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Berni Dymet
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FRESH is a Daily Devotional taking you deeper into God's Word + closer to Jesus. Each devotion will have a powerful Scripture verse, together with some words of inspiration, hope and encouragement. It's all about helping you hear from God so that you can live in a rich, dynamic, powerful relationship with Jesus. God's Word. Fresh, for you, each day.

  1. 11h ago

    Don't Miss the Moment

    Missed trains. Missed phone calls. Missed chances. Most of us know what it's like to be just a little too late—and how it feels when the moment's gone. Some windows don't stay open forever. In 1986, Halley's Comet passed close enough to the Earth to be visible to the naked eye. Crowds gathered. People camped out. But most said, "Eh, maybe next time."  Yeah, okay, but the next time wouldn't be until 2061. A moment came … and went. For most, it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance but, for whatever reason, they missed it. Full stop. End of story. Okay, no big deal, you might be thinking to yourself. Agreed. But what if you missed your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to alter the course of your eternity - forever and ever, without end? That'd be a tragedy of epic proportions, wouldn't you say? Isaiah 55:6 So you should look for the Lord before it is too late. You should call to him now, while he is near. God isn't hiding. He's not playing games. He's here. Right now. But through the Prophet Isaiah, He's giving us a clear and present warning: seek Him now—while you still can. Because life has windows. Moments. Seasons. And when your heart stirs—when something in you knows that it's time to reach out to God—that's not random. That's Him drawing you near. Don't brush it off. Don't say, "I'll deal with that later." Later isn't promised. The call here isn't complicated. It's not "clean yourself up" or "figure everything out." It's simple. Call to Him. Search for Jesus while He's still near. Because when He shows up in your story, absolutely the wrong response … is no response. The window's open. Don't miss it. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  2. 1d ago

    The Rock That Doesn't Move

    There's a very good reason why mountain climbers drive metal stakes into the rock. It's not for the climb up. It's for when things go wrong—the wind, the slip, the sudden drop. When everything gives way, they need something that won't. In 1940, engineers began building the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington State. It looked strong. It stretched nearly a mile. It was praised for its sleek design. But they didn't calculate adequately for the wind. Just four months after it opened, it twisted apart and collapsed in spectacular fashion. Why? Because the foundations weren't strong enough to keep the whole thing intact. I wonder, how often have you made the same mistake? You have some great idea, you race forward into what seems good to you, but again, you've underestimated the headwinds that inevitably strike. There is an alternative. Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the Lord forever, because the Lord is the Rock, the Lord will always protect us.  It's easy to trust God when the going's easy. But this verse isn't for those easy times. It's for when the winds pick up—when what you thought was stable starts to twist and creak. Trust in the Lord forever, because the Lord is the Rock. Not a theory. Not a feeling. Not a Sunday-school slogan. Your Rock—unshakable, immovable, forever. You don't have to be strong. You don't have to know how it ends. You just need to be anchored. So drive your stake in deep and say, No matter what shakes—I will not be moved. Because your Rock won't be. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  3. 2d ago

    God, You Are My God

    Have you ever woken up parched— with a dry mouth, a scratchy throat, craving water like it's the only thing that matters? Physical thirst is brutal. But soul-thirst? That's a different kind of ache. One you can't quench with just a glass of water. Back in 1901, amidst the blazing heat of Western Australia's goldfields, prospectors had to dig deep—sometimes hundreds of feet—just to hit water. Many of them died trying. Not because there was no water, but because they didn't know where to dig—or they gave up too soon. The desert wasn't just hot. It was lethal. Something that King David of Israel knew all too well: Psalm 63:1 God, you are my God. I am searching so hard to find you. I am thirsty for you like someone in a dry, dry land where there is no water. David wasn't merely being poetic. He was literally in the wilderness, running for his life. No temple. No crowds. No comfort. Just dry, lonely, desperate terrain. And yet—what did he want more than water? God. Because when your soul's parched, when you've tried everything and yet nothing seems capable of satisfying that deep thirst—God is the only one who can revive you. Not wealth. Not comfort. Not religion. Not rituals. A deep, genuine relationship with God Himself. Look, the question isn't whether or not God's there. Of course He is. The question is—are you digging in the right place? Or are you perhaps too tired to search? God doesn't hide from the thirsty. He satisfies them. So if your soul is dry today, begin with this cry: "God, you are my God." And don't stop searching. Because that's His Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  4. 3d ago

    When Mercy Hangs in the Balance

    Have you ever noticed how sometimes the smallest things end up saving the day? A single bolt holding a plane's wing. A single match lighting a fire in the freezing cold. Sometimes just one small thing changes everything. Back in 1829, a man named George Wilson was convicted of robbing a U.S. mail carrier and sentenced to death. But then—unexpectedly—the President of the United States issued him a full pardon. You'd think that'd be the end of it, right? But Wilson refused the pardon, saying that he didn't want it. The case went all the way to the US Supreme Court which finally ruled: "A pardon is just a piece of paper unless it's accepted." Wilson was executed. Which brings me to this. Jesus said: John 3:14-15 Moses lifted up the snake in the desert. It is the same with the Son of Man. He must be lifted up too. Then everyone who believes in him can have eternal life. It sounds odd at first—Jesus comparing Himself to a bronze snake. But back in the Book of Numbers, God sent a plague of venomous snakes upon Israel as punishment for their sin, and as a result they were dying from snake bites. Then God told Moses to lift up a bronze serpent on a pole. Anyone who looked at it—lived. What Jesus is saying is this: That's Me. Lifted up on a cross. Not for show. Not for religion. But so that anyone who turns to Me, who believes in Me, lives. The pardon has already been signed in Christ's blood on that Cross. The gift is waiting. But it only saves you when you receive it. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  5. 4d ago

