“’It will be, that the nation or the kingdom which will not serve him, Nebuchadnezzar
king of Babylon, and which will not put its neck under the yoke of the king of
Babylon, I will punish that nation with the sword, with famine and with
pestilence,’ declares the Lord, ‘until I have destroyed [consumed] it by his hand.
“’But as for you, do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your
dreamers, your soothsayers or your sorcerers who speak to you, saying, ‘You
will not serve the king of Babylon.’ For
they prophesy a lie to you in order to remove you far from your land; and I
will drive you out and you will perish.
"'But the nation which will bring its neck under the yoke of the king of
Babylon and serve him, I will let remain on its land, ‘ declares the Lord, ‘and
they will till it and dwell in it.’
“’I spoke words like all these to Zedekiah king of Judah, saying, ‘Bring
your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon and serve him and his people,
and live!’” Jeremiah
27:8-12
Zedekiah the king of Judah was under siege by the king of Babylon. His prophets, soothsayers and wise men were
advising him to not give in, to fight. Yet,
only Jeremiah was sent from God to protect the people of Judah, but they had to
obey and submit. It was not the message
the king wanted to hear! Yet, it was the
advice that would preserve the people.
Have you ever asked someone their opinion about something important to
you (or others you care about) only to realise you don’t really like their
ideas? Then you go find someone else to
give you another opinion? Most of us
have. Choosing our counsellors well is
critical for our protection and growth.
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 and some UPDATES too!
- ·
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.
- ·
UPDATE
- Scott – Scott’s wife
abandoned him and this two children Sophia (10) and Grady (8) a couple of years
ago and he has proved to be a caring and loving single father to them. Recently, he began dating a wonderful
Christian woman and is very happy.
Please continue to pray he seeks the Lord for himself and his children.
- · Yalawe – diagnosed with lymphoma and who has been under various and vigorous treatment for nearly a year now, returns to the hospital for more surgery this week (15 October). Please pray for his full recovery and that his health providers and family would be extra gentle with him.
- ·
Jen – my sweet friend in the UK— recovering
from the loss of her beloved companion dog, Honey and a variety of health
challenges. Pray she rests well and that
her health care providers are skilful, wise and compassionate. Pray also for her neighbour, Pat who has been like a sister to her during this
difficult time.
- · SJ – as he struggles with circumstances
he did not anticipate. Pray for his
willingness, for wisdom of his counsellors as he wanders through this dark
time. Pray for his ability to rest and forgive himself.
- ·
Annette and Lyle – Pray for travelling
mercies as they begin the next phase of their wonderful lives together and for
good health and a love that continues to bind them and their family together.
- ·
UPDATE
- Patti – faithful daughter of Doris,
wife of John. A Proverbs 31 woman, who
need strength, energy and the ability to prioritise with grace and
resolve. Pray she will grow in
confidence to say ‘no’ sometimes and enjoy a new season of serving her husband.
- ·
UPDATE
Sarah – Her mother thanks you for your faithful prayers. She is still wandering around looking for
herself and trying to avoid family. Pray
the Lord grabs her hand and brings her back to reality soon and that her family
trusts the Lord more to know He has a plan for her.
- · Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just
broken and she needs prayers to travel through this journey.
- ·
UPDATE
- Adrian - (Julia’s son now 8 years old and in 3rd
grade) Is in a special program at school for 1/2 days but refuses to do any
work involving writing/ spelling or learning new things from his teachers.
Still displaying some symptoms of autism.
- · Tracey – Pray Tracey finds a new role that
will satisfy her and allow her to grow and share her skills and wisdom.
- · UPDATE Robin - age 52, completed breast cancer treatment and seems to be doing well. She is thankful for your prayers and asks you to continue praying for full recovery and for blessings for those who are supporting her.
- · UPDATE Robin - age 52, completed breast cancer treatment and seems to be doing well. She is thankful for your prayers and asks you to continue praying for full recovery and for blessings for those who are supporting her.
- ·
UPDATE - Patti’s Best Friend – earlier this year lost both her
parents within six months after years of caring for them. Pray her life begins to settle and that she
focuses now on her own family and that she and her husband enjoy a few weeks in
Florida together.
- ·
UPDATE
- Julia – (Patti’s daughter)
now teaching half-time to ensure her physical and emotional health (still
dealing with symptoms from a concussion over a year ago). It gives her more time to be with her two
children (ages 5 and 8), both of whom have challenges. Pray for her strength, patience and resolute
heart as she helps her children grow up.
- · Me – Will continue to lead the Bible study at work as long as the Lord allows on Thursday afternoons. There are a variety of individuals who attended and all with a hunger to learn more about God’s Word! Pray for my wisdom to share the Word for His glory.
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