Throughout the Bible the number 40 seems to have a special spiritual significance. When the flood came in Noah’s day, it rained 40 days and nights. Israel wandered in the desert and ate heaven-sent manna for 40 years. Moses fasted and prayed in Jehovah’s presence for 40 days and nights. Israel’s spies explored the PromisedContinue reading “Why 40 Days?”
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Why Pray?
“Imagine yourself in a dark room. Windows closed. Curtains drawn. Shutters shut. In the darkness it’s hard to believe there’s daylight beyond the drapes. So you grope and try to feel your way across the floor. You take a step, disoriented and unsure where you’re headed. Progress is slow and the journey painful. Stubbed toes,Continue reading “Why Pray?”
Day 40 – Wednesday, Nov 9 (Fasting)
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over thisContinue reading “Day 40 – Wednesday, Nov 9 (Fasting)”
Day 39 – Tuesday, Nov. 8
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. -II Chronicles 7:14 OBSERVATION: We thank God today for the privilege of living in this land ofContinue reading “Day 39 – Tuesday, Nov. 8”
Day 30 – Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted byContinue reading “Day 30 – Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016”