I Chronicles 27-29 David has organized all of the Levites for service in the temple. He has organized and made plans for the building of the temple. He has gathered every material needed. He organized a rotation of troops, 24,000 in each division, for each month of the year. David appointed overseers for all of the crops, herds, and other assets of his kingdom. Then David commits it all into the hands of his 20 year old son, Solomon.
David charges Solomon to "know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever." (28:9)
David assembles all of the leaders, princes of the tribes, commanders etc together and explains all that God has revealed to him. "All this, said David, the Lord made me understand in written by His hand upon me, all the details of this pattern." ( 28:19). Then David prays. ( 29:10-18)
First, David blesses the Lord. " Thine, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and the earth; Tine is the dominion, O Lord, and Thou dost exalt Thyself as head over all." He recognizes God's power and might as the source of all strength.
Then, David gives thanks and praise. David emphasizes that everything that he has and that all Israel has received, has come from the Hand of God. "O Lord our God, all this abundance that we have provided to build Thee a house for Thy holy name, it is from Thy hand, and all is Thine."
Next, David renews and confirms his commitment and devotion to the Lord, " Since I know, O my God, that Thou tries the heart and delights in uprightness, I, in the integrity of my heart, have willingly offered all these things; so now with joy I have seen Thy people, who are present here, make their offerings willingly to Thee." ( 29:17)
Finally, David makes 2 requests. The first request is that the Lord would "preserve this forever in the intentions of the heart of Thy people, and direct their heart to Thee." The second request follows, "and give to my son Solomon a perfect heart to keep Thy commandments, Thy testimonies and Thy statutes, and to do them all and to build the temple, for which I have made provision." (v18-19)
The next day sacrifices are offered and they celebrate with gladness. Solomon is once again anointed ruler and takes the seat on David's throne.
"Then he died in a ripe old age, full of days, riches,and honor; and his son Solomon reigned in his place."
As the Chronicler finishes this history lesson on David, it is fitting that he reveals David's heart for the Lord with this prayer. David's joy was found in seeing his people willing to give their all to the Lord. His charge to Solomon and his prayer for him were for his walk with God, not for any physical successes.
Truth - We tend to pray for the physical needs of people way more than we do for their spiritual needs. We need to learn from David and pray more that people would " direct their heart(s)" to the Lord and that the Lord would grant them "a perfect heart to keep " His Word.
Father in heaven, We bless Your Name. Yours is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, the majesty and the dominion over all heaven and earth. Everything is Yours. We thank You and praise Your glorious name. Lord God, we delight in seeing Your children who are walking in Your truth and light. Father, we pray for those who do not serve You with whole hearts and willing minds. Oh, Lord, may they seek You and find You. Please direct their hearts to You. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
I Chronicles 22-23 David declares that the temple will be built at the place he purchased from Ornan. He prepares hewn stones, timber, gold, silver, iron, and bronze for the future construction which will be led by Solomon. David also prepares the Levites for the service that they will render in the temple. Because they will no longer have to carry the tent and furnishings, the responsibilities will be different from those assigned during the exodus. They will still be in charge of the building itself, but they will focus more on worship and ministry. They had to keep all of the holy things pure. They had to bake and present the showbread. They had to mix, measure, and prepare the offerings. "And they are to stand every morning to thank and to praise the Lord, and likewise at evening." (v30)
Chapters 24-25 Aaron had 4 sons. The first 2 died in the wilderness. Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. Their descendants, at the time of David, were Zadok ( of Eleazar) and Ahimelech ( of Ithamar's line). These two assisted David in the division of the Levites in to groups for service. There were 24 groups of officers and 24 groups of musicians.
Chapter 26 The gatekeepers were divided into groups also. Some were assigned to the east gate, some to the north, south, ( this group also were in charge of the storehouse), and to the west. The east gate had 6 Levites; the north had 4, the south had 4, the storehouse had 2. On the west, 4 stood at the highway and 2 at the Parbar. We are told that these were "mighty men of valor" and "able men with strength for service".
A particular group of Levites were put in charge of the treasury. A descendant of Moses' son Gershom was the officer in charge of this treasury. Another of Moses' line, Shelomoth and his family were in charge of "dedicated gifts".
