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Call Waiting

  • Walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers: Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. He said to them, 'Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.' They immediately left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4:18 WEB

    As Jesus walked along the sea shore, He saw Peter and Andrew. He told them to follow Him and that He would make them 'fishers of men.' As they walked with Him, they became experienced and He taught them so that they could teach others. It was a long time before they were ready, but the day finally came and in chapter ten, Jesus sent them out on their first teaching mission:

    'Jesus sent these twelve out, and charged them, saying, 'Don't go among the Gentiles, and don't enter into any city of the Samaritans. Rather, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, preach, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!' Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give' (Matthew 10:5-8).

    There is an amount of time between Jesus calling you, and Jesus sending you. How long is unknown to us and it varies person to person. This span of time varies throughout the Bible. David was king at thirty, while Moses started his ministry at eighty.

    When I was around twenty years old, the Lord told me that I would be a prophetic teacher and to prepare myself for ministry. I was so excited and went through Bible college, got ordained, then I waited. I was forty-five years old when the Lord finally sent me into full time ministry, and I no longer even wanted it. Where I had once felt like I knew a lot, now I feel like I know nothing. As Paul wrote: 'Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. But if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he doesn't yet know as he ought to know' (1 Corinthians 8:1'2 WEB). I can testify that this is true.

    Has God called you for something, but it has yet to come to pass? Do not give up hope yet for this is perfectly normal. God is faithful, but there is a training time between the calling and the sending.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for not forgetting about me. I know that Your eyes are on the sparrow and that You will also take care of me. I want all that You have for me on this earth. Please walk with me, talk with me, speak to me and through me, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

    Note: Happy Friday! For those who have sent your support to Refreshing Hope Ministries in 2017, we sent out the your contribution statements yesterday. If you did not receive yours, and would like one for your taxes, please let us know - it could be that we don't have sufficient contact information. Thank you all so much, we would not be able to make this happen without you! If you would like to join with us in helping this ministry run, here is the link to donate: Donations Page


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Joseph Adams, Jr.
Joseph Adams, Jr.

Elohim's Calling is Sure and He wants a return on His Investments.

January 12, 2018
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Amen 

January 12, 2018
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen :)

January 12, 2018
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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles

Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for not forgetting about me. I know that Your eyes are on the sparrow and that You will also take care of me. I want all that You have for me on this earth. Please walk with me, talk with me, speak to me and through me, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Thank you Amen

January 12, 2018
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Retta Morgan
Retta Morgan

Thank you Jesus 

Teach me your ways , lead me in a plain path show me the way , I wanna do your will

January 12, 2018
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen!

January 12, 2018
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

Amen! Only the Father knows the timing of a thing. It seems He tells Jesus and Jesus tells you. Thank you Father for your Son!

January 12, 2018
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Amen, brother!

January 12, 2018
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Thank you Jesus for my blessings.I will serve as you wish.You are my Lord and Master.I love and worship you.You are totally awesome. Amen 

January 12, 2018
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Rick Doran
Rick Doran

Thank You Heavenly Father for All the Blessings you give us.  Send me Lord!

Happy Friday Pastor Dion , Mrs.Sylvia!!!

January 12, 2018
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Amen, thank you very much, Rick, to you as well :)!

January 12, 2018
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Amen! Happy and Blessed Friday RHM :)

January 12, 2018
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

To you as well, Lynn, God bless <3!

January 12, 2018
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Diane Symborski✝
Diane Symborski✝

Same to you, Lynn! Love You <3

January 12, 2018
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Thank You Lord for all Your blessings, let it be Your will in my life. In Jesus name I pray,Amen. 

Thank you Pastor for all Your help.

January 12, 2018
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady

Amen! I pray He uses me, how, when and where is up to Him.

January 12, 2018
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Tom Cartmell
Tom Cartmell

It' back, thank you so much for the devotionals. God bless all at RHM

January 12, 2018
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Diane Symborski✝
Diane Symborski✝

Heavenly Father I thank You for not forgetting about me. I know that Your eyes are on the sparrow and that You will also take care of me. I want all that You have for me on this earth. Please walk with me, talk with me, speak to me and through me, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.Amen <3

 

Thank you Pastor Dion for todays devotion. :-)

January 12, 2018
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen, Pastor Dion, and thank you!

January 12, 2018
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Phynedra Franklin
Phynedra Franklin

Amen Pastor Dion for the encouragement I’m currently in the waiting period.

January 12, 2018
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

January 12, 2018
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams

Amen.  Praise God!  Thanks Pastor Todd!  Heavenly Father I thank You for not forgetting about me. I know that Your eyes are on the sparrow and that You will also take care of me. I want all that You have for me on this earth. Please walk with me, talk with me, speak to me and through me, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray.  Amen.

January 13, 2018
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Amen, brother, joining in your prayer <3!

January 13, 2018