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Christ by artist Danny Hahlbohm
“Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? For He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of parched ground’ He has no stately form or majesty that we should look upon Him, nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him.” Isaiah 53:1-2
“And it came about that while they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her first-born Son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:6-7
This collection of paintings is by Danny Hahlbahm. He has a gift that helps us ‘feel’ the love of Christ. Although, of course, no one knows what Jesus looked like -- “no stately form or majesty” – seems inadequate. Yet each of us has an image in our minds of what He looks like for us. And that is so personal and special!
On 6 March this year (2019), Lent begins. My church is using a book, called Shadows of the Cross to share the experience and I want to share an impression of these sweet 40 devotions with you.
I hope you will join me on this journey and prepare your heart for Easter in a new way. For the time being, we will walk slowly through Isaiah 53 together.
Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, who still prays for you each morning. Darlene
PS: Please send me any updates for the prayer list.
PPS: Find my statement of faith by clicking or cut and paste this link into your Web browser: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com You can find the WeakDay Devotion online. Do a Google Search for “WeakDay Devotion.” (Also, there is a “Google Blogger” App you can download to read them on your phone.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS?
· Barbara – had a PET scan last week as they complete a thorough diagnostic battery of test. She now awaits the results. Thank you and thank you for praying for Tim who supports her daily.
· USA – that the Lord would demonstrate His power in an unexpected and uniting way during these times of unrest and confusion. Help hearts settle and rest on You alone.
· Edna – no updates on how the wife of the staff evangelist (Philippines Ambassadors for Christ is feeling now. (see below ‘full-time service’). They need your prayers for the restoration of her health, the wisdom of the doctors and that the Lord provides for their growing financial needs.
· Sergio – lost his job and now looking again. He was recently diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes. Was living with his brother, but has been asked to move out, leaving him homeless.
· Claudio – Has had a disappointing setback and needs prayers for encouragement in his battle with liver cancer. Pray for his health carers to be compassionate and wise and for Elea, his wife, that she has the extra strength and hope to hold his hand through this.
· Sue Furbee and husband, Sam – no updates. Please keep praying for her recovery and for Sam’s care and devotion. For more information and to contribute to the high costs of the procedures visit their GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/sue-furbee
· Toron – finishing his high school studies and needing strength, focus and confidence, especially with maths.
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