Below is the material for our Prayer Cell #3 for the year 2023.
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Eyes of Worship
By: Ptr. Noolen Mayo
I. INTRODUCTION
Good evening everyone! Napakabilis talaga ng panahon. Tapos na naman ang isang buwan ng 2023 at ngayon ay February na. Hindi na Happy New Year ang batian kundi Happy Love Month na.
Sagot naman kayo ng YES kung nakakapagpatuloy po tayong magbasa ng Salita ng Panginoon at nakakakapanalangin? Buti na lang at may ganitong gawain para magawa natin ang dalawang bagay na ito.
II. PRAISE REPORTS
Ngunit hayaan po natin na sa oras na ito ay bigyan natin ng parangal ang Diyos dahil sa Kanyang kabutihan sa pamamagitan ng ating pagbibigay ng testimonies. Kung nasa facebook man kayo, magsulat lang sa comment section ng inyong personal na pasasalamat dahit sa katapatan Niya sa inyo. Habang ung mga nandito naman sa Zoom ay tatawagin ko at magbabahagi ng kanilang pasasalamat.
III. PAG-AAWITAN
Open the Eyes of My Heart
Paul Baloche
Open the eyes of my heart Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see you
I want to see you (2X)
To see you high and lifted up
Shinin' in the light of Your glory
Pour out your power and love
As we sing holy, holy, holy
(Repeat verse & chorus)
To see you high and lifted up
Shinin' in the light of your glory
Pour out your power and love
As we sing holy, holy, holy
Holy (holy, holy, holy) We cry holy, holy, holy You are holy, holy, holy I want to see you (Repeat)
Holy, holy, holy (open the eyes of my heart)
Holy, holy, holy (yeah! open the eyes of my heart)
Holy, holy, holy (I want to see you)
I want to see you (I want to see you Lord)
You are holy, holy, holy
Open the eyes of my heart (holy, holy, holy)
(You are) Holy, holy, holy
I want to see you
Holy, holy, holy (oh, you are)
Holy, holy, holy (I want to see)
Holy, holy, holy
I want to see you
(Repeat 4X)
IV. PAMBUNGAD NA PANALANGIN
Our Father in heaven, truly we want to see you high and lifted up tonight. With our testimonies, we want to declare of Your goodness. Praise Your Awesome Name! Once again, we want to feel Your Presence even sa ganitong flatforms (facebook or Zoom). We will give heed and be encountered with Your Word that we are going to hear with our speaker. And may our prayers be aligned with Your Will and Righteousness – that You will answer all these desires. Again, thank You for this time & blessed be the name of Jesus, amen!
V. MESSAGE
a. INTRODUCTION
Alam po ba natin na may series na rin tayo every wednesday during OPC or Faith Night? Last month, di man masyado na-emphasize ay tungkol sa ‘Praying God’s Word’ kaya ang mga naging topics natin ay ‘Take God at His Word’; ‘Thy Word is a Lamp; and ’God’s Word vs The Devil’s Lies’.
Ang series naman natin ngayon month of Febraury ay ‘Battling Through Worship’. Hindi lang po tayo magpapalalim ng pananampalataya kundi ma-encourage din tayo na mag- worship any moment of the day (hindi lang tuwing Sunday). While we strengthen our faith, we also enjoy & make our worship to God; our lifestyle and even in the midst of battles.
So, let us start with our topic for this time, ‘Eyes of Worship (Our Eyes are Upon You!) - through the life of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20. Ang ating pagsamba ay sisimulan natin sa pamamagitan ng ating mga mata. Pwede ba yun?
b. BACKGROUND
May we read His Word for us today...
‘... For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us.
We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.’
2 Chronicles 20: 12
We will be talking about the whole chapter of 2 Chronicles 20 kaya hayaan lang po nating nakabukas ang ating mga Bibles para nababasa din natin ito lalo na kapag may mga verses na nababanggit. At bigyan ko lang kayo ng maikling background ng chapter na ito para mas maintindihan natin ang mga nangyayari dito sa chapter na ito.
Ang panahon na ito ay nahati na ang bansang Israel pagkatapos ng paghahari ni King Solomon dulot ng pag-aaway ng mga anak nito. Ang Northern Kingdom na tinatawag na Israel consist (all tribes except Judah & Benjamin) at ang Southern Kingdom na tinawag na Judah kung saan naman nagsama ang Judah at Benjamin.
Nabigla ang Southern Kingdom o Judah sa balitang narinig nila na ang Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites ay paparating na at makikipag-giyera sila sa kanila. Si King Jehoshaphat kung saan siya naman ang hari ng Judah sa panahon na yan ay nagulat. Kaya’t nabanggit niya ang verse na binasa natin.
