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Being Fully Present To Others is the Beginning of Our Witness

Being Fully Present To Others is the Beginning of Our Witness

Posted on January 19, 2021 Posted By: KBCF Categories: Devotion

Note: This devotional is taken from the 2021 Prayer and Fasting Week.

Day 2

First Mountain: Mount Moriah

Start to Connect

When Isaac called him, Abraham responded, “Here am I, my son” (v.7). In your communication with others, how would you and the one you are communicating with being fully present impact your communication? How about wen only one is fully present?

Truth to Ponder

Genesis 22:4-8

  1. How did Abraham explain to his servants what he and Isaac are planning to do (v.5)? (As noted above child offering is not rare in ancient near east at the time of Abraham.) What God is asking Abraham to do (v.2) is in the context of worship! What is your reaction?
  2. Isaac asked an innocent question (v.7). Again, what do you think is going through Abraham’s mind? Did Isaac’s question make it easier for Abraham to obey God?
  3. What was Abraham’s response (v.8)? Compare and relate this to the explanation of Abraham’s faith in Hebrews 11:19. What is your reaction? (v.8 seems to be a response to assuage Isaac.)

Examine the Word

  1. Can you still worship God in the midst of a “heavy cloud of unknowing,” in the midst of the challenges of the 2021 new normal? How is your worship in the new normal?
  2. Jehovah Jireh, the God “who sees and who provides” this is the name of God highlighted in this passage (v.8,14). This is Abraham’s testimony (made more meaningful by his full presence) to his son Isaac. Is the name of God meaningful to you? Have you experienced God in this way?

Personal Application

1. To “ascend” is to worship God, even in the harshest of circumstances. How is your worship of God in the midst of the pandemic?

What steps are you taking to help you worship in these trying times? Have you shared struggles with your discipler/discipleship?

2. What are the things you are trusting God for this 2021? Do you know Him as Jehovah Jireh, the God who sees and who provides?

3. Jesus shared a similar character of God whom He calls as Father, “Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.” (The necessary things for you to live! Matthew 6:32.) Is there any reason for you to worry?

Prayer Items

 NATION

Pray for the leaders of the Executive branch — President Duterte, VP Robredo, Cabinet Members and advisers. Pray for guidance and protection; to serve with integrity wisdom, and faithfulness; to have reverent fear of the Lord.

a. To solve problems on: graft and corruption, drugs, human trafficking and criminality, abuse of authority

b. To find solutions for economic recovery — help businesses to recover, generate employment.

 FAMILY/HEALTH/PERSONAL BREAKTHROUGHS

The Holy Spirit to enable KBCF to knit and strengthen families during this pandemic, by enhancing the house-church model where families are praying, worshipping and serving God together.

 CHURCH/MINISTRIES

a. Pray that the Holy Spirit will enable KBCF to build up every believer by enhancing healthy personal relationship with God (time with God; prayer, devotion, Bible-reading); live out daily virtues like faith, hope and prayerfulness for Lord’s glory to appear.

b. Fortify the Church: church building expansion: Pray for wisdom on planning for size, capacity, intended uses for various areas of new constructions vis-a-vis existing structures; compliance to government requirements, preparation of needed documents, permits, needed funds, right contractor/workers, supervision.

 MISSIONS/EVANGELISM

Pray that the Hoy Spirit will enable KBCF to create opportunities for serving God through the church’s different ministries and societal engagement (Micah 6:8 mandate – act justly, love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God). Pray for partnership with KBCF KinderCare in engaging and reaching out the community by providing early Christian education to pupils from the community, and reach out parents/guardians of pupils.