“But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that during your life you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things; but now he is being comforted here, and you are in agony.
“And besides all this, between us and you there is a great chasm fixed, in order that those who wish to come over from here to you may not be able and that none may cross over from there to us.’
“And he said, ‘Then I beg you, Father, that you send him to my father’s house – for I have five brothers – that he may warn them, lest they also come to this place of torment.’
“But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’ But he said, ‘No, Father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent’. But he said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.’”” Luke 16:24-31
“’Why doesn’t God intervene and make Himself obvious? Why doesn’t He speak aloud so we can hear Him? We yearn for a miracle, for the supernatural in its pure, unadulterated form. “Unadulterated” because it betrays a sentiment that is central to this issue. We moderns strive to separate natural from supernatural. The natural world that we can touch and smell and see and hear seems self-evident; the supernatural world, however, is another matter. There is nothing CERTAIN about it, no skin on it, and that bothers us. We want proof. We want the supernatural to enter the natural world in a way that retains the glow, that leaves scorch marks that rattles the ear drums.”*
There is so much “evidence” for God’s love in our life, so much we realise is new in our new life with Christ! Yet...”some were doubtful.” (Matthew 28:17)
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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