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Posted by Dion Todd January 8th, 2025 1,211 Views 33 Comments
David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the souls of all the people were grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in Yahweh his God. 1 Samuel 30:6 WEB.
David was distressed. When they had returned to their village earlier, they found it burned to the ground. All of their wives, children, and belongings had been taken away by Amalekite raiders. David and his men had wept until they no longer had the strength to. Now the six hundred men, who were his most trusted friends, were discussing killing him themselves. David was sitting on the ground with nothing, no family, no friends, and no belongings. He had suddenly lost it all.
Then David pulled himself together and strengthened himself in God. David prayed and asked the Lord if he should pursue the Amalekites. The Lord answered him and told him yes, for he would recover all. So David and his men went after a much larger enemy force, defeated them all, and brought back everyone and everything that had been taken from them. Nothing was missing (1 Samuel 30:19).
Sometimes it is just you and God facing a great challenge, and you have to make the best of it. Especially when those who you once trusted turn into your enemy. When the world turns its back on you, He is still there. When you feel alone in the crowd, the Lord will be there with you. He will never leave You nor forsake you.
When David was completely alone, he prayed to God and received the answer. A word from the Lord changes everything. So talk to God, build yourself back up, and ask Him for the answers. Strengthen yourself in the Lord. Whatever you do, don't give up. For God can help you recover all. He can turn a really bad situation into a victory.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I love You today and look to You for the answer. Please give me wisdom and a clear vision for my life. Open the doors that I should go through, and give me a push to take the next step. I want all that You have for me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: For those interested, we will be celebrating today at our Wednesday morning prayer service at the usual time of 10:30am EST! This is a short service, about 15-20 minutes, where we pray together for any needs you bring forth. Hope to see y'all there! As always, 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.
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 week ago
AMEN!!! Dear Heavenly Father, I love You and I want to love You more and more, for YOU alone are worthy!!! I'm looking to You for an answer today and for discernment, guidance and understanding!! My husband had 2 appointments today, out of which the vascular testing seemed to be the most important one, then the biopsy. There are major problems with his vascular system/circulatory system and I guess we will have to wait on the biopsy!! I'd think that it is more important to take care of the biopsies to find out if ??? But, then who am I? That is why I'm praying for discernment especially right now and wisdom for the doctors and medical staff, putting my entire trust in my Lord and God!!
Post from Harold Edwards
1 week ago
This past Sunday's service message and this morning's devotional reading were geared toward me. No fault of mine concerning the accident, and now my insurance company will discontinue coverage of the rental; SMH. Nevertheless, I'm trusting the Lord as David did (I'm encouraging myself in the Lord) and will believe as he did according to Psalms 27:13 when he said these words: "I had fainted unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living", so powerful this scripture is to me. It makes me so determined to trust in the Lord and prove Him to open the windows of heaven by giving what's rightfully His (The Holy Tenth and Offering). Thank you, Pastor Todd and Sis. Sylvia for the "Rhema Devotional Word".
Comment from Sherry Mccosh
3 days ago
Praying with you for peace and a quick resolution to your circumstance. I pray that The Lord will speak to you and direct your path through all of this
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 week ago
Harold, I pray the Lord will replace all you have lost due to this accident!🙏
Comment from Kim Gordon
1 week ago
Praying for you. Stay strong in your faith.
Comment from Sylvia Todd
1 week ago
So sorry for what you have been going through, brother, keeping you in prayer 🙏!
Comment from Dan Remley
1 week ago
I pray that the Lord brings comfort to you Harold ❤️
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 week ago
AMEN, brother Harold!!! Please know that you're in my prayers!!! 🙏🤗
Post from Sherry Mccosh
3 days ago
Heavenly Father, I love You today and look to You for the answer. Please give me wisdom and a clear vision for my life. Open the doors that I should go through, and give me a push to take the next step. I want all that You have for me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Thank you Lord, You have always taken care of me, I am trusting you again during this period of decisions to make and waiting for results and answers... I'm praying for, health, wisdom, clarity, and the right doors to open... and yes, a push! Thank you for loving me, I love you so much, you are so good to me.
