FROM PITY TO PRAISE! – Matthew 5:11 Devotional

by | Oct 11, 2022 | Matthew

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FROM PITY TO PRAISE!

Matthew 5:11 – Devotional

Matthew 5:11

“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.”

When I hear of believers who are experiencing persecution, I am reminded that we all are destined to encounter times of trial of one sort or the other. It is in times of trials and testing that we need to show the power of God to rejoice!

Why on earth would someone who is experiencing lies, persecution, and insults rejoice? To show forth the power of Christ to shine brilliantly is a sin darkened world! One reason we encounter harsh treatment is to demonstrate our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

It is essential to examine our persecution to determine if the cause is the result of faith in Jesus Christ or because of some sort of misconduct on our part. We cannot claim to be persecuted for Christ’s sake if we are guilty of doing something wrong.

Here is the bottom line—if we encounter ordeals in our life that are not the result of our sinful actions, we are blessed. We are told to count it joy and even to rejoice in our trials. We don’t need pity, we need to praise!

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 October 11th:

      • Jeremiah 16:16-18:23
      • 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5:3
      • Psalm 81:1-16
      • Proverbs 25:6-8

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New Living Translation (NLT) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for October 11th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for October 11th:

      • 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5:3
      • Psalm 81:1-16
      • Proverbs 25:6-8

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New Living Translation (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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CHRIST IS MY ALL! – Philippians 3:7 Devotional

by | Oct 10, 2022 | Philippians

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CHRIST IS MY ALL!

Philippians 3:7 – Devotional

Philippians 3:7

“All that once was valuable to me, I now count as loss for the sake of Christ.”

Sometimes we observe people who seem to have everything the heart could ever desire. A closer observation will frequently reveal that the people who have the most seem to be the ones with the least joy.

At this very moment there are countless Christians around the world who are being persecuted for the sake of Christ. As a matter of fact the followers of Christ have always been the targets of unbelievers.

In spite of persecution, in fact we might say; “Because of persecution,” the message of the cross has been proclaimed loud and clear. We are never to seek to be persecuted for the sake of Christ, but we may very well be prepared to expect it.

If Christ is my all and in all I can discount the situations of life that I may encounter. I may experience times of plenty or famine, but the Lord has promised to be with me every step of the way. I can live my life with the words of that old hymn ringing in my memory; “Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before!” Praise the Lord!

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 October 10th:

      • Jeremiah 14:11-16:15
      • 1 Thessalonians 2:9-3:13
      • Psalm 80:1-19
      • Proverbs 25:1-5

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New Living Translation (NLT) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for October 10th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for October 10th:

      • 1 Thessalonians 2:9-3:13
      • Psalm 80:1-19
      • Proverbs 25:1-5

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New Living Translation (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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PLEASE GOD, NOT PEOPLE! – 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Devotional

by | Oct 9, 2022 | 1 Thessalonians

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PLEASE GOD, NOT PEOPLE!

1 Thessalonians 1:4 – Devotional

1 Thessalonians 1:4

“We speak as messengers approved by God entrusted with the Good News of the Gospel. Our purpose is to please God, not people.”

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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 October 9th:

      • Jeremiah 12:1-14:10
      • 1 Thessalonians 1:1-2:8
      • Psalm 79:1-13
      • Proverbs 24:30-34

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New Living Translation (NLT) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for October 9th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for October 9th:

      • 1 Thessalonians 1:1-2:8
      • Psalm 79:1-13
      • Proverbs 24:30-34

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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GIVE ME A SERVANT SPIRIT! – Luke 15:18 Devotional

by | Oct 8, 2022 | Luke

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GIVE ME A SERVANT SPIRIT!

Luke 15:18 – Devotional

Luke 15:18

“I will arise and go to my father and say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.’”

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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

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for October 8th:

      • Jeremiah 10:1-11:23
      • Colossians 3:18-4:18
      • Psalm 78:56-72
      • Proverbs 24:28-29

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New Living Translation (NLT) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for October 8th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for October 8th:

      • Colossians 3:18-4:18
      • Psalm 78:56-72
      • Proverbs 24:28-29

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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WE’LL UNDERSTAND IT BETTER BY AND BY! – 1 Corinthians 13:12 Devotional

by | Oct 7, 2022 | 1 Corinthians

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WE’LL UNDERSTAND IT BETTER BY AND BY!

1 Corinthians 13:12 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 13:12

“For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.”

 

Take a moment today to meditate on the lyrics to We’ll Understand It Better By and By (lyrics by Charles Albert Tindley):

We are often tossed and driv’n
on the restless sea of time,
somber skies and howling tempest
oft succeed a bright sunshine;
in that land of perfect day,
when the mists have rolled away,
we will understand it better by and by.

Refrain:
By and by, when the morning comes,
when the saints of God are gathered home,
we’ll tell the story,
how we’ve overcome,
for we’ll understand it better by and by.

We are often destitute
of the things that life demands,
want of food and want of shelter,
thirsty hills and barren lands;
we are trusting in the Lord,
and according to the Word,
we will understand it better by and by.

Refrain:
By and by, when the morning comes,
when the saints of God are gathered home,
we’ll tell the story,
how we’ve overcome,
for we’ll understand it better by and by.

Temptations, hidden snares,
often take us unawares,
and our hearts are made to bleed for
any thoughtless word or deed;
and we wonder why the test
when we try to do our best,
but we’ll understand it better by and by.

Refrain:
By and by, when the morning comes,
when the saints of God are gathered home,
we’ll tell the story,
how we’ve overcome,
for we’ll understand it better by and by.

To enjoy this week’s inspirational video: We’ll Understand it Better By and By, by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/wellunderstanditbetterbyandby/

Blessings dear hearts! 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 October 7th:

      • Jeremiah 8:8-9:26
      • Colossians 3:1-17
      • Psalm 78:32-55
      • Proverbs 24:37

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 October 7th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for October 7th:

      • Colossians 3:1-17
      • Psalm 78:32-55
      • Proverbs 24:37

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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