Let's read Psalm 78: 40-72, Zechariah 5 and 6, 7 Apocalypse
"After this I looked, and behold a great multitude that no one could count
of all nations, all tribes, all peoples and all languages. stood before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palms in their hands.
They cried with a loud voice: The hello to our God who sits on the throne, and unto the Lamb. "
Rev. 7: 9 to 10
Meditate:
- Despite signs made for the disposal of Egypt, the Israelites "saddened" God, how (Ps. 78: 40, 42 - 43, 56, 58)? Who do we not grieve according to the exhortation of the apostle (Eph. 4: 30)? What do we do when we have grieved the Lord? Jesus "full of grace and truth" calls us back to Him!
- What visions he received Zechariah (Zech. 5 and 6)? Note that the 4 tanks are the 4 winds of heaven, also mentioned in Revelation. 7: 1 where they are still being held. Who will rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem (6: 9 th.)?
- Who are marked by the seal of God (Revelation 7: 4-8)? That are before the throne of God (vs. 9 to 10, 13 - 14): what is their number, their source, and their characteristics? What do the white clothes (cf. Zech. 3: 3 to 5, Apoc. 3: 18)?
Singin : "From his throne of clarity, the purity of heaven ... Jesus Christ is Lord" (JEM 281)
Pray for Ukraine :
50 million inhabitants, capital Kiev (pictured), an area slightly larger than France. A hinge between western countries and is very fertile, and with many natural resources (coal, iron, oil, gas). 8 languages are spoken. Religions: Orthodox 62.7%, 12% Catholic, 4.5% Protestant, 9% with no denominational ties, 10.5% no religion, 0.7% Jews, 0.5% Muslim. - Praise the Lord, since independence in 1991, the number of evangelical churches has almost doubled despite the difficulties.
- For 130 years, Christians were terribly persecuted. Millions of Christians were killed. Pray that religious freedom is enshrined in the Constitution and guaranteed to all.
- Independence was preceded by little the Chernobyl disaster with a large nuclear pollution that affects large parts of the country. Freedom has also resulted in the poverty of many: a lot of corruption, violence, sexual immorality. The HIV virus is spreading more and more and could wreak havoc among a population that declined in number. Pray for positive effects of the Gospel in society!
- Pray for the churches: there are many of dispute between different Orthodox churches about the privileges and buildings that the state must return. Pray for more fraternity and unity.
- The majority of Protestant churches is growing fast but does not obtain permission for the construction of buildings, hampering growth.
- A major difficulty is the training of officials. It lacks a lot of books in local languages, as well as trainers and funding. Ukraine has several dozens of Bible training institutes. We pray for all those engaged in training.
- Bless the Lord for the missionary vision: Ukraine has sent over 900 missionaries, much of which to Russia. Pray that the Lord calls for new pastors and missionaries.
- Pray for the evangelization among students, the Crimea and the east where there are far fewer evangelical churches among the Jews (there are dozens of synagogues and a messianic Messianic Bible School) among the sects and Muslim Tatars.
- Pray for the Bible Society: many are realizing the need of the Bible for a moral restoration of the country. His ministry is also popular in Orthodox and Catholic circles.
- Pray for Christian programs on radio and television: Several missions are preparing for very popular with listeners. There is also a time of broadcast in Tatar.
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