A WISE MAN! – James 3:13 Devotional

by | May 16, 2024 | James

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A WISE MAN​​!

James 3:13 – Devotional

James 3:13

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.“

In the eyes of the world he may not have seemed wise, but to my mind and according to today’s Scripture, Ben was a wise man. Ben was an immigrant to this country from a European bloc nation. He spoke with a gravelly voice in an accent that was thick with his native tongue. But above everything else he loved the Lord.

Not only did Ben love the Lord, but he expressed it by the way he served Jesus. He did not teach a Bible class, but he lived his life according to the word of God. I can still recall watching him mow the lawn around the church on a hot summer day.

One day when I saw Ben mowing, I stopped to talk with him. I thought the church paid him for doing outside maintenance, but he did it because he saw a need. In my conversation with Ben I discovered that he also mowed lawns for several widows in the church who were unable to do it themselves and could not afford lawn care.

Ben was a wise man! His works for the Lord were done with meekness and love. I wish he was still alive today. I would enjoy a long visit with him. It will have to wait for eternity, but he is one WISE MAN I want to see again.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 16th: 1 Samuel 18:5-19:24; John 8:31-59; Psalm 112:1-10; and Proverbs 15:12-14

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 16th: John 8:31-59; Psalm 112:1-10; and Proverbs 15:12-14

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FACING OUR GOLIATH! – 1 Samuel 17:45 Devotional

by | May 15, 2024 | 1 Samuel

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FACING OUR GOLIATH​​!

1 Samuel 17:45 – Devotional

1 Samuel 17:45

“David said to the Philistine, ‘You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.’“

Years ago a hamburger chain featured a commercial featuring a tiny lady (I think her name was Clara), who stood at the counter of a competitor’s hamburger stand and shouted the words; “Where’s the beef?”

In our modern church world we almost feel like shouting; “Where’s the power?” It seems that the modern day church is weak and anemic to the point of being almost ineffective. We may talk a big talk, but where is the power?

In today’s Scripture, David gives us the answer. He was faced with a giant of a man who was armed with weapons that would kill David instantaneously. David did not have similar weapons. He had a power far greater than Goliath possessed. He had the name of the Lord of hosts in his arsenal. It killed the giant.

Who is the Goliath in your life? Whatever you do, do not try to fight with the weapons of this world. Call upon the Lord to provide you with all you need to slay that giant that is facing you. That is the real power!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 15th: 1 Samuel 17:1-18:4; John 8:21-30; Psalm 111:1-10; and Proverbs 15:11

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 15th: John 8:21-30; Psalm 111:1-10; and Proverbs 15:11

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PLEASING GOD! – 1 Samuel 15:22 Devotional

by | May 14, 2024 | 1 Samuel

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PLEASING GOD​​!

1 Samuel 15:22 – Devotional

1 Samuel 15:22

“Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.“

During our 62 years of marriage, I found great joy in doing things that would delight my sweet wife. Joyce enjoyed the typical gifts such as flowers or candy, but that was not what brought her true delight. What brought her the greatest delight was when I would straighten up around my area.

Yep! You guessed it … I have a tendency to create messes! It seems like I always have the notion that I may need something someday, so I just add it to the ever-growing pile of things on my desk or near my chair. Later, as I gaze at a particular item, I wonder why in the world I ever saved it. Joyce was right!

In those times when I bite the bullet and cleaned up my work area, it delighted her. I only wish she were still here so I could try to delight her once again!

In today’s Scripture we read about what delights the Lord. It is not in what we try to give Him of our worldly possessions, but His delight is in our obedience to His Word. When God says it, we need to believe it and do it, then continue doing it! Commit to pleasing Him!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 14th: 1 Samuel 15:1-16:23; John 8:1-20; Psalm 110:1-7; and Proverbs 15:8-10

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 14th: John 8:1-20; Psalm 110:1-7; and Proverbs 15:8-10

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ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE! – Psalm 107:8 Devotional

by | May 13, 2024 | Psalm

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ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE​​!

Psalm 107:8 – Devotional

Psalm 107:8

“Oh, that people would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!“

Even God’s faithful servants can lack an attitude of gratitude. My wife Joyce and I once felt led to assist a returned missionary family by providing funds for the wife to take some necessary classes so she could work as a registered nurse. It was a sacrifice on our part, but we did it joyfully. I am sad to say that there was never an expression of gratitude shown by that family.

We felt let down, but at the same time it taught us a lesson about how we are to appreciate what the Lord does for us. How many times do we receive blessing after blessing from the Lord without expressing our…ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE?

There are many actions we take that may or may not be appreciated by those for whom we have assisted. The important thing is that we must act as pleasing to the Lord rather than to please another person.

Take time to evaluate how you respond to the kindness shown to you by someone else. We demonstrate a lack of gratitude when we are guilty of forgetting to thank others for what they do for us. SHOW GRATITUDE !

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 13th: 1 Samuel 14:1-52; John 7:31-53; Psalm 109:1-31; and Proverbs 15:5-7

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 13th: John 7:31-53; Psalm 109:1-31; and Proverbs 15:5-7

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THE GREAT I AM! – Isaiah 41:10 Devotional

by | May 12, 2024 | Isaiah

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THE GREAT I AM!

Isaiah 41:10 – Devotional

Isaiah 41:10

“Fear thou not; for I AM with thee: be not dismayed; for I AM thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.“

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “The Great I AM!” by clicking above on the play button.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 12th: 1 Samuel 12:1-13:23; John 7:1-30; Psalm 108:1-13; and Proverbs 15:4

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 12th: John 7:1-30; Psalm 108:1-13; and Proverbs 15:4

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