Scripture:
Nehemiah 13:15-18; Luke 1:46-55
Sat, 7 January 2023

Generations In or Out of His Hands: Our Choice

Observation:

According to Luke 1:50, who does the Lord show mercy towards?

Deeper Reflection
Despite the mercy and grace shown by the Almighty God. Despite the immense efforts to rebuild the walls. Despite all the consecration, the intercession, the worship and the dedication of the walls, the cycle of spiritual rebellion would continue among His people. Generation after generation of Israelites would be discipled in the wrong way and led terribly astray.No good work would be adequate, and no burnt sacrifice would be sufficient to save the generations from the hand of evil and the consequences of our sins. However, “The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love” (Psa 145:8).God chose to send His one and only Son to a spiritually hostile world in the most perplexing and supernatural way! He chose a soon-to-be-married virgin, Mary, to conceive Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit and to give birth to Him in an unsanitary environment where animals slept. Jesus grew up in an obscure village, but during his three years of ministry, He mesmerised large crowds, healed the sick, confounded His critics and raised the dead to life! He faced a miscarriage of justice, was brutally tortured, was force-marched shamefully through the streets and violently crucified on the cross. This mysterious and magnificent sacrifice would save generations upon generations from the penalty of sin! But Jesus chose not to remain buried. By the Father’s power, Jesus was resurrected, and offers eternal life for generations who choose to fear Him and be in His hands. Will you choose Him today?
Application:

Are you in or out of His hands?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
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  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self
 

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
Daniel 5:17, 25-31; 6:1-2
Mon, 5 June 2023

Serving from Babylon to Persia

Observation:

What is the significance of Daniel serving in the Babylonian and Persian
courts successively?

Deeper Reflection
God’s word to Belshazzar that He would “put an end” to his kingdom and give it “over to the Medes and Persians” was fulfilled immediately – “that same night” (v.30) – after Daniel’s interpretation of the inscription on the wall (vv.25-31). God can fulfil His Word immediately or after a long time. Whatever time God may take to fulfil His Word, He is “trustworthy in all His promises and faithful in all He does” (Psa 145:13b, NIV).The demise of the Babylonian hegemony was not just a historical event, but primarily a theological one. Nebuchadnezzar was “My servant” whom God raised to judge His unfaithful people in the seventy-year Babylonian exile (Jer 25:8-9, 11). When God had accomplished His purpose through Babylon, “I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation” (Jer 25:12). This is how God deals with arrogant and evil nations: “And Babylon, the beauty of kingdoms, the glory of the Chaldeans’ pride, will be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah” (Isa 13:19).The end of Babylon does not mean an insecure future for Daniel. However drastically our circumstances may change, God’s call for our lives remains when we walk with Him faithfully. We are secure in God’s call, because it is God’s call. Daniel became one of “the three commissioners” in Persia (Dan 6:1-2). It wasn’t that having lost his job Daniel applied to serve the Persian king. Daniel couldn’t do that. It was purely by royal appointment. But behind the “It seemed good to Darius to appoint” (Dan 6:1) was God’s call for Daniel to serve Him from Babylon to Persia.
Application:

How do I relate God’s call for me in drastic changes of my life situations?

Prayer:
Lord, I believe You have a calling for my life which You have intended to be distinctive for me. I want to live my life with a deep sense of answering Your calling. Help me to walk with You faithfully, knowing that as I do so, You will unfold Your plans for me in that calling. Grant me wisdom and understanding to discern Your calling for my life.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for leaders
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self
 

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