They were also bringing their babies to him, that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. Jesus summoned them, saying, "Allow the little children to come to me, and don't hinder them, for God's Kingdom belongs to such as these. Most certainly, I tell you, whoever doesn't receive God's Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it." Luke 18:15'17 WEB.While at church one night, a visiting speaker called my six-year-old son upfront. They told him that the Lord had heard his prayer about the dog and a computer. Now I thought for sure the lady had missed it, because he had never mentioned he wanted a dog, and we couldn't afford a computer. They were several thousand dollars at the time.
After talking with him, we learned he had seen the movie "Smokey and the Bandit." He wanted a basset hound similar to Jerry Reed's dog, "Fred." His mom said we would look, but I said, "Oh no, we are not helping God out. We already have a dog and aren't looking for another one. If someone gives you a full-blooded male basset hound, then we will know its God."
A couple of weeks later, I came home from seminary one night, and much to my surprise, out walked a full-blooded basset hound puppy that was just weaned. He had papers showing that he had all his shots, was AKC registered, and above and beyond what I had asked for. He was a picture-perfect basset hound with a long pedigree and could have easily been a show dog.
To shorten this up, my son and his mom were at the grocery store. While standing in line, they began talking with a woman, and she mentioned she had a puppy for sale. She had recently purchased a full-blooded basset hound puppy for $600, but after she got home, she changed her mind. Puppies can do that for you. So she wanted to sell him but suddenly felt the Lord wanted her to give him to my son. She wrote "God bless you" on the papers and signed him over. The following week, someone gave him a computer, when I didn't have one yet.
What could I say? I had spoken the requirements, and God surpassed them. My son had simply heard the word of God in church and believed it. Then he prayed, and God granted his request. A complete stranger gave him a full-blooded, AKC registered male basset hound puppy. He named him "Buford" after the sheriff in the movie. We need that child-like faith and to believe that God will really do what He said. God is not dead, but our faith can be.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please strengthen my faith, and give me opportunities to exercise it today. Help me see the impossible, and let my faith grow. I want to learn to trust You more. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: FAAD group members (Fight Against Anxiety & Depression) today is"Feel Good Friday!". This event is about lifting up each other up! We all have times when we are weak, but together, we can get through it! We invite you to share anything that may have prompted a good feeling in your heart today. Even if you're having a bad day, perhaps look to encouraging scriptures, prayers or thoughts, and testimonies of God's work. Whether you are suffering from anxiety or depression or just want to help, all are welcome to join!:
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Yes, amen Lord.
I LOVE IT ! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THAT WONDERFUL STOREY ABOUT YOUR SON...YES.WE HAVE TO BELIEVE...THE GARDEN CENTER WAS GIVING AWAY ROSE BUSHES.AND GOING OUT OF BISINESS, I LOVE ROSES.
ONE EVENING,THE LORD SPOKE TO ME THE NIGHT BEFORE THE SALE. HE TOLD. ME TO DRAW A LANDSCAPE OF THE PROPERTY. SO. I DID. I THOUGHT 39 ROSE BUSHES WOULD WORK. THE NEXT MORNING I STARTED OUT. MY HUSBAND SAID, DONT YOU SPEND A WOODEN NICKEL. I AGREED. TOOK OFF IN MY CHEVY S10. WHILE DRIVING,TALKING TO GOD I SAID I NEED A BIGGER TRUCK. WELL AT THE STOP LIGHT WAS BRUCE A CLIENT I LET FISH ALOT ON THE PROPERTY. I YELLED OVER AND ASKED HIM WHAT HE WAS DOING, HE HAD A LONG BED OLD CHEVY TRUCK.ASKED IF HE WOULD GO WITH ME. HE SAID.YES . OFF WE WENT. MARY, AT THE COUNTER ASKED,WHAT I WANTED ? SHOWED HER MY DRAWING OF 39 BUSHES. SHE SAID NO WAY. THEN A VERY BIG MAN WAS IN THE DOORWAY. HE SAID, SHARON MY NAME IS BUCK. PULL YOUR CHEVY S10 IN THE BACK. I DID AND HE GAVE ME 72 ROSE BUSHES. THEN I SAID TO THE LORD. I NEED ALL THE STUFF TO PUT IN THE SOIL. HE SAID TURN AROUND.THERE WAS. A 8 FT HIGH FENCE. HALF WAY UP WITH EVERY THING I NEEDED ENCLUDING SMALL LANDSCAPING CHIPS. I SAID BUCK WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH ALL THAT STUFF ? HE SAID THROW IT AWAY. I SAID OH NO.! HE SAID YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL, LEAVE THE BIG CHIPS I HAVE A JOB FOR THEM. GOT HOME AND BRUCE PUT IT 5 FT. APART AND TILLED IT ALL IN THE SOIL FOR ME. WELL. MY. HUSBAND CAME HOME LIVID THINKING I SPENT ABOUT $5 000. WELL I FLIPPED HIM A WOODEN NICKEL. IT WAS ABSOLUTLY THE MOST BEAUTFUL ROSE GARDEN.
MARVELOUS. !!! PRAIiSE GOD. : )
XO
SHARON
Praise the Lord. Amazing.
Thanks for sharing your testimony, Sharon! Our God is so extravagant in His love!
YES. AMEN. ! : )
PRAISE THE LORD. ALL FOR HIS GLORY
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Lord, strenghen my faith and help me believe you'll do what you've promised. Thank you Pastor Dion for a beautiful memory.
Amen, thank you Jesus
AMEN. Heavenly Father, Thank You for being everything in my life. My Faith, my anchor, my guide. My Faith & Trust is in the Lord. AMEN
Amen! Lord help me to have have child like faith and believe you for the impossible! Great Devotional Pastor Dion! Does Your Son still have the Dog? A remarkable story :)
Amen!!
God bless you all. I pray everyone enjoys a wonderful and blessed weekend.
This story reminds me of how I got my top of the line Passap knitting machine. I always wanted one but it was way out of my price range. A local Shop owner gave me her personal machine! Long story short, her husband was I'll and they were closing for good. Her generosity extended even further...she included several cones of yarn, pattern books specic to that machine, plus she came to my house to help me set everything up! There truly are angels on this troubled planet.
Heavenly Father please let our faith grow. Amen
Amen Good Morning Everyone
What a wonderful story! May everyone have a very wonderful and blessed weekend!!
Amen thank you Father for the measure of faith you have given me and thank you Father for bringing me here to RHM do your will in our lives.
Our God is ever faithful and AMAZING! Lord, help me see You doing the impossible and continue to grow my faith.
Heavenly Father, please strengthen my faith, and give me opportunities to exercise it today. Help me see the impossible, and let my faith grow. I want to learn to trust You more. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Amen. Great truth..Lord I need that child like faith, faith of a muster seed.. in Jesus Name.
Thank you God for your blessings Amen
Amen awesome message thanks for sharing.
Amen and amen and amen!!!
Amen, strengthen my faith Lord!
In Jesus name, Amen.
Amen!