Please take five minutes and 40 seconds to watch this video.
It will remind you of your own salvation; most
of all,
it will help you learn the tools you need to share your faith with another.
Do not let an opportunity to share Jesus
Christ with someone
because you are not prepared with the basics!
"And the sixth angel sounded,
and I heard a voice from the four horns
of the golden altar which is before God, one saying to the sixth angel who had
the trumpet, 'Release the four angels who are bound at the great river
Euphrates.'
"And the four angels who had
been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that
they might kill a third of mankind. And
the number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the
number of them."
Revelation 9:13-16
"'But I gave you also cleanness
of teeth in all your cities, and lack of bread in all your places, yet you have
not returned to Me.' declares the Lord, 'And furthermore, I withheld the rain
from you while there were still three months until harvest.
"I smote you with scorching wind
and mildew; and the caterpillar was devouring your many gardens and vineyards,
fig trees and olive trees; yet you have not returned to Me,' declares the Lord.
"'I sent a plague among you
after the manner of Egypt; I slew your young men by the sword along with your
captured horses, and I made the stench of your camp rise up in your nostrils;
yet you have not returned to Me,' declares the Lord." Amos 4:6-12
I used to love this passage because of the reference to the
two hundred million fighting men and would search for statistics for the
countries with that big an army. It was either
China or Russia.
However, we can get distracted by the vague and suggestive
details of Revelation, and miss the purpose of the book itself. That is to bring us into line with the will
of the Lord Jesus Christ as He fights and works to bring others into His family
by saving grace.
Our part in this REAL war is critical....will you take time to
review how you might share your faith with someone this week?
Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, who prays
for you each morning, Darlene
URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
- · Brody - Update: 1st Surgery went well. The second surgery which is more involved with skin grafts etc. won't be done until maybe Friday or later. Please continue to pray for him, his physicians and carers; and for Trish, his wife-to-be, as they are planning their wedding. Let this strengthen their commitment to Christ and to each other.
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· David R - swill spend the entire day in the hospital this Wednesday for some difficult diagnostic tests and needs many prayers to keep him calm and focused on the Lord holding him.· Matt - Heidi's brother has been in and out of Intensive Care again and is fighting a significant viral infection in his throat and other parts of his body, now identified and not strep.· Sergio - his search for a new job. Pray he will find something that allows him to use his immense talent and skills. He is in Mexico City and the work there, for graphic designers, is rare.· Fin - his lifetime friend and housemate passed away yesterday from an extended cancer. Pray for his family, friends and Fin.· Paul - Goes on two interviews this week. I am concerned for him. Pray he does not lose heart. He has not had work since 2012!!.· Me - received a call yesterday and have been asked to meet the client. In the meantime, as the Lord does, seems another project is also looming. Please cover me in prayer that I trust in His all knowing hands and will.
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING
- · Adrian - will not have to have his entire shoulder replaced which is great news. I've not heard progress on when the surgery will be performed. He seems focused on finding a new place to move. Pray others come to help him and that he does not overdo. Pray for his little companion dog, Toby to remain healthy; without him I think Adrian would give up.
- · Fion - the dust from the death of his father is settling, but Fion's heart will be tender for a long time yet. Continue to pray for his mother please.
- · BG - Is relieved there is a diagnosis of his massive headaches and awaits to begin treatment. Keep praying for wisdom and compassion in his health care providers and specialists.
- · Heidi - starts her new role on Tuesday this week and is very excited and thankful that God arranged this for her.
- · Raven - no signs of new cancer AND she shared this to thank you for praying: "Tomorrow is a day I will not be going to work and just enjoying time with my youngest girl! First time I have taken a non-cancer-treatment-related day off in ohhh seven years or more ...Feels like I am skipping school!"
NEW PRAYER REQUEST
- · FW - needs strength and resolve to keep focused and safe. Please pray for his parents Dave and Alice who will be moving to assisted living that they will have peace with this.
- · Pray I have the energy and focus to complete the updating of a new Kindle: Where is Christ in America? -- a special series written in 2003 for such a time as this.
PRAY FOR THE WORLD
- · That the Lord's hand is dramatically apparent in the lives of all who receive and read these devotions. That His mighty works will be worked out in each life for His purposes and glory in surprising and wonderful ways!
- · For Christ-centred, Bible-based revival in the USA and religious freedom for Christians wherever they may be.
- · Pray for the many individuals in Singapore, China, Russia, India and Alaska who are regularly reading the WeakDay Devotion on-line. The blog seems to be gathering an audience in unexpected and mysterious geographic locations.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH
HEALTH CONCERNS
- · My brother, Tim, with COPD (Cardio-Obstructive Pulmonary Artery Disease), that he has patience and wisdom to help him manage his health and the limitations to his breathing.
- · Please pray for Rik, receiving specialist treatment for Lyme's Disease.
- · Adrian asks: "Pray for my friend, Chester with pancreatic cancer - for energy, strength and resolve as he deals with a worldly system that continues to abuse him; and that someone will come share Christ with him soon."
ONGOING PRAYER
- · For Fred as he deals with life without his beloved wife. Please pray for the recognition of how his life will be fulfilled now.
- · Shan needs clarity of purpose and direction for his ministry and he and Gemma need special prayer as they plan their wedding.
- · Pray for Toron, who at 18, is needing encouragement, care and direction.
- · Fion: He is working far too many hours. Pray the organisation he works with will improve conditions for him.
- · Hans is waiting for a place in a new training clinic (which may take up to 6 months). Pray he finds Christian companions and leaders wherever he is.
- · Deepak - has been doing a lot of overseas travelling in the past couple of weeks and needs to get rest and time to plan the next steps of his business.
- · Keep praying for the two unsaved women in Jo's Bible class: Angie and Liz.
- · There has been no update to numerous follow-ups regarding Wezley an 18-year old who lost her way. The Lord knows where she is, just keep praying for her that she turns to Him.
- · Bettina for additional strength and wisdom.
FOR THOSE IN FULL TIME
SERVICE
- · Audley and Beverly (stroke survivor) for help with their situation and his return to ministry.
- · Stu and Jo and their grown children, Laura and Jason - a family serving in full-time ministry in New Zealand. Keep them strong, healthy and resolute.
- · Isaias and Judith in the Philippines. Pray our Father continues to keep them strong and safe and that they find balance. They give so much to so many for so little. Take a moment to learn more about their tireless ministry: Go to: http://www.afciworld.org Look for "Nations" then click "Philippines".
- · Please pray for my good friend, JB, that our loving Father provides him with ample opportunity to continue his ministry.
- · Buddy and Susan Smith and Kevin and Sandy Currell need your prayers for their ministries in Australia.
- · The Catholic Church and the new Pope need your prayers that he will always put Jesus first in all his decisions.
SOMETHING NEW FOR
PRAYER WARRIORS
- · Elaine and Jim, wonderful friends of mine in Hong Kong have begun an online church with a special prayer room that is open 24/7. There are a small army of dedicated prayer warriors waiting to pray with you. Please pray for them and go here to learn more: Https://www.thelittlechurchworld.org/prayer-room
ADDITIONAL PRAYER
REQUESTS
- · Linda and Ian, Rob and his daughter, Reg, Annette and Lyle, Carla and Paul, Jeff and Rachael and their wonderful families. Grateful thanks for their practical support and encouragement over many years.
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