Triumph for Certain!

“Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.  Therefore let him who things he stands take heed lest he fall.  No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it.” I Corinthians 10:11-13

And we KNOW that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.  For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren; and whom He predestined, these He also called; and whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.”  Romans 8:28-30


“Easter Sunday shows that, in the end, suffering will not triumph.  Therefore, ‘Consider it pure joy.”  Why rejoice?  Not for the masochistic thrill of the trial itself, but because WHAT God did Easter Sunday on large scale, He can do on small scale for each of us.  The afflictions addressed by James, Peter and Paul would likely have ignited a major crisis of faith in the Old Testament.  But New Testament writers came to believe that, as Paul expressed, ‘All things DO work together for good.’”*

But why?  Well that is simple and so profoundly complicated for us to imagine:


“’For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.  For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through Him.’”  John 3:16

Take care with love, especially His!  Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene
 

PS: ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY?  

For any of you who wonder if prayer is worth taking time for, just page back through previous entries and see the hand of our loving Father in action!
 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:  For Middle Eastern nations dealing with unprecedented internal conflicts.

For the rest of the world to stay calm with regard to war, the economy and most of all for all who are believers to pray and help others have peace during this time.  What a time for believers!

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS:  For volunteers and those restoring their lives after the earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan (and the issues of nuclear disaster there), and floods in New Zealand and Queensland; especially Adrian & Jo & Steve.  For Elaine.  For Darryl & Paul N as they regroup.  Help for Cris.  Isaias (family safety and his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA. For Kevin (Godly wisdom with his son), Michael.  [For my Internet connection which continues to cause me untold problems.]

ONGOING JOB RELATED:  That Tim might also find satisfying work.  Randy needs a new job in Canada or Australia.  Galdor is still searching.
 
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  My brother & his wife Barb are doing better.  They’ve adjusted David’s meds and he’s improving.  Pursuing a new publisher in the UK for my book!  Reg for his ministry and patience.
 
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Gwen, a 13-year old with serious headaches.  Deb, special friend with multiple Myeloma (please see her blog at this LINK. (http://debdarley.blogspot.com/)  Wisdom for doctors caring for Tim, Doris, David, Poetry and Gary.
 

*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey