“’He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me. He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward. And whoever in the name of a disciples gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you he shall not lose his reward,’” Matthew 40-13
In a book called “God in Creation”, Jurgen Moltmann, the theologian wrote “’Embodiment is the end of all God’s works.’ Our goodness becomes, literally, God’s goodness. Our suffering becomes His sufferings. Our actions become His actions. What happens to us, happens to Him. The two worlds, seen and unseen, merge in Christ; and we, as Paul keeps insisting, are quite literally ‘IN Christ.’ Embodiment is the end of all God’s work, the GOAL of all creation.”*
Look for Jesus in the eyes, words and arms of those around you. And when you can’t find it, BE His eyes, words and arms. Embodiment is transforming. Just consider your own life and how you can bless others with His transforming love!
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: Carlton, is a most remarkable quadriplegic who has made his living raising honey bees. He was admitted Saturday for urgent medical care with an infected pressure sore. We have no news about his surgery yet. If the Lord moves your heart would you please consider sending him a greeting card at: OSU Medical Center East, Tower 5 Room 510, 1492 E Broad St., Columbus Ohio 43205. It would really boost his spirits.
ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS: For those still struggling after the many natural disasters, especially for the volunteers working with them (in Japan, USA, New Zealand). 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 Paul N as he regroups. 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.
ONGOING JOB RELATED: That Tim might find satisfying work. Randy needs a new job in Canada or Australia. Galdor is still searching. Need a new project to tackle for my work. Working on a new book and pursuing a new publisher in the UK for my other book!
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: My brother & his wife Barb are doing better. They’ve adjusted David’s meds and he’s improving. Reg for his ministry and patience. Have a new Internet provider.
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
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