THE MOST HIGH LORD'S MINISTRY

DAY – 33 JEHOVAH PELET. The Deliverer. You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. (Ps 32:7) David was a man after God's own heart. He looked for someone like David all over the world and eventually found him. Because of his faithfulness, God anointed David as King of his people, Israel. The presence of God followed David wherever he went. God shielded him from all his foes and placed the kingdom in David's hands. In the psalms, David declares and praises God for delivering him in all of his trials and tribulations. So, today we will learn about the God Jehovah Pelet, who is a powerful deliverer. There may have been several situations in which we were unable to obtain assistance. Some circumstances consume us to the point where there is no other option but to surrender. It eventually destroys our peace of mind and comfort, and we end up messing up. Rejections can sometimes cost us our lives in hopeless and disparate moments of loneliness. And when our hearts yearn for someone to lift us out of the depths of despair, there is a God who can do so flawlessly. Daniel was a God-fearing servant who lived in the courts of Babylon and worked in the royal administration. He was known to be God's favorite. In a foreign land, he lived righteously and reverently. Furthermore, he was so devoted to the King's court that the King elevated Daniel above all other Babylonian administrators. This infuriated and enraged the rest of the group. Being faithful can annoy unfaithful souls at times. I know a family in which the head of the family was a devoted employee of the government. His coworkers resented him for being faithful while he was at work. They wanted him to commit a heinous act against the government and demanded a bribe in exchange. Many times, the man I knew turned down their offer. Even after being persuaded, he refused to defraud the government. As a result, they plotted against him and murdered him in a remote location. Being truthful can sometimes cost our lives. Even during Daniel's lifetime, his coworkers tried to find fault with him, but he was blameless in all matters except spiritual. So, they quickly deceived the king into passing a law requiring everyone in Babylon to worship only the king for the next 30 days, and anyone who refuses will be thrown into the lion's den. Daniel, despite his knowledge of the law, continued to pray to his God, Jehovah. As a result, he was cast into the Den of the Hungry Lions. This saddened the king because the king was rooting for Daniel but couldn't do anything because of the law. He couldn't eat or sleep the entire night. He awaited the morning with eager anticipation, and when it finally arrived, he ran to the den and summoned Daniel. "Daniel, the servant of God, the God you worshipped, did he save you?" he asked. In response to the king's question, Daniel stated that an angel of the Lord sent by his God shut the mouths of the lions and delivered him from them. The king was surprised and overjoyed, and he directed his servants to rescue Daniel. In exchange, he ordered that those who conspired against him be thrown into the den with the family. When they were thrown, the lions attacked and killed them before they could reach the ground. Consider such a perilous situation and put yourself in Daniel's shoes. Do you continue to obey God in the face of such a law? The king declared that there is no God in heaven who can deliver his servant like the God of Daniel. Lord Jesus came to earth to deliver us from the grip of darkness. He broke the bonds that bound us and brought us from eternal fire to eternal life. We are no longer Satan's slaves, but God's children, because of his blood. If you find yourself in a similar situation, call on Jesus, and he will come to your aid. All of your tears will be washed away, and you will rejoice in his salvation. May the Lord Jehovah Pelet be with you and abundantly bless you. Amen!!

DAY – 32 GOD OUR COMFORTER " Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. " (Matt 5:4) Greetings to all who are encouraged by God's word and read it regularly. I hope that God has spoken to each of us through these passages constantly, teaching and strengthening us on a variety of issues. I am certain that you, dear children of Our God Jesus Christ, have been admiring Him and His nature through these words on a daily. Through these messages, God has graciously taught and revealed to us from an Almighty God to our dearest friend. Today we will see Our God Jesus in another dimension; He is the God who is the source of all comfort. We are all aware that life is not always easy. And there is nothing permanent in this world. We are surrounded by happiness and tears, success and failure, profits and losses, births and deaths from dawn to dusk. Our Heavenly Father is with us in all of this, sustaining and stabilizing our hearts and minds as we move forward. (Isaiah 63:9) says, "In all their distress, He was also distressed." This is one of the most cherished verses that has kept me going through my most difficult times. Can you ever imagine that the Sovereign Lord, in all His glory and splendor, who sits on His throne and rules majestically, bringing justice to the people of the earth, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, is afflicted in all their (His Children's) affliction? That is the supremacy of the God we serve. He is not a high priest who is unable to understand our frailties. (Hebrew 4:15) He is the God who can feel even the most private emotions that we try to hide or are unable to express to others. When Jesus Christ was on the earth, Matthew recorded His very first sermon, which is known as the Beatitudes. As His disciples approached Him on the mountain, He said, "Blessed are the mourners, for they will be comforted." These priceless promises were given to those who followed Him, not to everyone. For different people, the effects of mourning and bereavement are different. Mourning can be viewed as a stage in the process of adjusting to the loss. The death or loss of a close friend or family member. When the person we have dearly loved, for whom we have been dearest, leaves the world, our world is shattered, and all our hopes are dashed. The Bible says in (Ecc 12:7), "And the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it." Everyone who has ever been born will die at some point in their lives. This is for you if you have lost loved ones. God wishes to fill the void left by the loss of our favorite people by sending His love and comfort to those who are in mourning. Many people in the Bible were in anguish, weeping, and mourning for their loved ones, and God comforted them all. There came Joseph's brothers to their father Jacob, with the bloodstained multi-colored jacket of Joseph convincing their father that Joseph died. Jacob mourned for Joseph for a long time, and to show his sorrow, he tore his clothes and wore a sackcloth. Jacob's children all came to console him, but he refused to be consoled. "No," he said, "I'm going to my son's grave to mourn." As a result, Jacob continued to weep. (Gen 37) Joseph, who lost his mother when he was a child, was always spoiled by his father. His father adored him more than his other brothers combined. When Jacob learned that Joseph had died, the agony of bereavement pierced every pore of his being. Nobody was able to console Jacob. God's eyes saw Jacob right amid his devastation. God saw Jacob's despair, vulnerability, and anguish. God, on the other hand, blessed and built Joseph's life into a great blessing. A day came in Jacob's life when he learned that his beloved son Joseph was still alive. Yes, Jacob's spirit was revived when he learned Joseph was alive. As the ruler of Egypt, Jacob met his son Joseph. God bestowed boundless joy on Jacob, who was able to see not only Joseph but also his sons before death. That is God's love and faithfulness to us. When Lazarus died, Jesus wept alongside Martha and Mary. He suffered with them in their anguish, He wept with them in their anguish, and He comforted and restored their lives by raising Lazarus from the dead. "He will not break a bruised reed, nor will he extinguish a smoldering wick." (Exodus 42:3) Don't give up hope, We will meet our loved ones in the air on the day of Jesus Christ's return. " For the Lord, himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel, and with the sound of God's trumpet, and the dead in Christ will rise first." After that, we who are still alive and remain will be caught up in the clouds with them to meet the Lord in the air. As a result, we will spend eternity with the Lord." (1 Thessalonians 4:16,17) "He will wipe every tear from their eyes" in Christ's Kingdom. Because the old order of things has passed away, there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain." (Revelation 21:4) Until then, we must run the race with endurance on this earth until we arrive at our eternal home. In Jesus Christ, may God comfort your hearts, heal your wounds, and bring you peace and joy. Amen!!

