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[God speaking] “’Wail, for the day of the Lord is near. It will come as destruction from the Almighty. Therefore, all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. And they will be terrified. Pains and anguish will take hold of them; they will writhe like a woman in labour. They will look at one another in astonishment. Their faces aflame.
“’Behold, the day of the Lord is coming. Cruel with fury and burning anger to make the land a desolation; and He will exterminate sinners from it. For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not flash forth their light; the sun will be dark when it rises, and the moon will not shed its light.
“’Thus, I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity’ I will also put an end to the arrogance of the proud and abase the haughtiness of the ruthless.’” Isaiah 13:6-11
[Jesus speaking] “’But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken, and then the sign of the Som of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory.” Matthew 24:29-30
[Jesus speaking] “’But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.’” Mark 13:24-25
Hollywood has often tried to imagine the end of time...in fact, it is a popular theme for movies. Part of that theme is how man overcomes all obstacles despite all odds – dramatising man’s heroic attempts to thwart God’s plans.
Those who know and have put their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, know He will return and the world will be gone. Man is not the hero of the story -- God is. When God puts an end to time, many will be lost. Today you have the privilege of sharing just a little bit of who you are in Christ with another -- before the coming cosmic changes arrive.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays for you daily)
PS: For those not aware, I’m still struggling with my ageing technology so sometimes the devotion may look different. I apologise and am working on it. 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?)
Thanksgiving - Barb – my brother’s faithful and kind wife and a cancer survivor for many years, has had two small basal cell carcinomas successfully remove. She is once more cancer free and is healing from the surgery. Pray for her patience.
Denny – Marci (my lifetime friend)’s husband Denny, had successful quadruple bi-pass surgery 30 years ago. Recently there have been new concerns and they are having tests to see what may be happening. Pray for Marci and the family and especially for the health carers as they begin tests to pinpoint and address the problems. And that through this experience Denny will realise, in a new way, his need for the saving grace of the Lord.
War in Ukraine – Please pray for the people caught in the cross-fires of this war, especially strength for Christians of the country and that God’s sends encouragement and help in unexpected ways to save Ukraine and our world from potential devastation of a third world war.
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 her as she struggles through some personal issues and is feeling overwhelmed.
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 God 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.
Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend 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, has lung cancer and unable to work. Pray for his financial situation and that his new social worker will be able to help him through this difficult time. 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 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
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