Food for thought
about God’s Will
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God's Will (Official Video)
“There is a way which seems right to a man and appears
straight before him, but its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12
[Jesus speaking] “’O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who murders
the prophets and stones to death those messengers who are sent to her by
God! How often I wanted to gather your
children together around Me, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and
you were unwilling.’” Matthew 23:37
[Jesus teaching] “’You search and keep on searching and
examining the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life;
and yet it is those very Scriptures that testify about Me; and still you are
unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life.’” John 5:40
“The Lord does not delay as though He were unable to act
and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is
extraordinarily patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all
to come to repentance.” II Peter 3:9
“… do not forget that there are two phases [of the will of
God]. There is the primary or perfect
will of God, that which He desires and for which He made man … On the other
hand, we have the permissive will of God.
Because men choose to resist God’s will and seek their own ways instead,
“… The amazing fact is:
the God who can do anything and everything, who created us, will not
force our will! He gives us a free
choice. Here again is proof of the truth
of the Bible! No human mind could
imagine a God like that![1]”
God certainly has the power and right to thwart our will. Yet, if He did, we would not be coming to Him
out of a sincere heart of awareness of our disobedience and sin.
God did not make us ‘obedient robots’ but able to see our
need for Him and ask. With our ability
to recognise our disobedience, we also have the assurance that He loves us so much
He provides a way to satisfy the requirements of Godly justice.
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 (any updates?)
·
The World –
Pray for God’s mercy as unrest around the globe increases, and that our Father
will bring comfort and calm to His children.
Pray for Bible-based Christians scattered across the globe to be safe
and remain selflessly bold with the Word.
Help them rest and trust in the Lord.
·
Pray for those in
these countries who read the WeakDay Devotion –That His mighty works
will be worked out in each life for His purposes and glory in surprising and
wonderful ways! Thank the Lord for
allowing this blog reach around His world in humbling and unexpected geographic
locations, including: Hong Kong, Israel,
Sweden, Russia, USA, Canada, Ukraine, Poland, UK, France, Australia, UAE, Fiji,
Germany, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Ireland, American Samoa, Brazil, The
Philippines, Estonia, Singapore, China, India.
· 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. She continues to have tests to diagnose her
disease (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.
·
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, pp. 42-44.
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