Lydia & Ruth | Part 8 | Derek Prince's Life Story

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
  • In 2001, Derek Prince sat down in his apartment in Jerusalem to share some of his most touching memories from over 85 years of his extraordinary life. His story will inspire you to see just what God can do when someone will dare to trust Him and take Him at His Word.
    In this eighth part, Derek shares about his first wife Lydia Christensen, and after her death, about his second marriage with Ruth Baker.
    This video is part of the full video 'The Man Behind The Ministry'. Full video: • The Man Behind The Min...
    Recorded in 2001, Jerusalem.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 140

  • @Goldies86
    @Goldies86 11 місяців тому +29

    When he emotionally talked about Lydia's passing...oh my heart.

  • @STRENGTHFROMABOVE
    @STRENGTHFROMABOVE 3 роки тому +102

    Nothing that’s coming against you is going to keep you from your destiny; nothing you’ve been through is going to hinder your future. Don’t believe those lies that you’ve been through too much, the sickness is too big, the past was too hurtful, you’ve had too many bad breaks. All of it is setting you up for God to show out in your life. Psalm 71 says, “God will restore you to greater honor.” The greater the difficulty, the greater the honor. Get this down in your spirit: you’re not going to look like what you’ve been through. You’re going to look like who you are: blessed, prosperous, talented, successful, healthy, whole, victorious. New and growing channel here, God bless you through this comment. Amen

  • @martineames2491
    @martineames2491 13 днів тому

    So thankful to Derek, Lydia and Ruth for everything they’ve done for future generations to benefit from in this ministry. The world more than ever needs God and to follow Him. Derek’s life really has left a long lasting legacy of fruit

  • @ip3vk
    @ip3vk Рік тому +27

    Despite their age difference, he obeyed God's word & married Lydia & loved her till her death.

  • @NormanChester882
    @NormanChester882 11 місяців тому +9

    Rest in peace Derek Prince, thank you for your Bible teachings,

  • @ISayToMyself
    @ISayToMyself 10 місяців тому +9

    🙏🏾. This is so touching.

  • @pravinagovender6641
    @pravinagovender6641 3 роки тому +53

    He loved both his wives dearly.

  • @MrsMarks
    @MrsMarks 3 роки тому +53

    What a beautiful human being.
    Thank God for his ministry.
    RIP
    Lydia, Ruth and Derek Prince.

  • @alexmarcus9009
    @alexmarcus9009 11 місяців тому +17

    I used to listen to Derek Prince’s teaching on radio in the US. Little did I know that I would one day move to Jerusalem and meet him and Ruth. His book Appointment in Jerusalem is one I still treasure

    • @bz3548
      @bz3548 10 місяців тому

      So happy you met them; wish I had. Nowadays is difficult to find a teacher and a healer as good as he was, blessed by Jesus.
      I just recently was introduced to him by a friend of mine. Love his teaching and now watching these videos to get to know his amazing life story.
      I suffer from back problems, so I watch his teaching on how to ask God to remove the curse.

  • @hawaiigirl8089
    @hawaiigirl8089 3 роки тому +92

    His love 💗 for Lydia is so very touching! As a Christian woman, i’d love a husband like him. Derek saw thru their age difference & superficial & saw her beautiful heart ♥️ for the Lord.

    • @gospelrevolutionarytv3853
      @gospelrevolutionarytv3853 2 роки тому +4

      Is it true that his wife was older than him

    • @hawaiigirl8089
      @hawaiigirl8089 2 роки тому +1

      @@gospelrevolutionarytv3853 yes his FIRST wife. Why does that matter to you? Why?

    • @rperobertprince9387
      @rperobertprince9387 2 роки тому +2

      @@gospelrevolutionarytv3853 20 years difference

    • @thelittlemrs
      @thelittlemrs Рік тому

      ​@@gospelrevolutionarytv3853Yes 25 years older.

    • @Alloyka107
      @Alloyka107 Рік тому

      @@rperobertprince9387is there a video about how they met?

  • @Spfreedom247
    @Spfreedom247 2 роки тому +40

    Finding Derek Prince and his teachings have changed my life. 🙏I am so grateful for all of these recordings.

    • @DerekPrinceWithSubtitles
      @DerekPrinceWithSubtitles  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you, that's really encouraging to hear!

