Day: November 29, 2020

Trust God for Our Needs

Despite adverse circumstances,
Philippians is an encouraging
letter in the midst of persecution.
Paul rejoices especially the church’s
steadfast testimony for the gospel.
Though that testimony is threatened
by divisions in the church, Paul is
confident unity will be restored as
they imitate the humility of Christ.
And Apostle Paul urges contentment
for God Will Supply all our needs.

Lord, You Will Provide Our Needs:
Be anxious for nothing but in every
-thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests
be made known to God; and the
peace of God which surpasses
all understanding will guard your
hearts and minds (Phil 4:6-7).
I have learned the secret of being
Content in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry,
whether living in plenty or in want.
I can do all this through Him who
Gives me Strength (Phil 4:12-13).
This same God who takes
care of me Will Supply all your
Needs from his glorious riches,
which have been given to us
in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:19). Amen.

Lord, here is my worry and here
is my need. I give them to You,
and ask You to calm my anxious
heart and quiet my racing thoughts.
Help me refuse to think of what-ifs thoughts; but Center them on Christ
Jesus, His power and sufficiency.
Because I belong to You Lord, I know
that Your peace will guard my heart
and mind. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Lord, Thank You that You are
the God who provides my needs.
Grant me the grace to live joyfully
whether I have much or little.
And grant me Lord the grace to
Be Content in all circumstances.
Thank You for promising that
You will give me the strength
I need to do Your will. Amen.

Lord, Thank You for the promise
to Supply all our needs. That
wonderful guarantee & assurance
enables us to feel secure and
contented in our journey thro life.
For we don’t have to struggle on
our own for the Creator of the
universe covers us. And we are
given access to You because of
what Christ did on the cross. Amen

Future of the Kingdom (Nov 29)

The events during the final two
days of Jesus’ earthly life carry the
shadow of the cross. Everything
He says and does foreshadows
that symbol of shame, sacrifice and
salvation: the anointing in Bethany,
the Passover observance & Lord’s
Supper, the prayer in Gethsame.
Jesus is arrested and tried, first
by the Jews then the Romans.
He is condemned, executed and
placed in a tomb. But the story does
not end there. In glorious triumph,
Jesus comes forth from the grave
in resurrection power. Indeed
the King of the Jews lives again, a
message of Good News which His
followers are commissioned to share.

The cross of Jesus Christ has been
called the fulcrum of cosmic history.
The eternal destiny of every human
being hinges on a person’s relation-
ship to Jesus & his work on the cross
Think deeply about the crucifixion
of Jesus and its significance. Say
with Paul: God forbid that I should
glory, save in the cross of our Lord
Jesus Christ, by whom the world is
crucified unto me & I unto the world.
Lord, we will Choose God’s Will.
Lord, we Honor U for You’re Worthy.
Lord, we’ll Make Disciples for You.

Lord, we’ll Choose God’s Will:
Going a little farther, he fell with
his face to the ground & prayed:
My Father, if it is possible, may
this cup be taken from me. Yet
not as I will but as you will. Then
he returned to his disciples and
found them sleeping… He went
away a second time and prayed:
My Father, if it is not possible for
this cup to be taken away unless
I drink it, may your will be done.
When he came back, he again
found them sleeping. So he left
them and prayed the third time
the same thing (Matt 26:39-44).
Father, more than anything I want
Your Will to be done in my life.
Even though I want You to take
away all the pain and suffering,
and I want all of Your blessings,
above all I want Your will to be done
for You are good and You know
what’s best. Reveal Your Will and
help me to pray accordingly. Amen.

Lord, we Honour U for You’re Worthy:
As evening approached, there came
a rich man from Arimathea named
Joseph, who had himself become
a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate,
he asked for Jesus’ body and Pilate
ordered that it be given to him.
Joseph took the body, wrapped it
in a clean linen cloth and placed it
in his own new tomb that he had
cut out of the rock. He rolled a big
stone in front of the entrance to the
tomb and went away (Mt 27:57-60)
Father God, we note that Joseph
used his wealth and influence to
honour Jesus in death. Lord Jesus
I want to know more of Your love
which drives out fear. And Holy
Spirit, I want to experience Your
transforming power so that others
may be touched by Your gentleness
and care as You live out Your life in
me. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Lord, we’ll Make Disciples for You:
Then Jesus came to them & said:
All authority has been given
to me. Therefore go and make
disciples of all nations & teaching
them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely
I am with you always, to the very
end of the age (Matt 28:16-20).
Lord, help me to be a good example
in the concern for the lost. In words,
deeds and attitudes may I be able
to stand as one who has found
the answer to life. Help me to rise
up to Your challenge to Share the
good news and Make Disciples for
Your kingdom. And thank You for
the promise of Your presence. Amen