“And it came about while He was
on the way to Jerusalem, that He was passing between Samaria and Galilee. And as He entered a certain village, ten leprous
men who stood at a distance met Him; and they raised their voices, saying ‘Jesus,
Master, have mercy on us!’
“And when He saw them, He said
to them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And it came about that as they were going,
they were cleansed.
“Now one of them, when he saw
that he had been healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice, and he
fell on his face at His feet, giving thanks to Him. And he was a Samaritan.
“And Jesus answered and said, ‘Were
there not ten cleansed? But the nine –
where are they? Was no one found who
turned back to give glory to God, except this foreigner?’ And He said to him, ‘Rise, and go your way,
your faith has made you well.’”
Luke 17:11-19
“We
will rarely see God at work unless we are prepared to take risks. I do not mean wild risks where we go beyond
what God has said and to test Him in some way, but where in sheer obedience we
step into seemingly impossible situations and rely upon only one fact: That God has told us to go and therefore God
will take the consequences.”*
I
always loved this story...what is remarkable is that the ten believed Christ
and started on their way to approach the temple and priest – something completely
forbidden to them and on their way they were healed. That took faith.
However,
greater is the faith that remembers to give credit where credit is due. And in this case a most unlikely person was
overwhelmed with thanksgiving for his new life thanks to Jesus Christ. Hummm, gets you thinking, 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!
PRAISE
& THANKSGIVING: Hans, a new hungry
baby Christian has found a fellowship and started his new job yesterday. For J&S, special friends, as they begin to manage some
normal life for the first time in years.
NEW PRAYER
REQUESTS: That those in the news media
do not forget those still without power and heat from super storm Sandy and the volunteers who are still working
tirelessly. Barbara was found,
but still things are very difficult for her.
For Linda as she closed her practice
that the Lord will open new doors for her.
For Rob as he grows
through some things. For Jodie as she deals with the
knife edge of corporate politics. For Kent & his mom, the doctors
have stopped treatment for her cancer and are making her comfortable. Laura
S as she reaches out for answers, that she finds the Truth. For Rik
who just lost his mom.
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 doing well through
complicated health challenges. For Jon C, as he meets the
challenges of life after a stroke. 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. Tyler & Jenna as they continue to care for baby Bexleigh.
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) project ended and she needs new work. 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 and wisdom and
strength from the Lord to make faith-based decisions.
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!
Pray
for PJ. For Annette
as she begins some new career adventures.
Pray for Isaiac Catorce,
his family and ministry in the Philippines. Please pray for Deepak as he struggles through
some challenges and searches for sponsorship for his work. Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals with
an important matter.
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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