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“Therefore, the Lord Himself
will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin
will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.”
Isaiah 7:14
“Now in the sixth month the
angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee, called Nazareth, to a
virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and
the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming
in, he said to her, ‘Hail, favoured one!
The Lord is with you.’
“But she was greatly troubled
at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this might
be. And the angel said to her, ‘Do not
be afraid, Mary; for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb,
and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus.’” Luke 1-26-31
Almah is used only nine times in
Scripture to mean virgin, a woman who has not born a child. In Matthew it states Mary was a virgin and
maiden to emphasise she had never been with a man.
Like many of the prophecies of
Jesus’ coming, some scholars of Scripture saw this prophecy as referring to a
closer time. In Isaiah’s time this
prophecy was fulfilled when a young, unmarried woman, married and had a son and
within three years the two invading kings were destroyed.
But some scholars would have
wondered if there was not something more God was pointing to, especially as
Jesus’ ministry began. It is easy to
assume we understand something because we read something. But the Holy Spirit is the only One we can
rely on to teach us the Truth as found in Scripture.
Take care with love, especially
His! Your servant and friend in Christ,
who still prays for you each morning.
Darlene
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NEW PRAYER REQUESTS and UPDATES
- · URGENT -USA - Pray the Lord would demonstrate His power in unexpected and uniting ways during these times of unrest and confusion. Help hearts settle and rest in Him alone. Let the truth of God’s Word and ways overcome the drive to destroy our founding, Bible-based values.
- · FIRES IN AUSTRALIA – continuing to struggle through historic ‘dust bowl’ droughts, Australia is now battling seemingly never-ending fires. The loss of dwellings, animals and the tragedy that accompanies this, continues. Please pray for God’s mercy on this dry and sunburnt and burning land!
- · Chris H – suddenly lost his sister (the last of his family) last Sunday. Please hold him up with prayers as he walks through this time of change and pain.
- · Savannah – fifteen-year-old granddaughter of Cliff and Beth, is suffering from a psychological disorder that is difficult to treat and could lead to very serious consequences. She NEEDS all the prayers that can be said on her behalf.
- · Christine’s husband – broke his arm and wrist and is home recovering. Pray during this time that the Lord will speak to him through his loving wife and that they will have a Christ-centred relationship and family.
- · Doris (My Second Mom) – will be 101 on 22 December – 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 from age 12.
- · UPDATE -Yalawe – developed sepsis and they were unable to operate. He is now on antibiotics until he can have the surgery. Please pray for his full recovery and that his health providers and family would be extra gentle with him.
- · SJ – as he struggles with circumstances he did not anticipate. Pray for his willingness to grow through this dark time and for wisdom of his counsellors. Pray for his ability to rest and forgive himself.
- · Deepak – thanks you for your prayers and has seen the Lord’s hand in his life in many new ways. His business is growing and now he needs time to consider his next steps. Pray he stays close to the Lord in all his busyness.
- · UPDATE - Lachlan – thanks you for praying for him. He has completed his seminary studies and now urgently needs to find housing for himself and his three children.
- · Paul –Pray for his ongoing resilience and that the Lord would allow him to find a role. He’s been unemployed since 2010. 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 stays here.
- · UPDATE - Patti – faithful daughter of Doris, wife of John is unwell and resting at home. A Proverbs 31 woman, who needs strength, energy and the ability to prioritise with grace and resolve. Pray she grows in confidence and learns that ‘no’ is a perfectly acceptable response. Pray she enjoy precious time with John.
- · Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just broken, and she needs prayers to travel through this journey.
- · Tracey – Pray Tracey finds a new role to satisfy her and allow her to grow and share her skills and wisdom.
- · Me – Please pray for the Lord to provide a new project for me.
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