This is the prayer outlook for the month of DECEMBER . As a church community we are doing this together on the first Tuesday of the month. We are aware that this might not work for everyone on this day and this material has been designed for you to use at any time that is convenient for you. This information will be up throughout the month and will change at the beginning of next month for the focus for that month.
Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever. The land of Zebulun and Naphtali will be humbled, but there will be a time in the future when Galilee of the Gentiles, which lies along the road that runs between the Jordan and the sea, will be filled with glory. The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. You will enlarge the nation of Israel, and its people will rejoice. They will rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest and like warriors dividing the plunder.
For you will break the yoke of their slavery and lift the heavy burden from their shoulders. You will break the oppressor’s rod, just as you did when you destroyed the army of Midian. The boots of the warrior and the uniforms bloodstained by war will all be burned. They will be fuel for the fire.
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!
Isaiah 9:1-7
It’s that time of the year again: Camera! Lights! Action! Let the shopping begin. Let the lights twinkle in the darkness and then all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season.
It is definitely a strategic time for retailers to maximise their gains. It is also a time for families to reunite, some with lots of joy and some in dread. Whatever way you see it or look at it, Christmas has a multi-faceted impact on people and communities.
At the heart of the traditional Christmas story we also encounter the main protagonist in the story ‘Jesus’ and we find that he also had a variety of impact on those who encountered him. So people openly embraced him, some were mystified by him, some took their time to know and understand who he was and some were just hostile to him. Those who embrace him have a good story to tell of their encounter with Jesus Christ.
They have experienced what the writer of Isaiah was calling our attention to. This child that was conceived in an unusual way will lift darkness and despair. Those in darkness will see a great light, this child will be called “ Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end”.
As we journey into this Christmas season we want to acknowledge again that Jesus is the reason for the season and we want to reflect his heart and love for humanity.
So as we pray together, I pray we will encounter Jesus to the glory of God the Father and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
PRAYER MEETING
19:00 – 20:00 | elimcentre