Scripture:
Psalm 51; Luke 18:9-14
Wed, 1 September 2021

Repent of Our Sins

Observation:

What similarities do you notice between King David’s response (Psa 51) and that of the
tax collector (Lk 18:9-14)?

Deeper Reflection
ANXIETY AND GRIEF are two commonly felt emotions during this pandemic. They can be quite revealing. First, anxiety. A person who says he is not worried about either the coronavirus or the uncertain days ahead is either ignorant or dishonest. Feelings of anxiety and apprehension are understandable and normal. In all situations, God invites us to cast our cares on Him, because He cares for us (1 Pet 5:7). But if we keep feeling great fear that causes us sleepless nights, this may well reveal false foundations in our life. This world is passing away, there is a new world coming and God is totally sovereign to bring His will to pass. In the meantime, we should continue to focus on partnering with God to tell people the Good News about Jesus and God’s Kingdom. Second, grief. Some of us are grieving the loss of our health, our loved one’s health or even life. For others, the loss of jobs, careers or study plans. But for most of us, we are grieving the loss of our former rhythms, routines and favourite activities like parties, overseas vacations and even church events! Nothing wrong with such activities per se, but if they were our coping strategies for numbing the pain of life’s problems, then we need to repent of them as “idols” that we depended on in our lives. God does not want us to rely on them, but on Him always. Let us with contrite hearts repent of our sins. In times of trouble, let us seek God’s help for He is faithful to deliver us from our adversaries.
Application:

What are the false foundations or idols in my life that I must repent of? Let the Holy
Spirit search your heart, then confess them to God in prayer and take active steps to
turn away from these sins.

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 leaders:
  • Pray for singles: That they will “flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon” (Psa 92:12)
  • Pray for those in need:
  • Pray for self:

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
Daniel 7:13-18, 25-27; 11:29-36
Sat, 2 December 2023

The Triumph

Observation:

What characterises the triumph of God’s people in tribulations under tyrants?

Deeper Reflection
God’s people living under tyrants and suffering tribulations under them can triumph – whether we are delivered from or destroyed in tribulation. The triumph rests on a threefold confidence.We know the conclusion of evil. It is repeated in manifold ways in Daniel that evil that comes through inhuman kings – no matter how great and how long – will definitely come to an end: “he will be broken” (Dan 8:25), “he will be found no more” (Dan 11:19), “yet he will come to his end” (Dan 11:45) and “all these events will be completed” (Dan 12:7).We know God’s calling for us: To be a suffering people – to be captured, plundered, burned or killed (Dan 11:33). But in our suffering, we can be strong as “people who know their God” (Dan 11:32), knowing that God is purging and purifying us to become a sanctified (Dan 11:35; 12:10) and shining people who “shine brightly” with heavenly brightness in the hostile world (Dan 12:3). And we will be a steadfast people who “keep waiting and attain to the 1,335 days” (Dan 12:12) – until we become a sovereign people who “receive and possess the kingdom forever” from “the Ancient of Days” (vv.13-14, 18, 27).We know who is in control. The tribulations under the tyrants in Daniel 7 to 12 are all subject to and subsumed under “that which is decreed will be done” (Dan 11:36; 9:26, 27) “at the appointed time” (Dan 11:27, 29, 35).We conclude Daniel with this theological-discipleship summary statement: We can triumph in tribulations under tyrants when we trust with tenacity in the One who is on the throne.
Application:

How can I triumph in tribulations?

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 Church Board: To grow in the faith and perseverance of overcomers in Christ
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self

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