USE ME LORD! – 2 Timothy 4:2 Devotional

by | Mar 31, 2025 | 2 Timothy

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USE ME LORD!

2 Timothy 4:2 – Devotional

2 Timothy 4:2

“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.”

Sometimes God uses dire circumstances as a means of ministry. A missionary was rushed to a hospital with a ruptured appendix. While recuperating in a two-bed room, he was able to share a witness with his roommate in the other bed and lead him to the Lord.

During the cold war years there were many Christians who were imprisoned due to their belief in Jesus Christ. Rather than collapsing in a heap and feeling sorry for themselves, many used prison as an opportunity to preach the gospel.

In my own life I have endured occasional tests and trials. As I surrendered each situation to the Lord, He opened doors of ministry that could never have opened in any other way. It is not necessary for us to be perfect before He can use us—just forgiven. It is not necessary for us to complete a course of study to be used—just available. It is not necessary for us to be of a certain age to be used—just willing.

You may be enduring trials and tests right now. Please do not allow what you are experiencing to paralyze you from being used. Step forward and volunteer to serve in God’s army. Neither age nor physical limitations will disqualify. “God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called.”

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

March 31st: Deuteronomy 16:1-17:20, Luke 9:7-27, Psalm 72:1-20, and Proverbs 12:8-9

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New Testament Scripture & Prayer

March 31st: Luke 9:7-27, Psalm 72:1-20, and Proverbs 12:8-9

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THE LORD’S DAY​! – Psalm 118:24​ Devotional

by | Mar 30, 2025 | Psalm

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THE LORD’S DAY​!

Psalm 118:24​ – Devotional

Psalm 118:24

“This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

March 30th: Deuteronomy 13:1-15:23, Luke 8:40-9:6, Psalm 71:1-24, and Proverbs 12:5-7

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New Testament Scripture & Prayer

March 30th: Luke 8:40-9:6, Psalm 71:1-24, and Proverbs 12:5-7

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A PLACE OF PROTECTION​! – Psalm 91:1​ Devotional

by | Mar 29, 2025 | Psalm

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A PLACE OF PROTECTION​!

Psalm 91:1​ – Devotional

Psalm 91:1

“Those who reside in the protection of the Most High God will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty Himself.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

March 29th: Deuteronomy 11:1-12:32, Luke 8:22-39, Psalm 70:1-5, and Proverbs 12:4

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New Testament Scripture & Prayer

March 29th: Luke 8:22-39, Psalm 70:1-5, and Proverbs 12:4

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BENEATH THE CROSS OF JESUS! – 1 Corinthians 1:18 Devotional

by | Mar 28, 2025 | 1 Corinthians

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BENEATH THE CROSS OF JESUS!

1 Corinthians 1:18 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 1:18

“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”

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The second verse of the hymn, Beneath the Cross of Jesus says, “Upon that cross of Jesus mine eye at times can see the very dying form of One who suffered there for me; and from my stricken heart with tears two wonders I confess: the wonders of redeeming love and my unworthiness.”

Here are all the lyrics for verses 1 and 3:

Beneath the cross of Jesus
I fain would take my stand,
the shadow of a mighty Rock
within a weary land;
a home within the wilderness,
a rest upon the way,
from the burning of the noontide heat
and the burden of the day.

I take, O cross, thy shadow
for my abiding place:
I ask no other sunshine than
the sunshine of his face;
content to let the world go by,
to know no gain nor loss;
my sinful self my only shame,
my glory all the cross.

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You can enjoy this week’s free inspirational video, “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” from GloryScapes.com by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/beneaththecrossofjesus2/

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

March 28th: Deuteronomy 9:1-10:22, Luke 8:4-21, Psalm 69:19-36, and Proverbs 12:2-3

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New Testament Scripture & Prayer

March 28th: Luke 8:4-21, Psalm 69:19-36, and Proverbs 12:2-3

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AUTHENTIC WISDOM! – Proverbs 10:23 Devotional

by | Mar 27, 2025 | Proverbs

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AUTHENTIC WISDOM!

Proverbs 10:23 – Devotional

Proverbs 10:23

“It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.”

“He thinks he’s such a wise guy!” Most of us have heard this expression to describe a person who behaves in a thoughtless manner while seemingly thinking it does not matter how his actions may adversely affect others.

The older I get, the more sensitive I become to how easy it is to cause pain to those around us. Our words or even expressions may turn someone’s day on its end and crush their spirit.

As faithful followers of the Lord Jesus Christ we should make it our aim to build others up rather than leave them feeling crushed and in despair. I know from personal experience what it is like to be taunted and rejected. As a counselor I discovered that many, if not most people that we come in contact with throughout the day are dealing with feelings of inadequacy.

As followers of Jesus we should make it our aim to build others up rather than tearing them down. We should make it our primary aim to encourage the disappointed and lift the fallen in spirit. Authentic wisdom is to share the Real Hope of the world which is Jesus and His saving blood to give us eternal salvation!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

March 27th: Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20, Luke 7:36-8:3, Psalm 69:1-18, and Proverbs 12:1

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New Testament Scripture & Prayer

March 27th: Luke 7:36-8:3, Psalm 69:1-18, and Proverbs 12:1

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