HUMBLY CONFIDENT! – Philippians 4:12-13 Devotional

by | Feb 20, 2024 | Philippians

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HUMBLY CONFIDENT​!

Philippians 4:12-13 – Devotional

Philippians 4:12-13

“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.“

As improbable as it may seem, I once played football. I played center on offense and linebacker on defense. As a matter of fact I scored one touchdown as a center during my high school years. For those of you who are not familiar with the rules of football, the only eligible receivers are those at each end of the line of scrimmage or in the backfield.

So how did it happen? Our team was ahead and we had a silly play that we had worked out. Everyone on our team was lined up to the left of me, which made me eligible. As the other team went for the receivers on the other side of the field, I was wide open. The ball fluttered to me in the end zone and it was a touchdown. Even the referees had to have it explained to them before they allowed the score. We all laughed at the absurdity of the play.

In the modern world of college and professional football, it has become such a spectacle of strutting and showing-off after a score that a penalty is now assessed. This display of pride is actually ugly and repulsive to just about everyone except the one who is flaunting his score.

So, is pride ever appropriate for the believer? I think it is, but there is a huge qualifier. It is not pride in ourselves, but pride in how great and mighty the Lord is. He is worthy of adoration and praise! We have nothing for which we can take pride. According to Isaiah 64:6: “All of our righteousness is as filthy rags.” Our pride is not in anything we do ourselves, but in what a God does in spite of us.

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

February 20th: Leviticus 9:7-10:20, Mark 4:1-5:20, Psalm 37:29-40, and Proverbs 10:6-7

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 20th: Mark 4:1-5:20, Psalm 37:29-40, and Proverbs 10:6-7

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BE SATISFIED! – Isaiah 55:2 Devotional

by | Feb 19, 2024 | Isaiah

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BE SATISFIED​!

Isaiah 55:2 – Devotional

Isaiah 55:2

“Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare.“

A while back, someone sent me a picture of homeless people in Haiti. Not only had they lost their home and all of their possessions, but some of their loved ones had suffered injuries with no way to treat them. Think of how little it would take to give them satisfaction.

I can recall some of the small houses we lived in when I was a boy. We were very satisfied with a house with good utilities and a roof over our head. As people moved into better and better houses, our family also upgraded our home.

Across the years I have associated with people who possessed the things of this world that they had paid a dear price for in the attempt to find true satisfaction. Do you want to know something? The material things of this world never brought the satisfaction they were seeking ― it never will!

The Lord calls us to dine at His table and find what will satisfy completely. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, which in Hebrew means “House of Bread.” How appropriate that He is the One who satisfies the hungering soul completely.

Here is what Jesus says in Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Be satisfied today!

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

February 19th: Leviticus 7:28-9:6, Mark 3:31-4:25, Psalm 37:12-28, and Proverbs 10:5

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 19th: Mark 3:31-4:25, Psalm 37:12-28, and Proverbs 10:5

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SEED SOWING! – Matthew 13:31-32 Devotional

by | Feb 18, 2024 | Matthew

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SEED SOWING​!

Matthew 13:31-32 – Devotional

Matthew 13:31-32

“He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.“

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

February 18th: Leviticus 6:1-7:27, Mark 3:7-30, Psalm 37:1-11, and Proverbs 10:3-4

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 18th: Mark 3:7-30, Psalm 37:1-11, and Proverbs 10:3-4

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ASK EXPECTANTLY! – James 1:5-6 Devotional

by | Feb 17, 2024 | James

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ASK EXPECTANTLY​!

James 1:5-6 – Devotional

James 1:5-6

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally, and does criticize him for asking; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed with the wind.“

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

February 17th: Leviticus 4:1-5:19, Mark 2:13-3:6, Psalm 36:1-12, and Proverbs 10:1-2

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 17th: Mark 2:13-3:6, Psalm 36:1-12, and Proverbs 10:1-2

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WERE YOU THERE?! – Matthew 27:54 Devotional

by | Feb 16, 2024 | Matthew

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WERE YOU THERE?​!

Matthew 27:54 – Devotional

Matthew 27:54

“Surely he was the Son of God!“

Matthew 27:35-54 reads . . .

When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. And sitting down, they kept watch over him there. Above his head they placed the written charge against him: this is Jesus, the king of the Jews.

Two rebels were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!” In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him. “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! He’s the king of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now if he wants him, for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” In the same way the rebels who were crucified with him also heaped insults on him.

From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).

When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.”

Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. The rest said, “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save him.”

And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.

At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people.

When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!”

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You can enjoy this week’s inspirational video, “Moonlight Sonata & Were You There?” by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/wereyouthere/

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

February 16th: Leviticus 1:1-3:17, Mark 1:29-2:12, Psalm 35:17-28, and Proverbs 9:13-18

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 16th: Mark 1:29-2:12, Psalm 35:17-28, and Proverbs 9:13-18

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