7th Year 11-12 Edition 3 –I Sam 11
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Oct 12_2012 I Sam 11
National Days of Prayer Day 14 of 40
Dear Saints,
Today we prayerfully Feast in the book of I Samuel 11. Samuel anoints Saul proclaiming him as King. The first fruit of King Saul was the saving of Jabesh-gileaking. We see God's will done concerning King Saul, as the new King. “12 Then the people said to Samuel, "Who is he who said, 'Shall Saul reign over us?' Bring the men, that we may put them to death." 13 But Saul said, "Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the Lord has accomplished salvation in Israel." 14 Then Samuel said to the people, "Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingdom there." 15 So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king before the Lord in Gilgal. There they made sacrifices of peace offerings before the Lord, and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.” I Samuel 11:12-15, New King James Version (NKJV). God has given us the right to vote and how we vote is between us and God. I believe just as God appointed King Saul, He will use the Holy Spirit to to appoint our new leader from among us.
40 Days of Prayer # 15 Prayer for our nation By Connection! (Devotions for Every Day Life)
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Prayer for America
 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” –Romans 5:8
Years ago there was a pop psychology book entitled I’m Ok, You’re Ok. Along with many other such teachings, it has resulted in a nation in which everything is okay. Nobody should be judged unless they do something that really hurts someone else. And even then, he or she probably had a good reason for doing such a bad thing.
One of the casualties of such a belief is the concept of sin. Many churches have even quit talking about sin. It just sounds so judgmental! That practice is making it more and more difficult for Americans to accept the real gospel.
I say real gospel, because there is a gospel that is lacking in reality. It is a gospel that focuses solely on the love of God. But apart from an understanding of sin, that’s no gospel at all. Telling people that God loves them fits American culture. We believe we are all worthy of love and we all ought to love each other, and isn’t it good that God is in on this love thing too?
Romans 5:8 destroys this pop gospel. When we were at our worst and most unlovable, God’s amazing love stepped in. Without an understanding of ourselves as sinners, completely unlovable, we will never understand or accept the cross. The good news (gospel) is that because we are sinners, God, in the most daring act of love the universe has ever seen, sent His Son to take the penalty for our sin. Love for God and for our nation will cause us to proclaim the real gospel to those who desperately need to hear.
Prayer Points
• Thank the Lord for demonstrating His great love for you by dying for you while you were still a sinner.
• Pray for the preachers of America to fearlessly proclaim the Word of God regarding sin and God’s love.
• Pray for a movement of God’s Spirit across America that opens hearts to receive the gospel.
My Prayer
Lord, I am in awe of Your amazing love that reached out to me while I was yet a sinner. Thank You for that good news! I ask that Christians around this nation would speak and live out the truth of the gospel daily. I pray for preachers who would stand fearlessly in their pulpits and proclaim the truth of Your Word concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment. Help us never to separate Your love from our desperate sinfulness.
–Adapted from Desperate for Change: 40 Days of Prayer for America by David Butts
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It is good to listen to the presidential debates, pray that the Holy Spirit will give you the wisdom to Seek God's will. Have a good weekend, continue keep the first thing first! That is salvation through the blood of the lamb, Jesus. “[Shun Evil Counsel] My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother; For they will be a graceful ornament on your head, And chains about your neck.” Proverbs 1:8-9 NKJV. We can always wait on or God, the Father of our salvation. Direct your request for prayer to; mlitew8@yahoo.com. Please join us for prayer on the web at; http://www.admenu.com/am/praise.html. I am not educated or a theologian so If I am wrong or mistaken please email me mlitew8@yahoo.com. I need your prayerful correction and suggestions, if I am mistaken or misused the Word of God. If you would like to correspond with Pastor Glen here is his email address; pastorglenaycock@ymail.com. If the Lord is willing I’ll send and post the Feast again tomorrow.
The Feast
Fri, October 13 2012, I Samuel 11, - “Samuel anoints Saul. (1-8) Saul prophesies. (9-16) Saul chosen king. (17-27)” – Matthew Henry Concise
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God Bless you,
Brother Mike
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