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The God who made the world and all things in it, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, doesn't dwell in temples made with hands, neither is he served by men's hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he himself gives to all life and breath, and all things. Acts 17:24 WEBWhen I was growing up, we us... -
RHM Devotional: Heroes and Monsters from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Today I want to talk about the potential of being a Hero, or a Monster, that exists inside each one of us. We get to choose. Once when Jesus was preaching from a boat, He told a parable about a man that sowed wheat in H...
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He said to them, 'Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation.' Mark 16:15 WEBJesus spoke these words to the eleven Apostles before He ascended to heaven. There is so much that could be said about this, but today we cover 'The Gospel.' The word Gospel means 'glad tidings, good...
The Way He Rolls
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While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:6 WEB
With his wife giving birth in a stable and as the strong smell of farm animals permeated the air around them, Joseph had to contemplate his situation. Now I grew up on a farm and I know what the 'fragrances of nature' smells like. It is not a pleasant aroma.
On top of that, people had talked about them and gave 'knowing' looks when they passed by, because Mary had become pregnant before they were completely married. Now she went into labor and they could not even find a room at the inn for her to give birth. The baby Jesus was born into the world through some very humble circumstances. Joseph had to think: 'God would never allow this to happen.'
Humble, Simple, Glorious, that is the way He rolls. God chose such an humble entrance for His precious Son that very few people recognized Him. Thousands of years in the planning, this was God's way of breaking the hold of sin that had held mankind since the first Adam. God so loved us that He gave His only begotten Son to redeem us, to buy us back, to do what we were unable to do.
Few people recognize the Lord when He shows up because they are looking over His head, or right on past Him. As a people we tend to like things that are shiny, powerful, and wealthy. The outcast, the downtrodden black sheep that we ignore, those are the ones that recognized Jesus. The sinners flocked to Him in droves. Let us never become so holy that we cannot recognize God and His heart for the lost.
Prayer: Heavenly Father please let me see the world through Your eyes and feel what You feel. Touch my spirit and heal me. Change my heart and let me never be the same. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Note: Good morning! The highlighted group of the week is "What''s For Dinner?" a fun and helpful group for sharing recipes! The vision is for sharing recipes that are budget friendly and add to our health and enjoyment in life, whether you are single or have a large family. To join this group or any other, just go to the Groups link on the site menu. ALSO, RHM Live is coming to Wednesdays! We are going to be starting a half hour worship service starting at 7pm EST, which will be followed immediately by the weekly FAAD chat. We are also planning to start short video teachings to kick off the FAAD chats, so you are welcome to stay and participate :). If you are not familiar with how to get to the chats and need help, just post in the comments below the devotional and we will assist. Have a blessed day!
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