Another group were put in charge of "outside duties". These acted as judges and officers. Some Hebronites, who were "capable men" were put in charge of the "affairs of Israel west of the Jordan". Another group of Hebronites who were men of "outstanding capability" were put in charge of the Israelites on the east side of the Jordan, "concerning all the affairs of God and of the king." ( v32)
Truth - Although Solomon is known as the wisest man, David was extremely knowledgeable and wise in his own right. God gifted David with many skills. He was a warrior, a musician, a leader, and a builder. His heart was always seeking after God and he was faithful in pursuing ways to honor Him. David showed his love for God as he prepared for the building of the temple and the organization of those who would minister there.
Father, may we be wise in seeking to serve You with all our hearts according to the gifts that You have given us. May I serve You faithfully every day in whatever ministry that You put me in. I give You thanks and praise! Amen.
Chapters 24-25 Aaron had 4 sons. The first 2 died in the wilderness. Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. Their descendants, at the time of David, were Zadok ( of Eleazar) and Ahimelech ( of Ithamar's line). These two assisted David in the division of the Levites in to groups for service. There were 24 groups of officers and 24 groups of musicians.
Chapter 26 The gatekeepers were divided into groups also. Some were assigned to the east gate, some to the north, south, ( this group also were in charge of the storehouse), and to the west. The east gate had 6 Levites; the north had 4, the south had 4, the storehouse had 2. On the west, 4 stood at the highway and 2 at the Parbar. We are told that these were "mighty men of valor" and "able men with strength for service".
A particular group of Levites were put in charge of the treasury. A descendant of Moses' son Gershom was the officer in charge of this treasury. Another of Moses' line, Shelomoth and his family were in charge of "dedicated gifts".
Another group were put in charge of "outside duties". These acted as judges and officers. Some Hebronites, who were "capable men" were put in charge of the "affairs of Israel west of the Jordan". Another group of Hebronites who were men of "outstanding capability" were put in charge of the Israelites on the east side of the Jordan, "concerning all the affairs of God and of the king." ( v32)
Truth - Although Solomon is known as the wisest man, David was extremely knowledgeable and wise in his own right. God gifted David with many skills. He was a warrior, a musician, a leader, and a builder. His heart was always seeking after God and he was faithful in pursuing ways to honor Him. David showed his love for God as he prepared for the building of the temple and the organization of those who would minister there.
Father, may we be wise in seeking to serve You with all our hearts according to the gifts that You have given us. May I serve You faithfully every day in whatever ministry that You put me in. I give You thanks and praise! Amen.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
I Chronicles 18-20 David is a warrior king. He fought continually with the Philistines. He defeated Moab and Hadadezer, king of Zobah. He fought the Arameans and the Ammonites, the Edomites and the Amalekites. Battle after battle, David and his army subdued the enemies of Israel. David also collected a great amount of silver, bronze, and gold from those cities that they overcame.
Chapter 21 David orders Joab to conduct a census of the people of Israel, which Joab reluctantly does. For some reason this was "abhorrent" to Joab and considered a sin to the Lord. The Bible Knowledge Commentary suggests that this was a matter of David putting his trust in the size of his military instead of in the Lord. David repented of his disobedience and the Lord gave him a choice of 3 consequences. David chose to place his fate in the hands of the Lord, " please let me fall in the hand of the Lord, for His mercies are very great. But do not let me fall into the hand of men. "
So the Lord sends a plague on the land and over 70,000 men die. But something happens as the Angel of the Lord stands "between earth and heaven" near Jerusalem. David sees this Angel, and falls on his face in sackcloth, along with the elders. He asks the Lord to spare the people and take just him and his family. David is told to build an altar there on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. David buys the land from Ornan, builds the altar, and offers the sacrifices. The Lord accepts this, sending fire from heaven to burn up the offering on the altar. The plague is stopped there. From that point on this would be the site of worship to the Lord. Here is where the temple would be built.
Truth - God knew that David would sin. He knew what punishment David would choose. He knew that the land that Ornan had was the place where the temple would be built. We are told that this is the same place where Abraham took Isaac to offer as a sacrifice in obedience to God's command.
