REDEEMED! – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Devotional

by | Aug 11, 2023 | 1 Corinthians

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REDEEMED​​!

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

“Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit.”

In 1969 the U.S. Embassy in Iran was overpowered and the Americans inside were held hostage for 444 days. They lived in terror for over a year not knowing if they would live to see another day, be it prisoner or free. They were finally redeemed and allowed to go free, but what scars they carried with them into freedom!

Forgetting that particular incident and thinking of our redemption from sin, what is the worth of the human soul? The Lord Jesus paid the price for our redemption, and I am so grateful that we have been set free from the penalty of sin!

The writer of this hymn, Fanny Crosby, was eagerly looking forward to that day when her Redeemer would appear and her blinded eyes would be opened and she would behold the most beautiful sight she could ever imagine—Jesus!

. . . . . . . .

Redeemed

(1) Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it!
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed through His infinite mercy,
His child and forever I am.

REFRAIN: Redeemed, redeemed,
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed, redeemed,
His child and forever I am.

(2) Redeemed, and so happy in Jesus,
No language my rapture can tell;
I know that the light of His presence,
With me doth continually dwell.

REFRAIN: Redeemed, redeemed,
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed, redeemed,
His child and forever I am.

(3) I think of my blessed Redeemer,
I think of Him all the day long:
I sing, for I cannot be silent;
His love is the theme of my song.

REFRAIN: Redeemed, redeemed,
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed, redeemed,
His child and forever I am.

(4) I know I shall see in His beauty,
The King in whose law I delight;
Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps,
And giveth me songs in the night.

REFRAIN: Redeemed, redeemed,
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed, redeemed,
His child and forever I am.

(5) I know there’s a crown that is waiting,
In yonder bright mansion for me,
And soon, with the spirits made perfect,
At home with the Lord I shall be.

REFRAIN: Redeemed, redeemed,
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed, redeemed,
His child and forever I am.

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You can enjoy the inspiration video, “Redeemed” from Gloryscapes.com by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/redeemed/

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 August 11th:

      • Nehemiah 1:1-3:14
      • 1 Corinthians 7:1-24
      • Psalm 31:19-24
      • Proverbs 21:4

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 11th

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

      • 1 Corinthians 7:1-24
      • Psalm 31:19-24
      • Proverbs 21:4

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 LORD KNOWS US!​ – Psalm 139:1 Devotional

by | Aug 10, 2023 | Psalm

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THE LORD KNOWS US​!

Psalm 139:1 – Devotional

Psalm 139:1

“Lord, You have searched us and know us inside and out yet You love us still.“

It is heart rendering to experience betrayal by someone whom you had trusted as a close and intimate friend. I do not necessarily mean that in a romantic connotation, although that may be the case.

Across the years of our life we encounter those special individuals who become a vital part of our existence. We give ourselves to them and anticipate that they will reciprocate that same devotion to us.

It is when those close comrades in faith and friendship leave us high and dry that we have the opportunity to feel a fraction of the pain the Lord feels when one of His children violates His trust.

The greatest news for those of us who fall short in our efforts to serve Him completely, is that He knows our faults and failures and loves us still. That is the God we serve! God knows us better than we know ourselves yet He still loves us with an eternal, ever-lasting love!

Spend a few minutes right now just praising Him for loving us, who need His love even when we do not deserve His love. That is also how we must love others!

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 10th:

      • Ezra 10:1-44
      • 1 Corinthians 6:1-20
      • Psalm 31:9-18
      • Proverbs 21:3

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 10th

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

      • 1 Corinthians 6:1-20
      • Psalm 31:9-18
      • Proverbs 21:3

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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LET HIM BE OUR AIM!​ – Ephesians 3:21 Devotional

by | Aug 9, 2023 | Ephesians

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LET HIM BE OUR AIM!

