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The Jigsaw Puzzle

Posted by Dion Todd March 12th, 2025 1,411 Views 32 Comments

For it is precept on precept, precept on precept; line on line, line on line; here a little, there a little. Isaiah 28:10 WEB.

We had scattered pieces all over the table while we worked on assembling a jigsaw puzzle. It was a total mess. This one was mysteriously difficult, for someone had mistakenly or intentionally mixed a couple of other puzzles in the same box. Now some pieces didn't belong there at all. Fortunately, we had a picture to go by, so it eventually began to take shape, and when it was finally complete, the puzzle turned out beautiful.

God can see the big picture of your life while you can't. He knows the end from the beginning. He can see what pieces need to stay and what needs to be removed. After walking and cooperating with Him for a while, your life will begin to take shape. And when it's complete, it will be something beautiful.

Work with God, and allow Him to separate you from the things that don't belong in your life. He won't separate you from your friends or the things you love and want to keep around, like lust for greed. You must hate it, guard against it, and separate yourself from it. For if He delivered you from something that you love, you would just return to it later. And for your sake, if He sets you free from something, don't return to it lest it becomes seven times worse (Luke 11:26).

We all have free will to choose what God we will serve, just as Joshua and the Israelites did (Joshua 24:15). Calling Jesus Lord only gives Him a title. It's doing what He says that actually makes Him your Lord (Luke 6:46). You belong to whom you obey (Romans 6:16).

Yet, don't get ahead of God and throw out pieces He intends to keep. Work at His pace. You don't need to understand everything right now. He does, and that's enough. It's one piece at a time and one day at a time. It's line upon line, here a little, there a little. Eventually, this thousand-piece puzzle will begin to make more sense.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose You today. Please help me get in tune with Your plan for my life, and change what You will. Guide me, and help me make the right decisions. Teach me, and reveal Your path to me today. 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.

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Post from Rhonda Blair

Rhonda Blair commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


These devotionals are such a blessing! Thank you!!! I am a long-time musician. I LOVE your stories!!



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Comment from Dion Todd

1 week ago

Thank you, Rhonda ๐Ÿ˜€


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I have been reading them for years! I love the everlasting razor! I canโ€™t even remember how I first got them. I am amazed by them! Pastor, will you please pray for healing of my colon. Will you please pray for healing of my voice? It got burned by Gerd. Thank you!


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1 week ago

I will ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜€



Post from Julia Forrester

Julia Forrester commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


He wonโ€™t separate you from your friends or those you love or want to keep around????



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Comment from Dion Todd

1 week ago

Example: If you love drugs, He won't force you to stop or there would be no addicts. That's your part... As Eve was free to eat the forbidden fruit, though He had told them not to. Resist the devil and it will flee from you. Reason with it a while and it will always sound convincing, and enticing. ๐Ÿ˜€


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Oh yes thank u never looked at it that wayโ€ฆ yes so glad God never forces us



Post from David Krull

David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen Lord. I love you Jesus.




Post from John Petchonka

John Petchonka commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Prayers Today for Scott ๐Ÿ™ May God guide the radiation treatment exactly where it needs to be. Please Lord Jesus destroy this tumor in Scottโ€™s body. In Jesus Name Amen ๐Ÿ™




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen




Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Heavenly Father Please Help Me Get In Tune With Your Plan With My Life And Change What You Will Amen Good Morning Everyone ๐Ÿ˜€



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Comment from Dan Remley

1 week ago

Good afternoon Yvette โค๏ธ


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

1 week ago

Good morning, Yvette ๐ŸŒป!



Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

1 week ago


Amen and Amen!!! This I pray ๐Ÿ™ The Lord sees the full picture as we only see bits and pieces, even pieces that we want to see that aren't there - wishful thinking! So very thankful to the Lord for His plan and His vision for our lives, and that at the end we can say "That HE meant it for good all along", because He is good!! Praise His holy name๐Ÿ™



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Comment from Dan Remley

1 week ago

Amen Liesel โค๏ธ



Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


This is my prayer, Amen! Good morning RHM family!๐ŸŒž



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Comment from Dan Remley

1 week ago

I hope you're have a wonderful day Lynn โค๏ธ


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Comment from Susan Petho

1 week ago

Good afternoon, Lynn, and RHM family.


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Comment from Schalk de Beer

1 week ago

โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ˜Š


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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

1 week ago

Amen and Amen, love you sister! ๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

1 week ago

Good morning, Lynn ๐ŸŒป!



Post from Dan Remley

Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Father, work in my life everyday. Guide me to what you have for me. I trust in you Lord. Help me make good smart decisions. In Jesus name I pray Amen โค๏ธ




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen ๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ๐Ÿ™!! Amen ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™!! Amen๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™!!




Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen ๐Ÿ™




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen !




Post from Julia Forrester

Julia Forrester commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Or the things you love?




Post from Wanda Pennington

Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen and Amen ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™




Post from Mark Williams

Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen! I love this line: God can see the big picture of your life while you can't.



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Comment from Lynn Brown

1 week ago

Amen.



Post from Bella Colliander

Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen!๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป




Post from Matt Wisniewski

Matt Wisniewski commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen thank you lord. Help prune the pieces of my life, so I can work with your timing. ๐Ÿฅ€๐ŸŒฟ




Post from Jackie Tipton

Jackie Tipton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen โค๏ธ




Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen!!! ๐Ÿ™‡๐Ÿ™




Post from Deborah Blackshear

1 week ago


Father God I choose You today. Help me to Trust your Timing.




Post from Candy Laventure

Candy Laventure commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen!




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Yes my Lord and Father, I pray this in Jesus's mighty name, amen. โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ›




Post from Valeri Frank

Valeri Frank commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen!๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ




Post from Tina Carter

Tina Carter commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


On time Word! Thank you Pastor & thank You Jesus! Amen!!!




Post from Richard Mondello

Richard Mondello commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Yes and Amen.




Post from Gloria Nebarez

Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen, thank you Jesus




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Yes Amen!




Post from Kay Collinsworth

Kay Collinsworth commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

1 week ago


Amen






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