THE GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT! – James 1:17 Devotional

by | Nov 13, 2024 | James

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THE GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT!

 James 1:17 – Devotional

James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

I must confess that when it comes to selecting gifts, I am a complete and utter failure. My wife, Joyce was the one who always seemed to be able to select just the right gift for each and every person.

In today’s Scripture, James introduces us to the ultimate and perfect gift. It is the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. James was the earthly half-brother of Jesus and did not come to faith until after the resurrection of our Lord. But the time was not what was important, but that he received the good and perfect gift!

We who have been born again have the privilege of offering this supernatural gift to a lost and dying world. People around us may scoff and belittle the claims of Christ, but the truth stands firm and true, Jesus Christ is the One and only answer to the sin problem.

God’s gift is good and perfect, but like every other gift, it only has value when it is received and opened. Share this priceless gift with others in order that they might discover that it is the ultimate gift that will last for all eternity!

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and become a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

November 13th: Ezekiel 27:1-28:26, Hebrews 11:17-31, Psalm 111:1-10, and Proverbs 27:15-16

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

November 13th: Hebrews 11:17-31, Psalm 111:1-10, and Proverbs 27:15-16

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JESUS HEARS AND SAVES! – Isaiah 59:1 Devotional

by | Nov 12, 2024 | Isaiah

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JESUS HEARS AND SAVES​!

Isaiah 59:1 – Devotional

Isaiah 59:1

Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear.

As fallen sinners we often eagerly accept God’s forgiveness of our sins and faults. All too often we hold grudges and resentments against those who have done something to cause us pain or inconvenience. (Recall your reaction when someone cut in line ahead of you rather than waiting their turn!)

It is easy to feel justified in our sinful reactions to the irritations others cause us. The only way that I can think of in dealing with the painful situations of life is to ask ourselves; WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?

When we feel resentment when we are insulted and offended, remember that Jesus always forgave when He was treated with cruelty and abuse. Jesus was quick to defend the repentant sinner while just as quick to chastise the self-righteous accusers.

As followers of Jesus we need to be willing to endure insults and hardships in the name of Jesus. That does not mean that we are to be obnoxious pains to those around us and then claim that we are suffering for Jesus. No, we can easily be suffering because we are a pain! Jesus hears and saves. We must be like Him!

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and become a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

November 12th: Ezekiel 24:1-26:21, Hebrews 11:1-16, Psalm 110:1-7, and Proverbs 27:14

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

November 12th: Hebrews 11:1-16, Psalm 110:1-7, and Proverbs 27:14

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QUALIFIED! – Ephesians 2:8-10 Devotional

by | Nov 11, 2024 | Ephesians

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QUALIFIED​!

Ephesians 2:8-10 – Devotional

Ephesians 2:8-10

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Today I was listening to a local radio station that plays only music from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. One of the songs was unfamiliar to me and I was struck by the message that it conveyed.

The lyrics said that you have to live right to get to heaven. That false message has been around for generations. IT IS WRONG! The stuff Hollywood has been dishing out for years is false.

No bells ring and we do not become angels. We are a separate creation from the angels and God has graciously given us the opportunity to become the bride of Christ. I think it is natural for us to feel that we have to do something in order to earn our salvation, but it just is not so.

When I was in the U.S. Air Force I served as a Minuteman Missile Launch Officer. There were weeks of schooling followed by hours spent in a simulator.

Every step we took was under the careful scrutiny of our instructors. After successfully completing the required work we received our Missile Combat Officer’s pin. QUALIFIED!

There is no such requirement in the spiritual realm.

There are no classes to take, tests to pass, or evaluations to be made. It is a sincere decision to confess that we are sinners in need of a savior and invite Jesus to come into our heart.

From that very moment we are qualified!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

November 11th: Ezekiel 23:1-49, Hebrews 10:18-39, Psalm 109:1-31, and Proverbs 27:13

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

November 11th: Hebrews 10:18-39, Psalm 109:1-31, and Proverbs 27:13

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OUR WAY OF ESCAPE! – 1 Corinthians 10:13 Devotional

by | Nov 10, 2024 | 1 Corinthians

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OUR WAY OF ESCAPE​​!

1 Corinthians 10:13 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 10:13

“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Our Way of Escape!” 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

November 10th: Ezekiel 21:1-22:31, Hebrews 10:1-17, Psalm 108:1-13, and Proverbs 27:12

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

November 10th: Hebrews 10:1-17, Psalm 108:1-13, and Proverbs 27:12

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ENDURE PERSECUTION! – Matthew 5:11-12 Devotional

by | Nov 9, 2024 | Matthew

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ENDURE PERSECUTION​!

Matthew 5:11-12 – Devotional

Matthew 5:11-12

“Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

November 9th: Ezekiel 20:1-49, Hebrews 9:11-28, Psalm 107:1-43, and Proverbs 27:11

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

November 9th: Hebrews 9:11-28, Psalm 107:1-43, and Proverbs 27:11

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