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By Supermanny73
"'On the tenth of
this month they are each one to take a lamb for themselves, according to their
fathers' households, a lamb for each household.
Your lamb shall be an unblemished male a year old –
“And you shall keep it
until the fourteenth day of the same month, then the whole assembly of the
congregation of Israel is to kill their lambs at twilight. And they shall eat the flesh that same night,
roasted with fire, and they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter
herbs. –
“Now you shall eat it in
this manner: with your loins girded,
your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it in
haste - it is the Lord's Passover." Exodus 12:3-11 (selected verses)
That was a great bit of
lamb. I do so enjoy Passover. But it's better now that we can sit down and
are finished with all the ceremony. I
wonder where all this fine wine came from. I don't remember authorizing
it.
Wasn't that rich! Jesus before me on His knees, towel around His
waist? He is so intense. It's for sure He will need my practical ways
when He is King.
Nevertheless, it was
unsettling: His hands, on my feet were
so warm and comforting. His touch so
frighteningly moving. Why do I suddenly feel
so overwhelmed with grief! What is
happening to me?
"I do not speak of
all of you, I know the ones I have chosen' but it is that the Scriptures may be
fulfilled, 'He who eats My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.
“’From now on I am telling
you before it comes to pass, so that when it does occur, you may believe that I
am He. Truly, truly I say to you, he who
receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who
sent Me.'
“When Jesus had said this,
He became troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, 'Truly, truly I say to
you, that one of you will betray Me.' The disciples began looking at one
another, at a loss to know of which one He was speaking.
“There was reclining on
Jesus' breast one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved. Simon Peter therefore gestured to him and
said to him, 'Tell us who it is of whom He is speaking.
“He leaning back thus on
Jesus' breast, said to Him, 'Lord, who is it?'
Jesus therefore answered, 'That is the one for whom I shall dip the morsel
and give it to him.'" John 13:18-26a
Who would ever betray
Him? How could one of us be doing
this? I will personally pin them to the
wall and beat him to a living pulp! No
one can stop this process now. He will
be King, and I will ensure it with all that I am, even if it takes my last
breath. I have too much at stake
"So, when He had
dipped the morsel, He took and gave it to Judas, the son of Simon
Iscariot. And after the morsel, Satan
then entered into him. Jesus therefore
said, to him. 'What you do, do quickly.' --." John 13:26-29
What? He hands me the bread of betrayal, dipped in
such rich and costly wine. Why does He
look at me that way? He must know I'm
doing the right thing.
This charade must end and if
He's just too cowardly to seize His destined inheritance, then I will be
honoured to push Him to do it.
Tonight, it will happen and
all of us who have stood by His side all these three years will be elevated to
our rightful positions! It will be
glorious!
Those temple rulers were easy
to fool, and they even gave me thirty pieces of silver to boot! What a delicious bit of trickery.
"And so after
receiving the morsel Judas went out immediately; and it was night." John 13:30
Take care, your servant and friend
in Christ, Darlene (who still prays for you each morning).
PS: My statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com You can find the WeakDay Devotion online by
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NEW PRAYER REQUESTS and UPDATES
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To serve
you in a new way, I’m researching and writing practical information for you
about the pandemic. Please visit: https://newsaboutcovid19.blogspot.com/
Please pray for all involved, for health care
workers, those trying to contain the spread; for those contagious, for those
who contract the virus, for those feeling afraid and lonely and for the
families who have lost loved ones. Pray they are wise, patient and
take precautions to protect others.
· Today in 209 countries
· 1,498,013 confirmed
cases
· 48,011 critical
condition
· 87,731 reported deaths
- USA President Donald Trump as he leads us through this pandemic – It is especially 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.
- Fred – is making plans to move from California to Tennessee in the first quarter of 2020. Pray for his wise attention to detail, stamina and roaring good health as he makes these life changes.
- Tracey – Pray Tracey finds a new role to satisfy her and allow her to grow and share her skills and wisdom.
- Me – New project going well. Thank you for praying. They are extending my contract. Laptop restored!
PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE
During
this time, when the entire world is struggling to understand this ‘plague’, it
is critical that each of us upholds our Christian leaders. They will
be a very stretched resource for us all. Pray for their safety and strength
their families and most of all, their wisdom to pace themselves.
- Peter Frith – Works as part of Anglicare as the sole Christian chaplain at a special hospital. The work is very lonely and challenging. Pray for his encouragement, hope and that our loving heavenly Father sends another Christian to work with Peter.
