Blog Post
Posted by Dion Todd December 10th, 2024 2,035 Views 28 Comments
When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? Psalms 56:3-4 WEB.
Tired and needing a rest, David was on the run from his father-in-law King Saul and his men, who sought to kill David in a jealous rage. David had to leave town in a hurry in the middle of the night. Everything he owned was left behind when he fled. Even his wife was given to someone else after he left.
So David sought refuge in Gath, a Philistine city with whom Israel had been at war for years. King Saul couldn't go there. David felt the whole world was against him. While living in Gath, amid enemies that wanted to kill him only slightly less than Saul, David wrote Psalm 56, which included:
"In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?"
After this, David went on to become a great king for forty years. He lived a very prosperous life after this season passed, so my point is this: Don't give up in the middle of the fight. You will never meet anyone truly great that doesn't have a story of how they got there. Stay positive, keep on praying, believing, hoping, and God will bring you through the bad times. The end of a thing can be better than the beginning (Ecclesiastes 7:8). Trials are confined to a limited season. They don't last forever.
When the whole world turns against you, and you are afraid, God is more than enough. When you place your trust in Him, you can't go wrong. Though problems may loom over you like a dark cloud, He can bring the sunshine again. When your job ends, He can get you a better one. When they no longer want you around, He will bring you to a place where you belong and surround you with new friends. He who trusts in God will not be moved. In God, I trust.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I put my trust in You. I will remain steadfast and not bow to fear with You by my side. I know You are there to catch me if I fall. Fulfill Your perfect will in my life and lead me into all that You have for me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: “Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:12-13) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network. If you are interested in joining the prayer team, here is how to get started Prayer Partners.
Site update #586: I completed a large update to the Audio Library on the left sidebar. There is now a live service archive of all past services, full-length in case you miss a service and want to catch up, as well as all of our original music. You can download the .mp3 files directly to your device now to listen when you don't have internet. I also added a pop-out player so you can listen without remaining on the page. Give it a try and let me know if you have any problems. 😀
Post from Alicia Ransom
8 months ago
Really needed this message today. Thank you for your gift of writing these devotionals. I am always enlightened and up lifted.
Post from Wesley Paulus
8 months ago
Amen!
Post from Scott Riegelmann
8 months ago
Amen please forgive me Father for not completely trusting you as the pain from radiation treatment gets worse and the pain meds stop working, I will do my best to place my life in your hands, I want to believe in your promises again like I used to in Jesus' name I pray amen, I love you Abba Father.
Comment from Sherry Mccosh
8 months ago
Praying for you Scott for healing and for Peace! The special Peace that only God can give! I pray for blessings on you and your family!!
Comment from Lynn Brown
8 months ago
Praying daily for your healing and relief, Scott!🙏
Comment from Dan Remley
8 months ago
I pray that the Lord delivers you out of pain and brings you healing and good health Scott. God bless friend ❤️
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
8 months ago
Oh Lord God, dear Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother Scott in to Your healing hands, please touch him, ease his pain, please give him restful and restorative sleep, comfort him and give him peace in his heart, and Lord, we come to You and ask for complete healing in the most Holy name under heaven, in the name of Jesus Christ, AMEN and AMEN!!! 🙏
Comment from Sherry Mccosh
8 months ago
Scott I am praying for healing and restoration for you from God almighty. I pray he heal you and lift you up, in the mighty name of Jesus I pray this!!
Post from Jackie Dawson
8 months ago
Thank you Father for another day with my family. Praying for your healing and recovery Scott
Good morning praise the lord for another blessed day
Comment from Sylvia Todd
8 months ago
Good morning, Linda 😀!
Heavenly Father, Thank you for reminding me to my Trust in you! Things could of been a little smoother if I had Trusted you, But this only reminds me you still Love and care for me! In your name, Sweet Jesus, Amen!
Comment from Valeri Frank
8 months ago
Amen! Jesus is definitely the Way, the Truth and the Life...
Replies to this comment
8 months ago
Valeri, my life has been more peaceful and just all around better the closer I get to the Lord. I completely agree with your words ❤️
Replies to this comment
8 months ago
Amen Dan... The Lord has always been in my life. As long as I can remember, I have believed. Have I stumbled? Yes I definitely have. But the Lord is always there to help me to my feet again. He is my way, my truth, and my life. I wouldn't be here today without Him... I hope you always find Peace in the Lord Dan...
