“’But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper shall not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin, and righteousness, and judgment; concerning sin, because they do not believe in Me; and concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you no longer behold Me; and concerning judgment, because the rule of this world has been judged.
“’I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.
“’He shall glorify Me; for He shall take of Mine, and shall disclose it to you. All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said, that He takes of Mine, and will disclose it to you.’” John 16:7-15
“The Church is Christ’s body; therefore if the church did it, God did it. Paul’s insistence on this truth may trace back to his first, dramatic personal encounter with God. At the time, he was a fierce persecutor of Christians, a notorious bounty hunter.
“But on the road to Damascus he saw a light bright enough to blind him for three days, and heard a voice from heaven: ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ Persecute You? Persecute who? I’m only after those heretics the Christians. ‘Who are you Lord?’ asked Saul at last, knocked flat on the ground. ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ came the reply.
That sentence summarizes as well as anything the CHANGE brought about by the Holy Spirit. Jesus had been executed months before. It was the Christians Saul was after, not Jesus. But Jesus, alive again, informed Saul that those people were in fact His own body. What hurt them, hurt Him. It was a lesson the apostle Paul would never forget.” *
The Comforter, living in you and me....what a miracle and what a privilege and what a sobering realisation when we understand how significant this act of His grace and love is...and how very much He loves us!
Take care to understand His Word. Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene
PS: ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY?
NEW PRAYER REQUEST: Barb that she has renewed hope and enthusiasm for finding God's perfect job for her. My friend needs grace and wisdom to make God-pleasing decisions for the future of a relationship. Paul N that he discerns and judges wisely in work search. Galdor needs the right job, not just a job.
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.
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: 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. Paul and Carla both found jobs.
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 a decision I need to make.
*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey
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