Who am I? Part 1

“But He said, ‘You cannot see My face, for no man can see Me and live!’ Then the Lord said, ‘Behold, there is a place by Me, and you shall stand there on the rock;’ and it will come about, while My glory is passing by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by. Then I will take My hand away and you shall see My back, but My face shall not be seen.’” Exodus 33:20-23

“What difference did Jesus make? Both for God AND for us, He made possible an intimacy that had never existed. – The book of Hebrews explores this startling new advance in intimacy. First by elaborating on what was required just to approach God in Old Testament times. Only once a year, on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) could one person, the high priest, enter the Most Holy Place. The ceremony involved ritual baths, special clothing, and five separate animal sacrifices; and still the priest entered the Most High Place in fear. He wore bells on his robe and a rope around his ankle so that if he died and the bells stopped ringing, the other priests could pull out his body. – But Jesus offered a long, slow look at the face of God.” *

“Then some children were brought to Him so that He may lay His hands on them, and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, ‘Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.’” Matthew 19:13-14

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.

PRAISE: Fred’s heart surgery was a great success!

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.

JOB Related: Pray for Barb, who continues to search for work (in mid-Ohio) 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: 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