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One Drop of Blood

  • Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us. For it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree,” that the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Christ Jesus; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Galatians 3:13–14 WEB

    In Roman times, slaves were sold on an auction block under a spear. When a spear was held out over their head, it signified that this was a slave for sale. In Romans 7:14 Paul wrote that he was a slave, sold under sin. Sin was the spear being held over him. Sin was the cause of him being a slave.

    Slaves have no say about what they will do with their lives. It is up to the slave master to decide. One may be a cook, and another a prostitute. One may appear more respectable than another, but really they are just serving their masters wishes. Anyone unredeemed is in this state of existence. They are used by satan in whatever way he wishes to use them.

    Jesus came one day and bought us back. Redeemed literally means: “To Buy Back.” With His own blood, Jesus bought us slaves back from the devil and now we are free people. The devil can no longer make you be a prostitute or a drug dealer. His power over you is now broken. When you accept Jesus, you are no longer a slave to sin.

    In fact, it goes much farther than that. Not only were we slaves that He bought back, we were set free from condemnation (John 3:18), free from judgement (John 5:24), free from the power of death (John 8:51), and our alienation from God ended because God adopted us into His own family (John 1:12). If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36). Truly no one could have said it better.

    That said, what you feed in your life will grow, and what you starve will die. Each time that you resist temptation, you will grow stronger against it and it will become easier to resist. The opposite is true as well. Each time that you yield to temptation, you become weaker, and it becomes easier to do it the next time.

    With the precious blood of His only Son Jesus, God bought us back from slavery. No longer are we in bondage unless we choose to be by our own actions. He can open the cell door, but sometimes we remain in the cell because it is what we are used to. Through the Blood of Jesus, I am redeemed out of the hand of the devil.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for saving me and setting me apart. I long for more of You in my life. Thank You for redeeming me from the curse of the law. Set me free from the things that hold me back and guide my every step. Take away the desires that are not of You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

    Note: Because of a plumbing emergency this week, we were not able to put together Monday's video devotional. Apologies for the issue - Lord willing, the video teaching will be back again next Monday! For those interested, here is a pic of what we were facing:


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Beulah Harris
Beulah Harris Read your devotional each day possible, for renewal and getting closer to the Lord‼️
January 13, 2020
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen and Amen !!! "Oh how precious is the blood of Jesus that washed us white as snow!!!" Dear Pastor Dion and Sylvia, please know that you are in our prayers! 

January 12, 2020
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Amen Lord, amen

January 13, 2020
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

Thank you Pastor Dion for being so down to earth. I'm so sorry you were faced with such turmoil. I look forward, as I  know many others do, to your devotionals and Sunday teachings. Our Lord  has blessed us with a dear Pastor and his wife. In my prayers. Worship time with you is a highlight. Thank you for ALL you do.

 

January 13, 2020
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Amen, Bella! I love RHM Worship -- an inspired blessing from the Lord each week!

January 13, 2020
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

January 13, 2020
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen

January 13, 2020
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen Father and Thank You Jesus! Praying that all your problems will be resolved.

January 13, 2020
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Suzy Romaine
Suzy Romaine

Praying for a quick resolution to the plumbing  issues.  Thank you for always  bringing us the Lord's Word .  RMH is wonderful.  ❤

January 13, 2020
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen.  Prayers to you Pastor Dion and an end to your plumbing issues.  No apology is necessary as you work for the Lord in sharing His word everyday. God Bless you and your family. 

January 13, 2020
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Connie Cote
Connie Cote

Amen! I hope you get your plumbing issues resolved. Thank you for all you do. God bless you and Sylvia.

January 13, 2020
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Thank you Jesus.  Amen!

January 13, 2020
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Gail Sellu
Gail Sellu

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for saving me and setting me apart. I long for more of You in my life. Thank You for redeeming me from the curse of the law. Set me free from the things that hold me back and guide my every step. Take away the desires that are not of You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. 

Amen, thank you Jesus for saving me; for your Grace and mercy, never leaving or forsaking me. 

January 13, 2020
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

Amen! Thank You Lord!

January 13, 2020
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen,we love and worship you Jesus.We thank you for our many blessings.

January 13, 2020
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

God make a way for my grandchildren. Praise God in the name of Jesus Amen Amen Amen 

January 13, 2020
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Debbie Stiner
Debbie Stiner

Thank you for a great devotional to start off my week.  Hope you can get your plumbing issue resolved quickly.  God Bless you and Sylvia.  

January 13, 2020
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Judith B
Judith Bedited: January 13, 2020

Thank you Pastor Todd I pray that as you deal with your plumbing issues that  God will release more of the living water to you- as you remain as the conduit that He  will use and this ministry for a greater outpouring of His  plan and purpose through His Spirit and open supernatural water spot for the Word  of God(his son) to reach a lost and dying generation

In Jesus name I pray Amen

January 13, 2020
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father thank You for giving us Your Son Jesus for the redemption of our sins, and for giving us a clear path to our salvation. In the name of Your Son Jesus we pray, Amen. 

Looking forward to see the problem solved, we ask the Lord to bless you and Sylvia for the work you both do for us. Thank you again.

January 13, 2020
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

January 13, 2020
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Joseph Adams, Jr.
Joseph Adams, Jr.

Amen

January 13, 2020
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Sandra Colby
Sandra Colby

PRAISE THE LORD ,I AM REDEEMED, BY THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB.

January 14, 2020