RADIATE THE JOY OF THE LORD! – Philippians 4:6 Devotional

by | Jan 26, 2023 | Philippians

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RADIATE THE JOY OF THE LORD​!

Philippians 4:6 – Devotional

Philippians 4:6

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to everyone. The Lord is very near.”

We have far too many church members who look like they have just lost their last friend. They not only have sour expressions on their faces, they have sour personalities to match.

Paul repeatedly urges his readers to rejoice. The word he uses for rejoice is the Greek word chaírō. It is pronounced khah’-ee-ro, and it means to be joyous and happy. That means looking like you are happy. If you have the joy of Jesus in your heart, you need to let your face know about it and show it!

For those who have never placed their trust in Jesus Christ as the Lord of their life, there is little or nothing to be happy about. The things of this earth grow dimmer and dimmer as life slips away.

As true believers who have passed from death to eternal life by confessing we are sinners and accepting the blood of Jesus to pay the price for our sin, we are able to rejoice. The things of this world will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.

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 January 26th:

      • Exodus 2:11-3:22
      • Matthew 17:10-27
      • Psalm 22:1-18
      • Proverbs 5:7-14

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 January 26th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for January 26th:

      • Matthew 17:10-27
      • Psalm 22:1-18
      • Proverbs 5:7-14

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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THERE MAY YET BE TIME! – Isaiah 55:6 Devotional

by | Jan 25, 2023 | Isaiah

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THERE MAY YET BE TIME!

Isaiah 55:6 – Devotional

Isaiah 55:6

“Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near.”

Across the years I have been in many evangelistic services where an invitation was given for sinners to come forward to receive Christ as their personal Savior. There were many who opened their heart’s door and received Jesus as their Savior.

As we rejoiced at those who said, yes, we were broken hearted by those who dug in their emotional heels and refused to yield to the Holy Spirit’s urging to come to Christ for eternal life.

One of those who refused to respond was my uncle, Harold. On the closing service of a revival he stood with tears flowing down his cheeks as his son and I begged him to go forward and receive Christ as his Lord.

The final chords of the invitation hymn silenced and the benediction was given so helpers could pray with those who knelt at the altar. As I watched my uncle walk out of the building, my heart ached. As far as I know, that was the closest Uncle Harold came to receiving Christ. If you or someone you know has stubbornly refused to say yes to the Lord, keep on keeping on! There may yet be time!

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 January 25th:

      • Genesis 50:1 – Exodus 2:10
      • Matthew 16:13-17:9
      • Psalm 21:1-13
      • Proverbs 5:1-6

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 January 25th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for January 25th:

      • Matthew 16:13-17:9
      • Psalm 21:1-13
      • Proverbs 5:1-6

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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FRUITFUL FURLOUGH! – 1 Peter 3:15 Devotional

by | Jan 24, 2023 | 1 Peter

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FRUITFUL FURLOUGH!

1 Peter 3:15 – Devotional

1 Peter 3:15

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”

As a boy I was exposed to visiting missionaries who were home on furlough from their assignment on some mission station in the world. I had the mistaken idea that they were home for one year to do nothing but rest and recuperate. Beep!

Most of these faithful servants work so hard sharing their mission message with church after church that they return to the mission field exhausted! That may not always be the case, but there is much truth to it.

I had a friend whose family had been missionaries to Swaziland, Africa, for many years. One of these faithful servants had just returned home for his furlough when he was hospitalized with a ruptured appendix. Ouch!

He was complaining to the Lord about his confinement and inability to minister when the Lord drew his attention to the man who shared the hospital room with him. You guessed it! Within a few days a new name was written down in glory!

Wherever you are or whatever you are doing, there is a mission field that is ripe for the harvest! The Lord can use us wherever we may be or in whatever condition we may find ourselves to be, to win souls for Him!

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 January 24th:

      • Genesis 48:1-49:33
      • Matthew 15:29-16:12
      • Psalm 20:1-9
      • Proverbs 4:20-27

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 January 24th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for January 24th:

      • Matthew 15:29-16:12
      • Psalm 20:1-9
      • Proverbs 4:20-27

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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FOUND FAVORABLE! – Psalm 19:14 Devotional

by | Jan 23, 2023 | Psalm

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FOUND FAVORABLE!​​

Psalm 19:14 – Devotional

Psalm 19:14

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be found favorable in Your sight, O Lord my strength and my Redeemer!”

How do we find favor in God’s sight? That is a very good question and many people much wiser than I have grappled with the question. As near as I can determine the words of today’s Scripture comes as close to the answer as I can find.

What we say, in large part, is the result of what we have been thinking. I know there are times when we speak without thinking (and are usually humiliated when we realize what we said). But generally our words express our thought processes.

David was described as a man after God’s own heart. He was certainly not perfect, just as we are not perfect, but he certainly can be described as a man who had a heart for God!

In living and serving my Savior I desire to be found favorable in His sight! I know I have made many mistakes and there will be many more, but my ultimate aim in life is to be found favorable. “Let it be so, Lord!”

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 January 23rd:

      • Genesis 46:1-47:31
      • Matthew 15:1-28
      • Psalm 19:1-14
      • Proverbs 4:14-19

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 January 23rd

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

      • Matthew 15:1-28
      • Psalm 19:1-14
      • Proverbs 4:14-19

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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GOD IS MY SALVATION! – Psalm 18:46 Devotional

by | Jan 22, 2023 | Psalm

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GOD IS MY SALVATION!

Psalm 18:46 –  Devotional

Psalm 18:46

“The LORD lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let the God of my salvation be exalted.”

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

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

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One Year Bible Reading for January 22nd:

      • Genesis 44:1-45:28
      • Matthew 14:13-36
      • Psalm 18:37-50
      • Proverbs 4:11-13

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 January 22nd

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

      • Matthew 14:13-36
      • Psalm 18:37-50
      • Proverbs 4:11-13

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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