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Friends in Low Places

  • Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him. The Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, 'This man welcomes sinners, and eats with them.' Luke 15:1 WEB

    Everyone knows that Jesus came to save the lost sinner, and they were all drawn to Him like a magnet, but the religious establishment of the time grumbled about this constantly. If they had their way, the religious leaders would have driven the sinners far, far away, but Jesus did not allow this to happen. He came to seek out and save the lost (Luke 19:10). In Luke 15:10, Jesus said that the angels rejoice over one sinner that repents.

    I was playing in a band at a party one night when He found me during the middle of a song. It is odd to explain, but I suddenly saw myself in third person view and He instantly gave me a new outlook on life. He refreshed my hope that there was something more. His loving presence came upon me in such a way that I put my bass guitar up, went home, laid on the floor and surrendered to His calling in tears. No one had to preach to me.

    The next morning, I went to church and was soon baptized. I prayed about quitting the band I was in, but He said no. So I had the pastor pray with me, and he said no. I needed the money anyway, so I continued playing in bands while wearing a Jesus t-shirt and a strap with a cross on it. Soon His presence began showing up in the bars and prophetic words would come to me for those in the room. I preached my first sermons in bar parking lots and they were powerful. People would begin trembling under His power, and I led some to the Lord.

    Jesus has friends in low places. They may put His statue in glorious sanctuaries, but you will still encounter His presence outside those walls in the dust and the dirt. He still wants to speak with you today, but some of the super religious will look down on you and try and drive you away from Him just as they did then. Don't give up, and know that it is not Jesus that is driving you away today. He will reach people right where they are, using your hands to touch them, and your voice to speak to them.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for leading by example. You are not a respecter of persons and in Your eyes, all of us are created equal. Let me see people as You see them, and fill me with Your discernment, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

    Note: Happy Sunday! Don't forget that our RHM Live weekend service is happening today at 10am EST! We will be continuing our online Bible Study with Luke, Chapter Eighteen. To find out more or join us this morning, go to this page: RHM Live


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Joseph Adams, Jr.
Joseph Adams, Jr.

Amen to Yahuah and His Will.

January 14, 2018
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Help us God. Amen

January 14, 2018
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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for leading by example. You are not a respecter of persons and in Your eyes, all of us are created equal. Let me see people as You see them, and fill me with Your discernment, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen Thank You

January 14, 2018
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Amen, sister <3!

January 14, 2018
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Tracy Carroll
Tracy Carroll

Through Your eyes,,,Amen.

January 14, 2018
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Thank you so much for your wonderful wonderful faithful true words! Amen!

January 14, 2018
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

I believe and trust you Jesus.I love and worship you. Amen 

January 14, 2018
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

January 14, 2018
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen!

January 14, 2018
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

Praise God  happy Sunday   amen  for our Lord and savior is great

January 14, 2018
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

Amen, it is amazing where the hand of God is willing to go!

January 14, 2018
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father,  use me as You choose to do Your designs. In Jesus name I pray,Amen. 

January 14, 2018
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady

Amen!

January 14, 2018
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Amen 

January 14, 2018
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

January 14, 2018
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Sheri Buckner
Sheri Buckner

This is why we're not to look down on ANYONE!!! Thank you for this inspiring word, Pastor Todd!!!

January 15, 2018
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams

Amen.  Praise God!  Thanks Pastor Todd!  Heavenly Father, I thank You for leading by example. You are not a respecter of persons and in Your eyes, all of us are created equal. Let me see people as You see them, and fill me with Your discernment, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray.  Amen.

January 15, 2018
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Diane Symborski✝
Diane Symborski✝

Heavenly Father, I thank You for leading by example. You are not a respecter of persons and in Your eyes, all of us are created equal. Let me see people as You see them, and fill me with Your discernment, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen

 

Thank you pastor Dion for you daily devotion. :-)

January 19, 2018
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Mary  Ann
Mary Ann

Thank you Pastkr, i AM dking better each day with our devotionals. They help ppl just dont understand just how things happen in lifes bhsy fast lane, they dont know how some of us just get bogged down and cant seem to move,just a wee bit at a time but we do. I feel its a part of life. My faith is slowly getting back to where i need it to be one step,day at a time, i will make it before he takes me home..Amen..my verse came back tonight, praise you Oh, Lord Jesus Christ... " if God before us..-WHO ? CAN BE AGAINST US ??? Amen !!!   NO ONE !!" God Bless all yall.. love yall :-) 

Tooo much ..-

January 21, 2018
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Mary  Ann
Mary Ann

New tablet'my sis gave me her old one,but, it's new to md- Praise you Sweet Jesus Christ,i do love thee so, thank you for my

'' NEW tablet '' Amen ..-

January 21, 2018
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Deborah Alexander
Deborah Alexander

Amen thank you Father for your unconditional love to us all no matter where we are

January 22, 2018