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Things You Do Not Know

Posted by Dion Todd March 21st, 2025 1,885 Views 26 Comments

God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water. She went, filled the bottle with water, and gave the boy drink. Genesis 21:19 WEB.

The hours passed by while I struggled with a bug in a computer program I had written. I finally gave up and walked out of the room to get away from it for a bit. Why did this have to be so annoyingly difficult today, I thought. It should have been a ten-minute job, but I have spent all day on it. Exhausted and out of ideas, I sat down and prayed about it for a few minutes. Then suddenly, I knew just what the problem was. I went back in, and within a few minutes, I isolated the bug, fixed it, and the program worked fine.

My problem wasn't something I didn't have but what I didn't know. This is always the case with God's people. It's never what you don't have. It's what you don't know. No amount of tools or resources will fix what you don't know. We don't even know what we don't know until it is revealed to us.

The Lord can reveal the answer to you. Then once you have it, you will no longer have the problem. In the scripture above, Hagar, and her son, were thirsting to death in the desert. Then God opened her eyes to see a hidden spring of water near her, and they were fine. Problem solved.

The Lord said: "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6). James wrote: "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him" (James 1:5).

Don't limit the wisdom and knowledge of the Creator of the universe to the Bible. The Holy Spirit knows more about technology, medicine, physics, history, and so much more than humanity ever will. He can give you wisdom in all areas of life if you take the time to ask Him.

There have been so many times when I didn't know what to do, but God would come to my rescue when I took the time to ask Him. Joshua and the Israelites became bound by a treaty with the enemy because they did not inquire of the Lord first (Joshua 9:14). Don't be like them.

When you are tempted to say, 'If only I had….' Get somewhere quiet, calm your mind, and pray that God will reveal what you may be missing. You already have more than you think, but we often cannot see it until the Lord reveals it.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please open my eyes to see the resources around me You have already provided. I know in my heart that You are the answer. All wisdom, knowledge, and resources are under Your control. Please share them with me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Dion Todd

Dion Todd posted a comment:

4 days ago


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. 😀



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Comment from Cathy Webb

3 hours 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! 😊🎶


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Comment from Gloria Nebarez

11 hours ago

Thank you


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Comment from Tyler Velau

3 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.


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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

3 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! 🙏🤗


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Comment from Nell Neathery

3 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.


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Comment from Lynn Brown

4 days ago

That sounds amazing Pastor Dion, thank you!!!



Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Things You Do Not Know

4 months ago


Amen 🙏




Post from Sherry Mccosh

4 months ago


Heavenly Father, please open my eyes to see the resources around me You have already provided. I know in my heart that You are the answer. All wisdom, knowledge, and resources are under Your control. Please share them with me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Raju Williams

4 months ago


Praise the Lord. Amen.🙏🙏




Post from Bella Colliander

4 months ago


Pastor, thank you. A devotional;so enlighting and uplifting 💜🕊️




Post from Narciso Salas

4 months ago


HHHUUUUUGE AMEN!!
So many times in my life that have occurred such as this, I am a witness! I fought against God for so long, i cursed Him in my addiction and provoke His wrath on many a drunk occasion, He is a mighty and loving God! One day I looked, and there He was. Through my tears, I reached out for His hand, and He brought me in.



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

4 months ago

Amen, brother 🙏!


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Comment from Dan Remley

4 months ago

Amen Narciso❤️



Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Things You Do Not Know

4 months ago


Amen




Post from Madalyn Myers

4 months ago


Amen




Post from Valeri Frank

4 months ago


Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for peace of mind. I pray for the healing of my heart and soul... I feel so lost without my Mom. I just need a little relief from this loss that I'm feeling. There's a hole in my heart that only You my Lord can fill... I ask this in Jesus Name... Amen! 🙏🏼🕊️



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Comment from Dan Remley

4 months ago

I pray that the Lord brings you peace and comfort Valeri ❤️


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Comment from Lynn Brown

4 months ago

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Comment from Wanda Pennington

4 months ago

🙏🙏🙏



Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Things You Do Not Know

4 months ago


Heavenly Father Please Open My Eyes To All Of The Knowledge You Have Given Me Through Out The Years I Been Living Please Share Them With Me Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀



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Comment from Dan Remley

4 months ago

Good morning Yvette ❤️


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

4 months ago

Good morning, Yvette 🌻!


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Comment from Lynn Brown

4 months ago

Good morning!🌞



Post from Dan Remley

Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Things You Do Not Know

4 months ago


Lord, there have been so many times that I have had issues and I would here you very clearly tell me what to do . Thank you for helping me through times such as this. Please stay by my side and keep helping through this journey of life. Amen ❤️




Post from Mari Kaufmann

4 months ago


Yes Amen




Post from Wesley Paulus

4 months ago


Amen!




Post from Marjorie. (Margie) Campbell

4 months ago


Thank you Lord for this beautiful day. I am so blessed with the provision you have given me . Hallelujah.




Post from Theresa Bright

4 months ago


Amen 🙏🏻 Lord please open my eyes to the resources that you have provided for me. Thank you Father.




Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Things You Do Not Know

4 months ago


Heavenly Father, please open my eyes to see the resources around me You have already provided. I know in my heart that You are the answer. All wisdom, knowledge, and resources are under Your control. Please share them with me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

4 months ago

Amen, sister 🙏!



Post from Elena Vasquez

4 months ago


Amen




Post from Marisa Jackson

4 months ago


Amen 🙏❤️🙏!! Alleluia ❤️❤️❤️!! Alleluia🙏🙏!! Amen🙏🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏!!



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Comment from Wanda Pennington

4 months ago

Amen and Amen 🙏



Post from Kevin J. Eck

4 months ago


Thank you Holy Spirit! Needed today's Devotional! And Thank you Pastor Dion!! In Jesus precious name, Amen!



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Comment from Wanda Pennington

4 months ago

Amen 🙏



Post from Wanda Pennington

4 months ago


Heavenly Father, please open my eyes to see the resources around me You have already provided. I know in my heart that You are the answer. All wisdom, knowledge, and resources are under Your control. Please share them with me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Things You Do Not Know

4 months ago


Amen!




Post from Mark Williams

4 months ago


Amen.




Post from Deborah Blackshear

4 months ago


All wisdom and knowledge are under your control Jesus.




Post from Celeste Strenn

4 months ago


Thank you dear Lord Jesus 🤗




Post from Kay Collinsworth

4 months ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

4 months ago


Yes, Lord and Father, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen. ✝️🛐





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