Post from Mari Kaufmann
8 months ago
God I feel alone. Please guide me Amen
Amen! Thank You Father for always being there.
Good morning, y'all, happy Tuesday 😀! Praying you all have a most blessed day! 🌻💛🙏
Comment from Dan Remley
8 months ago
Good afternoon Sylvia and pastor Dion. I hope that you and our RHM family has a great and safe day ❤️
AMEN AMEN IN GOD I TRUST Good Morning Everyone 😀
Lord, I have had hectic and dangerous times in my life. I always prayed for you to keep me safe and guide me through this. You came to me every time and did just that. I have complete trust in You. I fear no man because I have You by my side. Thank You so much for being there for me. Amen ❤️
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
8 months ago
AMEN!!! Continuing to put my trust in YOU, my Lord and Savior, believing in You and trusting You gives me strength and peace in my heart!!! 🙏
Post from Sherry Mccosh
8 months ago
Heavenly Father, I put my trust in You. I will remain steadfast and not bow to fear with You by my side. I know You are there to catch me if I fall. Fulfill Your perfect will in my life and lead me into all that You have for me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Donald Woodard
8 months ago
Yes Amen! Thank You Lord!
Post from Craig Mondello
8 months ago
Amen and thank You Jesus for Your promises that are always steadfast and assured!
Post from Marisa Jackson
8 months ago
Alleluia ❤️!! Allelulia ❤️!! Amen 🙏🙏!! Alleluia ❤️🙏!!
Post from Wanda Pennington
8 months ago
Heavenly Father, I put my trust in You. I will remain steadfast and not bow to fear with You by my side. I know You are there to catch me if I fall. Fulfill Your perfect will in my life and lead me into all that You have for me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Bella Colliander
8 months ago
Heavenly Father, my trust is on You. I will not be afraid. Thank you for being with me through it all. Amen!🕊️
Post from Theresa Bright
8 months ago
Amen 🙏🏻 Thank you Father for your answers to my prayers. Amen
Post from Gloria Nebarez
8 months ago
Lord I put my trust in you, Amen. Thank you Jesus!
Post from Mark Williams
8 months ago
Amen.
Yes Amen!
Post from Elena Vasquez
8 months ago
Amen
Amen
Post from Kay Collinsworth
8 months ago
Amen
Post from Schalk de Beer
8 months ago
Yes my Lord, I pray this in Jesus's name.
Post from Raju Williams
8 months ago
Hallelujah. Praise the Lord. Amen.🙏🙏
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
3 hours ago
Thank you so much for your Labor of Love, your faithfulness, and endless service, Pastor Dion!! What a blessing to have the Audio Library available to us!!! May the Lord bless you and Sylvia above and beyond, grant you good health and meet all of your needs!! We are, the entire RHM family, so very grateful for you, thanking the Lord for leading us to RHM!! 🙏🤗❣️
Comment from Marilyn Salter
1 day ago
Thank you
Comment from Cathy Webb
2 days ago
What a blessing, Pastor Dion! The audio library page is easy to navigate and I truly appreciate the pop-out player, as I have many tabs open during my computer sessions and this allows me to keep the music flowing. Well done! 😊🎶
Comment from Gloria Nebarez
2 days ago
Thank you
Comment from Tyler Velau
5 days ago
Thank you for your continuing work on the site and your efforts to bring the truth of the Gospels to people around the world via the internet. Your hard work and dilligence is appreciated.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
5 days ago
Thank you so much, Pastor Dion, for all that you do, it sounds to me like non-stop "24-7"! God bless you and Sylvia abundantly, above and beyond! 🙏🤗
Comment from Nell Neathery
5 days ago
sounds great. I know that will be useful for me...need to write that down. Hope the Todd family have a blessed Saturday and Sunday. I do believe God gave us those 2 special days for His sake and our sake! Work hard or volunteer (myself) hard through the week. We get our rewards here on Earth and rewards in Heaven.
Comment from Lynn Brown
6 days ago
That sounds amazing Pastor Dion, thank you!!!