Revelation of the Word:
Revelation of the Word 06/10/2021 Admin
THEME: GOD and gods
1 Samuel 5:3-4
“And when the people of Ashdod arose early in the morning, there was Dagon, fallen on its face to the earth before the ark of the Lord. So they took Dagon and set it in its place again. And when they arose early the next morning, there was Dagon, fallen on its face to the ground before the ark of the Lord. The head of Dagon and both the palms of its hands were broken off on the threshold; only Dagon’s torso was left of it.”
INSIGHT
–The Philistines stole the ark of God and brought it to their god. They recognized Dagon as their primary god who was assumed to be the father of Baal. They crafted his head, arms and torso like that of a man, and the lower body as a fish. Dagon could not stand before the Lord. He fell prostrate before the Lord, and later fell and broke his head and palms. What the Philippines though to have been god, was humiliated to their catastrophe in his own sanctuary and they could not step into that threshold. Who can stand against the Lord our God? God struck them with tumors and they gave glory to God (1 Samuel 6:5). Likewise, when king Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue of himself and forced the people to worship it, Daniel’s friends disobeyed and were thrown into the burning furnace. The Lord delivered them and the people glorify God of Daniel as the true God. Also, when the Lord revealed Pharaoh’s dream to Joseph when the magicians could not comprehend it. The people of Egypt acknowledges God as the true God, and Joseph was promoted (Genesis 41:1-46). Often times we have heard, seen and read God revealing Himself to us, other believers and those who do not know Him. Testimonies about Jesus revealing Himself to our Muslim brothers and sisters are countless. God is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). God is gracious and kind and requires that we should all know Him and worship Him alone.
PRAYER
Who can stand against You Lord our God. No one can, no one will. Only You are victorious, only You are able. All creation bow down before You Lord. All other gods fall before Your presence. All other gods are idols, and cannot save. Only You are righteous and deserve all worship. May Your revival be established in this nation and all the nations of the world. Grant that many may know You and believe in You. Your hand is not too short to save nor ear too dull to hear, hear our prayers and hearts desires. Save our Asian, Chinese and Muslim brothers and sister from eternal death. Save dear Jesus our family members, friends and relatives from eternal condemnation. Save us dear Jesus we humbly ask You. Teach us to rely on You in all things dear Jesus. Teach us to consult You and pray to You in all circumstances. Draw us nearer to You that we may always fellowship at Your presence. Fill us Holy Spirit with Your fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self control. Fill us with Your most precious gifts Holy Spirit. We praise You and exult Your holy name now and forever. Amen
Blessed Wednesday
Further reading: Exodus 18:11, Isaiah 45:20
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