Recent Blog Entries

  • The Blessing of Abraham from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. God knows how to help people who are going through a hard time, for He is a delivering God. Even when our own actions have landed us there, He can bring us back from the brink of destruction. He always tells the enemy, "Let My peop...
  • Mar 17
    Posted by Dion Todd
    Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren't tempted. Galatians 6:1 WEB.We all make mistakes. Not one of us on Earth has lived a perfect life except Jesus. Yet we tend to compare ...
  • Mar 16
    Posted by Dion Todd
    Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 WEB.The Apostle Paul learned to be content in whatever situation that he found himself. He saw beyond his physical circum...
View All
  • March 25, 2022 - led by Lynn Brown
    This is a group for RHM sponsored events like corporate fasts. Everyone is welcome to join and participate in things currently going on in the ministry. We love you and thank you for being a part of Refreshing Hope!
View All

Seventy Two Hours

  • When David and his men came to the city, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters were taken captive. Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voice and wept until they had no more power to weep. David's two wives were taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the souls of all the people were grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in Yahweh his God. 1 Samuel 30:3'6 WEB.

    David stood amidst the ashes of his burned city with tears running down his face. Though he had been anointed as king years ago, he had been running from his father-in-law Saul ever since. Then today, while the men were away, Amalekite raiders had burned their city and carried off their families and belongings. Some of his own men discussed stoning him.

    It was a difficult time for David, but he strengthened himself in God. Within seventy-two hours, everything had changed. With God's help, David rescued their families and recovered all that had been taken (1 Samuel 30:18). King Saul died during a battle with the Philistines (1 Samuel 31:3), and they made David king over Judah (2 Samuel 2:4).

    Though David was standing there in tears that day, his breakthrough was so close. Things that hadn't changed for years were only hours away. Yet, David didn't know this. He would have missed the greatest years of his life if he had given up and fallen on his sword.

    It's always darkest right before the breakthrough. The battle can become so intense that you want to quit, but hang on. A lot can change in seventy-two hours. You are closer now than ever to see the promises of God fulfilled in your life.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please give me a heart like David that will trust You even in the face of adversity. Strengthen me, Lord, and help me to see past the problem. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: For those following the Creation Photography weekly challenges, here is this week's theme from group leader, Dianna Wyles: Isaiah 11:6 "The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them." and Revelation 4:11 'Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.' ~ Just for fun our next themes for choice are 'Fur babies and so much more' or 'The Lord of all Formation' Show us what you love that God has created - Your fur babies, nature, your favorite coffee cup...what makes you appreciate that God is the true fabricator to all things? Our themes are always open wide for creative interpretation so let's have some expressively inspired fun! You are also encouraged to post anything else that inspires you as well. Have a terrific week everyone ~ God bless! Here is the link: Creation Photographers


    > You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <



Tip: You must be logged into the website to leave comments.

 

Social Sharing

24 comments
  • 1
Tracy Carroll
Tracy Carroll

A most timely word for me!!!!!!! Thank you, Pastor!

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

Yes, amen. Seen it happen throughout my lifetime.  Thank you Pastor.

 

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen Father

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen!

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

January 25, 2022
  • 2
Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Amen!

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Narciso Salas
Narciso Salas

Amen

January 25, 2022
  • 2
Patricia Walker
Patricia Walkeredited: January 25, 2022

Amen.  Heavenly Father,  I Thank you for being my guide and my strength.  You hold me up Lord. Amen

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

January 25, 2022
  • 2
Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, Amen!

January 25, 2022
  • 1
David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

We love and worship you Jesus. Amen 

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen thank you Father for all the times you have brought me through the fire and I didn't even smell like smoke, 

January 25, 2022
  • 2
Maria Melendez
Maria Melendez

Amen .Lord  please give me a heart like David that will

      trust  You even in the face of adversity  .amen

 God Bless everyone. thanks Pastor Dion and Sylvia.

January 25, 2022
  • 2
Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

God's timing in reading this Word this morning, Pastor Dion! Thank you for the affirmation. Lord, help me to see past the problems and look to You for strength and direction. Thank you. In Jesus' name, Amen

January 25, 2022
  • 2
Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

I needed this lesson today.  My break through will come in Jesus Name,  Amen and Amen 

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Amen God

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes please Lord Jesus, amen 

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Susan Petho
Susan Petho

Amen!

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

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

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

Amen and Amen, Give me strenght in my trials. I trust in you Lord.

January 25, 2022
  • 1
Sherry McCosh
Sherry McCosh

Amen! This is such a powerful story! I can't imagine this happening to me as it is so scary, but David did the right thing. He turned to God and poured out his heart, and then he trusted God. God always comes through for us when we trust Him with all our heart to help us and make things right! God is so good!

January 25, 2022