    • @sujanimahinthan8724
      @sujanimahinthan8724 2 роки тому +3

      There are many of us who r truly blessed by his msgs

    • @Diamond_6IX
      @Diamond_6IX Рік тому

      Same here Amen 🙏🏻❤

    • @Crocus801
      @Crocus801 9 місяців тому +1

      Definitely! As a baby born again Christian I absolutely love listening to him speak and especially love when he and Ruth pray together/recite scripture together. See you in heaven

  • @IsaiahEli
    @IsaiahEli 3 роки тому +45

    Come soon Lord. Amen. God is merciful. He always forgives. Never be ashamed to take your failures to him. He is for you, not against you! God is with you in the storm. He knows your troubles, he hears you! He is for you, on your side, always! It may feel silent at times, but he’s holding you close! May the Lord return soon! We are drawing closer. He is coming! Believe and trust in the Lord, you will be saved. Period. May the Lord bless you all! Hang in there family. Stay strong. It is not easy following the Lord. We are scoffed at. We give up our earthly dreams, our fleshly desires. What the enemy offers is short lived, but heaven is forever! Life may seem or be unfair, but God is with you! Always remember that. Things may get better or worse for you, but a kingdom awaits you! Finish the race! Repent daily and carry your cross. This world is fading fast. Your troubles are temporary! New channel here, I’d appreciate any kind of support. Don’t give up! God loves you so much! So do I. The Lord bless you!

  • @lisamcdonald7125
    @lisamcdonald7125 2 роки тому +31

    If anyone gets the chance to read Appointment to Jerusalem by Derek Prince about Lydia's life before she met him it us a must read! How God transformed this woman's life and grew her faith is something I am praying for daily!!!!

    • @anijesus6366
      @anijesus6366 2 роки тому +1

      Hi Sis,,,
      is it available online ? i love to read the book.

    • @MaryOlaTomi
      @MaryOlaTomi 2 роки тому +3

      Reading that book brought me here🌟

    • @RC-dj7ec
      @RC-dj7ec Рік тому +5

      I've read it at least 3 times!! Each times it speaks to my heart differently. Very anointed book🙏🕊

  • @lynettesanchez9315
    @lynettesanchez9315 11 місяців тому +7

    You loved her dearly ❤️ 😢

  • @s.jstephen9370
    @s.jstephen9370 2 роки тому +18

    Hi Derek, Incase you can see this from heaven, you are loved, and I really look forward to meeting you up there. Stephen

    • @egrace138
      @egrace138 5 місяців тому

      No he cannot See this from heaven

  • @BlancheNtrOy
    @BlancheNtrOy 5 місяців тому +4

    A true man of God whose ministry still lives on even after death. Thank you Derek for your faithfulness to the Lord. ❤❤❤

  • @gentlec1
    @gentlec1 Рік тому +9

    Derek Prince Ministries has been instrumental in guiding me to deep relationship with the Lord. I know I speak for most when I say Derek Prince is a blessing and a rare breed. His heart was pure and his love ran so deep for the Lord which overflowed onto Lydia & Ruth. I so enjoyed watching this video.

  • @debramccoy3706
    @debramccoy3706 Рік тому +14

    Have heard his sermons, and read most of his books. He has touched my life, nourished my faith and want to encourage, anyone reading this, to do the same 🤗

  • @juniorjunior4087
    @juniorjunior4087 3 роки тому +18

    Life lived to the fullest for Christ.
    Lord, grant the remaining years of my life fully for You.

  • @Loveurfamily-d2z
    @Loveurfamily-d2z 3 роки тому +26

    Derek please dont cry... I really saw how much u love her... One day u met her soon,.. Love ur ministry

  • @blessedrthosesermount99
    @blessedrthosesermount99 9 місяців тому +5

    What a lovely man.

  • @helenels8678
    @helenels8678 2 роки тому +15

    Extraordinary man with two amazing ladies

  • @charlesc.parker1164
    @charlesc.parker1164 2 роки тому +15

    I just found out about this amazing man of God. I'm 69 and never heard of him until I got this internet. Praise God.

