JESUS IS OUR PROTECTION! – Psalm 23:4 Devotional

by | Dec 21, 2024 | Psalm

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JESUS IS OUR PROTECTION!

Psalm 23:4 – Devotional

Psalm 23:4

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Jesus Is Our Protection!” 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 21st: Zechariah 1:1-21, Revelation 12:1-17, Psalm 140:1-13, and Proverbs 30:17

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 21st: Revelation 12:1-17, Psalm 140:1-13, and Proverbs 30:17

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SILENT NIGHT! – Luke 2:2-10 Devotional

by | Dec 20, 2024 | Luke

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SILENT NIGHT​​​!

Luke 2:2-10​ – Devotional

Luke 2:2-10

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.’

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Several years ago our church had finished a wonderful Christmas Eve service. Earlier there had been candles placed inside white lunch bags that lined the driveway leading to the church.

Joyce and I had volunteered to extinguish the candles after everyone had left. It had snowed a few days earlier and there were still a few inches on the ground. The temperature was below freezing when we crunched through the snow to the far end of the driveway. It was so quiet and beautiful that we were moved in our spirit with the beauty of God’s creation and the carol Silent Night.

The words of this well loved carol were written in 1818 by Josef Mohr after he had seen a play about the birth of Jesus. He was in a reflective mood and walked to a hill overlooking his village in the Austrian Alps. The view of the snow covering the village reminded him of a poem he had written a few years earlier. The poem was about the night the angel announced the birth of Jesus.

The next day he took the words of his poem to Franz Gruber, who had just composed a melody. He re-worked the melody to match the words to the poem Mohr had written and our beloved carol, “Silent Night” was born.

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SILENT NIGHT

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth

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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

December 20th: Haggai 1:1-2:23, Revelation 11:1-19, Psalm 139:1-24, and Proverbs 30:15-16

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 20th: Revelation 11:1-19, Psalm 139:1-24, and Proverbs 30:15-16

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WHAT GOD REQUIRES! – Micah 6:8 Devotional

by | Dec 19, 2024 | Micah

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WHAT GOD REQUIRES​!

Micah 6:8 – Devotional

Micah 6:8

He has shown you, what is good; and what the LORD requires of you, just to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.

Over the years I have counseled scores of individuals and preached to many and assorted congregations. Yet I always fear that many who may be listening are not really hearing. The words go out but all too often they are filtered through ears that are tuned to hear only what they want to hear.

I have to be honest and confess that this used to concern me. I felt it was my responsibility for the hearers to grasp what I was saying. This erroneous attitude left me weary and worn. Sadly, there have been many who refused to heed my words, and the Holy Spirit’s appeal.

Through Bible study and prayer I have come to realize that my responsibility is to share the truth the Lord reveals to me, in the simplest manner possible, and then leave the results up to Him.

What is God laying upon your heart to do for Him? Rather than try to get away from the Lord’s call, spend time in prayer and Bible study. Allow the Lord to lead and guide you to a fulfilling life of service for Him!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 19th: Zephaniah 1:1-3:20, Revelation 10:1-11, Psalm 138:1-8, and Proverbs 30:11-14

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 19th: Revelation 10:1-11, Psalm 138:1-8, and Proverbs 30:11-14

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WAIT FOR GOD’S TIMING! – Deuteronomy 23:24 Devotional

by | Dec 18, 2024 | Deuteronomy

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WAIT FOR GOD’S TIMING​!

Deuteronomy 23:24 – Devotional

Deuteronomy 23:24

When you come into your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes at your pleasure, but you shall not put any in your container.

Years ago when my boyhood friend and I invaded our neighbor’s vineyard we had no idea there was Scripture that seemed to permit us to eat the grapes. All we knew was that there were Concord grapes that were begging for us to eat them. The problem was that we often picked them before they were ripe. The consequence was the green grapes made us sick.

Many times in our life we run ahead of God and try to pick spiritual “grapes” before they are ripe. God’s timing is always so much better than ours. He knows the heart of each individual.

One day I spoke with a widow in a cemetery who was sobbing pitifully. She shared with me that someone had stolen flowers from her husband’s grave and had also taken the grave marker. All I could do was listen to her and pray for her. We eventually were able to replace the grave marker.

God knows when the timing is right. We need to watch carefully for the season to progress and the fruit become ripe. We need to always be ready to glean in the Lord’s vineyard. He will bring the increase.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 18th: Habakkuk 1:1-3:19, Revelation 9:1-21, Psalm 137:1-9, and Proverbs 30:10

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 18th: Revelation 9:1-21, Psalm 137:1-9, and Proverbs 30:10

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GOD’S LOVING DISCIPLINE! – Hebrews 12:6 Devotional

by | Dec 17, 2024 | Hebrews

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GOD’S LOVING DISCIPLINE​!

Hebrews 12:6 – Devotional

Hebrews 12:6

For the LORD disciplines those He loves, and He punishes each one He accepts as His child.

I did not consider myself to be an abused child even though there were times when it was much easier to stand than to try sitting on my “seat of discipline”—if you get my drift. Let’s face it—my bottom was sore from the spanking. Did the discipline mean my parents did not love me? Not on your life! They loved me enough to not allow me to continue an action that was wrong.

I recall as a Juvenile Probation officer being called to pick up a 15 year old girl that had been arrested and take her home. My wife Joyce and I met the police and had her in the back seat of the car as we drove her home. I mentioned that her dad would no doubt discipline her when she got home. She stunned us with this statement: “My dad doesn’t love enough to discipline me!”

Sometimes God brings His judgment upon those who violate His commands. Does that mean that He does not love us? Not on your life! As a matter of fact it is proof that He loves us enough to discipline. His discipline is proof of His love!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 17th: Nahum 1:1-3:19, Revelation 8:1-13, Psalm 136:1-26, and Proverbs 30:7-9

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 17th: Revelation 8:1-13, Psalm 136:1-26, and Proverbs 30:7-9

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