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Posted by Dion Todd April 30th, 2025 1,638 Views 26 Comments
Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?" Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Because God has shown you all of this, there is no one so discreet and wise as you. You shall be over my house. All my people will be ruled according to your word. Only in the throne I will be greater than you." Genesis 41:38–40 WEB.
While serving a prison sentence in Egypt for a false accusation of attempted rape, Joseph was summoned to appear before Pharaoh. Even though he was innocent, Joseph had spent years in prison, and it now seemed he would be executed. I am sure these thoughts passed through his mind. "Why else would Pharaoh summon me? They certainly hanged that baker…."
After shaving and changing his clothes, Joseph was brought in before Pharaoh. He probably breathed a sigh of relief when Pharaoh said, "I have had a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it." Fortunately, Joseph had the gift of dream interpretation operating in his life.
Joseph used his God-given gift to interpret the dream for Pharaoh and was then put in charge of the land of Egypt. Daniel was used by God and promoted to rule over Babylon (Daniel 2:48). Mordecai was used by God to reveal corruption in the government. Then made the one in charge of Persia (Esther 10:3). His niece Esther became the queen (Esther 2:17).
All of these people were slaves, prisoners, and exiles living in foreign lands. They lived in pagan nations that followed other gods and idols. Yet, they thrived because they served God Almighty. Our God can make us shine above the rest when we listen to Him. He can protect and prosper you no matter what laws they pass. The Lord can make you succeed even when ruled by pagans.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please work Your will in my life today. Teach me to hear Your voice, and give me the grace to carry it out. Stir up the gifts You have given me, and teach me to use them. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: Today, we will be hosting 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 would like to share. 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.
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. 😀
Heavenly Father, thank you for another day. You've brought through a successful surgery. Shortly after recovery yesterday, I was up and already walked the 1000 plus steps required for release today. This day will be busy with physical therapy but home by lunch. They're getting me up to get going so I won't be able to be with y'all this moving. Please pray for a not to painful day. God be with everyone, always. Thank you for all your prayers. I feel so blessed.💜🕊️🙏💥 Love you all. Amen!!
Comment from Susan Petho
3 months ago
Praise the Lord for your successful surgery! Praying for a speedy recovery with very minimal pain.
Comment from Marilyn Salter
3 months ago
Thank the Lord for his healing touch. Don’t rush recovery. It’s in God’s time!
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
3 months ago
Praise the Lord God most high that it was a successful surgery!!! Praying that you feel better day by day, and for prompt healing! 🙏❤️🤗
Comment from Dan Remley
3 months ago
I pray that the Lord brings you health and healing 🙏 ❤️
Comment from Wanda Pennington
3 months ago
Praise the Lord, thank you Jesus!! 🙏
Comment from Debi Burton
3 months ago
Praise the Lord Hallelujah! 🙏🏻for speedy recovery without pain! 🤟🏻
Comment from Lynn Brown
3 months ago
Wonderful news! Praise God for the successful surgery! I pray that you have a quick recovery with no pain, Amen.🙏🩷🙏
Comment from Sylvia Todd
3 months ago
PTL, Bella, praying for a speedy and complete recovery 🙏!
Comment from Valeri Frank
3 months ago
Prayers for a speedy recovery Bella... And I pray that it's as painless as possible. God bless you.
Dear Heavenly Father, please work Your will in my life today and give me, give us strength to go on ! Teach me to hear Your voice, and give me the grace to carry out what ever You have me do according to YOUR holy will! stir up the gifts You have given me, and teach me to use them. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, AMEN!!! Oh Lord we, our family, needs YOU more than ever before, please hear our prayers!! Thank you dear Lord, Heavenly Father, for instituting in us, Your children the desire to pray for one another!! That desire and the willingness to do this comes from You, thank You from the bottom of me heart, in the name of Jesus, AMEN!! 🙏
Comment from Lynn Brown
3 months ago
Praying for you and your family, Liesel. May God bless you all with good health, strength, wisdom and salvation. In the name of Jesus, 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
3 days ago
That sounds amazing Pastor Dion, thank you!!!