    • @dn-mandn-man1276
      @dn-mandn-man1276 2 роки тому +1

      Me too. Just this month and his messages have been a blessings to me, and deepening my spiritual growth in the lord, in the midst of difficulties and challenges. But in all things, I shall praise my God and trust him for sudden Turnaround in my life..

  • @repentancenow
    @repentancenow 3 роки тому +31

    A preacher who confessed his sins and repent during a sermon is truly unique. Making proclamations 💯✝️♥️. Continue the Lord's work DPM.

  • @NanzKomo
    @NanzKomo 3 роки тому +23

    I love this so much and I was a baby Christian when I learn of Pastor Derek used to visit my church in Singapore then. I received a gift which was a cassette of D P’s teaching !

  • @JanA-jj2lw
    @JanA-jj2lw Рік тому +9

    Thank you Heavenly Father for this man of God, thank you Jesus for this encouraging testimony

  • @sayanikadas4690
    @sayanikadas4690 4 місяці тому +2

    I praise God with all my heart n mind for this wonderful man of GOD, Derek Prince. Praise the LORD

  • @wantchang189
    @wantchang189 11 місяців тому +4

    I needed to read these words and hear them in my heart and spirit!! Thank you and Amen!

  • @JordoGarcia
    @JordoGarcia 11 місяців тому +3

    I believe in the power of prayer. Anyone who sees this, can they pray for me in the relationship I am in now, to give me clarity through the Word and the voice of God whether it’s him or not…and that the Lord gives me the man either way who I was created to serve, edify, and love? In Jesus name; much appreciated. God bless all of you. Amen

  • @soy.ingrid
    @soy.ingrid Рік тому +5

    I am currently reading God is Matchmaker. It is such an eye opener. God is involved in the details.

  • @keilana6
    @keilana6 3 роки тому +15

    Living for and with God. What a beautiful life.

  • @ВераПИСАРЕНКО-н9н
    @ВераПИСАРЕНКО-н9н 11 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for this video. I love his way of the Bible teaching. I red the books about his life. It's impressive and encouraging!
    Blessings to everyone! ❤

  • @Blessed12315
    @Blessed12315 11 місяців тому +5

    Praise the Lord for Derek Prince may his teachings continue to inspire us. RIP with your loved ones Lydia and Ruth.❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @justinhall7489
    @justinhall7489 5 місяців тому +2

    What a truly amazing testimony love from South Africa

  • @RC-dj7ec
    @RC-dj7ec Рік тому +6

    A precious, humble soul and dear brother in Christ who has spoken into my life immensely. Can't wait to meet him in heaven. 🕊

  • @kimberlyrainey771
    @kimberlyrainey771 9 місяців тому +3

    Thank you Jesus for this testimony ❤️🙏🏽

  • @corriemulder2063
    @corriemulder2063 Рік тому +5

    Remarkable person. Thank you for the lessons.

  • @davidrose3737
    @davidrose3737 2 роки тому +5

    What a true upright Christian and Minister. His story really touched me. Precious brother. And both his wonderful spouces.
    You have earned your blessed rest in the Lord brother.

  • @amiriajah9616
    @amiriajah9616 2 роки тому +6

    love u derek Ur name will never be forgotten

  • @veronicasanchez6998
    @veronicasanchez6998 Рік тому +4

    All Glory to God. ❤❤❤

  • @RC-dj7ec
    @RC-dj7ec Рік тому +5

    Israel is now at war. Derek's many bible teachings on Israel prophecy are anointed and accurate. Strictly biblical as was Derek's calling. A true man and servant of God🕊

  • @just_bee9482
    @just_bee9482 3 роки тому +8

    Amen 🙏. I can't wait

  • @clementmokgakala4150
    @clementmokgakala4150 3 роки тому +7

    Thank u Isaiah Eli your message did edified me. It is God's sent. I have been through a lot and God took good care of me.Your message did cover my wounds.Good bless you .I will always praise the name of Jesus Christ because of His love and kindness.Bless be the name of Jesus .Amen

  • @987PATTIE
    @987PATTIE 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you DPM for the word of the Most High

  • @tbong9293
    @tbong9293 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful thank you

  • @Christian-Ambience
    @Christian-Ambience 3 роки тому +4

    He was truly a man of God!!!

