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Your Purpose And Mine
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They were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples, 'Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be delivered up into the hands of men.' But they didn't understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it Luke 9:43 WEB
Jesus told His disciples, 'Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men', but they did not understand it. Even though this was a very clear statement, they were convinced that Jesus was going to be the next king and that He would deliver Israel from the Roman occupiers.
HIs disciples were filled with wonder because of the miracles that He was doing, and they were completely blind to what was soon coming on them. They were sincere, but sincerely wrong. Instead of becoming a king on earth, Jesus was handed over to the Romans and crucified, but resurrected Himself on the third day. The disciples did not understand how or why, but it worked out anyway.
I had so many questions when I really began seeking the Lord and studying the Bible in depth. I was confused about so many things, the rapture, pre-tribulation, mid-tribulation, post-tribulation, the millennium. My wall was covered with charts and timelines as I tried to work it all out. I concentrated most of my Bible study in Revelation, Daniel and Matthew 24. My room was beginning to look like a scene from 'A Beautiful Mind.'
One Sunday morning, the Lord spoke to me through a visiting speaker from Texas that I had never met. I knew that it was God speaking through him for he had deep insight into my life. I could feel the presence of the Lord and I was burning and tingling all over. He called me up in front of the church and told me a lot of things, part of it was this:
'Son, you don't need all of the things to fit, Just allow your purpose and Mine to knit. And don't be so concerned about the end of the book, go back to the beginning and take another look.'
It changed my outlook, my focus, and my life became much more simple. Now I tend to my daily tasks and I let Him worry about the things that are beyond my control. I don't have to understand everything or have all of the answers. He does. I am just His servant and I try and follow His orders for today.
Know today that you do not need to worry about how all of this fits together or how it is going to work out. You do not have to understand it all. Just let your purpose align with God today and let Him take care of the details. He has a better view up there than we do, and if it matters, He will tell you. We have a job to do while we are here, so let us focus on that.
Prayer: Father, I turn my worries over to You for they are too much for me. There are so many things that are beyond my control. Please step into my life and help me bring things into balance. Help me complete my simple tasks today and to let the rest go, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Wow.... this is so fitting for me, especially lately. Thank you Pastor Dion for sharing this. Though I need His help just getting through my daily tasks too, since lately it just feels like too much for me to get everything done.
Wow! I bet that blew your socks off, lol.
It did... He was certainly reading my mail that day.
Father God please take all the things am worried about and things beyond my control that I have no control over. And just reminded me that whatever is going on in my life it too shall pass. Father God I know that you are bigger than my problems and you still reigns and in control of the things going on here on the earth thank pastor for this message in Jesus Name I pray amen
Wonderful prayer!
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Amen! We don't have to know why? how? when? If? We only need to live in the moment. Life can be a great adventure if we leave it all in our Abba Father's hands and just do what we are able to do for the present. Only He knows what lies ahead for us. If we trust in Him and put Him first in our lives we will fullfill His plan for us. He will keep us on the right path.
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This was for me today! We are planing a vacation, and nothing seems to be working out as I thought it would. I need to just put this in Gods hands and trust Him for what He wants us to do, He always knows what is best for us. HE sees the full picture that we don't see, and says to wait on Him.
Amen!! Thank you Lord for the reminder, to let Go and Let God!!
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Perfect! Thank you for the words God gave you for us. The right advice at the right time! Amen
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This is good advise, if there is someone who seems to have this all figured out, I am very leary of them. The Apostle Paul said the ministry is a mystry in so many ways. I have found out through years of tring, figuring the end out is just too hard for me. Besides all that, I have found that when God wants me to know the next step, He will make sure I know. God sees all from where He is seated, we seem to see so little!
I LOVE this, Pastor Dion! Help me complete my simple tasks today and let the rest go -- my vervant prayer. Thank you!
What a powerful prayer.
Please pray for me that God will meet my needs and heal my land.
A simple prayer:
Lord, You are Good
I need help. Heal me and forgive me.
They need help.
Thank You,
In Jesus' Name, Amen.
~ Max Lucado
Our God is all knowing God , let Him be a controller of everything just for all the going He want us to do .
Amen, it's your help I need my Lord, as I lift my eyes up to
the hills, from whence cometh my help? My help cometh from the Lird who made heaven and earth. Wow, thanks so much pastor Todd for this inspiring devotion
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Amen! This takes an exorbinate amount of stress off of our plate.
FATHER ALMIGHTY in your hands I give you and my son's life. It is only you LORD GOD who know of our tomorrow. We trust you and love you LORD GOD for all your plans will work out for our own good. No more worries and fears. Just believe, trust and have faith for he is a FAITHFUL GOD. HIS MERCIES AND LOVE ENDURES FOREVER. GOD LOVES US ALL SO MUCH. In the name of OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THIS I PRAY AND THANK YOU. AMEN
Hallelujah!!! All praises and glory unto the Lord!! Thank you Jesus!! God bless us all!!! Abundant blessings to Pastor Todd and family for creating this beautiful God filled ministry!! Amennnn
Amen I love the prayer for today thank you pastor!
Amen awesome devotional thanks Pastor Todd
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding..."
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Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Father, I turn my worries over to You for they are too much for me. There are so many things that are beyond my control. Please step into my life and help me bring things into balance. Help me complete my simple tasks today and to let the rest go, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Amen!! Thank you Pastor Dion for sharing your daily devotion. :-) I feel that tis is speaking to me, Father I always come to you with my worries and pronlems. I know i'm not perfect and don't always do the right thing but I just always want to give it to you when I don't know what's best. I pray in Jesus, name. Amen. <3 Thank You, Father for all you do for me. I Love You! Diane Your Daughter. <3
Thank you dear Pastor, for the great message!
Amen.Thank you Pastor Todd,for this message.Father Thank you that you are in control of our lives,and still have a plan for us what ever our age is.Help me Father to keep focused on you and abide in you,in my life each day,to walk in the spirit and not in the flesh.In The Name of Jesus Christ I pray.