Saturday, June 15, 2019

NOW!

Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 21-22

Click scripture link to read online or HERE to listen online (then click the symbol of the audio speaker above the scripture portion).

 

From Joppa you can see modern Tel Aviv and the beautiful beaches. Today Israel is a prosperous modern state. Obviously God is not finished with His ancient people. He still has a purpose for Israel. Joppa, or Jaffa, as it is called today, is a Palestinian suburb of Tel Aviv. Jesus taught in word and by example that His Father cares for all people.

GOOGLE MAPS – To see where the photo was taken, click HERE.

 

Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 21:1, 22:19

“Now Satan stood up against Israel, and moved David to number Israel…” “Now set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God. Therefore, arise and build the sanctuary of the Lord God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord and the holy articles of God into the house that is to be built for the name of the Lord.”

 

The first and last verses of today’s reading begin with the word “now.” “Now” is an action word. Satan moved David to action, and God urged David into action. In the first instance there is no record that David prayed about his action; he acted without God’s blessing. In the second action, he had clear instructions from God. David learned a very hard lesson, repented, prayed much, and then he started action preparing for the building of God’s Temple. David did his best to rectify the problem resulting from his failure, but not without cost. Ornan offered David the land for the erection of the Temple for free, but David wisely refused and paid the costs himself (21:23). Would any of us do the same? This sacrificial act by David showed his repentance was sincere. Let us ask ourselves, “Are we as ready as David to recognize our sin and do something to make wrongs right?” We will bring judgment upon ourselves and others if we fail to genuinely repent. It’s like the natural laws such as gravity. We break these laws and we suffer the consequences. What we sow we will surely reap (Galatians 6:7). Here’s a suggested New Testament reading: Galatians 6:1-10.

PRAYER FOR TODAY:

Lord God, grant me, I pray, the grace of true repentance, whatever the cost. I want to do Your will NOW and FOREVER! In the Name of the One who always did what He saw His Father doing, the Lord Jesus Christ, I ask. Amen!!!

100 PERSONAL WORDS:

As a result of today’s reading, I ask myself this question…What on earth could be wrong with taking a census? Here in Canada, the present government has introduced a much shorter census form, asking less intrusive questions of us. There was harsh criticism of this action by the political opposition. Why? Does anyone in authority today actually pray about the decisions that impact millions of people? I pray daily for those who are in authority over us as the Scriptures teach me (1 Timothy 2:1-8). A census is far more than simply finding out how many people live in Canada. It’s about political control. It’s about identifying the concentrations of people power, so that by catering to certain interests, political leaders can perpetuate themselves in power. Of course, some of those in authority have better motives. They want to know the census results so that they can serve in a better way.

Recently, my friend, Lois Neely, an excellent journalist, author and editor, sent me a copy of The Toronto Daily Star from the year of my birth, 1936 (the paper would later be renamed just The Toronto Star). The entire front section of that 1936 paper was filled with the passing of King George V and Prince Edward’s ascension to the throne. Lois also sent me an even older copy of a newspaper, The Globe (later becoming The Globe and Mail). I was surprised to read the date on the paper being Monday, July 1st, 1867Canada’s Confederation Day…when the original four British colonies of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Lower Canada (Quebec) and Upper Canada (Ontario) joined together in unity (I also noticed the paper referring to a recent census that had been taken).

I’ll ask my son to take a couple of pictures of these yellowed and tattered papers, and if possible include them below. In case the print is not readable I’ll quote from a portion of the 1867 Globe: “Let us gratefully acknowledge the hand of the Almighty Dispenser of Events in bringing about this result, pregnant with so important an influence on the condition and destinies of these provinces, and of the teeming millions who in ages to come will people the Dominion of Canada from ocean to ocean, and give it its character in the annals of time.” I believe God has a purpose for all the nations on earth!

Yours for God’s will being done “on earth as it is in Heaven,”

David

P.S. On this day in 1977 the 100 Huntley Street daily TV ministry first went to air on the Global TV network. For 15 years before that, our weekly Crossroads program was on the CBC independently owned stations and on the CTV network, and for several years with the Circle Square children’s productions. PRAISE THE LORD!

P.P.S. Below are the photos of the newspapers I referred to above. Click on them to enlarge them (and print a copy if you wish)…

The Toronto Daily Star newspaper from Tuesday, January 21, 1936.

The Globe newspaper, July 1st, 1867 – Confederation Day

Photo zoom in of The Globe front page article. Note the teaser copy related to some of the census information contained inside the paper.

Another excerpt from The Globe article.

8 thoughts on “Saturday, June 15, 2019

  1. Thank you David for the copies of our history; thank you Ron, Ann and Reynold for posting this Canadian History!

    We need to think before rushing into action, seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit;
    or suffer the consequences of a bad decision.

    Have a blessed day, bloggers.

  2. My friend ‘s daughter, Nan, passed away after being removed from ventilator @ age 56. She was type one diabetic from a very early age. Please remember the family in prayer. Thank you.

    • Lord God, in the Name of Jesus I ask for your comfort and peace to uphold Nan’s family in their time of mourning.

    • God bless you Doreen; you are a servant of the Lord and you will give understanding and comfort to Nan’s family! We praise and thank the Lord that Nan is out of pain and walking with the Lord…..
      Let us give thanks for all the blessings that God has given us this day IN Jesus Name we Pray amen

      • Doreen:, Agreeing in prayer with Irene and Sah for the family of your friend’s daughter Nan. For love and comfort as they mourn her loss.
        Eleanor M
        Thanks for your prayers for Gavin, so far nothing more to report.

  3. Lord we come to You and ask for the Holy Spirit to enter Oprah Winfrey’s heart; Lord remove the new age beliefs; we cannot enter Heaven unless we believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord, and Saviour; we rebuke the devil from OW’s life! We pray the Holy Spirit will also enter Stedman’s heart, her partner; that they may be moved to marry;and to go too Church and hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ; take Communion; use their resources to help others to come to the Knowledge of knowing and asking Jesus Christ to come into their lives; to receive Jesus Christ into their hearts and to witness to the world what Jesus Christ has done in our World; we thank and praise the Lord for the Holy Spirit to work in the lives of all of OW’s friends and family; thank You Lord in Jesus Name we Pray amen

  4. A wonderful prayer Sah. I haven’t watched Oprah in years so I don’t know what is going on but I also pray for God’s greatest blessings on her & her partner. Draw them to Yourself Father, in Jesus Name. Amen

    • Blessings Doreen
      I also haven’t watched Oprah in years but the reports are coming out on some of the web sites that she is one of the very very richest black women in the world; she has many good charities but her over all belief is in doing good; she supports any and all flood, fire, etc, reliefs and I believe she has a school in Africa or many schools already, she does well BUT she respects all who believe in something, God or otherwise but as far as I have read she herself is not a Christian, however she would probably argue that case since she does so much good……
      I ask for prayers for Oprah and her loved ones; pray that Holy spirit will enter her life and move her to look to Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Saviour…..

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