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But Rahab the prostitute and her father's household and all who belonged to her, Joshua saved alive. And she has lived in Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Joshua 6:25 ESVThe least of the least, Rahab was always looked down on by the other women ... -
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Rejected Identity from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Today I want to talk about rejection, especially in your calling, your gifts, your talents, by those who are familiar with you. We can read the Bible and feel like Jesus had an automatic win button in every circumstance. Storms, disease,...
In The Same Boat
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For there is no distinction, for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 3:22 WEB
It is easy to become used to positions, titles, and levels in the workplace during life and carry that over into the church. After a while, we can become like the pharisee that stood on the corner and thanked God that he was not like other men (Luke 18:11). We can begin to feel that we earned it.
It was a common trend among the disciples of Jesus to strive for position, and it still is today. In Matthew 18:1 the disciples asked Jesus who was the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. In Mark 9:34 the disciples were arguing over who was the greatest among themselves. In Mark 10:37, James and John asked Jesus to be seated on His right hand, and on His left, and the rest of the disciples became angry with them. In John 13:3 Jesus rose and washed the disciples feet, because all of them were too important to perform a servants task.
We are all in the same boat, and it is named grace. There are no admirals or captains and we are floating in a sea of sin. If it were not for God's mercy, we would not even be on the boat, and we would all drown in our sins just as the ones that missed the ark in Noah's day. Our own righteousness is as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6) and our accomplishments, as dung (Phil. 3:8). We are saved through the grace of God, a free gift, by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Be thankful today that God has given us the free gift of His grace. It costs nothing to be forgiven of everything that you have ever done wrong, but just like a true gift: we did not earn it, for it is a gift.
Prayer: Father, I thank You for the gift of salvation. Forgive me of foolish pride and keep me balanced in life. You are so awesome and so good to me, and I am truly grateful for all that You do. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Amen! I am a sinner who has been set free! Thank God for loving me! Thank you Pastor! Happy Father's Day! See ya at live services today! Pastor's Prayer: Father, I thank You for the gift of salvation. Forgive me of foolish pride and keep me balanced in life. You are so awesome and so good to me, and I am truly grateful for all that You do. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen. I remind myself of this every morning while praying on the way to work.
I am so thankful and greatful for Gods mercy and grace. It is all Gods work.
Amen Happy Fathers Day Pastor and all the Fathers!! Forward in His Grace!!!
Thank you Jesus for grace and mercy.
Amen it isn't until we realize His grace that we are truly set free from self condemnation. He is the greatest Father of all. So today I say Happy Father's Day my Abba Father , I lift my hands in praise to You, I kneel at Your throne and worship You. For I am His and He is mine.
Amen. Happy Fathers Day to OUR GOD THE FATHER GOD THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT OUR GOD IN ONE. The greatest among the fathers. Amen
Amen!!
Amen Carol I totally agree. I do however slip up on this one more than I would like to. Thank you Jesus for the timely encouragement.
Happy Father's Day Pastor and a Happy Father's Day to all RHM dads!! God bless you all!!
Amen! Wonderful word!
Happy Father's day to all you fathers!!!!! I hope each and everybody has a blessed day. Love
Thank you Pastor for this message. I really needed it. I also want to thank the prayer team for your prayers and unconditional love and Happy Father's Day.To all the wonderful and kind men of this ministry
Amen we are only here for a short time in the end it is only our belief in Jesus Christ that really matters!
May all the fathers here have a blessed, happy Fathers Day today!
Amen!! Thank you Father for your perfect Grace, and Mercy!! Thank you Jesus for saving a sinner like me. If I am saved through Jesus anybody can be saved Amen.
Amen
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Dion! Father, I thank You for the gift of salvation. Forgive me of foolish pride and keep me balanced in life. You are so awesome and so good to me, and I am truly grateful for all that You do. In the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
thankyou for this great message. so true lately found need more sleep feeeling bad didn,t get up as early being prayer.
Amen! Thank you Pastor Dion for your daily devotion. <3
Thank you dear Pastor, for the beautiful message!
Amen.