I often find it depressing to watch the evening news or even to read the news in papers, or on the internet. Sometimes, the state of the world overwhelms me and there’s nothing to do but weep before the Lord and to cry out to Him. That’s exactly what Micah does. He brings the world to the Lord and cries out before Him. He kneels in anguish, weeping at the state of the world, and in particular, God’s own people.
But it’s not all bad news. It’s not all gloom and doom. Micah cries out with us:-
But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Saviour; my God will hear me.
Tomorrow you and I will gather with the Lord and He will hear our prayers. I wonder if that gathering will be a fulfilment of all that we’ve longed for and waited for throughout the week. I wonder if, like Micah, we will realise our hopes and dreams as we gather in the Lord’s presence tomorrow.
God will shepherd His people. He will, as we’ve seen all week, lead them to greener pastures. He will watch over them with His staff and rod. He will show signs and wonders among them as in the days of coming out of Egypt. God will be our God and we will be His people. He will be compassionate among us. He will be forgiving and will delight to show mercy. All who come to Him with a penitent heart will find eternal forgiveness. All who have sinned and turn to Him in godly sorrow will find blessing, acceptance and forgiveness not wrath and anger. He will tread our sins underfoot and hurl our iniquities into the depths of the sea. And He will put up a sign that reads, ‘No Fishing Here’. Our sins will never be dredged up again. They have been utterly and completely dealt with.
Tomorrow as you gather together as the body of Christ, pray that God will be powerfully among us. Ask God to do signs and wonders among us so that the world sees the beauty and majesty of God. Pray that sinners and those with hard hearts will see our God and come to accept His forgiveness and offer of eternal peace. Pray that tomorrow will bring new life to many.
As we gather together tomorrow, pray that the joy of the Lord will overcome any negativity or depression that the world burdens us with.
Prayer:-
- Pray that tomorrow’s service will bring glory to God and edify His people. Pray that God will work powerfully among us, bringing healing, wholeness and faith/repentance to many. Pray that compassion, love, forgiveness and mercy well up among us so that relationships are restored, wounds healed and forgiveness offered/received where necessary. Pray that peace and joy rule our hearts.
- Pray that the chaplains at Glenvale and Harristown will have opportunity to share the real message of Christmas with students and staff. Ask God to open the ears and minds of many so that the kingdom will grow and expand. Pray that God will use these chaplains powerfully over this Christmas season.
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