The day with dianne Louise

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Being a refugee in a foreign land and breaking your foot does not help. A refugee I know in Nepal just had this happen. He managed to eak out a small wage through labouring. However, a recent fall down stairs left him incapacitated. He reach out to me in Australia. I spoke with my friend and we sent finance to help. Whilst there is another couple who refuse to work and constantly ask for finance, this man is genuine. He sent photos to prove it. If no one cares what happens? We see plenty of needs constantly on social media. Some are fake. They are very good fakes, but fakes nonetheless.  However, when the wonderful God I know cares for the ails of one of His, so must I. He cares for me, but life is not just about me!  I must love justice and mercy! Amen!

“Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.” Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Many are suffering for their faith. Africa is particularly suffering terrorism. Asia is suffering from Muslim domination. Indian Christians are suffering from Hindu radicals and it is seeping into Nepal. Chinese Christians and North Korean Christians are being imprisoned for their faith. Now, the western church is suffering persecution for making stands for Christ. Laws to inhibit are being made. The lawless one is sneaking into churches and teaching false doctrines. The end is near! We see the world turn against Israel. The nations will come against her as if to wipe her out and will be dealt with by her God alone. Ezekiel 38 and 39 are fast approaching, as is 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17. The church will soon disappear, ushering in the Tribulation. Are you ready? The glory that Paul speaks about is the glory we will experience in the Rapture. Jesus will take his church to Himself....

“Away with your noisy hymns of praise! I will not listen to the music of your harps. Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living.”  Amos‬ ‭5‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This chapter is a judgement against Israel for its pretence at honouring the Lord and injustice to the poor. The Lord does not like outward pretence whilst our hearts are far from Him. He diesires mercy and justice above false hymn singing. Singing songs without engaging my heart are worthless. He wants my heart. He wants a life engaged with Him and His ways. I am mindful of this in my prayer life. At times I find my mind wanders. It needs to be present in what I am doing and who I am talking to. Amen!

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”  Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭33‬ ‭NLT‬‬ First things first!!What is God doing today? What does He require me to do today? Today is my first full day back in Australia. Last night I had dinner at a restaurant next door to my motel. While I waited for dinner I felt led to sing quietly. Close beside me was a man all by himself. I thought to myself, ‘ Fod only knows this man’s situation’. However, I sensed he needed to hear from the Lord. He drank no alcohol, onky water. Which was unusual in the environment as most drank alcohol. He could have been a son of God needing encouragement. So I sang. He turned quickly to look at who was singing. Today I want to go and sing for the homeless at Central Station while I wait for my train. I did this last year and several came to talk. I am praying for an opening to share Jesus. While on the train I will do the same. Jesus has people He wants to touch. The...

“But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.”  1 John‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬ In Nepali the word for sin is ‘pap’. It is interesting that of all words I can remember that word. In fact I can remember what Jesus did for me in Nepali: Yeshu, mero papko laagi marnu bhayo. Jesus died for my sins. Jesus gave us liberty from sins, all we have to do is confess our sins and receive His forgiveness. He wants us in a right relationahip with Him so that we can be together for all eternity. I cannot save myself! That is His role! He was the perfect lamb of God who was slain for all sin for all mankind. However, it is not ours until we humbly accept His sacrifice as being the only way. He changed my life as I allowed Him to be Lord. It meant a constant dethroning of self. Self wanted to rule, but there can only be one Lord! Amen!.

“For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬   In this chapter Paul is comparing the glory of the Old Testament to that of the New. He speaks of those Jews who have the veil removed from their eyes and see Jesus as Saviour and Lord. As believers in Christ we have a veil removed when we have the revelation of Jesus being all that we need. He gave us eternal life and delivered us from the dominion of darkness. He forgave our sins and empowered us to live for Him. The Holy Spirit fills us and guides us. He directs us. He is ever present and closer than anybody. We have a constant friend and ally.  Tomorrow I leave for Australia. As I prepare to go He directs my steps. Yesterday I planned on being out most of the ...