THE FRUIT OF FAITH​! – Romans 5:1 Devotional

by | Apr 27, 2025 | Romans

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THE FRUIT OF FAITH!

Romans 5:1 – Devotional

Romans 5:1

“Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “The Fruit Of Faith,” and to the prayer by Pastor Cecil by clicking above on the play button.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 27th: Judges 7:1-8:17, Luke 23:13-43, Psalm 97:1-98:9, and Proverbs 14:7-8

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April 27th: Luke 23:13-43, Psalm 97:1-98:9, and Proverbs 14:7-8

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LET THE LORD HAVE CONTROL​! – Proverbs 3:5-6 Devotional

by | Apr 26, 2025 | Proverbs

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LET THE LORD HAVE CONTROL!

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Devotional

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart instead of leaning on your own understanding. In all your ways give the Lord the credit and He will direct your paths.”

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 26th: Judges 6:1-40, Luke 22:54-23:12, Psalm 95:1-96:13, and Proverbs 14:5-6

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April 26th: Luke 22:54-23:12, Psalm 95:1-96:13, and Proverbs 14:5-6

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DRAW ME NEARER! – Luke 15:19-20 Devotional

by | Apr 25, 2025 | Luke

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DRAW ME NEARER​​​!

Luke 15:19-20 – Devotional

Luke 15:19-20

“So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.“

One of my most pleasurable jobs as a pastor is helping families restore broken relationships. I once was called upon to officiate at a funeral service. The son of the deceased told me that he had not spoken to his sister for years and wanted me to reconcile them before the service. Right! Just like that!

Less than an hour before the service I met with the two and their families. Each of them had children, spouses and others on their side. This son and his family were on one side of the aisle and his sister and her family on the other side. I had prayed for just the right words. I just started reading a Scripture. To this day cannot recall what I used. I had just finished reading when the brother stood and walked across the aisle and hugged his sister. The two families merged with great joy.

Fanny J. Crosby lived from 1820 to 1915. This remarkable lady never let problems keep her away from the Lord. Her blindness as an infant meant that she spent her entire life without physical sight, but was blessed with a keen spiritual sight.

When she was only eight years old she wrote the following poem: Oh, what a happy child I am, although I cannot see! I am resolved that in this world contented I will be! How many blessings I enjoy that other people do not! So weep or sigh because I am blind, I cannot – nor I will not.

The hymn, Draw Me Nearer, that she wrote expresses her desire to draw nearer to her blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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Draw Me Nearer

I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, And it told Thy love to me; But I long to rise in the arms of faith And be closer drawn to Thee.

Refrain: Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died; Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord, To Thy precious, bleeding side.

Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, By the power of grace divine; Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, And my will be lost in Thine.

Refrain: Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died; Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord, To Thy precious, bleeding side.

Oh, the pure delight of a single hour, That before Thy throne I spend, When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend!

Refrain: Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died; Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord, To Thy precious, bleeding side.

There are depths of love that I cannot know, Till I cross the narrow sea; There are heights of joy that I may not reach, Till I rest in peace with Thee.

Refrain: Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died; Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord, To Thy precious, bleeding side.

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You can go to https://gloryscapes.com/drawmenearer/ to watch the Draw Me Nearer video devotional.

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

April 25th: Judges 4:1-5:31, Luke 22:35-53, Psalm 94:1-23, and Proverbs 14:3-4

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April 25th: Luke 22:35-53, Psalm 94:1-23, and Proverbs 14:3-4

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BOLD YET MEEK​​​​! – 1 Peter 3:15 Devotional

by | Apr 24, 2025 | 1 Peter

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BOLD YET MEEK​​​​!

1 Peter 3:15 – Devotional

1 Peter 3:15

“Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and always be ready to answer anyone who asks for a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.”

Everyone encounters unexpected emergencies in their daily life. As believers we are expected to react in a more positive way than unbelievers. The reason for our positive outlook is that we that our future in eternity with the Lord is assured. Without a firm spiritual foundation that is based on the truth of God’s Word, we will find ourselves adrift in the sea of confusion.

There is another aspect of preparedness that I want to briefly touch upon today. “BE PREPARED TO BE MEEK!” We prepare to be meek by yielding to the work of the Holy Spirit in our life. Not our will; but the Lord’s will that is all important!

God has called us to be His witnesses and spread the gospel around the world, but we are told to be wise in the manner in which we share the message. Notice that this passage mentions that sharing must be done with “…meekness and fear.”

To me, this meekness and fear implies that we be sensitive to those open hearts which are around us. We must also witness to the lost by the life we live as much, or even more than the words we speak. As the old railroad crossing signs said: STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN, then proceed with caution as we share.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 24th: Judges 2:11-3:31, Luke 22:14-34, Psalm 92:1-93:5, and Proverbs 14:1-2

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April 24th: Luke 22:14-34, Psalm 92:1-93:5, and Proverbs 14:1-2

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BELIEVING AND DOING​​​​! – Genesis 15:6 Devotional

by | Apr 23, 2025 | Genesis

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BELIEVING AND DOING​​​​!

Genesis 15:6 – Devotional

Genesis 15:6

“Abraham believed in the LORD and the LORD credited it to Abraham as righteousness.”

I have been spending some of my Bible reading time in the Book of James. It is a “rubber meets the road” book that challenges the reader to act on faith, not just give lip service.

It reminds me of the adage that we used to hear; “Your actions speak so loud I can’t hear a word you are saying.” Wow! That is still just as powerful as I read it once again as it was the first time I heard it!

It reminds me that our actions are continually under scrutiny. The closer we walk with the Lord the closer people will watch to see if our walk matches our talk. It is sad to say that even in some believer’s lives there is a huge gap between what they preach and what they practice!

I do not want today’s Daily-E-Votional to be a bashing of believers session. I want to remind us that at all times and in all ways we are reflecting the image of what a Christian should be. Believing and doing should mesh together as one!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

April 23rd: Judges 1:1-2:9, Luke 21:29-22:13, Psalm 90:1-91:16, and Proverbs 13:24-25

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April 23rd: Luke 21:29-22:13, Psalm 90:1-91:16, and Proverbs 13:24-25

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