“He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbour,
But a man of understanding holds his peace.
13 A talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.
14 Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.” Proverbs 11:12-14
God, our God,
Chunks of wisdom. Much to think about.How many of us on occasions have had neighbours who were just not friendly or thoughtful regardless of how kind and pleasant we tried to be. And today how we see that where there is no counsel in national leadership there is war and dictatorship. And where there is no counsel in leadership in church there is a wandering aware from the truth even into cult.
“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. .” (1 Timothy 2:1-4)
You finally dealt with Pharaoh after he kept hardening his heart (Exodus 7:13, 22, 8:15,19,32, 9:34). You did seen to take time to soften and bring about change. But You did eventually move Him let Your people go. So we keep coming in prayer for the persecuted church and for leaders in al situations. And for ourselves to be open to counsel.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Friday 6th June 2025.
I like this upbeat version.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!
God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus;
He came to love, heal and forgive;
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!
Chorus
Musical interlude
And then one day, I’ll cross the river,
I’ll fight life’s final war with pain;
And then, as death gives way to victory,
I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He lives!
Chorus repeat