Tag: Prayer for Today

Sunday 23rd February 2025

“Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, contrary to his command. 2 So fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed them, and they died before the Lord. 3 Moses then said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord spoke of when he said: “‘Among those who approach me I will be proved holy; in the sight of all the people I will be honored.’” Aaron remained silent.” Leviticus 10:1-3 NLT

“Then the Lord said to Aaron, 9 “You and your sons are not to drink wine or other fermented drink whenever you go into the tent of meeting, or you will die. This is a lasting ordinance for the generations to come, 10 so that you can distinguish between the holy and the common, between the unclean and the clean, 11 and so you can teach the Israelites all the decrees the Lord has given them through Moses.”” Leviticus 10:8-11 NLT

Lord God,

Sadly Nadab did not warn Abihu and Abihu did not warn Nadab that they were not sticking to the prescribed commands for offerings. And no sheep or sacrifice could save them. They passed the point of no return and went into Your presence Lord God as if they could appease You. A somber warning that we should not take Jesus and our salvation for granted. Every time we come to the Lord to worship together of when at home alone, we can only come to You because of Jesus. We can do nothing of ourselves.

Five verses later we hear You telling Aaron that he and his remaining sons should be absolutely sober when serving You so they can distinguish what they are doing clearly. I wonder if Nadab and Abihu were not and that was why they messed up? Sober when worshipping, or serving You Lord? Respecting You. But then it is not the glass of wine that is the sin it is our behaviour and knowing our limits?

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship 23rd February 2025

Purify my heart, let me be as gold
And precious silver
Purify my heart, let me be as gold
Pure gold

Refiner’s fire, my heart’s one desire
Is to be holy
Set apart for you Lord
I choose to be holy
Set apart for You my Master
Ready to do Your will

Purify my heart, cleanse me from within
And make me holy
Purify my heart, cleanse me from my sin
Deep within

Chorus

Lyrics: Brian Doerksen




Saturday 22nd February 2025

“ The Lord said to Moses: 15 “When anyone is unfaithful to the Lord by sinning unintentionally in regard to any of the Lord’s holy things, they are to bring to the Lord as a penalty a ram from the flock, one without defect and of the proper value in silver, according to the sanctuary shekel.[d] It is a guilt offering. 16 They must make restitution for what they have failed to do in regard to the holy things, pay an additional penalty of a fifth of its value and give it all to the priest. The priest will make atonement for them with the ram as a guilt offering, and they will be forgiven.”

17 “If anyone sins and does what is forbidden in any of the Lord’s commands, even though they do not know it, they are guilty and will be held responsible. 18 They are to bring to the priest as a guilt offering a ram from the flock, one without defect and of the proper value. In this way the priest will make atonement for them for the wrong they have committed unintentionally, and they will be forgiven. 19 It is a guilt offering; they have been guilty of wrongdoing against the Lord.” Leviticus:5:14-19 NIV

Lord of all,

We reach Leviticus and it starts with the command to Moses to give the following instructions to the people of Israel (Lev 1:1) 27 chapters worth. I must admit I am daunted. I have scan read and skipped my way through this book in the past as it delves into boils and unclean houses and leprosy and I would rather move on! But it warrants a closer look or it would not be in Your Scripture.

Some commands put a spot light on human faults and weakness. Unintentional or intentional behaviour can lead to sin and unfaithfulness. It can be to do with their lives or their worship. And endless sacrifice for the priests to deal with to atone. So many rules and regulations.

Thank You that we do not have to become Your children and live by a detailed rule book. We can know if each situation what is right and wrong for us by Your Holy Spirit. We long to be in a close relationship with You, so that it becomes second nature. But we still sin and trying harder just makes us stressed. Help us keep our account with You short and our humility long. Keep us teachable and leadable, so we can walk in Your forgiveness.

In Your name we pray, Amen.

Worship Saturday 22nd February 2025
Leviticus law or Jesus as Lord.

Jesus what a beautiful name
Son of God Son of Man
Lamb that was slain
Joy and peace strength and hope
Grace that blows all fear away
Jesus what a beautiful name

Jesus what a beautiful name
Truth revealed my future sealed
Healed my pain
Love and freedom life and warmth
Grace that blows all fear away
Jesus what a beautiful name

Jesus what a beautiful name
Rescued my soul my stronghold
Lifts me from shame
Forgiveness security power and love
Grace that blows all fear away
Jesus what a beautiful name

Lyrics: Tanya Riches

Friday 21st February 2025

“Then the Lord told Moses, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the first ones. I will write on them the same words that were on the tablets you smashed. 2 Be ready in the morning to climb up Mount Sinai and present yourself to me on the top of the mountain. 3 No one else may come with you. In fact, no one is to appear anywhere on the mountain. Do not even let the flocks or herds graze near the mountain.” 4 So Moses chiseled out two tablets of stone like the first ones. Early in the morning he climbed Mount Sinai as the Lord had commanded him, and he carried the two stone tablets in his hands. 5 Then the Lord came down in a cloud and stood there with him; and he called out his own name, Yahweh. 6 The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. 7 I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty. I lay the sins of the parents upon their children and grand children; the entire family is affected—even children in the third and fourth generations. 8 Moses immediately threw himself to the ground and worshiped.” Exodus:34:1-8 NLT

Lord God of compassion and mercy,

Moses is off up the mountain again. And he has to chisel out two new tablets of stone with no electric tools or work bench. I wonder if he regretted smashing the first ones? But You patiently call him back up and when he puts in the effort to do it all again, You encouraging him. You are compassionate and merciful. Slow to anger and filled with love and faithfulness. Moses is reminded that You are God and if You can have mercy so can he. And he falls on the ground and worships. If You can have mercy on me – surely \I can have mercy on others? (Matthew 13:32,33).

We try things and they fail. For whatever reason. Sometimes we need to get over it and try again and sometimes we need to make sure we have not overstepped You, God. Sometimes we need retrace our steps to where we last heard You speak – and listen again. You are the great encourager. You forgive iniquity, rebellion and sin. The next verse is difficult – You do not excuse the guilty? Those who refuse to acknowledge You and see the error of their ways? We thank You, God that You come to us and do not pass by. And in Jesus You forgive us completely and leave no guilt whatsoever if we are repentant (Romans 8:1).

In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Worship Friday 21st February 2025
I love this song. It reminds me when others are on the mountain and I seem to be on flat land – that He will not pass me by, He is merely silent.

Pass me not, O gentle Saviour
Hear my humble cry
While on others thou art smiling
Do not pass me by

Let me at thy throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief
Kneeling there in deep contrition
Help my unbelief

Saviour, Saviour
Hear my humble cry
While on others thou art calling
Do not pass me by

Lyrics: Fanny Crosby

Verse not used in this recording . . .

Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face,
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace.