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But Rahab the prostitute and her father's household and all who belonged to her, Joshua saved alive. And she has lived in Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Joshua 6:25 ESVThe least of the least, Rahab was always looked down on by the other women ... -
Pharaoh's daughter came down to bathe at the river. Her maidens walked along by the riverside. She saw the basket among the reeds, and sent her handmaid to get it. She opened it, and saw the child, and, behold, the baby cried. She had compassion on him, and said, 'This is one of the Hebrews' childre...
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Rejected Identity from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Today I want to talk about rejection, especially in your calling, your gifts, your talents, by those who are familiar with you. We can read the Bible and feel like Jesus had an automatic win button in every circumstance. Storms, disease,...
Crazy
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Make an ark of gopher wood. You shall make rooms in the ark, and shall seal it inside and outside with pitch. This is how you shall make it. The length of the ark will be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits. Genesis 6:14 WEB
Noah had a driving passion that no one else understood. He could see beyond the curve. To those walking by, he must have appeared crazy. It had never rained on the earth before, a mist came up from the ground and watered the plants (Genesis 2:6). Yet here was a man building a huge ship in his yard.
Noah was different from everyone else. He had a calling on his life. God had told him to build an ark, and he was going to do it, though in the natural it made absolutely no sense at all. Day after day Noah worked on this ark and the years went by with nothing to mention but sore muscles and splinters. Then the final day arrived and the first rain drop fell. That is when everything changed and the people no longer thought that Noah was crazy.
What God had promised was not forgotten, or wrong, or mistaken, but patiently waiting for the proper time to arrive. In Noah's life, everyone else turned out to be wrong and what Noah believed, turned out to be right. In the end, only eight souls were saved on the earth: Noah, his wife, his sons, and their wives. Noah did his part, the part that God had told him to do, and God took care of the rest. It took hard work and patience to see it through.
When you don't fit in and they don't understand you, know that you are not the first. When they don't allow you into their circle because you are different, it is ok. Sometimes what the Lord calls you to do will appear crazy to those around you and they will not understand it. Noah's peers did not help him with his project. Do not let this rejection stop you from doing what God has called you to do. Do your part each day and let God take care of the rest. Stay the course, and keep on building.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please guide me into all that You have for me. Reveal the gifts that You have placed in my life and teach me to use them better. Adjust my focus and straighten my walk. Reveal my mission here in a clearer way, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Note: Happy Sunday! Just a reminder that the RHM Live Sunday service will be taking place this morning at 11am EST. Pastor Dion will begin a three-part series on the foundations of Faith, Hope and Love. We hope that you will join us! ALSO, the Healthy Living group has started an event this month called "Peace in Troubled Times". Unchecked stress, anger and fear can all have negative effects on our health. This event is about prayer, encouragement, scriptures, testimonies and information on keeping our peace. All are invited to join!
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i thank you lord for the dream you have given me thank you lord amen
Thank you Daddy God for this timely reminder, you always know what I need and what is best❣Amen❤
Amen Pastor Dion, Abba Father put a dream in my heart and I will hold on to it forever.
Where do I go to log into the service?
Jackie here is the link :): http://www.refreshinghope.org/pages/live
Once you are there, you will need to click the Play link on the blue screen below the chat box :)
That said, the service started an hour ago, so your time zone may be off :)
This is so perfect! Was debating about praying for exactly this afte the service today, but had other things that I needed prayer for and didn't want to ask too much. I know the Lord has something forme, I know He has said "something new" and I want to do what I needed to do to get started so He can guide me. But not sure what exactly to do. I have felt He was saying to keep doing what I'm doing but I still feel like I should be focused on task, on gift and I'm not and don't know what to focus on. Thank you for this encouraging Word today Pastor Dion!
Amen GREAT devotional!!! thank you pastor Todd
Amen
Thank You Pastor Dion for this great Devotional and prayer. I find the Devotionals very inspirational and I can relate to them.
thankyou for great devonal.
Awesome message
Yes, True... :)
Yes, amen Lord Jesus, I'm waiting sometimes patiently, and sometimes impatiently.
Amen. Praise God! Good morning! Thanks Pastor Dion! Heavenly Father, please guide me into all that You have for me. Reveal the gifts that You have placed in my life and teach me to use them better. Adjust my focus and straighten my walk. Reveal my mission here in a clearer way, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
I think over a dream & can't see as any...thanks!…
Amen!! Thank you Pastor Dion for your devotion. :-) I really like this and I claim prayer over my husband, chikdren and myself. Amen
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please guide me into all that You have for me. Reveal the gifts that You have placed in my life and teach me to use them better. Adjust my focus and straighten my walk. Reveal my mission here in a clearer way, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen Thank You, Father. <3
Amen, sister!