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If you died with Christ from the elements of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to ordinances, "Don't handle, nor taste, nor touch" (all of which perish with use), according to the precepts and doctrines of men? These things indeed appear like wisdom in self-imp... -
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Soul Chaser
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He told them this parable. 'Which of you men, if you had one hundred sheep, and lost one of them, wouldn't leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one that was lost, until he found it?' Luke 15:3 WEB
One night I had a very vivid dream where a person who had attended our church was hurt and had huge sores on their body, but I had a jar of salve that would heal them. When I convinced them to let me help, I rubbed the salve over their sores, and they were so touched that someone cared that they began weeping.
Confused about the dream, but noting that I had not seen them for a while, I decided that I would call them up and invite them out to dinner. They agreed and over a long dinner I learned that they had been hurt over a simple misunderstanding. No one involved meant anyone harm, but they had withdrawn thinking the worst. I knew everyone involved and was able to explain, pray for them, and it brought healing to the relationship. They returned to church and everything was fine.
God does not toss people away. He actively seeks out the lost and the wounded, and He will use you to do it. You are His body on the earth. He will heal people through you, and speak through you, but you have to be willing to go.
Also, God does not want to lose anyone, but we all have a free will and can push Him away, and those that He sends to us. Those that He sends, do not have to go at all. Truly the harvest is great, but the laborers are few (Matthew 9:37).
Let God love you, and through you. Don't let the one that He has placed on your heart slip through the cracks like so many others. Work with Him to bring in the harvest. Go after the lost and the wounded when He brings them to your remembrance. He will back you up.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please show me the lost and give me Your words to comfort them. Help me see them through Your eyes. Guide me, teach me, use me on this earth, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Note: Good morning! For those who missed the email, we are have a new free digital book offering from Guideposts on the site called "Living Longer, Living Better", with biblical wisdom on taking care of your health. Each book that is in English is also available in audio format, read by our own Dennis Hubbell of JIOS Radio! We encourage you to take a look at the books and post your feedback. You can find them at the Guideposts link on the site menu. ALSO, the Haven of Hope group is hosting an event called "November - Gratitude & Grace", a challenge to post something we are thankful for each day and an opportunity to post a prayer request. All are welcome to join :)! If you have any questions on how to find any of these resources, just post a comment on the devotional, reply to the email or just post on the website - we will find it :)!
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Amen ...thank you for your daily messages from God
hallelujah amen
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For anyone who needs the link to the Guideposts booklets, here it is :)! http://www.refreshinghope.org/pages/guideposts-main
Amen. This blessed me.
This is a wonderful lesson for today. So many times I dream of a friend and always make it a point to contact them just to be sure their ok. We are truly the only Jesus some will ever see. Be Blessed
TYL Yes use me as a vessel to work through
Amen! Abba Father has placed two terminally ill neighbors next to me in the past couple of years. I do not find it ironic that one died and the other purchased their apartment. God has placed them near me for a reason. The first was a Jewish man and I prayed fervently for his soul as the Lord led me, on the night he passed way. I didn't know he was dying that night, I found out the next day. I never had an opportunity to share Jesus with him, but his family knew I was a Christian praying for him. Now I have posted a prayer request for my neighbor Mary Nicholson she has been diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer. I have spoke to her about my faith and she has asked for me to pray for her children in the past. I do not know if she is born again. I am asking Abba to show me how I can best minister to her. I am also praying for her complete healing. If we ask for opportunities to serve Abba, He brings them abundantly.
I forgot to mention after the Jewish man died i felt peace and joy, I just knew that he was with Jesus. A short time after I had a dream with the words, Shalom, shalom repeated over and over in it.
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Amne Thank you Pastor Dion for todays devotion. :-) Father, please let me know when your speaking to me. Let the Holy Spirit always be my guide to do what is met for me to do. I pray in Jesus, name. Amen. <3
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please show me the lost and give me Your words to comfort them. Help me see them through Your eyes. Guide me, teach me, use me on this earth, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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