STRONG TO THE END! – 1 Corinthians 1:8 Devotional

by | Jul 17, 2024 | 1 Corinthians

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STRONG TO THE END​​​​​!

1 Corinthians 1:8 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 1:8

“He will keep you strong to the very end in order that you will be free of any blame on the day Jesus Christ comes again.“

Years ago I was invited by my brother-in-law to meet him at a ridiculously early hour of the morning to do a run at a local track. We limbered up and set out on our run around the track. I was a little disappointed that our pace was so slow. After a few laps I began to wheeze and gasp for more air. I then realized that this was not a sprint, but a long distance torture session! I failed to return the next day!

Watching long distance runners in athletic competition, reveals that they have spent many hours training their bodies to endure pain and fatigue in order to reach the finish line. They knew what it takes to be STRONG TO THE END!

There is a parallel in the spiritual realm. When a person first becomes a Christian they may be energized to spend time in the study of God’s Word and time alone with Him in prayer. Sadly this all too often becomes less and less a priority and in some cases they sadly fail to meet with the Lord at all.

If you find yourself in that second group, I appeal to you from the depths of my being to return to the thrilling life devotion and service to the Lord. Our time here on earth is limited and we must be – – STRONG TO THE END!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

July 17th: 1 Chronicles 24:1-26:11, Romans 4:1-12, Psalm 13:1-6, and Proverbs 19:15-16

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

July 17th: Romans 4:1-12, Psalm 13:1-6, and Proverbs 19:15-16

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OUR SOURCE OF WISDOM! – James 1:5 Devotional

by | Jul 16, 2024 | James

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OUR SOURCE OF WISDOM​​​​​!

James 1:5 – Devotional

James 1:5

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.“

Wisdom is different than knowledge. I can recall as a teenager watch as college students taunted a brilliant student who possessed superior knowledge, but lacked the common sense to apply it to everyday life.

All of us may be aware or remember individuals who possessed superior mental ability, yet lacked the practical ability to use that great potential in ways that could be useful. They knew, but they could not apply!

God has graciously promised us His wisdom for our life. Our Scripture for today fills us with confidence that when we come to the Lord and seek His wisdom for our life, He will not fail us. The problem is that we fail to open the source of His wisdom – – THE BIBLE.

When we seek to know and understand God’s will for our life, we must spend time in the Bible. A walk in the park or a hike in the hills may invigorate us, but it will not provide us with His wisdom. God breathed on the writers of Scripture to give us what we need to know in order to live victoriously for Him. Receive it!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

July 16th: 1 Chronicles 22:1-23:32, Romans 3:9-31, Psalm 12:1-8, and Proverbs 19:13-14

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

July 16th: Romans 3:9-31, Psalm 12:1-8, and Proverbs 19:13-14

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DO NOT GO THERE! – Isaiah 41:10 Devotional

by | Jul 15, 2024 | Isaiah

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DO NOT GO THERE​​​​​!

Isaiah 41:10 – Devotional

Isaiah 41:10

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.“

As a young boy I was challenged to memorize this verse in Isaiah 41:10. I will never apologize for using it too often. It is a truth that should be a part of the life of every true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ as our personal Savior.

The first truth we are given is to be brave in the Lord. It is not that we are so strong and powerful that our enemies will flee from us, but it is that we serve a God who created all things and possesses the power over all things.

Does that mean that we will be exempted from all of the evil that surrounds us? Absolutely not! We are told that the rain falls on the just as well as on the unjust. That means we will all pass through the valley of the shadow of death as David explains in Psalm 23.

The confidence that the Lord wants each believer to rest upon is that we are never alone in the tribulations of this life. He is always is with us to lead, guide and direct us to be used as He sees fit. Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Stay away from the dismal abode of fear. Do not go there!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

July 15th: 1 Chronicles 19:1-21:30, Romans 2:25-3:8, Psalm 11:1-7, and Proverbs 19:10-12

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

July 15th: Romans 2:25-3:8, Psalm 11:1-7, and Proverbs 19:10-12

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JUST FOLLOW HIM! – Proverbs 3:5-6 Devotional

by | Jul 14, 2024 | Proverbs

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JUST FOLLOW HIM​​​​​​​​!

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Devotional

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the LORD with all that you are and do not rely on your own comprehension; in everything you do trust in His leadership and He will provide the direction for the way you should go.“

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

July 14th: 1 Chronicles 16:37-18:17, Romans 2:1-24, Psalm 10:16-18, and Proverbs 19:8-9

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

July 14th: Romans 2:1-24, Psalm 10:16-18, and Proverbs 19:8-9

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VICTORY OVER THE GRAVE! – 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 Devotional

by | Jul 13, 2024 | 1 Corinthians

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VICTORY OVER THE GRAVE​​​​​​​​!

1 Corinthians 15:54-55 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 15:54-55

“So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?“

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

July 13th: 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:36, Romans 1:18-32, Psalm 10:1-15, and Proverbs 19:6-7

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

July 13th: Romans 1:18-32, Psalm 10:1-15, and Proverbs 19:6-7

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