Any Evidence?

“Behold, days are coming,’ declares the Lord God, ‘when I will send a famine on the land.  Not a famine for bread or a thirst for water, but rather for hearing the words of the Lord.  And people will stagger from sea to sea, and from north even to the east; they will go to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, but they will not find it.  In that day the beautiful virgins and the young men will faint from thirst.’” Amos 8:11-13

I still carry around this little business-card size card with a little image of someone’s idea of what Jesus looks like and He is saying these words:  “If you were arrested today for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you.”  Some days it is important to ask that question because the world is dying to know the Truth.

“And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.  Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always even to the end of the age.’” Matthew 28:18-20

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!

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST:  Please pray for Adrian, he has now had a massive does of chemo and has had a horrible reaction to it.  He is in the care of the hospital and now hoping the T-cell therapy will work against his cancer.   

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS: 

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  For my new project.  For Linda and Ian and the wisdom they have so generously shared.

Tim B finally having relief from his massive headaches.  For J&S, special friends, as they begin to manage some normal life for the first time in years.  Still need a permanent place to live. 

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  David R doing well through complicated health challenges.  Tim (my little brother) with CPRD, needs financial help and satisfying work that he’s able to do.  For Audley and Beverly’s situation. For Carlton suffering from horrible infections in his bones.  For Nancy who is growing stronger every day & Fred as he cares for her.

ONGOING JOB RELATED:  Barbara (sister-in-law) eager to find new work since her project ended. 

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 in surprising and wonderful ways! 

Hans has found joy in Christian fellowship but his work is consuming him physically and emotionally – give him wisdom and courage to take the right action!  For wisdom for me as I deal with the six young adults living in home at this time.

For Kent as he grows through the loss of his mom.  Isaiac as his ministry in the Philippines.  Carla & Paul K for good results from their business plans. 

For Tarrega, as his hearts settles and strengthens.  For Linda, that the Lord will show her which doors to open next after she rests a bit.  For Rob as the Lord works in a new way in his life...protect his health. Pray for Annette as she begins some new career adventures.  

Pray for wisdom for my brother as he deals with an important matter.  For David K, in his studies and Matthew K as he grows up.  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.  Pray for the Catholic Church and that the new Pope will always put Jesus first.