Secret Resurrection

“’If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me, and where I am there shall My servant also be; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honour him. Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, ‘Father save Me from this hour? But for this purpose I came to this hour. Father, glorify Thy name.’ There came therefore a voice out of heaven: ‘I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.’ The multitude therefore who stood by and heard it, were saying, ‘An angel has spoken to Him.’ Jesus answered and said, ‘The voice has not come to My sake, but for your sakes. Now judgment is upon this world; now the rule of this world shall be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself.’” John 12:26-32

“So far as we know, not a single unbeliever saw Jesus after His death. – The spectacle of the Cross, the most public event of Jesus’ life, reveals the vast difference between a god who proves himself through power and One who proves Himself through love. – Jesus Christ never forced anyone to believe in Him. He preferred to act by appeal, drawing people out of themselves and toward Him.” *

“’Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light.’” Matthew 11:28-30

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

PS: NEED PRAYER UPDATES PLEASE:

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, she returned home to find she was made redundant and her partner left her. Linda lost her husband. Lavie lost her 28-year old brother.

JOB Related: Pray for Barb (who applied at the hospital where she recently had to be) and Tim that they find satisfying work.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: 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 WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Fred’s heart surgery is today (28 Sept) and Nancy, his wife, 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