DO’S AND DON’TS! – 1 Thessalonians 5:17-22 Devotional

by | Sep 10, 2024 | 1 Thessalonians

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DO’S AND DON’TS!

1 Thessalonians 5:17-22 – Devotional

1 Thessalonians 5:17-22

“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesy. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil.”

Paul challenged the church at Thessalonica, as well as for all of us, to live a life that separates us from the rest of the world. We are not to blend in and become a part of, but rather we are to stand up and stand out for Christ!

Paul lists three things we are not to do: 1. Quench not the Spirit. 2. Despise not prophesy. 3. Abstain from all appearance of evil. How well are we doing in this regard? Let’s take time to evaluate our conduct in light of this admonition.

There are five positive qualities that Paul encourages us to pursue: 1. Rejoice evermore. 2. Pray without ceasing. 3. In everything give thanks. 4. Prove all things. 5. Hold fast that which is good.

I encourage each of us to spend time honestly evaluating our life to determine these; do’s and don’ts. It will become a blessing to ourselves as well as to those around us.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 10th: Isaiah 6:1-7:25, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, Psalm 54:1-7, and Proverbs 23:1-3

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 10th: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, Psalm 54:1-7, and Proverbs 23:1-3

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TRUST IN THE LORD! – Jeremiah 17:7-8 Devotional

by | Sep 9, 2024 | Jeremiah

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TRUST IN THE LORD​​​​​​!

Jeremiah 17:7-8 – Devotional

Jeremiah 17:7-8

“Blessed is the man that trusts in the LORD. He will be like a tree planted by the waters, that spreads out her roots by the river, and shall not fear when heat comes, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not worry in the year of drought, and shall not cease from yielding fruit.”

When I was a boy our family occasionally made a trip across country to visit relatives. Cars in that day did not have air conditioned luxury and the radiators at times became over-heated. We sometimes were forced to pull over and wait in the hot sun until the heat gauge indicated it was safe to continue.

I think I am safe in saying that we all experience times when the intense heat wave of adversity sweeps in with a vengeance. It may strike with such force that it almost takes our breath away. You may even be experiencing such a time of trial right at this very moment.

As a fellow believer who walks in the heat of this crazy world, I want to share that we can find life giving shade in the shadow of the Almighty! As we trust in the Lord with all of our hearts, He will cause the heat of adversity to produce a bountiful crop of righteousness. TRUST IN THE LORD!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 9th: Isaiah 3:1-5:30, 2 Corinthians 11:1-15, Psalm 53:1-6, and Proverbs 22:28-29

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 9th: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15, Psalm 53:1-6, and Proverbs 22:28-29

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GOD’S PURPOSE FOR HIS WORD! – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Devotional

by | Sep 8, 2024 | 2 Timothy

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GOD’S PURPOSE FOR HIS WORD!

2 Timothy 3:16-17 – Devotional

2 Timothy 3:16-17

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 8th: Isaiah 1:1-2:22, 2 Corinthians 10:1-18, Psalm 52:1-9, and Proverbs 22:26-27

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 8th: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18, Psalm 52:1-9, and Proverbs 22:26-27

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WORKS OF THE FLESH! – Galatians 5:19-20 Devotional

by | Sep 7, 2024 | Galatians

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WORKS OF THE FLESH!

Galatians 5:19-20 – Devotional

Galatians 5:19-20

“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Works of the Flesh!” 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

September 7th: Song of Songs 5:1-8:14, 2 Corinthians 9:1-15, Psalm 51:1-19, and Proverbs 22:24-25

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 7th: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15, Psalm 51:1-19, and Proverbs 22:24-25

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HO, EVERYONE WHO IS THIRSTY! – Isaiah 51:1-2 Devotional

by | Sep 6, 2024 | Isaiah

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HO, EVERYONE WHO IS THIRSTY!

Isaiah 51:1-2 – Devotional

Isaiah 51:1-2

“Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come buy and eat. Yes, come buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in abundance.“

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Water, water, everywhere…and not a drop to drink! Those words have probably been uttered many times by victims stranded in the middle of the ocean. The salt-laden sea seems to mock them – they are surrounded by water, but it would be poison to their system to drink it.

Lucy Jane Rider Meyer wrote the words of today’s hymn. She was born on a Vermont farm in 1849. Lucy was a teacher and not only founded many high schools, but went on to teach chemistry at McKendree College, a school for freed blacks in North Carolina. She was one of the first female professors.

What a refreshing thought that a brilliant professor was able to use the Word of God to bring music to the thirsty human soul. Oh, that we had more brave educators who would be willing to put their reputations on the line for the things of God. I thirst for that!

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HO, EVERYONE WHO IS THIRSTY

Ho! Everyone that is thirsty in spirit, Ho! Everyone that is weary and sad; Come to the fountain, there’s fullness in Jesus, All that you’re longing for; come and be glad!

Refrain: I will pour water on him that is thirsty,
I will pour floods upon the dry ground;
Open your hearts for the gifts I am bringing;
While you are seeking Me, I will be found.

Child of the world, are you tired of your bondage? Weary of earth’s joys, so false, so untrue? Thirsting for God and His fullness of blessing? List’ to the promise, a message for you!

Refrain: I will pour water on him that is thirsty,
I will pour floods upon the dry ground;
Open your hearts for the gifts I am bringing;
While you are seeking Me, I will be found.

Child of the kingdom, be filled with the Spirit! Nothing but “fullness” thy longing can meet; ‘Tis the enduement for life and for service; Thine is the promise, so certain, so sweet.

Refrain: I will pour water on him that is thirsty,
I will pour floods upon the dry ground;
Open your hearts for the gifts I am bringing;
While you are seeking Me, I will be found.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 6th: Song of Songs 1:1-4:16, 2 Corinthians 8:16-24, Psalm 50:1-23, and Proverbs 22:22-23

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 6th: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24, Psalm 50:1-23, and Proverbs 22:22-23

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