DAY – 31 ELOHEI MIKKAROV A GOD NEARBY. “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away? Jer (23:23) Elohei Mikkarov is a reminder that God is close by. Our God is omnipotent. His presence pervades the entire universe. He can be in n different places at the same time. The Lord's eyes are all around the earth, watching both the righteous and the evil. Nobody can hide from him or deceive him. He is in heaven, on the throne, ruling, and in the place of someone who calls on him at the same time. His omnipresence is incomprehensible. He follows you wherever you go, and he is always by your side, no matter where you are. In short, with the God Elohei Mikkarov by your side, you are never alone. There was a time in Israel when the mighty and powerful prophet of God Elijah confronted King Ahab for rejecting God and his law. He allowed the foreign god Baal and his worshippers into the Israelites' holy land and encouraged God's people to worship Baal under the guidance of his wife, Queen Jezebel. This infuriated Elijah, the true worshipper of Yahweh God, who challenged the Baal priests to demonstrate their god's power by bringing down fire from heaven. Elijah's challenge was accepted by the 450 prophets of Baal, who gathered on Mount Carmel. When Elijah saw them, he told the priests to bring two bulls and to cut the first one up and place it on the wood without setting fire to it. He dismembered the next bull and placed it in a different wood without fire. "The god who responds by setting fire to his wood is the true God," he declared. The children of Israel were all gathered, watching with bated breath to see what would happen next. Because they were so numerous, Elijah suggested that they first pray to their god. So, they prayed to Baal for an answer from morning to noon. They also danced around the altar, but no sound or response came from them. As such Elijah approached them, mocking the fact that Baal would have been thinking, busy, traveling, or even sleeping to pray to him louder and get a response. As they worshipped, the prophets prayed louder, cutting themselves with swords and spears until their blood flowed. But there was no response from Baal, and no voice could be heard. Now Elijah boldly summoned them to stand guard. He took 12 stones, one for each of Israel's tribes. He also requested that water be poured on the meat and wood, and he prayed to God of Israel to demonstrate his power. When he prayed, the Lord's fire descended and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the ground near the altar. It dried up everything in its path. When everyone saw this, they all fell to the ground and cried out, "The LORD is God!" "The LORD alone is God!" As previously stated, God is present everywhere and knows everything. He hears every prayer that is offered to him, no matter where it is. Many people go on pilgrimages to seek God, traveling long distances to learn more about him. But God says, "We are the temple of God, and God loves to dwell within us." As a result, he not only hears our prayers but also understands our anxious thoughts, fears, pain, and sorrow. He understands emotions that are beyond the scope of words. Let’s discuss two instants from Jesus’ life. As Jesus approached the town of Capernaum, a centurion approached him, requesting help. He was aware of the Lord Jesus and his ability to heal people of various illnesses, and he begged Jesus to heal his servant, who was paralyzed and suffering greatly at home. Jesus was taken aback by the request because he was the one who sought Jesus' help and support for his servant. So, Jesus told him right away that he would go to the centurion's house and heal the servant. "Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof," the centurion replied. But all I have to do is say the word, and my servant will be healed. The man's faith astounded Jesus even more, and he said, "Go, and your servant will be healed." The man left Jesus, and when he returned home, his servant ran toward him, completely healed. And when the centurion inquired about the time he was healed, it was precisely the moment when Jesus said, "Your servant is healed." When Jesus was traveling through the Gentile territory, a woman approached him and begged him to heal her little daughter, who was troubled in her mind. The woman in this gospel story was from a region north of Galilee, near Tyre and Sidon. These cities had a reputation for being ungodly. Gentiles were living there. Gentiles were often referred to as "dogs" by Jews. Mark calls her a 'Greek,' which is short for 'pagan.' While he was there, a woman approached him, pleading with him to heal her demon-possessed daughter. Jesus completely ignored her. When she continued to cry after him, his disciples suggested that he do something about it because she was causing a commotion and they knew he needed some peace. He replied that he was only sent to find the house of Israel's lost sheep. She belonged to the Gentile race. He was unwilling to assist. But the mother persisted in her request for Jesus' support. So Jesus responded to her by saying, "It is not meet to take the children's food and give it to the dogs," and that he must first help his people. But the mother quickly corrected herself, saying, "True, Lord, but even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs." Impressed and pleased with her faith and perseverance, Jesus granted her wish: 'Be it done for you as you wish.' And the child was cured of her terrible ailment. In both cases, Jesus did not meet the sick person, and he may not have known the person's color, race, height, and weight. He simply knew they were in danger and healed them with his words even though they were kilometers away from him. God, on the other hand, can hear you from anywhere. "God, you're there even if I put my bed in hell," David says. Esther's prayer was heard in a foreign land, while Daniel's prayer saved him from the lion because God heard his prayers inside the den. He is the God who lives nearby. And if you seek him wholeheartedly, he will respond and assist you. May Elohei Mikkarov, the Lord of the Universe, be with you and bless you. Amen!

