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Hide and Seek

  • You shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 WEB

    Most all of us have played the game of 'Hide and Seek' before. As one person counts down, the others go and hide as best they can. When the countdown is complete, the seeker then searches for the others.

    When I became an adult and began playing it with the children, I would hide and the kids would search and search until they found me. If I hid in too good of a spot, I would have to give them hints, or make some noise so they could find me. If they stopped looking, well it just kind of spoiled the game. You didn't want to make it too difficult for them, but it needed to be challenging according to their ability.

    Our heavenly Father hides from us, and it is up to us to seek Him out. He drops little hints here and there, and we most always find Him right when we are about to give up the search. Don't give up! Seek Him out. He will often be found in the places you least expect.

    Jesus even hid His teachings in parables. He said to them, 'To you is given the mystery of the Kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables, that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand' (Mark 4:10).

    Insincere people could listen to the teachings of Jesus all day and not comprehend them, while His disciples could. It was an encoded message, and knowing Him was the key to understanding it. We can read a passage from the Bible ten times and feel that it makes no sense, but then a quickening from the Holy Spirit comes, and suddenly we understand it.

    He conceals it, we seek it for it, and He reveals it. Jesus told us: 'I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened' (Luke 11:9).

    Keep on seeking, for you are closer than you were before. Keep on asking, for you are about to receive, what He has in store. Keep on knocking, for He's on the way to the door.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for giving me hope and I pray that You build my faith. Help me see the big picture and where I fit into this puzzle. Walk with me and talk with me today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

    Note: "And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him'a threefold cord is not quickly broken." (Ecclesiastes 4:12). If you are in need of prayer, we are here for you! All prayer requests made on our Prayer Network are private: RHM Prayer Network


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Joseph Adams, Jr.
Joseph Adams, Jr.

Amen

October 10, 2017
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

October 10, 2017
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Amen Lord 

October 10, 2017
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

Amen Lord!

October 10, 2017
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Kevin Moore
Kevin Moore

Amen 

October 10, 2017
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

October 10, 2017
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Stacie Chambers-Franklin
Stacie Chambers-Franklin

Pastor Dion, I so wish that you had emojis on this website! This devo deserves some of the hand-clapping, hand-raising emojis. And at least 10 heart emojis too! This devo's got me crying and praising. Thank you so much for always knowing just what to say! Blessings...

October 10, 2017
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Dion Todd
Dion Todd

Yes, in time we certainly will... Thank you for reading Stacie.

October 10, 2017
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Pranoti  Kumar
Pranoti Kumar

Yes Lord Jesus....

 

October 10, 2017
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Mike OBryan
Mike OBryan

Hum so true!! Many don't get it, miss it and still don't believe-- sort of the enemy..

October 10, 2017
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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles

Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for giving me hope and I pray that You build my faith. Help me see the big picture and where I fit into this puzzle. Walk with me and talk with me today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen <3 Thank you

October 10, 2017
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Amen, I seek You Lord.

 

October 10, 2017
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Give us strength God,Amen 

October 10, 2017
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Rick Doran
Rick Doran

God is SOOOOOO Good!!!

October 10, 2017
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady

Amen!

October 10, 2017
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Pastor Dion, thank you for your exhortation and encouragement!

October 10, 2017
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father, I humbly ask You to open my ears to listen clearly what Your message is and accomplished it. In Jesus name I pray,Amen.

October 10, 2017
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Michelle  Muff
Michelle Muff

When we are weak, and tired we are more prone to sin. Dear Lord, please help  us stay refreshed so that we may battle with a prepared heart.  

October 10, 2017
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

October 10, 2017
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Phynedra Franklin
Phynedra Franklin

Amen

October 10, 2017
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Linda Kovacs
Linda Kovacs

AMEN :)

October 10, 2017
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Rose Sicilia
Rose Sicilia

Truth Amen I love you my Lord without my faith in you I am dead inside. You give me strength love and comfort. Thank you Jesus Amen!

October 10, 2017
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams

Amen.  Praise God!  Thanks Pastor Todd!  Heavenly Father I thank You for giving me hope and I pray that You build my faith. Help me see the big picture and where I fit into this puzzle. Walk with me and talk with me today, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray.  Amen.

October 11, 2017
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Diane Symborski✝
Diane Symborski✝

Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for giving me hope and I pray that You build my faith. Help me see the big picture and where I fit into this puzzle. Walk with me and talk with me today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen!

 

 

Thank you Pastor Dion for your daily devotions. :-)

October 11, 2017