Inaamin niya na wala silang kapangyarihan na harapin ang mga lumulusob sa kanila at hindi nila alam ang gagawin nila ngunit sinabi din niya na nakatuon ang kanilang mga mata sa Diyos. Ito ang kanyang pagsamba / worship sa Panginoon.
Sa ating mga buhay ay may mga biglaan din tayong problemang dumarating na masasabi nating walag tayong lakas o kapangyarihan na harapin ito o wala tayong magawa; biglaang nagsara ang kumpanya ninyo at nawalan ka ng trabaho; ung head of the family ninyo ay biglang inatake sa puso; nasunog o na-bankrupt ang iyong negosyo. Kaya pa rin ba natin sabihin ‘our eyes are upon You!’
This is King Jehoshaphat based on...
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the ways of his father David before him. He did not consult the Baals 4 but sought the God of his father and followed his commands rather than the practices of Israel. 5 The Lord established the kingdom under his control; and all Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so that he had great wealth and honor. 6 His heart was devoted to the ways of the Lord; furthermore, he removed the high places and the Asherah poles from Judah.
2 Chronicles 17: - 6
So, I can simply say King Jehoshaphat is worshipful; his lifestyle is worshipping the Lord always therefore in every situation na darating sa buhay niya kasama ang kanyang mga nasasakupan, masasabi nilang, ‘our eyes are on You!
'Worship’ means – in every moment of our lives, we revere; honor and adore God, not simply because of what He does for us but for who He is.
When our lifestyle is worshipping the Lord at all times, ang mga nakikita ng ating mga mata ay mga magagandang bagay o paano kumikilos ang kapangyarihan ng Diyos sa atin. Ang mga ilan dito ay makikita natin sa kwento ng chapter 20.
c. EYES OF WORSHIP (OUR EYES ARE UPON YOU!)
i. WE SEE HIS PROTECTION
‘Some people came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom ...’
2 Chronicles 20 2
Dito sa verse na ito ay kitang-kita na natin kung paano ang ‘protection’ o pag-iingat ng Diyos ay na kay King Jehoshaphat at bansang Judah. They were warned; they were alamed! Sinasabi ng Diyos sa kanila na mag-ingat kayo; maghanda na kayo! Hindi sila nabigla bagkos nagkaroon sila ng babala para makapaghanda.
Kung hindi tayo ‘worshipful’ sa Diyos, paano tayo mabibigyan ng babala para mapaghandaan ang mga pwedeng dumating sa ating mga problema o giyera sa buhay. When we do not commune with God thru His Words, paano natin malalaman na may babala Siya para sa atin?
Worshipping is again, reading / meditating HIs Word day and night; every moment of our lives. HIndi ito one time, kundi palagian. Kasama na sa buhay natin. Makikita natin ang pag-iingat ng Diyos sa pagbabasa ng Salita Niya.
Huwag kang mandaya; huwag kang magsinungaling; magsipag ka; ibigin mo ang iyong kapitbahay pati ang iyong mga in-laws... ilan lang iyan para maiwasan mo ang kapahamakan. Again, we see His protection.
ii. WE SEE HIS ASSURANCE
‘ … Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.’
2 Chronicles 20: 15
Dito sa verse na ito ay kitang-kita na ang assurance o katiyakan ng Diyos sa mga taga-Judah at maging kay King Jehoshaphat. Hindi sa iyo ang laban na ito, Akin ito! Ibig sabihin, sa pag-amin ng hari na hindi nila kaya ang giyerang ito at wala silang magagawa, binigyan sila ng katiyakan na hindi mo kailangan lumaban dito dahil Akin ito, laban Ko to – saad ng Diyos!
Being worshipful builds us to be strong! Hindi lang mapaghandaan ang mga laban kundi hindi tayo binibigyan ng takot sa mga sitwayon na haharapin natin. Hindi lang natin kasama ang Diyos; Siya ang lalaban para sa atin!
Ano bang mga katiyakan sa atin ng Diyos? Na hindi ka Niya iiwanan o kakalimutan; ang pag-ibig Niya ay di magmamaliw; may buhay na walang hanggan sa Kanya. Tulad ng preaching noong Sunday, He will provide for our needs. He assures us of these things.
iii. WE SEE HIS VICTORY
As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.
2 Chronicles 20: 22
Ang mga tatlong bansa na nagsanib pwersa upang giyerahin ang Judah ay sila-sila din ang naglaban-laban; nagkaroon ng kalituhan sa isa’t-isa at sila na din ang naubusan o nagpatayan. Samantala ang Judah naman ay nag-aawitan habang nakikita ang katagumpayan na bininigay sa kanila ng Diyos.
