“’Hear this, O priests! Give heed, O house of Israel! Listen, O house of the king! For the judgment applies to you, for you have
been a snare at Mizpah and a net spread out on Tabor.
“’The revolters have gone deep
in depravity, but I will chastise all of them.
I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from Me; for now, O Ephraim,
you have played the harlot, Israel has defiled itself. Their deeds will not allow them to return to
their God.
“For a spirit of harlotry is
within them, and they do not know the Lord.
Moreover, the pride of Israel testifies against him, and Israel and Ephraim
stumble in their iniquity; Judah also has stumbled with them.
“’They will go with their
flocks and herds to seek the Lord, but they will not find Him; He has withdrawn
from them. They have dealt treacherously
against the Lord, for they have born illegitimate children. Now the new moon will devour [consume] them with their land.” Hosea
5:7-12
When your day-to-day and
religious leaders have forgotten the way, following them will lead you to
destruction. Stay alert to the direction
your leaders are taking – away from or toward the Truth of Scripture. You will be held responsible for your actions
even when your leaders are leading you to ‘Mizpa or Tabor’ (places of false
worship and turning away from the Lord).
We must not follow them!
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 an android “Google Blogger” app you can download to read
them on your phone.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS and
some UPDATES too!
- · USA – trans-continental storms are pounding the USA creating a very dangerous environment. Pray for the safety and patience of those trapped in these challenging situations. Pray also that 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.
- · 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.
- · 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.
- · 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 something. 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.
- · UPDATE - Patti – faithful daughter of Doris, wife of John. A Proverbs 31 woman, who needs 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.
- · 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 that will 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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