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Persecutor To Persecuted by AFFIRM Films
“Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the
disciples of the Lord and relentless in his search for believers, went to the
high priest, and he asked for letters of authority from him to the synagogues
at Damascus, so that if he found any men or women there belonging to the Way –
the believers and followers of Jesus the Messiah, so he could arrest them and
bring them bound with chains to Jerusalem.
“As he travelled he approached Damascus, and suddenly a
light from heaven flashed around him displaying the glory and majesty of
Christ; and he fell to the ground and heard a voice from heaven saying to him, ‘Saul,
Saul, why are you persecuting and oppressing Me?’
“And Saul said, ‘Who are You Lord?’ And He answered, ‘I am Jesus whom you are
persecuting, now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you
must do.’” Acts 9:1-6
“Only God’s Word can change a down-and-outer into a
saint. Philanthropic organisations may
try to help fallen man up the ladder of respectability, but none can change his
character. They may change his habits,
but not his heart.[1]”
Some of us have lived a pretty-alright kind of life. We haven’t killed anyone or robbed a shop,
lied in a court of law, etc. Yet, once
we realise that living a sinless life means not even thinking about sinning, no
‘borrowing’ of pencils, sassing our parents or not doing the wrong thing for
the right reason, etc.), it humbles us.
One day we realise we are helpless against our sinful nature. We need a Saviour. And Jesus is the only one who can make us
brand new, change our heart, love us though we are often unlovable and
guarantee our future by ‘flipping us in another direction to face Him’.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays 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 ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
· Barb
– my brother’s faithful and kind wife. Thank
you for praying for her. She needs
prayers to sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of
additional stress and challenge.
·
UPDATE - Sophie – three-year old
daughter of a friend who continues to have tests to diagnose her disease,
although some serious conclusions have been suggested. She remains frail and unwell. Please pray for her, her parents and health
carers to find ways to manage the symptoms.
·
UPDATE
- Floods in Germany, Belgium and Netherlands
– The unprecedented event has devastated huge areas. The dead discovered number more than 180. Pray for those affected and have lost
everything. Pray for the rescue workers
and those who will support the families of the victims and the survivors.
·
Ray Sr. – now in respite care. Pray the Lord opens His heart to the Truth of
salvation and through this time, relationships with family are strengthened and
Ray Jr and Kathy may know of his decision.
·
Grant’s brother
- still has quite severe headaches. Had
a shunt put in his skull to drain fluid from around the brain, as the fluid was
putting pressure on the brain and affecting balance. Pray for his health carers
as they work to adjust the flow rate and help minimise the pressure.
·
Andrew and Toyoko
M – Please continue to pray for travelling mercies as they travel to
and from Japan. Pray their time there is
filled with surprising blessings and that everything goes smoothly for them.
·
Kim –
lost her Mom earlier this year and recently lost her Dad. She needs prayers while she deals with the
loss of her sweet parents.
·
Rozzy and Jono –
have left Sydney for Vancouver Island Canada to work with youth in the
mid-north coast (the neediest Gospel location in North America). Pray for warm and supportive new friends, travelling
mercies, robust health and that God will grant them a child.
·
Tim –
my brother – for his strength and wisdom and that he rests safely and soundly
in the arms of the Lord while he deals with growing health difficulties and
stresses. Thanksgiving and praise that
the Lord has provided a new health carer who seems competent and skilled.
·
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, clears his sight and strengthens his
heart.
·
Cathy – as
she faces stage-4 pancreatic cancer. Her
chemo has begun. She is Barb (my
sister-in-law’s) sister-in-law. Thank
the Lord He has provided Cathy with a supportive family. Please pray for them and their health carers
as they travel through this journey.
·
Pat and Isobel –
as they serve tirelessly in challenging times.
Pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, continues his immunotherapy for lung cancer. 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 84) who is also unwell --
that their time together is filled with extraordinary good memories and lots of
love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
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.
Pray for the World
[1]
© 1958, Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago, God’s Word Made Plain, by Mrs. Paul Friederichsen, p. 30
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