41: This is a principle that the Jews were already quite familiar with. When Moses and Aaron were the objects of the Israelite’s complaints in the wilderness, it was made clear that they were complaining against Almighty God. Also, when Israel wanted a king, Samuel felt slighted, but God reminded him that the people were against God, not Samuel. So, in this way, the prophet represents God Almighty.
When Elijah stayed withe the widow at Zarephath, she was blessed because of his presence and her reception of him. Elisha, in the same way, brought blessings to the Shunemite woman, who was very kind to him.
Daily Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:1-Galatians 2:21
Daily Memory Verse: 1 John 2:9 “He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.”
Daily Tidbit: Though the statement was very much popularized by Abraham Lincoln, it was John Wycliffe, the morning star of the reformation, who originally wrote about a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. In the general prologue of his English translation of the Bible, Wycliffe wrote “This Bible is for the Government of the People, by the People, and for the People.”
Praise Journal: Heavenly Father, thank You for another day to serve You. You have given us all that we need for life. We can be truly content no matter what may happen in this sinful world. Your strength keeps us going on even when we think that we can’t go on. You give us songs in the night seasons. You tender care for us is so nice. Jesus is the constant comfort of our hearts. We can rest in the assurance that, as we work for You, the world may react, but You know the cause of it. You know who is innocent. You know who belongs to You. You love Your own. Father, thank You for the mercy that You have extended to us. Every person that knows You must readily admit that You have orchestrated it all. We have chosen to come to You, but You drew us to Yourself, and we are chosen by You. Oh Father, thank You for encouragement in Christ! We need it so much sometimes! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Journal Highlights: Pray for a woman with an unspoken prayer request. Pray for a man who is facing a difficult surgery.
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