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Posted by Dion Todd January 29th, 2025 1,059 Views 30 Comments
Jacob saw the expression on Laban's face, and, behold, it was not toward him as before. Yahweh said to Jacob, "Return to the land of your fathers, and to your relatives, and I will be with you." Genesis 31:2–3 WEB.
Things were beginning to be difficult for Jacob at his workplace. The Lord had certainly put him there in the beginning, and Jacob had prospered and became wealthy. At the start, his father-in-law Laban had always treated him with favor. Now there was strife, distrust, and a growing distance between them.
It was well-founded, for Laban had changed Jacob's wages ten times (Genesis 31:7). Yet, each time Laban tried to pay Jacob less, God would reverse the expected outcome, and Jacob would grow even wealthier. Finally, the day came when the Lord told Jacob, "Return home, and I will be with you."
I have been in a workplace where I knew without a shadow of a doubt that God had put me there. At first, it was very easy and graceful, but eventually, the grace lifted, and it became difficult. There was a growing distrust, and each change that came was always for the worse for me. In time, the Lord told me to leave through a series of seven dreams, even though, at the time, I had nowhere else to go. It took a leap of faith, but the Lord didn't open the next door for me until I left that one. This I have learned:
"When the grace is gone, it's time to move on."
Sometimes when it becomes time to move, God will allow things to become increasingly difficult, and then a door opens where we should go. It can all flow so naturally, but it's God behind the scenes moving people to where they need to be. Yet not every difficult situation is to be left, for some of the worst I've had to endure. So don't forget to pray for direction.
There were three points in this story: 1) Jacob had gotten uncomfortable. 2) He was able to leave. 3) He felt that he heard the Lord say go.
Anytime you have to make a big decision, pray, and listen for the Lord's voice. Jesus said, "My sheep hear My voice." So ask the Lord to make it an easy decision for you and to close the doors that you should stay out of. Change brings new and exciting things and is necessary for us to move forward. For if you don't change direction, you will end up exactly where you are headed. So be sure it's where you want to go.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for all You have done for me. I want You to be a part of my life and to guide me. Please speak to me in a way that I understand and give me direction. Help me make Godly decisions today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: For those interested, we will be celebrating today at our Wednesday morning prayer service at the usual time of 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 Susan Petho
1 hour ago
Amen!
Post from Sherry Mccosh
1 day ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for all You have done for me. I want You to be a part of my life and to guide me. Please speak to me in a way that I understand and give me direction. Help me make Godly decisions today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Hello everyone, good morning!! I hope all of you are doing well!
Comment from Bella Colliander
1 day ago
Good afternoon Sherry. Praying all is well with you. Have a happy day.🕊️
Post from Dan Remley
1 day ago
Lord, Thank you for your friendship. Your unconditional love and forgiveness. I truly trust in You. Guide me throughout my days,and lead me to all that you have for me. In Jesus name I pray,Amen❤️
Post from Marilyn Salter
16 hours ago
Amen.
Post from Mari Kaufmann
19 hours ago
Amen.
Post from Wesley Paulus
22 hours ago
Amen!
Post from Yvette York
1 day ago
Heavenly Father Please Show Me Where I Need To Be If I am Not There All Ready.Please Speak To Me In A Way That I Understand And Give Me Directions And Always Make Godly Decisions Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 day ago
AMEN and AMEN!!! We know it and feel it that something has to change in our earthly journey and in our walk with the Lord, and we need to be in tune, in constant tune, with our Lord and God, constant communication to be able to hear his voice, while praying for discernment and His guidance, otherwise we will fail, and yet He is always there patiently waiting!! The same that Paul said in Romans 7:15-20 applies to me ". . . for the good that I want, I do not . . .but . . ." when I loose my temper, speak when I should be silent, and so much more! I should know better, but thanks be to our loving Heavenly Father who understands, always waiting on us and ready to help when we are willing to listen! - Also, Pastor, your statement "When Grace is gone, it's time to move on" is so true, especially also when we are trying to witness to someone and that person refuses to hear you or accept the word of God itself, then we also need to know when to move on, I've learned that by myself as well! But then, on the other hand, if the seed is sown, who knows - nothing is impossible with our God! 🙏
Post from Narciso Salas
1 day ago
AMEN! GOD BLESS EVERYONE!
Post from Sylvia Todd
1 day ago
Good morning, everyone, praying you have a wonderfully blessed Wednesday! 🌻😀🌞
Comment from Dan Remley
1 day ago
Thank you Sylvia. I hope the same for you and pastor Dion. I also hope our RHM family has a great day full of happiness and love ❤️
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 day ago
Have a blessed and happy Wednesday, Sylvia and all of RHM! 🙏😀🤗
Comment from Sherry Mccosh
1 day ago
Good Morning Sylvia and Dion Todd!!
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 day ago
Happy Wed. RHM!😀
Post from Schalk de Beer
1 day ago
Yes Abba Father, in the name of Jesus I pray this, amen.
Post from Bella Colliander
1 day ago
Thank you Lord for another beautiful day and the joy in my heart. I love you and want to serve you in all that I am able. In Jesus name, Amen!.🕊️
Post from Audry Reddy
1 day ago
My testimony on the prayer page goes right along with the Devotional today!! Thank you Pastor Dion! And Praise God for His love for us!!
Post from Celeste Strenn
1 day ago
Amen🕊️
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 day ago
Yes Lord Jesus. I'm standing in this prayer for my son, in Jesus Name I ask, Amen
Post from Lynn Brown
1 day ago
Amen! Help me to follow Your will for my life.
Post from Laura Clark
1 day ago
Amen!! God gives and He takes away the grace as we need it...He loves us more deeply than we can EVER imagine. Thank you Father for the grace!! 🙏
Post from Linda Clark
1 day ago
I will always listen for the lord to guide me through the journey of life Amen
Post from Theresa Bright
1 day ago
Amen 🙏🏻 Lord please guide me to where you want me to be.
Post from Rachael Burke
1 day ago
Amen, hold my hands Lord , and guide me in your path Amen.
Post from Gloria Nebarez
1 day ago
Lord, please speak to me in a way that I understand and give me direction. Help me make Godly decisions today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Kevin J. Eck
1 day ago
Heavenly Father, Give me the Grace to hear you voice clearly! There will be choices to make in my future and I need a clear direction. I really do not want to go where I should not be! In your name , Jesus, Amen!
Post from Mark Williams
1 day ago
amen
Post from Candy Laventure
1 day ago
Amen!
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 day ago
Amen🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏!!
Post from Dana Rozell
1 day ago
Yes Amen!
Amen
Post from Elena Vasquez
1 day ago
Amen
Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 day ago
Amen