A Prayer for Preparation and Sanctification
"So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare your brethren, that they may do according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses." - 2 Chronicles 35:6
O Almighty and Everlasting God,
We come before You today with hearts open and longing for Your presence, acknowledging Your greatness and holiness as we meditate upon Your word found in 2 Chronicles 35:6, which states: “So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare your brethren, that they may do according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.” Lord, as we reflect upon this directive from Your Scripture, we are reminded of the significance of preparation and sanctification in our walk with You.
Gracious Father, we seek to sanctify ourselves before You, recognising that our lives must reflect Your holiness. As we delve into this call to sanctification, we pray for the cleansing of our hearts and minds. Purify us, O Lord, of all that is unholy, anything that does not align with Your divine will. We ask for the power of Your Holy Spirit to wash away the filth of sin and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, so that we may approach Your throne with confidence and reverence. Help us to rid ourselves of distractions, bitterness, unforgiveness, and strife, that we may be prepared to serve You wholeheartedly.
As we prepare ourselves, we also lift up our brethren, our fellow believers, who journey with us in faith. Teach us, Lord, to prepare our brethren with love and encouragement. May we be a source of strength and hope, fostering an environment where we all can grow closer to You. Help us to lead by example, demonstrating what it means to live a life of preparation in anticipation of Your works in our lives. Let each of us be an active participant in the communal effort to uplift one another, reminding each other of Your promises and the commands laid down through Your faithful servants like Moses.
We recall how the Passover was a pivotal moment in the history of Your people. It was a time of remembrance and a tangible manifestation of Your deliverance and protection. As the Israelites prepared to slaughter the lambs and place the blood on their doorposts, they were obedient to Your word through Moses. In this moment, we see the essence of obedience, service, and anticipation of Your mighty works. Help us, Father, to embrace our roles within the Church as we prepare our hearts and our lives for the movement of Your Spirit in our community.
Lord, we desire to be attentive to Your Word and to be responsive to the calling that You place on each of our lives. May we consistently seek to align our actions with Your Scriptures. Help us to listen to the instructions You provide us daily and to follow them with diligence, just as the Israelites did under Moses’ guidance. We long for our lives to reflect our obedience, and may our testimony be a living witness to those around us.
As we navigate the challenges that life presents, we ask for Your wisdom and discernment. Guide us in preparing ourselves and one another to face the trials we encounter, firmly rooted in faith and unwavering in trust. Let our preparations not be in our own strength, but in reliance upon You, knowing that it is through Your power that we can accomplish Your will.
In closing, we bless Your holy name, O Lord, and express our gratitude for the gift of Your Word, for it is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. As we kill the Passover and sanctify ourselves, may our hearts echo with praise, and may our lives be a testament of faithfulness to Your commands. May we forever be prepared to hear Your voice and respond in obedience.
In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.
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2 Chronicles 35:6 - "So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare your brethren, that they may do according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses."
"So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare your brethren, that they may do according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses." - 2 Chronicles 35:6
2 Chronicles 6:35 - "Then hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause."
"Then hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause." - 2 Chronicles 6:35
2 Chronicles 35:23
2 Chronicles 35:10
2 Chronicles 35:11
1 Chronicles 6:35 - "The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,"
2 Chronicles 35:2 - "And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the LORD,"
2 Chronicles 35:19 - "In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept."
2 Chronicles 35:27 - "And his deeds, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah."
2 Chronicles 35:10 - "So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the king's commandment."
2 Chronicles 35:26 - "Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his goodness, according to that which was written in the law of the LORD,"
2 Chronicles 35:17 - "And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days."
1 Chronicles 2:35 - "And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him Attai."
"The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai," - 1 Chronicles 6:35
2 Chronicles 35:1 - "Moreover Josiah kept a passover unto the LORD in Jerusalem: and they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the first month."
2 Chronicles 35:5 - "And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the families of the fathers of your brethren the people, and after the division of the families of the Levites."
2 Chronicles 20:35 - "¶ And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah king of Israel, who did very wickedly:"
2 Chronicles 35:23 - "And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded."
"In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept." - 2 Chronicles 35:19
"And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the LORD," - 2 Chronicles 35:2
2 Chronicles 6:13
2 Chronicles 35:4 - "And prepare yourselves by the houses of your fathers, after your courses, according to the writing of David king of Israel, and according to the writing of Solomon his son."
2 Chronicles 35:13 - "And they roasted the passover with fire according to the ordinance: but the other holy offerings sod they in pots, and in caldrons, and in pans, and divided them speedily among all the people."
2 Chronicles 35:12 - "And they removed the burnt offerings, that they might give according to the divisions of the families of the people, to offer unto the LORD, as it is written in the book of Moses. And so did they with the oxen."
2 Chronicles 29:35 - "And also the burnt offerings were in abundance, with the fat of the peace offerings, and the drink offerings for every burnt offering. So the service of the house of the LORD was set in order."
2 Chronicles 35:25 - "¶ And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah: and all the singing men and the singing women spake of Josiah in their lamentations to this day, and made them an ordinance in Israel: and, behold, they are written in the lamentations."
2 Chronicles 35:16 - "So all the service of the LORD was prepared the same day, to keep the passover, and to offer burnt offerings upon the altar of the LORD, according to the commandment of king Josiah."
2 Chronicles 6:2 - "But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever."