In A Flash

“Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow, we shall go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit.’ Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapour that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” James 4:13-14

“’For just as the lightening comes from the east, and flashes even to the west, so shall the coming of the Son of Man be.’” Matthew 24:27

Yesterday, sitting at my desk on the 30th floor of a building in the middle of Sydney, it was calm and quiet, with only the sound of key-tapping and light whispers. Suddenly, as abrupt as a loud sneeze, a huge jet plane appeared at the window and veered off as quickly as an eye blink. Everyone's heart stopped, as together we contemplated the world as we know it and wondered if this would be the day. It was over in an instant and all those who witnessed it, seemed to expel their breath together and watched and listened to see if it would return.

“’For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, as to what you shall put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? – But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.’” Matthew 6:25 & 33-34

Take care to know God’s Word. Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: Continue to pray for: Virgil (and all concerned) - see earlier emails, the infection is gone & they await results of the chemo, Isaias, missionary in Philippines - very ill. Barb to find work. Reg & Bev on their trip. Tim & Barb to be encouraged. Laughlin, getting better but tired. Michael & Diane for travelling mercies. God’s grace on USA. Billy & Michelle for recovery. Wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Poetry, Gary, Adrian.