This is the place that God has chosen for His Name to dwell. In His timing we will see it again.
Father in Heaven, let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. We ask for Your Kingdom to come! May Your Name be exalted over all the earth and may every knee bow before You. In the Name of Jesus Christ we pray, amen.
Chapter 21 David orders Joab to conduct a census of the people of Israel, which Joab reluctantly does. For some reason this was "abhorrent" to Joab and considered a sin to the Lord. The Bible Knowledge Commentary suggests that this was a matter of David putting his trust in the size of his military instead of in the Lord. David repented of his disobedience and the Lord gave him a choice of 3 consequences. David chose to place his fate in the hands of the Lord, " please let me fall in the hand of the Lord, for His mercies are very great. But do not let me fall into the hand of men. "
So the Lord sends a plague on the land and over 70,000 men die. But something happens as the Angel of the Lord stands "between earth and heaven" near Jerusalem. David sees this Angel, and falls on his face in sackcloth, along with the elders. He asks the Lord to spare the people and take just him and his family. David is told to build an altar there on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. David buys the land from Ornan, builds the altar, and offers the sacrifices. The Lord accepts this, sending fire from heaven to burn up the offering on the altar. The plague is stopped there. From that point on this would be the site of worship to the Lord. Here is where the temple would be built.
Truth - God knew that David would sin. He knew what punishment David would choose. He knew that the land that Ornan had was the place where the temple would be built. We are told that this is the same place where Abraham took Isaac to offer as a sacrifice in obedience to God's command.
This is the place that God has chosen for His Name to dwell. In His timing we will see it again.
Father in Heaven, let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. We ask for Your Kingdom to come! May Your Name be exalted over all the earth and may every knee bow before You. In the Name of Jesus Christ we pray, amen.
Monday, December 28, 2015
I Chronicles 17 David's house was finished and he desired to build a proper house for the the ark of the Lord. He takes his idea to Nathan, the prophet. At first Nathan says to " Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you." But, God has a different message for David.
God doesn't need a house. First of all, He is the One Who brought Israel up from Egypt. He is a God Who moves.. " I have gone from tent to tent and from one dwelling place to another.... I have walked with all Israel..I have been with you wherever you have gone. " ( v 5, 6, 8)
Secondly, He is a God Who does the leading and commanding ".. have I spoken a word with any of the judges of Israel, who I commanded to shepherd My people saying 'Why have you not built for Me a house of cedar?'" He "took (David) from the pasture from following the sheep, that you ( David) should be the leader over My people Israel."
It is God's choice to " make a name" for David; to "appoint a place" for Israel and to "plant them, that they may dwell in their own place and be moved no more."
The Lord will "build a house for" David, not the other way around. A kingdom will be established, a house will be built, and a throne will be established forever.
David's prayer is recorded in verses 16-27. " Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house that Thou hast brought me this far?" David is humbled before this great promise that God has revealed to Him. He receives the promise and then he stands upon it. "For Thou, O my God, hast revealed to Thy servant that Thou wilt build for him a house; therefore Thy servant hath found courage to pray before Thee. And now O Lord, Thou art God, and hast promised this good thing to Thy servant."
Truth - God's promises are precious and true. We can stand on them and believe. Faith takes hold of these promises, receives them and stands firm.
Father, You have given us Your Word, that we might believe and stand firm in this world, against all that the enemy throws at us. May we live fully in the light of Your Truth. Increase our knowledge of Your perfect will, with all spiritual wisdom and understanding , that we might walk in a manner worthy of Your calling and might please You in all respects. Thank You for Your infinite grace and mercy upon us. You have blessed us O Lord, now may Your Name be magnified forever and ever. Amen.
God doesn't need a house. First of all, He is the One Who brought Israel up from Egypt. He is a God Who moves.. " I have gone from tent to tent and from one dwelling place to another.... I have walked with all Israel..I have been with you wherever you have gone. " ( v 5, 6, 8)
Secondly, He is a God Who does the leading and commanding ".. have I spoken a word with any of the judges of Israel, who I commanded to shepherd My people saying 'Why have you not built for Me a house of cedar?'" He "took (David) from the pasture from following the sheep, that you ( David) should be the leader over My people Israel."
