Noon Prayer V: O God, make speed to save us. R: O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Psalms Psalm 119: Nun Lucerna pedibus meis 105 Your word is a lantern to my feet * and a light upon my path. 106 I have sworn and am determined  * to keep your righteous judgments. 107 I am deeply troubled; * preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word.  108 Accept, O LORD, the willing tribute of my lips,  * and teach me your judgments. 109 My life is always in my hand, * yet I do not forget your law. 110 The wicked have set a trap for me, * but I have not strayed from your commandments. 111 Your decrees are my inheritance for ever; * truly, they are the joy of my heart. 112 I have applied my heart to fulfill your statutes * for ever and to the end. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is n

HomeDaily DevotionThe Life of a Servant man with suitcase So he went and did according unto the word of the Lord . . . —1 Kings 17:5 As messengers of God, we will often lead lonely lives. “All men forsook me,” said Paul. It is a price we have to pay; there is a loneliness in the Gospel. Yet you will not be alone, because you will be ministered to by the Spirit of God, as Elijah was ministered to at the brook Cherith. A true messenger lives a burdened life. If he is the Lord’s vessel, he carries in his heart a burden for souls none can share but those who know it firsthand. Prayer for the day Just as Your Spirit took care of Elijah, I know I am not alone in Your service, almighty God.

Memorise: Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you. 1st Peter 5:7 Read: Matthew 27:27-32 (King James Version) 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. 29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! 30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head. 31 And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him. 32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. Bible in one year: Genesis 34-35, Isaiah 51:1-16 MESSAGE: In Exodus 1:8-11, a generation of the children of Israel woke up one day and realised they had become slaves in a foreign land.