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The Vineyard from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. I have always admired Amos, who was a shepherd in a field when the Lord told him to go and prophesy to King Jeroboam in Bethel. The priest Amaziah told him to prophesy somewhere else. They weren't interested in what the Lord had to say, but A... -
for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity. Proverbs 24:16 WEB.Once again, I was the one who promised he would never do it again, then went and did it again. I had slowly drifted away one more time. I have found that it's easy to make promises...
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Then Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? Haven't you made a hedge around him, and around his house, and around all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth your hand now, and touch all t...
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How to Feed a Possum
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Therefore, I tell you, don't be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they? Matthew 6:25 WEB
Painstakingly I hand rubbed four chicken breasts with olive oil, seasoned them carefully, pre-heated the grill to first sear them, and then slow cooked them over the flame, turning them back and forth until they were golden brown. After this, I placed my culinary creation on a plate, but as I turned and opened the door, three of them fell on the porch!
I was not to happy about this, but I took the three that I dropped out to the edge of the woods by our home and we split the last one between us. The next morning they were all gone. An opossum and a stray dog had enjoyed a feast together. God had given them a banquet, and He'd had me prepare it for them, gourmet style.
God takes care of the entire universe. If He will take care of a possum and a stray dog how much more will He take care of you? So many times we get caught up in the fear of what may come. God must have took care of you yesterday because you are still here to read this.
We panic because we do not trust God. Instead we put our trust in temporary things that can easily vanish or be taken from us like Laban did (Genesis 31:30). When trouble comes, so will the solution. When the need arises, so will the provision. You give your children what they need when the proper time comes, and so does God.
Jesus told us 'But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well' (Matthew 6:33). This verse literally means: 'Ally yourself with God.' We are not to be distracted by material needs. As we work with God and do His will, our needs will be provided for. It is a leap of faith.
God sees where you are today and understands. While we worry and agonize, He is busy preparing something good for us. It is a beautiful thing when God turns the tide and we find that all of our worry and fear, was for nothing.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for providing for me. You know what I am facing here better than I do. I look to You for my help. Guide me and help me get involved in what You are doing on the earth today. I want to ally with You Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Amen, send me Lord, send me.
Thank you for these words of wisdom! They're exactly what I needed to hear TODAY!!! God bless <3
Amen.
Amen
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for providing for me. You know what I am facing here better than I do. I look to You for my help. Guide me and help me get involved in what You are doing on the earth today. I want to ally with You Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen! Yes! You know what I am facing and I know you will provide the way <3 Thank you
Interesting-let Him work through you, you may be surprised!!!!!!!!
Amen
One of my favortie verses. Thank you so much!
Amen!
Thank you Lord for sending me exactly what I need today! Amen.
Amen! Trust and Believe! But even the birds fly around looking for a worm....they dont sit in the nest and wait for it to be dropped in their lap! I believe we are given free will so that we will do our part and leave the rest to God.
Amen thank pastor Todd. You are absolutely right about all the worry and fear was for nothing because while we are there worrying and fearful about how our needs are going to be met. God is behind the scenes working things out. Thats why we should run to God first and trust Him. Father God when my mine and heart start to worry and fear about how my needs are going to be met. Help me to turn my mine and heart to you Thank you Jesus.
Amen!
Amen, Praise the Lord.
This is so true praise god
Amen, Pastor Dion. Great message.
Thanks for beautiful devetional and bless yoU
I trust God everyday with my life
"When trouble comes, so will the solution. When the need arises, so will the provision. You give your children what they need when the proper time comes, and so does God." So true Pastor Dion, for I can testify to this. Everything comes from HIM from the time HE had created us HE already know us . He sees our unformed body, and all the days ordained for us HE had already written in HIS book before one of them come to be. (psalm 139:16) He sees our needs and HE will provide for us always.
Great illustration of the scripture reading. All sooo true!
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for providing for me. You know what I am facing here better than I do. I look to You for my help. Guide me and help me get involved in what You are doing on the earth today. I want to ally with You Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen. <3
Thank you for todays devotion, Pastor Dion. :-)
Amen! Pastors prayer, Heavenly Father, I thank you for providing for me. You know what I am facing here better than I do. I look to you for my help. Guide me and help me get involved in what you are doing on the Earth today. I want to Ally with you Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ I prayAmen!!
Thank you Pastor Dion. A lovely illustration of how God provides for others and takes care of us as well,all in ways we don't realise. I know and can see the Lord takes care of me and guides me in my life and I thank Him so much for all He does for me.
Pastors Prayer: Heavenly Father. I thank You for providing for me. You know what I am facing here better than I do. I look to You for my help. Guide me and help me get involved in what You are doing on the earth today.I want to ally with You Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.Amen.
Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father I thank You for providing for me. You know what I am facing here better than I do. I look to You for my help. Guide me and help me get involved in what You are doing on the earth today. I want to ally with You Lord, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
Amen!