Daily Scripture
Author: newlifenarrabri
Reflection on Isaiah 19
Scripture
The Lord will make himself known to the Egyptians. Yes, they will know the Lord and will give their sacrifices and offerings to him.
Observation
The Lord is advancing against Egypt, riding on a swift cloud. The Lord will send a hard and cruel master to rule over the Egyptians. The water of the Nile will dry up, and the whole nation will be in despair.
A spirit of foolishness will come over the leaders and officials, and Egypt will be left weak.
The cities of Egypt will come under the influence of the Lord. They will even begin to speak Hebrew and they will offer sacrifices.
The Lord will make Himself known to the Egyptians. He will strike them and then He will heal them. Assyria, Egypt and Israel will be allies, and the Lord will bless them.
Application
The prophet is looking at God’s blessing of Egypt in his own context. Several Egyptian cities did in fact become centres where Jewish people lived in large numbers.
Much later, after the death and resurrection of Jesus, the gospel was preached in Egypt, and many people were saved. Much of North Africa was influenced by christianity. In a very real way, The Lord made himself known to Egypt.
Although the country is Muslim dominated these days, there is a big Christian population. The Lord continues to bless the people of Egypt.
Prayer
Thank you Lord for your eternal purposes. Your promises never fail because you never fail. Amen.
Today’s Bible Verse
Today’s Bike Ride
Another perfect morning for riding. This morning took me to the end of Haire Drive. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter
Quote for the Day
Someone observed that the potential of a man is measured by the goals he pursues. Few people realise even a small fraction of their potential. Dave Earley
Today’s Bible Verse
Today’s Bike Ride
The weather the last few days has been ideal for riding. It was lovely riding to Jacks Creek and Gun Club Roads. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter
Quote for the Day
The first habit of the highly effective small group leader: Dream of leading a healthy, growing, multiplying group. Dave Earley
Daily Scripture
The ABC At It Again
This is why changing the date of Australia Day will make no difference. The woke activists of the Aboriginal Grievance Industry will still carry on with their petty whining.
From The Daily Mail:
ABC is slammed for making New Year’s Eve 9pm show all about ‘Invasion Day’ with ‘woke’ Aboriginal rappers – as disappointed parents ask: ‘Where’s the Bluey fireworks for kids?’
By Sarah Liversidge For Daily Mail Australia and Jordan Mccarthy For Nca Newswire
The ABC has been blasted for making its family friendly 9pm coverage of the iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations about ‘Invasion Day’.
The extravaganza is typically known as the ‘fireworks for children’, with younger audiences going to bed before the midnight display.
This year, after the characters from the popular cartoon Bluey were projected onto the pillars of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the 9pm show kicked off with a racially-charged monologue followed by a rap performance of a song called ‘Our People’ by Indigenous rap group ‘3 Percent’.
The song slams Australians for voting ‘no’ to the Voice to Parliament, calls them ‘sick’ and says the country is going ‘backwards’.
Confused parents took to social media complaining the lead in to the Calling Country fireworks display was not appropriate for children.
‘Why is everything so woke…just play some pop music and show the fireworks,’ one person wrote on X.
Read the full article here
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