DAY – 30 JEHOVAH GHMOLAH It is the LORD’s time for vengeance. (Jer 51:6) It is my responsibility to avenge; I will repay. (Deuteronomy 32:35) Our God is compassionate. He is concerned about and loves everything he has created. His tolerance for humanity is unfathomable. Even though they have failed him numerous times, God still forgives and accepts us when we come to him. He not only associates with the righteous but also assists the unrighteous in following in his footsteps. He is a God who shines his light on everyone, whether they are good or bad. However, God's wrath flares up on occasion. He loses his cool from time to time, which is the start of the disaster. He is the God of consuming fire and ferocious eyes. Nevertheless, we frequently hear the preaching of only one side of the coin. Let us dig deeper into God's other side, (i.e.) Jehovah Ghmolah. After being deceived by Satan, the Man began to rebel against God, and from that point forward, every thought he had was wicked and cruel. Mankind gradually learned to work for a living by agriculture and livestock after leaving the Eden Garden. The sons of God or fallen angels visited Earth and discovered that the daughters of men are beautiful and attractive. As a result, they had sexual relations with them and bore children from them. These children were Nephilim who were giants. The angels taught humans how to make weapons, fight in battle, and engage in other cult practices. This broke God's heart, and he was disappointed in himself for creating Man. As a result, God made the monumental decision to wipe out the earth with rain. He decided to exterminate all living things on Earth, including men, women, children, and animals. Before doing so, he sought out a righteous man named Noah among the unrighteous and assigned him the task of constructing an arc to save him and his family from disaster. After Noah finished the arc, God brought a pair of all the animals and Noah's family into the arc and closed the door. The earth and everything on it was destroyed by 40 days of nonstop rain. God warned the Israelites that if they did not follow the law, he would destroy them and become their enemy. And if they obey him, he will become their adversary's adversary. God fought both for and against the Israelites when they disobeyed him numerous times. Nonetheless, he took them under his protection and shelter with his everlasting grace. During the reign of the evil King Ahab and his wife Jezebel in Israel, there lived a man named Naboth. The Kind demanded the land of Naboth, who owned a vineyard near the palace. However, the owner, Naboth, refused to sell it to the king because it was an ancestral property passed down through generations to him. The law of Moses, which God gave to the Israelites, also prohibits selling or giving a portion of the land to another tribe or family. The king, on the other hand, persuaded Naboth by offering the best land in a nearby location. Despite this, Naboth disagreed with the king and followed the law. The dejected king went back to his home and refused to eat. The queen questioned him because of his perplexing behavior, and she found out everything that had happened. So, she assured the king that the land would be given to him at any cost. She paid two scoundrels to bring a false charge of blasphemy and treason against Naboth, and he was sentenced to death and stoned by the city elders. With Naboth out of the way, Ahab seizes control of the vineyard. God dispatched Elijah to Naboth's vineyard to deliver a stern message to King Ahab. The Lord planned to punish Ahab for his role in Naboth's murder. Elijah warned Ahab that Jezebel would be assassinated as well. Elijah's prophecy was taken seriously by Ahab. He ripped his clothes and changed into black clothes. This was a mourning gesture as if someone had died. Ahab stopped eating and began behaving in a very humble manner. God sent Elijah another message concerning Ahab. God had already decreed punishment for Ahab, Jezebel, and their sons. However, because Ahab finally bowed down to the Lord and acted in humility, God delayed punishing Ahab's sons until after Ahab died. All that God had said came true in the end. When the Lord decided it was time for Ahab to die in battle, he did so (1 Kings 22:20, 37). Jezebel died exactly as Elijah had predicted (1 Kings 21:23, 2 Kings 9:33-37). Eventually, all of Ahab's descendants were slaughtered (2 Kings 10:11). God is a God of moral superiority. He ensures that everyone is treated fairly. Though he commands us to love one another, he sometimes allows us to witness the fall of the wicked to demonstrate that he is with us. Because the Bible says, "if God is for us, no one can be against us," the oppressors we face will eventually face God's wrath. God will be merciful to you, and you will indeed receive your reward.

DAY – 29 THE POTTER " Yet, O Lord, You Are Our Father. We Are the Clay, You Are the Potter, We Are All the Work of Your Hand. " (Is 64:8) Our Almighty God is a potter, and we are all the works of His hands, the Masterpiece. The man was created from the dust of the ground by the same God who created the vast heavens and the mighty earth. He physically formed Adam from earthen clay and breathed life into him. Paul refers to our bodies as "jars of clay" in 2 Corinthians 4:7. We are clays in the hands of God, who has the authority to shape us inwardly into a vessel fit for His use, molded as an image of Jesus Christ. In (2Tim 2:21), God desires to shape us into a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful to the Master, ready for every good work. God desires to first transform our inward lives so that we can receive outward blessings. He molds our inner man in preparation for His work. Ultimately, any pot must be useful to the potter who created it. Similarly, God's carving brings out the best in us, making us useful for His works/His kingdom. According to the Bible, anyone who believes in Christ is a new creation, and the old has passed away. As a result, a new being is created in Christ to carry on His legacy on earth. The new person should be more like Christ than himself/herself. Any man's or woman's "self" is dead and buried with Christ, and the new being is resurrected with Him. The "self" goals, "self" desires, "self" satisfactions, "self" thoughts, "self" actions and "self" decisions are replaced by "Christ's" goals, "Christ's" desires, "Christ's" thoughts about us, "Christ's" plans for us, more of His involvement in our lives, and more of our reliance on Him. God sculpts our innermost being by imprinting Christ's characteristics on us through the fruits of the spirit. But why are the fruits of the Spirit necessary for a Christian's spiritual life? The fruit of the Spirit is an encounter with God that leads to an ongoing experience that opens us up to the fullness of who God is for us and becomes the lifestyle that He enjoys the most. God is offering us His unchanging self in order for us to become unchanging in our way of life. Let us look at people's lives (along with the fruits of the Spirit) where God intervened and molded them into masterpieces when they surrendered. 