[Peter speaking] “’Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know – this Man, delivered up by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death.
“’And God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power. For David says of Him:
“I was always beholding the Lord in my presence. For He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken. Therefore, my heart was glad, and my tongue exulted; moreover, my flesh also will abide in hope because Thou wilt not abandon my soul to Hades, nor allow Thy Holy One to undergo decay. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; Thou wilt make me full of gladness with Thy presence.’”
Acts 2:22-28
“Joseph is one of the most unfairly treated characters in the Bible. […] his announcing of the subject of his dreams may have lacked some subtlety, but […] Dreams were divine revelations about the future of God’s people. […] Joseph has been despised and rejected by his brothers in order that he might ultimately save them
“And, like Jesus, Joseph’s path to exaltation is along the road of suffering, injustice and humiliation. He is falsely accused and condemned. […] what the people meant for evil, God meant for good and ‘the saving of many lives’ (Genesis 50:20)
“Prayer: Sovereign Lord, we bow before your Almighty Power. Thank you for Him who was despised and rejected in order to be our Saviour and King. In the face of trials and temptations, keep us by Your mighty power until that day when we see you face to face. Amen”[1]
Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, who still prays for you each morning. Darlene
PS: Pllease send me any updates for the prayer list.
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NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
· Claudio – Has lost his battle with liver cancer this week. Please pray for Elea, his wife, who loved him through this horrible experience and had so little time with him, that the Lord will shine through the sadness of her loss and that she finds His comfort surrounding her now.
· UPDATE: Scott, just started a new job. Praise the Lord. Thank you for praying for him. Please continue your prayers for him to seek a relationship with the Lord for himself and his children.
· 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 this month. Pray for their safety.
· UPDATE - Sue Furbee and husband, Sam – They both thank you for your faithful prayers. The stem cell procedure has not yet shown any positive affect. They remain hopeful and were told it could take up to six months. Please keep praying for her recovery and comfort; and for Sam’s strength as he goes through this with his beloved. See more about this and how to contribute to the high costs, visit their GoFundMe page at: https://www.gofundme.com/sue-furbee
· 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 in You alone.
· 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.
· Toron – finishing his high school studies and needing strength, focus and confidence, especially with maths.
[1] © 2017, Michael Raiter, Shadows of the Cross, Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament, Anglican Youthworks.
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