Give Thanks

 

November 9

GIVE THANKS – At this time of remembrance in many Commonwealth and other countries, veterans of wars and battles are highlighted and given recognition. As they are honoured in different ways, we too pause to give thanks to God for their lives. Perhaps, as part of our thanks, in doing something practical to assist those who are in dire need of help, we can be a part of this simple act. We can ensure we contribute to the poppy drive, as we wear a poppy or two, with deep pride and thankfulness. Never fail to remember and give thanks.

Holy God, we give You thanks for all among us who have served in this way. May they grow daily in faith, Father, never losing hope in You. Teach us how to pray blessings upon them all. Amen!

Read Numbers 6: 22 – 27

 

Lord, I Know

 

Lord, I know You are Redeemer,

But are You redeemer to me?

Am I truly a believer?

Redeem me, hear my calling plea.

 

Lord, I know that You are Saviour,

But are You a saviour for me?

Do I only Your Word savour?

Save me from all this misery.

 

Lord, I know that You are Healer,

But are You a healer to me?

Do I have faith, though the weaker?

Heal me Lord that I may You see.   

 

Lord, I know You are Deliv’rer,

But are You deliverer to me?

Do I trust You and no other?

Deliver me in Your mercy.  

 

Lord, I know that You are Comfort,

But are You a comfort to me?

Do I take You, my firm support?

Comfort me, draw me close to Thee.

 

Lord, I know that You are Helper,

But are You a helper to me?

Do I heed, a true obeyer?

Holy Spirit, please set me free. 

Amen!

 

Remembrance Sunday

 

November 8

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – Let’s pause a moment on this Lord’s Day Sunday, to remember those whom we know and those whom we do not know, whose lives were given for their country. Many men and women, through wars, have been maimed for life, in body, mind and spirit. Let us remember them with new thoughts and new hope, as we look to our Sovereign God. May God grant them everlasting peace and comfort.

 

Father in heaven, You who know all about our veterans, thank You for their lives and grant them daily, everlasting peace, in every way. Amen!

 

Read 2 Thessalonians 3: 16

 

A Prayer For You

 

November 7

A PRAYER FOR YOU – Today, this prayer is especially for you, to lift you in spirit and assure you that God knows all about your sacrifices and love for Him. God remembers all you have done for Him and is pleased with you. My prayer for you is that He will send you help and grant you the desires of your heart. The Lord loves you and He truly wants all good for you.

 

Holy Father, thank You for all who pray for me. Give me the faith to accept that You have answered their prayers. I thank You, for answered prayer, Amen! 

 

Read Psalm 20: 1 - 4

 

Peace Maker Joab

 

November 6

PEACE MAKER JOAB – Joab is David’s chief servant who is terribly saddened by the relationship between David and Absalom, David’s son. Joab, has begged the king to bring back his banished son and the king agrees. This servant is so grateful, he goes himself and brings Absalom back home. Are you being used by God to be the peacemaker between family members? Don’t give up! Keep working at it. God is with you. 

 

Father, use me in whatever way necessary to be the peacemaker You wish me to be, even when hearts are as hard as stone. You still melt hearts. Amen!

 

Read 2 Samuel 14: 21 - 24

 

 

Hide Yourself

 

 November 5

HIDE YOURSELF – It is okay, as a servant of God, to hide yourselves at times from the enemy. Although you carry God’s power and presence with you, wisdom dictates that not every battle must be fought. Sometimes the way to deal with the enemy is to hide. Learn from David, that great warrior. Read about his hiding in the given Scripture verses. When you need to hide, hide yourself. It’s God’s chosen way for you, in this your present battle.

 

Lord, let me not be foolish in my thinking. Let me know that there are times when You say, fight and times when You say, do not fight. Amen!

 

Read 1 Samuel 20: 1 - 5

 

Light: Not Frivolous

 

November 4

LIGHT: NOT FRIVOLOUS – Do not be deceived! Many educated, scholarly folk, continue to deny the seriousness of Jesus’ Words and make light of what He preaches and teaches. To such Pharisaical minds, it is frivolous, foolish and unsound. Once, when Jesus said that He was the light of the world and anyone who followed Him, would not walk in darkness, but receive the light of life, the Pharisees would not take Him seriously and saw it as pure froth.  Be wise! Take the Word of Jesus seriously. It’s a matter of life and death.

 

Lord, Your Word is my lamp and my light. Save me from ever treating Your Words as frivolous. Amen!

 

Read John 8: 12b – 13.

 

Light: Not Opaque

 

November 3

LIGHT: NOT OPAQUE – If opaque means that which is not clear, not transparent then there will always be some for whom the Gospel will be opaque. What I mean is this. The Gospel of Jesus, though preached to all, yet remains murky, muddy and hidden to many because of unbelief. Jesus Himself spoke of hearers, who have eyes, but do not see, on account of the opaqueness of unbelief. The Light of the Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ, eludes them.

 

Holy Light of the World, shine in me and grant me revelation and transparency in You. Amen!   

 

Read 2 Corinthians 4: 3 – 6.

 

 

 

Light: Not Dark

 

November 2

LIGHT: NOT DARK – Here is a fact! Where there is light, there is no darkness. If in the dead of night, you are walking down a street path that is lit, you are able to avoid the obstacles and barriers in your path. You see them and do not stumble or fall over them. The problem only comes when there is no light. The same is true with God. God is light! It is impossible for you to be walking with Him and be falling over and bumping into obstacles in your path. No darkness overrules God as your Living Light.

God of all Light, let me not be deceived, claiming fellowship with You, True Light, yet blindly walking in darkness. Amen!

 

Read 1 John 1: 5 – 7.

 

Light: Not Heavy

 

November 1

LIGHT: NOT HEAVY – There is an old standard, which speaks of one’s brother and sister also, as not being heavy to carry, because his or her welfare is your concern. What the song-writer is actually saying, is that his brother is light, not heavy, to bear. Has not Jesus, our Brother, sweetly sung these truths to us? Jesus lovingly tells us that He is not      heavy, because His yoke is easy and His burden is light, not heavy.

 

Jesus, my Brother, I come to exchange my wretchedness and heaviness, for the rest, peace and comfort You offer me. Amen!  

 

Read Matthew 11: 28 – 30.