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By Joao Varela (5 min 27 sec)
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord
has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent Me to bind up
the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners;
to proclaim the favourable year of the Lord and the day of vengeance of our
God;
“…to comfort all who mourn, to grant those who mourn in
Zion, giving them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of
mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness,
the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” Isaiah 61:1-3
“And the book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to
Him. And He opened the book and found
the place where it was written, ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He
anointed Me to preach the Gospel to the poor.
He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of
sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, to proclaim the
favourable year of the Lord.’” Luke 4:14-19
Jesus just read Scripture in His local synagogue and crossed
the line with his people. Israelites were
convinced that the Messiah would be an unbeatable military leader who would
defeat Rome. Can you imagine Jesus’ family,
friends and the leaders of His church reacting to His outlandish claim?
Things were never the same afterward for our Saviour -- as
He did bring the Good News of God’s love and ultimate sacrifice to save His
people from the terrible eternal fate they would face without Him.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you daily)
PS: Find my statement
of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of
beginner Bible studies to share). 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 to Amazon
books.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·
Thanskgiving - Jill – came through her surgery well. Thank you for praying. Please pray everything goes smoothly as she
heals. Continue to pray for Peter her
husband wisdom in his supportive care and that those who love her, will rally
to support her.
·
Becky –
having spinal surgery to repair some deterioration vertebrae on Tuesday. Please pray for the surgery to go well and
for her health care providers that they are compassionate and skilled and that
her family rallies around her to care for her.
·
Barbara –
the beloved wife of my brother, Tim (who passed away suddenly early this year). They had been together for nearly 50 years –
thanks you for praying for her (and I thank you for praying for me as he was
the last of my family). Please pray God
places people in her path who will help her with all the things He knows she
needs help with. Pray for Barb’s peace
and protection at night.
·
Jen – lost
her only sister and recently had an accident and is in a special long-term
facility while she recovers. Please pray
for her patience and that she will realise how much the Lord loves her.
·
Patti and John
– Pray the Lord keeps them safe and healthy and that they are encouraged in the
strength of the Lord and never compromise the truth of the Bible for any
reason. (Joshuah 1:6-9).
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For Jeff and
Rachael’s family members, Peyton and Carter - Payton, granddaughter,
is now a senior in university. Carter,
their son is now a freshman in college. Both
are exceptional students and love the Lord.
Pray they are not distracted by worldly things, that the Lord watches
over and protects them, that they continue to do well in their studies and that
their love of God’s Word increases daily.
·
Sarah and Andrew – he left his job a year ago -- she went to work
in a new role. Pray for this precious
Christian couple that they focus on family balance to the glory of the Lord.
·
Sue and Rob – opened their home to support Luke who is angry and refuses to move out. Please pray the Lord saves all three and that
Luke realises he must take responsibility for his own life. Pray for the continued patience and
compassion of Sue and Rob.
·
Bettina –
continue to pray for her as she grows into a new phase of her life in the Lord. Pray each of her five married daughters, spouses
and 18 grandchildren grow to love and follow the Lord Jesus Christ.
·
Paul –
please pray for him. He still has not
found a job or work after more than ten years.
He is very discouraged and now unwell.
Please pray the Lord provides needed work so he can begin to heal and
strengthen.
·
Ian – continue
to pray that his desire to grow his understanding and effectiveness with
personal evangelism is fulfilled.
·
Elina –
needs God’s wisdom and the courage of her convictions and resolve to live a
life that is Christ-honouring for herself and her young son, Jimmy.
·
Megan (for
emotional healing) and Scott, her
husband (for patience and wisdom) and wisdom for his sister, Clare, as she seeks to support them through
troubled times.
·
Christine –
give her strength as she journeys to heart-healing and pray her husband gives
his heart to the Lord.
·
Robin –
lost her beloved mother (was 93 years old), please pray for strength and
healing for her as she navigates through this time of mourning and for her
daughter who is comforting her.
·
Pray for true,
Christ-centered revival in America.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray the Lord upholds our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word and remain bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
Pray Especially for Salvation for:
·
Fred and Barb –
brother of Patti -- for salvation.
·
Bryan and Julie
(Patti’s daughter) for salvation. They
are the parents of Callilah, Adrian, Micah, Kevin and Nate -- lost, damaged and
troubled children – all of whom we have prayed for over the years.
·
Pray for Jeff and
Rachael’s family in Louisville to
desire and seek a relationship with the Lord.
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.
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