A Weakend
Assignment for you. Watch this:
or search YouTube for ‘The Chosen’
“’The Lord will bring a nation
against you from afar, from the end of the earth, as the eagle swoops down, a
nation whose language you shall not understand, a nation of fierce countenance
who will have no respect for the old, nor show favour to the young.
“’Moreover, it shall eat [consume] the
offspring of your herd and the produce of your ground until you are destroyed,
who also leaves you no grain, new wine, or oil, nor the increase of your herd
of the young of your flock until they have caused you to perish.
“’It shall besiege you in all your
towns until your high and fortified walls in which you trusted come down throughout
your land, and it shall besiege you in all your towns throughout your land
which the Lord your God has given you.’” Deuteronomy 28:49-52
I’m reading a new book called, It’s
Not What You Think[1], and combined with
watching a new film series recently (The Chosen – see the link above) it reminded
me of how important it is to contextualise the life and death of Jesus in His
Jewishness.
The Old Testament repeatedly
reminds us of the futility of trying to keep the rules and be good enough to
get to heaven. It illustrates the man’s constant
desire to break any rules and the breadth and depth of God’s hatred and
punishment in response.
Contrasting His anger and hatred of
sin, with the breadth and depth of His love for us, is critical. You see, God is bound by His word to punish
sin with death (remember the Garden?).
The only acceptable payment for our sin comes from asking Jesus to pay
for them for us.
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, started radiation today (as a follow up to her lumpectomy). She will have treatment five-days a week for six weeks.
- ·
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.
- ·
BABY VIVIAN – Passed
away after being born prematurely (25 weeks). Please pray for her parents as
they walk through this valley.
- ·
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 – is sleeping more now and growing harder than before to awaken. 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 an 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.
PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE
[1] © 2015 Bethke, Jefferson, It’s
Not What You Think – Why Chrisitanity is About So Much More Than Going to
Heaven When You Die, published by Nelson Books.
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