The central purpose of First Kings is contrast the lives of those who live for God and those who refuse to do so through the history of the kings of Israel and Judah; whilst that of Second Kings is to demonstrate the fate that awaits all who refuse to make God their true leader.
On Monday, we learn from 1Kgs 3 that God Gives Us Wisdom. On Tuesday, we learn from 1Kgs 8 that God Declares & Fulfils His Plan On Wed, we learn from 1Kgs 19 that God Speaks In Varied Voice. On Thursday, we learn from 2Kgs 4 that Music Facilitates Hearing God. On Friday, we learn from 2Kgs 6 to Pray for Divine Vision & Strength. On Sat, we learn from 2Kgs 17 to Seek & Worship the Lord.
Let us humble ourselves and pray and seek His face. Help us O God be Christ’s disciples who Hear You: For God Gives Us Wisdom and that Music Facilitates Hearing Him; For God Speaks In Varied Voice and thay You Delare & Fulfil Plan; And we Pray for Divine Vision and Strength as well as Seek and Worship the Lord. Amen.
Time is running out for the nation of Israel. Though God’s patience with His wayward people is deep, His hand of judgment is poised and will not be stayed much longer. Following the death of Elisha, Israel’s downward spiral accelerates. Despite the able rule of Jeroboam ll, the kings who succeeds him lead the people ever deeper into idolatry and immorality. Not a single one of the last nine monarchs looks to God for direction. At last Assyria captures and disperses God’s disobedient people and brought the northern kingdom to an end.
Lord, we pledge to Worship You: In the ninth year of King Hosea’s reign, Samaria fell and the people of Israel were exiled to Assyria. The disaster came upon the nation of Israel because the people worshipped other gods, sinning agst the Lord their God (2K17:6-7) Then they… sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the Lord, provoking Him. So the Lord was very angry with Israel (v17-18). They feared the Lord, yet they served their own gods, according to the rituals of the nations from among whom they were carried away… They do not fear the Lord, nor do they follow the law… which the Lord had commanded the children of Jacob (v33-34).
Lord, we learnt from 2 Kings 13-17 that whilst You’re patient & merciful, ever wanting your people to repent; You are also holy, just & sovereign. Help us not be concern of outward radiance; but be watchful of moral corruption and spiritual bankruptcy. Help us to remain faithful to You; help us to pledge worship only You. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Dear Loving Lord, I pray You will keep me fr having a divided heart. I don’t want to weaken allegiance to U God by showing any allegiance to the false gods of this world. Help me Lord to stay in close touch with You through regular meditation of Your holy word & constant prayer. And unite my heart with Yours Lord so that it won’t stray fr You. Amen
Lord, we know a day is coming when You will pour out Your anger on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead lead wicked lives. But we also know that You poured out Your anger on Christ so that all who find refuge in Him will not be swept away from Your presence but will be brought home to You. Draw our friends & loved ones into Your fold; and we purpose to have no other gods before You. Amen.
Backgrounder on 2 King 4-8: Elisha, the great miracle worker of God performs eight miracles in these 5 chapters, including providing an oil well for a widow, giving new life for a deaf boy, multiplying bread for hungry crowd, curing a leprous army captain and enabling a servant to see angels. In each case, God’s power at work shows His readiness to do the same in the nation He has called His own.
Lord, Grant us Eyes of Faith: When the king of Syria was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers: We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place. But immediately Elisha, the man of God, would warn the king of Israel: Do not go near that place, for the Syrians are planning to mobilise their troops there (2 Kings 6:8-9). When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning, there were troops & chariots everywhere. What will we do now? Elisha’s servant cried out to Elisha (v15). Don’t be afraid ! Elisha told him. For there are more on our side than on theirs! Then Elisha prayed: O Lord, open his eyes and let him see! The Lord opened his servant’s eyes and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire (2Kings 6:16-17).
Lord, grant me the light to see in the unseen realm how Your strength is greater than any foe. Remind me of Your awesome power and unlimited resources. Open my eyes Lord, let me look through the eyes of Faith and show me Your resources. And let me take courage because You are fighting for me. Amen.
Almighty God, open my eyes to see the truth about my situation. Give me clear understanding, especially when I am facing challenges, of all You are doing in the midst of my situation. Enable me to see things from Your perspective so that I can stand strong and courageous. Help me Lord to trust Your hand of protection. In Jesus’ mighty name.
Lord, In difficult circumstance, I purpose not to fear for You are my God and You are with me. You will Strengthen me, You will help me and You will uphold me with Your righteous right hand. For You God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of Power. And I can do all things through Christ who Strengthens me. Amen
Titus lived on Crete, and worked among a people who had one of the worst reputations in the world. Paul had left Titus to oversee the church & now writes to encourage him in that difficult task.To promote sound teaching and offset false doctrines, Titus is told to appoint & train spiritual leaders as elders. Paul’s short letter is a summary of Christian doctrine that emphasises holy living and encourages all to live worthy of the gospel.
