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Sacrifice from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. When Jesus came walking past the disciples in their fishing boat late one night, Peter called out to Him and asked if he could join Him and walk on the water. (Matthew 14:28–31 NKJV) And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if ... -
Jesus answered him, "Simon, I have something to tell you." He said, "Teacher, say on." A certain lender had two debtors. The one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. When they couldn't pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?" Simon answered, "He, I suppose, ...
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For John the Baptizer came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, 'He has a demon.' The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Behold, a gluttonous man, and a drunkard; a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Luke 7:33'34 WEB.A gloomy feeling settled over you when you...
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Cattle Drives
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Moses said to the people, 'Don't be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall never see them again. Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.' Yahweh said to Moses, 'Why do you cry to me? Speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward.' Exodus 14:13 WEB
Moses and the Israelite people stood on the bank of the river with the Egyptian army closing in on them. He had just finished a great faith-filled speech about fear and said that the enemy that you see today, you will never see again. Then in the following verse the Lord asked him, 'Why do you cry to Me? Tell the people to go forward.'
Sometimes we can become paralyzed waiting to know the will of God. Yes we do need to pray and listen, but do we really need seven confirmations to get started? A car can only be steered while moving. A boat cannot be navigated while sitting at anchor. Often the Lord will speak to us after we start the journey, one step at a time, and if you miss Him, He will always find you because He goes after the lost.
'By faith, Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out to the place which he was to receive for an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he went.' (Hebrews 11:8 WEB).
Often in our life, we find that the word comes to correct our course just like on a cattle drive. Looking back over my life, I have often been herded through a loading chute with no door on either side, in fact, I prefer it that way because it keeps my decisions simple. Put Him first in your life and let your journey begin.
As long as we are walking the correct path, it is pretty quiet. Isaiah 30:21 reads, 'And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way, walk you in it; when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left.' A word of correction comes when you turn from His path. I can say that from experience.
Also, you stay with the last word given until a new one comes. Things that I really felt strongly about, that did not pan out, in the end still had value if for no more than education. Don't become paralyzed by fear and anxiety because you feel that you may miss 'God's Will.'
If you are having a problem determining His will, then how do you know this is not it? That idea that keeps returning could very well be Him trying to guide you. It is is easier to follow the voice of God than you think. All that it takes is putting Him first in your life, then He will bring the course corrections as they are needed.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose to put You first in my life. I submit to Your will. Please guide me today, put me where I need to be. Help me to become the very best version of myself and shine Your light on this earth, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Amen Lord.
Thank you for all your do here, brother, you are appreciated :)!
Thank you so much Sylvia, I feel honored to be part of this ministry, God bless.
Good Morning!! To think in this wild upredictable world we are not alone is exciting!! Strive for Him, seek and find! Use His teachings, find a new you!! Hum after the Ole Me, and rise from there! Thanks Pastor!!
Good morning, Mike, and amen! Each day is an adventure in His Kingdom :)!
Good morning, Helena, hope your day is highly blessed :)!
Lord show me your will, don't give up on me if I am not hearing you. Thank you Jesus I submit to your will
Amen, joining with you in prayer, Gloria <3!
Thank you Pastor Dion, I love your devotions
Thank you for this message today. This is a very good reminder to put him first in our lives
Agreed, Terryl! Hope your day is peaceful and blessed :)!
yes hallelujah thank you lord for all you do for me your light is all i need hallelujah amen
I really needed this word this morning.
Thank you pastor. Lord continue to bless this ministry !
God is our shining light ALWAYS!! Amen!!
Praying this prayer with you this morning, Pastor Dion! Timely words of encouragement! Thank you.
Amen. Full submission to God's will, brings us to where He will use us. He pushes us through the open door as we walk behind Him, He raises us up to serve Him well, we only have to follow the Good Shepherd and come as He calls.
This is so true! Believing that God always knows best and in His timing, He leads me in the direction that He wants me to go. I pray that I will step out in faith and trust in His leading.
The message could not have been more fitting for me today! I have become unemployed since September and I live with my special needs son and daughter-n-law. They have need to help me out with finances, although I intended to help them out! Anyway, I have been desperately trying to determine where to go from here?? An unemployed school teacher, is not often heard of! I am afraid to move on not knowing if I was hearing God's will for me! I am awaiting a call from a principle today but a lot of changes in our lives including a big move will have to be made! I'm now going for it! Please help me pray that I get the positive awaiting call because I now know what I need to do! Thanks for the good word this morning!!!!
Prayers sent. Pray without ceasing. GOD LOVES YOU SO MUCH
With the talents & abilities God has given you...and He did that for us all...there is a special place for you
On time Word from the Lord!
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Amen! Thank you for this, Pastor, it really hits home for me. And feels like confimation of the big leap of faith I'm taken now. :)
I choose to put You first in my life. I submit to Your will. Please guide me today, put me where I need to be. Help me to become the best version of myself and shine Your light on this earth, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
Amne! Thank you for todays devotions Pastor Dion. I pray this prayer over me in Jesus, name. Amen. <3
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose to put You first in my life. I submit to Your will. Please guide me today, put me where I need to be. Help me to become the very best version of myself and shine Your light on this earth, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Dion! Heavenly Father, I choose to put You first in my life. I submit to Your will. Please guide me today, put me where I need to be. Help me to become the very best version of myself and shine Your light on this earth, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
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Thank you for the prayer. I see perspective to let Him be first & move along.... Blessings to you and Sylvia!
Amen.