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The Mercedes

Posted by Dion Todd August 21st, 2024 1,481 Views 30 Comments

Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now. Don't you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 WEB.

A wealthy friend of mine once picked up his daughter's car to take it in for an oil change while she was at work. After He had been gone for a long time, she became anxious and worried about them both. But she was happy when her dad returned late that afternoon, driving the new Mercedes he had bought her.

Her new car was much better than her old one, and her anxiety during the interim was all for nothing. While she was busy worrying, her dad was busy upgrading her car.

Change makes us uncomfortable, and we often resist it, but to make way for the new, the old must go away. If you want a better car or job, the old one usually has to go first. We like to know what is going on and for the swap to happen all at once. We prefer to trade our car for another one on the same day, not give up the old one and then wait. We like to plan our next job before we leave the last one. Yet, God often brings change differently.

In my experience, God will clear out the old first, then bring in the new afterward. This transition can be scary for us because of a gap of uncertainty. It will test your trust and character while you live through it, but it will all make sense once done. Later, you will see that it could not have been planned any better when you look back on it.

When faced with unemployment, I have often wondered, "Well, what will I do now?" But He always managed to take care of me, and eventually, the next door would open. So cheer up. What you have lost is not gone. Think of it as being upgraded by your Father. Be thankful He is taking care of it for you.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You so much for remembering me today. I need You more than ever. Please straighten out my thinking, speak to and through me, and put me where I need to be. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Sherry Mccosh

Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Another awesome Devotion today, thanks for always giving us such amazing devotions!!




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

2 months ago


Amen and Amen, so blessed to be with my RHM family today, and to be reminded that love is the greatest gift of all
John 13:34



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Comment from Dan Remley

2 months ago

Blessed to be with you as well ❤️


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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

2 months ago

One more thing in addition to the above comment as i am thanking Pastor Dion for posing the question today toward the end of our prayer meeting in regards to the world and how the world perceives us being the disciples of Jesus Christ answered by John 13:34 "loving one another"!!! - LOVE, being the greatest gift that we can give and receive "1.Cor. 13:13"!, then comes John 3:16 "For God so loved the world"! HE loved us first and gave His only begotten Son, and as HE, our Lord and God, poured out His precious love toward us, we can do no less to love Him right back!! I see it as if He, the Lord himself, made a huge and priceless deposit into a bank account for us and as we are filled up with so much love "we can do no less than to love one another"!! Thanking the Lord with all of my heart for leading me to my RHM family!!! ❤️


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2 months ago

Amen! Happy to be here with you, Liesel!❤️


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2 months ago

Yes I agree 100 percent!



Post from Sherry Mccosh

Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Heavenly Father, thank You so much for remembering me today. I need You more than ever. Please straighten out my thinking, speak to and through me, and put me where I need to be. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Heavenly Father Please Straighten Out My Thinking Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀



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Comment from Dan Remley

2 months ago

Good afternoon. I hope your day is very blessed ❤️


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Comment from Lynn Brown

2 months ago

Good morning 🌞


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

2 months ago

Good morning, Yvette, God bless 🌻!



Post from Dan Remley

Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Lord thank you for always picking me up. Thank you for always looking out for me. Thanks for keeping my family and I in your thoughts. Thanks for your friendship ❤️ Amen!




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Amen




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Amen!




Post from Scott Riegelmann

Scott Riegelmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

2 months ago

🙏🙏



Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Amen 🙏 🙏🙏🙏!!




Post from David Krull

David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Amen.




Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Amen!




Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Thank you for this devotional today, It’s like a reminder that God got you and keep on trusting Him !
We are so blessed to have Jehovah God in our lives❤️🤟🏻




Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Heavenly Father, thank You so much for remembering me today. I need You more than ever. Please straighten out my thinking, speak to and through me, and put me where I need to be. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Amen




Post from Donald Woodard

Donald Woodard commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Love this, Thank you!




Post from Bill Fair

Bill Fair commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


amen thanks




Post from Wanda Pennington

Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Heavenly Father, thank You so much for remembering me today. I need You more than ever. Please straighten out my thinking, speak to and through me, and put me where I need to be. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen. I needed this prayer today for I'm facing obstacles. Thank you Father!




Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Yes Father, straighten out my thinking! Help me to trust in Your plan for my life. Amen.




Post from Lisa Moran

Lisa Moran commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Amen. Father give me peace while I trust you.




Post from Bella Colliander

Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Amen!🕊️




Post from Linda Clark

Linda Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Please lord help me be strong in making decisions about my future in Jesus name amen




Post from Bill Digiglio

Bill Digiglio commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

2 months ago


Amen... so true




Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

3 months ago


Father, Thank you. In the name of Jesus, Amen!




Post from Gloria Nebarez

Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

3 months ago


Lord give me patiences, thank you Jesus




Post from Delfina Rodriguez

Delfina Rodriguez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

3 months ago


🙏🏼 Amen 🙏🏼




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

3 months ago


AMEN!




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

3 months ago


Amen!




Post from Kay Collinsworth

Kay Collinsworth commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Mercedes

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

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

3 months ago


Yes, amen Lord.






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