On the first day of the seventh month hold a sacred assembly and do no regular work. It is a day for you to sound the trumpets (Numbers 29:1).

The Lord appointed many spiritual holidays for Israel to observe. The Feast of Trumpets was one of three great holidays to be celebrated in the seventh month of their calendar. The Lord created these spiritual holidays to provide His people with opportunities to refresh their bodies and minds and to renew their commitment to Him. The holidays required the people to stop work, cease their regular routines, and gather in a “sacred assembly” to celebrate and offer burnt offerings that were “a pleasing aroma” to God.

We offer a pleasing aroma to God when we gather to celebrate the Lord and what He has done for us, and to offer ourselves in commitment to Him. In the fast-paced society in which we live, taking time to be quiet and to rest can be hard. But, like the ancient Israelites, we need to incorporate rest into our worship.

Challenge for Today: Take time today to rest your mind, body, and soul in the presence of the Lord as a mini-holiday.

Quicklook: Numbers 29:1–6

Join Church of all Nations Pastor Fred Louis as he shares from the book of Exodus with a message entitled, “Gods Glory Over Mans Comfort”. Pastor Fred brings a quick glimpse into the life of every believer who is going through a valley experience sharing how God will allow discomfort into our lives for a greater purpose to be revealed.

The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out (Leviticus 6:13).

To the Israelites, the altar was the center of worship. It was where they brought their offerings of thanks to God and sacrifices to atone for their sins. When you consider the multitude of people who came daily to the altar, it is not difficult to see that it was no small task to keep the fire burning. It required an enormous amount of fuel to make a roaring blaze to consume the sacrifices completely as God commanded.

While we, as believers, are no longer required to bring our offerings of praise and thanksgiving to be burned on an altar, it is still important for us to keep the fire of the Holy Spirit burning continually in our hearts. It can be a momentous task that requires us to be diligent in our study of God’s Word and devoted to the Lord in prayer, but it is as necessary to us as the fire on the altar was to the Israelites. What are you doing to keep the fire of God alive in your life?

Prayer for Today: Lord, help me be diligent to keep the fire of the Holy Spirit burning in my heart.

Quicklook: Leviticus 6:8–13
Read Leviticus 1:1 through 7:38

Enjoy this brief, yet uplifting and interesting devotional from Church of all Nations Pastor Fred Louis. Pastor Fred shares from the first book of the bible, Genesis, and gives glimpses into several characters following their encounter with the living God and the changes that followed.

Church of all Nations Youth Pastor Salomon Duran shares an energetic and challenging message for the Hour of Prayer listeners. Speaking of the feeding of the 5,000 found in the New Testament, Pastor Salomon clarifies that when it came time to feed the 5,000 Jesus told the disciples specifically for them to do so. That is the crux of this message and one you will find as a true blessing to your life.

Join Church of All Nations Pastor Fred Louis as he brings the devotion to the Hour of Prayer viewers. In his message entitled, “Enter the Tabernacle”, Pastor Fred shares from Exodus on the intimate relationship Moses had with God. The question for you today is, ”are you content just to be a spectator Christian or do you desire the intimacy Moses experienced?

Join Church of All Nations Youth Pastor extradonaire, Salomon Duran, as he shares his life and how he became a deeper, more seriously committed, Christian through the power of the Holy Spirit. Taking his message from the Book of Acts, listen as this young man of God brings reality to those who take the time to listen on how they can call upon the Holy Spirit to live a fuller life for Jesus Christ.

Join Fire Institute Associate Director Pastor Fred Louis as he shares from both the old and New Testament on how to walk in victory with God. Sharing practical steps with the viewing audience, Pastor Fred sets the table for successful Christian living.

His Righteous Ones

Read Isaiah 56:1 through 57:21; Philippians 3:1–21

Charlotte drove home that Thursday afternoon, thinking about her preschool class at Happy Day Childcare. She felt contented, optimistic. The news waiting for her at home would change all that. Her granddaughter, Addy, had passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. She was only one-and-one-half years old. As the devastation and sorrow hit the family, Charlotte couldn’t help but wonder: Why, when she had a full life ahead of her, would God take Addy away from them?

The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil (Isaiah 57:1).

Only God knows what lies ahead. He sees the whole picture, including the outcome of future perils or situations. God spares certain people from these unwanted, evil predicaments by taking them to heaven. Others, He shepherds through an entire lifetime. Either way, God has our best interests at heart. We can trust His wisdom concerning our lives.

Challenge for Today: Reach out with compassion to those who have lost loved ones.

Quicklook: Isaiah 56:9 through 57:2

Are you ready to change the world for Jesus Christ? To go to wherever the Lord leads?  Revival begins in the heart of the individual first. Listen as Church of All Nations Pastor Fred Louis lists the scriptural foundation for revival and realize you must be holy for He is holy and to truly be effective in the kingdom of God, you must first have your own household in order.