GOD’S DEPENDABLE PEOPLE! – Isaiah 29:13 Devotional

by | Feb 20, 2025 | Isaiah

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GOD’S DEPENDABLE PEOPLE!

Isaiah 29:13 – Devotional

Isaiah 29:13

“These people come near to Me with their mouth and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is made up only of rules taught by men.”

It seems that in our modern world, people are searching for someone who will be faithful regardless of the circumstances. It seems that such dependable people are becoming harder and harder to find.

If that is true for our relationships, think about what God is confronted with. Sadly God has many wishy-washy believers who are more interested in their own welfare than in faithfully serving Him. Their attitude seems to be: “What’s in it for me?”

In today’s Scripture, Isaiah, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit writes about such double-minded people. They talk a good talk, but when it comes to putting their life on the line for the Lord, they fall short.

God wants followers who are willing to put their life on the line. A few days before the family was arrested by the Gestapo for hiding Jews, Corrie Ten Boom’s father commented; “If I am arrested for working to rescue God’s people, I would count it an honor.” That is the kind of reality I want in my life!

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

February 20th: Leviticus 9:7-10:20, Mark 4:26-5:20, Psalm 37:29-40, and Proverbs 10:6-7

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 20th: Mark 4:26-5:20, Psalm 37:29-40, and Proverbs 10:6-7

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OUR REAL HOME! – 2 Corinthians 5:1 Devotional

by | Feb 19, 2025 | 2 Corinthians

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OUR REAL HOME!

2 Corinthians 5:1 – Devotional

2 Corinthians 5:1

“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”

I think it is safe to say that most of us have had close calls with death. I have listened to stories of deep sea fishermen and pilots that made me wonder how they escaped death. Even those who are the most cautious about taking risks can recall a near miss. My past experience in law enforcement and the military at times brought me close to eternity.

The apostle Paul was a tent-maker by trade. I can almost visualize his calloused fingers and hands. In today’s Scripture, Paul uses his profession as a tent-maker to illustrate a spiritual truth: This human body of ours is not going to survive. There are those who try to reverse the aging process in various ways, but nothing is going to keep us from coming to the end of our life and entering eternity.

It is sad that most of us spend too much time and effort on things that will pass away. By spending so much time on earthly things, we neglect the things that really count—those things that have eternal value. Receiving Christ as our personal Savior is vital to prepare for eternity. Spending time with God in prayer and reading His Word will prepare us for that heavenly home that will never pass away. Which home are you spending your time and effort to build?

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

February 19th: Leviticus 7:28-9:6, Mark 3:31-4:25, Psalm 37:12-28, and Proverbs 10:5

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 19th: Mark 3:31-4:25, Psalm 37:12-28, and Proverbs 10:5

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GOD’S PLANS FOR US! – 2 John 1:6 Devotional

by | Feb 18, 2025 | 2 John

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GOD’S PLANS FOR US!

2 John 1:6 – Devotional

2 John 1:6

“And this is love, that we walk after His commandments. This is the commandment, that, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.”

I can still recall the delight we had in watching our children take their first steps. There had been a period of days or even weeks when they stood beside a chair or when Joyce or I would hold onto them.

Then came that first faltering, even terrifying, first step into the unknown. They seemed to know that they were designed to be able to walk. As I write these words I am aware that there are those who through accident or lack of physical development have not been able to walk in the same way as others.

It is incredible that God has endowed those who trust in Him to develop other skills that at times make them more effective witnesses for Him than if they had the full use of their extremities.

God wants each of us to serve Him in a way that is unique to the way we find ourselves to be. Rather than trying to be like others, we need to be what God plans for us to be. Take time to ask Him what His plans are for you!

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

February 18th: Leviticus 6:1-7:27, Mark 3:7-30, Psalm 37:1-11, and Proverbs 10:3-4

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 18th: Mark 3:7-30, Psalm 37:1-11, and Proverbs 10:3-4

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OPEN OUR EYES LORD! – 2 Kings 6:17 Devotional

by | Feb 17, 2025 | 2 Kings

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OPEN OUR EYES LORD!

2 Kings 6:17 – Devotional

2 Kings 6:17

“And Elisha prayed, and said, ‘Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.’ Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”

I have worn glasses for as long as I can recall. As a matter of fact I have separate glasses just for using the computer. If I forget and wear the wrong glasses my vision is blurry and it takes a few minutes to correct my mistake.

Spiritually it is critical that we have the eyes to perceive the Word of God in a manner that will keep us focused on the goal of being faithful servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.

There are many things that will keep our vision blocked. One of the hindrances is fear of the unknown. We do not know what the future holds so we fret and stew about what might happen instead of simply trusting in the Lord to direct us.

Elisha was able to see what his servant could not see. We need to trust the Lord whether or not we are able to see the host of heaven around us. All we need to do is ask the Lord to show us what He wants us to see!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

February 17th: Leviticus 4:1-5:19, Mark 2:13-3:6, Psalm 36:1-12, and Proverbs 10:1-2

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 17th: Mark 2:13-3:6, Psalm 36:1-12, and Proverbs 10:1-2

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SATAN’S METHOD! – 1 John 1:9-10 Devotional

by | Feb 16, 2025 | 1 John

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SATAN’S METHOD!

1 John 1:9-10 – Devotional

1 John 1:9-10

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

February 16th: Leviticus 1:1-3:17, Mark 1:29-2:12, Psalm 35:17-28, and Proverbs 9:13-18

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 16th: Mark 1:29-2:12, Psalm 35:17-28, and Proverbs 9:13-18

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