Continue reading “Prayer Thot for the Day (Nov 28)”

The God Who Rules

Backgrounder to Deut 1-4:
In the first of three sermons to
the nation, Moses begins with
a review of the past. God had
promised His people a new home
land but Israel failed to possess it
because of unbelief. For 40 years
they had wandered and died.
Now with the passing of that
unbelieving generation, God
has led the nation in smashing
victories over Sihon and Og,
bringing them to the threshold
of the land once again. But before
they are ready to enter, they must
learn a crucial lesson from the past
– that obedience brings victory
and blessings while disobedience
results only in defeat & judgment.

Praise be to the God who Rules:
At that time Moses pleaded
with the Lord: O Sovereign Lord
(Adonai) God, You have begun
to show Your servant Your
greatness and Your strong hand;
for what god is there in heaven or
on earth who can do such works
and mighty acts as Yours? Let me
go over and see the good land
beyond the Jordan (Deut 3:23-25
Continue reading “Prayer Thot for the Day (Nov 27)”

The Divided Kingdom
(Prayer Walk thro 1 Kings 12-22)

Backgrounder: After Solomon’s
death, the northern tribes revolt
following an increase in tax burden
resulting in a divided kingdom of
two distinct nations (Israel and
Judah) ruled by two decadent
kings (Jeroboam and Rehoboam).
Chapter 15 begins a pattern that
will extend throughout the rest of
1 & 2 Kings. The writer flip flops
in his account between the nations
of Israel and Judah, first describing
the reigning power in the North,
then moving to the South & so on.
He traces the parallel stories of
two nations in spiritual decline,
taking time occasionally to
highlight a king (such as Ahab)
or a prophet (such as Elijah)
confronting the kings for their sins.

Dear Lord, we learn from 1Kings
U deal with sin in powerful ways.
Thanks for the lessons from
the ministry of Prophet Elijah.
When in challenging situation,
help us learn to Pray Boldly;
take Step of Faith; Expect U to
Act; yearn to Hear from You and
Press On with U in control. Amen.
Continue reading “Praying thro 1 Kings (Nov 26)”

Solomon’s Fame & Failure
(Prayer Walk thro 1 Kings 1-11)

Backgrounder: As David’s life
draws to a close, he publicly
proclaims Solomon his successor.
Solomon asks God for wisdom
to rule skilfully rather than for
wealth to live lavishly. In return,
God gives him both! Before his
death, David charged Solomon
with the responsibility of building
a house for God in Jerusalem.
Under Solomon’s able leadership,
the nation boundaries expand
five times the area ruled by David.
Financially, Solomon enjoys
unparalleled prosperity as tribute
from neighbouring nations flows
into national treasury. But even
as the nation prospers, the seeds
of spiritual decay are being sown.
Solomon’s passion for pagan
women turns his heart from the
God of heaven to gods of men.

Dear God, Thanks for the lessons
from the life of King Solomon.
Help us to Seek Your Wisdom;
Help us Follow Yr Will & Obey it &
Help us Turn our Heart to U. Amen
Continue reading “Praying thro 1 Kings (Nov 25)”