Sin Foundations - Defiance

"And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower which the sons of men had built.  And the Lord said, 'Behold, they are one people, and they all have the same language.  And this is what they began to do, and now nothing which they purpose to do will be impossible for them.  Come let Us go down and there confuse their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.'

"So the Lord scattered them abroad from there over the face of the whole earth; and they stopped building the city.  Therefore its name was called Babel; because there the Lord confused the language of the whole earth; and from there the Lord scattered them abroad over the face of the whole earth." Genesis 11:5-9

Nimrod was the son of Canaan, the son of Ham, the son of defiance and resentment who bore the curse of God for his father's act of spite.   Nimrod was a hunter, and by some accounts was a leader of great ambition and evil desires, perhaps to vindicate himself and his father in the eyes of the world.  He gathered the nations together to build a tower to the heavens in an effort, not to escape a future flood, but to defy the Lord's express command to scatter and populate the earth.  Yet, God knows His plan and here worked to "nudge" progress.

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:  The tornado victims in "Tornado Alley" in the USA, Oklahoma and Texas especially and for the 90 families who lost loved ones and for those now facing clean up and starting over.  Pray for the volunteers and rescue crews.  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:    Adrian finally contacted me, has been very ill with the treatments, his precious companion dog was badly attacked and as he struggled in his weakness to save his pet, his phone was broken beyond repair cutting him off from contacting anyone. 

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:   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.