Jesus Learned Obedience

“And He was saying, ‘Abba, Father! All things are possible for Thee; remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what Thou wilt.’” Mark 14:36

“And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachtani?’ which translated, ‘My God, My God, why hast Thou Forsaken Me?’" Mark 15:34

“Would it be too much to say that, because of Jesus, God UNDERSTANDS our feelings of disappointment with Him? How else can we interpret Jesus’ tears or His cry from the cross? One could almost pour the three questions of this book into that dreadful cry, ‘My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?’ God’s Son ‘learned obedience’ from His suffering, says Hebrews. A person can only learn obedience when tempted to disobey, can only learn courage when tempted to flee.” *

“For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathise with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15

Unlike any other religion in the world, the mighty Creator God came to earth to bridge the gap between those He loved and Eternity! Now THAT is a miracle and a mysterious blessing we can never truly understand!

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

PS: NEED PRAYER UPDATES PLEASE:

NEW PRAYER REQUEST: Pray for Audrey who is ill. For Paul N. who needs hope & had three good job interviews this week.

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: 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