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Trust or Bust

  • If you will not believe, surely you shall not be established. Isaiah 7:9 WEB.

    Ephraim and Aram allied and prepared to invade Judah, which terrified the people living there. When the people of Judah learned of the coming invasion, 'The hearts of Ahaz and his people were shaken, as the trees of the forest are shaken by the wind' (Isaiah 7:2).

    The Lord sent them the prophet Isaiah, who told them not to worry, for the invasion would not happen. 'Be careful, keep calm, and don't be afraid. Do not lose heart' (Isaiah 7:4). God then told them to stand firm in their faith, or they wouldn't stand at all.

    The words of this verse in the original language are a rhyme and basically mean: 'Trust or Bust.' God said that it is time for all or nothing. You are in, or you are out. Countless times God had proven His faithfulness to them, but it was as if He had to start completely over each time a new problem arose.

    It is important to God and our success on Earth to believe what He tells us and learn to trust Him. His promises are no good when we refuse to believe Him. He has come through for us so many times before, but each time we face a new trial, we often fall apart and start over again in unbelief just as they did. Oh, woe is me!

    There will be times when we are faced with terrible circumstances that make us want to cringe, turn back, or stop what the Lord has called us to do. This is when we should examine ourselves and see whether the Lord is calling us in a different direction or is it just our fear holding us back. After all, we always imagine the worst possible thing that could happen.

    If God isn't giving us a new direction, then we stand on the last word from Him until He gives us a new one. When we have done all we can, we stand firm in our faith (Ephesians 6:13). We remind ourselves of what God has done for us in the past and build ourselves up like David. He does not need to prove His faithfulness again and again and again because we will believe Him. It is time to trust or bust. Today, stand firm in your faith no matter how dark the horizon appears.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose to trust You. I know that Your way is best, and today I stand on Your word. No weapon formed against me will prosper. I serve God Almighty. What can man do to me? You have brought me this far and are well able to take care of me. May Your will be done in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: Ladies, today is Thankful Thursday at the "Ladies in Distress" group (our RHM women's group)! You are welcome to join in our weekly sharing of thankfulness for the Lord's presence and any blessings you may have experienced, big or small! "Ladies in Distress" is a private group, so if you have any problems joining, just post anywhere and we will help you :). Here is the link: Ladies in Distress


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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck Amen, Trusting in You Lord!
April 14, 2022
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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Heavenly Father, I choose to trust You. I know that Your way is best, and today I stand on Your word. No weapon formed against me will prosper. I serve God Almighty. What can man do to me? You have brought me this far and are well able to take care of me. May Your will be done in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
April 14, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes Father, let Your will be done in my life as in heaven and on earth, in Jesus's name I pray, amen.

April 14, 2022
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Yes Amen.

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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen Father let Your will be done. My faith is in You only.

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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Thank you for the Hope you give us daily. Amen!

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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walkeredited: April 14, 2022

Amen.  Heavenly Father,  My Faith and Trust is in the Lord.  Today and always.  AMEN

April 14, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

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Sylvia Brainard
Sylvia Brainard

Amen

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Maria Melendez
Maria Melendez

Amen ...!!!

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Paul Boore
Paul Boore

Amen!

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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen my trust, hope, and faith is in you Father.

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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Heavenly Father I choose to trust you.  Your ways for me is best. Today I stand on your word. Thank you Jesus,  Amen and Amen 

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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

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

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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen 

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David Krull
David Krull

Amen

 

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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

A timely message for me today! Thank you Pastor Dion :)

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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father, I trust in You with all my heart in every situation I confront. Thank You for leading me through this path and be on my side every time I humbly pray. In the Holy name of Your Son Jesus Christ I pray, Amen. Praises to You Lord. 

Great devotional Pastor, God bless you both, Amen. 

April 14, 2022
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Sherry McCosh
Sherry McCosh

Thank you so much for this awesome devotion today. Your words are so true. God comes through for us all the time. He is always with us and He never leaves us but it is us that doubt him and feel like He has left us. When things happen we need to stay strong and stand our ground, pray for guidance and direction and wait on the Lord.

 

 

 

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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

God Amen 

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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen Lord Jesus!

April 15, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

April 15, 2022