EQUIPPED! – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Devotional

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

EQUIPPED!

2 Timothy 3:16-17 – Devotional

2 Timothy 3:16-17​

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Recently I conducted a graveside service for a retired police officer. As I looked around the crowd of people in attendance I noticed that many of the police officers were dressed in full uniform with perhaps 20 to 30 pounds of high tech gear. I almost laughed out loud when I recalled what my own police gear looked like when I was a patrolman back in 1958 — a gun, extra ammo, handcuffs, and a badge.

That last item was most important. When I was sworn in as a police officer I gave my word to serve and protect the people of my community under the authority of that badge. The vast majority of citizens supported that authority.

God has equipped us with our very own badge of authority. It is the Word of God. Paul wanted his son in the faith, Timothy, to recognize the power he had been given by the Word of God: doctrine – reproof – correction – instruction in righteousness.

Every believer has the same equipment available today. We are equipped, but are we using what God has provided? Our badge of authority is the new birth and the equipment is His Word. Use it wisely and effectively!

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s Daily E-Votional by clicking on the Subscribe button above.

Share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for February 23rd:

      • Leviticus 14:1-57
      • Mark 6:30-56
      • Psalm 40:1-10
      • Proverbs 10:11-12

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for February 23rd

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for February 23rd:

        • Mark 6:30-56
        • Psalm 40:1-10
        • Proverbs 10:11-12

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

AWAKE EARLY! – Psalm 57:8 Devotional

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

AWAKE EARLY!

Psalm 57:8 – Devotional

Psalm 57:8​

“Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.”

Our family has made numerous road trips over the years. I think I developed the habit of starting very early in the morning from my dad. When I say “early in the morning,” I mean well before dawn. It just seems that the lack of traffic that early allows you to make much better time. It is almost like reducing the travel time.

I can recall on those trips watching the first hint that dawn was near. The eastern skyline gradually appeared out of the darkness and minute by minute it became more pronounced. Before long gorgeous colors began to emerge and you knew that dawn had arrived.

As we make our way through this sin-darkened world, it often seems as if we are being swallowed up in the inky blackness of depravity. It is during these times that we need to focus our attention on God’s eastern sky…dawn is about to break!

Keep your spirits up, dear hearts! In Psalm 30:5 we are reminded: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Never lose heart as you travel through these dark hours — dawn is always near.

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s Daily E-Votional by clicking on the Subscribe button above.

Share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for February 22nd:

      • Leviticus 13:1-59
      • Mark 6:1-29
      • Psalm 39:1-13
      • Proverbs 10:10

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for February 22nd

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for February 22nd:

        • Mark 6:1-29
        • Psalm 39:1-13
        • Proverbs 10:10

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

GOD IS ENOUGH! – 2 Corinthians 12:10 Devotional

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

GOD IS ENOUGH!

2 Corinthians 12:10 – Devotional

2 Corinthians 12:10​

“I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

What answer did Paul receive when he prayed for his thorn in the flesh to be removed? GOD IS ENOUGH! Three times Paul prayed for God to remove the thorn and three times the answer was that God’s grace was sufficient.

We all need to learn the same lesson. The sufficiency of God is all we need to bring meaning and purpose to our life. There was a time in my life when I felt that I needed to have my own way. If only I had that request answered by the Lord then everything would be at peace and perfect. It did not happen!

Have you ever experienced that in your life? Are you facing an issue or issues in your life at this very moment in which you feel that if only this or that would happen then you would be at peace and find contentment?

The Lord is the One who is in control and we need to learn the lesson that Paul discovered. In the midst of our weakness and inadequacy God steps in and begins to reveal His power displayed in and through us. I pray that you will allow your personal thorn in the flesh to become the power of God revealed!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s Daily E-Votional by clicking on the Subscribe button above.

Share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for February 21st:

      • Leviticus 11:1-12:8
      • Mark 5:21-43
      • Psalm 38:1-22
      • Proverbs 10:8-9

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for February 21st

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for February 21st:

          • Mark 5:21-43
          • Psalm 38:1-22
          • Proverbs 10:8-9

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

FEED-LEAD-DRY AWAY TEARS! – Revelation 7:17 Devotional

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

FEED-LEAD-DRY AWAY TEARS!

Revelation 7:17​ –  Devotional

Revelation 7:17

“For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week by Pastor Cecil by clicking above on the play button.

Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s Daily E-Votional by clicking on the Subscribe button above.

Share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for February 20th:

      • Leviticus 9:7-10:20
      • Mark 4:26-5:20
      • Psalm 37:30-40
      • Proverbs 10:6-7

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for February 20th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for February 20th:

      • Mark 4:26-5:20
      • Psalm 37:30-40
      • Proverbs 10:6-7

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

THE PROFIT OF THE WORD! – 2 Timothy 3:16 Devotional

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

THE PROFIT OF THE WORD!

2 Timothy 3:16​ –  Devotional

2 Timothy 3:16

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week by Pastor Cecil by clicking above on the play button.

Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s Daily E-Votional by clicking on the Subscribe button above.

Share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for February 19th:

      • Leviticus 7:28-9:6
      • Mark 3:31-4:25
      • Psalm 37:12-29
      • Proverbs 10:5

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for February 19th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for February 19th:

      • Mark 3:31-4:25
      • Psalm 37:12-29
      • Proverbs 10:5

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

Skip to content