An ambush is a military strategy to surprise an enemy unware. This is one of the ways to defeat an enemy. So, while God set an ambush for the three countries, they just celebrate with singing and praising unto the Lord. For the enemy has been defeated.
When we sing unto the Lord; when we praise the name of the Lord – it means we are celebrating victories upon victories. Another way to show our worship unto God. Resting our feet on Him, putting confidence in HIs power, trusting His ways, we can just say our victory shouts!
Many examples in the bible while singing ang shouting praises unto God makes them celebrate. Jericho walls fell while they are shouting; Paul’s prison cell door breaks open while praising the Lord; King Jehoshaphat and Judah were singing while watching their enemy’s fight with each other.
iv. WE SEE HIS BLESSINGS
‘... and they found among them a great amount of equipment and clothing and also articles of value—more than they could take away. There was so much plunder that it took three days to collect it.’
2 Chronicles 20: 25
For three days, they were gathering blessings from their enemies. Kinukuha nila ung mga armas ng kalaban; breastplate, helmet, shoes at mga panangga; pati mga damit pinaghahakot din nila. And probably, may mga dala rin silang mga golds or coins, o kahit anong klase ng mahahalaga ayon sa passage.
Kapag nasa attitude of worship po tayo, mas nakikita natin ang napakaraming pagpapala ng Diyos sa atin... Mas natatabunan ng pagpapala kaysa ang mga problema na dumarating sa buhay natin. We see how abundant His blessings, every bit & pieces ng pagpapala Niya ay nakikita natin, nahahanap natin.
Mga malalaking pagpapala tulad ng mga kasagutan sa ating mga pangangailangan; magkaroon ng bahay, makapag-abroad, mapag-aral ng maayos ang mga anak hanggang sa mga maliliit na pagpapala tulad ng mayroon kang mabuting kaibigan, nakakakain ka ng maayos, may nag-aalaga sa iyo. Kitang-kita mo ang mga ito!
Many examples in the bible while singing ang shouting praises unto God makes them celebrate. Jericho walls fell while they are shouting; Paul’s prison cell door breaks open while praising the Lord; King Jehoshaphat and Judah were singing while watching their enemy’s fight with each other.
d. CONCLUSION
‘And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.’
2 Chronicles 20: 30
Kapag ang mga mata natin ay nakatuon sa pagbigay ng worship sa Diyos, mayroon tayong kapayapaan; mayroon tayong kapahingahan. Dumarating din sa season ng buhay natin na walang problema o ano mang hamon ng buhay at may kapahingahan sa lahat ng kapaguran mo sa buhay. Let us continue to fix our eyes on Jesus; continue to have the eyes of worship!
VI. PANALANGIN
i. Pray for our every battle in life (poverty; sickness; depression; etc)
ii. Pray for protection (ofw JCLAM members; students sa pagpasok; JCLAM families – from satan schemes; etc)
iii. Pray for assurance (plans in the future; child para sa mga wala pang anak; trabaho o negosyo para sa mga naghahanap; etc.)
iv. Pray for victory (personal situations; satan’s lies in our lives; passing of exams; etc)
v. Pray for blessings (daily provisions of need; promotions sa mga trabaho; good health for the family; etc)
vi. Pray for JCLAM (services every wednesday & sunday; 2023 plans ang programs; wisdom for pastors and leaders)
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
i. Communion Sunday
ii. Faith Night on Feb 8, 2023 (wednesday) @ 6:30pm
iii. Mass Wedding on Apr 1, 2023 (saturday); look for the pastors for requirements
VIII. PANGWAKAS NA PANALANGIN
Our Father in heaven, we can just look upon You for what will be in store for us. We worship Your Holy name; Your awesome goodness; & Your love for each one of us. Thank You for our answered prayers, favor them for Your glory and we are grateful for the Words we just heard. All glory belongs in the name of Jesus, amen!
IX. PICTURE TAKING, OFFERING and FOOD
Take pictures and post sa FB page ng JCLAM for attendance sake and most especially to encourage others to join us pray for the country, church & family.
Offering:
Pwede ninyo itong ipasa sa Gcash ng church (Rosemarie A – 09276882006) at indicate lng na FPC ito o kaya naman dalhin sa simbahan mula Lunes hanggang biyernes alas 8:00 ng umaga hanggang 4:00 ng hapon. Hanapin si kuya Martin Valenzuela.
Kung nais magbigay ng LOVE GIFT SA MGA PASTOR:
Kay Carolino - BDO - 006970134627 / GCASH - 09189919049
Noolen Jebb Mayo - BDO - 006240020299 / GCASH - 09998840554
Gloria Oyco - BDO - 006970168262 / GCASH - 09394378622