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Time to Shine

Posted by Dion Todd April 1st, 2022 4,564 Views 0 Comments

Saul said to David, You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth. David said to Saul, Your servant was keeping his father's sheep; and when there came a lion, or a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock, I went out after him, and struck him, and delivered it out of his mouth; and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and struck him, and killed him. Your servant struck both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God. 1 Samuel 17:34'36 WEB.

When David walked out on the battlefield to meet the giant Goliath, it wasn't the first time he had fought something big and scary. God had been preparing David for years while tending sheep, performing a common, everyday, typical job. Shepherding their father's sheep was a job that none of his brothers wanted to do. Out of the eight sons, only David was tending sheep on the day the prophet Samuel came to visit them. Some of his brothers were soldiers in the Israelite army (1Samuel 17:17).

While David protected his father's sheep, he learned to fight off lions and bears. Then God placed a giant in front of him. It didn't happen by accident, for God had trained David with bigger and bigger things to prepare him. Now it was his time to shine. David didn't start out facing giants. He started by tending sheep. God prepares you for his work ahead of time, sometimes using the most mundane things. Most of the time, we don't even know that He is training us.

I spent twenty years working on computer networks, mail servers, web servers, firewalls, and the supporting infrastructure. Then God pushed me into the ministry, and I used the things I learned then to build our online church here at Refreshing Hope Ministries. God is efficient, and He wastes nothing. He will use the skills He placed in your life to further His kingdom. He will use the world to train you for His work.

The common, everyday tasks you deal with daily are always preparing you for something bigger. The skills you develop in the natural can be used by Him. So do your best at whatever He has given you today, and when the time comes, you will be ready for the promotion just as David was. He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much (Luke 16:10).

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that You let me see my life through Your eyes for a change. Please show me how I can make a difference and let me experience divine encounters in my life. Teach me, train me, and use me, Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Note: FAAD group members (Fight Against Anxiety & Depression) today is"Feel Good Friday!". This event is about lifting up each other up! We all have times when we are weak, but together, we can get through it! We invite you to share anything that may have prompted a good feeling in your heart today. Even if you're having a bad day, perhaps look to encouraging scriptures, prayers or thoughts, and testimonies of God's work. Whether you are suffering from anxiety or depression or just want to help, all are welcome to join!: FAAD Group:


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Update .536: I added a new theme customization button to the top bar that allows you to tweak the colors and layout of the site! I also created some basic color choices with: Light, Dark, The Blues, Rose, Emerald, and Deep Purple. You can also change the look of the side bar or make it disappear altogether. 😱 There is a "Reset" button at the bottom to switch back to the default, so you cannot mess it up!

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Comment from Nell Neathery

2 days ago

I like the white background!


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14 hours ago

I agree.


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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

2 days ago

Thank you Pastor for all of the hard work that you do, you're a true genius with so many God given creative powers using them to draw everyone to the Lord!!! May the Lord bless you and Sylvia abundantly and continue to meet all of your needs!!! 🙏


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2 days ago

Amen , A true blessing


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1 day ago

It's not that I am really smart. The Lord just makes it look that way. He always has, except when I begin to think it's me, and He makes me look really dumb as a reminder. However, I am called to do this, and the Lord equips those He calls to do whatever is needed. 😀


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4 hours ago

Amen and Amen, and PTL!!!🙏


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Comment from Lynn Brown

2 days ago

The blue color is beautiful! Thanks Pastor for your hard work! It's great that I can't mess it up either, Lol!


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Comment from Paul Forti

2 days ago

I like playing with the buttons. Dion you are so smart. Have a blessed day!


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Comment from Candy Laventure

2 days ago

Very nice. I like reading the devotional with the white background. It seems easier on my eyes. Thank you. 😀


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2 days ago

I'm quite enjoying the white background, too 😀!




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