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Thank You from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Today I want to talk about the importance of being thankful. Jesus lived on Earth as our example, and He was so thankful and full of praise. No matter what you have been through, there are still some things that you can be thankful about. An imp... -
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalms 32:8 NIVRecently when the Lord was ready to start something new in our life, He started closing out the old. Of course we panicked, tried giving more, praying more, fasting more, serving ...
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Out of the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring send out from the same opening fresh and bitter water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, yield olives, or a vine figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh water. James 3:10 WEBHot, ti...
The Redeemer
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Yahweh, your Redeemer, and he who formed you from the womb says: 'I am Yahweh, who makes all things; who alone stretches out the heavens; who spreads out the earth by myself; Isaiah 44:24 WEB
In the Bible when someone was in trouble, danger, or in need, a male relative could 'redeem' them. This relative was called a 'kinsmen redeemer' and would step in and pay off their debt, buy back their property, and set them free.
A great example of this is in the book of Ruth. When Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi were widows, living penniless and gleaning in the fields, a wealthy relative named Boaz stepped up and took them in. Ruth suddenly went from having nothing, to having it all. She is King David's great grandmother and in the lineage of Jesus (Ruth 4:17).
The Lord is often mentioned as a Redeemer in the Bible. The word Redeem means: to save, compensate for the defects of, vindicate. In this light, the Lord wants to:
- (Save) Rescue you and keep you safe from danger.
- Compensate for your defects and make you a better person.
- (Vindicate) Clear you of all blame.
Jesus became our Redeemer. He has stepped in and laid His own life down for us. The debt that we could not pay, He did, and He has chosen the church as His own bride just as Boaz chose Ruth. Leave your past behind and let the Lord guide you from this day on. Your past, is in the past, and your future is now a bright one.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You so much for redeeming me. Lord I want all that You have for me in this life, lead me. Please teach me the things that I should know and let me hear You clearly, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Note: Good morning! Ladies, just wanted to let you know that the "Ladies in Distress" group is starting up their "Thankful Thursday" weekly event again! For those who walk with Him, there is always something to be thankful about, so let's share with each other! This is one of our private groups, which means all you ladies are welcome, but only group members see the post. If you are not yet a member and have any trouble joining, just post somewhere on the website and we'll get you signed up :). Here is the link: Ladies in Distress> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Amen. I know my Redeemer lives.
Thanks goes you my redeemer that paid debit which I can't pay but you alone , once again thanks
Amen Lord
Amen!
Amen! Father, I thank you for sending your son Jesus to this earth. I remember the day I recieved the Baptisum in the Holy Spirit, I heard these words. "Jesus is the truth!" I have heard the tape in the church that day of me speaking in a strange language I had never learned and I just kept repeating; "Jesus is truth", I thought in English. We are about to see new things Jesus provided for us, it is time!
That is the truth indeed, brother, and amen!
Amen!❤
Amen!
Thank you!
Thank you Pastor Dion. Your words are truth and life. Thank You
Thank you Jesus for shedding your blood for my sins.Thanks for being my risen Savior.i love and worship you.You are awesome. Amen
Amen
Thank You Jesus for redeeming me, Amen.
Dear Father, thank You for redeeming me from my sins. I trust You for all the things You have for me, and I wait for Your grace. In Jesus name I pray, Amen
Amen! I am redeemed!
Amen god is so good
Amen!!! Thank you Jesus!!
WOW!! Since Christ redeemed us, that makes us all a very special part of His family! What a great devotion, and something to think about when the going gets rough.Thanks, Pastor Dion!
I'm not sure if this is the place to post my message, but I received an invitation to the Love Out Loud event, yet I don't have permission to view that page on this website.What can I do? Thanks and blessings, Kathy
Hi Kathy! On the top right section of the home page (under the menu), you should see your event invites. I just added you though, so you should be able to see it now :)
Praise the LORD. JESUS CHRIST you are our redeemer and our salvation. Thank you JESUS CHRIST for loving us unconditionally. We trust you, believe in you and we love you GOD.
Thank You Lord for redeeming me, for shedding Your precious blood for me, for blotting out my past and for giving a shining tomorrow, a blissful future to spend with You forever and ever!!!
And, thank you Pastor Dion for breaking down the meaning of "redeem", I've never seen it that way - thanks for guiding and teaching us!
Amen!
Heavenly Father I thank You so much for redeeming me. Lord I want all that You have for me in this life, lead me. Please teach me the things that I should know and let me hear You clearly, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen <3
Thank you for your devotion, Pastor Dion. :-)
Amen!
Greateful to having a Redeemer....