Manasseh, "in his distress sought the ... Lord ... and when he prayed ... the Lord was moved ... and listened to his plea." (2 Chronicles 33:12-16). Manasseh promoted witchcraft, practised human sacrifice and even put a hugh idol in the temple of God. Yet, in a Babylonian prison, he turned to God. God, whose compassions do not fail, reached him, restored him and gave him another chance. He will do for you too! Nehemiah says "You are a forgiving God, gracious and slow to anger and abounding in love" (Nehemiah 9:17). You hear that? God is ready when you are - all you have to do is COME before Him and humble yourself!
Day 183 - What Pleases Jesus Matters Read: Psalm 141; Proverbs 6:12-15; Revelation 2; 2 Samuel 7-8 “Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols.” Revelation 2:20 NKJV http://bible.us/114/rev.2.20.nkjv I have the privilege to complete two modules of MBA course in Oxford University recently. What impressed me most is the history of this great prestigious University. John and Charles Wesley's prayer meetings held there laid the foundations of the Methodist Church today. The way of teaching is based on the Disputations which was started 600 years ago in the Divinity School where 2 Professors would present their cases to determine who would be more persuasive. Hence, every student In Oxford is expected weekly to prepare 2500 words of essay whereby the lecturer will debate with the students and challenge his...
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