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Posted by Dion Todd November 27th, 2024 1,115 Views 25 Comments
By faith, Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out to the place which he was to receive for an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he went. By faith, he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a land not his own, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise. Hebrews 11:8-9 WEB.
In Genesis 12:1, the Lord told Abram to leave his father's house, relatives, and country and travel to a strange land that He would show him. Then it simply reads, "So Abram went as the Lord had told him." Take a moment and think about that. What an incredible leap of faith it was for Abram to leave his country and his family without first even knowing where he was going.
At this point, God hadn't done anything for Abram except to tell him to leave his home. Yet, he stayed positive, wholly convinced that God was able to do what He had told him. Abram believed the Lord. He didn't have to leave his country at all if he had chosen not to. He made a deliberate choice to do what God told him, and now we read about Abraham, the father of nations. If Abram had chosen not to go, then God would have used someone else. We might be reading about someone named Mathias, the father of nations, instead.
Only the first step of God's plan was revealed to Abram: "leave this place." Then after Abram obeyed the first step, God gave him the next one. Abram walked with God one step at a time, often not understanding why or where. When God tested Abram by asking him to sacrifice his son Issac, don't you think he wondered why? I would have. Abram overcame because He trusted God. That is the very essence of faith. You take the first step He shows you, then you trust Him to take care of the rest.
Many times in my life, I didn't understand what the Lord was doing or why for He doesn't show us the end from the beginning. It comes one step at a time, so don't try to look too many moves ahead. Instead, focus on the next one. Often, I just had to take that next step and trust that the problem would work itself out, and it did, time after time.
If you hold onto the things God has told you and merely walk through the doors that He opens, things are going to work out. Though it seems to be a narrow path lined with thorns, He has cleared the way in front of you. So stop looking to the left or the right, and focus on knowing Jesus. Trust Him, and don't let fear and unbelief hold you back. You don't have to understand where this is going or why, for He does.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me. I know that You can see the big picture while I am limited to just today. Please draw my heart to You, and let me come to know You more deeply. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: For those interested, our Wednesday morning prayer service starts at 10:30am EST! This is a short service, about 15-20 minutes, where we pray together for any needs you bring forth. Hope to see y'all there! As always, 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.
Post from Valeri Frank
1 week ago
Dear Heavenly Father, please heal my Momma... I know that things happen in your time... I'm just asking to have her a little while longer. I will honor and except your plan for her life here on this Earth or up in Heaven with you. After all, this is just our temporary home. All Mercy and Honor are your's Lord Jesus. In Jesus Name I pray... Amen! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Post from Schalk de Beer
1 week ago
Yes Abba Father, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.
Comment from Sylvia Todd
6 days ago
Happy Thanksgiving, Schalk 🦃!
Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me. I know that You can see the big picture while I am limited to just today. Please draw my heart to You, and let me come to know You more deeply. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Comment from Dan Remley
6 days ago
Amen. Have a great Thanksgiving Debi❤️
Father, remind me to follow You one step at a time and not try to handle things on my own or get ahead of Your plans, Amen!
Comment from Dan Remley
6 days ago
Amen Lynn. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving friend ❤️
Post from Nell Neathery
1 week ago
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me. I know that You can see the big picture while I am limited to just today. Please draw my heart to You, and let me come to know You more deeply. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
During my 5+ years of being here, I can say, once in therapy classes, I was told to take baby steps, one step at a time.
Being in this huge facility and being away from my family and my home state, I have learned to slow down, accept things as they are, not as they were in the past. I like to keep things simple. and I like to be sure of myself. I have become more grateful also!
Comment from Sylvia Todd
6 days ago
God bless, Nell, happy Thanksgiving 🦃!
Comment from Dan Remley
6 days ago
I love what you say Nell. Keep things simple and except things as they are. Not as they were in the past. I'll remember that. Thank you ❤️
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 week ago
Dear Father in Heaven, I praise you and thank you for your constant guidance in my life. Yes, there are times when I don’t understand what’s going on or why things happen but deep down I know you are the ROCK of my life and without you NOTHING MATTERS. Thank you 🙏 for your love ❤️ patience and understanding as I continue to look to you for guidance! In Jesus precious name I pray 🙏, Amen 🙏 ❤️❤️🙏🙏!!
