“’And
the kings of the earth, who committed acts of immorality and lived sensuously with
her, will weep and lament over her when they see the smoke of her burning,
standing at a distance because of the fear of her torment, saying, ‘Woe, woe,
the great city, Babylon, the strong city!
For in one hour your judgment has come.’
“And
the merchants of the earth weep and mourn over her because no one buys their
cargoes anymore; cargoes of gold and silver and precious stones and pearls and
fine linen and purple and silk and scarlet, and every kind of citron wood and
every article of ivory and every article made from very costly wood and bronze
and iron and marble, and cinnamon and spice and incense and perfume and frankincense
and wine and olive oil and fine flour and wheat and cattle and sheep, and
cargoes of horses and chariots and slaves and human lives.
“’And
the fruit you long for has gone from you, and all things that were luxurious
and splendid have passed away from you and men will no longer find them. The merchants of these things, who became
rich from her, will stand at a distance because of the fear of her torment,
weeping and mourning, saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, she who was clothed in
fine linen and purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones
and pearls, for in one hour such great wealth has been laid waste!’
“And
every shipmaster and every passenger and sailor, and as many as make their living
by the sea, stood at a distance, and were crying out as they saw the smoke of
her burning [being
consumed], saying, ‘What city is like the great city?’ Revelation 18:9-18
Remember
Lazarus and the beggar (Luke 16:19-31)?
Those who are wealthy and prosperous most times cushion themselves from
the realities of life by using their possessions and people to accumulate still
more.
Yet, God is not mocked, and He may
(and will at the end of time) take away all a wealthy person has to bring them
to the realisation that ONLY Jesus Christ brings satisfaction and peace and offers
all that has value for eternity.
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)
For
more information, I’m researching and pulling an overview of this for you
at: https://newsaboutcovid19.blogspot.com/
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.
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Today in 29 countries
o
71,451 confirmed cases
o
11,429 in critical condition
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1,776 reported deaths (all in China except one each in The
Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and France)
- NEW UPDATE - Baby Jolie– 11 months old with meningitis and kidney failure. Has been on dialysis and a respirator. Her breathing tube now removed and she is out of Intensive care. However, they still MAY HAVE TO AMPUTATE her leg. Please continue to pray her leg will be saved, her health carers to have wisdom and compassion, her parents to have patience and peace and that the Lord provides a miracle of healing for this child. Family so grateful for all the prayers.
- UPDATE - Carla’s sister Jackie –tests have shown that the endocrine tumour can be treated successfully over time. Continue to pray for her recovery, her doctors and health carers and for those who love and will support her through this time.
- Savannah – 15-year-old granddaughter of Cliff and Beth, diagnosed with a difficult-to-treat, psychological disorder with potential serious consequences. New meds seem to be helping. She has a long recover ahead, but there is progress with this brain injury. Pray for her attitude, wisdom for her health carers, patience for her parents and complete healing.
- 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.
- 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 soon (if you receive the email version with the full prayer list, this is why the format is different.
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