TRUE VALUE! – Luke 12:15 Devotional

by | May 9, 2024 | Luke

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TRUE VALUE!

Luke 12:15 – Devotional

Luke 12:15

“Then He said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.’“

There once was a man in my congregation who owned an extensive gun collection. I am not that much of a gun nut, but it was an amazing sight to view such a collection worth several thousand dollars.

One day word came that Wayne’s home had been burglarized. As you might guess, the only items stolen were the guns that he had collected over many years and with such careful attention to detail.

Driving to his home, I wondered what his response would be to this loss and was prepared to console him. Quite frankly, I expected Wayne to be angry with the intruders.

Surprisingly, the robbery victim greeted me at the door with a huge smile and a hearty laugh—he had not held onto this valuable collection as being the most important thing in his life. Even when I asked if the guns were insured, he just grinned. No, they were not insured and there was no way that he would be compensated for the loss. But Wayne did not mourn the loss of such valuable items. His true treasure was laid up in heaven and was waiting for him there.

Several years later, after we had moved to an other church and he and his wife moved across the state, we heard that Wayne had died. I could just imagine him seeing the true worth of those eternal things that this world can never value. I can hardly wait to see him some day and rejoice with him in the true value of eternal life with our Lord!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 9th: 1 Samuel 5:1-7:17, John 6:1-21, Psalm 106:13-31, and Proverbs 14:32-33

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 9th: John 6:1-21, Psalm 106:13-31, and Proverbs 14:32-33

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THIS IS LOVE! – 1 John 4:10 Devotional

by | May 8, 2024 | 1 John

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THIS IS LOVE​!

1 John 4:10 – Devotional

1 John 4:10

“This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.“

I once heard about a couple who made an appointment with a marriage counselor. They had been married for forty years and the counselor wondered why they would want to talk to him.

The wife started out by sayig that she didn’t think her husband loved her—at least he never said he loved her.

When the counselor asked the husband if this were true, he readily agreed.

The husband explained that he told his wife forty years ago that he loved her and that he had not withdrawn that statement. In the husband’s mind that 40-year-old declaration was still in effect!

(I think the counselor wanted to bang his head on the desk!)

It is seldom, if ever, that we choose up sides and talk about the meaning of the word love. Many of use think we have a grasp of its meaning, but there is some doubt that we have plumbed the depths of love’s true meaning.

Here is my candid observation: Love is an emotion.

The Bible says we are to love and, by its very nature, love needs a positive response to that command. We are prone to love only as long as the person loves us in return. Take that response away and we quickly lose the desire to continue loving.

Like it or not, we humans are self-centered and preoccupied with ourselves. If you want an example of this, just stop and listen to someone’s conversation. Note the way they focus on their own interests and welfare.

According to God’s precious Word, we are to love in the same way that Jesus loves us. That means we are to love even when the other persn is not lovable.

When you stop to think about it, that is the way God loves us—when we are the most unlovable. It is while we were unlovable sinners that Christ died for us, and it’s the unlovable people around us who need us to love them—with Christ’s transforming love.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 8th: 1 Samuel 2:22-4:22, John 5:24-47, Psalm 106:1-12, and Proverbs 14:30-3

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 8th: John 5:24-47, Psalm 106:1-12, and Proverbs 14:30-3

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GLEANING GOD’S WORD! – Acts 17:11 Devotional

by | May 7, 2024 | Acts

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GLEANING GOD’S WORD​!

Acts 17:11 – Devotional

Acts 17:11

“They received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.“

As I watch the wild birds outside my window, they eagerly fight over seeds I have placed in their feed cups. It seems that they want to make sure that they get every morsel of food that is available.

In today’s Scripture, Paul introduces us to the people of Berea. He commends them for three reasons: 1) they were fair-minded; 2) they received the word with all readiness; 3) they searched the Scriptures daily. Wow!

There is no specific letter that Paul penned to the people of Berea, but he commends them highly. It was because they were faithful to the WORD! We are not told how large the Berean church was, but they were a blessing to Paul.

Like my birds scratching away to glean every last bit of seed, it is my sincere desire to scratch away at the life-giving Word of God and apply it to my life. I ask you to make a new commitment to join with me in discovering the truth that the Lord has for us.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 7th: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:21; John 5:1-23; Psalms 105:37-45; and Proverbs 14:28-29

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 7th: John 5:1-23; Psalms 105:37-45; and Proverbs 14:28-29

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GOD’S PROTECTION! – Psalm 23:4 Devotional

by | May 6, 2024 | Psalm

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GOD’S PROTECTION​!

Psalm 23:4 – Devotional

Psalm 23:4

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.“

Years ago my wife Joyce worked as a Legislative Assistant for the Washington State House of Representatives. She did not drive so I made it a habit of dropping her off and picking her up from work.

One afternoon I was waiting for her when I noticed a car I had never seen before stop in the waiting area. For some reason I was suspicious of the driver as he seemed to be acting out of the ordinary.

About then I saw Heather, a receptionist that worked on the same floor as Joyce, exit the building and start walking to the parking area. The suspicious driver started his car and I noticed that he was following her. Immediately I started my car and followed him. As Heather reached her car I drove next to the stranger and gave him my most ominous stare. He quickly left the area. I called the police to report what I had observed and gave them his license number.

Even when we are not aware of it, God is our protector. The evil one may be lurking about, but we have a loving God who is always on guard to insure that we are safe from all harm. Rest in Him alone.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 6th: Ruth 2:1-4:22; John 4:43-54; Psalms 105:16-36; and Proverbs 14:26-27

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 6th: John 4:43-54; Psalms 105:16-36; and Proverbs 14:26-27

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GOD IS ABOVE ALL! – Psalm 46:10 Devotional

by | May 5, 2024 | Psalm

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GOD IS ABOVE ALL​​​​!

Psalm 46:10 – Devotional

Psalm 46:10

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be lifted up before all the nations, I will be exalted over all the earth.“

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “God is Above All!” 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 5th: Judges 21:1-Ruth 1:22; John 4:4-42; Psalm 105:1-15; and Proverbs 14:25

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

May 5th: John 4:4-42; Psalm 105:1-15; and Proverbs 14:25

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