1. Love (Agape) I have loved you in the same way that the Father has loved me. (See John 15:9) Jesus loved each of us as much as the Heavenly Father does. He was dispatched as a manifestation of Father's Love. He loved everyone as if they were His own. We remain in Him when we love others. When we surrender, He replaces our stone heart with a brand-new heart filled with His love (Ez 36:26). As a result, we will be able to love others as we love ourselves, just as Jesus did. 2. Joy (chara) It is a happy feeling based on our circumstances. Unfortunately, the world's contentment cannot last because it is based on transient, physical circumstances. However, the Lord's joy is established in our spiritual, eternal circumstances. "Rejoice, in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice," Paul wrote to the Philippians. (Gal 4:4) Paul wrote this while incarcerated as a prisoner with his hands tied. Regardless of the situations, we face when we surrender to Him to mold, God fills our lives with His joy. 3. Peace ( eirine) In the midst of the chaos, David discovered God's peace. "In peace, I lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety," he says. (Psalm 4:8) When David's life was threatened by Saul, he sang this song as he ran to save himself from Saul's army, which was looking for David to kill him. When David turned to God, however, the God who was with him provided him with peace and safety. When we "agree with God and be at peace, goodwill come to you," (Job 22:21) 4. Patience (makrothumia) Job possessed a level of patience that no words could describe. Job waited for his sores to heal with patience. Job's entire world imploded. He had lost his family, his property, and his health. One member of the family survived. His wife nagged him to curse God and die. Job had no idea. He had no idea Satan had challenged his integrity in heaven's court. Job's response to his sufferings is a testament to his patient faith in the Lord: "Though He slays me, yet will I trust Him." God rewarded Job for his patience by rewarding him twice. When we surrender to Him, the Holy Spirit assists us in experiencing God's peace. 5. Kindness (chréstotés) God even desires that we be kind to our enemies, which is one of the most difficult things to do. But, in the end, if we strive to live a good life, spreading joy and thoughtfulness wherever we go, we will be rewarded. After all, Joseph's brothers planned to kill him, sold him to a foreign land, Joseph lost his youth with his father and remained a slave until God lifted Joseph, He remained kind and did not harm them even though he had all the authority to do so. 6. Goodness (agathosune) When we strive to be "good" solely for our own benefit, we are not truly good. Jesus Christ's life is the perfect example of goodness, as He died on the cross for humanity's sins in order to give us the gift of eternal life. His ministry and sacrifice demonstrate God's goodness to mankind. After all, the word "gospel" literally means "good news." He was made sin when He had no knowledge of sin solely because of us. Doing good without expecting anything in return is proof that we are being shaped by God. 7. Trustworthiness (pistis) He was faithful to the one who chose him, just as Moses was in all of God's house. (Hebrews 3:2) Moses was God's obedient servant. He did the job that God assigned to him, and he did it well. This is what distinguished him: he was devoted. Are we on the path to discovering God's plan for our lives? Are we following His instructions? Moses was declared to be God's faithful servant by God Himself. When we surrender, God will make us faithful as well. 8. Gentleness(prautes) The Pharisees wanted to stone the woman caught in adultery, but Jesus intervened, saying, "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." Jesus was responding to the woman with gentleness, demonstrating to everyone present that they, too, were sinners. He wasn't harsh or mean, but he led with gentleness and compassion, setting an example for the Pharisees and for us. Are our words and actions gentle or hurtful to others? Yield to God, and He will imbue us with His nature. 9. Self-control (egkrateia) After the exodus, Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem to rebuild its walls. While he and his colleagues were constructing the wall, armies from the surrounding area arrived and began attacking them! Nehemiah exercised restraint and did not retaliate. Instead, he stationed some of his men to serve as guards while the rest worked. Nehemiah was confident that God would protect them. He acted calmly and with restraint. If we allow our desires to guide our decisions, our lives (and bodies) can quickly spiral out of control. Self-control is a discipline that God develops in us as we choose to die to our flesh and live in Him on a daily basis. Defend yourself against idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, and carousing. Submit to God, and He will assist us in overcoming. When we surrender completely, God will perfectly mold every inch of our thoughts, characters, and self-desires and can transform our lives into Christ-like life. He carves us until we are His. God bless you and change you. Amen!!

DAY – 28 JEHOVAH NISSI Moses built an altar there and named it Yahweh-Nissi (which means “the LORD is my banner”). Ex 17:15 ` In Hebrew, Jehovah Nissi means "The Lord is my banner." The Bible only mentions this name once. The Septuagint (the earliest Greek translation of the Old Testament) traced the word, nissi, back to a Hebrew root meaning "refuge," and translated it as "the Lord Is My Refuge." The Vulgate (an early Latin translation of the Old Testament) identified nissi with a Hebrew word that means "to lift," and translated Jehovah Nissi as "The Lord Is My Exaltation." On their way to Canaan, the Israelites wandered through the desert. God was leading them across shores, mountains, and even plains through Moses' leadership. He quenched their thirst and fed them hunger. They pitched their tents in the land where God showed them and moved them to continue their journey as he guided them. God moved with them in the form of a pillar of cloud during the day, providing shade in the heat, and a pillar of fire during the night, providing light. On a fine day in the land of Rephidim, they were resting when a group of Amalekites charged them from behind and slaughtered the people on the backside. They also stole the valuables of the Israelites. The Israelites were unable to withstand the Amalekites' sudden attack and lost their brothers to them. As a result, the entire Israelite population wept and lamented their losses. Moses, who was stunned by the Amalekite attack, summoned Joshua to fight alongside them. He also told Joshua that he would be up on the hill with the Lord's staff in his hand, raising it towards the sky, indicating that God would fight the Amalekites on their behalf. Moses had to rely solely on God to fight their battles because the Israelites had not been adequately trained in battle skills. They had spent 430 years in slavery in Egypt and were unaware of the battlefield, so when the Amalekites attacked, they were unable to defend themselves. As Moses had instructed, Joshua took a few men who were strong enough to fight and marched toward the group of Amalekites. The war was unusual in that when Moses' hands were lifted high, Joshua and the Israelites prevailed, whereas when Moses' hands were lowered, the Amalekites claimed victory. When Hur and Aaron saw the struggle, they took a stone and placed it beneath Moses, forcing him to sit. They held his hands up, one on one side and one on the other. Until the sunset, Moses' heavy hands remained steady. In this manner, Joshua defeated the Amalekites and killed their king with his sword. The Lord is a God who is mighty in battle. Every battle he has faced has resulted in victory. According to the Bible, "Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation." As a result, as long as we live, we must all face the battles on Earth. The people of God fought many kingdoms and their kings in the New Testament, but Paul confesses in the New Testament that we wrestle not with flesh and blood, but with spiritual authorities, the ruler of the earth, and the power of darkness. These are the spiritual Amalekites we are up against. Joshua was able to defeat Amalek simply because he possessed a powerful sword. According to the Bible, the sword of the Spirit (i.e., the word of God) can defeat the devil's schemes and provide us with victory. Do not be concerned when you face a battle because God is already ahead of you, destroying your adversaries. Put on God's full armor (Ephesians 6:10-18) to withstand the enemy, and you will triumph. May the Lord Jehovah Nissi be with you at all times and grant you victory.

