HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION! – 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Devotional

by | Jul 12, 2024 | 1 Corinthians

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HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION!

1 Corinthians 3:10-11 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 3:10-11

“According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.“

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During my high school days, I worked weekends and summers for a concrete contractor. Believe me when I tell you that things were different and difficult back then. There was very little pre-mixed concrete that was delivered by large rotating carriers. We were the mixers! We had a pile of sand, another of gravel and sacks of concrete that we had to combine shovel by shovel and bag by bag, water was then added.

In order to get the sloppy concrete into the foundation, we had to deliver it by manual labor. We had large wheelbarrows that we filled then pushed to the point of delivery. In the building process a solid foundation was essential. A weakened foundation could lead to the building falling.

As we travel through this life we often see people that have not laid a foundation that will withstand the storms of life. Sadly when storms strike, their foundations fail. It is during the storms that we need the solid foundation of the Lord Jesus Christ to keep us safe. John Rippon published this hymn in 1787.

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HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION

1. How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word!
What more can He say than to you He hath said,
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

2. Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,
For I am thy God, I will still give thee aid;
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by My gracious, omnipotent hand.

3. When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply;
The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.

4. The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to his foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

July 12th: 1 Chronicles 12:19-14:17, Romans 1:1-17, Psalm 9:13-20, and Proverbs 19:4-5

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

July 12th: Romans 1:1-17, Psalm 9:13-20, and Proverbs 19:4-5

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

by | Jul 11, 2024 | 1 Corinthians

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THE 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.“

The images of frantic people chasing after a huge Air Force cargo plane were heart rendering. These frantic people knew they were being left behind and the fate that awaited them was almost more than they could bear.

Some people have tried to describe the scene that occurred during the flood in Noah’s day. There is no vivid description about people crying out for deliverance as the flood waters rose. This may or may not have been the case.

It is just as likely that they dismissed the torrent of rain as just a passing thing and the sun would soon be shining again and they could return to their sin and revelry. It is so sad that people who are perishing frequently do not realize their danger until it is too late.

If ever there were a time to share the good news of hope and deliverance from the storm that lies ahead, it is now! Now is the day of salvation and even if we only rescue one person before it is too late, it is worth it. Offer the way of escape!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

July 11th: 1 Chronicles 11:1-12:18, Acts 28:1-31, Psalm 9:1-12, and Proverbs 19:1-3

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

July 11th: Acts 28:1-31, Psalm 9:1-12, and Proverbs 19:1-3

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THINK ABOUT THESE THINGS! – Philippians 4:8 Devotional

by | Jul 10, 2024 | Philippians

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THINK ABOUT THESE THINGS!

Philippians 4:8 – Devotional

Philippians 4:8

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.“

There used to be series of capital letters that seemed irrational until you grasped the meaning: GIGO. These letters meant: GARBAGE IN GARBAGE OUT! What we fill our minds with will result in the actions we take.

We live in a world that is like a cesspool of sin and depravity. That means we must be on guard constantly lest we be swept away with the ugliness that is so prevalent that it seems to have become the norm rather than the exception.

In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul is giving them practical advice to be able to contend with the sin that surrounds. He stresses that our thought life determines our actions. What we choose to put into our mind will determine how we act.

What about your thought life? Are you making an effort to spend time in God’s Word and edifying things? Do you set aside time each and every day for your personal devotions and communion with the Lord? THINK ABOUT THESE THINGS!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

July 10th: 1 Chronicles 9:1-10:14, Acts 27:21-44, Psalm 8:1-9, and Proverbs 18:23-24

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

July 10th: Acts 27:21-44, Psalm 8:1-9, and Proverbs 18:23-24

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PURIFIED BY GOD! – Malachai 3:3 Devotional

by | Jul 9, 2024 | Malachi

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PURIFIED BY GOD​​​​!

Malachai 3:3 – Devotional

Malachai 3:3

“He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the Lord an offering in righteousness.“

I have often heard the expression; If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen! The same is even more applicable to a refiner of silver. The refiner of silver sits in front of the refining fire to watch the intense heat burn away the impurities.

It is essential in the refining process for the silversmith to stay in front of the fire at all times without taking his eyes off the silver. If the silver were to be left in the intense heat for a moment too long the silver would be destroyed. The only way for the silversmith to know when the silver was fully refined was when he can see his own image reflected in it.

All too often we try to escape the fire of God’s refining oven rather than to allow Him to have control to determine when He is able to see His image reflected back. It is not easy for us to endure the heat of God’s refining fire, but the result is that we will become like Him.

May we be yielded to God’s refining fire. Not our will Lord, but Thy will be done in us!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

July 9th: 1 Chronicles 7:1-8:40, Acts 27:1-20, Psalm 7:1-17, and Proverbs 18:22

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

July 9th: Acts 27:1-20, Psalm 7:1-17, and Proverbs 18:22

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FEARLESS! – Psalm 27:1 Devotional

by | Jul 8, 2024 | Psalm

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FEARLESS​​​​!

Psalm 27:1 – Devotional

Psalm 27:1

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?“

Asking for divine help is not necessarily during the times of emergency or threats. We can come to the end of our endurance in a number of ways. We can become physically exhausted, mentally fatigued or even spiritually depleted. Regardless of our condition we can always trust the Lord to be there for us. Praise the Lord!

We are told that David was a man after God’s own heart. That certainly does not mean that David always did what was right. He was as much a sinner as each and every human born into the world. But I am so thankful that David confessed his sin and continued to walk with the Lord.

God never calls us to be perfect! If that was the case I certainly would fall short of that goal. (Don’t become too smug. God knows your heart as well!). God does call us to reach out to Him and allow Him to be our light and salvation.

In what or in whom are you relying for your eternal destiny? If you trust in the so-called wisdom of men you will face terrible disappointment. Only the Lord Jesus Christ offers us confidence that we can face eternity – – FEARLESS! My hope is built on nothing less than Christ and His righteousness!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

July 8th: 1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81, Acts 26:1-32, Psalm 6:1-10, and Proverbs 18:20-21

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

July 8th: Acts 26:1-32, Psalm 6:1-10, and Proverbs 18:20-21

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