Lord, we’ll aspire Godly Lifestyle: Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely…and be filled with love and patience… Teach the older women to live in a way that is appropriate for someone serving the Lord. They must not go around speaking evil of others (Tit2:2-5). The grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to Say “No” to Ungodliness & worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives (v11-12). Amen.
Lord, I want to be a person who with strong faith, love & patience helps others to live godly lives. Since I can do nothing apart from You Lord, I ask for the power of Your Holy Spirit to enable me to be a shining example. Help me Lord to mentor others in living a life that truly honours and glorifies You. Amen.
Lord, help me to Say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions. Help me know the right thing to do in every situation, and give me the courage to do it; for I want to honour You in my choices. Help me to serve You, to build Your kingdom and to grow spiritually so that I’ll be ready for Your return. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, thank You for teaching us from Titus that Christians are to be self-disciplined and orderly. Help us Lord to live upright lives, control our speech & live peacefully with others so that we can be living examples of our faith in You. Help us Lead a Godly Lifestyle; help us Say “No” to Ungodliness & help us Live Worthily of You. Amen
Paul writes his 2nd letter to Tim from prison with imminent death. And yet the focus of Paul’s letter is not on his own problems and needs but on the problems and needs of young Timothy who is pastor of the church at Ephesus. Paul, who has stood faithfully for the Lord through his life, passes on that same challenge to Timothy. There’s no need to fear when You serve the Lord of the universe and endure hardship for His sake.
Lord, we Receive Your Word of Life: All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution… But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of (2Tim 3:12-14) All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do (2Tim 3:16-17). Amen.
Father God, You have shown us in the Old Testament the need of Man for redemption. Through the gospels, You reveal the way to salvation thro faith in Your Son. And You have given us letters that reveal Your heart & guide our lives. Thank you for your inspired Word which is more precious than silver or gold. In His name, Amen.
Lord, thank You for not leaving us to walk in darkness & for giving us the light of Your Word to guide us. Help us to cherish the wonderful gift in Your holy Scriptures and also to receive its teaching and instructions for our lives. Spur us to desire to lead godly lives and be prepared to withstand testing of our faith in Christ. Amen.
Lord, thank You for revealing Yourself through the Bible. Your Word is truly a trustworthy and invaluable guide for our lives. It teaches and corrects us as well as Prepare us spiritually for whatever the future holds. And we claim that Your Word is alive and active and will be our resource when in trouble. Thank You Lord for giving us Your Wonderful Word of Life. Amen.
Dear Friends,
The reading of God’s Word and
speaking to God in prayer are
two key spiritual disciples crucial
to a close relationship with God.
While it’s important to read the
Word of God to renew our mind,
it’s crucial to allow our will be
more and more yielded to the
Holy Spirit even as we Respond
to the Word in application prayer.
And the scriptural prayer thots in
this website will help build up the
prayer life of believers in Christ.
Since the start of this website
less than two months ago,
there have been more than 60
prayers and comments from
PrayerThots Users. And today
we launch PrayerThots Users
Prayers Depository, which is
located under the Mission menu.
We thank those who have been
contributing their prayers to this
website. And we encourage more
to do so to strengthen their walk
with the Lord, intercede for one
another or corporately in areas
of common concern as well as
encourage one another through
testimonies of answered prayers. Continue reading “Launch of Prayer Thots”
Friends, we’ve been systematically
meditating through the bible to
better appreciate its chronological
context and see how the Mega
Theme develops thro each book.
So, we covered 5 books of Laws
& Job to understand deeper the
plan of God and His sovereignty.
We then meditated on the six
historical books up to King David
(the high point of Israel history)
and Psalms where we learn
to pray, thank and praise God.
We then go on to to 2 Chronicles,
Proverbs and Song of Songs.
Next we meditate on Ecclesiastes
to conclude the second phase
of the history of Israel. Continue reading “Praying thro Ecclesiastes”
And Dear Lord,
This morning, there’s a collision
in Spore MRT Joo Koon station
following recent technical faults.
Instead of following the world
in complaining and criticising,
we as the children of the Holy,
all knowing and powerful God,
hereby pray that you grant the
management & maintenance
staff of SMRT the understanding
& wisdom to quickly & effectively
resolve the technical problems.
More importantly, understand
that there were 10 injured taken to
Ng Teng Fong hospital, two were
classified as “major emergencies”
which may include injuries such
as fractures, joint dislocation, and
severe back pain. The other eight
cases were classified as “minor
emergencies”, which range from
headaches, sprains to superficial
injuries with bleeding. And the
conditions of the other 15 people
taken to NUH are unclear.
Dear Lord, grant your speedy
healing even as you work thro the
hands of the medical personnel.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.