    The Spirit Brings Holiness

    Have you considered yourself to be "special"? Not in a selfish way, not with an over-inflated sense of self-entitlement, but in the knowledge that you're destined to have an impact in this world; that there's something that you and you alone are meant to do. When I was young, my parents had a special dinner service - plates, bowls, cups and saucers – and crystal glasses and silver cutlery that were set apart for use only when special guests visited. Day-to-day, we used the ordinary plates, glasses and cutlery. Fine, but let me tell you, when those guests arrived … man, that dinner service, the crystal, the silver, made it so special. And that's the sense that the word "holiness" carries with it. It means to be set apart for a special purpose … something that God means for you to be: holy. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Brothers and sisters, you are people the Lord loves. And we always thank God for you. That's what we should do, because God chose you to be some of the first people to be saved. You are saved by the Spirit making you holy and by your faith in the truth. You and I are loved by God with a love that goes beyond words. Yet, given the mistakes and blunders we make along the way, we often don't feel all that holy. But that's the point. Just as the dishes don't clean themselves, the silver service doesn't make itself sparkle, it's not our job to make ourselves holy. You are saved by the Spirit making you holy and by your faith in the truth. Believe. Let the Holy Spirit have His way in you. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  6. 5d ago

    The Spirit Brings Grace

    Something that bothers a lot of people about churches is how they behave. You see church splits where half the congregation walks out the door, sometimes even battling out their differences in court. Really? Is that how it's meant to be? In the early 1700s, a small band of religious refugees from Moravia (in Czechoslovakia) fled persecution and found shelter on the Saxon estate of Count Nikolaus von Zinzendorf. At first, tensions ran high among the diverse group but on August 13, 1727, something remarkable happened: during a communion service, they experienced what they later called an "outpouring of grace." Divisions dissolved, love abounded, and unity replaced strife. From that moment, everything changed. Within decades, these once-scattered exiles sent missionaries to the Caribbean, Africa, and the Americas—arguably igniting one of the greatest missionary movements since the book of Acts. Speaking of the book of Acts: Acts 4:31,33 … when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness … And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. (ESV) Here's the thing. When we allow our personal wants and desires to rule our lives, when we insist on being right … it's only going to end one way - in division and strife. But when we allow God's Holy Spirit to fill us to overflowing, just as happened with the apostles, we'll be overcome by His power and His grace. Hmm. Grace. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  7. 6d ago

    The Spirit Brings Wisdom

    We each tend to take our natural gifts and abilities for granted. After all, we've lived with them all our lives; surely they're nothing special; surely everyone's capable of doing what I can do. And yet, nothing could be further from the truth. Some people are extraordinarily gifted with a gentleness and kindness that goes way above and beyond. Yet, in comparing themselves to some of the high-flying, up-front people around them, they think to themselves 'if only I could be as talented as them'. Me? Sure, I try to be gentle and kind; I have to work at it because I'm more your crash through brick walls, get things done kind of guy. Do you see how this silly comparison game plays itself out? Back when God had commanded Moses to build a tabernacle, a special tent where His Presence would dwell during Israel's upcoming forty-year journey through the wilderness, this is what He said: Exodus 31:3-5 I have filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God—I have given him the skill and knowledge to do all kinds of things. He is a very good designer. And he can make things from gold, silver, and bronze. He can cut and set beautiful jewels. And he can work with wood. He can do all kinds of work. So, why only Bezalel? Why not every other Tom, Dick or Harry? Because Bezalel is the one whom God had thus gifted, enabled and empowered to do those special things. And let me tell you, when He fills you with His Spirit - the Holy Spirit - your boring old gifts and abilities become incredibly special, extraordinarily powerful in His hands. No one else can do what God has gifted you, enabled you, and empowered you to do. No one. That's His Word. Fresh … for you … today.

  8. Jul 16

    The Spirit Brings Power

    I don't know about you, but from where I sit it's getting harder and harder to remain faithful to Christ; to speak boldly that which we believe; even just to keep believing it in the face of pressures that demand we conform to a new, godless order. How, deep down in our souls, can we remain faithful to Jesus, hmm? Mariam Farahat was a Palestinian Christian who, under pressure, converted to Islam but later returned to Christ in secret, though doing so meant certain death under local law. When discovered, she was imprisoned and brutally interrogated. Despite threats and physical abuse, she refused to deny Jesus again. Ultimately, she was executed by extremists in 2010. Whilst her story's largely untold outside underground church circles, she's remembered by believers in the region as one who, like the martyrs of old, stood firm under torture and death rather than renounce Christ. That sort of strength seems inhuman, otherworldly. That's because it is! This is what the Apostle Paul wrote to his friends in 1st-century Ephesus: Ephesians 3:16 I ask the Father with his great glory to give you the power to be strong in your spirits. He will give you that strength through his Spirit. That wasn't merely some spiritual platitude. It struck home to these Christians living under constant cultural, spiritual and economic pressures that made their faith in Jesus costly. Whatever assails you - temptation and sin, addiction, outside pressures to conform to increasingly godless social norms - know this: The Father will give you the power to be strong in your spirit. He will give you that strength through his Spirit. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.

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FRESH is a Daily Devotional taking you deeper into God's Word + closer to Jesus. Each devotion will have a powerful Scripture verse, together with some words of inspiration, hope and encouragement. It's all about helping you hear from God so that you can live in a rich, dynamic, powerful relationship with Jesus. God's Word. Fresh, for you, each day.

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  • Creator
    Berni Dymet
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christianityworks
  • Show Website
    FRESH Official Podcast

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