It is God's choice to " make a name" for David; to "appoint a place" for Israel and to "plant them, that they may dwell in their own place and be moved no more."
The Lord will "build a house for" David, not the other way around. A kingdom will be established, a house will be built, and a throne will be established forever.
David's prayer is recorded in verses 16-27. " Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house that Thou hast brought me this far?" David is humbled before this great promise that God has revealed to Him. He receives the promise and then he stands upon it. "For Thou, O my God, hast revealed to Thy servant that Thou wilt build for him a house; therefore Thy servant hath found courage to pray before Thee. And now O Lord, Thou art God, and hast promised this good thing to Thy servant."
Truth - God's promises are precious and true. We can stand on them and believe. Faith takes hold of these promises, receives them and stands firm.
Father, You have given us Your Word, that we might believe and stand firm in this world, against all that the enemy throws at us. May we live fully in the light of Your Truth. Increase our knowledge of Your perfect will, with all spiritual wisdom and understanding , that we might walk in a manner worthy of Your calling and might please You in all respects. Thank You for Your infinite grace and mercy upon us. You have blessed us O Lord, now may Your Name be magnified forever and ever. Amen.
Thursday, December 24, 2015
I Chronicles 16 David prepared a tent for the Ark. He also prepared men to be gatekeepers, singers, and priests that would offer the sacrifices. Some were given the ministry "before the ark of the Lord, even to celebrate and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel." (v4). Some were chosen "who were designated by name, to give thanks to the Lord, because His lovingkindness is everlasting." V41. Some played instruments - harps, lyres, cymbals, and trumpets.
Verses 8-22 are the same as Psalm 105:1-16.
Verses 23-31 are the same as Psalm 96:1b-10
This psalm of thanksgiving was a model of the psalms that Asaph and his brothers would write and offer before the Lord, " to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required."
This song directs our hearts to actively worship:
Give thanks
Make known..
Sing to Him
Speak of all His wonders.
Glory in His Name
Be glad
Seek Him
Remember His deeds, His covenant;
God's people are called to sing and to proclaim, to tell and to praise; to fear and to ascribe; to bring offerings and to worship; to tremble and to rejoice. We give thanks and we pray for His salvation.
Truth: The Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting; His deeds are wonderful; He is glorious and strong. "The Lord reigns"!
Father in Heaven, Mighty God of all glory and holiness, You are worthy of all our praise and worship. Thank You for being kind to me. Thank You for every blessing that You have made ours.
Amen
Verses 8-22 are the same as Psalm 105:1-16.
Verses 23-31 are the same as Psalm 96:1b-10
This psalm of thanksgiving was a model of the psalms that Asaph and his brothers would write and offer before the Lord, " to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required."
This song directs our hearts to actively worship:
Give thanks
Make known..
Sing to Him
Speak of all His wonders.
Glory in His Name
Be glad
Seek Him
Remember His deeds, His covenant;
God's people are called to sing and to proclaim, to tell and to praise; to fear and to ascribe; to bring offerings and to worship; to tremble and to rejoice. We give thanks and we pray for His salvation.
Truth: The Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting; His deeds are wonderful; He is glorious and strong. "The Lord reigns"!
Father in Heaven, Mighty God of all glory and holiness, You are worthy of all our praise and worship. Thank You for being kind to me. Thank You for every blessing that You have made ours.
Amen
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
I Chronicles 13-14 David, after consulting all the leaders among his men, assembles all of Israel to move the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. But, he does it the wrong way. They put it on a cart. When Uzza reaches out to steady the ark because of the oxen's unsteadiness, he angers the Lord and dies.
David becomes angry.. and afraid of God. He names this place "Perez-uzza" - the breakthrough of Uzza. David leaves the ark aside at the home of Obed-edom for 3 months.
