Scripture

Judges 9

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Observation

What plot did Abimelech carry out (1-6)? How did Jotham respond? How did God intervene?

Application

Do I plot and scheme to get my way? Do I give in to others who do? Do I speak out against such things among God’s people, even it may be dangerous? Do I trust God to avenge His people?

Prayer

Pray today’s Scripture back to God:

Dear Father in heaven, Keep me from the sin of Abilemech, who was blinded by greed and power and plotted to have his own brothers killed. Keep me from the sin of his mother’s relatives, who listened to him and carried out his plans. Give me courage like Jotham, who spoke out against unrighteousness even though it was not safe for him to do so. And help me to trust in You to make things right. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Pray to BLESS!

One good way to pray for people is to use the acronym BLESS to pray for God’s blessing on every area of their lives:

• B – BODY (physical health)
• L – Labor (their job or school)
• E – Emotions (emotional health as well as guarding against letting emotions rule)
• S – Social (relationships with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church, etc)
• S – Spiritual (remaining true to God and growing in Him)

SATURDAY

Spend some time praying for the following people and ministries.

• Chris & DeAnn Smith (Sasha, Noah, Gavin, Natalie)
• James Williams
• Danielle Youngblood (Kayla, Kendra)

Ministry:

• Chapel Mission India

CLF:

• That we would be devoted to thanksgiving and praise to our Lord–for what He has done, for what He is doing, for what He will do, and for who He is–in good times and bad.

Community: Pray for Outreach Ministries

• God’s creative provision
• For sound financial management and strategies
• Salvation and spiritual growth for those to whom they minister
• God’s anointing and leading for projects and programs
• Volunteers and workers

SUNDAY

• Jenn Austring
• Sher Brodoski
• Debbie & Amy Brueggemann
• Brook & Erica Butts (Brooklyn, Boston)
• Chris Carlton

Missionary:

• Lito Dictican

CLF:

• That we will be devoted to evangelism and growth; that the Lord will add to our numbers those who are being saved.

Community: Pray for business professionals providing goods and services

• God to be glorified by excellent work
• Ministry to occur in the workplace
• Godly employers and employees
• Salvation for unbelievers
• Sound financial strategies
• Strong, God-honoring relationships

MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:
For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you won’t grow weary and lose heart. – Hebrews 12:3 (HCSB)