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The Jigsaw Puzzle

Posted by Dion Todd March 12th, 2025 1,065 Views 30 Comments

For it is precept on precept, precept on precept; line on line, line on line; here a little, there a little. Isaiah 28:10 WEB.

We had scattered pieces all over the table while we worked on assembling a jigsaw puzzle. It was a total mess. This one was mysteriously difficult, for someone had mistakenly or intentionally mixed a couple of other puzzles in the same box. Now some pieces didn't belong there at all. Fortunately, we had a picture to go by, so it eventually began to take shape, and when it was finally complete, the puzzle turned out beautiful.

God can see the big picture of your life while you can't. He knows the end from the beginning. He can see what pieces need to stay and what needs to be removed. After walking and cooperating with Him for a while, your life will begin to take shape. And when it's complete, it will be something beautiful.

Work with God, and allow Him to separate you from the things that don't belong in your life. He won't separate you from your friends or the things you love and want to keep around, like lust for greed. You must hate it, guard against it, and separate yourself from it. For if He delivered you from something that you love, you would just return to it later. And for your sake, if He sets you free from something, don't return to it lest it becomes seven times worse (Luke 11:26).

We all have free will to choose what God we will serve, just as Joshua and the Israelites did (Joshua 24:15). Calling Jesus Lord only gives Him a title. It's doing what He says that actually makes Him your Lord (Luke 6:46). You belong to whom you obey (Romans 6:16).

Yet, don't get ahead of God and throw out pieces He intends to keep. Work at His pace. You don't need to understand everything right now. He does, and that's enough. It's one piece at a time and one day at a time. It's line upon line, here a little, there a little. Eventually, this thousand-piece puzzle will begin to make more sense.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose You today. Please help me get in tune with Your plan for my life, and change what You will. Guide me, and help me make the right decisions. Teach me, and reveal Your path to me 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.

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Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

3 hours ago


Amen




Post from Rhonda Blair

Rhonda Blair commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

4 hours ago


These devotionals are such a blessing! Thank you!!! I am a long-time musician. I LOVE your stories!!




Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

13 hours ago


Heavenly Father Please Help Me Get In Tune With Your Plan With My Life And Change What You Will Amen Good Morning Everyone πŸ˜€



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Comment from Dan Remley

5 hours ago

Good afternoon Yvette ❀️


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

13 hours ago

Good morning, Yvette 🌻!



Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

12 hours ago


Amen and Amen!!! This I pray πŸ™ The Lord sees the full picture as we only see bits and pieces, even pieces that we want to see that aren't there - wishful thinking! So very thankful to the Lord for His plan and His vision for our lives, and that at the end we can say "That HE meant it for good all along", because He is good!! Praise His holy nameπŸ™



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Comment from Dan Remley

5 hours ago

Amen Liesel ❀️



Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

14 hours ago


This is my prayer, Amen! Good morning RHM family!🌞



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Comment from Dan Remley

5 hours ago

I hope you're have a wonderful day Lynn ❀️


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Comment from Susan Petho

8 hours ago

Good afternoon, Lynn, and RHM family.


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Comment from Schalk de Beer

9 hours ago

βœοΈπŸ›πŸ˜Š


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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

12 hours ago

Amen and Amen, love you sister! πŸ™β€οΈ


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

13 hours ago

Good morning, Lynn 🌻!



Post from Dan Remley

Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

5 hours ago


Father, work in my life everyday. Guide me to what you have for me. I trust in you Lord. Help me make good smart decisions. In Jesus name I pray Amen ❀️




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

7 hours ago


Amen πŸ™β€οΈπŸ™!! Amen πŸ™πŸ™β€οΈβ€οΈπŸ™πŸ™!! AmenπŸ™πŸ™πŸ™β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸ™πŸ™πŸ™!!




Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

8 hours ago


Amen πŸ™




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

11 hours ago


Amen !




Post from Julia Forrester

Julia Forrester commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

13 hours ago


Or the things you love?




Post from Julia Forrester

Julia Forrester commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

13 hours ago


He won’t separate you from your friends or those you love or want to keep around????




Post from Wanda Pennington

Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

13 hours ago


Amen and Amen πŸ™πŸ™




Post from Mark Williams

Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

15 hours ago


Amen! I love this line: God can see the big picture of your life while you can't.



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Comment from Lynn Brown

14 hours ago

Amen.



Post from Bella Colliander

Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

15 hours ago


Amen!πŸ™πŸ•ŠοΈ




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

15 hours ago


Amen πŸ™πŸ»




Post from Matt Wisniewski

Matt Wisniewski commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

15 hours ago


Amen thank you lord. Help prune the pieces of my life, so I can work with your timing. πŸ₯€πŸŒΏ




Post from Jackie Tipton

Jackie Tipton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

16 hours ago


Amen ❀️




Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

16 hours ago


Amen!!! πŸ™‡πŸ™




Post from Deborah Blackshear

16 hours ago


Father God I choose You today. Help me to Trust your Timing.




Post from Candy Laventure

Candy Laventure commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

16 hours ago


Amen!




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

17 hours ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

17 hours ago


Yes my Lord and Father, I pray this in Jesus's mighty name, amen. βœοΈπŸ›




Post from Valeri Frank

Valeri Frank commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

17 hours ago


Amen!πŸ™πŸΌπŸ•ŠοΈ




Post from Tina Carter

Tina Carter commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

17 hours ago


On time Word! Thank you Pastor & thank You Jesus! Amen!!!




Post from Richard Mondello

Richard Mondello commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

17 hours ago


Yes and Amen.




Post from Gloria Nebarez

Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

17 hours ago


Amen, thank you Jesus




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

18 hours ago


Yes Amen!




Post from Kay Collinsworth

Kay Collinsworth commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

19 hours ago


Amen




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Jigsaw Puzzle

19 hours ago


AmenπŸ™πŸ½






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