“’Behold,
I am going to send My messenger, and he will clear the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly
come to His temple; and the messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight,
behold, He is coming,’ says the Lord of hosts.
“‘But
who can endure the day of His coming?
And who can stand when He appears?
For He is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap. He will sit as a smelter and purifier of
silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and
silver, so that they may present to the Lord offerings in righteousness.
“’Then
the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days
of old and as in former years. Then I
will draw near to you for judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the
sorcerers and against the adulterers and against those who wear falsely, and
against those who oppress the wage earner in his wages, the window and the
orphan, and those who turn aside the alien and do not fear Me’, says the Lord
of hosts.
“’For
I the Lord, do not change, therefore you O sons of Jacob, are not consumed. From the days of your fathers you have turned
aside from My statutes and have not kept them.
Return to Me, and I will return to you;’ says the Lord of hosts. But you say, ‘How shall we return?’” Malachi 3:1-7
God’s
patience seems inexhaustible! Throughout
history, His people have disobeyed, even scorned, His laws, but He has always
been willing to accept them back. Here,
however, the people have the nerve to imply that they never disobeyed.
So many people have turned their backs on
forgiveness and restoration because they have refused to admit their sin. Don’t follow their example. God is ready to return to us if we are
willing to return to Him.
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 NOVEL CORONA VIRUS – spreading
throughout the world and more rapidly than imagined.
VERY
IMPORTANT LINK (1hour and 7 minutes, but worth the time):
As
information grows, more information is now available. 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. Dynamic Statistics from China.
- Today in 27 countries
- 17,531 confirmed cases
- 362 reported deaths (all but one in The Philippines – the rest in
China)
- 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 –- Fires
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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