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There was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short. He ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was going to pass that way. When Jesus came to the place...
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Therefore there was wrath on him, and on Judah and Jerusalem. Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that Yahweh's wrath didn't come on them in the days of Hezekiah. 2 Chronicles 32:25 WEB
Hezekiah once again humbled himself and spared his city from destruction. The Lord had given him very great possessions and he struggled each day to retain his humility (2 Chr. 32:27). Not long after this, the Babylonians visited him and his pride returned again as he showed them all of his treasures and storehouses that he had built. Later, they returned to loot it all for themselves and destroyed his beautiful city. Pride goes before destruction (Prov. 16:18).
Many times in my life, the Lord has given me opportunities to humble myself. He would give me jobs that no one else wanted, allow others to wrong me, or simply withhold the appreciation that I thought I so deserved. At other times, I have dealt with a sin or bad attitude, only to have it show up again later. Just like Hezekiah, when things start going well, it is easy to drift back to where you used to be.
Sin crouches at the door but you must rule over it (Gen. 4:7). Sins like pride are especially hard to keep behind you, but really it is just whatever sin that you are weak to that is the most difficult one. You may know better, but you just cannot seem to help it. For some it is greed or the love of money, for others, it may be lust or pornography.
The enemy will try to use anything that breaks your fellowship with the Lord as a wedge. I was raised as white trash so when the Lord raises me up, my head tends to swell like a watermelon. As long as I stay focused on Him, He will faithfully deflate it for me. I can tell so many stories where the Lord put me in a humbling situation before He would use me as His messenger.
You can never finally say, 'I have dealt with _____ for the last time' because it will try and return when you least expect it. Stay on guard against anything that you have been weak to. What you feed will grow; what you starve will die. Don't open that door to the past again, you know who is there.
Prayer: Father, I pray that You strengthen me, and make me steady. I want to serve You the rest of my days and make a difference while on the earth. Teach me to hear when You are speaking, and to recognize Your voice. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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THANK YOU PASTOR DION FOR TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL. IT IS SO TRUE.MAY THE RUAH HA KODESH CONTINUE SPEAKING THROUGH YOUR LIPS N MAY YAHWEH CONTINUE BLESSING U AND YOUR FAMILY N THE RHM TEAM.
Praise to the Lord for His ever present love and strength! Thank you, Pastor Dion, for bringing God's reminder this morning. Blessings on you and those who gather in the RHM family for worship.
Whoa what a teaching!!!!!
Man. Amen Ad infinitum Brother. The Scripture "The Prosperity of Fools shall Destroy them" always rears it's Wise annoying head whenever I start feeling cocky. I notice when I have a pocket full of money, I tend to tell folks off a whole lot quicker than when I'm broke, lol.
Amen!!!
God does give us power to overcome, I pray that I will keep listening to His voice. He establishes me and finishes what He starts.
Amen. Thank you Pastor Dion. We need a good reminding of what we should already know. And it's not that we don't know it, we just tend to ignore it. Bless you brother.
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Amen !
Amen! I woke up this mornig with these issues on my mind. Today's devotional helped me get back on track.....
Amen, thank you RHM for your daily devotional. I can't tell you how much it helps me daily. Praise God for all his blessings! Blessings to all of you!
thanks for great message .
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Amen !
This is a good devotional. I think that I have held on to past events even when I pray about it. Instead of leaving the past behind I tend to worry. But some how I manage to get through each day. My job is ok but sometimes it gets a little hectic. I pray each day and try to put it in Gods hands.
Another very special devotion Pastor Dion. Your life experiences help us all so much. Thank you for your honesty and may you and Sylvia and all concerned with RHM have a wonderful week.
Thank you pastor Todd for another great devotional ! God bless this ministry!!
Amen!!! Thank you for your daily devotion Pastor Dion. :-) Pastor Dion, your reading made me sad when you said you was raised as white trash. God, don't make junk and I believe he don't make trash. Your are and always was a child of God in fact I believe that God favors the broken. I had many things in my life that I just have not talked about yet an some of my stories would bring some people to tears. I think of you as a child of God and you always seem to stop listen and try to always do the right thing what God would want you to do. Here on RHM I think that we all heard many of your stories some were ery sad too. You was just a child seeking God as much as you could. I think you haave favor and many blessing do too. god loves the way you always carried yourself for Him. God always loved you and is really happy with the way you make a difference in many of our lives. You are loved by many here on RHM and i'm sure in your home town too. Your loved in many places I just have that feeling. God don't make junk or white trash. You was always a beautiful child of God's he loves you and Sylvia very much. You too make a beautiful husband, wife, team love and God loves you both so very much. We all love you both too. <3 God bless you both. I pray many blessings for the two of you, In Jesus, name I pray. Amen <3
I claim this prayer over Pastor Dion, Sykvia and everyone on RHM. <3
Prayer: Father, I pray that You strengthen me, and make me steady. I want to serve You the rest of my days and make a difference while on the earth. Teach me to hear when You are speaking, and to recognize Your voice. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen! I love you to pieces Diane! And completely agree with your prayer and statement ;) hugs
I love you too, Dianna. <3 Thank You!!! I love everyone on RHM. God bless y'all and I pray many blessing for each and everyone. <3
Amen. Praise God! Thank you Pastor Todd! Father, I pray that You strengthen me, and make me steady. I want to serve You the rest of my days and make a difference while on the earth. Teach me to hear when You are speaking, and to recognize Your voice. And to obey. In the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
Amen, my wish is to serve God for the rest of my life with all my heart, help me o Lord
Thank you dear Pastor, for the great message!
Prayer: Father, I pray that You strengthen me, and make me steady. I want to serve You the rest of my days and make a difference while on the earth. Teach me to hear when You are speaking, and to recognize Your voice. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.Amen! Strengthen me and protect me from my own weaknesses! I am all yours Father! Wonderful message! Thank you! God bless
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Amen.