- St Marks Anglican Church Northbridge - Please pray God opens the hearts and minds of those who visit and for those who worship there regularly. Pray their hunger for God’s Word grows. Pray for strength, wisdom and healing rest, for those who serve there: Simon Flinders, Pat O'Keeffe, Kathy Notley, Anne Penny, Barry and Jo and their families.
- 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!
- Jenny S – Bible teacher - for energy and good health, wisdom and time for reflection.
- Scripture classes in Australian Schools – Australia is a secular country, yet God has ensured -- thus far -- that they have freedom to hold Scripture classes in schools during regular school hours! Some resistance is growing so it is critical you pray. It is a great hope for Australia.
- Bible schools and seminaries in Australia and around the world – Pray they remain true to the Truth of God’s Word in the Bible.
- Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors for Christ, the Philippines) carrying on with their fruitful ministry, seminary, conferences and leadership forums. Please pray for those who lead, work, teach and contribute to this ministry. Pray our Father continues to keep these servants strong, in good health and safe, and that they find balance in their lives. To contribute or/and learn more, email Isaias Catorce at icatorce@gmail.com
- Jim and Elaine –Pray for the new work they’ve taken on in New Zealand and Fiji (heavily Muslim). Thank you, Lord, for allowing Elaine to be ordained to strengthen her work. Pray for their protection and energy, grant them time for shared joy as a couple and to see the fruits of their labours To learn more of their ministry go to https://tlcwhk.com
- Doug McIntosh - an invaluable contributor to my love of Bible study -- has multiple myelomas. Has retired from full-time ministry. Please pray for him, his family and the church he has worked so faithfully in, Cornerstone Bible Church, in Lilburn Georgia.
- Buddy and Susan –Please continue to pray for their needs and the harvest from their labours. They were one of the first families to welcome me to Australia. Amazing Christian teachers.
- Kevin and Sandy Currell (in Melbourne) -- Kevin has a wonderful ministry in teaching, in words and images with creating Christian resources. Please visit his site: https://www.kevincurrell.com/ to learn more.
- Jo and Steve - for their loving example of Christian life and devotion. May their love flourish under His guidance as they continue their work in Christchurch New Zealand.
- Stu and Jo and their children, Laura and Jason. Pray for this devoted and loving pastor and his wife who continue to serve in New Zealand. Laura has married Joji and they are in NZ. Jason is studying in the USA. Keep them strong, healthy and resolute for the Lord.
- The Catholic Church and the Pope, who needs our prayers that he will grow increasingly hungry for the Word of God and that he always puts Jesus first in his life and decisions.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH ONGOING HEALTH CONCERNS
Many of
us have family, friends and loved ones who are fragile
health-wise. It is important to protect them in wise and practical
ways and most important we must pray even more for them that the Lord will have
mercy on them during this challenging time.
- My brother, Tim – Pray Tim continues to be wise and patient in managing his COPD (chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease) and arthritis. Pray his doctors are attentive, wise and compassionate. Pray for Barb, his wife, for her strength and compassion. (Thank you, Father, for growing their faith and health so they can share You with others.)
- 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 2019. 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.
- Ray’s Dad - (Ray Sr.) struggling through the challenges of cancer treatment. Pray the Lord will touch Ray Sr.’s heart so he reaches out for the only hand that can save him -- the compassionate Lord Jesus.
- Sergio – found a job for now, but it is wearing him out physically. His diabetes is presently under control and he’s found a place to live. Thank you for praying and please do not stop.
- Gary McQ – seems to be in neutral as the seriousness of his diseased heart becomes more a focus of his energies. He has started drinking. Pray the Lord sends a wise and strong counsellor to help him through this fearful time. Pray for assurance of salvation.
- UPDATE – Julia – (Patti’s daughter) has cut her teaching time by half to better support her physical and emotional health. This now gives her precious time with her two children (ages 6 and 9), both of whom have challenges. Pray for her strength, patience and resolute heart as she helps her children grow up.
- Len Carbone – (59 years old). Pray he wakes to the message of the Cross and the compassionate love of Jesus. Had brain tumour surgery in 2002 and on disability since. His loneliness has overwhelmed him as he fights with his disability and those around him. Pray for a godly and patient friend to take time to show him God’s love.
- Liriel- chronically ill (kidney disease, diabetes, arthritis) and often in pain. Has been feeling better and is free from opioids. Pray for her comfort and for her loving and supportive husband that they share the Lord’s joy each day.
- Uncle Dwight (94 and Doris only brother) is growing frail. Pray for comfort and compassion. He is an ordained pastor and longs to go home and be with his Lord.
- Aunt Donna- has dementia. Please pray for her daughters so they know how best to care for her.
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