“And on the very night when
Herod was about to bring him forward, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers,
bound with two chains; and guards in front of the door were watching over the
prison. And behold, an angel of the Lord
suddenly appeared, and a light shone in the cell; and he struck Peter’s side
and roused him, saying, ‘Get up quickly.’
And his chains fell off his hands.
And the angel said to him, ‘Gird yourself and put on your sandals.’ And he did so. And he said to him, ‘Wrap your cloak around
you and follow me.’
“And he went out and continued
to follow, and he did not know that what was being done by the angel was real,
but thought he was seeing a vision. And when
they had passed the first and second guard, they came to the iron gate that
leads into the city, which opened for them by itself; and they went out and
went alone one street’ and immediately the angel departed from him.
“”And when Peter came to
himself, he said, ‘Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent forth His angel
and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were
expecting.’
“The
exercise of faith is an attitude of trust towards Him [Jesus Christ] that
enables Him to be what He is, and do what He does, within our own
experience. When Scripture states that
we are ‘saved by faith’ it means that we recognise our utter inability to save
ourselves, and in dependence upon Christ we say something like, ‘Lord Jesus, I
cannot save myself, but You can save me.
I trust You to do so’. The result
of our faith in Him is that HE is able to work, for the result of exercising
faith is that God is able to work for us, in us and through us.”*
Peter
followed but rationalised he was dreaming.
Rhoda answered but was so excited she forgot to help. The others, who were so earnestly praying,
could not believe their prayers could BE answered. Faith sounds easy doesn’t it?
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 Kent’s mom who had radiation for cancer in her nasal passages
today. For Jon C, as he meets the
challenges of life after a stroke. 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 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.
PRAISE &
THANKSGIVING: Lorelai had her child – both are healthy. Bexleigh
now weighs 4 pounds 15 ounces (last report had her at 3 pounds 3 ounces)! 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 accommodation soon.
Cucuawa is home safe from his mission trip.
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: 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. Adrian is doing
better in his attitude but is still in much pain - has a new doctor. If anyone
is near Caboolture (an hour north of Brisbane), please contact me so we can
help Adrian in a more practical way!
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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