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Refirement

Posted by Dion Todd July 30th, 2024 1,631 Views 33 Comments

Moses said to Yahweh, "O Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before now, nor since you have spoken to your servant; for I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue." Yahweh said to him, "Who made man's mouth? Or who makes one mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Isn't it I, Yahweh? Therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth, and teach you what you shall speak." Moses said, "Oh, Lord, please send someone else." Exodus 4:10-13 WEB.

Moses was now eighty years old and living a quiet life near Mount Horeb. He had settled down with a wife, children, and a dull but steady job as a shepherd. His life was not what he had thought it would be while growing up in Egyptian royalty, but it wasn't bad. During this time, Moses became great at herding sheep and protecting them.

Then the day came when Moses' training was complete. The Lord appeared to him in a burning bush, and his destiny began. By then, Moses didn't want to go. If he had gotten his way, he would have probably died a simple shepherd at Mount Horeb. But God had other plans for him, and Moses soon became the most powerful person living on Earth. Moses thought the dream of delivering his people from the Egyptians was long dead, but it hadn't even started. He told the Lord to send someone else, but He wouldn't take no for an answer.

If the Lord had answered my prayers concerning my life, I wouldn't be here writing this today. Over twenty-five years ago, the Lord told me that I would be in ministry in His "appointed" time and to prepare myself for it. So I went through bible college, earned a degree, and got ordained. However, after graduating, every single door in ministry seemed sealed off.

I worked various jobs to get by and worked with computers for the next twenty years. The Lord eventually put me in my own computer business, and I learned to build websites, servers, and firewalls. I forgot about those dreams of ministry from long ago. I figured I had missed Him somehow or maybe let Him down one too many times.

Then one day, our computer business dried up. No amount of praying, giving, fasting, or begging seemed to make a difference. All doors closed, and I couldn't find a job anywhere. The week finally came when we were packing to move out of our home, for we could no longer pay the bills. On a Tuesday morning, I had an open vision, and by Friday, I was working as a pastor in full-time ministry.

Now I use those computer skills that I learned along the way for the Lord in ministry. We operate an online church and reach people worldwide, bringing live interactive church services to the disabled and those without a church. I share the testimonies that I lived while walking with God in the workplace. It was what God had prepared me for all along. Yet, by the time it came about, I just wanted Him to send someone else. I had long given up on that dream.

God often has better plans for us than we do for ourselves. Our view is too narrow and too short to see the whole picture. When things are not going how you want them to, know that God is working out something so much better than you had in mind. Keep the faith. Trust God. Keep putting one foot in front of the other one. When you stumble, get back up. It is not over, for when one door closes, another opens. Also, don't give up on the dream before it begins.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know that You have a plan for me. Please help me find the place where I belong. Guide me into all that You have for me and help me make the right choices along the way. Give me a clear vision for my life and help me to focus on the right things. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Raju Williams

Raju Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen.πŸ™πŸ™




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen❣️




Post from Sherry Mccosh

Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Heavenly Father, I know that You have a plan for me. Please help me find the place where I belong. Guide me into all that You have for me and help me make the right choices along the way. Give me a clear vision for my life and help me to focus on the right things. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Shara Abel

Shara Abel commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


I know I've made a lot of mistakes and might have missed out on Your best for me Lord, but I also know you are a God of redemption and restoration... so I keep moving forward... please help me hear You clearly and follow Your direction. Amen!



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Comment from Schalk de Beer

3 months ago

Amen



Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Your will be done in my life, Amen!



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Comment from Dan Remley

3 months ago

Amen Lynn ❀️



Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Good morning, y'all, praying you have a most blessed day 🌻!



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Comment from Dan Remley

3 months ago

I pray that your day is blessed as well Sylvia πŸ™ ❀️


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Comment from Wanda Pennington

3 months ago

Good morning. God Bless you and Bro. Dion today and everyday! πŸ™β€


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Comment from Lynn Brown

3 months ago

Have a blessed day!🌞🌻



Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen Good Morning Everyone πŸ˜€



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Comment from Dan Remley

3 months ago

I hope you have a very blessed day πŸ’›


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Comment from Wanda Pennington

3 months ago

Good morning Yvette. God bless you Sister πŸ™πŸ˜Š


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Comment from Lynn Brown

3 months ago

Good morning, Yvette 🌞



Post from Nell Neathery

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3 months ago


Amen!

1048/1081/amen


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Comment from Dan Remley

3 months ago

Amen ❀️



Post from Dan Remley

Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


God you have blessed me with a lot of great jobs. In fact you have blessed me with a wonderful life. Please keep guiding me into all you have for me. Please speak to me clearly and help me use my life for good. All I want to do is make you proud and be kind and caring to others. If I go off the rails Lord please remind me of my purpose and bring me back. In Jesus name I pray Amen ❀️




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen!




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

Liesel aka lisa Wardle commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen and Amen!!! ,I originally thought of being renewed or regenerated when I looked at the title of today's message, and yes, when I look back when I was first saved and had such a fire within me to tell the whole world about Jesus and how much opposition I faced! And, as we face life especially now and the turmoil round about us, which is so exhausting and overwhelming at times that we all need to be refired, renewed and regenerated, and regain our first love for our Lord along with all the eagerness, energy, enthusiasm and determination we felt even though we were just babies in Christ, this especially meant for me and myself!!




Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen!




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen πŸ™πŸ™!!




Post from Rachael Burke

Rachael Burke commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Cathy Webb

Cathy Webb commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


I like this title, Pastor Dion! REFIREMENT ... Lord, help me focus on the right things for this time. Refire me!




Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Heavenly Father, I know that You have a plan for me. Please help me find the place where I belong. Guide me into all that You have for me and help me make the right choices along the way. Give me a clear vision for my life and help me to focus on the right things. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❀️🀟🏻




Post from Bettye Looney

Bettye Looney commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen!πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ




Post from Wanda Pennington

Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Thank you Lord, I pray for Your Will in my life. Thank You Jesus for all blessings!!




Post from David Krull

David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen Lord. This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.




Post from Bill Fair

Bill Fair commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


AMEN




Post from Scott Riegelmann

Scott Riegelmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Bella Colliander

Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Yes Lord, amenπŸ•ŠοΈ




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Yes, amen Lord.




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen πŸ™πŸ»




Post from Kay Collinsworth

Kay Collinsworth commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen!!πŸ™




Post from Bill Digiglio

Bill Digiglio commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Refirement

3 months ago


Amen!! 1 step at a time keep moving forward.






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