Scripture:
Daniel 4:29-33
Thu, 25 May 2023

God Fulfils His Word Faithfully

Observation:

What significant observations can you make about the Word of God?

Deeper Reflection
In His dealings with Nebuchadnezzar, God waited patiently for “twelve months” for him to respond to His Word (v.29). Then God acted suddenly – “While the word was in the king’s mouth…” (v.31). This sudden act was God fulfilling His Word faithfully: “Immediately the word concerning Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled” (v.33).Oftentimes, when God has spoken to us, He wants us to wait for Him to fulfil His Word. And the waiting can be long and not easy. Capture the struggle and tension of the Psalmist in waiting for God to fulfil His Word: “I long for Your salvation; I put my hope in Your Word. My eyes grow weary looking for what You have promised; I ask, ‘When will You comfort me?’” (Psa 119:81-82, CSB). There are times when we are waiting for God to fulfil His Word and His Word keeps testing us (Psa 105:18-19).On Christmas Day of 1980, I had a very painful relationship breakup, which involved a third party. I cried bitterly before God for days. On one of these days, I randomly flipped open my Bible… A verse, Jeremiah 31:16, caught my teary eyes: “Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears; for your work will be rewarded.” I sensed God was speaking to me. But for the next ten years, I faced closed door upon closed door in this area of relationship. Then came November 1990, I dated a fine woman, who became my life partner. She is the best gift that God has given me. God fulfilled His word to me – after ten years.
Application:

What is God fulfilling His Word to me like in my discipleship journey?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for Outreach/Missions/New Life leaders: To believe that God will fulfil what He has spoken
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for the
  • Pray for self
 

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
John 20:19-21; Luke 4:14-21
Mon, 2 October 2023

Sent by the Lord

Observation:

What is the analogy that Jesus used in sending forth His disciples (v.21)?

Deeper Reflection
As we enter the month of October with our upcoming two Missions Sundays, let us focus our attention and prayers on Covenant EFC’s third Faith Exploit, “Disciple the Nations”. In today’s Scripture, verse 21 is a very significant statement that Jesus said to His disciples after His resurrection. And it applies equally to all those who are Jesus’ disciples today. There are three key observations we can make.First, the analogy that Jesus used – His having been sent by the Father – points us to Jesus’ foundational teachings that He came to accomplish the very will and works of the Father (Jn 4:34; 5:30, 36; cf. Lk 4:14-21). Second, the idea of Jesus’ disciples being “sent” reminds us that world missions is not a result of human initiative, but is God-initiated and God-directed. It is God’s mission in the world. Third, verse 21 reminds us that Jesus is not merely calling us to join God in His mission, but to relate to Him as our heavenly Father – in love, obedience and dependence.1Therefore, the more fundamental question is not “Are we being sent?” or “What must we do?”. Rather, it is “To what extent do we understand and treasure our sonship in relation to God our Father (Jn 20:17)?” So that, as beloved children of God, we will respond rightly to our heavenly Father who created us in His image, redeemed us in Jesus Christ, and called us to join Him in His mission. Out of gratitude and love towards God, we joyfully walk in the Lord’s will for us, and fully rely on His resources as we faithfully serve Him.
1 This is consistent with John’s emphasis in his writings on the Father-Son relationship that anchored and motivated Jesus in all that He did in submission and obedience to the Father’s will.
Application:

How do the purposes for which Jesus sends forth His disciples impact the
way I plan and live out the years of my life?

Prayer:
Dear Father in heaven, what manner of love You have bestowed on me that I should be called Your child! Every opportunity given to me to carry out Your will is a privilege for me to participate in Your glorious purposes. Help me to clearly discern the things that You want me to accomplish and to faithfully work at them with a heart that loves and depends on You and always seeks Your glory. Amen.
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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