Endings With Loved Ones

“And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. And it came about that while He was blessing them, He parted from them. And they returned to Jerusalem with great joy and were continually in the temple praising God.” Luke 24:50-53

Bethany seemed a special place for Jesus. He had many friends there and was loved by many in that place; in contrast to other places He travelled through where He was not always welcome. Lazarus was there, living a new resurrected life; Mary and Martha were there, sisters who learned the value of serving and listening; Simon the leper lived there, healed and whole now, and another Mary lived there so shunned by others for her life of ill repute. All these Jesus loved and when He knew He had little time left, He went to Bethany for their unknowing support.

“Jesus, therefore, six days before the Passover, came to Bethany where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. So they made Him a supper there, and Martha was serving; but Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him. Mary therefore took a pound of very costly perfume of pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.” John 12:1-3

Stay near God's Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: On going prayer requests: Adrian as he nurses a dear one in his life. Reg’s ministry. Doctors caring for: David, Adrian and Randy. The Kossallys and me during some big changes. For a new project to come through for me in Australia. Praise: Lyle’s brother (out of hospital, learning to stand again), Gregg sold his home in the UK