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Presidential Prayer Team; J.R. – Favored Nation Status

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In the spring of 1967, the tiny nation of Israel was facing certain annihilation. Over 450,000 soldiers from Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Egypt had amassed on the border to drive the Jews into the sea. Not only did the Arab forces greatly outnumber Israel, they enjoyed a massive advantage in weaponry, with twice as many tanks and four times as many aircraft.

For what nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us. Deuteronomy 4:7

What happened next became known as the Six-Day War. In that short time span, Israel defied impossible odds to defeat their enemies and recover the land God had promised them.

Israel has always enjoyed God’s special favor – the nation’s continued existence today is proof of that. But the people of Israel have also suffered greatly when they failed to follow God’s commands. In the verses following today’s scripture, Moses cautions his people to “take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart.” As you pray, ask God to help President Obama do likewise…then seek opportunities to help others understand that God’s blessings on America will continue only as its citizens are faithful to Him.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 75:1-10

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Presidential Prayer Team; C.P. – Bit Parts, Great Acts

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As Joshua prepared to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, God gave him a list of promises and admonitions. He’d give them the land He had sworn to Moses, victory over their enemies, success and His presence. They were to not be frightened, dismayed or distracted from obeying God’s law. Three times, He admonished Joshua to be strong and courageous.

Do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

After God promised them so much, could Joshua not be confident? When God does something big on earth, He enlists the help of His people. He gives them a bit part while He does the majority of the work. But He knows His people become frightened if they focus on their own abilities and resources and not on His power, so the Lord was emphatic about Joshua being bold.

Has God asked you do something small in His big plan? Give? Pray? Serve? Encourage? Do not be timid or scared. Focus on the Father and His ability. It may be difficult to comprehend that He accomplishes great things through weak people, but He does. Do whatever the Lord asks, big or small, and expect more great things as you pray for the United States and its leaders.

Recommended Reading: Matthew 25:14-30

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Remember God – Greg Laurie

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“Remember the Lord your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful, in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed to your ancestors with an oath.”           Deuteronomy 8:18

Why does God allow suffering in our lives? Why does He allow us to experience adversity?

One purpose, I believe, is to keep us humble. Prosperity and success can sometimes make us proud and self-sufficient. We think we don’t need God because we have our salary…we have our investments…we have our health…we have our family…we have a successful ministry.

But when the economy goes south or the stock market crashes or our home burns down, we turn to God, and we are reminded of what really matters.

Before the Israelites entered the Promised Land, God warned them,

“Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the Lord your God and disobey his commands, regulations, and decrees that I am giving you today. For when you have become full and prosperous and have built fine homes to live in, and when your flocks and herds have become very large and your silver and gold have multiplied along with everything else, be careful! Do not become proud at that time and forget the Lord your God…” (Deuteronomy 8:11-14)

I think we should pray for success in what we do, but I also think it is right to say, “Lord, Your will be done.” Sometimes God will not allow us to be successful in our efforts.

It is better to fail and turn to God than to succeed and forget Him. That doesn’t mean we always have to fail. But the doorway to success is often through the hallway of failure. And failure has its place, because it is part of a learning process.

Sometimes God may allow us to fail or experience hardship so we will trust in Him.