DAY – 27 THE SON OF GOD what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, ‘I am God’s Son? John 10:36 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). Our God is triune, consisting of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The father God dwells in the marvelous light, and mortals are unable to see or be in his presence. Instead, he sent his son, Lord Jesus Christ, to reveal himself to humanity. The father and Lord Jesus are now one. (John 10:30) He told the crowd that whoever has seen me has already seen my father and that no one can go to my father except through me. Prophet Isaiah prophesied centuries ago that a son of God would be given to humanity, and that the government would be placed on his shoulders. God's son will be given authority over the entire universe. Many prophets prophesied about the son of God throughout history, heightening people's expectations and longings. The first 30 years of Lord Jesus Christ's life were devoted to his parents and family after he was born. He supported his family by working as a carpenter in his father's shop. He was growing in his understanding and knowledge of God as he studied the scriptures. When he reached the age of 30, he realized the meaning of his life and the call to preach the gospel and about God's kingdom. To fulfill Moses' law, he went to John the baptized and was baptized in the Jordan by him before preaching the good news of salvation. A strange encounter occurred after he returned from the water. The people who were watching him saw the holy spirit ascend on him in the form of a dove and heard a thunderous voice from the sky declare, "This is my son, in whom I am well pleased." The father makes a powerful declaration and validates Lord Jesus. Many people would enter God's mission without a call from God, err, and return. However, God honors those who are called as his chosen vessel in front of all. Jesus is the visible God's image, the firstborn of all creations. (Colossians 1:15) After preaching the gospel, Jesus became tired and asked his disciples to take him across the next seashore. He fell asleep in the backside because he was exhausted. And as the boat was traveling, there was a sudden thunderstorm that hit the boat, and despite attempting to escape, all efforts were futile. When the disciples realized they couldn't escape, they cried out to God to help them. Jesus, who was awakened by the noise, recognized their danger and immediately rebuked the waves, and ordered them to be quiet. The fierce and threatening wind stopped and remained silent when he said those words. Everyone was perplexed as to how he was given authority over nature and it obeyed him, and they all confessed to each other that he is, in fact, God's son. Though many saw Jesus' power to heal people, bring them salvation and peace, and forgive their sins, some did not believe Jesus was God's son. Out of jealousy, they mocked him and found flaws in him. They tried to kill him several times because they despised his teachings. The world's ruler, Satan, blinded their minds so that they could not see the son of God. Even though Jesus walked and lived among them, they abhorred being referred to as God's son. Even in today's world, people are aware that Jesus is a God of love, that he never rebukes anyone who comes to him, that he is a compassionate God and son of God, but they refuse to follow him because they are unable to comprehend his teachings. But look at Nathaniel. While he was sitting under the fig tree, Philip summoned him to meet Jesus, the man about whom Moses and the other prophets had written. Nathaniel, on the other hand, refused to accompany Philip and concluded that nothing good could come from Nazareth. So Jesus went to him and acknowledged his presence under the fig tree, which surprised Nathanial, who testified that Jesus is the son of God. The name Jesus is given to us for us to be saved from the lake of fire or hell. Whoever confesses and believes that Jesus is the son of God will be saved. He is God's begotten Son. And when we believe in him, we are redeemed. May the Lord Jesus bless you and give you the wisdom to understand his love and believe in him. amen.

DAY – 26 FATHER OF HEAVENLY LIGHTS " Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. " (James 1:17) Dear Children of God, let me begin today's topic with the most popular and frequently repeated saying, (i. e. "God is good, all the time, and God still is good." He is our loving heavenly Father. He is the God who created the universe and all the celestial bodies we see today. He made all living things, including humans, in His image and likeness and found them to be good. However, when man sinned, it is reasonable to expect God to rearrange His plans and appoint a new regent to govern His creation, but God did not do so. He was considerate. He was gracious and compassionate enough to send a Savior to redeem mankind. God's nature remains constant throughout time and into eternity. He never rejects a failed man, but rather seeks to transform him into a victorious conqueror. Even though we are unjust and unworthy to be in His marvelous presence, He willfully transforms everyone into a new creation with a new heart and imputes His righteousness to us. Every such gift, whether of nature, providence, or grace, and especially the spiritual gifts given along with Christ, or spiritual blessings in Him, is the "best" gift; better than those that only relate to the present life: and is "perfect," such as the gifts of righteousness, remission of sins, adoption, regeneration, and eternal life. Examine the life of the Lord Jesus. As the Lord Jesus Christ hung on the cross, enduring greater agony, one of the criminals who hung there insulted Him, pleading with Him to save Himself. However, the other criminal chastised him. "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom," he added with the utmost respect and trust. These are astounding words by any standard. He saw the Lord Jesus's face, which was filled with determination to save mankind, and thus by saving men at the expense of His own life, pierced his cruel heart and surrendered himself to Christ, admitting that he lived a sinful life. We might recall that the Lord Jesus Christ told the disciples, "Ask, and you will receive." "Behold, you will be with me in paradise," the Savior said in response to the prayer. Alas! What an unending joy it would be to be with Him forever. The Father's heart is such that he rejects no one who comes to him. Will He not allow us to shine in His glory as of the creator of all heavenly lights, Who gives his light to make the sun and stars shine? When we sincerely ask Him for anything, He is faithful enough to provide for us and make us happy and content. We certainly don't lack good things in our lives. So why wait? Continue to ask; God has heard you, and all of your blessings are on their way to you. Amen!!

