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“And some of Pharisees came up to Him testing Him, and
began to question Him whether it was lawful for a man to divorce a wife. And He answered and said to them, ‘What did
Moses command you?’ And they said, ‘Moses
permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.
“But Jesus said to them, ‘Because of your hardness of
heart he wrote you this commandment. But
from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female.’” Mark 10:2-6
“This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day when God created man, He made him
in the likeness of God. He created them
male and female, and He blessed them and named them Man in the day they were
created.” Genesis 5:2
The picture that emerges is that of a loving father insuring
the future well being of His children through the provision of inherited
blessing. This is the theological
foundation for the rest of Scripture.
And is a promise …yet, as with every promise there are
conditions. As in Genesis 1, God repeats
His proper order for His children – male and female. In this way God emphasised something
important to His design. Emphasised yet
again by the Son when the Pharisees tried to pose a question that hoped would
trip Him up.
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.). For the
books, go Amazon
books.
NEW
PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
· URGENT - – Annette’s Dad – My precious friend, Annette and her husband, Lyle are driving her Dad and Mom back to Ohio from Florida. He had an accident and brain bleed and is unable to fly. Please pray for journey mercies, safety, strength, wisdom and patience as they travel. Prepare the hearts of those who love her father for this challenging time. Prepare the hearts and skills for those who will treat him once he arrives at the hospital.
· The horror of war in Ukraine – Please pray for the people caught in the cross-fires of this war, and especially for strength for the Christians of this country and that God’s will is done for His glory and that He sends help in unexpected ways to save Ukraine and our world from the potential devastation of a third world war.
· Devastation
from Unprecedented Floods in New South Wales, Australia – the rains stopped for almost a week now (they begin
again in earnest today). The interlude
has allowed people to shovel out the pulp of their lives into huge piles onto
the saturated streets. Many lives have
been lost, so much devastation remains. Please
pray for the families who have lost loved ones, for all those who are still in
jeopardy, for those who have lost their homes and all their possessions, for
those who are presently engaged in rescue, care and support of those
affected.
·
Simon and Tamara and
their children – Simon (my pastor) has been chosen to support the
Lord’s work in a new, more far-reaching way.
Help them prepare throughout this year for the new challenges that await
them. And when Simon takes up the new
role, let him fill it with the same grace, devotion and love he has
consistently demonstrated while at St. Marks.
Strengthen the congregation to rejoice with them and their decision.
·
Elina – has asked for prayer. Please hold her us as she struggles through
some personal issues and is feeling overwhelmed.
·
Ray Jr. –Pray the Lord holds Ray Jr. (and his brothers)
closely as they deal with the practical matters after the loss of their father
and comfort their hearts. Give Kathy (Ray’s wife) strength and wisdom as she
supports him during this time.
·
Christine – give her strength as she journeys to
heart-healing.
·
Family of Eric – Eric at 52 died suddenly leaving his
47-year-old wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23). Pray the Lord comforts the family through
this time of mourning. Pray for their wisdom
and that Go-d will send trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based councilors for the
many decisions that now must be made.
·
Grant’s brother
– seems to be stable now after doctors put a shunt in his skull to drain fluid
from around the brain to reduce pressure. Pray for his health carers as they continue
to help him.
· Peyton - eldest granddaughter of Jeff and
Rachael – now in her second year of college.
Please continue to pray for her that she does well, makes good decisions
and continues having a good relationship with the Lord.
·
Thanksgiving - Adam – he has found a job but continues to need
encouragement and clear guidance from the Lord about his future and to know
without doubt the depth of the Lord’s extravagant forgiveness. Continue to pray for the strength of his wife
that she will love and support him as he continues to heal and strengthen.
·
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 at work.
·
Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend. She is chronically unwell and frail. Please pray for her, her parents and health
carers to find ways to manage the symptoms and heal her.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, the cancer seems to be stable for now. Pray for his financial situation to improve
and for his ongoing strength through the pain when it comes. Pray for his patience and God’s mercy. 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.
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