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Posted by Dion Todd December 31st, 2024 1,829 Views 30 Comments
For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits his own self? For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels. Luke 9:24-26 WEB.
The break room fell silent as I walked in to get some water. Though I was new there, I had already learned the normal topics were hangovers, sexual exploits, or who had the best drugs. The normal stream of profanity ceased when I entered the room these days.
It all started when I said a blessing over my lunch. The others seemed unsure about what to make of that. Some of them laughed, while others turned a whiter shade of pale. Sometimes they would taunt me, and I would quote scripture back to them: "Every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord."
I certainly wasn't trying to force my religion on them. Sadly at the time, I didn't care if the whole crowd went to hell. I was in survival mode, and it was an "every man for himself" point in my life. They would have to get to heaven as best they could. I was just trying to make it myself, but I wouldn't be ashamed of my faith in Jesus Christ. I may have been going through hell, but I was hanging on to God while doing it.
In time, several people there came to the Lord and started coming to church with me. How do you boldly stand for Jesus? You picture Him there beside you. When they laugh at you, they are actually laughing at Him, and they will have a horrible day coming. You can stand with Him or be ashamed of Him, but He is there either way.
Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, but there is another way: Tell them you know Him! Don't chase people who aren't ready. But when they corner you, don't be ashamed to say: "Yes, I know Jesus Christ. What about you? For you are one heartbeat from meeting Him. Think about it."
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that you give me the boldness to take a stand for You when confronted. Please fill me with Your strength and give me anointed words to speak to those around me. Help me stand strong today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: Good morning, it's New Year's Eve! May you all have a most joyful celebration! Thank you, too, for all who sent us Christmas and New Year cards and greetings - we so appreciated them - y'all are the best and truly a blessing! If you have a prayer need, 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 Sherry Mccosh
7 months ago
Heavenly Father, I pray that you give me the boldness to take a stand for You when confronted. Please fill me with Your strength and give me anointed words to speak to those around me. Help me stand strong today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! This is an amazing devotion today. It gave me chills just now as I read it. Our God is so faithful, and true, He is so good to us and forgiving, as soon
as we realize we have sinned against God, we can immediately pray and ask for His forgiveness and He forgives us immediately with no questions. We serve a mighty and wonderful God!!
Post from Schalk de Beer
7 months ago
Yes Father, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.
Happy and blessed 2025 RHM ✝️🛐
Post from Mari Kaufmann
7 months ago
Amen
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
7 months ago
AMEN, Pastor!!! That was really powerful, Pastor, especially the statement: "For you are one heartbeat away from meeting Him"!! When I think about all the encounters I had with so many people over the years, and there were missed opportunities to share JESUS unashamedly and boldly, it makes me very sad!!
However, there also was once a situation in a break room many many years ago, when we're in Tennessee for almost 2 years, and I had just gotten saved!!! My heart was full of it, I wanted to tell the world and that's all I wanted to do! I had just been hired for a part time position and there were a lot of people in the break room, and a certain elderly Jewish lady who was extremely offended by what I said, she was a senior employee who had been there for many years and I was still on probation. Needless to say, I was let go, and this put a damper on my enthusiasm, and I kept silent for a while! But, I grew in the Lord and He enabled me over time to live and share my faith guided by His Holy Spirit, and HE gave me a special love especially for the Jewish people who don't yet know the Lord, the Messiah!!! Thanks Pastor for rekindling this memory for me as I'm thinking back to see where I was and where I'm right now, and it's only because of Him, and Him alone!!! 🙏
Post from Wesley Paulus
7 months ago
Amen!
Amen! I hope all of you have a safe and joyful New Year's Eve!
Post from Scott Riegelmann
7 months ago
Amen, Happy New year to all my RHM family! God bless you and keep you safe,fed, warm, healthy and happy.
Post from Craig Mondello
7 months ago
I met Him . . . . And it was awesome!!! Halelujah!
Amen
Post from Gloria Nebarez
7 months ago
Lord, Please fill me with Your strength and give me anointed words to speak to those around me. Help me stand strong today and ever day, in Jesus name I pray. Thank you Jesus!
Post from Mark Williams
7 months ago
All-powerful God, You created the heavens and the earth and yet You cherish me. I place my trust in You.
Heavenly Father, I pray that you give me the boldness to take a stand for You when confronted. Please fill me with Your strength and give me anointed words to speak to those around me. Help me stand strong today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!❤️🤟🏻
Comment from Wanda Pennington
7 months ago
God Bless you Debi. Happy New Year
Good morning, y'all, happy Tuesday 😀! Praying you all have a joyful New Year's celebration and a truly blessed 2025 🥳! We will most likely be asleep at midnight, but, Lord willing, will see y'all on the other side 😂!
Comment from Wanda Pennington
7 months ago
Thank you for all you and Bro Dion have done this year. Happy New Year and a Blessed 2025!!🎉🙏❤
Comment from Shara Abel
7 months ago
Happy New Year to your family and everyone here at RHM! Many blessings and joy in the New Year!
I never thought about it like this "When they laugh at you, they are actually laughing at Him". And the comment "Yes, I know Jesus Christ. What about you? For you are one heartbeat from meeting Him. Think about it." These are great! Being an intovert, it is hard for me to think of what to say in the moment, but I will put these in my mind for the future. Thank you!
Heavenly Father Please Help Me Stand Strong AMEN Good Morning Everyone 😀
Comment from Wanda Pennington
7 months ago
Good morning Yvette, have a blessed new year
Post from Gloria Nebarez
7 months ago
Happy New Year everyone, may you all be blessed in 2025.
Comment from Wanda Pennington
7 months ago
Happy New Year to you also
Post from Wanda Pennington
7 months ago
Heavenly Father, I pray that you give me the boldness to take a stand for You when confronted. Please fill me with Your strength and give me anointed words to speak to those around me. Help me stand strong today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Marisa Jackson
7 months ago
Alleluia❤️❤️!! Alleluia🙏🙏!! Amen❤️🙏!! Alleluia🙏❤️🙏❤️!!
Post from Bella Colliander
7 months ago
Heavenly Father, seeking the wisdom and strength to stand my faith. I know You, believe Your promises. You are my hope. Help me to be closer to you every moment of each day. Thank you for loving me. In Jesus's name. Amen!🕊️
Post from Deborah Blackshear
7 months ago
I pray for a healthy, blessed, New Year.
Post from Celeste Strenn
7 months ago
Amen!!!
Post from Candy Laventure
7 months ago
Amen!
Amen 🙏
Amen! Yes, Jesus, please give me anointed words to say and please help me to boldly quote scripture like Pastor did in order to further Your kingdom. I pray that my daily life will speak to those around me in a humble, loving manner. To God be the glory. In Jesus' Name, I pray, Amen.
Amen!
Amen,
Post from Kay Collinsworth
7 months ago
Amen
Post from Elena Vasquez
7 months ago
Amen
Post from Barbara Jackson
7 months ago
Amen
Comment from Tyler Velau
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 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
2 days ago
That sounds amazing Pastor Dion, thank you!!!