"Thus both of the
daughters of Lot were with child by their father. And the first-born bore a son, and called his
name Moab; he is the father of the Moabites to this day. And as for the younger, she also bore a son,
and called his name Ben-ammi; he is the father of the sons of Ammon to this
day."
Genesis 19:36-38
From
the despicable union of the two desperate daughters came two enemy nations, the
worst carnal seduction in the history of Israel (Baal-Peor, Numbers 25) and the
cruellest religious perversion (sacrifice of children, Leviticus 18:21).
Although
the nations that resulted from their selfish choice were generally idolators,
yet even here God worked for His good.
Ruth, a Moabite became one of the ancestors of Jesus, an Amorite woman
was a wife of Solomon and mother of King Rehoboam, who was also in the
ancestral line of Jesus.
"So then, my beloved, just
as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only; but now much more in my
absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is
at work in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure." Philippians 2:12-13
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 is fearful for the
first time as he faces this, hopefully last step in his treatment to replace
his T-cells. First they will kill his
immune system, he will be in isolation in Royal Brisbane Hospital for 4-6 weeks
starting tomorrow. If any of you can help by visiting him, please contact
me. PB
needs a heart-kidney transplant and is waiting in the hospital now.
NEW
PRAYER REQUESTS. Deepak:(who still needs our prayers for his situation) asks
that we please pray for Melanie
Karunaratne, a young mother who has two little boys and is in the
hospital with cancer. Raven - they found a lump under her
arm and are doing further tests. Pray
for Paul R, that his present
challenges will work out and that he would grow his time management
skills. Pray for Milo and Sabine as they travel to Germany, that they are
safe and healthy and accomplish what they need to during the next six weeks.
PRAISE
& THANKSGIVING: Betinna’s husband, Jim (with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia)
has had a good result from the bone marrow transplant and she has asked me to
thank everyone for their faithfulness in prayer.
Isaias is feeling better, yet some of
his family seems also to be unwell now.
Also thank you for the local support Isaias has been given. PNS
is finally recovering and will be here for a visit soon. Thank you, Father for giving me the ability
to get on line again and for this unexpected
time of rest and reflection.
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 PJ
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!
Carla & Paul K for good results from their
business plans. 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.
For
Tarrega, as his hearts
settles and strengthens. For Linda and Ian. For Rob
and his daughter. For Reg. Pray for Annette
and her 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 and individuals suffering from global
financial mismanagement. Pray for the
Catholic Church and that the new Pope
will always put Jesus first.
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