Blog Post

By My Spirit

Posted by Dion Todd June 12th, 2024 1,622 Views 31 Comments

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, "This is Yahweh's word to Zerubbabel, saying, 'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says Yahweh of Armies. Zechariah 4:6 WEB.

David wrote in Psalm 37:4: "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." Once I was laid off from a great-paying job as a foreman with an international construction company. Then I spent a humbling year polishing brass by hand at a buffing machine for one-third of the pay.

My skin became green and black from the polishing compounds and the brass dust. The work was mind-numbingly dull, but I knew God had put me there, so I stuck it out. I listened to the Bible all day, fasted about as much as I ate, and prayed in the spirit for several hours a day while polishing plumbing parts.

At night, I worked on computers. It had become a passionate hobby of mine. I had parts scattered everywhere that I had gathered, which I assembled in various configurations. Then I disassembled them so I could build a faster one. My first computer had a cardboard box as a case.

I have always loved electronics and working with computers, but I grew up on a farm in the country. I had no education, and I had dropped out of high school early to go to work. I could only dream about those who were lucky enough to work with computers daily for a living. I really enjoyed it, but I never, ever dreamed I would.

My job at the brass plant ended when it merged with another company, and I was unsure what to do next. One day I got a call from a business that had a network of twelve computers. A friend of mine had given them my number. Computer networks were rare then. Being completely self-taught, I knew very little about them. I had never actually seen one, so this was well over my head.

This was before the Internet came to homes and before we carried cell phones. Most work on a computer was done from a command prompt or a custom-written program on a monochrome screen, usually green or amber. Many were just terminals that connected to a mainframe in a back room.

While on the phone, the insurance company explained that they had purchased agency management software from an out-of-state business. Technicians had come down and set up the software a few years ago, but now one of the machines randomly dropped off the network. The company that had installed them had gone out of business, and they didn't know who else to call.

I listened to them explain the situation, and I was about to say, "Sorry, I can't help you with that." But then I felt more than heard: "Go, and I will go with you." So I agreed to come and look at it. I prayed all the way to the location. When I arrived, they took me to the machine that was broken. A filing cabinet was nearby, and I rested my arm on it as they told me about their problem with the computer.

As I was standing there with several people looking at me for answers, I had none, and fear began to rise inside me. Right beside my hand was a small black box with several flashing lights on top of the filing cabinet. I felt an urge to inspect it closer, so I touched it. When I did, another light came on. I removed my hand, and the light went off.

That caught my attention, and after looking closer, I discovered that one of the network cables had broken at the connector. If I held the plug just right, it worked, but if I let it go, the computer went offline. That caused random network dropouts when someone opened the file cabinet drawer. I fixed the broken network cable, and the computer came back online.

To them, it looked like I was a network guru. I had walked into the building and straight to the problem they had been dealing with. Within ten minutes, I had diagnosed and fixed an issue that had randomly plagued them for weeks. But inside, I knew the Holy Spirit was opening new doors for me. They were my client for the next twenty years.

God began to do this type of thing day after day. Soon I had over fifty businesses that I was taking care of. Many would call with some impossible-sounding problem I had never dealt with before. I would pray all the way there and fix it in moments. It was a golden time in my life when it seemed I could do no wrong. Sometimes just putting my hands on the computer fixed the problem. I know it sounds crazy, but I did it for years. I completely depended on the Holy Spirit to give me the answers, and He did. Soon, the things I could not even dream of doing, I began living.

Delight yourself in the Lord. Step out today into whatever He gives you to do. It is not by your might, power, or intellect that you will succeed in this life, but by His Holy Spirit. Just as David stepped out against Goliath and won, God will help you accomplish anything He gives you if you don't let fear hold you back. God doesn't always call the equipped, but He equips those He calls.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I delight in You! Please push me into deeper water and let me know that You are right there with me. Hold me tight and guide my every step. Let me be a conduit for Your power on this earth. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Note: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.” (Philippians 4:6-7) ~ 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

Join the discussion! Please sign in to comment, like, and share.

Post from Madalyn Myers

Madalyn Myers commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


My job that I work at now is in the hospital. I have to sit with patients for 8 hours 3 days a week and they have majority of the patients are suicidal, On drugs, etc. etc. All different ages. I have been wanting to move on and find another position because sometimes It can be a little overwhelming. One day a patient got mad because the nurse asked me to hold her hands while they fixed her oxygen mask and she broke the hold and dug her nails in my arm and I still have scars from that. It is not always bad but some days is a little tiring. I have been looking for something else but nothing has come available yet. So I wonder if God has me in this job for a reason.



