HONOR AND LOVE! – 1 Peter 2:17 Devotional

by | Jan 1, 2025 | 1 Peter

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HONOR AND LOVE!

1 Peter 2:17 – Devotional

1 Peter 2:17

Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

When I was a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, it was common to give and receive hand salutes. The lower ranking individual always saluted first, and his salute was always returned by the officer of higher rank.

When you arrived at a new duty station, one of the first things that was required was to register your automobile. This gave you access to go in and out of the base without stopping to register. A decal was placed on the windshield on the driver’s side; officers had different colored decals from enlisted personnel. When you approached the gate the guard would stand at attention and salute, and you would then return the salute as you passed through.

On one occasion my dad was visiting us from out of state and, for some reason, had used my car to go into town. He was delighted when he returned and the guard saluted him when he passed through the gate back onto the base. The guard had simply saluted the decal identifying a commissioned officer. When I asked him what he did, Dad said he returned the salute.

Military protocol requires giving honor. It is tragic that we fail to honor the God of the universe who has created all things and for whom all things were created. I personally want to give more honor to the Lord than ever before in 2025!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

January 1st: Genesis 1:1-2:25, Matthew 1:1-2:12, Psalm 1:1-6, and Proverbs 1:1-6

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

January 1st: Matthew 1:1-2:12, Psalm 1:1-6, and Proverbs 1:1-6

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REAL LIFE! – James 4:14 Devotional

by | Dec 31, 2024 | James

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REAL LIFE​!

James 4:14 – Devotional

James 4:14

We are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

I survived another Christmas with only a few pangs. At this season I always recall being with my wife Joyce and our family on Christmas as being a very special day. Joyce and I spent every Christmas together except in 1966 when I was on a remote assignment in St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada.

During that Christmas season I was broken up by one song lyric that went; “I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams.” The year 2016 was my first Christmas without Joyce, but her first Christmas with Jesus. SHE HAD A BETTER CELEBRATION THAN I DID!

I recall the days before Joyce went to be with the Lord. Joyce had just been placed on Hospice Care due to her dementia. She was in a hospital bed in our living room. I was not sure if she understood about her condition, but I spent hours beside her bed holding her hand and sharing my love with her.

When my precious wife took her last breath it was her entry into everlasting life. No more confusion or pain for my sweetheart. She received the reward of eternal life — IT IS REAL LIFE BEYOND OUR IMAGINATION. I can hardly wait!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 31st: Malachi 3:1-4:6, Revelation 22:1-21, Psalm 150:1-6, and Proverbs 31:25-3

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 31st: Revelation 22:1-21, Psalm 150:1-6, and Proverbs 31:25-3

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PAY ATTENTION! – Revelation 3:2 Devotional

by | Dec 30, 2024 | Revelation

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PAY ATTENTION​!

Revelation 3:2 – Devotional

Revelation 3:2

Pay attention and strengthen the things that you still have, that are about to die, for I find your works imperfect in the sight of God.

Several years ago my wife Joyce and I were stopped at a traffic light when we saw our newspaper delivery man about to enter the intersection. He saw us and waved just as he was entering the intersection. Joyce and I both immediately shouted, “Watch Out!”

Naturally he could not hear us. What we saw, and that he failed to see because he was waving to us, was a stopped vehicle just ahead of him. There was a crunch of metal as he collided with the other car. He was not traveling very fast so there were no injuries.

That particular mishap has always reminded me that it is vital to keep our attention on what is going on around us. In today’s Scripture we have the warning from the Lord to be watchful and to strengthen the spiritual things that will count for eternity.

As we read the messages the Lord gives in Revelation 2 & 3 to each of the seven churches, it is interesting that He says He knows their works. That is just as true for us today as it was for the churches in that day. Here is our question: Are we paying attention to God’s Word?

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 30th: Malachi 1:1-2:17, Revelation 21:1-27, Psalm 149:1-9, and Proverbs 31:10-24

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 30th: Revelation 21:1-27, Psalm 149:1-9, and Proverbs 31:10-24

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ETERNAL LOVE​! – John 3:16-17 Devotional

by | Dec 29, 2024 | John

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ETERNAL LOVE​!

John 3:16-17 – Devotional

John 3:16-17

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 29th: Zechariah 14:1-21, Revelation 20:1-15, Psalm 148:1-14, and Proverbs 31:8-9

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 29th: Revelation 20:1-15, Psalm 148:1-14, and Proverbs 31:8-9

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BE KIND IN AN UNKIND WORLD! – Ephesians 4:31-32 Devotional

by | Dec 28, 2024 | Ephesians

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BE KIND IN AN UNKIND WORLD!

Ephesians 4:31-32 – Devotional

Ephesians 4:31-32

“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Be Kind In An Unkind World!” 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 28th: Zechariah 12:1-13:9, Revelation 19:1-21, Psalm 147:1-20, and Proverbs 31:1-7

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 28th: Revelation 19:1-21, Psalm 147:1-20, and Proverbs 31:1-7

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