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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 ... -
Jesus answered him, "Simon, I have something to tell you." He said, "Teacher, say on." A certain lender had two debtors. The one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. When they couldn't pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?" Simon answered, "He, I suppose, ...
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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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The Gardener
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Jesus said to her, 'Woman, why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?' She, supposing him to be the gardener, said to him, 'Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.' Jesus said to her, 'Mary.' She turned and said to him, 'Rabboni!'* which is to say, 'Teacher!' John 20:15 WEB
Mary Magdalene came to the tomb of Jesus to grieve, but found it empty. As she turned to leave, there was a man there that she did not recognize. She thought that He was the gardener. Yet, when He called her by her name, she recognized Him as Jesus.
In a way Mary was right. God planted the original garden of Eden, and the tomb itself was in a garden. Jesus often met with His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane (John 18:1). Parables of Jesus tell of a caretaker that prunes and fertilizes (John 15:2, Luke 13:6).
Sometimes the Lord can be working in our life, and we do not even recognize Him. Then when He calls us by name, we know that it is Him. He said that His sheep would recognize His voice (John 10:3). He is always there to care for us with fertilizing to make us grow, or pruning us back to make us bear even more fruit (John 15:2).
We often see it from the plant's perspective, and we can see no logical reason why the Gardener would be cutting off our branches. That person that is standing in front of you, building you up, or tearing you down, may be used by the Lord for His purpose in the long run. Trust the Gardener, He has your best interest at heart. You are going to be OK.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me and I put my trust in You. Your way is the best and You understand the seasons of growing, and the seasons of pruning. I am in Your hands. Have Your way in my life, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Amen dear God. You are my everything. Amen
Dear God help me to get through these issues. Help my Grandchildren prosper. Praise God Amen
Jesus, my LORD and Saviour, lead me to the place that you want me to be in this season. Help me to understand what you are doing and even if I don't understand Jesus,help me to be a willful participant in your plan and purpose you have designed for my life in this season of transition and transforamtion. In jesus name I pray AMEN.
Amen, thank you Jesus.
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Dear Father I know sometimes I feel discouraged for the things I am working on and not seeing results. I trust You with all my heart and know You are working on me, let it be according to Your Holy will not mine. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. The Lord knows when is the best time for everything.
Thank you Pastor, good reminder for us to follow. God bless you.
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Amen and Amen!!! Yes, Lord, "Have Thine own way Lord" with me, because Your way is my way!!! May I always be sensitive enough to hear and listen to Your voice, in the name of Jesus, Amen!!!
Lord Jesus I am in your hands, Have your way in my life. In Jesus Name, Amen
Lord Jesus have your way in my life, Prune me for your will, in the name of Jesus I pray.
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Have thine own way Lord
Have thine own way
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