Who Moved!

“Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?’ Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, ‘Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, ‘Rabboni!’ (which means Teacher).


Philip Yancey’s book is in answer to a theology student asking: “How can you have a personal relationship if you’re not sure the other person even exists? With God, I could never be sure. – I came to my senses. – Why not just forget God and get on with life, like most of the rest of the world? Instantly I felt a sense of relief and freedom...”* We have a personal relationship with God even while we are pre-Christians as He draws us and calls us by name, over and over again. He walks with us, holds our hands and watches patiently as we stumble and grow. Why? Well the simple answer is as intimate as Mary “knowing” it was the Lord. Sometimes we feel He has moved away, but we also know it was not the Lord who moved...it was us.

“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4

Take care to understand His Word. Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: New Request: Deb, a very special friend in the States (diagnosed with multiple Myeloma); Michael (his mum grows more frail); Randy (unexpected changes in his life); Helen (Wendy & her mom, Helen’s husband had a heart attack). For Kevin (wisdom with his son). Praise: David (great health now!); Leslie (growing stronger from chemo); Both Nancys (growing stronger & more patient (one with chemo - the other recovering from serious head trauma)); Thanksgiving for: Reg, Carla and Paul. Pray for: Tim & Barb (need work & encouragement as they wait); Freddy (to come home & see his mom); Eddie (responding to chemo); Rachael (for hope & clarity of purpose); Adrian (many life changes); Isaias (family safety & his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA. Wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Poetry, Gary, Adrian and Jack.


*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey