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Sacrifice from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. When Jesus came walking past the disciples in their fishing boat late one night, Peter called out to Him and asked if he could join Him and walk on the water. (Matthew 14:28–31 NKJV) And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if ... -
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For John the Baptizer came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, 'He has a demon.' The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Behold, a gluttonous man, and a drunkard; a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Luke 7:33'34 WEB.A gloomy feeling settled over you when you...
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Enemy At The Gates
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This our bread we took hot for our supplies out of our houses on the day we went out to go to you; but now, behold, it is dry, and has become moldy. These wine skins, which we filled, were new; and behold, they are torn. These our garments and our shoes have become old because of the very long journey.' The men sampled their provisions, and didn't ask counsel from Yahweh's mouth. Joshua 9:12 WEB
One day some strangers came into the Israelite camp and said that they were from a faraway land. They had intentionally dressed in ragged clothing, and they carried old supplies like stale bread and cracked wine skins in order to deceive them. They wanted to make a deal with the Israelites who were gradually taking the Promised Land.
The Israelite leaders went through their supplies, saw the old bread, the cracked wine skins and they were convinced that the strangers were from a distant land. They were so confident that they had this correct that they did not bother to pray and ask God about it. They unknowingly made a deal with the enemy, and agreed to let them stay. Soon it was revealed that these men were from a nearby village, one of the next on their list.
The Israelite leaders had let their own (lack of) wisdom lead them into a trap, and God had let them do it without saying a word because they did not bother to ask Him. The examples provided for us in the Bible tell us that the Lord will not always intrude on our lives, but that He will let us live our life just as we want, with, or without Him being involved in it at all. His wisdom and guidance is there for us when we ask Him for it.
So include the Lord in the decisions of your life everyday. Invite Him to be a part of it, and He will. Always inquire of God before making binding decisions. The Lord would have gladly answered Joshua if they had only taken the time to ask Him.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for Your wisdom, which I know is far greater than mine. Please help me remember to stop and pray a moment before I agree to sign something, for You can see what is going on behind the scenes and in people's hearts, when I cannot. Lead me down the right path today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Amen! This is one of the most important messages lately. Thank You for Your guidance Lord!
Dear God give me wisdom and guidance. Keep my strength up and deepen my faith. Thank you for our blessings. Praise God. Amen
Please God help us make the right decisions in our lives and live our lives for your glory. Amen
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Amen!! Ask and ye shall receive. Thank you Lord for answering My prayers!! Amen.
Amen!
Another great message
Amen Lord! Remind me to pray about my daily decisions before I act on them.
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Lead me always in Your will Father, Amen!
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Dear Father thank You for Your wisdom, help me to have Your counsel in every situation I encounter. You are the greatest counselor and I need You always, in Jesus name I pray Amen. Glory be to Your Holy Name forever.
Great message and excellent reminder, God bless you Pastor.
Oh Lord please lead me and I will follow, please fill me and direct me by Thy Holy Spirit and give me discernment, I ask and pray in the name of Jesus, Amen!!!
Amen Lord Jesus, amen
Amen, thank you Jesus.