Avatar image
Comment from Sylvia Todd

5 months ago

Lord, I lift up Madalyn to you and pray that you please bless her with Your guidance and direction over her job situation, that you bring her Your peace, Your voice and Your presence, in the name of Jesus, amen 🙏!


Generic Avatar image
Replies to this comment

5 months ago

Thank You Sylvia



Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen! That is such a great testimony to the power of the Holy Spirit! Thank you for sharing this great devotional Pastor Dion!




Post from Mike Martin

Mike Martin commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Love the story, there is power in prayer .




Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Good morning, y'all, may your day be wonderfully blessed! 🌻😆💛



Avatar image
Comment from Shara Abel

5 months ago

You and Pastor as well!


Avatar image
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

5 months ago

Good afternoon ❣️🤗


Avatar image
Comment from Debi Burton

5 months ago

Good Morning 🌞


Generic Avatar image
Replies to this comment

5 months ago

I hope your day was blessed ❤️


Avatar image
Comment from Lynn Brown

5 months ago

Good morning everyone!🌞


Generic Avatar image
Replies to this comment

5 months ago

Good Morning 🌞


Generic Avatar image
Replies to this comment

5 months ago

I hope your day was blessed ❤️



Post from Dan Remley

Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Lord I trust in you. Guide me Father. Lead me into all you have for me. I am in a struggle in my life right now Lord. Please help me through this most difficult time Amen ❤️🙏




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen!




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

5 months ago


AMEN, Pastor, and thank you for another testimony showing how the Lord, our loving Heavenly Father, steps in and molds and prepares us, once we accept Him for Who He is, what He has done for us, once we surrender! He has a plan for all of us, but first He has to change us inside and out, so that He can direct us and use us and put us where He wants us to be!!! Looking at myself right now, as I got RSV from Dorothy, which she got I'm sure from her eldest son while visiting that put her in the hospital! And, following that I went non stop taking care and helping out Alexander and his family, Yvonne, my husband with health problems and then falling twice and hurting himself really bad, and then I came down with that virus and got it even worse than Dorothy who is in her 90's! Totally forgot being in my 70's and that I'm not like that energizer battery, thinking of that commercial with that little bunny that keeps on going, and that I have my limitations! I believe with all my heart that my Heavenly Father said enough is enough, and that I have to slow down, rest and take it easy for my own good and the good of others!!




Post from Sherry Mccosh

Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Heavenly Father, I delight in You! Please push me into deeper water and let me know that You are right there with me. Hold me tight and guide my every step. Let me be a conduit for Your power on this earth. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen 🙏🙏❤️❤️!!




Post from David Krull

David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen. Forgive me Father for my lack of faith. Help me trust You more. Help me by the power of You Spirit walk in victory in everything I do. I pray for a double portion of You Holy Spirit so I can serve You again. Here I am Lord. I love you Jesus. I ask in Your Holy Name.




Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Heavenly Father, I delight in You! Please push me into deeper water and let me know that You are right there with me. Hold me tight and guide my every step. Let me be a conduit for Your power on this earth. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! 🤟🏻❤️




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen.




Post from Scott Riegelmann

Scott Riegelmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen thank you for the Holy Spirit Father




Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀




Post from Bella Colliander

Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Lord, please lead me to a spirit filled, Bible preaching church local church. There are none like Pastor Dion so I need your guidance. Amen !




Post from Bill Fair

Bill Fair commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


amen! Thanks!




Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Thank You Father for always being with me, Amen!




Post from Wanda Pennington

Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Praise the Lord, Thank you Jesus for loving me and caring about me. Amen and Amen




Post from Gloria Nebarez

Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


It is scary, but Lord I know your right there with me. Thank you Jesus!



Avatar image
Comment from Sylvia Todd

5 months ago

Amen, sister, He is, always! 🙏



Post from Bill Digiglio

Bill Digiglio commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen praying on way to work.




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen!




Post from Candy Laventure

Candy Laventure commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen!




Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Holy Spirit, Guide my foot steps through out the day and keep me in tune with you! In Jesus name , Amen!




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Thank you Lord Jesus 💖




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen!




Post from Kay Collinsworth

Kay Collinsworth commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Yes, amen Lord.




Post from Raju Williams

Raju Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: By My Spirit

5 months ago


Hallelujah. Amen.🙏






RHM Eco System Version: 0.497 © Refreshing Hope Ministries . Page rendered in 0.2698 seconds.