Comment from Dan Remley
1 week ago
This is wonderful Shara. I pray everything goes well for you Shara❤️
Lord, guide me and speak clearly to me. Thank you for always being there for me. I love you and have full trust in you. So you have the wheel. Guide me into all that you have for me. Amen ❤️
Good morning, everyone, praying you all have a wonderfully blessed Wednesday! 🌻💛🙏
Comment from Dan Remley
1 week ago
Good evening sister. I hope you pastor Dion and our RHM fam had a great and safe day ❤️
Heavenly Father Please Give Me The Strength And Wisdom I Need To See Clear Vision For My Life.Please Open Doors I Need To Go Through To Live A Better Life AMEN Good Morning Everyone 😀
Amen! Good morning RHM family!😀
Comment from Dan Remley
1 week ago
Good evening Lynn. I hope your day was wonderful ❤️
Good morning everyone! Thank you Lord Jehovah for this new day and all your blessings! I pray that Lord Jehovah will be with me thur the flight home to California and get home safely…..Thank you ❤️🤟🏻
Comment from Dan Remley
1 week ago
I hope your day was blessed Debi. Godspeed friend❤️
Post from Craig Mondello
1 week ago
My trust is in you alone Lord, amen.
Post from Mari Kaufmann
1 week ago
Amen
Post from Rachael Burke
1 week ago
Amen, Lord , unto your hands I put everything that concerns me , fight my present battle for me , and leads me to the rock that is higher than me , as you lead David against the Amelekites .
Post from Scott Riegelmann
1 week ago
Amen Thank you Father for the many times you showed up big in my life, without you I am nothing I love you Father.
Amen!
Post from Wesley Paulus
1 week ago
Amen!
Post from Schalk de Beer
1 week ago
Yes, Abba Father, in Jesus's name I pray this, amen.
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 week ago
Heavenly Father, I love You today and look to You for the answer. Please give me wisdom and a clear vision for my life. Open the doors that I should go through, and give me a push to take the next step. I want all that You have for me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Heavenly Father, I love You today and look to You for the answer. Please give me wisdom and a clear vision for my life. Open the doors that I should go through, and give me a push to take the next step. I want all that You have for me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Post from Elena Vasquez
1 week ago
Amen
Post from Bella Colliander
1 week ago
Amen!🕊️
Post from Theresa Bright
1 week ago
Amen 🙏🏻 I pray you stay with me and guide me down the right path today and always Father. I pray in Jesus name. Amen
Amen
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 week ago
Amen 🙏❤️!! Amen ❤️❤️!! Alleluia 🙏❤️!! Amen ❤️🙏❤️!!
Post from Raju Williams
1 week ago
Praise the Lord. Amen.🙏🙏
Amen! So thankful that God has the victory and He knows just where to lead us. I pray for the discipline needed to lean in daily and listen to His still small voice and to follow Him obediently. In Jesus' Holy Name I pray, Amen
Post from Mark Williams
1 week ago
Amen.
Thank you Lord Jesus for always being by my side no matter what the situation is. Good or bad, there you are. I am going to recover from my loss and will have better than I lost. You are Almighty God. With You on my side, who can be against me? You are my strength. In Jesus Name I Pray 🙏🏼 Amen.
Post from Deborah Blackshear
1 week ago
I am Encouraged
Heavenly Father, You know I am always looking for answers. Lead me in the right direction , I trust in you and I love you. In Jesus name Amen!
Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 week ago
Amen
Comment from Marilyn Salter
3 days ago
I pray all your husband’s tests come back in a positive light. May God be with you both.
Comment from Sherry Mccosh
3 days ago
Praying with you for your husband for direction and healing from God Himself. God can do all things, hope and pray for complete healing. In God we trust, He can do this.
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 week ago
Liesel, I am praying for Tom's health to be restored. I pray the Lord gives you both strength and comfort as you go through this! In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Comment from Dan Remley
1 week ago
So sorry to hear Liesel. I pray that the Lord brings him comfort and healing. Stay strong friend. He's in my prayers❤️