  • @naaamorkoramartey5811
    @naaamorkoramartey5811 3 роки тому +2

    “If you reach the leaders you can reach the people” the reverse is a mistake. True Word 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

  • @enthos38
    @enthos38 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you. 🙏

  • @catj6034
    @catj6034 Рік тому +7

    So when Derek and Ruth married. Ruth was 48 and Derek was 62. Derek was 30 when he married Lydia and Lydia was 56.

  • @sidoniegrant2434
    @sidoniegrant2434 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the info i really enjoy it sweet man of God

  • @NthabisengMokwena-s4l
    @NthabisengMokwena-s4l Місяць тому

    A true man of God i am blessed hearing this Amen 🙏🏾

  • @lisette2373
    @lisette2373 Рік тому +2

    Je t'aime Derek

  • @SonofGodVijay
    @SonofGodVijay 3 роки тому +3

    Shalom 🙏🛐

  • @soufeliz_24
    @soufeliz_24 Рік тому +2

    Em 08/02/2024, sendo abençoada por estes vídeos, traduzidos por Canal Vinicius Siqueira....em português. RJ/Brasil.

  • @PeriwinklePotter
    @PeriwinklePotter Рік тому +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @ClaudiaRodriguez-cy1vf
    @ClaudiaRodriguez-cy1vf Рік тому

    Una de las cosas mas hermosas que vivo fue encontrar a el Pastor y una de las predicas que mas me a ayudado se llama
    El poder de la proclamación
    Ya que Satanasmd ataca diario de noche mis finanzas vivo en Colombia capital Bogota no hablo ingles que bueno poder entender seria su lenjuapero lo encontre traducido y eso llena mi alma de paz y consuelo aveces lloro porque ya no vive quisiera agradecerle su gran amor a Dios y decirle que me a ayudado mucho a sobrellevar mi tristeza

  • @sonjapetrovic2809
    @sonjapetrovic2809 Рік тому +1

    💜

  • @hermanvisser4034
    @hermanvisser4034 3 роки тому +1

    Is this the last episode in the series? I'll be so sad.

  • @hawaiigirl8089
    @hawaiigirl8089 3 роки тому +6

    Its remarkable to me that even Brother Prince would say his “feelings” about divorce!!!!! Its in SCRIPTURE that if you were innocent of adultery by an unfaithful spouse You can remarry. Ruth’s fomer husband had already remarried anyway

    • @shellyjensen609
      @shellyjensen609 2 роки тому +4

      @Sabre Matthew 5:32 and 19:9 both give sexual immorality- “porneia” in the Greek- as grounds for divorce. Matthew 5:32 doesn’t mention remarriage, but Matthew 19:9 does. I was raised to believe that even the innocent party could not remarry in the case of divorce (and obviously, marriage for life is the Will of God), so I really had to study this passage carefully. The word “porneia” is translated “fornication” in the KJV, but elsewhere in the New Testament, it is used in situations that are obviously adultery (e.g. the man who slept with his step-mother in Corinth) which is why other translations say “sexual immorality”, etc. That being said, I have never seen anything in the Bible that would excuse leaving one’s spouse because you are “incompatible”, etc. In fact, unless there is a case of adultery, a believer who ends up leaving their unbelieving spouse is commanded to remain single. Anyway, back to the main point- Derek Prince was scripturally justified in marrying his second wife as her husband had committed adultery against her, but he was also very wise to make sure that was the case before proposing to her so as not to fall into sin.
      -Andrew

    • @1Sackettgirl
      @1Sackettgirl 2 роки тому

      Amen. And British David Pawson of the book Remarriage is Adultery Unless...

    • @adamanonymous
      @adamanonymous 2 роки тому +1

      @@shellyjensen609 Thanks this is loving truth well written. I too have pondered on this situation, The Holy Spirit lead Derek to do something he had never considered or thought acceptable to God. Yet Derek (and Ruth as did Lydia) faithfully sought the Lord, following the Holy Spirit’s prompting when Derek was shown in the Spirit he was going to marry a divorced woman.
      Outcome - The Bride is greatly blessed - Ruth and The Church!
      Their obedience to God, later exposed the ‘flesh’ and many problems that had arisen in the ‘accountability’, group Derek was apart of, along with tearing down the false doctrine about ‘not allowing/forbidding/judging’ remarriage for the innocent person. God is the judge of who is innocent.
      Outcome - the spine to all these teachings, is their faithfulness, sacrifice and willingness to obey God and go against the ‘opinions and interpretations of people’. Just like it was with the biblical Apostles, True Prophets, Evangelists, faithful men, women….and most prominently Jesus.
      We are blessed as the Spirit leads the righteous back to Jesus who is preparing us to be presented to God -
      Our Father.

