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Posted by Dion Todd August 7th, 2024 1,522 Views 27 Comments
Why does Yahweh bring us to this land, to fall by the sword? Our wives and our little ones will be captured or killed! Wouldn't it be better for us to return into Egypt?" They said to one another, "Let's choose a leader, and let's return into Egypt." Numbers 14:3–4 WEB.
When the Israelites approached the land God had promised them, they stopped, and Moses sent out twelve spies to survey it. When the spies returned, all but Caleb and Joshua spoke of giants who lived in fortresses. They felt like grasshoppers compared to the inhabitants and believed there was no way they could defeat them. The Israelites were petrified with fear. They decided to stone Moses, choose another leader, and return to Egypt.
Yet God had not changed His mind. His promise still stood firm. He had brought them this far, and He would take them the rest of the way if they would have only stayed the course. It was the people's minds that had changed. They had lost their faith, given into fear, and wanted to turn back in a panic. They began to wonder if it was all worth it and began to tell themselves, "We cannot do this."
If you are still sucking air, then God has brought you this far. Though the road in front of you may look terrifying, trust Him. Don't turn back. God is still with you, and His plan has not changed. He will fulfill His promise, for God has not changed His mind. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for He is with me (Psalm 23:4). You stay with the last word given until a new one comes.
It's alright to change plans, adjust your course, recalculate the cost, and refactor your life, but never let fear step in and tell you that you can't do this. Never turn back because you are too afraid to go forward. God always calls us to face the impossible situation beyond our abilities, for that's where we need His help.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know that You have not given us a spirit of fear but one of power, love, and self-control. Please help me put on the helmet of salvation and guard my mind against the thoughts of the enemy. With You on my side, I can face anything. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Post from Susan Petho
4 months ago
Amen!
Post from Tracy Carroll
4 months ago
With surgery being 6 days away, I definitely needed to read this today. Thank you, Pastor, for always being on time!!!!!!!
Comment from Sylvia Todd
4 months ago
We love you, sister, praying for grace, strength, peace, help and a successful surgery 🙏!
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Comment from Dan Remley
4 months ago
I am praying for comfort,health,and healing ❤️
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
4 months ago
Cont'd prayers, Tracy, have no fear the Lord will see you through, just wait on the Lord and put your trust in Him - Isaiah 40:31 -, love you sister!!! 🙏
Comment from Richard Mondello
4 months ago
Prayed for you Tracy. God is able...
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Comment from Wanda Pennington
4 months ago
Remembering you in prayer. 🙏
Comment from Lynn Brown
4 months ago
🙏❤️
Comment from Yvette York
4 months ago
Praying for you to have a safe and speedy recovery
Post from Bettye Looney
4 months ago
Thank you Jesus, with you I know I can face and thing in my life,🙌🏽🙏🏽❤️
Post from Yvette York
4 months ago
Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
Post from Sylvia Todd
4 months ago
Good morning, y'all, happy Wednesday 🌻! Everything has been well so far with TS Debby! From the map, we are anticipating some severe weather in the late morning to early afternoon. Prayers appreciate and praying for y'all, too 💛!
Comment from Sylvia Todd
4 months ago
Thank you all so much for your prayers, fam 💛! We had some pretty heavy rain yesterday afternoon and expecting more of the same today, but power has stayed on, PTL 🙏!
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Comment from Lynn Brown
4 months ago
Praying you are protected and have no problems from the storm!🙏❤️
Comment from Karen Fletcher
4 months ago
Been praying God’s protection.
Post from Dan Remley
4 months ago
Lord walk with me and help me overcome my fears. Give me courage in tough times. Help me stay on a good path. In Jesus name I pray Amen ❤️
Post from Sherry Mccosh
4 months ago
Heavenly Father, I know that You have not given us a spirit of fear but one of power, love, and self-control. Please help me put on the helmet of salvation and guard my mind against the thoughts of the enemy. With You on my side, I can face anything. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! Thank you for todays devotion!!
Post from Mari Kaufmann
4 months ago
Amen
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
4 months ago
AMEN!! This I pray, Amen and Amen!!! Oh Lord, please be with each and everyone in the path of this storm, in the name of Jesus, AMEN!!! 🙏
Post from Wesley Paulus
4 months ago
Amen!
Post from Scott Riegelmann
4 months ago
Amen your my ROCK LORD!
Post from Cathy Webb
4 months ago
Needed encouragement for today, Pastor Dion! Lord, help me put on the helmet of salvation and guard my mind against the thoughts of the enemy. Thank you! Amen
Post from Debi Burton
4 months ago
Heavenly Father, I know that You have not given us a spirit of fear but one of power, love, and self-control. Please help me put on the helmet of salvation and guard my mind against the thoughts of the enemy. With You on my side, I can face anything. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Post from Wanda Pennington
4 months ago
Heavenly Father, I know that You have not given us a spirit of fear but one of power, love, and self-control. Please help me put on the helmet of salvation and guard my mind against the thoughts of the enemy. With You on my side, I can face anything. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Lynn Brown
4 months ago
Yes Lord, Amen!
Post from Theresa Bright
4 months ago
Amen 🙏🏻
Post from Patricia Moody
4 months ago
Prayers for protection and minimal damage. May God keep you and comfort you during this time. I know all to well what you’re going through living on the coast in south Texas. God Bless!
Post from Susan Quinn
4 months ago
A powerful message indeed! I will follow Your lead because You are with me.
Amen!
Post from Marisa Jackson
4 months ago
Amen 🙏!! needed to read this and take it in as I am struggling and feel like such a failure 🥺! I continue to move forward and I know that Our Father in Heaven is Mighty and things can change in an instant. I thank God for allowing me to wake up this morning to see another beautiful day as I continue on this journey with such uncertainty but know that He is ALWAYS BY MY SIDE 🙏! In Jesus precious name I pray Amen ❤️🙏!!
Comment from Sylvia Todd
4 months ago
Praying for peace, grace and His perfect will, sister 🙏💛!
Amen!
Post from Raju Williams
4 months ago
Amen🙏🙏
Post from Harry Adams
4 months ago
Praise God and thank you for sharing the Lord words.
Post from Celeste Strenn
4 months ago
Amen❣️
Post from Kay Collinsworth
4 months ago
Amen
Post from Dana Rozell
4 months ago
Amen!
Post from Schalk de Beer
4 months ago
Yes my Lord, amen.