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When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me. My strength was sapped in the heat of summer. Selah. I acknowledged my sin to you. I didn't hide my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to Yahweh, and you forgave t...
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The man said, 'They have left here, for I heard them say, 'Let's go to Dothan.' ' Joseph went after his brothers, and found them in Dothan. They saw him afar off, and before he came near to them, they conspired against him to kill him. They said to one another, 'Behold, this dreamer comes. Come now ...
Enemy At The Gates
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This our bread we took hot for our supplies out of our houses on the day we went out to go to you; but now, behold, it is dry, and has become moldy. These wine skins, which we filled, were new; and behold, they are torn. These our garments and our shoes have become old because of the very long journey.' The men sampled their provisions, and didn't ask counsel from Yahweh's mouth. Joshua 9:12 WEB
One day some strangers came into the Israelite camp and said that they were from a faraway land. They had intentionally dressed in ragged clothing, and they carried old supplies like stale bread and cracked wine skins. They wanted to make a deal with the Israelites who were gradually taking the Promised Land.
The Israelite leaders went through their supplies, saw the old bread, the cracked wine skins and were convinced. They were so confident that they had this correct that they did not bother to pray and ask God about it. They unknowingly made a deal with the enemy, and agreed to let them stay. Soon it was revealed that these men were from a nearby village, one of the next on their list. The Israelite leaders had let their own (lack of) wisdom lead them into a trap, and God had let them do it without saying a word.
The examples provided for us in the Bible tell us that the Lord will not always intrude on our lives, but that He will let us live our life just as we want, with, or without Him being involved in it at all.
Include the Lord in the decisions of your life everyday. Invite Him to be a part of it, and He will. He would have gladly answered Joshua if they had only taken the time to ask. Always inquire of God before making binding decisions.
Prayer: Father, I thank You for Your wisdom, which I know is greater than mine. Help me remember to stop and pray a moment before I sign something, for You can see what is going on behind the scenes when I cannot. Lead me down the right path, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Celestina Ndunda
Open the eyes of my heart Lord so that i can see through what is before me which is yet to happen.
This was at the right time. May times i have fallen pray to pretenders aho come with a convincing style and end up regreating later. Its my prayer that the Lord gives me a Spirit of descernment.
Thank you Past. Dion God bless you and your family.
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Necie Mc
Amen. May his will be done in your life.
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Twila Stierwalt
Amen.
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Deleted Member
Amen, may I too have the discernment of The Holy Spirit to make sure I am making the choiced that would be please to Jesus. God bless you, Celestina for sharing this with us.
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Marisa Jackson
Stop, think and pray to God for the answer you are seeking! He will be there, we just have to pray! God NEVER fails! Thank you God for reminding me that without your guidance nothing else matters! Amen!!
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Twila Stierwalt
men.
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Deleted Member
Amen
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Twila Stierwalt
So important to wait on God, He will give me wisdom if I just ask. I do not see the ful picture.
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Deleted Member
Amen
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Joey Smith
Amen, thank you Pastor Dion for sharing the words of the Lord on this beautiful day that we are honoring all of those who have served our country. As usual it is always a blessing to hear words of the Lord before starting your day.
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Deleted Member
Amen
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Carol Pady
Amen!
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Kathie Byram Lopez
Love this ,if only I can remember to do this .God is Great !
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Christina Ocasio
Amen ♡
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Monje Mellie
Amen and Amen
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Mark Duell
I believe no matter how small the decision to be made on something is, it's worth His guidance and input.
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Amen
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Wesley Paulus
Amen!
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Deleted Member
Amen, may I always stop and hear what Jesus has to say before I do or say anything.
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Scott Riegelmann
Amen I absolutely live by those words I would never sign anything without first talking to God about it ! its like having inside trader information its a sure thing when I consult God FIRST! thank you for another awesome devotional pastor Todd. I really love the way the Lord speaks to me through your words Have a super great Memorial day sincerely Scott R.
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Schalk de Beer
Amen.
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Janet Marsh-Lord
Thank you for this timely reminder to trust God and include Him in all decisions. Dear Lord please help me to remember to do this always. AMEN.
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Kathy Banfield
No problem is too small--or too big--for God! He wants us to share them all with Him!
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Becky Hines
So very important to stop ask God how He feels about every decision we encounter! I've learned the hard way when I did it my way without asking Him for his guidance/direction. Amen
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Cheryl Hepler
Amen
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Diane Symborski✝
Amen! Thank you Pastor Dion for your daily devotion. This made me open my eyes. Father, always give me the wisdom to stop and ask you before I sign, say or do anything. Let me get a sign from you Father, before I make a wrong choice. I pray in Jesus, Name. Amen. <3
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Ticardo Williams
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Dion! Father, I thank You for Your wisdom, which I know is greater than mine. Lead me down the right path, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
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Stacie Chambers-Franklinedited: May 31, 2016
This is goooooood!!! NOW I know this! Took many years to learn. Was hard-headed, wanted to do what I wanted to do, wanted to speed things up because God wasn't moving fast enough, was a slow learner...until God "whipped" me GOOOD! His Word says that He disciplines and chastens those He loves. And ohhhhhh that chastening hurt!!! I still shudder to think about the consequences for my actions; which were much deserved. But let me tell you, it could have been so much worse. God is merciful! Even in His chastening! I praise God because He loved me enough to discipline me; and He loved me enough to not completely destroy me. He repaired my character, and renewed my mind. He caused me to be dependent upon Him; and to think twice before I make any decisions without Him. Good stuff, Pastor D! The world needs to know this!!!!!!!!!
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Rachael Burke
Amen , Lord hold my hand in yours and lead me day by day so that I will walk aright. Thanks pastor Todd
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Lissy Verghese
Thank you dear Pastor, for the great message!
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Colleen Horn
Amen!!
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Karen Pasquinelliedited: June 2, 2016
Amen!! First thing that came to my mind is those men were wolves in sheeps clothing
June 2, 2016