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The Journey from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Today I want to talk about the journey of life. Our thinking is often consumed with what is happening today, or tomorrow, or sometimes what happened yesterday. God thinks in the long term. He can see our entire life at once. Think of it like t... -
'He said to another, 'Follow me!' But he said, 'Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father.' But Jesus said to him, 'Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God.' Another also said, 'I want to follow you, Lord, but first allow me to bid farewell to those who ...
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And on the seventh day God finished his work that He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work that He had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all His work that He had done in creation. Genesis 2:2 ESVAfter coming home from church, ...
The Last Minute
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He waited seven days, the time appointed by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the people were scattering from him. So Saul said, 'Bring the burnt offering here to me, and the peace offerings.' And he offered the burnt offering. As soon as he had finished offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came. 1 Samuel 13:8 ESV
Samuel had told Saul to meet him at Gilgal and that he would make an offering and tell Saul what he must do in the coming battle. Saul waited the seven days but when his army started to scatter, he panicked and made the offering himself. Of course, as soon as Saul finished his offering Samuel showed up.
When the deadline starts approaching we often start sweating, panicking, what are we going to do? Where is God? They say God is never late but He also is not early. He arrives right on time. We are the ones that start to waver, and it is usually right before God shows up.
Do not give up yet. God's help and provision for you is closer than ever. Often we find that when we reach the end of our rope, that God is there to catch us. To us, it seems like the very last minute.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that You help me to hang on, draw me to You and give me a clear vision. Change my heart and cause me to trust in You, in the name of Jesus I pray.
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God is NEVER late, God is CLOSER than we think, God LOVES me and will neverLEAVE me! Thank you Father in Heaven for this constant reminder! Amen
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I'm still waiting my God. Amen.
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Just a closer walk wth my Jesus...Amen
This message couldn't be more true! God's timing can seem SO far off from what we 'think' we need, but, He is always on time!! Just when I thought I was about to lose my house & be completely & literally homeless, God brought about His provisions within 5 days of all this happening & now I see the Rainbow :o) Praise God!!! <3
This is a leason you can hold on to Tracy, trusting God takes us where we never thought we might go. But He is a rewarder of those who really trust Him!
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Hallelujah! Amen!
Amen my Lord.
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Amen! THANK you Father!!
Amen so many times He answers just in the nick of time.
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Thank you God for all your blessings.Amen.
Thank you for this word today!! ♥
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Pastor Dion, YOU ROCK!!!!
GOD knows when to show up, we are the ones with paitence issues.
GOD is GREAT!!!!!!!! All the time!!!!!
The only thing I can say after reading this is God is with me and to Pastor Dions devotional truth Amen!!!!
Amen! Pastors prayer, Heavenly Father, I pray that you help me to hang on, draw me to you and give me a Clear Vision. Change my heart and cause me to trust in you, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen!!!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that You help me to hang on, draw me to You and give me a clear vision. Change my heart and cause me to trust in You, in the name of Jesus I pray. Amen. <3
I'm hanging in there I always do. It does seem like God does come just when your at the end of your rope. Then you have peace for a while and something new might come along or the samething. Father, keep you strong loving arms on me always and keep my family and I safe. Free me from all my illnesses and give me love. peace and a sound mind. In Jesus, name. Amen <3
Thank you Pastor Dion for todays devotion I enjoyed reeading this. :-)
I loved this! I always hesitate when I'm about to give in because I think "what if it's just around the corner?" Thank you for reminding us not to give up!
Thank you Pastor Dion for another timely and inspiring devotional. Heavenly Father help me to hang on and wait for you to turn up.It feels like time is running out, but I know you are never early or late. You turn up at the right time.Help me not to waiver and to wait for You. Amen.
Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father, I pray that You help me to hang on, draw me to You and give me a clear vision. Change my heart and cause me to trust in You, in the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
Amen. Hallelujah Praise God.Yes Gods timing is always so perfect.I have found this time and time again and always have to share this with people with a smile on my face.,because God never lets us down and always shows us the way,and comes to the rescue.Believe and trusting in him.Have really had to learn this and to mind myself God is in control..Help me Heavenly Father to trust in you at all times,when there are times I fail to do so forgive me.Never let my hope and trust in you die.In The Name of Jesus Christ I pray.Thank you Pastor Todd for this devotion and prayer.