DAY – 25 JEHOVAH MEKODDISHKEM I am the LORD who sanctifies you. Lev 20:8 Sanctification, also known as sanctification in its verb form, literally means "to set apart for special use or purpose," that is, to make holy or sacred (compare Latin: Sanctus). The concept of sanctification is prevalent in religions, particularly Judaism and Christianity. The Almighty is a holy God who dwells in complete holiness. In his name, there is no blame or unjustness. He is a God full of marvelous light, and he is devoid of darkness. As a holy God, he desired that his people be holy so that he could dwell among them. Although he owns the skies and has glorious heaven and throne for himself, he always seeks to dwell among people out of love and care. Humans are his masterpiece of creation, and he adored them with everlasting love. Adam, the first human, experienced God's presence daily. God would visit him and spend time talking and teaching him about various topics. He would also express his emotions and share everything with God. Adam was unaware of God's omnipotence and was conversing with God as he would with any other human. That was a representation of his intimacy with God. But the moment he sinned; he was unable to enter God's presence. Because of his guilt and disobedience, he was barred from seeing God with his own eyes. There was a schism between mortals and the immortal God. In the Old Testament, God desired to bring mankind back into his presence. As a result, he instructed them on how to prepare themselves so that God could once again dwell among them. That's when he told Moses to get his people ready so he could come down and talk to them. Moses instructed the people to prepare themselves by washing their clothes, and by doing so, the Israelites demonstrated their understanding that God was Holy and that meeting with Him required holiness. He also advised people to avoid sexual activities. Not that sexual activity within the bond of marriage was in any way unclean, but as they prepared to meet God, as they prepared themselves spiritually, they were to abstain from any personal indulgence that would take their heart and mind away from God. A standard was established to meet holiness requirements such as not touching human or animal corpses, not being around people with leprosy, women whose periods were unclean, not being in the house with defiling molds, and so on. The Levites who were called to the priesthood were cleansed several times before performing priestly duties in God's temple. The altar for sacrifice, the vessels used, the animals brought, and the areas inside the temple were all required to be cleansed following Moses' instructions. All of this was supposed to occur during the purification process. Cleansing of body and Spirit. Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. 2Cor 7:1 God once summoned Abraham to establish a covenant between God and himself. so that God will remember this covenant through Abraham's descendants as a sign of the covenant, he asked Abraham to circumcise himself and all the men in his household. So, Abraham and his men circumcised themselves and obeyed God. It is a physical circumcision. Now, the Bible says that our body is God's temple, and God dwells in it. As a result, if we destroy the temple of God by harming our bodies, God will indeed harm us. (1 Corinthians 3:16,17) What are the ways one can harm oneself? Bible says you shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord. (Lev 19:28) I'm sure this worries some people who already have tattoos, but God says it's an abomination. Tattoos have grown in popularity, and many people, regardless of age, have tattooed symbols on their bodies. This could represent their personality, their beliefs, their interests, and so on, but God is against it. The background on this is that Canaanites would mark their bodies using methods like branding, slashing, cutting, and otherwise mutilating their skin to especially honor their gods or mourn for their deaths. We serve a holy God, the God of Israel. The body he has given us is to be cared for, and we are accountable for it. When he is supposed to live in it, it must be holy. The Bible forbids us from worshipping our God in the manner in which pagans worship their gods. As a result, tattooing the image of Christ or the cross may be considered an offense in his eyes. do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So, glorify God in your body. (1Cor 6:19-20) Adultery, fornication, and the use of drugs and alcohol are also prohibited. It may appear fun and give pleasure and happiness to the rest of the world, but it is considered a sin by God. We are commanded not to quench or mourn God's spirit. When David was sentenced for adultery with Bathsheba, he begged God not to take his spirit as a punishment for his sins. Joseph protected himself from the sin of adultery, whereas Daniel protected himself by abstaining from the royal but defiling foods. Noah stood apart from the rest of the world, protecting himself and his family, and thus was saved even when the rest of the world was destroyed. Though the above-mentioned practices are common among people, and the world may try to persuade us with many equations and answers, when God says it's wrong, it's wrong. I am the LORD who sanctifies you. Lev 20:8 Only God can cleanse us of all unrighteousness. Previously, God purified the people by sacrificing, sprinkling blood, washing with animal blood, and so on. It was because there could be no forgiveness without bloodshed, and without forgiveness, people were considered guilty and unclean, which prevented God from appearing to them. However, even after massive sacrifices, people's continued rebellion against God could no longer bring them salvation. To redeem them, Lord Jesus was given as an atonement. Have you ever wondered why a God would come to earth in the form of a man? And if he comes, he could use his power, but this God came in the form of a human to die for the people he loved. Only Jesus' bloodshed had the power to draw people, no matter how rebellious they were, into obedience and understanding of God. When he was Saul, Apostle Paul was a church persecutor. He caused problems for those who accepted Christ. He was also responsible for the death of an innocent person. Steven. However, a chance encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus changed his life and inspired him to become a gospel preacher. Jesus' blood can cleanse us of our sins and change and renew our hearts to follow him. Mekoddiskem, Lord, will purify and cleanse us of all our impurities and guide us in the path of righteousness.

