Posts by Blake Mayfield (Page 2)

Germany

“For God so loved [the people of Germany] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Federal Republic of Germany is a nation in western-central Europe. Denmark, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands are bordering countries. With its population of more than 81 million, Germany is the most populous state in the European Union. Its capital and largest city is Berlin. German is the country’s official language. Two-thirds of the German people profess Christianity, but a significant number of citizens declare themselves to be agnostic, atheist, or irreligious. Today we pray that every German will believe the truth, for “Without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him” (Heb. 11:6). Note: Wikipedia is the source for the geographical information in this feature.

Ps. 34:8-19

O taste and see that the Lord is good! Happy is the man who takes refuge in him! O fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no want! The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Come, O sons, listen to me, I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is there who desires life and covets many days, that he may enjoy good? Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and his ears toward their cry. The face of the Lord is against evildoers, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but the Lord delivers him out of them all (Ps. 34:8-19). 11

Ps. 33:12-22

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! The Lord looks down from heaven, he sees all the sons of men; from where he sits enthroned he looks forth on all the inhabitants of the earth, he who fashions the hearts of them all, and observes all their deeds. A king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. The war horse is a vain hope for victory, and by its great might it cannot save. Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, that he may deliver their soul from death, and keep them alive in famine. Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield. Yea, our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let thy steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in thee (Ps. 33:12-22).

Gambia

“For God so loved [the people of the Gambia] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Republic of the Gambia in West Africa is mostly surrounded by Senegal. Gambia has a short strip of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. It is…

Gabon

“For God so loved [the people of Gabon] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Gabonese Republic is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, and the Republic of the Congo are neighboring nations. Gabon has…

France

“For God so loved [the people of France] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The French Republic consists of territory in Western Europe and several regions overseas. Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain, Andorra, and the United Kingdom are neighboring…

Col. 1:15-20

He [Jesus] is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation; for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross (Col. 1:15-20).

Finland

“For God so loved [the people of Finland] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Republic of Finland is a country in Northern Europe. Sweden, Norway, Russia, and Estonia are neighboring nations. Finland has a population of more than five million.…

Fiji

“For God so loved [the people of Fiji] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Republic of Fiji is an island nation in the South Pacific. Vanuatu, New Zealand, Tonga, and Tuvalu are some neighboring nations. Fiji has a population of…