Wed, Dec 6 Devotional

Psalm 80:7   Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved.

 

The psalmist (Asaph) used it three times in writing Psalm 80 to awaken Israel - God’s chosen people - from their sinful state.

The psalmist lamented three times in Psalm 80.  How long will God pour out His anger on His chosen people - the Israelites?  Due to Asaph’s preaching and many prayers, God forgave their sins and promised to provide their needs bountifully.

Are we, Canadians, doing what the Israelites did long ago?  Few come to church to worship God; we break God’s laws - Ten Commandments; fail to help the poor in their need; give our tithes to our place of worship.  God loves cheerful givers and blesses them freely.

What can we do to bring young people and their families back to church?  Perhaps we should do what the psalmist - Asaph did.               PRAY   PRAY   PRAY

December 25 is the birthday of Jesus.  This year invite Jesus into your homes and be sure to read the Christmas story as recorded in: Matthew chapter 1:18 to 2:12; Luke chapter 1:57 to 2:20.

Merry Christmas!

        -Eben Lennox