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The Vineyard from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. I have always admired Amos, who was a shepherd in a field when the Lord told him to go and prophesy to King Jeroboam in Bethel. The priest Amaziah told him to prophesy somewhere else. They weren't interested in what the Lord had to say, but A... -
for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity. Proverbs 24:16 WEB.Once again, I was the one who promised he would never do it again, then went and did it again. I had slowly drifted away one more time. I have found that it's easy to make promises...
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Then Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? Haven't you made a hedge around him, and around his house, and around all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth your hand now, and touch all t...
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Old Time Religion
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The children of Israel did that which was evil in Yahweh's sight, and forgot Yahweh their God, and served the Baals and the Asheroth. Judges 3:7 WEB
Centuries ago, when it was time to go to church, there was excitement in the air. No one wanted to stay home. Their worship had become something strange and enticing, a very pleasing religion. At the time, there were three main gods that Israel loved: Baal, the god of materialism and money. Asheroth, the god of sex and fertility. Molech, the god of fire.
Worshipping these gods and participating in their rituals often involved extravagant drunken orgies. You were 'required' to sleep with the cult prostitutes, each other's spouses, as well as man to man, and woman to woman. This produced a lot of unwanted pregnancies, so the offspring were conveniently burned as a sacrifice to Molech (Leviticus 18:21).
I used to read the Bible and wonder how people could worship idols like this. It just sounded so foreign and distant to me. Then as I grew older, the Lord revealed to me that it is still rampant today. Thousands of years later, most of the world still chase these same gods, and Christians are not immune. It seems to be our default mode, when not actively seeking God. Lust, adultery, immorality, the love of money, abortion, and so much more. You don't have to search hard to find all of this alive and well in the church today. The same pursuits as ancient Israel.
We need to keep Jesus at the center of our life so that He can bring balance to all areas. There is nothing wrong with money or sex, but your life cannot center around it for it will become a snare to you. No one can serve two masters, for you will love one and hate the other (Luke 16:13). We should seek moderation in all things, including moderation.
There is a way out of any trap, and if you start putting God first in your life every day by beginning your day with prayer, soon He will begin to guide you out of it and all the other things will fall into place. Don't forget the Lord your God and begin to unknowingly serve the others, for we are, what we repeatedly do. Jesus said why do you call Me Lord and not do what I say, for in the end our Lord is who we obey.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for guiding me and I want to make the most of my life. Please give me grace to flee from things that are bad for me as Joseph did. Forgive me of my past and lead me into a brighter future, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Note: "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." (2 Chron 7:14). If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Been there,done that,bought the t-shirt. And the t-shirt says, religion doesn't save only Jesus does. Halehlujah!
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for guiding me and I want to make the most of my life. Please give me grace to flee from things that are bad for me as Joseph did. Forgive me of my past and lead me into a brighter future, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen ~ Thank you
Amen thank you lord for guiding me everyday
Amen,thank you Pastor Dion for the daily devotional.
Amen! Guide me Lord and help me to make the right choices to have you at the center of my life. In Jesus name.
Amen Father, Guide me down the path you choose, I pray for my family as well.
Amen! Lord Jesus Help us to stay focused on You and not fall subject to Idol worship. Father Be with us today and everyday walk with us and guide us and keep us on the right track You are our God and nothing else really even matters. Here I am Lord Amen
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Praise God. Amen
Thank you Pastor for your words.
Heavenly Father I ask that you keep us focused on you and that you keep the spirit of distraction and disturbance away from us and bound in the pit of hell in the name of Jesus
Help me to always follow Your will Father, Amen.
I want your will lord and only yours in jesus name amen
Oh Heavenly Father I thank You for leading me through the path You wants me to walk. I pray for me and my family that You guard us against the snares of the devil. We love You and trust in Your designs, in Jesus name I pray. Amen, thank You Lord.
Thank you Pastor, great message. God bless you.
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Amen God is in control the more I give him the better for me, Thanks RHM God Bless.
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