Meanwhile David resumes building the kingdom. When Hiram, the king of Tyre sends gifts to David to build a house.. "David realized that the Lord had established him as king over Israel." David went up to fight against some Philistines who were raiding in the valley of Rephaim. First, inquiring of God, he was given victory. David says, "God has broken through my enemies by my hand, like the breakthrough of many waters." He names in Baal-perazim, the master of breakthroughs.
Chapter 15 - David built his palace and prepared a tent for the ark of the covenant. Then, he followed the Law of Moses, charging the Levites and priests to consecrate themselves properly so that they could carry the Ark the correct way. "Because you did not carry it at the first, the Lord our God made an outburst on us, for we did not seek Him according to the ordinance." (v13)
Breakthrough or breach is the same word translated as outburst. Its meaning is to burst out, open, break forth or make a gap. It can also mean scatter. It is God Who is the One who makes the breach in these events. He made a gap between Israel and His Ark, the place of His Name, because of their disobedience to His Word. But, He also made a breach between the Philistines and Israel as David obeyed the Lord.
Truth - there is a breach or gap between us and the Lord when we disobey His Word. Yet there is also a way that He separates us from the world as He sanctifies us, making a breach between us and our enemy, satan.
Father, forgive us our sins, those things that cause a breach between us and You. Thank You for the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed to cleanse us and make us whiter than snow. How merciful and good You are! Father, sanctify us through and through by Your Holy Spirit. May our spirits , souls, and bodies be preserved complete without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. For, faithful are You who calls us and Who will also bring it to pass. ( I Thess. 5:23-24) Amen.
David becomes angry.. and afraid of God. He names this place "Perez-uzza" - the breakthrough of Uzza. David leaves the ark aside at the home of Obed-edom for 3 months.
Meanwhile David resumes building the kingdom. When Hiram, the king of Tyre sends gifts to David to build a house.. "David realized that the Lord had established him as king over Israel." David went up to fight against some Philistines who were raiding in the valley of Rephaim. First, inquiring of God, he was given victory. David says, "God has broken through my enemies by my hand, like the breakthrough of many waters." He names in Baal-perazim, the master of breakthroughs.
Chapter 15 - David built his palace and prepared a tent for the ark of the covenant. Then, he followed the Law of Moses, charging the Levites and priests to consecrate themselves properly so that they could carry the Ark the correct way. "Because you did not carry it at the first, the Lord our God made an outburst on us, for we did not seek Him according to the ordinance." (v13)
Breakthrough or breach is the same word translated as outburst. Its meaning is to burst out, open, break forth or make a gap. It can also mean scatter. It is God Who is the One who makes the breach in these events. He made a gap between Israel and His Ark, the place of His Name, because of their disobedience to His Word. But, He also made a breach between the Philistines and Israel as David obeyed the Lord.
Truth - there is a breach or gap between us and the Lord when we disobey His Word. Yet there is also a way that He separates us from the world as He sanctifies us, making a breach between us and our enemy, satan.
Father, forgive us our sins, those things that cause a breach between us and You. Thank You for the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed to cleanse us and make us whiter than snow. How merciful and good You are! Father, sanctify us through and through by Your Holy Spirit. May our spirits , souls, and bodies be preserved complete without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. For, faithful are You who calls us and Who will also bring it to pass. ( I Thess. 5:23-24) Amen.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
I Chronicles 11-12 These chapters give us the names of David's mighty men and the backgrounds of his army. All of Israel came together to make David the king. They acknowledged that the Lord had chosen David and they came in agreement. David "made a covenant with them in Hebron before the Lord;"
David's mighty men were each proven warriors. There were 3 that were considered the first rank. Eleazar the son of Dodo was one of those, along with Jashobeam and Shaman. Joab was the commander in chief. All of them were famous for their feats in battle. 12:1 " Now these are the ones who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still restricted because of Saul, the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men who helped him in war."
Here again we learn how God brought different groups together, each with special abilities, to bring David into the position of kingship according to the Word of the Lord.
The relatives of Saul, from the tribe of Benjamin could shoot bows with either hand and sling stones also.
The Gadites were " mighty men of valor, men trained for war, who could handle shield and spear, and whose faces were like the faces of lions, and they were swift as the gazelles on the mountains." There captains are described like this, " he who was the least was equal to a hundred and the greatest to a thousand."
