Isaiah 61

1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2 to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, 3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. 4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.

5 Aliens will shepherd your flocks; foreigners will work your fields and vineyards. 6 And you will be called priests of the LORD, you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast.
7 Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.

8 "For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity.
In my faithfulness I will reward them and make an everlasting covenant with them. 9 Their descendants will be known among the nations and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed."

10 I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God.
For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

11 For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations.


Saturday, June 16, 2007

Prayers and prayer

I am personally excited about the wonderful spiritual growth God will initiate and fulfill in this trip. I encourage all who are with us in spirit to pray for boldness and confidence. Do not let fear entangle our ministry to simply love God's people. Do not worry about us: pray for our safety, but do not worry.

Please also pray for those who will stay behind while we travel. Pray for the dear friend who will care for our house and (Whitecar) family dog, Daisy, while we are gone. Pray for those caring for the McLaughlin home and family dog, Bandit. Pray for the Armstead family and the safety of their home while they are away. Pray for the parents -- the Kings and Montgomery's -- who are sending their children in our care to minister across the world.

Sing a hymn every day for us!

Nancy Whitecar
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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Dear Whitecars,

By now you are in Cairo and probably very tired but excited at the same time. Use the rest of this day to acclamate yourself and recover so you can begin well tomorrow.
We will be praying for you all. Yes for safety but also that you will trust God and allow your faith to guide you God's presence throughout every seceond of your experience. Yes that means the mundane as well. I have often found God lounging in the mundane waiting for us to recognize that God has things well in hand. Stressing over arrangements etc. is trying to take back the control we have given over to God. So relax and drink in the goodness of God that is already working in your past, your present and your future.

God bless you all

Bill Adams

Friday, June 29, 2007 at 1:50:00 PM EDT

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