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“Then Samuel said to Saul, ‘The
Lord sent me to anoint you as king over His people, over Israel; now therefore,
listen to the words of Lord. Thus says
the Lord of hosts, ‘I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he set
himself against him on the way while he was coming up from Egypt.
“’Now go and strike Amalek and
utterly destroy all that he has, and do not spare him; but put to death both man
and woman, child and infant, ox and sheep, camel and donkey.’
“Then Saul summoned the people and
numbered them in Telaim, 200,000 foot soldiers and 10,000 men of Judah. Saul came to the city of Amalek and set an
ambush in the valley.
“Saul said to then Kenites, ‘Go,
depart, go down from among the Amalekites, so that I do not destroy you with
them; for you showed kindness to all the sons of Israel when they came up from
Egypt.’ …
“He captured Agag, the king of the
Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword. But Saul and the people spared Agag and the
best of the sheep, the oxen, the fatlings, the lambs, and all that was good,
and were not willing to destroy them utterly; but everything despised and
worthless, that they utterly destroyed.” I Samuel 15:1-6a, 7-9
God made it very clear what Saul
was to do, yet Saul had a better idea.
The Old Testament is overflowing with these examples. For me, as a youth, when I came to one of
these edicts to kill man, woman, child, animals, etc., I could not help
wondering what God was thinking!
Babies and innocent little animals
for goodness sake! But I’m a grown-up
now and realise that God’s plans aren’t meant to make sense to me, that obeying
can’t be fudged…like being half-pregnant, either you are obedient to His clear
Word or you are not. No halfway.
Today we live with the culmination
of the sins of those who were called to obey in history and had a better
idea. Dear Lord, help us all remember
who You are and that we never hesitate to obey – no matter how difficult it seems
for You are with us every step of the way!
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
- · Grant – Grant’s father just passed away, unexpectantly. He and his wife, Sue, have been caring for both his parents for many years. Both were living in an assisted-living facility. Please pray for strength, compassion and wisdom for Grant as he deals with the practical, personal and emotional issues.
- ·
Patti’s best friend
– her father, a WWII Veteran, just passed away right before his 93rd
birthday. Thankfully, she had a week of
precious time with him and shared: ‘He
is Home on the 4th - precious liberty!’ and that he was looking into her eyes
as she sang hymns to him. She lost her
Mom (88) this past January, too. She had
been travelling back and forth (four hours each way) to care for them for the last
four years. Pray for her comfort and
hope at this time.
- · Robin age 52, recently diagnosed with breast cancer, had her first of a six week series of five-days-a-week radiation treatment last week (after her lumpectomy). Pray for her strength and for those who are supporting her at this time.
- ·
Simon
Flinders (my pastor) and family – are now
on long-service leave. Please pray for the refreshment and
strengthening of family bonds and that the family enjoys time to focus on the
love of their Saviour and all the gifts and blessings He has provided them.
- ·
Jen – my sweet
friend in the UK, doctors found a blood clot. She must rest. Her heart is troubled though, as her precious
companion dog, Honey, is also growing very frail.
- · Doris (my second Mom) - now 100 – has rallied and is back to her enthusiastic-for-the-Lord self. Pray for Patti, her daughter, as she remains so faithful in sacrificing time and making the effort to always demonstrate God’s love to her precious mother. Doris (and her husband, Owen, now waiting for Doris in Heaven) both prayed faithfully to bring me to the foot of the Cross.
- · 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 unexpected and uniting way
during these times of unrest and confusion.
Help hearts settle and rest in Him alone. And let the truth of God’s Word and ways
overcome the drive to destroy our founding values.
- ·
Sergio
– found a job for now but is wearing him out physically. His diabetes is under control and he's found a place to live. Thank you for praying and please do not stop.
- ·
Toron – finishing
his high school studies needs your prayers for continued strength, focus and
confidence, especially with maths.
- Me - The Lord is working out something new right now in my life. Please pray things develop well.
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