EARLY RISER!

Psalm 113:3 – Devotional

Psalm 113:3

“From the rising of the sun to its going down the Lord’s name is to be praised.“

Our family made numerous road trips over the years and I developed the habit of starting very early in the morning. When I say “early in the morning,” I mean well before dawn. The lack of traffic in the early morning hours 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 very near.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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PRAISE THE LORD!

Psalm 113:3 – Devotional

Psalm 113:3

“From the rising of the sun to its going down the Lord’s name is to be praised.“

Many years ago I served as an associate pastor of a large church. There was an elderly man in our congregation that delighted my heart. He was filled with such praise to the Lord that it seemed he could not hold it in.

In my mind’s eye, I can still recall as he began to praise the Lord. It began as a soft and introspective praise and gradually increased in volume and intensity. His face would glow with delight as he would stand and praise the Lord.

There have been other people that I observed praising the Lord intensely yet in silence. Their praise was just as intense, but it originated in the heart and was directed to the Lord they loved and served.

Each of us are called to praise the Lord sincerely and frequently. No matter the time of day (or night) we are to praise the name of the Lord. If you have trouble getting up in the morning or going to sleep at night – try praising the Lord! It will give your life new meaning and purpose!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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