BE OF GOOD CHEER! – John 16:33 Devotional

by | May 19, 2024 | John

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BE OF GOOD CHEER​​!

John 16:33 – Devotional

John 16:33

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.“

I have to confess that I have a problem with so-called faith healers who profit from those who are going through a time of testing.

They leave individuals feeling guilty if they are not healed because their faith is just not strong enough.

Many were healed by Jesus—Lazarus was even raised from the dead—yet all eventually died. So we conclude that healing at best is only temporary this side of eternity.

In today’s Scripture we read that Jesus offers good cheer. We fail miserably if we miss the full impact of this passage. The good cheer that Jesus offers comes in the midst of tribulation.

The Greek word for the phrase good cheer is tharseo. Of course, it means good cheer, but it also means to be of good courage.

Jesus used this same word when he healed the man of palsy, the woman with the issue of blood for many years, to his disciples when they were scared out of their skins as they saw him walking on the water, and to Paul following his arrest in Jerusalem.

Jesus never said that He was going to take his believers out of the storms and trials of life, but that He would be with them during those storms. He offers that for us today.

We never need to go through the conflict alone—He has promised that He would send the Holy Spirit to be with us and support us with victory.

It really does not matter what kind of pain you are experiencing at this very moment, Jesus offers you the most wonderful words of comfort: “Be of good cheer.”

Claim it as your own at this very moment. He will be with you.

Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing! And be of good cheer!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 19th: 1 Samuel 24:1-25:44, John 10:22-42, Psalm 116:1-19, and Proverbs 15:20-21

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 19th: John 10:22-42, Psalm 116:1-19, and Proverbs 15:20-21

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OUR GOOD SHEPHERD! – John 10:10-11 Devotional

by | May 18, 2024 | John

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OUR GOOD SHEPHERD​​​​​!

John 10:10-11 – Devotional

John 10:10-11

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it with great abundance. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.“

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Our Good Shepherd!” 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

May 18th: 1 Samuel 22:1-23:29; John 10:1-21; Psalm 115:1-18; and Proverbs 15:18-19

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 18th: John 10:1-21; Psalm 115:1-18; and Proverbs 15:18-19

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WHEN THE ROLL IS CALLED UP YONDER! – Revelation 21:27 Devotional

by | May 17, 2024 | Revelation

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WHEN THE ROLL IS CALLED UP YONDER​​!

Revelation 21:27 – Devotional

Revelation 21:27

“But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.“

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In 1893, James Black was a Meth­od­ist Sun­day school teach­er in Wil­liams­port, Penn­syl­van­ia. As he was call­ing roll one day for a youth meet­ing, young Bes­sie, daugh­ter of a drunk­ard, did not show up, and he was dis­ap­point­ed at her fail­ure to ap­pear. He com­mented to a friend, “Well, I trust when the roll is called up yon­der, she’ll be there.” He tried to find an appropriate song for the situation but could not find one in his song book.

Here is how Mr. Black describes how he came to write the hymn: “This lack of a fit­ting song caused me both sor­row and dis­ap­point­ment. An in­ner voice seemed to say, ‘Why don’t you write one?’ I put away the thought. As I opened the gate on my way home, the same thought came again so strong­ly that tears filled my eyes. I en­tered the house and sat down at the pi­a­no. The words came to me ef­fort­less­ly…The tune came the same way—I dared not change a sin­gle note or word.”

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When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder

(1) When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more,
And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair;
When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore,
And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Refrain: When the roll, is called up yonder, When the roll, is called up yonder,
When the roll, is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there.

(2) On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise,
And the glory of His resurrection share;
When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies,
And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Refrain: When the roll, is called up yonder, When the roll, is called up yonder, When the roll, is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there.

(3) Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun,
Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care;
Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done,
And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Refrain: When the roll, is called up yonder, When the roll, is called up yonder,
When the roll, is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there.

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You can enjoy this inspirational video by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/whentherolliscalledupyonder/

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 17th: 1 Samuel 20:1-21:15, John 9:1-41, Psalm 113:1-114:8, and Proverbs 15:15-17

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 17th: John 9:1-41, Psalm 113:1-114:8, and Proverbs 15:15-17

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A WISE MAN! – James 3:13 Devotional

by | May 16, 2024 | James

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A WISE MAN​​!

James 3:13 – Devotional

James 3:13

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.“

In the eyes of the world he may not have seemed wise, but to my mind and according to today’s Scripture, Ben was a wise man. Ben was an immigrant to this country from a European bloc nation. He spoke with a gravelly voice in an accent that was thick with his native tongue. But above everything else he loved the Lord.

Not only did Ben love the Lord, but he expressed it by the way he served Jesus. He did not teach a Bible class, but he lived his life according to the word of God. I can still recall watching him mow the lawn around the church on a hot summer day.

One day when I saw Ben mowing, I stopped to talk with him. I thought the church paid him for doing outside maintenance, but he did it because he saw a need. In my conversation with Ben I discovered that he also mowed lawns for several widows in the church who were unable to do it themselves and could not afford lawn care.

Ben was a wise man! His works for the Lord were done with meekness and love. I wish he was still alive today. I would enjoy a long visit with him. It will have to wait for eternity, but he is one WISE MAN I want to see again.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 16th: 1 Samuel 18:5-19:24; John 8:31-59; Psalm 112:1-10; and Proverbs 15:12-14

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 16th: John 8:31-59; Psalm 112:1-10; and Proverbs 15:12-14

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FACING OUR GOLIATH! – 1 Samuel 17:45 Devotional

by | May 15, 2024 | 1 Samuel

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FACING OUR GOLIATH​​!

1 Samuel 17:45 – Devotional

1 Samuel 17:45

“David said to the Philistine, ‘You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.’“

Years ago a hamburger chain featured a commercial featuring a tiny lady (I think her name was Clara), who stood at the counter of a competitor’s hamburger stand and shouted the words; “Where’s the beef?”

In our modern church world we almost feel like shouting; “Where’s the power?” It seems that the modern day church is weak and anemic to the point of being almost ineffective. We may talk a big talk, but where is the power?

In today’s Scripture, David gives us the answer. He was faced with a giant of a man who was armed with weapons that would kill David instantaneously. David did not have similar weapons. He had a power far greater than Goliath possessed. He had the name of the Lord of hosts in his arsenal. It killed the giant.

Who is the Goliath in your life? Whatever you do, do not try to fight with the weapons of this world. Call upon the Lord to provide you with all you need to slay that giant that is facing you. That is the real power!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 15th: 1 Samuel 17:1-18:4; John 8:21-30; Psalm 111:1-10; and Proverbs 15:11

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 15th: John 8:21-30; Psalm 111:1-10; and Proverbs 15:11

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