Wishing everyone a very blessed and peaceful ☺️ Thanksgiving! Blessings to ALL!!
Happy Thanksgiving Eve, y'all 🦃! Praying you all have a joyful and very blessed celebration 💛!
Comment from Dan Remley
6 days ago
Happy Thanksgiving Sylvia. I hope you and pastor Dion have a blessed day. I hope that for our wonderful RHM family as well❤️
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 week ago
AMEN, Pastor, this I pray!!! I really like the theme of today's message "One Step at a Time"! Didn't picture my so called golden years to be like it is right now, my husband's health issues increasing, our one and only daughter's major health problems, our one and only grandson's debilitating condition growing weaker and weaker, but I've learned to wait on my Lord daily, live each day with "One Day at a time with my Lord", and now on this Thanksgiving eve I'm filled with Thanksgiving: God kept us alive for such a time like this, to see and enjoy our beautiful precious great grandchildren, who love us and are always so happy to be with us!! HE changed and softened the heart of my husband who now believes in the Lord, and there is so much more in addition to being part of the RHM family, Pastor Dion and Sylvia!!! Thank you Lord for being with us every step of the way!!! 🙏❤️
Comment from Sylvia Todd
1 week ago
Amen, Liesel, we all need to keep an Attitude of Gratitude 💛!
Post from Valeri Frank
1 week ago
Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow all... May the Lord bless each and every one of you. 🙏🏼🦃
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 week ago
Happy Thanksgiving to you too! God bless you and your family.🙏🦃
Lord, I love the relationship that we share. I can't get enough of You. Thank You for taking care of me and my family Father. Thank you for Your unconditional love,and Thank You for my RHM family. Amen ❤️
Post from Wesley Paulus
1 week ago
Amen!
Amen!!!! How precious it is to know we can trust Him always! Never looking around to the left or right but simply focusing on our faith by reading His word and prayer... in those most quiet moments He will always redirect and lead us. Jesus will see us through it. Hallelujah!! Amen
Post from Celeste Strenn
1 week ago
Amen❣️
Post from Elena Vasquez
1 week ago
Amen
Right now I am letting a huge thing go and walking through a door into the unknown ... Sometimes letting go is so very hard and scary ...but it's the faith that has been built over time where God has taken care of me that helps me to move forward through the difficult and painful things... to help push the fear down and follow His lead one step at a time trusting He has a better and greater plan for my life ...
Post from Bella Colliander
1 week ago
Yes, Heavenly Father, thank you for taking care of me. Praising You for Your blessings and mercies. Amen🕊️
Post from Kevin J. Eck
1 week ago
Heavenly Father, Thank you for watching over my me and my Family. I want to know you more each and everyday. In the name of our Lord, Amen!
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 week ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me. I know that You can see the big picture while I am limited to just today. Please draw my heart to You, and let me come to know You more deeply. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Deborah Blackshear
1 week ago
Trus Jesus.
As always it hit home praise Jesus amen
Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 week ago
Amen
Amen
Post from Gloria Nebarez
1 week ago
Amen
Amen!
Comment from Michele Copley
4 days ago
Valeri, saying prayer for both of you, for God's peace, comfort through God's safe keeping.
Comment from Dion Todd
6 days ago
Prayed for you both, Valeri 🙏
Comment from Dan Remley
6 days ago
I pray that your mom gets well,and that the Lord blesses her with comfort and peace Valeri ❤️
Comment from Celeste Strenn
1 week ago
Prayers for Momma and for you 🙏💖🙏
Comment from Debi Burton
1 week ago
Sending prayers for you both!
🙏🏻😔🙏🏻
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 week ago
Prayers sent for you both, Valeri.🙏
Comment from Shara Abel
1 week ago
Praying for you and your Momma, my heart is with you.
Comment from Wanda Pennington
1 week ago
Praying with you over your Momma!🙏
Comment from Sylvia Todd
1 week ago
Praying with you, sister 🙏!