Ephesians 3:21 – Devotional

Ephesians 3:21

“To Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.“

I have two cousins who are expert marksmen. One of them once explained to me that each of us has a dominant eye that may or may not be the same as whether we are left or right handed. For example, both cousins are right handed, but shoot by sighting with their left eye.

The Bible repeatedly calls us to look to Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith. In today’s Scripture Paul admonishes his readers to focus their attention TO HIM. That means making the rational decision to focus our aim at the target of our faith, which is to obey His Word.

In a world that is increasingly cluttered with things that draw our attention away from the spiritual realm, it is vital that we stop and take careful aim at the things that will matter for eternity. We know that the things of this world grow strangely dim as we focus on His glory and grace.

What are you aiming at? If you have no target in mind, you will find yourself lost in the frustrating confusion of life. If you direct your attention TO HIM, you will find that He is worthy of all of your efforts. TO 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

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One Year Bible Reading for August 9th:

      • Ezra 8:21-9:15
      • 1 Corinthians 5:1-13
      • Psalm 31:1-8
      • Proverbs 21:1-2

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 9th

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

      • 1 Corinthians 5:1-13
      • Psalm 31:1-8
      • Proverbs 21:1-2

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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AMMUNITION AGAINST SIN!​ – Psalm 119:11 Devotional

by | Aug 8, 2023 | Psalm

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AMMUNITION AGAINST SIN!

Psalm 119:11 – Devotional

Psalm 119:11

“Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.“

I seem to recall playing a game of hide and seek when I was a boy. It is getting harder and harder to recall anything that long ago, but times of fun and games are delightful morsels in my memory.

The discipline of memorizing God’s Word always produces rich dividends. It seems that each time I have memorized a portion of Scripture something occurs that causes that portion to come alive.

As I have grown older I find it harder to memorize God’s Word, but at the same time I find it more rewarding and a comforting. I have been rewarded every time I use God’s Word when I go to Him in prayer.

I encourage you to commit right now to memorize today’s Scripture from Psalm 119:11. This can be a verse you can take with you the rest of your life and into eternity. It certainly gives us a valid reason to hide His Word – IT IS POWERFUL AMMUNITION TO USE IN OUR BATTLE AGAINST SIN!

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

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One Year Bible Reading for August 8th:

      • Ezra 7:1-8:20
      • 1 Corinthians 4:1-21
      • Psalm 30:1-12
      • Proverbs 20:28-30

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 8th

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

      • 1 Corinthians 4:1-21
      • Psalm 30:1-12
      • Proverbs 20:28-30

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’S LOVING EYE!​ – Proverbs 18:8 Devotional

by | Aug 7, 2023 | Proverbs

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GOD’S LOVING EYE​!

Proverbs 18:8 – Devotional

Proverbs 18:8

“I will counsel you with My loving eye on you.“

Just because a person lacks their eyesight does not mean they are blind — they are just not able to use their eyes. That may sound strange, but sometimes a visually impaired person develops keen senses through touch and sound that makes them very aware of what is going on around them. Discernment does not rely on one particular sense we may or may not possess. It is true that people with 20/20 eyesight may be “blind” to things that are going on around them.

I recall a couple that operated a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful hills of Idaho. I had listened to the wife welcome guests and explain the amenities several times before, so this time I just sat at the rear of the room and observed.

It was then that I noticed her husband. He was also sitting near me in the rear of the room, but he was communicating with his wife with his eyes and by slight nods or shakes of his head.

After the welcome session I spoke with the couple and discovered that the husband was so shy he could not speak to a group. The wife on the other hand, depended on the husband’s subtle cues to insure she was presenting things properly. What a team! We all need to be aware of the cues the Lord sends our way.

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

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One Year Bible Reading for August 7th:

      • Ezra 5:1-6:22
      • 1 Corinthians 3:5-23
      • Psalm 29:1-11
      • Proverbs 20:26-27

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 August 7th

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

      • 1 Corinthians 3:5-23
      • Psalm 29:1-11
      • Proverbs 20:26-27

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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