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My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father's hand. John 10:27'29 WEB.The hero of t... -
When they began to sing and to praise, Yahweh set ambushers against the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were struck. For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them. When they had finish...
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A Living Sacrifice from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Various sacrifices were required under the old covenant. Some of the sacrifices helped feed the priests and those who worked at the temple, but a burnt offering was placed on the altar and completely consumed by fire. You can read about...
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The Rock and a Hot Place
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Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered the king, "Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If it happens, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace; and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have set up." Daniel 3:16-18 WEB.
While standing before the most powerful king on earth, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego had to make a tough decision. King Nebuchadnezzar had built a golden idol ninety feet high. Then he commanded everyone in his kingdom to bow down and worship it when the signal was given.
Obeying the king's order would mean to disobey God's command, to have no other gods except Him. Breaking the king's rule would land them in a white-hot furnace of fire. They were caught between The Rock and a hot place.
The three Israelites refused and told the king that the God they served was able to deliver them, but even if He did not, they would not bow down to his god. When faced with great evil and certain destruction, they chose to trust God and stood strong in their faith. In the end, God did deliver them, and they were promoted in the kingdom.
When darkness comes, it's not time to whine, but time to shine. When you have done all that you can, stand and believe that God will take care of the rest. And even if He does not, you will still do what is right. In the end, you will find that God always does what is best for you. So be calm, be patient, God is not dead, and this too will soon pass. Even if you have to go into the furnace, God will meet you there.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank you for everything that You have done for me. Please help me to stand firm when faced with adversity. Help me make the right decisions and be the one you called me to be. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Amen thank you Father for the measure of faith that you have given me, that 12 yr old boy who once believed so much he would be able to go with the youth group on a 95 mile canoe trip down the willamette river that you provided the 100 dollars to my single mother and I had the best time ever thank you so much Father it shaped my future and my son's future's we love you and worship you! In Jesus'name I pray amen.
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Amen, Father I Thank You for loving me and taking care of me.
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Thank you Jesus.Greater is he that is in me! Amen
Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Bless Day
What a way to begin the week! Amen!!
Thank You Father for always being with me, Amen!
Thank You Heavenly Father for all You have done in our lives, help us to stay firmly in our faith and follow Your will in every circumstance that comes to us, in Jesus Christ name we pray, Amen. Hallelujah, praise the Lord.
Thank you Pastor for this reminder about keeping our faith in every situation. God bless you and Sylvia, Amen.
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Be my guide in everything I do help me be patient and thankful. In the name of Jesus Amen
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In Jesus name I ask this, Amen.
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