Take up your cross, not your cushion!
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“But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the
mountain which Jesus had designated. And
when they saw Him, they worshipped Him; but some were doubtful.
“And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ‘All
authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the
nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy
Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with
you always even to the end of the age.’” Matthew 28:16-20
As we move closer to a ‘holy’ day (that is often confused
with just a holiday), it’s time to get serious and remember why we have been
given a new life in Christ. Sharing His
message with a dying world is the work He has left for us.
So here is the assignment:
1. Find
a quiet hour and place where you will not be disturbed.
2. Take
your Bible, a notebook, a writing implement and a refreshment with you.
3. Pray
the Lord will quiet your heart and help you find new insight and motivation
through this time.
4. Read
the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:29-37
5. Then
watch the video above once more.
6. List
the names of just two people you know and care about who are ‘pre-Christians’.
7. Write
next to each name a promise and a plan to pray for them from today and pray the
Lord will show you a way to share your experience of how the Lord has changed
your life with them.
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
·
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.
·
Voddie
Baucham – Has come through his heart surgery
at the Mayo Clinic in Florida and will be released soon, but will tarry in
Florida during continuing healing. Please
keep praying for him, and his wife, Bridget and others attending him. Click on the link in his name if you want to
learn more of his adventure to date.
·
Cathy – please
pray for her as she faces stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Her chemo has begun. She will have a CAT scan this week. 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.
·
Elaine and Jim
Pounder and their Little Church ministry have
had a very 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.
·
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. And pray for Christ-centre, Bible-based
revival in the USA and religious freedom for Christians wherever they may be.
·
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 and 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.
Please visit their new website: https://afcph.org/ to learn more. Pray our Father keep these servants strong,
in good health, safe and supported and that they keep a balance in their
lives. They
need funds badly now. It would only take a moment to send encouragement
to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com
· J&R – recently had the privilege of sharing the Gospel with them and would appreciate prayers that God uses His words in their hearts to draw them to Him for Eternity!
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.
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.
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