or search YouTube for the original Left Behind Series
“Thus says the Lord concerning the prophets who lead my people astray; when they have something to bite with their teeth, they cry, ‘Peace,’ but against him who puts nothing in their mouths, they declare holy war.
“Therefore it will be might for you – without vision, and darkness for you – without divination. The sun will go down on the prophets, and the day will become dark over them. The seers will be ashamed and the diviners will be embarrassed.
“’Indeed, they will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from God. On the other hand I am filled with power – with the Spirit of the Lord – and with justice and courage to make known to Jacob his rebellious act, even to Israel his sin.’” Micah 3:5-8
I hope you all either read the book series or saw the original, Christian produced movie series, “Left Behind”. One of the most startling scenes was when the main character runs to the church, realising all born again, followers of Jesus Christ have been Raptured, including his beloved wife.
When he arrives, he stands in the silent and empty church. He hears weeping and steps closer to the pulpit where he finds the pastor of the church, who realises – who has been left behind and that he has only been paying lip service to the Truth and leading his people astray as well. And now what will he do.
Today I challenge you to contact the leader of your church. Call him, write him a letter or send an email to thank him for his courage and faithfulness. There is no job or role that is more dangerous or difficult than that of a pastor who leads a flock of God’s people.
Pray for them that they will always focus their lives and lessons to others on God’s Word. Most of all, pray they have the only saving hope there is because one day the Lord Jesus will Rapture His people away.
Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, who still prays for you each morning. Darlene
PS: As a regular WeakDay Devotion Prayer Warrior, you may have noticed that I have removed all but the new prayer requests from the web/ blog site. It was getting very long and some of the requests were personal. It will only be available through email now, which you can request by sending an email to me at: darlenerichard@gmail.com
PPS: My statement of faith is found by clicking the following link, or cut and paste the link into your Web browser: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com If you wish to find the WeakDay Devotion online, just do a Google Search for “WeakDay Devotion”. (You can read it on your phone that way, too. Or install the Google Blogger App from the app store.)
FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE
· Peter Frith – Works as part of Anglicare as the sole Christian chaplain at a special hospital. The work is very lonely and challenging. Pray for his encouragement, hope and that our loving heavenly Father sends another Christian to work with Peter.
· St Marks Anglican Church Northbridge - Please pray God opens the hearts and minds of those who visit and for those who worship there regularly, pray their hunger for God’s Word grows. Pray for strength, wisdom and healing rest, for those who serve there: Simon Flinders, Pat O'Keeffe, Kathy Notley, Anne Penny and their families.
· Isaias and Judith of Ambassadors for Christ in Philippines – are busily training up workers in ‘His Philippine harvest fields’. This ministry gives so much to so many for so little. To learn more: http://www.afciworld.org (Look for "Nations" then "Philippines").
· Doug McIntosh - an invaluable contributor to my love of Bible study has multiple myelomas and has retired from full time ministry. Please pray for him, his family and the church he has worked so faithfully in, Cornerstone, in Lilburn Georgia.
· Jenny S – Pray others always sense His grace in her. Give her wisdom to seek balance, sustained strength, thriving health, protection and always the right handling of God's Word.
· Audley – please pray for this faithful Bible teacher who has a weekly radio program to spread the Good News in Florida that he would have sustained good health and faithfulness with His Word. Pray God would continue to soothe his grief, from the loss of his beloved wife.
· Elaine and Jim -are now establishing a new ministry in Fiji. Please pray for them as they settle in. I will keep you updated on their mission there.
· Jo and Steve - for their loving example of Christian life and devotion. May their love flourish under His guidance
· Stu and Jo and children, Laura and Jason – Pray for this devoted-to-the-Lord-Jesus-Christ family who are all involved in full-time ministry in NZ. Keep them strong, healthy and resolute.
· Please pray for JB, that our loving Father will constantly and consistently provoke his heart to minister to others.
· Kevin and Sandy Currell (in Melbourne) need your prayers for their ministries and as they prepare to lead a teaching trip to the Holy Lands in March next year.
- The Catholic Church and the Pope, who need our prayers that he will always put Jesus first in all his life and decisions.
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