Scripture:
2 Chronicles 7:11-22; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Matthew 6:7-13
Tue, 10 January 2023

Singapore in God’s Hands: Pray for Singapore

Observation:

What is the broader context of Solomon’s prayer?

Deeper Reflection
Verse 14 is often used out of context, especially in prayer meetings. Firstly, this is God’s response to Solomon’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 6:36-39 at the dedication of the temple. Secondly, this response is given in the context of God’s covenant with David. Third, God’s response relates to a specific place (Jerusalem) where God chose to dwell with the Israelites. Singapore is not biblical Israel, so we need to be careful how we apply it in our context.This doesn’t mean that verses 11 to 22 are irrelevant to us. Jesus has come as the greater heir to David’s throne, fulfilling the Davidic covenant and establishing the New Covenant. The promise of God’s chosen land has been expanded to include the whole earth. Now, God’s presence dwells not in a specific temple in Jerusalem, but in the Church as the temple of God through the Holy Spirit. As we pray in Jesus’ name, He promises to hear and answer our prayers.Singapore may not be biblical Israel, but she is certainly part of God’s plan for the world. Because of that, we must pray for restoration, revival and reconciliation in Singapore. Ask boldly that God’s kingdom will come and His will be done in Singapore as it is in heaven. As Billy Graham said so beautifully: “We are to pray in times of adversity, lest we become faithless and unbelieving. We are to pray in times of prosperity, lest we become boastful and proud. We are to pray in times of danger, lest we become fearful and doubting. We are to pray in times of security, lest we become self-sufficient.” 
Application:

Spend some time today reading the local news and praying for Singapore, and end your devotional time with the Lord’s prayer.

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 pastors and staff: To know the leading and power of God afresh as we embark on a new year of ministry and mission
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self
 

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
Daniel 6:1-10
Wed, 7 June 2023

Consistent Daily Devotion to God

Observation:

What does verse 10 tell us about Daniel?

Deeper Reflection
For Daniel’s distinguishing competency and character, and commitment to ensuring that the king suffered no loss in his empire, Darius “planned to appoint” him “over the entire kingdom” (v.3). But out of jealousy, Daniel’s fellow-commissioners and the satraps attempted to accuse him of “negligence or corruption” in “government affairs” (v.4a). They could find nothing, because Daniel was “faithful” (v.4b). So, they planned to make accusation against him “with regard to the law of his God” (v.5). And they maliciously instigated Darius to establish a law that “anyone who makes a petition to any god or man” besides the king “for thirty days, shall be cast into the lion’s den” (vv.6-9).Then, “when Daniel knew that the document was signed…he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously” (v.10). This was Daniel’s spiritual discipline with a structure of regular “three times a day”. He kept it daily. We can say that Daniel never missed his quiet time. The most important words in the verse may be “when Daniel knew that the document was signed”. They indicate the context of Daniel’s spiritual discipline: A discipleship challenge where his life was at stake. Daniel’s spiritual discipline was no mere religious ritual and routine. He could have skipped his quiet time “for thirty days” and be safe. He didn’t. Daniel’s spiritual discipline manifested his consistent daily devotion to “his God”: “he continued…three times a day…as he had been doing previously.” At the heart of this spiritual discipline was Daniel’s relationship and fellowship with “his God”.
Application:

How can I cultivate a consistent daily devotion to God?

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 significant people
  • Pray for the Generations: That young people will seek to be devoted to God consistently
  • Pray for self
 

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