DECEMBER 21 , 2023

NO CONDEMNATION

Matthew 12:7 -“But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.”

When the Apostle Paul first came into the picture in the scriptures, he was called Saul; a man who gave his life for one purpose: persecuting the believers at all cost. He cut the picture of a chronic, unrepentant anti-Christ. Yet, a few chapters later, after his encounter with Christ he was a firebrand preacher who was willing to lay down his life to preach the Gospel.

How are you sure that your next-door neighbour or colleague who you consider to be the worst sinner ever is not going to encounter God and become a preacher before the year is over? Why condemn Him now when you can stay on your knees for him in prayers, asking for God to show him mercy? Why condemn Him when you can reach out and witness to Him?

God does not condemn anyone, neither should you. You however need to spend time praying for the lost around you and witnessing to them so that like Apostle they can receive the light of the Gospel and become ambassadors of the kingdom of God. This is your assignment!

DAILY PRAYER GUIDE

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Startup Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus, strengthen me to stand in the gap for the lost, especially those I may have written off as undeserving of your mercy, in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR A NATION -SIERRA LEONE
Over half of its population are Muslims. During the 20th century, Islam grew from 10% to over 60% of the population. The conflict in the nation in the past has left many traumatized: rape victims, victims from mutilation and maiming and former child soldiers.

Prayer for the nation: Father in the name of Jesus, we pray for a mighty revival upon this land, that many will encounter the living Christ and submit themselves to His Lordship, in Jesus Name.

Prayer for the leaders: Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that Your wisdom will guide the decisions of the leaders of this land, in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR ISRAEL – (Ps 122:6)
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask today that there will be peace in Jerusalem and that your purposes be established in that city. Amen (Ps 122:6)

PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father in the name of Jesus, we bind every spirit of conflict and misunderstanding in the church, in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR SOULS/ REVIVAL
Father in the name of Jesus, we pray for our labourers and missionaries that they will be bold to preach the Gospel every where they go, in Jesus name.

DAILY BIBLE STUDY
Isaiah 21 & 22, Psalms 8, Revelation 21.