DAY – 24 TZUR ISRAEL. THE ROCK OF ISRAEL. “The Lord is my rock.” Ps 18:2 The rock of Israel is referred to as Tzur Israel. The word rock simply means "God." It represents toughness, strength, steadiness, and reliability. These metaphors were used in a variety of ways by the prophets to convey an impression of God's unwavering character as well as the need for spiritual solidarity in the foundation and structure of our own lives. The rock is Jesus. His teachings are solid foundations upon which one can build a stable life. It may be over 2000 years old, but it still provides answers to those who seek them. It leads man in the direction he was meant to go, it brings light into the darkness, and it makes one unshakeable. Even today, we will be discussing the characteristics of the Rock of Israel. My God is my Rock, in whom I take refuge. (2Sam 22:2) David's life is a life of thorns. He is the youngest of his siblings and the son of a man named Jesse. He was a shepherd boy who looked after his father's sheep, while his older brother served in the King's army. David led a normal life, watching the sheep graze and safely returning them to his father's house. He was conscientious about his work. God's eyes, which travel the world in search of any heart that is righteous to him, caught sight of this young boy. God loved him because he found him to be a man after his own heart. He had bigger and more important plans for David's future. When King Saul disobeyed God and failed him, God immediately remembered the shepherd boy David and sent the prophet Samuel to anoint him as the next king. This is one of God's grand plans. When Samuel went to Jesse's house at that time, he taught himself that God would choose one of the warrior brothers to be king, but God chose young David and left everyone speechless. We must remember that God does not see us in the same way that we do. He is the God who sees far beyond what is inside a man. After being anointed as King of Israel, David faced numerous challenges in his life. After defeating the giant Goliath, he joined the king's army. However, Saul's jealousy threatened David's life. Saul wanted to kill David to keep the kingdom for his son and despised David because of his popularity among Israelites. For many years, he pursued David with an army in a variety of locations. He also assassinated everyone who tried to protect David from his grasp. In the midst of all of this, God repeatedly saved David's life. He was a rock of protection for David, and he found refuge in God. Even after becoming King, God protected David from his son Absalom, who rebelled against the king for the throne. God is a fortress of refuge. We may be afraid of some people, situations, calamities, ongoing pandemics, and so on, but remember that God, the rock of Israel, will protect you from all snares. A thousand may fall by your side, and tens of thousands may fall by your right side, but you will not be harmed. There is no Rock like our God. 1Sam 2:2 The rock, the God of Israel, is capable of anything. Nothing is more complicated for him to do. Under heaven, he alone does great and mighty things. Many other so-called gods were annihilated in the face of his might. And the people who trusted in other gods could see how the true God of Israel let them down. He is the holy God. He is not an idol or merely a religious belief. After being barren for several years, Hannah went to the presence of God and prayed, and he answered her prayers. He is the God to whom mortals bring their prayers because he hears and responds. Our God is not like other gods, nor is he like any other rock. He is the all-powerful God who sees and understands his people's suffering; he is the God who can bring solutions and turn situations to his people's advantage. If you call his name, he will respond. And if you pray, he listens, as well as if you want to hear his voice, he can. That is why he stands out and is uneasy among the other gods. JESUS CHRIST IS THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE. During the construction of the buildings, workers place a stone at the corner of each edifice to guide them. When the cornerstone was laid, it became the foundation for determining every measurement in the subsequent construction; everything was aligned to it. A cornerstone is the largest, most meticulously constructed stone in the edifice. The Lord Christ is referred to in the Bible as the cornerstone upon which our lives and foundations must be built. Just as a massive structure rises with the guidance of the cornerstone, we rise above in God’s instruction through Jesus. The book of Isaiah contains numerous references to the coming Messiah. The Messiah is referred to as "the cornerstone" in several places, including this prophecy: "So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: 'See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed." (Is 28:17) When Jesus was on earth, he used a parable to teach his disciples the importance of a solid foundation of faith. He said that anyone who hears his preaching and puts it into practice is like a wise man who builds his house on a solid rock; the rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, but it did not fall because it was built on solid rock. On the other hand, anyone who only listens to his teachings but never applies them in real life is regarded as a fool who builds his house on mud. The rain fell, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, causing it to collapse with a loud bang. The rain, the rising of streams, and the mighty winds all allude to the world's troubles and temptations. According to the Bible, faith without works is dead. As a result, we must not only hear God's word but also apply it to our lives to triumph. As previously stated, Our God is the rock of safety, and the Israelites drank the spiritual drink from the streams of this rock. When Moses struck the rock to provide water for the thirsty Israelites, they all drank from it and were satisfied. He is the rock that was broken and wounded as a result of our sin. Nothing can shake us when he is in our lives. No temptation or adversity can bring us down. When there was a problem, God's people immediately went to his refuge and were saved and provided for. And, just like them, when we go to him, he will meet our needs. May Tzur Israel be your eternal God, who will protect and bless you abundantly.

DAY – 23 JEHOVAH JIREH THE LORD WILL PROVIDE So, Abraham called the name of that place, “The Lord will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided" (Gen 22: 14) JEHOVA JIREH is one of our God's most popular names. After Isaac was born, Abraham, a friend of the Most High God, was summoned by the Almighty and given a set of instructions. "Take Isaac, your only son, whom you love, and sacrifice him on the mountain I show you," God said (Gen 22:2). In Hebrew, the word "sacrifice" means "whole or burnt offering." God instructed Abraham to go to an undisclosed location to sacrifice his son, only for God to intervene at the last moment. There, Abraham came across a ram caught in some thorny bushes, sacrificed it, and named the location "The Lord Will Provide." Abraham didn't just recognize that God provides the goods; he also stated, "You see all the needs in my life and make provision for them." Abraham had a profound personal experience. He acknowledged that our God sees, that He is with us, and that He provides for us. It is His promise as well as His character. "And my God shall supply all your needs according to His richest Glory," the scripture says (Phil 4:19). He feeds the ravens whenever they ask, and says we are more valuable than ravens for God to feed us in the same way. Surprisingly, God meets both needs and desires in human life. Let's look at what 'need' and 'want' really mean. 1. 'God meets our needs.' The Lord sent Elijah, the Prophet, to a region called Zarephath because famine had struck the area where he lived and the brook had dried up due to a lack of rain in the land. He was directed to a widow in the area who could meet his (Elijah's) needs. So he went to the location that God had indicated. When he arrived at the town gate, he noticed a widow gathering sticks. "Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I can have a drink and a piece of bread to eat?" he asked. The destitute widow, on the other hand, agreed to use the last piece of bread and oil she had saved for her son and herself to eat and die, after Elijah said, "The jar of flour will not be used up, and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the Lord sends rain on the land" (1Kings 17:14). The widow's obedience demonstrated her faith. And God kept His word: "She and he and her household ate for many days." The jar of flour was not depleted, nor was the jug of oil depleted, according to the LORD's word, which he spoke through Elijah." As promised, the widow's food supply was supernaturally extended. Thus, the Lord miraculously met the widow's need, who was about to die of starvation. 2. 'God provides for our wants.' Elkanah was an Ephraimite who had two wives, one named Hannah and the other Peninnah. Hannah had no children, whereas Peninnah did. Hannah's rival continued to provoke her to irritate her because the Lord had closed her womb. As time passed, Hannah happened to visit the Lord's house in Shiloh to worship and sacrifice to the Lord Almighty. Hannah prayed to the Lord in her deep anguish, weeping bitterly, and made a vow, saying, "Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant's misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a SON, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life."Take a look at Hannah's prayer; she didn't just want a child; she begged God for a boy child. And the Lord answered her specific prayer by blessing her with the boy baby 'Samuel' (1Sam 1:20). Dear God's Children, we have a God who loves us as much as our earthly father loves us. He invites us to be His children. He claims "Will any of you who are evil give a child a snake when he asks for fish and a stone when he asks for bread? If not, how much more will I, your Heavenly Father, provide for you? ". He is sufficient to meet both our needs and desires. All things will be given to us if we seek His Kingdom and righteousness first, as the Father knows before we ask. All we have to do is walk blamelessly before Him, and He will not withhold anything good from us (Ps 84:11). God's love for us began even before we were born. His love for us is encapsulated in His desire for our best interests. God's provision includes His ongoing relationship with all of His creation, which is completely reliant on Him (Ps 104:21). We frequently take for granted the rain that falls, the sun that rises every morning, the cool winds that blow, and the tides that clean our shores and energize the life in our vast oceans. But, in His provision for us, our loving God keeps an eye on all of these things. Take heart; He will grant all of your wishes. Amen!!

