Disadvantage Five

“’Now then why should we die? For this great fire will consume us; if we hear the voice of the Lord our God any longer, then we shall die. For who is there of all flesh, who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire as we have, and lived. Go near and hear all that the Lord our God says, then speak to us all that the Lord our God will speak to you, and we will hear and do it.’” Deuteronomy 5:25-27

“Then they said to Moses, ‘Speak to us yourself and we will listen; but let not God speak to us lest we die.’ And Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin.’ So the people stood at a distance, while Moses approached the thick cloud where God was.” Exodus 20:19-21

There was no margin of error with God. “The Israelites could see clear evidence of God’s presence in the Most Holy Place – but no one dared enter. If you want to know what kind of ‘personal relationship with God’ the Israelites enjoyed, listen to the words of the worshipers themselves.” *

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

PS: New Prayer Requests: For Jim who just had a massive stroke and his wife Linda. For Cris, whose father just had two stokes in a week and is hospitalised. For Di whose brother (55 years old) just passed away suddenly. Fred’s heart surgery. Lavie, whose 28-year old brother died unexpectedly. Casey, with huge life changes. Sue, battling paraneoplastic syndrome. Earl, with cancer and Lyle, his brother has been found to be a perfect match for bone marrow transplant. Lyle leaves to be hospitalised with him for a two week procedure. Pray for them both. Ulfur and David P – for strength to overcome the hold of powerful addictions. 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: Barb and Carla both had job interviews recently, yet God has other jobs for them than the ones they interviewed for and did not get; and for Tim (as he supports Barb) who 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 and his mission work in Philippines); 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