05/08/2026
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π Prayer Meeting
Weekly: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 p.m. β 8:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, 5th August 2026
Facilitator: Eld. C. Simon
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π "I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth." β Psalm 34:1 (KJV)
"For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the Lord; and there is none else." β Isaiah 45:18 (KJV)
117 O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord. Psalm 117
π Today's Scripture Reading
Genesis 27:26-33
King James Version
26 And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.
27 And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which theLordhath blessed:
28 Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine:
29 Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.
30 And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.
31 And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son's venison, that thy soul may bless me.
32 And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau.
33 And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed.
πΏ Reflection
In this passage, Isaac unknowingly bestows the covenant blessing upon Jacob. Although the blessing was obtained through deception, God's sovereign purpose was still being fulfilled. When Esau arrived and the truth was revealed, Isaac "trembled very exceedingly," recognizing that what had happened was beyond human planning and that the blessing given could not be revoked.
This account reminds us that God is able to accomplish His purposes even through imperfect people and complicated circumstances. It does not justify deception, but it reveals that God's plans are greater than human mistakes. Isaac's final declaration concerning Jacob, "yea, and he shall be blessed," demonstrates a submission to the will of God.
Just as Isaac's blessing carried lasting significance, God's promises to His children remain sure. The Lord desires to bless us spiritually, guide our steps, and draw us closer to Him. Our confidence is not in human wisdom or strength but in the faithfulness of God who keeps His word.
π Thought for Today
God's purposes cannot be thwarted by human weakness or circumstances. Trust His leading, walk in obedience, and remember that what God has ordained, He is able to bring to completion. When life seems uncertain, rest in the assurance that God's plans for His children are guided by His wisdom, love, and faithfulness.
π Prayer
Heavenly Father,
We praise and thank You for Your mercy, truth, and unfailing love toward us. Thank You for being the Creator of heaven and earth and for faithfully fulfilling Your promises throughout every generation.
Lord, as we reflect on Isaac's blessing to Jacob, help us to trust Your divine plan even when we do not fully understand the path before us. Forgive us for the times we rely on our own understanding rather than waiting upon You. Teach us to walk in honesty, faith, and obedience.
May Your blessing rest upon our families, our church, and all who seek You today. Let Your presence go before us, Your grace sustain us, and Your peace guard our hearts and minds. Fill us with the Holy Spirit so that our lives may bring glory to Your name.
As we enter Your gates with thanksgiving and Your courts with praise, may our hearts continually rejoice in Your goodness. Help us to be faithful witnesses of Your love and truth wherever You lead us.
We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.
Amen. πβ¨
π "O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord." β Psalm 117:1-2 (KJV)
May the Lord richly bless you today and keep you in His perfect peace. ππΏβ¨
π Adult Sabbath School
First and Second Corinthians (3rd Quarter 2026)
Sabbath School Weekly Lesson
Lesson 6 - Through the Red Sea
Exodus
(3rd Quarter 2025)
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