God and Moses have been talking
for a while now atop of Mt Sinai and He has shared His Ten Commandments, yet God
is not finished:
“All the people perceived the thunder and the lightning flashes and the
sound of the trumpet and the mountain smoking; and when the people saw it, they
trembled and stood at a distance. Then
they said to Moses, ‘Speak to us yourself and we will listen; but let not God
speak to us, or we will die.’” Exodus 20:18-19
Moses begins to share more of God’s
ordinances and He gets to the part about care for the land:
“’You
shall sow your land for six years and gather in its yield, but on the seventh
year you shall let it rest and lie fallow, so that the needy of your people may
eat; and whatever they leave the beast of the field may eat [consume].
You are to do the same with your
vineyard and your olive grove.’” Exodus 23:11
Just think of that! Can you IMAGINE what this world would be like
if every seventh year farmers let their land rest, if the needy could eat
whatever is left over and even the animals could eat their fill.
It would take so much faith in God
and His ability to provide. It would
take trust that He cares enough to provide.
Most of all, His provision would be a brilliant example to pre-believers
of His plan for His world.
Instead, greed and overworking of
the land, pulling down trees and destroying animals’ habitat and food sources
continues in sheer determined disobedience to God’s order. No wonder the earth is so ‘ill’ and
unproductive!
Take care with love, especially
His! Your servant and friend in Christ,
who still prays for you each morning.
Darlene
PS: Please send your prayer updates and please pray for this
ministry. This marks the 20th
year of endeavouring to serve others in His name and offer a smattering of
Scripture daily. 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 by
doing 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
·
Horrible
storms in the USA - Please
pray for all those affected by the violent and damaging weather patterns roaring
through the USA, and all the rescue workers and those providing aid and
shelter.
·
Update
- Robin age 52, recently diagnosed with breast cancer in her lymph nodes had a
lumpectomy last Wednesday. The doctors
report said the lump had good margins and she will find out Thursday about the
lymph nodes. Please pray for her and her family during this long process.
·
Pray
for Bun – please pray a discipler to come alongside him and that he also finds a
good, male, Christian counsellor to help.
·
Pray
for any new strangers in your church – Holidays, such as Easter, bring individuals into the church who
need a warm and encouraging welcome.
Please pray for personal courage and love.
·
Paul
–Has not had paying work since 2010. Please
pray for his ongoing resilience and that the Lord would allow him to be
successful with a role. I know the Lord
is watching over him because of your prayers.
Most of all, pray his heart melts enough for the Truth to touch him
where it hurts. Pray for my wisdom and
patience as he continues to stay here.
·
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 Him alone.
·
Sergio
– lost his job and is 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 needs your prayers for continued strength, focus and
confidence, especially with maths.
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