DOUBTERS! – Luke 24:9-11 Devotional

by | Sep 25, 2024 | Luke

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DOUBTERS​​​​​​!

Luke 24:9-11 – Devotional

Luke 24:9-11

“When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.”

According to modern day dramas or musicals, the disciples were ecstatic over the news the women brought back from the empty tomb. They reported that they had seen angels and one had even seen Jesus Himself.

However, the reaction to these reports from these women was doubt. How utterly sorrowful that after all Jesus had told them about what He was going to endure and conquer, they still doubted.

Oh yes, Peter and John left to go to the tomb, but the fact that the others failed to go proves their doubt.

The apostle Thomas was not the only one who expressed doubts. There were other doubters in the crowd.

It reminds me that it is easier to doubt than to rest in the arms of faith.

Jesus repeatedly appeared to the disciples and as many as 500 at one time following His resurrection.

Why did the disciples doubt the initial reports?

I think the basic reason was they did not listen to their Lord as He spoke in person.

Why are we prone to doubt today?

I think it is the same reason. We fail to listen to what He says in His Word, the Bible!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 25th: Isaiah 45:11-48:11, Ephesians 4:1-16, Psalm 68:19-35, and Proverbs 24:3-4

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 25th: Ephesians 4:1-16, Psalm 68:19-35, and Proverbs 24:3-4

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THE FLOWER OF AFFLICTION! – Psalm 139:23-24 Devotional

by | Sep 24, 2024 | Psalm

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THE FLOWER OF AFFLICTION​​​​​​!

Psalm 119:71-72 – Devotional

Psalm 119:71-72

“It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes. The law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of coins of gold and silver.”

Across the years of my life I have experienced affliction. I know what it is to lose health, wealth and most of all precious family members who have gone to be with the Lord. Loss is a fact of humanity that will linger all through our life.

While loss is a certainty that we will encounter, how we respond to the particular afflictions is up to us. We can howl and moan, making everyone around us miserable, or we can allow the seed of affliction grow into the flower God intends for us to produce.

Jesus suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane to produce the flower of life to all who receive His gift. We need to recognize the reality that we have the privilege to spread the bouquet of His blessing with those around us.

My prayer is continually that the Lord will use me. I want the obstacles I encounter in His garden to become stepping stones leading to beautiful flowers that are produced in the midst of suffering and affliction! Walk in His garden with joy!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 24th: Isaiah 43:14-45:10, Ephesians 3:1-21, Psalm 68:1-18, and Proverbs 24:1-2

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 24th: Ephesians 3:1-21, Psalm 68:1-18, and Proverbs 24:1-2

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KNOW ME AND LEAD ME! – Psalm 139:23-24 Devotional

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Psalm

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KNOW ME AND LEAD ME​​​​​​!

Psalm 139:23-24 – Devotional

Psalm 139:23-24

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

When I was a juvenile probation officer (ages ago), I frequently asked my probationers if they knew anything about reports of their misdeeds. Their response was frequently; “Search me?” That is not the message the Psalmist intends.

The Psalmist is sincerely asking the Lord to give him a heart examination to reveal the hidden issues that would cause a conflict between him and his Lord. He even asks the Lord to test him and try him. That means turning up the heat! Ouch!

We need that openness in our own prayer life in which we yield our innermost being to the Great Heart Specialist (the Lord) who knows the thoughts and intents of our heart.

After our heart examination we are to seek the leadership of the Lord for our life. Are we doing that? Are we so committed to the Lord that we will do what He says and go where He leads? I want that for my life.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 23rd: Isaiah 41:17-43:13, Ephesians 2:1-22, Psalm 67:1-7, and Proverbs 23:29-35

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 23rd: Ephesians 2:1-22, Psalm 67:1-7, and Proverbs 23:29-35

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FORGET IT! – Philippians 3:13-14 Devotional

by | Sep 22, 2024 | Philippians

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FORGET IT!

Philippians 3:13-14 – Devotional

Philippians 3:13-14

“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 22nd: Isaiah 39:1-41:16, Ephesians 1:1-23, Psalm 66:1-20, and Proverbs 23:25-28

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 22nd: Ephesians 1:1-23, Psalm 66:1-20, and Proverbs 23:25-28

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PATIENCE! – James 1:2-4 Devotional

by | Sep 21, 2024 | James

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PATIENCE!

James 1:2-4 – Devotional

James 1:2-4

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 21st: Isaiah 37:1-38:22, Galatians 6:1-18, Psalm 65:1-13, and Proverbs 23:24

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 21st: Galatians 6:1-18, Psalm 65:1-13, and Proverbs 23:24

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