“Then a man of God came to Eli and
said to him, ‘Thus says the Lord, ‘Did I not indeed reveal Myself to the house
of your father when they were in Egypt in bondage to Pharaoh’s house?
“’ Did I not choose them from all
the tribes of Israel to be My priests, to go up to My altar, to burn incense,
to carry an ephod before Me; and did I not give to the house of your father all
the fire offerings of the sons of Israel?
“’ Why do you kick at My sacrifice
and at My offering which I have commanded in My dwelling, and honour your
sons above Me, by making yourselves fat
with the choicest of every offering of My people Israel?’
“Therefore the Lord God of Israel
declares, ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father should
walk before Me forever’ but now the Lord declares, ‘Far be it from Me – for those
who honour Me I will honour, and those who despise Me will be lightly
esteemed.
“’ Yet I will not cut off every man
of yours from My altar so that your eyes will fail from weeping [consume your eyes] and
your soul grieve, and all the increase of your house will die in the prime of
life.’” I Samuel 2:27-30, 33
God’s Word helps us ‘get the
message’ that God is no fool! He does
not long indulge those who purposefully disobey Him. The situation in I Samuel, was deeply
disappointing because the offenders were His priests.
These priests thought they had
license to do what they wanted and had disrespected their role in serving God
and the people of Israel. Thus, God made
a strong decision to ensure the purity of His purpose and will. God’s plan and purposes are never thwarted by
our disobedience and His plans work out for our good and His glory EVERY
time!
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
– 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.
- Me - The Lord is working out something new right now in my life. Please pray things develop well.
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