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[Jesus teaching] “‘ … so it is necessary that the Son of man be lifted up on the cross, in
order that everyone who believes in Him – who cleaves to Him, trusts Him and
relies on Him – may not perish, but have eternal life and actually, live
forever!
“’For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world
that He even gave up His only-begotten, unique Son, so that whoever believes
in, trusts, clings to, relies on Him shall not perish – come to destruction, be
lost – but have eternal, everlasting life.
“’For God did not send the Son into the world in order to
judge, to reject, to condemn, to pass sentence on the world; but that the world
might find salvation and be made safe and sound through Him.
“’He who believes on Him, who clings to, trusts in,
relies on Him is not judged (he who trusts in Him never comes up for judgement;
for him there is no rejection, no condemnation; he incurs no damnation_.
“’But he who does not believe (not cleave to, rely on,
trust in Him) is judged already; (he has already been convicted; has already
received his sentence) because he has not believed on the trusted in the name
of the only begotten Son of God -- He is condemned for refusing to let his
trust rest in Christ’s name.’” John
3:14b-18hn – The Amplified Bible[1]
During this last week, Jesus seemed to squeeze in so many
stories and teachings, yet every moment He knew what was coming. I wonder if He began to withdraw from those
around Him – a little more each day as He knew how He alone would be facing
something only the Father could understand.
And He accepted and prepared to suffer all this just for you
and me. Isn’t that breathtaking!
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays with and for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com (where you
will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to share). You can easily 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. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·
Tim –
my brother – please pray for his strength, wisdom at this time and that he
rests soundly in the arms of the Lord during this time.
·
Ray Sr. – who has been battling cancer that has re-begun
its ravaging once more. He has not yet
‘recognised’ the gracious salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ. Pray he will hear and respond to Jesus’
call. Pray also that Ray Jr and Kathy would
be able to know of his decision.
·
Peter R – who has just had an appendectomy and discovered
he has prostate cancer. Pray for Jill,
his wife that she has the extra strength she needs to travel this journey with
him.
·
David – as his health waxes and wanes during this
challenging time. Pray for Heidi who cares for him and his
little companion dog, Sparky. Pray God
watches over him and steadies his steps and his heart.
·
Cathy – please
pray for her as she faces stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Her chemo has begun. She had her CAT scan. No results yet. She is Barb (my sister-in-law’s)
sister-in-law. They have a beautiful
family. Please pray for them and their
health carers as they travel through this journey.
·
Gloria –
had an infection in one of her legs which required a part to be amputated. The amputation was not enough. The doctors took more. Now she needs your prayers that the Lord
would provide the funds for a prosthetic.
·
Pat and Isobel –
as they serve tirelessly, pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them.
·
Ian –
as he recovers from knee replacement surgery.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, continues his immunotherapy for lung cancer. His MRI and brain scan went well. Pray for his ongoing strength through the
pain, patience and God’s mercy. Continue
to pray for his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and
compassionate Christian friends who will support him through this journey. Pray for his Mom (age 83) who is unwell
herself, that their time together will be filled with extraordinary good
memories and lots of love.
·
Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors
for Christ the Philippines) – the Philippines is a remarkably
difficult mission field and Isaias, Judith and their entire family have
maintained a teaching and discipling ministry there for dozens of years. They are both facing some serious health
issues and need your fervent prayers, especially Judith right now, who is in
much pain. Please visit their new website: https://afcph.org/
to learn more. Pray our Father keep
these servants strong, and restores their health. They need funds
($12,000 for the surgery) badly now. It would only take a moment to send encouragement
to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never
compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity,
strength and for their families.
·
Peter Frith – The sole Christian chaplain at an Anglicare
special hospital. The work is lonely and
challenging. Pray for his encouragement,
hope and that our loving heavenly Father sends another Christian to work
alongside Peter.
·
St Marks Anglican
Church – Pray God opens the hearts and minds of those who visit and
for those who worship there regularly and during this time on-line that their
hunger for God’s Word grows. Pray for
strength, wisdom and healing rest for those who serve there, including Simon,
Pat, Kathy, Anne, Barry, Jo and their families.
·
Elaine and
Jim Pounder and their Little Church ministry
have had a difficult 2020. They
need your prayers for healing strength and time with family as their ministry
continues to spread around the world in a model of home churches. They have
begun a YouTube
channel and I urge you to subscribe and watch their sound and warm videos (https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld
). And website: The Little Church World.
·
Audley M –
Pray his health and wisdom and for the effectiveness and growth of his radio
ministry (Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Indianapolis) as America hunger for ‘true
meat’!
·
Jenny S –
Bible teacher at a local Bible school for energy, good health, wisdom and time
for reflection.
·
Kevin and Sandy
Currel - (in Melbourne) Kevin has a wonderful ministry of teaching
through images and words. He has created
many excellent and accurate Christian resources. (To learn more: https://www.kevincurrell.com/
). Please continue to pray for them,
especially that God will supply the funds needed for this extraordinary time.
·
Voddie
Baucham – Thank God for His
gracious healing and care and thank you for praying for Voddie. He has come through his heart surgery at the
Mayo Clinic in Florida and will tarry in Florida during his
rehabilitation. Please keep praying for
him, and his wife, Bridget and others attending him. Click on the link in his name to find out
more about his faithful ministry.
·
Lachlan –
Pray for him as he cares for his three children while he completes his studies
to become a Wycliff Bible Translator.
·
Scripture classes
in Australian Schools – Although a secular country, God has
continued to provide the freedom to hold Scripture classes in schools during
regular class hours! Some resistance is
growing. It is a great hope for
Australia.
·
Bible schools and
seminaries – in Australia and around the world that they remain true
to the Truth of God’s Word in the Bible.
·
Doug McIntosh - An
invaluable contributor to my love of Bible study. He was diagnosed several years ago with
multiple myelomas and has retired now 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 –
Pray for their health and their needs as they labour in far north
Queensland. They were one of the first
families to welcome me to Australia.
Amazing Christian teachers!
·
Jo and Steve –
for their loving example of the Christian life.
May their love flourish under His guidance as they continue their work
in New Zealand.
·
Stu, Jo, Laura
and Jason – pray for this devoted and loving family who continue to
serve Jesus Christ in New Zealand. Pray
for Laura’s husband Joji and for Jason who is studying in the USA. Keep them strong, healthy and resolute for
the Lord.
·
Catholic Church
and Pope – pray the Pope will grow increasingly hungry and focused
on 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 with fragile health. Pray God takes special care with them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on them during this challenging time.
Pray for the World
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