“As
for you also, because of the blood of My covenant with you, I have set your
prisoners free from the waterless pit.
Return to the stronghold, O prisoners who have the hope; this very day I
am declaring that I will restore double to you.
For I will bend Judah as My bow, I will fill the bow with Ephraim. And I will stir up your sons, O Zion, against
your sons, O Greece; and I will make you like a warrior’s sword.
“Then
the Lord will appear over them, and His arrow will go forth like lightening;
and the Lord God will blow the trumpet, and will march in the storm winds of
the south. The Lord of hosts will defend
them. And they will devour [consume] and trample on the sling stones; and
they will drink and be boisterous as with wine; and they will be filled like a
sacrificial basin, drenched like the corners of the altar.
“And
the Lord their God will save them in that day as the flock of His people; for
they are as the stones of a crown, sparkling in His land. For what comeliness and beauty will be
theirs! Grain will make the young men flourish,
and new wine the virgin.” Zechariah 9:11-17
“And
according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with the
blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” Hebrews 9:22
The
prophet, Zechariah, spoke most of the Messiah to come. Jesus Christ will bring utter and divine
deliverance on the day of His return to earth.
Until that time, no matter how difficult life seems, God will care for
His children as a shepherd cares for his flock.
Why
would the prophet use the terms of sparkling jewels? Those who accept the gracious gift of Jesus’
sacrifice, often seem to sparkle like jewels in a crown – especially noticeable
when the world is so muddled and lost.
This is just one way God uses us to attract others to Him.
“But
do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord, one
day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow about His promise, as
some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish
but for all to come to repentance. But
the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away
with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth
and its works will be burned up.”
II Peter 3:8-10
Take
care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, who
still prays for you each morning. Darlene
PS:
My statement of faith: 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 UPDATES
(NOTE:
Words underlined have a link embedded to provide more details)
Urgent – IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE CORONA VIRUS – spreading
throughout the world and more rapidly than imagined. Please pray for the health care workers,
those trying to contain the spread and most importantly those who contract the
virus – that they are wise and take precautions to protect others.
- Today in 20 countries
- 6171 confirmed cases
- 133 deaths reported
- New – Norm C – had a surgical procedure last Thursday.
Please pray for his recovery, the watchfulness of the health care
providers and his family.
- NEW UPDATE - Baby Jolie – 11 months old, in critical
condition, struggling for life with meningitis and kidney
failure. Had surgery to remove dead muscle tissue on her leg. Now they wait to see how she will
respond, but at least they did not have to amputate. Pray her health carers have wisdom and
compassion, her parents have patience and peace and that the Lord provides
a miracle of healing for this child.
Please keep praying. Family
so grateful for all the prayers.
- URGENT - Carla’s sister Jackie – diagnosed
with stage four pancreatic cancer and endocrine tumour. She is in severe abdominal pain, with a
blood clot in her pancreas. Pray
for traveling mercies for Carla as she goes to be with her in Canada. Pray for the doctors and health carers
and for those who love and will support her through this difficult time.
- Savannah – 15-year-old granddaughter of Cliff and Beth, diagnosed with a difficult
to treat, psychological disorder that could lead to very serious
consequences. New meds seem to be helping. Her time of recovery is long but there is
progress with this brain injury. Pray for her attitude, wisdom for her
health carers, patience for her parents and complete healing.
- Peyton – 17-year old granddaughter of Jeff and Rachael, a
professional dancer for 14 years.
Her foot is healing properly, and she is out of the boot. She needs rehab to help with strength
and muscle loss but will be cleared to dance in a couple of weeks. Pray for complete healing, peace and
patience while she heals.
- UPDATE - An Overview of the Bushfires in Australia –- The
fires are moving south and threatening
the capital of Australia.
Estimates: 28 dead
and up to a Billion animals lost. Pray for the more-than 2,500
firefighters, those providing care and shelter for those who have lost
everything, and wisdom for those still in the path of the fires, for mercy
on the animals and the ongoing tragedy that accompanies this. Please
pray God’s hand of love and compassion is demonstrated by His people as
this tragedy continues!
- USA President Donald Trump – It is
our responsibility as Christians to remember God has a plan through this
man. If you doubt the importance of his appointment, just look at
how much antagonism there is against him. Surely Satan is NOT happy
and means to thwart God’s plan. Pray someone helps President Trump
understand the true meaning of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ,
that he will have a driving hunger to read God’s Word for himself and that
God sends a Bible-believing Christian to regularly disciple him in the
Truth and that God shuts the mouths of the false prophets who circle
around him.
- 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.
- 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
and that my laptop can be fixed quickly.
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