REAL LIFE! – James 4:14 Devotional

by | Dec 31, 2024 | James

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REAL LIFE​!

James 4:14 – Devotional

James 4:14

We are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

I survived another Christmas with only a few pangs. At this season I always recall being with my wife Joyce and our family on Christmas as being a very special day. Joyce and I spent every Christmas together except in 1966 when I was on a remote assignment in St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada.

During that Christmas season I was broken up by one song lyric that went; “I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams.” The year 2016 was my first Christmas without Joyce, but her first Christmas with Jesus. SHE HAD A BETTER CELEBRATION THAN I DID!

I recall the days before Joyce went to be with the Lord. Joyce had just been placed on Hospice Care due to her dementia. She was in a hospital bed in our living room. I was not sure if she understood about her condition, but I spent hours beside her bed holding her hand and sharing my love with her.

When my precious wife took her last breath it was her entry into everlasting life. No more confusion or pain for my sweetheart. She received the reward of eternal life — IT IS REAL LIFE BEYOND OUR IMAGINATION. I can hardly wait!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 31st: Malachi 3:1-4:6, Revelation 22:1-21, Psalm 150:1-6, and Proverbs 31:25-3

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 31st: Revelation 22:1-21, Psalm 150:1-6, and Proverbs 31:25-3

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PAY ATTENTION! – Revelation 3:2 Devotional

by | Dec 30, 2024 | Revelation

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PAY ATTENTION​!

Revelation 3:2 – Devotional

Revelation 3:2

Pay attention and strengthen the things that you still have, that are about to die, for I find your works imperfect in the sight of God.

Several years ago my wife Joyce and I were stopped at a traffic light when we saw our newspaper delivery man about to enter the intersection. He saw us and waved just as he was entering the intersection. Joyce and I both immediately shouted, “Watch Out!”

Naturally he could not hear us. What we saw, and that he failed to see because he was waving to us, was a stopped vehicle just ahead of him. There was a crunch of metal as he collided with the other car. He was not traveling very fast so there were no injuries.

That particular mishap has always reminded me that it is vital to keep our attention on what is going on around us. In today’s Scripture we have the warning from the Lord to be watchful and to strengthen the spiritual things that will count for eternity.

As we read the messages the Lord gives in Revelation 2 & 3 to each of the seven churches, it is interesting that He says He knows their works. That is just as true for us today as it was for the churches in that day. Here is our question: Are we paying attention to God’s Word?

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 30th: Malachi 1:1-2:17, Revelation 21:1-27, Psalm 149:1-9, and Proverbs 31:10-24

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 30th: Revelation 21:1-27, Psalm 149:1-9, and Proverbs 31:10-24

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ETERNAL LOVE​! – John 3:16-17 Devotional

by | Dec 29, 2024 | John

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ETERNAL LOVE​!

John 3:16-17 – Devotional

John 3:16-17

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Eternal Love!” 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

December 29th: Zechariah 14:1-21, Revelation 20:1-15, Psalm 148:1-14, and Proverbs 31:8-9

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 29th: Revelation 20:1-15, Psalm 148:1-14, and Proverbs 31:8-9

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BE KIND IN AN UNKIND WORLD! – Ephesians 4:31-32 Devotional

by | Dec 28, 2024 | Ephesians

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BE KIND IN AN UNKIND WORLD!

Ephesians 4:31-32 – Devotional

Ephesians 4:31-32

“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Be Kind In An Unkind World!” 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

December 28th: Zechariah 12:1-13:9, Revelation 19:1-21, Psalm 147:1-20, and Proverbs 31:1-7

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 28th: Revelation 19:1-21, Psalm 147:1-20, and Proverbs 31:1-7

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GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN! – Luke 2:16-18 Devotional

by | Dec 27, 2024 | Luke

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GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN​​​!

Luke 2:16-18​ – Devotional

Luke 2:16-18

“. . . They . . . found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.”

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A well-produced, short, animated “Christmas movie” is The Very First Noel and features the voice of Andy Griffith narrating. At one point in the video, the shepherds exclaim in excitement, “Who ever thought we’d be invited? . . . We’ll tell it here, we’ll tell it there, we’ll tell it everywhere . . . “ May we be as excited to accept the invitation and proclaim our Savior’s birth.

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Go Tell It On the Mountain

Over silent flocks by night,
Behold throughout the heavens,
There shone a holy light:
Go, Tell It On The Mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, Tell It On The Mountain
That Jesus Christ is born.

The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo! above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our Savior’s birth:
Go, Tell It On The Mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, Tell It On The Mountain
That Jesus Christ is born.

Down in a lowly manger
Our humble Christ was born
And God send us salvation,
That blessed Christmas morn:
Go, Tell It On The Mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, Tell It On The Mountain
That Jesus Christ is born.

When I am a seeker,
I seek both night and day;
I seek the Lord to help me,
And He shows me the way:
Go, Tell It On The Mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, Tell It On The Mountain
That Jesus Christ is born.

He made me a watchman
Upon the city wall,
And if I am a Christian,
I am the least of all.
Go, Tell It On The Mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, Tell It On The Mountain
That Jesus Christ is born.

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You can enjoy this week’s energetic inspirational video, “Go Tell It On The Mountain” by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/gotellitonthemountain/

Happy New Year!

– – – Pastor Cecil

 

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 27th: Zechariah 10:1-11-17, Revelation 11:1-19, Psalm 146:1-10, and Proverbs 30:33

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 27th: Revelation 11:1-19, Psalm 146:1-10, and Proverbs 30:33

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