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“’Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You
shall not make false vows, but shall fulfil your vows to the Lord.’ But I say to you, make no oath at all, either
by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it is the
footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King.
“’Nor shall you make an oath by your head, for you cannot
make one hair white or black. But let
your statement be, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’; anything beyond these is of evil.’”
Matthew 5:33-37
“Now when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall
not reap to the very corners of your field, nor shall you gather the gleanings
of your harvest. Nor shall you glean
your vineyard, nor shall you gather the fallen fruit of your vineyard; you
shall leave them for the needy and for the stranger. I am the Lord your God.
“’You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one
another. You shall not swear falsely by
My name, so as to profane the name of your god; I am the Lord.” Leviticus
19:12
Jesus referenced Leviticus a number of times, as He taught
about how we could live out the challenge of holiness. Today, many have no clue what it means to
keep your word. Greed and division has insinuated
itself more firmly into businesses, media and even some churches.
Jesus teaching on the simpleness of saying what you mean and
meaning what you say, is not popular -- because doing so exposes you to
vulnerability and failure.
I had the privilege of working in the ministry Christian
Financial Concepts and learned that surprisingly the Bible speaks of handling
wealth more than any other topic!
When I lived in Australia and New Zealand, I wrote a course
and taught through Larry’s book, Business by the Book[1], a classic that
highlights the many references to managing and handling wealth based solely on
the Bible.
Every time I taught through the course, seasoned business
leaders who attended, would argue for the ‘practicalities’ of the real world
and how those ideas may have been alright in ‘the old days’ but today conducting
business is entirely differently.
“Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to
you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today
and forever.” Hebrews 13:7-8
I may not like what Scripture teaches me sometimes, yet,
what is written there is for my good and His glory. It is up to me to trust 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.). For the
books, go Amazon
books.
NEW
PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
· Eddy – has cancer in
his bladder and kidneys. The surgery to
remove one of his kidney was successful and they will begin radiation or chemo
soon. Please pray for him and those who
care for and support him during this time, especially his health-care
providers.
· Annette’s Dad – is recovering after his accident and brain
bleed. He is now recovering and will
soon have another CATSCAN. Pray God prepares the hearts and strengthen those
who love this man for this challenging time -- and pray for his caregivers as
he heals and recovers.
· Jasper, Bec and Nev – new youth pastors at our
church are still at Moore College and living on campus. Pray for balance between their academic and
family life.
· The horror of war in Ukraine
– Please pray for the people caught in the
cross-fires of this war, and especially strength for Christians of this country
and that God’s sends encouragement and help in unexpected ways to save Ukraine and
our world from the potential devastation of a third world war.
· Unprecedented Floods in New
South Wales, Australia - the
rains have stopped but are expected to begin again in a few days Clean up from previous floodings starts and
stops. So many are dealing with the
resulting devastation and loss. Continue
to pray for those who have lost loved ones, their homes and all their
possessions and especially for those providing 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 grieve and deal with the practical matters after the loss of
their father. 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.
· 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.
·
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.
Pray for the World
[1]
Business by the Book © 1990 by Larry Burkett, published by Thomas Nelson, Inc
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