IDOK DEVOTION FOR Thursday, December 6, 2007
Have you ever purchased a bunch of grapes, opened them at home to wash them and when you pour them out of the bag you discover the stems are dry and most of the grapes have fallen off the branches? Those left on the branches are so sparse you have no choice but to pluck them off too. And then what do you have? A bowl of individual grapes — NOT a pretty sight!
Like so Christians are not meant to abide alone – we need each other (all living godly lives) to make an attractive presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the ‘world’ and we need to be fresh, moist and nutritious, not dry and shriveled and certainly NOT falling off the branch. And for the purpose of this IDOK lets say the ‘branch’ is a local church body.
Hebrews 10: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Did you gather last night for prayer with other believers?
And speaking of prayer, we have some reports and continued requests.
Uncle John’s surgery went well. They did an epidural so they wouldn’t have to “put him to sleep” which made it easier on his breathing. They were able to successfully fix the aneurysm and when I left the hospital this afternoon, they were planning to send him back to his room straight from recovery. Originally, they said that he would be in ICU for a couple of days. I haven’t heard from Jann T with an update on Kyle, but will let you know when I do.
Prayer Works!
Tulefel, Thank you so much for alerting all my IDOK prayer buddies. It is only by the matchless grace of God that Jason is not dead or blinded. He is still in the hospital and will have surgery for skin grafts to his chest and arm on Friday. Please pray for him. They told him that the surgery will be the worst pain he will experience so far. I cannot imagine any worse pain than he has already had. Pray that God will intervene and deliver him from the horrible pain. They are also going to evaluate whether he will need skin grafts on his face. He may need eye lid reconstruction. Please pray that God will intervene and that it will not be necessary. Also, pray for my daughter, Vikki. She is devastated over this accident and is really seeking God through all of this. I have prayed for her relationship with God to deepen for a long time. Pray that her heart will stay open to God and His will. Pray for her to be strong and to trust the Lord in all things. Thank you to all of my IDOK prayer partners for your faithfulness to pray. Prayer does change things. There is no greater force in all the world than a group of praying people. From the bottom of my heart, I love all of you and am so thankful that I can come seeking help and you are faithful to give it. God bless each and everyone of you. Love, Sharron
And Claudia asks that we pray for Dylan – a precious grand-baby with an ear infection and an allergic reaction to medication.
Father, thank You for messages in grapes. And thank You for IDOK that You allow us this connection but Lord we recognize that we all need local places of worship where we gather together – help us do that faithfully.
And Father, thank You for this excellent report with John K and we trust You with the rest for him. And Dylan. Father, heal this precious little one and comfort Mom and Dad and GMom and PapaT too. Thank You for progress with Jason and as Sharron has asked Lord have mercy and intervene with the natural order of healing and skin grafting and give Jason supernatural pain relief as these procedures are done and in the healing process. And to our way of thinking this would be a great testimony to both he and Vikki and we do pray for a great testimony to be given to them of Your Amazing and Awesome love and mercy. Thank You Father. And we are still trusting Kyle to You and praying for his healing. And not only for these, but for these too: The Peace of Israel John K. Kyle A. Jason, Vicki, Sharron and other family members. Joseph Toomey and Family. Wheeler Family. Mary Ann. Mr. Nash. DeLois. Terri. Leah O. Patsy B. Kim T. Krystee. Rachel B. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Janie B. W.C. & Family . Vickie. Lisa W. John Thomas. Cole. Taylor & family. Anita. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Toy and family. Katelyn. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn. Larry and Claudia and family. Jeanette and Earl and family. Libby and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Martha F and Bob. Rev and Mrs. Carpenter. Allyson and Glen and family and Kaitlyn. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron and girls. Frankie and girls. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa and Brad and family. Cindy K and family. Chuck. Jessie L. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Chad and Brittany and family. Mollie and family. Jenny. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family.
Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family.
Every IDOK church.
Revival in America.
IDOKs Military Families.
IDOKs Troops – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Josh. George. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Hawk. Brant W. Lyndon A. Christopher R. Travis N. Joshua M.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Justin G. Albert R III.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Injured Stateside: Edward J.
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Drew. Brad. Tommy. Desi.
Civilian in Country – Mike. Lee.
And for others on our hearts and illnesses and pains and maladies not mentioned here – we all have something Lord about which we are concerned and we ask for Your Individual Attention. And we pray for our IDOK Troops, for their protection today of mind and body and spirit; for their safe return home, for a successful conclusion to this war; for the Peace of Israel and the Repentance of America and the election of Your Choice as President of this Nation and the Revival of Your Church. Revive us Lord for Your Own Name Sake. Amen and Amen.
As I post this it is 67°F and over cast in Al Asad, Iraq & the time there is 4:29 PM AST – on December 6, 2007
HIS MINISTRY TO YOU
