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The Long Cold Winter

  • For as the rain comes down and the snow from the sky, and doesn't return there, but waters the earth, and makes it grow and bud, and gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater; so is my word that goes out of my mouth: it will not return to me void, but it will accomplish that which I please, and it will prosper in the thing I sent it to do. Isaiah 55:10'11 WEB.

    After the long cold winter, our grass was a dead brown. The yard looked pretty hopeless. Then one evening in the spring, we had a huge rain. The grass seemed to spring to life overnight and soon became a lush green that grew so high I needed to cut it. It wasn't dead. It just needed rain.

    The Lord said that His word is like that. When He speaks a word, it will accomplish what He pleases. This includes the written word we call the Bible (Logos), as well as spoken words (Rhema: an utterance). The Rhema is a current, living word from God. Jesus said, "It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). That "word" (Rhema) means "every utterance from the mouth of God."

    If you feel that God hasn't spoken to man in the last two thousand years, then you may have an issue with this. That's fine, but Jesus said many times, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." (Matt. 11:15, Matt. 13:9, Matt. 13:43, Mark 4:9, Mark 4:23, Mark 7:16, Luke 8:8, Luke 14:35, Rev. 2:7, Rev. 2:11, Rev. 2:17, Rev. 2:29, Rev. 3:6, Rev. 3:13, Rev. 3:22). So apparently, not everyone has their spiritual ears open.

    In my own life, I've found that one word from God changes everything. When the Lord speaks to you, the circumstances no longer matter. Once, after being without work for several months, we began preparing to move out of our home. I felt so abandoned and alone that I didn't even pray anymore. Our computer business had dried up, and I couldn't find a job anywhere. I was so angry and frustrated, and spiritually, I was in a very dark place.

    I went into my prayer room one morning and sat down. Without saying anything, I suddenly had an open vision of myself entering a boxing ring and pulling the gloves on. The camera view began behind me, and it looked like I was alone. But then the view panned around to my face, and I could see the Lord standing behind me, like a coach or a manager. Then He spoke these words to me:

    "You are not alone, for I am in your corner, and I have prepared you for this day. Now get in there and fight!"

    His presence settled over me. It put me in tears, and I knew right then that everything was going to be alright. I came out of the prayer room and told my wife, Sylvia, that everything would be OK. That was a Tuesday morning. Things happened very quickly after that, and by Friday morning, I found myself working as a pastor in the ministry. Then a friend stepped in and paid all of our bills for the month without us asking them. That one word from God changed everything for us. It opened doors, brought peace, and it brought provision. It turned despair into hope and joy.

    Many of us are dry and parched in our spirit, just like that grass, and life looks pretty hopeless. Pains, hurts, disappointments, and the lack of the Lord's presence, slowly dry us up inside. The fun, the excitement, the wonder of knowing God can become distant memories.

    God's presence can restore that joy. In minutes what looked hopeless and dead can become a renewed vision and a restoration of life. His word accomplishes what it was meant to do, and it is unstoppable. His word is the final word. One gentle whisper from the Lord can be life-changing. Why do we look in so many other places for the answer? Prepare your hearts for the rain, for the long cold winter is over when spring comes.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please let me hear Your voice in a clear, unmistakable way that I understand. I want to serve You with all of my heart and surrender my will to You. Use me, Lord, teach me. Lead me, and I will follow You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: This morning, we will be hosting our RHM Live Online church service. This is a special time of worship, prayer, fellowship and an inspiring message. All are welcome! Here is the link to join: RHM Live


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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck Amen,
October 31, 2021
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

October 31, 2021
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please let me hear Your voice in a clear, unmistakable way that I understand. I want to serve You with all of my heart and surrender my will to You. Use me, Lord, teach me. Lead me, and I will follow You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Thank you, Pastor, for this prayer. It is my prayer as well.

October 31, 2021
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. Heavenly Father,  Thank You for all my Blessings. You are my rock, My guide, my leader, my teacher, my everything. Amen

October 31, 2021
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen!

October 31, 2021
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Amen so true. Praise God

October 31, 2021
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Thank you Pastor Dion and Sylvia for RHM.God loves you all and so do we. Amen 

October 31, 2021
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

October 31, 2021
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

October 31, 2021
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen and Amen!!

October 31, 2021
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen thank you Father for giving us your words in the living Bible and for loving me the way you do, You are truly an amazing Father!!

October 31, 2021
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

 Heavenly Father I know that I'm a sinner and with Your help I have taken down most of the things that are affecting our relationship, give me Your Holy word in a way I can understand and surrender my will to You. In Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen...Praises to Your Holy name forever .

Pastor as always a great message reminder and testimony, God bless you and Sylvia, Amen. 

October 31, 2021
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Yada (Wendy)
Yada (Wendy)

This is the word/day for your dream that He gave you: פניך

October 31, 2021
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Amen, amen and amen Lord Jesus. 

October 31, 2021
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen Lord!

October 31, 2021
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

October 31, 2021
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

November 1, 2021
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Sharon Leonard
Sharon Leonard

YES, THE LORD GOD DOES SPEAK TO US. AS CLEAR AS A BELL..HE SAID TO ME, SHARON I HAVEN'T CHANGED...I'M THE SAME TODAY , AS YESTERDAY AND TOMORROW...THE LORD WAS LETTING ME KNOW HE'S ALWAYS GOT MY BACK...

I'VE BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL, WEDS.MORNING TILL SATURDAY AFTERNOON. GALL STONE IN BYLE DUCT, URINARY TRACT INFECTION, PHENOMIA...BOY ! I WAS A SICK PUPPY...THERE'S A REASON HE WANTED ME IN UT HOSPITAL..BECAUSE HE WANTED ME TO TALK TO SOMEONE FROM NEPAL, SAMMY, SHE WAS ONE OF THE MOST CARING NURSES THAT I HAVE MET. ( HUNGRAY FOR SOMEONE TO EXSPLAIN THE LOVE OF JESUS FOR HER ) I PRAY THAT SHE UNDERSTOOD WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT.

I ASK WOULD YOU ALL PRAY FOR SAMMY TO COME TO JESUS AND KNOW HIS LOVE...THEY WERE EXSTREAMLY BUSY, BUT SHE DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE, SHE WAS VERY QUIET...I FELT LIKE THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS TOUCHING HER SPIRIT. PRAISE GOD ! 

XO

SHARON

November 1, 2021
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Yeshua's name I ask this, Amen. 

November 1, 2021