Unforgiveable

“And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, ‘He is possessed by  Beelzebul,’ and ‘He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons.’  And He called them to Himself and began speaking to them in parables, ‘How can Satan cast out Satan?  And if a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.  And if a house is divided against itself that house will not be able to stand. 

“And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but he is finished!  But no one can enter the strong man’s house and plunder his property unless he first binds the strong man, and then he will plunder his house. 

“’Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sim’ – because they were saying, ‘He has an unclean spirit.’” Mark 3:22-30

“There are some Christian people whose lives are haunted by a terrible fear.  The fear is that they have committed the ‘unforgiveable sin’.  They fear that all will not be well for them on judgment day, and in the meantime they are to be restricted in their usefulness to God, having been spiritually maimed.”*

In the next few segments we will look at the topic of the “unforgiveable sin”, but for today know this:  As a Christian, you may wonder if you have committed this sin of blaspheming the Holy Spirit, but this is not a sin you should worry about.  This sin concerns the heart attitude of purposeful unbelief and unrepentance.  Deliberately and continually rejecting the work of the Holy Spirit is actually a rejection of God Himself.  The religious leaders here were accusing Jesus of blaspheming God...however it was the religious leaders who were actually doing this by refusing to see the message of God’s grace through Christ, the Redeemer.

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

PS:  ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY?  I need more of you to send updates please!  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:  Tomorrow is ANZAC Day – remember those who sacrificed and still sacrifice for the freedom of others.  Kent’s mother is growing stronger after her surgery and is smiling.  The cancer has spread but she is better for now.  Kent asked me to express his thanks to you for your prayers!  Paul NS is in hospital again.  Adrian’s pain meds are still not working well.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  God has found a wonderful place for Adrian to live and even though his health is not good, at least now he will be able to sleep and rest when needed – he’s moving this weekend!  Blacky has found a work-study program in his country and is very thankful!  Randy, who we’ve been praying for a long time, has found God’s blessings overflowing him with a new role!  The Lord provides just enough and just in time!

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Tim, my little brother, feeling stronger but needs financial help, especially with no health insurance.  Pray he secures a disability pension.   For Michael C, with his own health concerns & for his wife, Diane, as his mother is fading away with Alzheimer’s and ill health.  David still needs prayer for his health, but is doing better.  For Adrian, who is recovering from a serious illness and needs a peaceful place to live as he recovers.  Steve Barns for relief from great pain and depression. 

For a solution for Audley and Beverly (a stroke survivor who is unable to be left alone for long.  This limits Audley’s ability to travel for work).  Tim B with headaches, that their doctors will OK a new procedure for relief.  For Carlton.  Gwen (13 year old) -- headaches and attitude toward her mom. 

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, Annette’s friend Sue.

ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS:  Deborah and her son Michael, recovering from the loss of her mother to cancer and her father to suicide.  Cucuawe is recovering from the loss of his 17-year old daughter and his father-in-law to cancer.  Galdor recovering from the loss of his mother and he needs to focus on securing a new job.  Please pray for Deepak as he struggles through some challenges.  For Reg and his ministry, that the Lord would bless him in unexpected ways. 

For Roger as he considers options for a pledge of heart.  Adam who is becoming involved with a cult that is filling many unmet needs.  Scott, for strength as he struggles and grows.  For David K, that his path forward is filled with faith.  Isaias (health, strength and family safety as he continues his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA & REVIVAL for His children there.  For Kevin (Godly wisdom with his son), Michael. 

PRAY FOR THE WORLD:  For those still affected by the many natural, financial and political disasters in the past year.  For the rest of the world to stay calm with regard to war, the economy and most of all for those who are believers, to pray and help others have peace during this time. 

ONGOING JOB RELATED: That Tim might find satisfying work.  Paul K who resigned from his job and is setting up a consultancy.

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*Christ For Real by Charles Price