Monday, April 23, 2012
Psalm 77 (with text - press on more info.)
Psalm 77 (New International Version)
Psalm 77
For the director of music. For Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A psalm.
1 I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me.
2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands and my soul refused to be comforted.
3 I remembered you, O God, and I groaned; I mused, and my spirit grew faint. Selah
4 You kept my eyes from closing; I was too troubled to speak.
5 I thought about the former days, the years of long ago;
6 I remembered my songs in the night. My heart mused and my spirit inquired:
7 "Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again?
8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time?
9 Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion?" Selah
10 Then I thought, "To this I will appeal: the years of the right hand of the Most High."
11 I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
12 I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds.
13 Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God?
14 You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.
15 With your mighty arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
16 The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and writhed; the very depths were convulsed.
17 The clouds poured down water, the skies resounded with thunder; your arrows flashed back and forth.
18 Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.
19 Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen.
20 You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Apr 22: Republic of China, Taiwan
Republic of China, Taiwan
Republic of China, Taiwan
Asia
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Geography
Area: 36,000 sq kmA mountainous island 160 km east of mainland China, together with the Penghu archipelago and the islands of Matsu and Kinmen close to the mainland. One of the world’s most densely populated countries.
Population: 23,561,660 Annual Growth: 0.58%
Capital: Taipei
Urbanites: 81%
Peoples
Peoples: 41 (32% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: language and language of education Mandarin. Hoklo and Hakka are widely spoken Languages: 28 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Chinese| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 1,371,289 | 5.82 | 1.4 |
| Evangelicals | 648,506 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Chinese | 14,311,352 | 60.74 |
Answer to Prayer
Church growth among migrant workers in the last 15 years has been quite remarkable. Among Filipinos, Thais, Indonesians, Vietnamese and others, many are coming to faith in Jesus. This is happening through collaboration between Taiwanese and expat ministries, which is itself praiseworthy for the unity and cooperation demonstrated.For an additional Answer to Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
Challenge for Prayer
A history of alleged deep-seated corruption in the political realm has persisted through much of the Kuomintang’s (Chinese Nationalist Party) rule and has extended to other parties as well. Now, connections to gangsters and “black gold” (corrupt money) have been replaced with high-profile public campaigns against corruption. Pray that such campaigns would be allowed to be fully successful; pray for openness and honesty to characterize the present and future leaders of Taiwan.For an additional 10 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
More Information
The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Republic of China, Taiwan.Psalm 76 (with text - press on more info.)
Psalm 76 (New International Version)
Psalm 76
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. A song.
1 In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel.
2 His tent is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion.
3 There he broke the flashing arrows, the shields and the swords, the weapons of war. Selah
4 You are resplendent with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game.
5 Valiant men lie plundered, they sleep their last sleep; not one of the warriors can lift his hands.
6 At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both horse and chariot lie still.
7 You alone are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry?
8 From heaven you pronounced judgment, and the land feared and was quiet-
9 when you, O God, rose up to judge, to save all the afflicted of the land. Selah
10 Surely your wrath against men brings you praise, and the survivors of your wrath are restrained. [a]
11 Make vows to the LORD your God and fulfill them; let all the neighboring lands bring gifts to the One to be feared.
12 He breaks the spirit of rulers; he is feared by the kings of the earth.
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