FIRST IMPRESSIONS!​ – 1 Peter 3:15 Devotional

by | Jan 21, 2024 | 1 Peter

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS!

1 Peter 3:15 – Devotional

1 Peter 3:15

“But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully.“

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

Your Guide to Read the Bible in One Year

January 21st: Genesis 42:18-43:34, Matthew 13:47-14:12, Psalm 18:16-36, and Proverbs 4:7-10

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FEAR NOT!​ – Isaiah 41:10 Devotional

by | Jan 20, 2024 | Isaiah

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FEAR NOT!

Isaiah 41:10 – Devotional

Isaiah 41:10

“Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice.“

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

Your Guide to Read the Bible in One Year

January 20th: Genesis 41:17-42:17, Matthew 13:24-46, Psalm 18:1-15, and Proverbs 4:1-6

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CLOSE TO THEE!​ – Ruth 2:8 Devotional

by | Jan 19, 2024 | Ruth

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CLOSE TO THEE​​​!

Ruth 2:8 – Devotional

Ruth 2:8

“Then Boaz said to Ruth, ‘You will listen, my daughter, will you not? Do not go to glean in another field, nor go from here, but stay close by my young women.'”

It is hard to make a list of beloved hymns without encountering Fanny J. Crosby. This blind little lady composed well over 8,000 hymns and poems in her life. It is sad that many churches never sing these songs anymore. They are the losers!

As I think about the life of Fanny J. Crosby I am humbled. With her physical limitations she expressed her longing to be more and more like the Master she served. This hymn seems to highlight her aim to draw closer to Him.

In today’s Scripture, Boaz instructed Ruth to stay near the women who worked for him. He was her kinsman redeemer even though she did not know it. Christ is our Kinsman Redeemer and we know it because the Bible tells us so. Are we like Fanny J. Crosby having a desire to be closer to Him?

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Close to Thee

Thou my everlasting portion,
More than friend or life to me,
All along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee.

Refrain:
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
All along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee.

Not for ease or worldly pleasure,
Nor for fame my prayer shall be;
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with Thee.

Refrain:
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with Thee.

Lead me through the vale of shadows,
Bear me o’er life’s fitful sea;
Then the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord, with Thee.

Refrain:
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Then the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord, with Thee.

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You can view this week’s inspirational video by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/closetothee/

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Your Guide to Read the Bible in One Year

January 19th: Genesis 39:1-41:16, Matthew 12:46-13:23, Psalm 17:1-15, and Proverbs 3:33-35

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VICTORY UNDER PRESSURE! – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Devotional

by | Jan 18, 2024 | 2 Corinthians

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VICTORY UNDER PRESSURE!

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 – Devotional

2 Corinthians 4:8-9

“We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.“

Years ago I remember reading a small weekly newspaper called GRIT. In one issue there was a poem that expressed the idea that it was easy to go through life when everything is going grand. The writer said it made you feel like you could beat the band.

The second part of that poem, however, spoke of the pressures of life that pressed in on us and called for God-given strength to praise Him when we were feeling like we were in a vise.

In today’s Scripture reading, the apostle Paul mentions four extreme conditions that we are frequently subjected to: (1) Hard-pressed (2) Perplexed (3) Persecuted (4) Struck down. That seems to be more than enough trouble to sink our ship!

But Paul does not leave us in a hopeless condition. He gives us four expressions of hope: (1) Not crushed (2) Not in despair (3) Not forsaken (4) Not destroyed.

The next time you feel under pressure, remember that we have victory in Jesus. He is our strength and has won the victory. It is ours to claim!

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Your Guide to Read the Bible in One Year

January 18th: Genesis 37:1-38:30, Matthew 12:22-45, Psalm 16:1-11, and Proverbs 3:27-32

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BE ALERT! – Luke 12:35-36 Devotional

by | Jan 17, 2024 | Luke

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BE ALERT!

Luke 12:35-36 – Devotional

Luke 12:35-36

“Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately.“

One of the major elements in defending against aggression is being on alert at all times. I can still recall the long night hours when I was on alert for any sign of threat to our nation. Thankfully, we were never attacked, but there were many simulated threats to insure our readiness to react.

When you are wide awake and expectant, it is much easier to react quickly and appropriately. When the night hours slip by and your eyes feel like they are filled with sand, it is necessary to react in a professional manner that comes from long hours of training.

In our spiritual walk we never know when the enemy will mount an attack. We can almost be certain that this attack will occur when we are weary and worn. If we have not spent the time in self examination, prayer, and Bible study, we leave ourselves vulnerable to the attack.

There is one thing we can be sure about: We will meet our Lord face to face. It may be at the moment our eyes close in death or it may be when the trumpet sounds and we are called up to meet the Lord in the air. Either way, we must be on the alert with our lamps burning bright. Are you on the alert?

May God richly bless you by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Your Guide to Read the Bible in One Year

January 17th: Genesis 35:1-36:43, Matthew 12:1-21, Psalm 15:1-5, and Proverbs 3:21-26

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