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When You Cannot Face the Wind

  • When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to shore. But before long, a stormy wind beat down from shore, which is called Euroclydon. When the ship was caught and couldn't face the wind, we gave way to it and were driven along. Acts 27:13-15 WEB.

    The Apostle Paul was a Roman prisoner scheduled to stand trial before Caesar. He was being transported to Rome by cargo ship and escorted by Roman soldiers. Soon after they left the shore, the vessel was caught in a northeaster, a terrible storm. The wind was so strong they could not face it or navigate away from it. So the ship was driven ahead of the storm for two weeks, completely out of their control. However, they were entirely under God's direction, for He controlled the wind that drove them.

    Eventually, they ran aground on a beach, and their ship broke apart on the rocks. It was the Isle of Malta. It was now the winter season, too stormy and dangerous to sail anymore. So they spent the winter on the island waiting for the weather to clear and for another ship to come. The Holy Spirit began to use the Apostle Paul to heal all sickness and disease on the isle of Malta. They all came to know the Lord.

    The Isle of Malta has never been the same since Paul swam ashore that morning. He spent about three months there teaching the gospel and healing the sick nearly 2000 years ago. Because of it, there are now more than 360 churches there. Many of them are dedicated to the Apostle Paul. Malta is still considered to be the most religious country in Europe.

    Though the storm's wind drove them across the sea, and they were helpless to steer the ship, God controlled the direction of the wind. Paul just took a side trip, and the Lord used him to bring Christianity to a remote island while on his way to Rome.

    Sometimes in life, we face storms like this. No amount of prayer, giving, or crying changes our course. Just remember that when a storm blows you off course, God controls the direction of the wind. We will be driven right to where God wants us to be.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know that You control the wind and that this will eventually pass. You will put me where I need to be. My hope is in You. I will come through this and have a testimony of Your greatness. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: Merry Christmas, everyone :)! Each year, we are truly grateful to be able to celebrate the birth of our Savior with our church family here. May you all have a joyous, peaceful and highly blessed day! Also, This morning, we WILL be hosting our RHM Live Online church service as part of our Christmas celebration! This is a special time of worship, prayer, fellowship and an inspiring message. All are welcome! Here is the link to join: RHM Live


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Heavenly Father, I know that You control the wind and that this will eventually pass. You will put me where I need to be. My hope is in You. I will come through this and have a testimony of Your greatness. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️
December 25, 2022
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd Merry Christmas, everyone, we love y'all <3!
December 25, 2022
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

AMEN.  Heavenly Father,  A blessed birthday. To. Jesus

Merry Christmas to all. AMEN

December 25, 2022
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

December 25, 2022
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen Thank you Father for sending us your only son, Merry Christmas everyone!

 

December 25, 2022
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Merry Christmas Rev. Dion, Sylvia and the entire Refreshing Hope Ministries family!  May the light of Jesus shine throughout the world and in our hearts forever!! Amen!! Alleluia!! Amen!!

December 25, 2022
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen Lord Jesus! Merry Christmas RHM family!

December 25, 2022
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

LORD. PUT ME WHERE YOU WANT ME TO BE. AMEN

 

 

December 25, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Blessed Christmas 

December 25, 2022
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Your will be done, Lord! Merry Christmas to everyone! Happy Birthday Jesus!

December 25, 2022
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen

December 25, 2022
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David Krull
David Krull

Merry Christmas everyone.. Jesus is the reason..

December 25, 2022
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Maria Melendez
Maria Melendez

Amen ! God Bless everyone !

  MERRY CHRISTMAS  N' HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

 

Pastor Dion And Sylvia , God Bless For all you do .! Thanks  

December 25, 2022
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Deng Tembreza
Deng Tembreza

PRAISE THE LORD.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS. WE LOVE YOU JESUS.  MERRY CHRISTMAS RHM FAMILY.  

December 25, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

December 25, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen ❣️Merry Christmas ❣️

December 25, 2022
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

December 25, 2022
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Keep us safe God Amen 

December 25, 2022
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Christ Yeshua's name we pray, Amen. 

December 26, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord. 

December 26, 2022
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