DAY – 22 MARANATHA OUR LORD COME! "MARANATHA" is a Word that means "Our Lord has come." The word is used only once in the Bible by Apostle Paul. Paul's writings were always focused on what and how to be, as well as what and how not to be. He never used lakhs of words or beat around the bush, to tell the truth. He writes to the people of Corinth as part of a correspondence with the believers to address serious issues in the church and to instruct them on how to carry their faith in the gospel mission. He insisted on the believers abstaining from worldly practices and remaining pure through the word of God that he taught. He stressed the significance of demonstrating Jesus in people's lives through love. He was always emphasizing the fact that earthly sufferings were only temporary. He was certain that it was only through the narrow path that we would be able to reach eternal life. Lord Jesus also taught his disciples that anyone who wishes to follow him must bear his cross and follow him. When the Lord gave Moses his commandments, there were so many laws that people began to break them, believing that they stifled freedom. However, God created man to live freely according to his desires. He gave them authority to rule over everything that was created. But man rejected that freedom, disobeyed God, and chose the bonds of slavery. It was always the other way out. So, to discipline him, to make him do, speak, and act justly, God gave him certain rules to follow. But man's ingenuity began to find loopholes. For example, God commanded that a man not abandon his parents in their old age, but rather take care of them and meet their needs with love and care. Instead of caring for their parents, they made a korban offering, which nullified the command to honor father and mother. Lord Jesus condemned those preachers in Mark 7 as hypocrites who appear to be righteous on the outside but are unrighteous on the inside. Man failed to follow the laws that were given to discipline him, which enraged God.' Mankind lived in wickedness, rivalries, hatred, corruptions, abominations, adultery, murder, and so on. They also defiled themselves by participating in cult practices. People who were zealous for God, on the other hand, were persecuted, murdered, and neglected by the world. God's servants and prophets were martyred regularly. Prophets such as Elijah, who was considered a man of sufferings, fled for his life from Queen Jezebel. Despite living a blameless life, Daniel was thrown into the Lion's Den as a result of the intention to kill him. Zechariah was assassinated in the holy temple, right in front of the altar. The king of Judah cut Isaiah in half and killed him. People put their lives in danger to live the way God commanded. We would have also gone through the agony, shame, and sufferings of accepting Christ. The world appears to rejoice and be satisfied with worldly pleasures, while we are tormented, harassed, and abused simply for the sake of Jesus. And on several occasions, we would have considered giving up and returning to how the rest of the world lives. But, My Dear Friends, I assure you today that your pain will not be in vain. It will be highly rewarding. All your labors for the sake of Christ have already been recognized by him, and he will uplift your lives as his glory descends on you. God will not abandon you in the face of a world that mocks you. Lord Jesus came to earth to fulfill the laws that a man could not, taking the form of a man with no godly advantages and leaving us a footprint to follow. He went through agony and pain from birth to death and resurrection. Men despised him and mistreated him. The world mocked him and even referred to him as Satan's leader. Nonetheless, the father was always with him, sustaining him to overcome the world. And, by his grace, we are also called to triumph, just as Jesus did. When the Corinthians' faith was eroding, Paul encouraged them that their hardship is insignificant in comparison to the joy that awaits them on the day of Jesus. He encouraged them even more by writing to them that the Savior, God Jesus, would return a second time to take all of his children to eternal glory. Our Lord will come to us to take us to be with him for all eternity. As the archangel blows the trumpet, he will appear in the clouds with a swarm of angelic troops. And that is the call for us, and as we hear it, the spirit of God transforms us into spirits, and we will be with our Lord. The earth and everything on it is temporal. We will be in a place where there is no pain, death, or tears, only joy. When you hear wars, famines, pandemics, earthquakes, the moon turning to blood, and the meteorites falling, Jesus says it's a sign that the Lord Jesus is on his way to take you to be with him. We are witnessing everything that God forewarned us about. He will indeed come to judge the world, and the rewards for men's deeds will accompany God. We must be ready at all times, just like the virgins who waited for the bride's entrance. And this time, God's son will not appear as a lamb or redeemer. He will come as a judge and the lion of Judah to judge all mankind. Many people predicted the end times in the same way that the prophets predicted the Messiah. Today, I pray that God will prepare your hearts for his coming and sustain you to overcome the world's tribulations. God, Maratha, we're waiting for you to take us home. Please assist my other family members and friends in accepting and receiving the knowledge of Christ. Forgive my sins and cleanse me. Wash it away and purify me. By your grace, guide me into eternity. Amen!