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Posted by Dion Todd December 17th, 2024 1,052 Views 29 Comments
So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was received up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. They went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen. Mark 16:19-20 WEB.
One night, I was playing music at a party with our band. When the Lord suddenly presented me with an opportunity to tell them about Him. We went on break, and someone asked me about my faith, for they knew I had recently started attending bible college at night. They wanted to know what inspired me to do that. As I began to tell them about Jesus, several other people gathered around to listen.
It was dark outside, and we were gathered in a circle on the grass. I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit drop over me, so I just began saying what He gave me. Before long, a few of the people started yelling, shouting, and moving around. I was so caught up in the Spirit that I thought the Lord was touching them all as well. But in reality, we were all standing by a huge fire ant bed, and they were all being bitten. We literally had ants in our pants. In my mind, I had seen that going differently.
I looked down and saw that my white pants were covered in fire ants up to my knees. For some reason, I had complete peace about it. I remember it seeming a bit surreal at the time. I just reached down and gently brushed all the fire ants all off my legs. I didn't get bitten a single time that night, though I have been many times since then.
One of the men present gave his life to the Lord shortly after. I can't explain what happened that night, but sometimes the Lord does signs that surely make one wonder.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please make Your presence real to me. Protect me from harm and use me to lead others to You. Provide divine opportunities to tell others about You in my life and help me recognize them. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: βThen you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.β (Jeremiah 29:12-13) ~ 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. If you are interested in joining the prayer team, here is how to get started Prayer Partners.
I was just drinking coffee when I read about the fire ants and I burst out laughing and I spit out the coffee all over my computer!! π Thanks for the laughs Pastor Dion!! Also thank you for the message as always!!π
Comment from Julia Forrester
5 days ago
Thatβs Hilarious! Literally had ants I yer pants and at the time saw it going differently hahahah why Lol God uses the weirdest thing sometimes wonder why he did that β¦ did anyone notice the ants never harmed u? Thanks for the good humor in the story I can always use laughter therapy Lol
Good morning, y'all, praying that you have a joyfully blessed Tuesday! ππ»π
Comment from Dan Remley
5 days ago
Have a great night Sylvia and pastor Dion. To my RHM family as well β€οΈ
Comment from Lynn Brown
5 days ago
To you and Pastor Dion as well!ππ©·