Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. Samuel said to Jesse, 'Yahweh has not chosen these.' Samuel said to Jesse, 'Are all your children here?' He said, 'There remains yet the youngest. Behold, he is keeping the sheep.' Samuel said to Jesse, 'Send and get him, for we will not sit down until he comes here.' He sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with a handsome face and good appearance. Yahweh said, 'Arise! Anoint him, for this is he.' Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the middle of his brothers. 1 Samuel 16:10 WEBWhile the sheep grazed peacefully, David reached down and picked up another rock. Placing it in his sling, he twirled it about before releasing it and watching it soar through the air. David was out in the field tending the sheep day after day, playing his harp, spending time with the Lord, and he had no idea that his future was being formed while doing it.
David had seven brothers, all who were older and bigger than he was, but God chose him because He looked on David's heart. David spent time with God in the field when he was tending sheep, and God took his life to a new level while he was doing it.
David protected his dad's sheep when he was little, then God's sheep when he was grown. The sling that he played with in the fields, later killed Goliath. God will use the trivial things that you learn along the way to prepare you for something bigger.
Today, talk with God wherever you are, whatever you are doing. While in the field, or in the home, talk with Him. The relationship that you develop in the simple things will lead on to something much greater. God just might say: 'This is the one, anoint them for My work.'
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for bringing me this far. Guide me into all that You have and help me to make the most of my time here on earth. Help me to know You in a deeper way Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.Note: Good morning! For those who may not know and are interested, we have started an online Bible Study with interactive quizzes as part of our RHM Live weekend services! We are started with the book of Luke, and will be bringing Luke Chapter Four this week. For links to joining our RHM Live Services and the Bible Study, go to the top of the Home page, in the Announcements. Have a blessed day!
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Yahuah will use the simple to confound the wise.
Amen!
Amen, it's me O Lord , down on my knees in prayer .
God speaks to us from unexpected sources. His timing is always perfect!
This message could not have come at a better time than this in my life for me...with both my daughters gone out for higher studies,,,,I was suddenly lonely. After the basic household chores post lunch I was left with nothing to do! I would lie awake in the nights and pray God shows or gives me something meaningful and constructive to do. First week or so tried social media, some You tube videos...nothing interested me. I wanted to hear His Word! Tried some sites....nothing! I was preparing to appear for an Online Bible Quiz and co incidentally it happened to be Luke! the same book on which Refreshing Hopes is doing a Bible Study!! I intended to just study for the quiz. Then I went through the site and found it interesting! And by His Grace, through Pastor's message, I got an insight into my status in life today . It was like God answering me.!! Like David I too should sincerely do my best in whatever n wherever I have been placed and continue to strengthen my relationship with Him by seeking Him and studying His word! That's all that needs to be done! To prepare myself to meet my Lord. Till he comes!!!!
Thank you Refreshing Hope for refreshing my hope!
Stay Blessed!
Good for you Sister! Yes He is mighty, knows all things!!!!!! Amen! Bless You!!!
Glad you are here Pranoti! Have a blessed day :)
As mentioned being brought in Faith too The Lord as a boy, learning His ways, I've kept in mind everything is for a purpose and reason! In My suffering with Him, it excites Me in the toughest challanges, knowing their there for good reason!! Praise God every second! He sees whats going on in this Earth! His timing things will be brought-aright!!!
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for bringing me this far. Guide me into all that You have and help me to make the most of my time here on earth. Help me to know You in a deeper way Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen <3 Thank you
Thank You Lord for getting me this far. Your will be done in my life. Amen
One never knows how or who God will use next. Talking with God is so important, when He is ready, He can and will speak back and chances are, you will understand what He is saying! Father, train each of us to hear you more clearly!
It is Gods work! He created me for a purpose, He just keeps doing what He does and wants to involve me in His plan.
Amen!
Amen! He chooses the weaker person to confound the wise.
Amen!!
Thank you Jesus for this wonderful day..Guide me through life for your will.Let me serve you in any way I can.I love you.Thank you Paster Todd for your daily devotional. Amen
Heavenly Father, show me the way to follow. Lead me to what You want me to do,in Your Holy Name I pray. Amen.
Amen!
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Amen! Lord God, dear heavenly Father, please give me a heart like David, totally devoted to you, always sensitive to Your voice, always putting You first and always seeking Your will! In the name of Jesus Christ I ask and pray, Amen!
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for bringing me this far. Guide me into all that You have and help me to make the most of my time here on earth. Help me to know You in a deeper way Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen!
Thank you pastor Dion for you daily devotion. :-)
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father I thank You for bringing me this far. Guide me into all that You have and help me to make the most of my time here on earth. Help me to know You in a deeper way Lord, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.