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The king talked with them; and among them all was found no one like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Therefore stood they before the king. In every matter of wisdom and understanding concerning which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchante... -
If you died with Christ from the elements of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to ordinances, "Don't handle, nor taste, nor touch" (all of which perish with use), according to the precepts and doctrines of men? These things indeed appear like wisdom in self-imp...
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While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:6-7 WEB.While his wife gave birth in a stable, the strong smell of farm anima...
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Simple Man
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In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?" Jesus called a little child to himself, and set him in the midst of them, and said, "Most assuredly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven." Matthew 18:1'4 WEB.
When children are born, they depend on their parents for everything. They don't have the strength, resources, or knowledge to make it on their own. They couldn't live without the help of their parents. They are tenderhearted and hurt easily, for they don't have the cynical shell we grow to protect us as we get older, much like a hard shell crab. Children, at least at first, don't respect one person above another one.
As adults, we grow to be much different. We love to be independent and the greatest. We respect one person above another for so many reasons. Our lives get busy, complicated, and filled with selfish ambition. Our trinity often becomes me, myself, and I. We build up walls to keep out the pain. Yet, when we block the pain, we also block good things like love and trust. No one can really get close to us anymore, and we don't have time for them anyway. Welcome to the world we live in.
Jesus called for a return to the simple, humble life of a childlike demeanor. To remain teachable, loving, humble, and innocent. To forget about who is the greatest among us. To lay aside our selfish pride. To look to our Father for our needs and obey His voice. The greatest in the kingdom of God will be the simple man, or woman, who manages to shake off the worldly standard we have grown accustomed to and to become something better.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You today for helping me to remove my shell. Please help me get back to the simple childlike faith of trusting You day by day. Help me find balance in the way that I look at others. Let me see them through Your eyes. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Very powerful!!! Amen!!
Yes Amen!
Yes Lord, I am your faithful servant. Please help me to draw others to You. Amen!
Amen. Heavenly Father, My Faith and Trust is with You always. Thank You for Blessing me. Amen
Amen and Amen.
Amen
Heavenly Father we trust in you for everything. Amen
Amen
Amen!!
Happy Thanksgiving Refreshing Hope Family????????❤️????????????
Same to you, Roseanne, and everyone :)! Praying you all have a very blessed Thanksgiving celebration <3!!!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! God bless you <3
Amen Good Morning Everyone
Amen ! Like a child dear Lord Jesus! Abba my father I pray please let me hide in the shadow of your wings❣️
Yes Father I need help removing my shell! A timely word for me today Pastor Dion, thank you.
Heavenly Father I humbly ask You to forgive our sins, to show us the way to go, we cannot do it by ourself. Listen to my prayers Lord, bless those who are in a dire need and guide them to trust You. That Your love for Your children touch those who have forgotten their own, in the Holy name of Your Son Jesus Christ I pray, Amen. Lord help our grandson Steven, he needs You.
Yes Pastor, thank you for this great devotional, God bless you and Sylvia, Amen.
Simply letting go makes a difference. I can feel and see the changes in me and what's happening around me. He will never stop drawing us nearer to Him. Thank you Pastor Dion.
A profound, life-long learning lesson, Pastor Dion! Lord, help me to remain teachable, loving, and humble. Focus my eyes on You for my needs and find me obedient to Your voice. Thank you. In Jesus' name, Amen
Amen thank you Father for sharing some of your wisdom with us
God you are the only hope I have. Amen
Yes amen Lord
Amen!