Day: October 3, 2021

Shepherd of Your Souls

Peter writes to scattered Jewish
Christians who are undergoing
intense persecution for their faith.
God has begotten us again unto a
living hope. So don’t be surprised
when suffering comes your way;
prepare & respond to it correctly.
Purpose to do what is right and 
imitate Christ in submissive spirit.
And God will richly reward you
when the trials of life are over.

Lord, we will live as Your People:
But you are a chosen generation, 
a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
His own Special People, that you
may proclaim the praises of Him
who called you out of darkness
into His marvellous light (1Pet 2:9)
Live such good lives among the
pagans that…they may see your
good deeds & Glorify God (v12).
Live As Free People, but do not
use your freedom as a cover-up
for evil; live as God’s servants (v16).
(For) we having died to sins,
might live for righteousness
by whose stripes you were healed.
For you were like sheep going
astray, but have now returned
to the Shepherd and Overseer
of your souls (1 Peter 2:24-25).

Lord, Thank You for bringing us
out of darkness into Your wonderful
light because of Your great mercy.
Thanks for making us Your Special
People, Your very own possession.
Help me to continually yield to You
Lord so that the life and character
of Christ will be formed in me.
Then others may see Your goodness
and will be drawn to You. Amen.

Lord, You are good and holy and
we pray our lives will honour You.
And we pray that You will enable us
have godly character so that our lives
will be a Shining Example of You.
Lord, live in me and live through me
so that those who disagree or even
dislike me will be drawn to You and
to the saving knowledge of U. Amen

Lord, Thanks for the phenomenal
truth that I am truely Free In Christ.
I confess not always living it out.
Instead of joyful delight in Your
refreshing salvation, sometimes
I do feel like just barely making it.
Nevertheless, I claim Your promise
that I am free. Help me live beyond
what I want to what You desire.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

The Lord’s Final Victory

Following the catastrophic
judgments of the seven veils,
John sees the doom of Babylon
predicted and brought to pass.
While Babylon is suffering shameful
demise on earth, a great multitude
in heaven sings praises to God
in anticipation of the marriage
supper of the Lamb. A white horse
emerges, mounted by the King
of kings who destroys the beast,
false prophet and the army. The dead
are judged at the great white throne
setting the stage for the coming
of a new heaven and earth.

One day God’s anger towards
sin will be completely unleashed.
Satan will be defeated together
with all of his agents and
God will reward the faithful.
We can take our place among God’s
faithful people by believing in Christ.
Grateful victory is sure for those
who resist temptation and make
loyalty to Christ their top priority.
Help us Lord Submit to Your Rule;
Help us Purpose to Serve You;
We Rejoice for Your Reign. Amen.

Lord, we Submit to Your Rule:
The ten horns which you saw are
ten kings… These are of one mind
and they will give their power
and authority to the beast.
These will make war with the Lamb
and the Lamb will overcome them,
for He is Lord of lords and
King of kings and those who
are with Him are called, chosen
and faithful (Rev 17:11-14).
Lord, You are my true light,
You are constantly gracious,
You are generous giving; and
I commit all my ways to You.
You are strength, You are good
and what You is righteous. And
You have the right to rule my life.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Lord, we Purpose to Serve You:
After these things I saw another
angel coming down from heaven,
having great authority & the earth
was illuminated with his glory.
And he cried mightily with a loud
voice saying: Babylon the great
is fallen… and has become
a dwelling place of demons…
And I heard another voice from
heaven saying: Come out of her, my
people lest you share in her sins and
lest u receive her plagues(Rev18:1-4).
Lord, we purpose to honour You
God in all our business dealings.
Help us Lord to avoid temptation
to take advantage of people’s
vices to enrich oneselves.
Help us to uphold godly values
and practice ethics in business.
Help us determine to focus on God
and His plan; not a on money. Amen.

Lord, we Rejoice for You Reign:
Then a voice came from the
throne, saying: Praise our God
all you His servants & those who
fear Him…And I heard the voice
of a great multitude: Alleluia for
the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!
Let us be glad and rejoice and
give Him glory, for the marriage
of the Lamb has come & the wife
has made herself ready(Rev 19:5-7)
Lord, we praise You for the future;
for You’ve promised that it’s good.
Thank U for our ultimate aim and
hope is to be with You in heaven.
We praise You for Your future
redemption of the world and all
things in our life. As we worship
You now, we thank You that one day
we will worship You face-to-face
for all eternity. In His name, Amen

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