“’The Lord will bring on you, on
your people, and on your father’s house such days as have never come since the
day that Ephraim separated from Judah, the king of Assyria. In that day the Lord will whistle for the fly
that is in the remotest part of the river of Egypt and for the bee that is in
the land of Assyria.
“’They will come and settle on the
steep ravines, on the ledges of the cliffs, on all the thorn bushes and on all
the watering places. In that day the
Lord will shave with a razor, hired from regions beyond the Euphrates (that is,
with the king of Assyria), the head and the hair of the legs;; and it will also
remove [consume] the beard.’” Isaiah 7:17-20
Flies represent the overwhelming swarms
of soldiers who came from Egypt when Judah called (they had a hidden motive and
evil intent). The bees represent the vicious
swarms of Assyrian soldiers. Together
they symbolise God’s judgment on Judah and Israel.
Judah would experience deprivation
and humiliation. The final straw was how
Assyria, like a razor, shaved Judah clean (an act that symbolised a sign of
humiliation and deep distress.
You see Judah and Israel had
repeatedly turned away from God. Their
kings polluted the thinking of the people and distracted them from true
worship. Yet, God called them back
repeatedly and with creative ways of drawing their attention back to trusting in
Him. Seems to be a pattern we all share
in.
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
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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.
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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.
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Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just broken and she needs prayers to
travel through this journey.
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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.
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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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