Road Trip, Part 2

“But also some women among us amazed us.  When they were at the tomb early in the morning, and did not find His body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that He was alive.  And some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just exactly as the women also had said; but Him they did not see.’

“And He said to them, ‘O foolish men and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!  Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and to enter into His glory?’  And Beginning with Moses and with all the prophets, He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures.” Luke 24:22-27

Have you ever been reading the Bible or listening to a sermon and suddenly you had a new insight about the words?  Perhaps just one word had an entirely new application!  We’ve all had this happen and this is the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life. 

Here we read about these discouraged disciples and how they simply gave up and were walking away from the Truth because it really didn’t make sense that their Messiah was crucified and died.  The Truth is sometimes difficult to fathom when what we see or are experiencing doesn’t seem to make sense.  But God is managing every minute detail for our good and His glory!

Take care with love, especially His!  Your servant and friend in Christ, who still prays for you each morning.  Darlene

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NEW PRAYER REQUESTS

·        Jen D - My good friend is feeling much better now, but very weak yet.  Please continue to keep her in your prayers for her to fully regain her strength.

·        Five Ways to Pray for the Christians in Sri Lanka: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-bombs-on-easter-sunday - death toll - over 250 died, more than 500 injured Easter morning.  ISIS has claimed responsibility.  Please read the Desiring God link above to know how best to pray for this situation.  Pray more earnestly for Christians who are increasingly being attacked around the world for their choice to follow the risen Jesus Christ. 

·        Pray for any new strangers in your church – Easter brings individuals into your local church that need a warm and encouraging welcome.  Please pray for courage and love.

·        Earthquakes in The Philippines - Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors for Christ in The Philippines) – Isaias returned to home to be greeted by earthquakes and flooding.  Pray for him, his family and their expanding ministry there.  Pray for his safety and travelling mercies.  This ministry gives so much to so many for so little.  To learn more:  http://www.afciworld.org (Top of page:  "Where We Work” > “Asia-Pacific” > "Philippines").

·        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 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.

PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE