Sunday, June 28, 2020

REWARD OR PUNISHMENT



  

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The Law – The Bible Project

“Transgression speaks to the ungodly within his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes.  For it flatters him in his own eyes, concerning the discovery of his iniquity and the hatred of it.  The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit; he has ceased to be wise and to do good.  He plans wickedness upon his bed; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he does not despise evil.

“Thy lovingkindness, O Lord, extends to the heavens, Thy faithfulness reaches to the skies.  Thy righteousness is like the mountains of God; Thy judgments are like a great deep.  O Lord, Thou preservest man and beast.  How precious is Thy lovingkindness, O God! 

“And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Thy wings.  They drink their fill of the abundance of Thy house; and Thou dost give them to drink of the river of Thy delights.  For with Thee is the fountain of life; in Thy light we see light.” Psalm 36:1-10

How DOES God run the world!  Think about it.  If God has the power to act fairly, speak audibly and appear visibly, why then does He seem so reluctant to intervene today? 

From Exodus, God demonstrates a new ‘strategy’ of reward and punishment - strict legislated fairness.  If His people will agree to obey and keep His guiding Laws, God will create a nation from them.  Men were called to choose between obeying -- or not.  As with every promise in the Bible there were rewards as well as consequences for those choices.

Take care, your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene (who prays for you each morning).

PS:  My statement of faith:  https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com  (also you will find a series of beginner Bible studies there.). Also, you can find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’.  (Also, there is an android ‘Goggle Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone.)

COVID-19


Please pray for all those involved in making critical decisions during this time of pandemic.  Pray for those who have lost loved ones, those who contract the virus, the healthcare workers, those on the front line and for all those feeling afraid, lonely or confused.  Pray all are wise, patient and take precautions to contain the effects.  For practical information, please visit https://newsaboutcovid19.blogspot.com/

Latest Statistics
·        Today in 215 countries
·        10,193,802 reported cases
·        57,957 in serious condition
·        503,140 reported deaths (some related to pre-existing conditions)

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS

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·        Tracey’s Mom – had a stroke and broke both bones in her ankle.  She is in the hospital recovering.  Pray for her health carers and that she will rest and be safe.
·        Kim’s Mom – at 92 had a rapid heart rate and was taken to the hospital.  While there she fell and hit her head and broke her nose.  She is home now, but needs to rest and heal. 
·        Ray’s Dad – (Ray Senior) doing better with the challenges of cancer treatment.  Pray the Lord will touch his heart so he reaches out for the only hand that can save him.
·        USA – Pray the Lord will 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.  For Christ-centre, Bible-based revival in the USA and religious freedom for Christians wherever they may be.
·        Hans – a dear friend in Germany, diagnosed with lung cancer that has metastasized, will continue a three-weeks at home, one week or so in the hospital for immunotherapy.  Pray for his healthcare providers, his patience and wisdom.  Pray he is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support him through this journey.  Pray for his Mom (age 83) is unwell herself.  Pray their time together will be filled with extraordinary good memories and love.
·        Patti –recovering from the loss of her beloved Mom, Doris.  Please pray for the sweet comfort of her Saviour.
·        Scott – recently married.  Pray he finds a job soon so he can provide for his new wife and two children.  Help him reach out for the hand of our loving Heavenly Father so he recognises God is working in all this for the best outcome for them all.
·        Penne – recently widowed after 43 years, the last ten of which she was her husband’s full-time caregiver.  She suffers mental problems from a childhood experience and has reached out to Patti (who asks for wisdom and patience).  Penne has ‘disowned’ all her family, and although a believer, does not attend fellowship for support.  Please pray for her peace of mind and God’s guidance.
·        USA President Donald Trump – As Christians it is our responsibility to pray for our leaders and know that God has a plan for the USA through this man.  If you doubt the importance of his appointment, just look at the baseless antagonism against him. Surely Satan is NOT happy and means to thwart God’s plan.  Pray someone helps President Trump and Melania to understand the true meaning of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and that they will both have a insatiable hunger to read God’s Word for themselves – and that God sends a Bible-Believing Christian to regularly disciple them in the Truth – and that God shuts the mouths of the false prophets who regularly circle around them.
·        Fred I – planning a move from California to Tennessee in the Fall of 2020 (if possible).  Pray for his wise attention to detail, stamina and roaring good health, as he makes these life changes.
·        Unnamed – lost both her parents within six months after a lifetime of caring for them.  Her husband’s mother died in January and his 94-year old father now lives with them.  Pray they take time for each other and keep their faith strong.

Pray for those in full-time service

During this time, when the entire world is struggling to understand this new ‘plague’, it is critical for us to uphold our Christian leaders.  They will be needed everywhere.  Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.

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 practical ways and most important we must pray even more for them that the Lord will have mercy on them during this challenging time.

Pray for the World

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