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The Last Supper

  • He took a towel, and wrapped a towel around his waist. Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. Then he came to Simon Peter. He said to him, "Lord, do you wash my feet?" Jesus answered him, "You don't know what I am doing now, but you will understand later." Peter said to him, "You will never wash my feet!" John 13:4'8 WEB.

    When they gathered in the upper room that evening, only Jesus understood it would be His last supper here. It was customary before a Passover meal to ceremonially wash at home, but as you walked on the dusty roads to go to the supper, your feet would get dirty. On arrival, a servant would typically wash the guest's feet to refresh them before the meal. According to Jewish tradition, a Jewish servant was not even asked to wash people's feet, for it was considered beneath them. This lowly task was assigned to gentile servants.

    On the evening of the last supper, there was no servant present to wash the guest's feet. So the disciples looked around at each other, then they all sat down with dirty feet. They apparently felt too important to perform such a menial task. Jesus watched them all sit down, then He arose, wrapped a towel around His waist, and began to wash their feet one at a time, even those of Judas Iscariot who betrayed Him.

    They sat in embarrassed silence while Jesus washed the feet of one disciple after another until He came to Peter. You could count on Peter to speak his mind, and Peter rebuked Jesus, the King of all Kings, because He was acting like a Servant. The disciples didn't understand then, but later, they understood after the events that followed that night came to pass.

    Jesus could see what was coming before it arrived. The disciples couldn't, yet it all worked out just like it was supposed to. God doesn't tell us all the details, and if He did, we wouldn't understand it all, just like the disciples. God is the General, and He tells us what we need to know so we can do our part in His plan. He also instructs other people, then He takes care of putting it all together. Only He can see the entire picture.

    There have been many times in my life when I didn't understand what was going on. How could this event even happen? Then after the storm passed, it all made sense. Looking back on the events, I can see how God used circumstances to steer me like the rudder of a ship to get me where I needed to go. I wouldn't be here writing this if I hadn't first been there.

    You may be facing something that you don't understand, and you may feel like God is doing the wrong thing or nothing at all. You may question, "Why is this happening?" Don't panic. Give it time. Things may be lining up behind the scenes. God reserves the right to be God, and sometimes He does things without explaining them to us. He knows what He is doing, where this is going, and how all this fits together. Our part is to pray and trust Him.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for guiding me today. Please put me where I need to be to serve You the best. Cut me loose from the things that hold me back. Speak to me in a way that I understand and fulfill Your perfect will in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: He is risen! We pray that you all have a most joyful Resurrection Day celebration! 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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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Amen
April 18, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes Lord, cut me loose, have your way in my life, in Jesus's name I pray, amen. 

April 17, 2022
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen!

April 17, 2022
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

April 17, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

April 17, 2022
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jacksonedited: April 17, 2022

Good Morning,

Happy Easter!! The Lord has Risen and this is a Glorious day!  May you and your family have a blessed Easter and may we ALL celebrate this most Holy day with love, joy, peace and happiness because Jesus is ALIVE and in all of our hearts forever!  Amen!! Alleluia!! Amen!!

April 17, 2022
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Barbara Jackson
Barbara Jackson

Amen

April 17, 2022
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

April 17, 2022
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walkeredited: April 17, 2022

AMEN.  Heavenly Father,  I am so grateful to You. My Faith and Trust is with You Lord.  AMEN

April 17, 2022
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Maria Melendez
Maria Melendez

Amen , God Bless everyone , Happy Easter!!!

April 17, 2022
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen! Jesus has risen Happy resurrection Sunday everyone

April 17, 2022
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Heavenly Father I want to be closer to you. I don't understand all things going on in my life,  but I know you are watching after me. Cut me loose from the things that hold me back from your Will.  Amen 

April 17, 2022
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Yes, Pastor Dion! God is the general! All Praise to HIM! Lord, fulfill Your perfect will in my life. Thank you. In Jesus' name, Amen

April 17, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Bless Easter 

April 17, 2022
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Happy Easter! He Is Risen!!!

April 17, 2022
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us Your Son Jesus Christ as the light to follow in times as this. To follow Him is to be redeemed from the sins of this world, speak to me in a clear and understandable way. In His Holy name I humbly pray, Amen. Thank You Father. 

Dear Pastor and Sylvia God bless you both , awesome devotional while we celebrate that Jesus has risen, Amen. 

God bless our RHM family,celebrate 'cause our Lord has risen from death. 

April 17, 2022
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardleedited: April 17, 2022

Amen and Amen !!! Thank you Pastor for this devotion and thank you for today's Easter Sunday's Service !!! Oh Lord, You are such an example of humility, You are the Lord of Lords, King of Kings, Creator of all things, the Heavenly Father and my Savior, and yet, you got on Your knees, the Creator stopping down before His creation . . .! Please help me to be humble, so I can be used by You! Thank you my Lord for your sacrifice, for sinful me and all of mankind, because of You we shall live again!!! (h5) (L) 

April 17, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

April 17, 2022
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Deng Tembreza
Deng Tembreza

THE RESURRECTION 

(John 11:25-26)
JESUS SAID TO HER, “ I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. THE ONE WHO BELIEVES IN ME WILL LIVE, EVEN THOUGH THEY DIE; AND WHOEVER LIVES BY BELIEVING IN ME WILL NEVER DIE. DO YOU BELIEVE THIS”

Happy Resurrection Day RHM Family!!

April 17, 2022
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Please God take inhibition and timidity out of me but keep common sense. Amen 

April 17, 2022
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen! He is risen! Happy Resurrection Day!

April 17, 2022
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Marilyn Salter
Marilyn Salter

Yes, we know not what God's plans are, but I know He is always with me and that He is coming again! Keep the faith my friends and spread the good word about Him.

April 18, 2022
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen 

April 18, 2022