“Is the axe to boast itself over
the one who chops with it? Is the saw to
exalt itself over the one who wields it?
That would be like a club wielding those who lift it, or like a rod
lifting him who is not wood.
“Therefore the Lord, the God of
hosts, will send a wasting disease among his stout warriors; and under his
glory a fire will be kindled like a burning flame. And the light of Israel will become a fire
and his Holy One a flame, and it will burn and devour [consume] his thorns and his briars in a single day.
“And He will destroy the glory of his forests and of his
fruitful garden, both soul and body, and
it will be as when a sick man wastes away.
And the rest of the trees of his forest will be so small in number that
a child could write them down.” Isaiah 10:15-19
Like yesterday’s passage, God is
using symbolism here to express an important message to His children: No instrument or tool accomplishes the
purpose for which it was sent without a greater Power controlling it.
The Assyrians were a tool in God’s
hands, but they failed to recognise and acknowledge His greatness. When a tool boasts of greater power than the
One who uses it, it is in danger of being discarded or destroyed. We too are useful in His hands but only when
we allow God to use 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
- ·
Gary McQ – will have major heart surgery (quadruple valve
replacement) soon. Pray he is surrounded
by family and friends as he goes through this journey. Pray for his strength, courage and for his
heart to be at peace, as the Lord guides the hands of the surgeons and other health
carers to repair his physical heart.
- ·
Fred – has returned home safely from his trek across the USA with new insights
and determinations.
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New Life Art Show – Please pray for this event (from October 9-12) hosted by
the Jesus Club to support God’s work in people with intellectual disabilities.
- ·
Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just broken and she needs prayers to
travel through this journey.
- ·
Tracey – after nearly three years of helping to lead a project, this will be
Tracey’s last week. Please pray for her
continued grace and that she decides well on her next step.
- ·
Ray’s Dad - (Ray Sr.) struggling through the
aftermath of cancer treatment. Pray the
Lord will touch Ray Sr.’s heart so he reaches out for the only hand that can
save him -- the compassionate Lord Jesus.
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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 Bible-based values.
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