Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Did you SEE the Ground Open Up!





or search YouTube for:
Joey+Rory - How Great Thou Art (Live)

Lots of people died because of Korah’s jealousy and ambition.  God opened the ground under them and their families and the Israelites were obviously in awe of God for the moment.  I say for the moment because right after, this is what happened:

“But on the next day all the congregation of the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron, saying, ‘You are the ones who have caused the death of the Lord’s people.’

“It came about, however, when the congregation had assembled against Moses and Aaron, that they turned toward the tent of meeting, and behold, the cloud covered it and the glory of the Lord appeared. 

“Then Moses and Aaron came to the front of the tent of meeting, and the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Get away from among this congregation, that I may consume them instantly.’” Numbers 16:41-45

Wow!  You would think that if people witnessed the death of 250 families by the ground opening up beneath them and fire consuming all they had that they would want to obey God.  Or for that matter after the flood.  Perhaps when Abraham was a father at 99.  Or how about those notorious brothers finding Joseph alive.  You probably have a favourite. 

The entire Bible is FILLED to overflowing with incidents of individuals choosing to do what is right in their own eyes rather than obey God.  No wonder God had to create a new way for His beloved children to be saved from the consequences of their sin! 

Our sin is instinctive, addictive and ever-present in our hearts….even the most well-intentioned of us cannot go through a day conscious without straying.  How great and how compassionate and loving our great God is.

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

PS:  Please pray for this ministry.  This is the 20th year of endeavouring to serve others in His name to 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

·        Update - Robin age 52, recently diagnosed with breast cancer.  The surgeon took 16 lymph nodes, only two were positive and he got all the cancer. Now it’s up to other doctor to decide treatment.  Not out of woods yet, but at least it's not spread Please keep praying for her and her family during this long process. 
·        Doris (my second Mom) - now 100 – has fallen twice in the past few weeks and hit her head hard both times.  Praise the Lord there were no broken bones or concussion.  She is very sore though and starting PT & OT therapy again. She lost one of her new hearing aids in one  of the falls, too.
·        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.

PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE

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