Devot. Dark Calvary

Dear Friends,

I pray you had a blessed week and are healthy!  I also hope you had as special and blessed Resurrection Sunday as me and my family did.   It has a special meaning for 2 reasons:  1.  Because of Jesus rising again we have the hope of heaven through faith in Him!  2.  Anytime I get to spend with my family is special:)

This devot. focuses on the 2nd verse of The Old Rugged Cross.   Pray it is a blessing and inspiration.

I also have 2 prayer requests for believers overseas.  1.  My Sunday School teacher shared at our church's Bible study last night that Iranian Christians are planning to celebrate Resurrection this coming Sunday (not sure why they postponed it last week).

The Iranian government has said that if believers celebrate this Sunday, they (the government) will be mopping up the streets w/ their blood.

PLEASE PRAY for the protection of these dear folks this weekend.  Ask the Lord to send angels to protect them (Psalm 34:7 talks about angels encamping around those who fear God) and for their courage at this time.  They truly show the rest of the Christian world what it means to be a Christian and to stand for Christ.   We are called to pray and stand by those who are persecuted and in prison in Heb. 13:3 so please remember them. 

 

 2.  The UN has had to stop sending much needed food and supplies to Syrian refugees due to a lack of funds.  Christian agencies are stepping up to help.  Please pray for the Lord to supply the desperate need in this area (Phil. 4:19).   May the Lord bless and provide for you all this week!  Devot. below.

Devot. http://www.icr.org/article/dark-calvary  (Used by permission.  Taken from http://www.icr.org/#)