God's Three Humiliations

“And He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ And Peter answered and said, ‘The Christ of God.’ But He warned them, and instructed them not to tell this to anyone, saying, ‘The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day.’ And he was saying to them all, ‘If any one wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.

“For whoever wishes to save his life shall lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it. For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself? For whoever is ashamed of Me and My Words, of his will the Son of Man be ashamed when He comes in His glory, and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.’” Luke 9:20-26

“Dorothy Sayers has said that God underwent three great humiliations in His efforts to rescue the human race. The first was the incarnation, when He took on the confines of a physical body. The second was the Cross, when He suffered the ignominy of public execution. The third humiliation, Sayers suggested, is the Church. In an awesome act of self-denial, God entrusted His reputation to ordinary people.”

One thing that amazes me is how He never gives up on us...even those times when we give up on Him.

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

PS: ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY?

NEW PRAYER REQUEST: Barb, to have renewed hope and enthusiasm for finding God's perfect job for her. A sweet friend for grace and wisdom to make a God-pleasing decisions for the future of a relationship. Misty with burns that need to heal.

ONGOING JOB RELATED: Pray for Tim, who continues to support Barb as she searches for work (in mid-Ohio - if you have any thought on this, please email me), that they have an understanding of God's plan in all this. Carla and Galdor both need the right jobs, not just jobs.

ONGOING BEREVEMENT: Please remember to pray for the hearts of those left behind after the loss of loved ones recently, including for: Sean, Cris, Jay, Greg, Di, Milly and David, Linda and Lavie. (details in earlier postings).

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: For all those who have had wonderful suggestions for people job searching. Paul now has work. Sue, is making slow progress against paraneoplastic syndrome. David (great health now!). Fred, whose surgery went very well. Nancy, his wife is progressing well. Reg for his wonderful ministry.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Deb, special friend with multiple Myeloma (http://debdarley.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html ). Torgo, recovering from work injury. 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: Please pray for those in around Christchurch NZ who continue to deal with the aftermath of the terrible earthquake there; Adrian, that his life has new love and meaning. 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 and Ulfur has major life changes. For strength and wisdom for me.



*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey