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People With Problems

Posted by Dion Todd November 6th, 2024 958 Views 25 Comments

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham became the father of Isaac. Isaac became the father of Jacob. Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers. Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron. Hezron became the father of Ram. Ram became the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon. Nahshon became the father of Salmon. Salmon became the father of Boaz by Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed by Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse. Jesse became the father of King David. David became the father of Solomon by her who had been Uriah's wife. Matthew 1:1-6 WEB.

The first paragraph of the genealogy of Jesus Christ amazes me. When you look into the details, you would think that many of these people would not have made this list. Yet, God chose to use flawed people with problems. Then He made them better. He understands that life can be messy.

Here are some notes on a few of the people mentioned in this paragraph: Tamar became pregnant by her father-in-law Judah while pretending to be a prostitute (Genesis 38:16). Rahab was a former prostitute who helped hide the spies that Joshua sent to Jericho (Joshua 2:1). Ruth was a Moabite, which means that she came from Lot impregnating his daughter one night while he was drunk (Genesis 19:36). Solomon was born from David and Bathsheba after David had her husband Uriah killed and married her (2 Samuel 12:24). Those are just a few.

All these people had problems. Yet, God chose them to be in the lineage of the Lord Jesus Christ. Their lives were successful because there is forgiveness when we make mistakes. His grace is sufficient for the task, and your problems will not stop God from using you. Only you can do that. The things that you don't want to talk about, He already knows about.

When God calls you to do something, He will also equip you to do it. He will use you right now, just as you are. Yet, we often resist and say that we are not worthy. We will not let Him flow through us. We withdraw into a corner and shrink back because we feel we are not good enough. But life is not all about your faults and frailty, so stop looking at your own weaknesses. For His strength is made perfect in our weakness.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for today. Please use me. Open the door, and I will step through it. Please give me a clear vision, and speak to me in a way that I understand. Let me show Your love on this earth today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Note: For those interested, our Wednesday morning prayer service starts at 10:30am EST! This is a short service, about 15-20 minutes, where we pray together for any needs you bring forth. Hope to see y'all there! As always, 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.

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Post from Lanie Carmelo

Lanie Carmelo commented on Dion Todd's blog post: People With Problems

3 hours ago


Amen! What a great reminder! I have a lot of disabilities and health issues, and it's easy to think God can't use me, but He can!




Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: People With Problems

21 hours ago


Amen!!!!! Each of those flawed people were in place for such a time as You had set for them at the beginning of time. Broken but made beautiful in Your time and for Your purpose! God is so so good. We only need to trust His path. πŸ™



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Comment from Dan Remley

6 hours ago

Amen Laura ❀️



Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: People With Problems

19 hours ago


Good morning, y'all, praying you have a most blessed and peaceful Wednesday 🌻! For those interested, our Wednesday morning prayer service will be happening at 10:30am EST. The service is short, 15-20 minutes, and is a time for us to prayer for each other and lift up the needs of those in the ministry. You can find the link under "Stream" on the main menu or here: https://www.refreshinghope.org/stream



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Comment from Dan Remley

6 hours ago

Good evening Sylvia and pastor Dion ❀️



Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: People With Problems

19 hours ago


Amen Good Morning Everyone πŸ˜€



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Comment from Dan Remley

6 hours ago

Good evening to my RHM family ❀️ I love you.


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Comment from Lynn Brown

19 hours ago

Good morning RHM πŸ˜€


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

19 hours ago

Good morning, Yvette 🌻!



Post from Greg Hall

Greg Hall commented on Dion Todd's blog post: People With Problems

19 hours ago


Amen. Thank You for Today and always heavenly Father!
Good Morning RHM Family! I hope your days is filled with many blessings!



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Comment from Dan Remley

6 hours ago

Back at you Greg❀️


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

18 hours ago

Good morning, Greg πŸ˜€!



Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: People With Problems

16 hours ago


Heavenly Father, I thank You for today. Please use me. Open the door, and I will step through it. Please give me a clear vision, and speak to me in a way that I understand. Let me show Your love on this earth today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❀️🀟🏻



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Comment from Debi Burton

16 hours ago

Amen and Good Morning to Everyone and Have a blessed day! 😊


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6 hours ago

Good evening Debi. I hope your day is great ❀️



Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

12 hours ago


Amen and Amen!!! "His strength is made perfect in weakness"!!! Great is our Lord and worthy to be praised!!! πŸ™
Chose people like me



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Comment from Dan Remley

6 hours ago

Amen Liesel ❀️ His strength is made perfect in weakness. I love that.



Post from Dan Remley

Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: People With Problems

6 hours ago


Father, thank you for your grace and mercy. Thank you for forgiveness. Please give me the courage and strength that I need to learn from my mistakes. Send to me Your Holy Spirit and fill me with Your love. In Jesus name I pray Amen ❀️




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: People With Problems

7 hours ago


God you know how I feel. Amen




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: People With Problems

14 hours ago


Amen




Post from Marisa Jackson

14 hours ago


Amen ❀️!! Amen πŸ™!! Alleluia πŸ™β€οΈ!! Amen πŸ™β€οΈπŸ™β€οΈ!!




Post from Wanda Pennington

16 hours ago


Yes Lord, Amen and Amen




Post from Bill Fair

Bill Fair commented on Dion Todd's blog post: People With Problems

18 hours ago


Amen




Post from Scott Riegelmann

19 hours ago


Amen thank you Father for your amazing forgiveness, use me as you want I am willing.




Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: People With Problems

19 hours ago


Thank You Jesus!❀️




Post from Theresa Bright

19 hours ago


Amen πŸ™πŸ»




Post from Kay Collinsworth

20 hours ago


Amen




Post from Candy Laventure

20 hours ago


Amen!




Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: People With Problems

20 hours ago


Heavenly Father, Give me the Wisdom to know which door to go through. I will trust in You Lord! In Jesus Name, Amen!




Post from Gloria Nebarez

21 hours ago


Amen




Post from Celeste Strenn

21 hours ago


AmenπŸ’–




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: People With Problems

22 hours ago


Amen!




Post from Schalk de Beer

22 hours ago


Yes, amen Lord.




Post from Bella Colliander

22 hours ago


Heavenly Father, I do thank You not only for today but for all Your many blessings that I have not thanked You for. I praise Your precious name. Please help me to show Your love on this earth today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!πŸ•ŠοΈ






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