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   The Doctor to All   
   Day 352 of My 5th Bible Study Journey (8   
   18 Dec 25 13:34:26   
   
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   and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?   
   5 And when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing.   
   6 (1Pe 2:25) Then when he comes home, he calls together his friends   
   and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me,   
   for I have found my sheep which was lost.'   
   7 (Lk 5:32) Likewise, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over   
   one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous men who need   
   no repentance.   
      
   [4] What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth   
   not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is   
   lost, until he find it?   
   [5] And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.   
   [6] And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours,   
   saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.   
   [7] I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner   
   that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no   
   repentance.   
      
   Luke 15:4-7   
      
   The church building had been closed for two years following a   
   devastating flood. Now I sat in the basement, looking over a group of   
   eager and excited children as they enjoyed a lesson from the   
   carefully prepared curriculum. But why hadn’t more children   
   attended our Bible Camp?   
   I ventured outside, slowly inhaling the crisp fresh northern air. It was   
   there I noticed my friend and teammate. I listened as he shared his   
   concerns and explained some of the faith struggles experienced by   
   the community. My mind was drawn right back to the children   
   enjoying camp in the church basement. Despite the faith struggles   
   others had experienced, these precious little ones were downstairs   
   learning about the loving and restorative nature of Jesus.   
   It struck me that we serve a God who doesn’t work through numbers   
   in the way we do. He sees things differently. He would leave   
   ninety-nine to go after one who is lost to restore them because he loves   
   them. He always has and always will.   
   In that moment, I realised future leaders were downstairs in that   
   church basement being found by Jesus. Being lifted up on his   
   shoulders and celebrated. Even though the numbers may not have   
   made sense to me, Jesus was in control and taking care of the math.   
      
   Tristan Spilsted   
   Bible Camp Volunteer   
      
   Conclusion:   
      
   Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as love and forgiveness.   
      
   Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, Father, for the abilities You've given me.   
   Please help me use them for Your glory."   
      
   Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord to point out any unforgiveness   
   in your life.   
      
   Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord has belssed you .   
      
   Pray to the Lord and pray to know the upcoming Rapture of the Church.   
      
   Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse and the Yukon to come together,   
   and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.   
      
   Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,   
   and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.   
      
   Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach   
   their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.   
      
   - Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you   
   - Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving   
   Christ among Muslim people -   
   Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."   
   - When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims   
   throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!   
      
   Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical   
   refreshing for the presence of the Lord   
      
   Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from   
   danger and adversity   
      
   Jesus, my King, make me aware of the enemy,   
   aware of your power over him, and especially   
   aware of your power to forgive sins. Amen.   
      
   Pray: How can we adequately praise you, Great Designer,   
   that we were born when we could best serve you? Amen.   
      
   Pray: Lord, we come to adore you because you have come to us. Keep coming,   
   Lord. into our messy lives. Clean us up as only you can do.   
   In Jesus' name. Amen ... and AH-HA!   
      
   Thank you Jesus for loving and pursuing us. Thank you for leaving   
   the realm of heaven to enter our world that you might find us and   
   lead us home. Amen.   
      
   Pray that every believer in India will have access to   
   God's Word so they can be well-grounded in spiritual truth.   
      
   Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.   
   and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.   
      
   Remember eternity starts now -   
   Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.   
   --   
   Member - Liberal International This is doctor@nk.ca Ici doctor@nk.ca   
   Yahweh, King & country!Never Satan President Republic!Beware AntiChrist rising!   
   Look at Psalms 14 and 53 on Atheism ;   
   Merry Christmas 2025 and Happy New Year 2026   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
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