“And a certain centurion’s
slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and about to die. And when he heard about Jesus, he sent some
Jewish elders asking Him to come and save the life of his slave. And when they had come to Jesus, they
earnestly entreated Him, saying, ‘He is worthy for You to grant this to him;
for he loves our nation, and it was he who built us our synagogue.’
“Now Jesus started on His way
with them; and when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent
friends, saying to Him, ‘Lord, do not trouble Yourself further, for I am not
worthy for You to come under my roof; for this reason I did not even consider
myself worthy to come to You, but just say the word, and my servant will be
healed. For I, too, am a man under
authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes;
and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes; and to my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does
it.’
“Now when Jesus heard this, He marvelled
at him, and turned and said to the multitude that was following Him, ‘I say to
you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.’ And when those who had been sent returned to
the house, they found the slave in good health.” Luke 17:2-10
“If
the most important thing about faith is the object in which it is placed, then
that actual quantity of the faith is secondary.
If you place a little faith in a strong object, the object will still
function. In other words, the Lord was
saying that in asking a question like that, the disciples were showing that
they did not really understand the nature of faith. The all important thing is not the quantity
of our faith, but the quality of the object in which our faith is going to be
placed. Small faith in a strong object
will still enable that object to work.”*
When
I went to Israel, I found a bookmark with a lamination sealing in a handful of
mustard seeds. The reason Jesus used
this image is because a mustard seed is about the size of this
period/full-stop. Our faith just takes a
tiny step...and He provides the ability for us to take that step by giving us
the faith we need, because HE is powerful and compassionate beyond all reason!
Take
care with love, especially His! Your servant
and friend in Christ, Darlene
PS: ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY? Please send updates! 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!
Something seems wrong with the email system I am using and one of the
distribution lists is refused – so please pray it gets fixed please.
NEW PRAYER
REQUESTS: For all those waking today to
the day after the super storm Sandy and all workers now engaged in
round-the-clock rescue and support of those affected by this, especially in the
worst affected nine states!
For Kent’s mom, the
radiation for her nasal cancer seems to be making things worse, please pray for
her, she is in her late 80s and for Kent.
Laura S as she reaches out for answers, that she finds the Truth.
Adrian had a new
series of tests. The cancer (same rare
type as Deb below with link) has spread to create lesions on his neck vertebrae
and cranium. The pain meds are not
helping much. He’ll now be in the Royal
Brisbane Hospital for a month of treatment.
If anyone’s near there, please let me know. He needs some visitors & love!
For Hans, that he
remains calm and clear-headed as he endeavours to understand God's will for a
job for him. For Annette as she begins
some new career adventures. For Linda C.
and her husband travelling mercies. For
PJ. Three little projects are developing
for me at this time. Please pray they
will come through.
PRAISE &
THANKSGIVING: Heidi, who just lost her job after 9 years landed a new job. Lorelai had her child – both are healthy. Bexleigh (born at 28 weeks, now weighs 6
pounds 12 ounces, but is sleeping too much. Pray for her parents Tyler & Jenna. For J&S, special friends, now living in
their car in Florida, started his job and they hope to have safe accommodation
soon.
That the Lord loves and comforts us through challenges we could not face
without Him and for good friends during times of difficulty.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH
HEALTH CONCERNS: David R (on Veterans
benefits) has lost the first doctor that’s been able to figure out how to deal
with his complicated health problems and is now fearful. For Jon C, as he meets the challenges of life
after a stroke. For
Daniel Craver (3-4 yrs old), home recovering from liver surgery. Paul NS. Tim (my little brother) with CPRD, needs
financial help, especially with no health insurance -needs a disability
pension. Steve Barns for relief from great pain and depression. Deborah’s
husband is home from surgery.
For a solution for Audley and Beverly (she’s disabled from a stroke and
needs a carer during the day so Audley can go out and work). Tim B with
headaches, that his doctor will OK a new procedure for relief. For Carlton
suffering from horrible infections in his bones.
Deb,
special friend with multiple Myeloma (please see her blog at this LINK.
(http://debdarley.blogspot.com/ )
Wisdom for doctors caring for so many, including Tim, Doris, David, Gary, Deb,
Adrian and Annette’s friend Sue.
ONGOING
JOB RELATED: Barbara’s (sister-in-law) and Hans’ (friend) projects have both
ended and they need new work. (Hans especially needs paying work – he’s been
volunteering to fill the time.) For Tim,
my amazing brother, that he might find satisfying work. Paul K who resigned from his job and is
setting up a consultancy. Pray for a new
project for me...many irons in the fire, but nothing has come to fruition.
ONGOING
PRAYER REQUESTS: Pray the Lord’s hand is
dramatically apparent in the lives of all who receive and read this
devotion...that His mighty works would be worked out in each life for His
purposes! Hans, a
new hungry baby Christian urgently needs to find fellowship --if you know any
Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible. (Thank you, Andy, for answering his letter!)
Pray for Isaiac Catorce, his family and ministry in the
Philippines. Please pray for Deepak as he struggles through some challenges and
is back from China. For travelling
mercies as Reg and Beverly visit South Africa. Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals with
an important matter.
For
travelling mercies for Michael C & Diane on their extended cruise. For Roger as he considers options for a pledge
of heart. Adam who’s becoming involved
with a cult that’s filling many unmet needs. Scott, for strength as he struggles and grows
(for Donna as she encourages him). For
David K, in his studies. For Kevin (Godly wisdom with his son), Michael. Elaine and Jim back in Hong Kong.
PRAY
FOR THE WORLD: God’s grace on USA &
REVIVAL for His children there and for the many nations suffering from global
financial mismanagement.
*Christ For Real by Charles
Price
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