OUR LORD LOVES US ENOUGH! – Colossians 3:17 Devotional

by | Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians

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OUR LORD LOVES US ENOUGH!

Colossians 3:17 – Devotional

Colossians 3:17

“Let whatever you do in word or deed; do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.“

I was a boy during a time when love and discipline went hand in hand. I received my share of spankings, but the truth be known, I got by with many deeds for which a switch was deserved.

That sounds weird in a day and age when discipline is considered an evil deed and the result is disorder, conflict, and chaos. We humans have a strange habit of going to extremes. From too much to too little we are prone to err.

One of the ways to keep discipline in proper order is to spend time in prayer, before, during and after discipline. The broken hearted prayer of a parent about to dispense discipline will often have a greater effect than the discipline itself.

When we do everything for the Lord, we place ourselves in His loving hands and allow Him to guide us in our actions. I recall once again the words of a juvenile offender under my supervision: “My dad doesn’t love me enough to discipline me.” As we stand before the Lord who died for our sins we can say with complete confidence; “OUR LORD LOVES US ENOUGH!”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for March 28th:

      • Deuteronomy 9:1-10:22
      • Luke 8:4-21
      • Psalm 69:15-36
      • Proverbs 12:2-3

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for March 28th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for March 28th:

      • Luke 8:4-21
      • Psalm 69:15-36
      • Proverbs 12:2-3

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

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GET SMART! – Proverbs 18:15 Devotional

by | Mar 27, 2023 | Proverbs

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GET SMART!

Proverbs 18:15 – Devotional

Proverbs 18:15

“The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise is always open to seek more knowledge.“

My mom always said I was a handful when I was a boy. That is so hard to believe since I am such a meek and mild adult. Choke! Choke! Let me be quick to say that I was not evil, just full of life and always on the go. In frustration mom would often make me sit on a stool in the living room without making a sound.

I recall her saying that within a few minutes on that stool I was ready to explode. I was like the little boy who, enduring the same punishment, finally told his mother that may be sitting down on the outside, but he was standing up on the inside!

Years ago I memorized a passage of scripture that has meant much to me across the days of my life. It is Jeremiah 17:9: “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?” The answer is that it is God who knows our heart inside and outside.

When we have the spiritual ears to “hear” what God says in His Word and apply it to our life, only then are we ready to do His will, His way, and in His time. That is like opening the ears of our spiritual hearts and responding when He calls.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for March 27th:

      • Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20
      • Luke 7:36-8:3
      • Psalm 69:1-14
      • Proverbs 12:1

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for March 27th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for March 27th:

      • Luke 7:36-8:3
      • Psalm 69:1-14
      • Proverbs 12:1

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

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YOUR ONE AND ONLY! – Deuteronomy 5:7 Devotional

by | Mar 26, 2023 | Deuteronomy

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YOUR ONE AND ONLY!

Deuteronomy 5:7 –  Devotional

Deuteronomy 5:7

“You shall have no other gods before Me!”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week & 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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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

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One Year Bible Reading for March 26th:

      • Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25
      • Luke 7:11-35
      • Psalm 68:19-35
      • Proverbs 11:29-31

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for March 26th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for March 26th:

      • Luke 7:11-35
      • Psalm 68:19-35
      • Proverbs 11:29-31

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

A PLACE BEYOND IMAGINATION! – John 14:2 Devotional

by | Mar 25, 2023 | John

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A PLACE BEYOND IMAGINATION!

John 14:2 –  Devotional

John 14:2

“In My Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for March 25th:

      • Deuteronomy 4:1-49
      • Luke 6:39-7:10
      • Psalm 68:1-18
      • Proverbs 11:28

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for March 25th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for March 25th:

      • Luke 6:39-7:10
      • Psalm 68:1-18
      • Proverbs 11:28

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

THE OLD RUGGED CROSS! – Philippians 3:10-11​ Devotional

by | Mar 24, 2023 | Philippians

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THE OLD RUGGED CROSS!

Philippians 3:10-11​ – Devotional

Philippians 3:10-11

“That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.”

All too often there are those who venerate religious objects that relate to the Lord Jesus. I have heard that if all of the supposed fragments of the cross upon which Jesus was crucified were assembled they could build a large building.

God sternly warns that we are never to worship such objects but to worship only the Lord. That old rugged cross can certainly remind us of the price Jesus paid, but His suffering was not just the pain of crucifixion, but He that was totally sinless became sin for us and paid the price for our redemption.

Back in 1913, Salvation Army Officer, George Bennard passed through a trying experience. This experience caused him to reflect seriously about the significance of the cross and, in particular, what the apostle Paul meant when he spoke of by entering into the fellowship of Christ’s suffering. While contemplating on these truths, Bennard was convinced that the cross was not just a religious symbol, but rather the very heart of the gospel. He penned the words of this beloved hymn.

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THE OLD RUGGED CROSS

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain.

Refrain: So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown.

O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, has a wondrous attraction for me; for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above to bear it to dark Calvary.

Refrain: So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown.

In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, a wondrous beauty I see, for ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, to pardon and sanctify me.

Refrain: So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown.

To that old rugged cross I will ever be true, its shame and reproach gladly bear; then he’ll call me some day to my home far away, where his glory forever I’ll share.

Refrain: So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for March 24th:

      • Deuteronomy 2:1-3:29
      • Luke 6:12-38
      • Psalm 67:1-7
      • Proverbs 11:27

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for March 24th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for March 24th:

      • Luke 6:12-38
      • Psalm 67:1-7
      • Proverbs 11:27

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

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