Ten Tries & Ten Refusals

“’For God so loved the world, the He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through Him.” John 3:16-17

“For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for righteous man’ though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:6-8

“In this is love; not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation (full and complete, appropriate and adequate payment) for our sins.” I John 4:10

“Is God unfair? Silent? Hidden? Such questions must have troubled the Hebrews until, in Moses’ lifetime God took off the wraps. He punished evil and rewarded good. He spoke audibly. And He made Himself visible, first to Moses in a burning bush and then to the Israelites in a pillar of cloud and fire.

“The ten plagues in Exodus show the power of God over a pharaoh. But the ten major rebellions recorded in Numbers show the impotence of power to bring about what God desired most, the love and faithfulness of His people. No pyrotechnic displays of omnipotence could make them trust and follow Him.” *

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

PS: New Prayer Requests: Fred’s first heart procedure was successful, one more to go. Casey, with huge life changes. Sue, recovered from cancer, now battling paraneoplastic syndrome. Earl, with cancer, needs bone marrow & for Lyle who may be a match. Adrian for loss of a special friend (and praise the Lord has helped him find a home and work).

JOB Related: Pray for those seeking work, that they will trust the Lord to be preparing the perfect role for them, even now as we pray: Carla, had job interviews last week; God has another job for Carla and Barb than the ones they interviewed for and did not get and for Tim (as he supports Barb) also needs work.

Praise: Leslie has completed her chemo and no signs of cancer remain. Freddy came home to see his mom! David (great health now!); Nancy (with head trauma) has passed 6 month mark and doing well. The other Nancy continues her battle with Ovarian Cancer.

Thanksgiving for: Reg, Carla and Paul.

Continue to pray for: Deb, special friend with multiple Myeloma, Isaias (family safety & his mission work in Philippines); Adrian with significant life changes. God’s grace on USA. Wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Poetry and Gary. Michael (his mum grows more frail); Randy (unexpected changes in his life). For Kevin (wisdom with his son).


*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey






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