"Now the sons of Noah who came out
of the ark were Shem and Ham and Japeth; and Has was the father of Canaan. These three were the sons of Noah; and from
these the whole earth was populated.
"Then Noah began farming and planted
a vineyard. And he drank of the wine and
became drunk, and uncovered himself inside his tent. And Ham, the father of Canaan saw [with
delight] the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside.
"But Shem and Japeth took a garment
and laid it upon both their shoulders and walked backward and covered the
nakedness of their father; and their faces were turned away, so that they did
not see their father's nakedness. When
Noah awoke from his wine, he knew what his youngest son had done to him." Genesis 9:18-24
This is many decades after the flood.
Noah, thinking he was alone, took an opportunity to drink in excess,
perhaps to escape from his thoughts about his heavenly Father. Han exibits, not impure lust at his father,
but sheer, hidden resentment for his authority and hastens to share this news
with his two brothers. Sin did not die
because God destroyed the earth with a flood, it lingered in the hearts of each
of the descendents of Adam and Eve and still does.
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: For Deepak as he walks through some
unexpected life changes that he would stay strong in his faith and trust in the
Father.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS: Please
pray for the three women and the
child who were captured and held for a decade in Ohio. Please pray for Deborah as she deals with a difficult situation, that she
would keep her focus where it must be and that her hurting heart is soothed by
the Father as He brings about the result that is His will.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Some
of you will remember praying for Daniel
Craver who needed a liver transplant.
Here is some news about his progress:
http://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward/show?u=556f29b2852a83bb4481904e0&id=3cf11e192d
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:
Please pray for Adrian,
as he continues his struggle with cancer.
David R doing well
through complicated health challenges. Tim (my little brother) with
CPRD, needs financial help and satisfying work.
For Audley and Beverly’s
situation and his new endeavour. For Carlton still suffering from
horrible infections and pain in his bones.
For Nancy who is
growing stronger and for Fred
as he cares for her.
For Paul NS & PJ. Betinna’s husband, Jim, with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
awaiting a bone marrow transplant.
ONGOING JOB RELATED: Barbara (sister-in-law) eager to
find new work since her project ended.
Be with Hans as he
struggles through changes in his life – that he will cling quietly to the
Lord.
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!
Please continue to pray for those in Boston and Texas, dealing with the tragedies.
Isaias 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 and Ian. For Rob
as the Lord works in a new way in his life...protect his health and for the
health of his daughter. 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.
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