Give Me your foot!

“Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God, and was going back to God, rose from supper, and laid aside His garments’ and taking a towel, He girded Himself about. Then He poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wich which He was girded. And so He came to Simon Peter. He said to Him, ‘Lord, do You wash my feet?’ Jesus answered and said to him, ‘What I do, you do not realise now, but you shall understand hereafter.’” John 12:3-7

“First came the incident of the foot-washing, when Jesus embarrassed Peter. And even how as He talks, Jesus’ mood wavers. One minute He seems nostalgic and comforting, and the next minute He suddenly rebukes you for dullness and lack of faith. He keeps alluding to betrayal. Some of you do not grasp. But one thing He insists on, over all protests: He is leaving. Someone else will come to take His place; someone He calls the Counsellor.” *

Put yourself in Peter’s sandals...and just think of this dialogue. Whatever could He be thinking of? And what about right now and what is happening in your life, right now. Do you hear Him saying to you, “Give Me your foot!”

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

PS: ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY?

NEW PRAYER REQUEST: A very special friend who is facing a great challenge, that she will see God’s hand in all this and trust in Him. Sean and family, just lost wife's mother. Galdor interviewing for work this week. Paul N continuing his search for work this week.

ONGOING JOB RELATED: Pray for Barb, who continues to search for work (in mid-Ohio - if you have any thought on this, please email me) and for Tim, that they find satisfying work.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Fred’s heart surgery was a great success! Sue, is making slow progress against paraneoplastic syndrome. Adrian who’s found a job and home. David (great health now!). Reg for his wonderful ministry. Paul and Carla both found jobs.

PRAY FOR THOSE WHO LOST LOVED ONES RECENTLY: Jay lost his Mum. Cris loss of 3 loved ones in past 2 months (affecting her health too). Greg’s lost his father. Di, her brother. Milly (and David) lost their Mom, returned home to find she was made redundant and her partner left her. Linda lost her husband. Lavie lost her 28-year old brother.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Audrey who is ill. Nancy, recovering from major head trauma. Deb, special friend with multiple Myeloma (http://debdarley.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html ). Earl good results but complications after bone marrow transplant. Another Nancy continues her battle with Ovarian Cancer. Wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Poetry and Gary.

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS: Isaias (family safety and his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA. Randy (unexpected life changes). For Kevin (wisdom about sending his son to an alternative school, called Eagles Ranch). Michael, as he struggles with the pending loss of his Mum. David P and Ulfur – for strength to overcome the hold of powerful addictions. For strength and wisdom for a decision I need to make.


*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey