THE WRONG APPEARANCE! – 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Devotional

by | Aug 16, 2022 | 1 Thessalonians

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THE WRONG APPEARANCE!

1 Thessalonians 5:22 – Devotional

1 Thessalonians 5:22

“Abstain from all appearance of evil.”

Any time a believer compromises with the world they project an appearance of wrongness. It may be easy for the believer to argue that no sin was actually committed, but what appearances of wrongness are being sent?

The Apostle Paul spoke about weaker believers who may be struggling with the issue of meat offered to idols. If these baby believers had been a part of some group that worshipped idols and considered the meat offered as sacred, they would carry the stigma along with them once they had become believers.

Paul says that to eat meat had no such stigma for him, but if in eating it the weaker brother was made to stumble, he would not eat it. I wish each of us would have that same sensitivity for others. We need to evaluate our actions in relation to the impact they have on those around us. We are a walking and talking example of what true believers should be.

Here are a few things to evaluate in your life that may give a wrong appearance: The way we dress, the words we use, the places we go, the things we listen to, the people we associate with, the things we watch, just to name a few. Here is the question: Are you giving any appearance of sin or evil in your life?

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for August 16th:

      • Nehemiah 11:1-12:26
      • 1 Corinthians 10:14-33
      • Psalm 34:11-22
      • Proverbs 21:14-16

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 August 16th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for August 16th:

      • 1 Corinthians 10:14-33
      • Psalm 34:11-22
      • Proverbs 21:14-16

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.

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EYES-EARS-FACE! – Psalm 53:2 Devotional

by | Aug 15, 2022 | Psalm

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EYES-EARS-FACE!

Psalm 53:2 – Devotional

Psalm 53:2

“- – the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open to hear their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

One of my grade school teachers seemed to have eyes in the back of her head. Not that I was a problem of course, (cough, cough!), but every time I did something I was not suppose to do . . . she saw me. I did kind of live in constant fear of her.

Unfortunately, we tend to carry over that attitude toward God. We picture Him as always watching out of the portals of heaven in order to catch us when we do something that is wrong. That is an inaccurate picture of God.

In today’s Scripture we see that God is always watching. It is not so much that He is trying to catch us in our sin, but rather He desires to discover those who have a spiritual understanding of God and who are actively seeking to find Him in all of His glory.

When God watches you does He see a person who is actively seeking to do His will or their own will? It should be our heart’s desire to understand more about the nature of God each day. The Father gives us the Word – the Son gives us the Way – the Spirit gives us the Witness. We only have to become aware!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for August 15th:

      • Nehemiah 9:22-10:39
      • 1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13
      • Psalm 34:1-10
      • Proverbs 21:13

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 August 15th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for August 15th:

      • 1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13
      • Psalm 34:1-10
      • Proverbs 21:13

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NLT) 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.

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GOD’S ENFOLDING LOVE! – Psalm 33:22 Devotional

by | Aug 14, 2022 | Psalm

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GOD’S ENFOLDING LOVE!

Psalm 33:22 – Devotional

Psalm 33:22

“Let Your unfailing love enfold us, LORD, for our only hope is in You, and You alone.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

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One Year Bible Reading for August 14th:

      • Nehemiah 7:73-9:21
      • 1 Corinthians 9:1-18
      • Psalm 33:12-22
      • Proverbs 21:11-12

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 August 14th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for August 14th:

      • 1 Corinthians 9:1-18
      • Psalm 33:12-22
      • Proverbs 21:11-12

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.

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THE RIGHT WAY TO WALK! – Romans 8:1 Devotional

by | Aug 13, 2022 | Romans

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THE RIGHT WAY TO WALK!

Romans 8:1 – Devotional

Romans 8:1

“There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

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One Year Bible Reading for August 13th:

      • Nehemiah 5:14-7:73
      • 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
      • Psalm 33:1-11
      • Proverbs 21:8-10

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 August 13th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for August 13th:

      • 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
      • Psalm 33:1-11
      • Proverbs 21:8-10

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.

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HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION! – 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Devotional

by | Aug 12, 2022 | 1 Corinthians

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HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION!

1 Corinthians 3:10-11 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 3:10-11

“According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”

 

During my high school days, I worked weekends and summers for a concrete contractor. Believe me when I tell you that things were different back then. There was very little pre-mixed concrete that was delivered by large rotating carriers. We were the mixers! We had a pile of sand, another of gravel and sacks of concrete that we had to combine shovel by shovel and bag by bag, water was then added.

In order to get the sloppy concrete into the foundation, we had to deliver it by manual labor. We had large wheelbarrows that we filled then pushed to the point of delivery. In the building process a solid foundation was essential. A weakened foundation could lead to the building falling.

As we travel through this life we often see people that have not laid a foundation that will withstand the storms of life. Sadly when storms strike, their foundations fail. It is during the storms that we need the solid foundation of the Lord Jesus Christ to keep us safe. John Rippon published this hymn in 1787.

HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION

1. How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word!
What more can He say than to you He hath said,
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

2. Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,
For I am thy God, I will still give thee aid;
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by My gracious, omnipotent hand.

3. When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply;
The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.

4. The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to his foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for August 12th:

      • Nehemiah 3:15-5:13
      • 1 Corinthians 7:25-40
      • Psalm 32:1-11
      • Proverbs 21:5-7

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 August 12th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for August 12th:

      • 1 Corinthians 7:25-40
      • Psalm 32:1-11
      • Proverbs 21:5-7

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.

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