Manasseh's men were "all mighty men of valor". 18,000 "who were designated by name" came to David to make him king. (v31)
From Zebulan, Naphtali, Asher and Dan, came thousands of men who could "draw up in battle formation".
From the 3 tribes on the east of the Jordan, Reubenites, Gadites, and Manasseh, came "120,000 with all kinds of weapons of war for the battle."
"All these, being men of war, who could draw up in battle formation, came to Hebron with a perfect heart, to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest also of Israel were of one mind to make David king." (v38)
V40 "... There was joy indeed in Israel."
The writer of Chronicles is looking back and telling the story of Israel's history. The greatest season in Israel's past, after the Exodus and the time of Joshua when they entered the Promised Land, was the time of David's reign. Finally Israel was where they were supposed to be with a good king and a united kingdom. For the moment, there was joy.
Truth - God directed every part of this era in Israel's history. He brought together some of the most amazing men, putting in their hearts the desire to serve in David's army. Yet the most important thing about David's throne is the One Who came to rule for eternity. Nothing that David did, no victory that was given to him, no land that he conquered stayed the same after he died. Nothing else mattered except the promise that his descendent would come to sit on that throne for eternity. We still await the day when we see Jesus Christ come again to rule on earth and fulfill all of the promises given to David.
Father in heaven, we give You honor and praise, blessing Your holy Name, for You are faithful and true. May Your Kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. O come, O come, Emmanuel! May there be joy indeed in all the earth! We long for You Lord. Thank You for all that You have blessed us with this day. We look to You for every need. Give us our daily bread. Grant us forgiveness. Deliver us from evil. Be glorified in all the earth we pray. Amen.
David's mighty men were each proven warriors. There were 3 that were considered the first rank. Eleazar the son of Dodo was one of those, along with Jashobeam and Shaman. Joab was the commander in chief. All of them were famous for their feats in battle. 12:1 " Now these are the ones who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still restricted because of Saul, the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men who helped him in war."
Here again we learn how God brought different groups together, each with special abilities, to bring David into the position of kingship according to the Word of the Lord.
The relatives of Saul, from the tribe of Benjamin could shoot bows with either hand and sling stones also.
The Gadites were " mighty men of valor, men trained for war, who could handle shield and spear, and whose faces were like the faces of lions, and they were swift as the gazelles on the mountains." There captains are described like this, " he who was the least was equal to a hundred and the greatest to a thousand."
Manasseh's men were "all mighty men of valor". 18,000 "who were designated by name" came to David to make him king. (v31)
From Zebulan, Naphtali, Asher and Dan, came thousands of men who could "draw up in battle formation".
From the 3 tribes on the east of the Jordan, Reubenites, Gadites, and Manasseh, came "120,000 with all kinds of weapons of war for the battle."
"All these, being men of war, who could draw up in battle formation, came to Hebron with a perfect heart, to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest also of Israel were of one mind to make David king." (v38)
V40 "... There was joy indeed in Israel."
The writer of Chronicles is looking back and telling the story of Israel's history. The greatest season in Israel's past, after the Exodus and the time of Joshua when they entered the Promised Land, was the time of David's reign. Finally Israel was where they were supposed to be with a good king and a united kingdom. For the moment, there was joy.
Truth - God directed every part of this era in Israel's history. He brought together some of the most amazing men, putting in their hearts the desire to serve in David's army. Yet the most important thing about David's throne is the One Who came to rule for eternity. Nothing that David did, no victory that was given to him, no land that he conquered stayed the same after he died. Nothing else mattered except the promise that his descendent would come to sit on that throne for eternity. We still await the day when we see Jesus Christ come again to rule on earth and fulfill all of the promises given to David.
Father in heaven, we give You honor and praise, blessing Your holy Name, for You are faithful and true. May Your Kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. O come, O come, Emmanuel! May there be joy indeed in all the earth! We long for You Lord. Thank You for all that You have blessed us with this day. We look to You for every need. Give us our daily bread. Grant us forgiveness. Deliver us from evil. Be glorified in all the earth we pray. Amen.
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