    • @omegatafkal
      @omegatafkal Рік тому

      @blue246 AMEN

    • @omegatafkal
      @omegatafkal Рік тому

      I thought Ruth's first husband had died too.

  • @Ben-zz3bp
    @Ben-zz3bp Рік тому

    What’s the music at 7:27? :))

  • @catj6034
    @catj6034 6 місяців тому

    Where did Derek meet Lydia?

  • @dianebrunet6392
    @dianebrunet6392 Рік тому +1

    J'aurais aimé l'écouter en francsais

  • @clementinemukosa8307
    @clementinemukosa8307 Рік тому +1

    Nous vous prions de bien vouloir traduire en français, nous aussi être béni

  • @Jpietrantoni
    @Jpietrantoni 9 місяців тому

    Interesting she passed at 3pm♥️

  • @repentancenow
    @repentancenow 3 роки тому +5

    There's a scripture about a wife being given/comes by the Lord, it could be proverbs.

  • @Sirencourt
    @Sirencourt 3 роки тому +1

    does anyone know, when derek was talking about having one leg shorter than the other and being “touched by God” is that in a good way or bad?😂

  • @4nativemedicine60
    @4nativemedicine60 3 роки тому +5

    This would have been better received without that awful phrase 'x-mas'!! Learn what that means and you'll NEVER say it again. . .

  • @gabrielegeiss6124
    @gabrielegeiss6124 3 місяці тому

    BITTE IN DEUTSCH DANKE

  • @michaelknowles9069
    @michaelknowles9069 3 роки тому +3

    Well I'm Nearly in shock!!! I've listen to so much Of what this man has said And then to find out he married a divorced woman 😱

    • @DerekPrinceWithSubtitles
      @DerekPrinceWithSubtitles  3 роки тому +15

      Yes, I can see why you are in shock about this. To be clear: Ruth was indeed a divorced woman. However, her ex-husband left her for another woman and so - depending on your interpretation of Jesus' and Paul's words about remarriage - she had a scriptural basis to remarry. God also told Derek and Ruth that they were ment to marry to each other.

    • @michaelknowles9069
      @michaelknowles9069 3 роки тому +2

      i used to think it was OK And that there was exceptions for divorce and remarriage And I also listen to preachers give different opinions
      So I decided to study the word of God more carefully And now I realise those exceptions were no exceptions at all
      Jesus does not give the exception for adultery in Matthew Because the Greek word for adultery is not even used in Matthew The Greek word I believe is the word for fornication That would explain The situation with Mary and Joseph

    • @Meiaida
      @Meiaida 3 роки тому +8

      I thank God that Derek found his Ruth ❤️

    • @Snpiedog
      @Snpiedog 2 роки тому

      @@DerekPrinceWithSubtitles I take it as Derek never had biological children?

    • @DerekPrinceWithSubtitles
      @DerekPrinceWithSubtitles  2 роки тому

      @@Snpiedog He did actually. You can read about that in the biography: www.derekprince.org/Shop/Sections/Items/Item.aspx?item_id=1000033257

  • @expo1706
    @expo1706 Рік тому

    Lydia was an ugly woman, but very devoted to God and her family.

    • @omegatafkal
      @omegatafkal Рік тому +13

      In Christ, no one is ugly or beautiful. Outward appearances are vain.

    • @northstar2621
      @northstar2621 10 місяців тому

      Well then it's happy she was Derek's wife and not yours. Equally happy a thing is you are with someone else and not me, because you have an ugly soul.

    • @mariabekker6470
      @mariabekker6470 9 місяців тому +6

      Good grief what a horrible comment😳

    • @blessedrthosesermount99
      @blessedrthosesermount99 9 місяців тому

      ​@mariabekker6470 right? 🙄