“Thus says the Lord, ‘For
three transgressions of Moab and for four I will not revoke its punishment,
because he burned the bones of the king of Edom to lime. So I will send the fire upon Moab, and it
will consume the
citadels of Kerioth; and Moab will die amid tumult, with war cries and the
sound of a trumpet. I will also cut off
the judge from her midst, and slay all her princes with him,’ says the Lord.”
Amos 2:1-3
“Lot went up from Zoar, and
stayed in the mountains, and his two daughters with him; for he was afraid to
stay in Zoar; and he stayed in a cave, he and his two daughters. Then the firstborn said to the younger,
“‘Our father is old, and there
is not a man on earth to come in to us after the manner of the earth. Come, let us make our father drink wine, and
let us lie with him that we may preserve our family through our father.’ So they made their father drink wine that
night, and the firstborn went in and lay with her father; and he did not know
when she lay down or when she arose.
“On the following day, the
firstborn said to the younger, ‘Behold I lay last night with my father; let us
make him drink wine tonight also, then
you go in and lie with him, that we may preserve our family through our father.’ So they made their father drink wine that
night also and the younger arose and lay with him; and he did not know when she
lay down or when she arose.
“Thus both daughters of Lot
were with child by their father. The
firstborn bore a son and called his name Moab; he is the father of the Moabites
to this day. As for the younger, she
bore a son and called his name Ben-ammi; he is the father of the sons of Ammon
to this day.” Genesis 19-30-38
The Moabites and Ammonites were
the offspring of Lot from the sin of incest by his two daughters. (Both tribes were fierce enemies of Israel
and Israel was never able to conquer them).
Lot had not found suitable mates for his daughters.
By the time they were forced to
flee the city with their father they had already become accustomed to the
sinful ways and morals there. Hiding in
this cave they became desperate, deceitful and determined to have what they
wanted. It is a danger for us all … the
likelihood to sin when we are desperate for what we feel we must have and can’t
wait for. And there is always a price to
pay.
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 is here: 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
- · 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 - Carla’s sister Jackie – diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Pray for Carla as she rushes to be with her in Canada and for those who love and will support her through this difficult time.
- · Baby Jolie – 11 months old, struggling for life with meningitis and kidney failure. 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.
- · Patti – faithful daughter of Doris, wife of John -- a Proverbs 31 woman. Pray for: her health, strength and wisdom; that she will take quality time to fully refresh; that she focuses on what is pleasing to the Lord and eliminates unnecessary distractions from His will.
- · Audley M – is thankful the Lord sustained his health through 2019 (the first in five years he did not have to be hospitalized). To God be the glory! Thank God that his wonderful radio ministry is now broadcast not only in Florida (where it began), but now also in Virginia, Alabama and Indianapolis as America hungers for true meat!
- · Savannah – 15-year-old granddaughter of Cliff and Beth, diagnosed with a psychological disorder that is difficult to treat and could lead to very serious consequences. Doctors are trying new meds, hoping they will help. She has a long road to recovery. Please continue to pray for wisdom for her health carers, patience for her parents and healing for her.
- · Baby Jolie an 11-month-old baby struggling for her life right now, she has meningitis and her kidneys aren’t working. They’re praying for a miracle and peace for family.
- ·
Peyton
– 17-year old granddaughter of Jeff and Rachael, a professional dancer for 14
years has just broken her food and is devastated that she can’t compete in
dance completions and feels she is letting her teams down. She will be in a boot for 6 weeks. Please pray for complete healing, peace and
patience while she heals.
- · NEW UPDATES – Fires in Australia – MORE NEW FIRES TODAY - Cooler the last few days -- it has started to rain occasionally. More firefighters are now (finally) more engaged, including from other countries. Estimates of 25 dead and half 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 tragedy that accompanies this. Please pray God’s hand of love and compassion is demonstrated by His people as this tragedy continues to burn throughout this dry and sunburnt land!
- · 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.
- · Chris H – recently lost his sister (the last of his family) and will be facing his first Christmas without her. Please hold him up with prayers as he walks through this time of change and pain.
- · 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) – celebrated her 101st birthday 22 December. She is growing frail and sleeping more and deeply now. Thank the Lord for Patti, her faithful daughter, as she makes time to be with her Mom. Pray Freddy, Doris’ son, does more to help.
- · 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.
- · Lachlan –Has found housing for himself and his three children and will be working in the next couple of years to complete his entry into Wycliff Bible Translation ministries. Please continue to pray for him.
- · 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.
- · Terri – is recovering from the loss of a 13-year relationship and needs continuing strength as she travels through this time and that the Lord will use this to open her heart to Him.
- · 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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