“Every commandment which I command you today you must be careful to observe, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land of which the Lord swore to your fathers. 2 And you shall remember that the Lord your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. 3 So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord. 4 Your garments did not wear out on you, nor did your foot swell these forty years. 5 You should know in your heart that as a man chastens his son, so the Lord your God chastens you.” Deuteronomy:8:1-4 NKJV
God Omniscient (all knowing),
You knew what You had taken on creating man and woman. Adam and Eve’s behaviour did not take You by surprise. You did not create automatons or drones. Though we are sometimes under the circumstances, hindered by circumstances and sometimes confused. You are not. You are God You do not change (Malachi 3:6) and are still working Your purposes out. You used circumstances to lead and teach Your people about You. They did not notice unworn shoes or clothes but complained grumbled even blamed You for other things. All You ever wanted them to do was ask You for help.
Today You are still working Your purposes out. We too are sometimes under the circumstances and confused But one day You will fill the earth with Your Glory, Lord as the waters cover the sea (Habakkuk 2:14). Meanwhile, help us to simply ask for our needs (Matthew 7:7).
We have not because we have not asked according to Your will (James 4:2). You are not santa claus! We are humbled at Your unconditionally love, forgiving us absolutely and providing for us daily. Keep us like children who can always ask You, Father God for help or provision or comfort. Help us just to ask.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Thursday 26th February 2026
What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge–
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he’ll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there.
O Jesus what a friend we have in Jesus
O Jesus what a friend we have in Jesus
Lyrics: Joseph Medicott Scriven