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“Therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Behold I will
refine them and assay them; for what else can I do, because of the daughter of
My people? Their tongue is a deadly
arrow; it speaks deceit; with his mouth one speaks peace to his neighbour, but
inwardly he sets an ambush for him.
“’Shall I not punish them for these things?’ declares the
Lord. ‘On a nation such as this shall I
not avenge Myself? For the mountains I
will take up a weeping and wailing, and for the pastures of the wilderness a
dirge, because they are laid waste, so that no one passes through, and the
lowing of the cattle is not heard; both the birds of the sky and the beasts
have fled; they are gone.
“’And I will make Jerusalem a heap of ruins, a haunt of
jackals; and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation, without inhabitant.’”
Jeremiah 9:7-11
In a stark reversal of the unforgettable from Solomon’s day,
the prophet Ezekiel watched God’s glory rise, hovering above the temple for a
moment and then vanish. Ezekiel saw this
abandonment in a vision, Jeremiah saw it in stark reality – Babylonians
entering the temple – pagans in the Holy of Holies.
The soldiers are reported to have entered the temple
sweeping the empty air with their spears, seeking to kill this unseen Hebrew
God. They looted it, then burned it to the ground.
Amazing as this was, the most amazing feature of the 17
books of the prophets, was not just their ‘modern’ perspective or their
passionate cries of disappointment. The
fact is that, when read carefully, they give us God’s own aching reply to the
bracing questions of these prophets. And
they are worth reading but in small gulps – because they seem so relevant for
today.
Take care, your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene (who prays
for you each morning).
PS: IMPORTANT: For those who subscribe by email, my email
server has been compromised and I will have to work on it over the
weekend. Until then, the devotions will
be posted here.
PPS: 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
·
25,812,758 reported cases
·
61,111 in serious condition
·
858,070 reported deaths (some related to
pre-existing conditions)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS & UPDATES
·
Hurricane
Laura - – pray for those who
have been affected by these hurricanes. Pray
for the rescue and relief workers, those providing food and shelter and that
hearts will be humbled and called to the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
·
Peyton
- eldest granddaughter of Jeff and Rachael.
Pray for this lovely woman of God as she goes off to college, that she
remains safe and strong in her beliefs and convictions and continues to
encourage many with her loving faithfulness to the Lord.
·
Tracey’s Mom –
home now but disoriented from the experience.
Pray for a home health carer to be found and that her loved ones will
make time to help her until she is stronger.
·
Kim’s Daughter
– had a minor procedure and then an allergic reaction to the anaesthesia, had
to be put on a respirator and is now recovering.
·
Kim’s Mom and Dad
– have now been relocated to a nursing home to be cared for. Pray for them both and for their family and
the wisdom of their health carers.
·
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, responding well to immunotherapy for lung
cancer. Thank you for continuing to 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,
that their time together will be filled with extraordinary good memories and lots
of love.
·
Scott –
Pray for him. He has found some temp
work but with a family of four, he needs to find something stable to
provide. Pray for his wife Kristy, that
she remains patient and prayerful. Pray
he soon reaches 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.
Pray they will both have an insatiable hunger to read God’s Word for
themselves. Pray God sends a
Bible-Believing Christian to regularly disciple them in the Truth. Pray God shuts the mouths of the false
prophets who regularly circle around them.
·
Isaias and Judith
(Ambassadors for Christ the Philippines) – carrying on their
fruitful ministry in the Philippines, despite the many challenges they must
daily work with, including the impending threat of China claiming their country. Pray for those who lead, administer, work,
teach and contribute to the ministry. Pray
our Father continues to keep these servants strong, in good health, safe and
supported and that they keep a balance in their lives. They need funds
badly now.
Please go to this link o learn more or/ and contribute - email
Isaias Catorce at icatorce@gmail.com
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.
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