January 17
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PSALM 105
36 He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their strength.
39 He spread a cloud for a covering, and fire to give light by night.
40 They asked, and he brought quail, and gave them bread from heaven in abundance.
41 He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed through the desert like a river.
42 For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham, his servant.
43 So he brought his people out with joy, his chosen ones with singing.
44 And he gave them the lands of the nations,
and they took possession of the fruit of the peoples’ toil,
45 that they might keep his statutes and observe his laws. Praise the LORD!
– Psalm 105:36-45
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PSALM 105 ASK THE LORD AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Remember how the Lord delivered his people in Moses’ time?
He raised the Red Sea for them to cross it towards the Promised Land
Then he put back the water when they were all safe to cross to kill the Egyptians
He covered them with clouds by day and had fire to give them light in the evening.
They were given manna from heaven daily; they didn’t starve and it was sufficient
When they asked for meat, the Lord had quail falling down from heaven in plenty
When they were thirsty in the desert, the Lord split a rock and water flowed
Whatever they asked, they were given because the Lord gives in abundance.
Therefore, do not fail to run to the gracious throne of God to ask
But make sure that your request doesn’t go against his laws
Your Father in heaven is loving and compassionate to his people
Ask in faith and never doubt so you can receive what you asked for.
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think many people expect more than they actually ask?
• What do you think is behind the lack of childlike dependence on God that is the key factor in praying?
• Share some answered prayer that you asked God for and you were given it?