"When the
chief baker saw that he had interpreted favourably, he said to Joseph, 'I also
saw in my dream, and behold, there were three baskets of white bread on my
head; and in the top basket there were some of all sorts of baked food for
Pharaoh, and the birds were eating them out of the basket on my head.'
"Then
Joseph answered and said, 'This is the interpretation: the three baskets are three days; within
three more days Pharaoh will lift up your head from you and will hang you on a
tree; and the birds will eat your flesh off you.'
"Thus it
came about on the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast
for all his servants; and he lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the
head of the chief baker among his servants.
"And he
restored the chief cupbearer to his office, and he put the cup into Pharaoh's
hand; but he hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted to
them. Yet the chief cupbearer did not
remember Joseph, but forgot him." Genesis 40:16-23
To
lift up the head of someone was to give them hope. The baker and the cupbearer are restored to
their positions and think they are fine.
The baker would have disparaged Joseph for frightening, yet he was
hanged. The cupbearer was either too
frightened or too busy celebrating to remember Joseph.
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 through previous entries and see the
hand of our loving Father in action!
URGENT
PRAYER REQUEST: PaulNS's second very important meeting was delayed until today. Please let this be his new project (as the
end of the year approaches, it means "business grinds to a standstill till
February for both Paul and me.) Client
has been sent the proposal for a new two-month project for me, however urgently
need enough funds to cover the next month and a half, if I am able to do this
work.
NEW
PRAYER REQUESTS?
PRAISE
& THANKSGIVING: Kaitlyn (five year old) heart surgery went well and she is
recovering in Cleveland Clinic. Raven - growing stronger from
cancer therapy. Patty, who lost her three year old daughter four years ago
has sent a most amazing letter of thanksgiving.
She is not 100% but says she is around 85%.
Thank
you for continuing to pray for Adrian
- is getting some normal movement back and preparing for more hospital time to
relieve the pain from the damage done to his spine from the cancer. Carlton
(painful bone infections) is feeling a bit better finally.
PRAY
FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: David R losing his eyesight due
to macular degeneration. I hope to go home to see him before he can no longer
see me. For Audley and Beverly’s situation and his new endeavour. For Nancy
who is growing stronger and for Fred
as he cares for her.
Continue
to pray for Scott for mental
and physical healing, God focus and ability to think clearly. Pray for the two surviving sons of Melanie Karunaratne in New
Zealand.
ONGOING
JOB RELATED: Barbara (sister-in-law) that the Lord would encourage her as
she waits for a new project or full time role.
For
PJ that he may find projects
to fill his needs. Please pray for a new
project for me and the wisdom of my
next steps - the end of the month is a brick wall for me now. A 6-12 month project that looks like I will
get won't start till late November.
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!
Isaac's Dad (84 years
old) after a heart attack still needs procedures and for Isaac in the Philippines where his ministry
is searching for the Lord's fruit. Pray
for Milo as he studies in
Germany till February and for his mom, Sabine
as she adjusts to this time away.
Carla &
Paul K
for good results from their business plans.
For Linda and Ian. For Rob
and his daughter. For Reg. Pray for Annette
and her wonderful family. 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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