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Posted by Dion Todd July 5th, 2025 1,363 Views 31 Comments
"Don't be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you." Isaiah 43:1–2 WEB.
It was growing dark, and we had to ride our motorcycles through the swamp to get back home. There was long gray moss hanging from the tall trees, overshadowing the trail. The air was filled with animal sounds and screeching. It all created an eerie place to be at night.
We had passed through here many times before, but there had been a storm with torrential rain this time. We first encountered deep mud, then came to a spot on the trail completely flooded with water. Yet, our home was on the other side, and we had to go through the water to get there.
I started to cross the flooded area and could faintly see the red sandy bottom of the trail. Then the water turned dark, and the front wheel dropped down. Thinking it was just a dip and would surely come back up, I hit the gas. The next thing I knew, I was swimming in fast-running water with tree limbs and debris streaming past me. It was shoulder-deep.
It was scary. The motorcycle was lying on the bottom of the newly formed creek. I had to fish around for it, then drag it out by the handlebars. We removed the spark plug and drained the water from the engine, then pushed it for about half a mile before we got it started again. It had been a rough evening, but we made it home in the end.
Trials can be scary, but God will bring you through them, and you will make it to the other side. There is no testimony without first passing through the test. There is no glory without first living the story. There is no victory without overcoming a challenge.
In the scripture above, they passed through the water, but God got them to the other side. He did this for His servants a few times (Exodus 14:22, Joshua 3:17, 2 Kings 2:8). He also protected others from fire (Daniel 3:27).
So, no matter what you are going through today, the Lord can see you through it. He wants you to overcome, but you will have to put on your gloves and fight the battle. If you simply walk with Him one day at a time, you can beat this thing. We will get to the other side.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that You help me overcome whatever trial I face. I trust in You and know You have my best interest in mind. Please speak to me in a way I understand and help me see Your will clearly. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray.” James 5:13 ~ 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. 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 Roseann Rivas
1 month ago
Thank you lord for walking with me (Us) I appreciate everything you’ve done for me even if it didn’t go my way. I had to close my eyes for a second and remember your on my side and the word would pop right in front of me Faith! Have Faith I’m here next to you!
Thank you lord for holding my heart ❤️ and hand.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 month ago
Amen and Amen! 🙏🤗❣️
Post from Wendy Grimm
1 month ago
Well.....isn't this something. I love how the Lord works.As I was waking up this morning this EXACT scripture was running through my mind because of a health problem that has essentially left me chronically ill for the last few years. I knew the Lord was reminding me of His faithfulness and that I must look forward to getting to the other side of this in His timing . And here He is working through you to make sure I'm paying attention and trusting Him. And the beauty of it all is that I will have ONE MORE AMAZING TESTIMONY !! AMEN. Praise Him!
Comment from Sylvia Todd
1 month ago
Amen, Wendy, continued prayers for your health 🙏💛!
Post from Sylvia Todd
1 month ago
Good morning, fam, praying you all had a wonderful 4th of July celebration and that you have a very blessed Saturday! We are expecting a tropical storm in the area today, so prayers appreciated 🙏!
Comment from Marilyn Salter
1 month ago
I’m not far from you. I too have been watching. I have to drive to NC next week. My prayers that the storm will fizzle out.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 month ago
Prayers for you and all in the path of the storm, may the Lord protect you and each and everyone and put His hedge and shield round about you! 🙏🙏
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 month ago
Prayers for your safety and all in the path of the storm!🙏 We had a lot of rain and flooding here due to that weather. Our 4th of July celebration that the city puts on was cancelled. We had so many fireworks locally though. Too loud for us and the cats :(
Comment from Celeste Strenn
1 month ago
🙏🏽💜🙏🏽💜🙏🏽For all in your area, especially you and Dion🙏🏽
Post from Marilyn Salter
1 month ago
Yes Lord. You help me through my difficulties daily. Thank you for being my Lord and Savior.
Post from Mari Kaufmann
1 month ago
Please God Amen
Post from Wesley Paulus
1 month ago
Amen!
Post from Kevin J. Eck
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I trust in you getting me to the other side. Though my Faith was tested, you have seen me through, looking back on my life. Thank you and Amen, Jesus! 🙏
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 month ago
Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that You help me overcome whatever trial I face. I trust in YOU and know that You have my best interest in mind. Please speak to me in a way I understand and help me see Your will clearly. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, AMEN!!! And, please help me see the world around me through YOUR eyes, in the name of Jesus, AMEN!
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 month ago
Amen 🕊️❤️🕊️!! Alleluia 🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏!! Amen ❤️🕊️❤️🕊️!!
Post from Theresa Bright
1 month ago
Amen 🙏🏻 Praying for your strength Father to be strong and keep pushing forward. In Jesus name I pray, Amen 🙏🏻
Post from David Krull
1 month ago
Amen
Post from Debi Burton
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I pray that You help me overcome whatever trial I face. I trust in You and know You have my best interest in mind. Please speak to me in a way I understand and help me see Your will clearly. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Post from Lynn Brown
1 month ago
Help me to see You clearly and follow Your will! Amen.
Post from Tina Carter
1 month ago
This is a on time Word! Amen!
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I pray that You help me overcome whatever trial I face. I trust in You and know You have my best interest in mind. Please speak to me in a way I understand and help me see Your will clearly. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Celeste Strenn
1 month ago
Amen💖
Post from Deborah Blackshear
1 month ago
Jesus will carry me through the other side 🙏
Post from Raju Williams
1 month ago
Hallelujah. Amen.🙏🙏
Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 month ago
Amen
Post from Bella Colliander
1 month ago
Thank you, Father for Your never ending grace and mercies. Amen!🕊️
Post from Mark Williams
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I pray that You help me overcome whatever trial I face. I trust in You and know You have my best interest in mind. Please speak to me in a way I understand and help me see Your will clearly. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen
Post from Rose Theuret
1 month ago
Amen 🙏😇
Post from Brenda F
1 month ago
Amen
Post from Valeri Frank
1 month ago
Amen! Please Lord, help me get through each day one step at a time. Please catch me when I fall. Show me the way Lord and I will follow. In Jesus Precious Name... Amen!
Post from Laura Clark
1 month ago
Amen 🙏
Post from Elena Vasquez
1 month ago
Amen
Post from Gloria Nebarez
1 month ago
Thank you Jesus
Post from Richard A Smith
1 month ago
`Amen Pastor!
Post from Dana Rozell
1 month ago
Yes Amen
Post from Schalk de Beer
1 month ago
Yes Father God, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen ✝️🛐
Comment from Cathy Webb
1 hour 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! 😊🎶
Comment from Gloria Nebarez
8 hours ago
Thank you
Comment from Tyler Velau
2 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.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
2 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! 🙏🤗
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.
Comment from Lynn Brown
4 days ago
That sounds amazing Pastor Dion, thank you!!!