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Power Filled Presence

  • Moses said to Yahweh, 'Behold, you tell me, 'Bring up this people:' and you haven't let me know whom you will send with me. Yet you have said, 'I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight.' Now therefore, if I have found favor in your sight, please show me now your ways, that I may know you, so that I may find favor in your sight: and consider that this nation is your people.' He said, 'My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.' He said to him, 'If your presence doesn't go with me, don't carry us up from here.' Exodus 33:12 WEB

    When the Lord started sending me computer networks to maintain in the late 80s, I had no clue as to what I was doing. There was no Internet to research issues with then, at least as we know it today. Everything was controlled through the command line. There was no one in my area that even worked on computer networks. I was on my own, except for His presence. Time after time, day after day, I would just pray all the way to the site, fix it almost magically and leave with them thinking that I was brilliant. It was entirely the Lord's presence. You can do anything that He calls you to do, if you don't let fear hold you back.

    Moses did not want to leave without God's presence going with him. When God was with him, he was all powerful. Without Him, Moses was nothing but a shepherd. Gideon led an army of three-hundred men against a giant army (Judges 7:12) because the Lord was with him. David killed Goliath while the rest of the army cowered in fear (1 Samuel 17:49). David was willing, and that is all that God needed. He doesn't need your abilities, He just needs a willing heart. God will equip the one that has the heart to step out, with the abilities.

    I know that some will quote, 'He will never leave nor forsake you' and that is true, but that is not what I am talking about. You can enter into the presence of God in a special way through prayer and ask for His help. Even Jesus had special times when the power of God was present to heal (Luke 5:17). Though His life was planned out long ago (Isaiah 52:13), Jesus sometimes spent all night in prayer to bring it to pass (Luke 6:12). Our prayer matters. Do not assume that it will just happen. I love when it does, but your sincere prayer is a major part of your breakthrough.

    Don't struggle and try to make it happen on your own. Invite the Lord's presence into your problems and watch them dissolve. Just be honest: 'Lord, I cannot do this without you! Please come with me and give me the grace to do this in Jesus' name.' When His Presence is there, you can do anything that He calls you to do.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father I need You today. Please come and cover with me with Your presence. I need Your help Lord. Teach me what I need to know. Help me to see the big picture, and flood my life with Your presence for I cannot do this without You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

    Note: For those who are participating in our Creation Photographers theme of the week: Psalm 23:1-6 "A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." ~ This week's fun theme will be 'Through the Valleys and the Pastures' and is open wide for creative interpretation as always! You are also encouraged to post anything else that inspires you as well. My photos today reflect some of the beauty in our valleys and pastures here in Northern California. Have an amazing 'fear no evil' kinda week RHM family! Isn't it wonderful to know the Lord walks with us through it all? God bless! Here is the link: Creation Photographers


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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck Amen!
January 21, 2020
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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Lord, I am nothing without you..... I need you to make it through Lord! Thank you for being therefor me, in Jesus’s name I pray.........❤️
January 21, 2020
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Deng Tembreza
Deng Tembreza

Amen. PRAISE THE LORD

January 21, 2020
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Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson

I like today's message. I fits exactly what my son Cameron needs to hear. I will encourage him to join the community. 

January 21, 2020
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes Lord Jesus, amen

January 21, 2020
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen Father

January 21, 2020
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

..Thank you Jesus for loving us.We love and worship you.You are awesome. Amen 

January 21, 2020
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

January 21, 2020
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. I cannot do this on my own Lord be with me Always. Amen

January 21, 2020
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

January 21, 2020
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

They are always  what l need  to hear  praise  God for refreshing  hope  l love this site  it has been a blessing  praise  God  Amen 

January 21, 2020
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Lord cover me with your Holy Spirit and help me everyday.  I need you to get me through every step.  In Jesus Name,  Amen 

January 21, 2020
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

Amen! Thank You Lord!

January 21, 2020
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Heavenly Father I need You today. Please come and cover with me with Your presence. I need Your help Lord. Teach me what I need to know. Help me to see the big picture, and flood my life with Your presence for I cannot do this without You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen!

January 21, 2020
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

A timely reminder as our classes take up again for second semester, Pastor Dion! Teach me what I need to know. Help me to see the big picture, and flood my life with Your presence for I cannot do this without You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

January 21, 2020
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father I need Your presence in our lives, help us in every situation we encounter because we cannot do anything without You. We will follow Your designs as You talk to us, in the name of Your Son Jesus we pray, Amen. To our Lord be the praises. 

Excellent devotional Pastor and Sylvia, God bless you both. 

January 21, 2020
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen

January 21, 2020
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Light my life dearest God. Let me be still. Quiet my soul. In the name of Jesus Amen 

January 21, 2020
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Kathy Banfield
Kathy Banfield

AMEN! There is no problem too small, too insignificant for God. If we care deeply about something, so does He.

January 21, 2020
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

January 21, 2020
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Pranoti  Kumar
Pranoti Kumar

Yes Lord...I need you to go through this with me

January 22, 2020
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Pranoti  Kumar
Pranoti Kumar

Amen

January 22, 2020
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Joseph Adams, Jr.
Joseph Adams, Jr.

Amen Lord, I always and in all ways...need you.

January 22, 2020
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

Amen!

January 23, 2020
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Sandra Colby
Sandra Colby

HALLELUJAH

January 27, 2020