THINGS THAT MATTER! – Philippians 3:13-14 Devotional

by | Jan 11, 2025 | Philippians

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

THINGS THAT MATTER!

Philippians 3:13-14 – Devotional

Philippians 3:13-14

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Things That Matter!” 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

January 11th: Genesis 24:52-26:16, Matthew 8:18-34, Psalm 10:1-15, and Proverbs 3:7-8

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

January 11th: Matthew 8:18-34, Psalm 10:1-15, and Proverbs 3:7-8

Subscribe to Daily Evotional

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button above.

Share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

SOFTLY AND TENDERLY! – Revelation 3:20 Devotional

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Revelation

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

SOFTLY AND TENDERLY​​​!

Revelation 3:20​ – Devotional

Revelation 3:20

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.”

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

This beautiful hymn was composed by Will Thompson who lived from 1847 to 1909. The words seem to capture the heart of the listener and draw us to come to Jesus. You can almost picture Jesus Himself standing patiently urging us to come to Him.

He not only pleads for us to come, but he offers complete pardon to anyone and everyone who will come to Him. He has paid the price and He has the authority to extend pardon to any who will come to Him.

The words of this hymn stress the urgent need of those who are lost. Some may feel like they have time before making that decision, but sadly for many they wait too long. Now is the hour of decision to receive Christ’s mercy and pardon!

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Softly and Tenderly

Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.

Refrain: Come home, come home.
You who are weary come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home.

Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading;
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies;
mercies for you and for me?

Refrain: Come home, come home.
You who are weary come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home.

Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
passing from you and for me.
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
coming for you and for me.

Refrain: Come home, come home.
You who are weary come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home.

O, for the wonderful love He has promised,
promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me.

Refrain: Come home, come home.
You who are weary come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

You can access this inspirational video from GloryScapes.com by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/softlyandtenderly/

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

 

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

January 10th: Genesis 23:1-24:51, Matthew 8:1-17, Psalm 9:13-20, and Proverbs 3:1-6

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

January 10th: Matthew 8:1-17, Psalm 9:13-20, and Proverbs 3:1-6

Subscribe to Daily Evotional

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button above.

Share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

TURN UP YOUR LIGHT! – Matthew 5:14 Devotional

by | Jan 9, 2025 | Matthew

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

TURN UP YOUR LIGHT!

Matthew 5:14 – Devotional

Matthew 5:14

You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.

I have several flashlights that have three settings; off (no light), on (normal light), bright (brightest setting). Our cars also have headlights with settings for bright or dim illumination.

In a similar fashion our lives project an illumination. I am sure that all of us have encountered people who brighten the room with their presence and those who seem to dim the light by their countenance. Which are you?

That is a personal question and one that we should take seriously. We often deceive ourselves into thinking that others see us as a bright shining sky when they actuality they observe thunder clouds. Oops!

As Christians we need to be the most radiant examples of Jesus burning brightly in our dark world. Consider the words of Matthew 5:16; “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” TURN UP YOUR LIGHT!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

January 9th: Genesis 20:1-22:24, Matthew 7:15-29, Psalm 9:1-12, and Proverbs 2:16-22

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

January 9th: Matthew 7:15-29, Psalm 9:1-12, and Proverbs 2:16-22

Subscribe to Daily Evotional

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button above.

Share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

MY STRENGTH AND SHIELD! – Psalm 28:7 Devotional

by | Jan 8, 2025 | Psalm

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

MY STRENGTH AND SHIELD!

Psalm 28:7 – Devotional

Psalm 28:7

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my songs I praise Him.

When I think of examples of the seemingly weak overcoming the strong, I think of David’s battle with Goliath. A boy with nothing but a sling overcame a giant with a sword and shield.

The fact of the matter is that was not all that David possessed. David had spent time with the Lord in the fields with his flocks and had developed a close relationship with his Lord. It may have seemed that David faced his adversary with just a sling and a few stones, but the God of the universe was beside him!

As you go out into the world today and in all of your tomorrows, be sure you spend time in the presence of the Lord. I urge you to dedicate yourself to spend increasingly more time in prayer and Bible study. It will serve as your weapon against the enemy of our soul!

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely only on your own understanding. In all your ways give Him the glory, and He will direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

January 8th: Genesis 18:16-19:38, Matthew 6:25-7:14, Psalm 8:1-9, and Proverbs 2:6-15

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

January 8th: Matthew 6:25-7:14, Psalm 8:1-9, and Proverbs 2:6-15

Subscribe to Daily Evotional

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button above.

Share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

SEE YOU IN HEAVEN! – Philippians 1:21 Devotional

by | Jan 7, 2025 | Philippians

Hear Pastor Cecil read today's Evotional

SEE YOU IN HEAVEN!

Philippians 1:21 – Devotional

Philippians 1:21

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

What is your attitude concerning our eternal home? I fear that all too many people live in a world of make-believe when it comes to making sure where they will spend eternity. It seems strange that people eagerly accept the idea of aliens from outer space, but scoff at the necessity of being born-again.

What a wonderful consolation it is for those of us who have repented and been born-again believers to know what is waiting for us. Heaven is a place and hell is also a place.

In order to arrive at the gates of hell it is not necessary to do anything. We are born in sin and that is our condemned condition unless we confess the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior and invite Him into our heart.

When we stand beside the bedside of a loved one who is a believer, we can rest in the knowledge that there will be a great reunion when we all get to heaven. As we struggle through this vale of tears we can encourage those ready to meet the Lord with the words, “See you in heaven!” What wonderful comfort!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

January 7th: Genesis 16:1-18:15, Matthew 6:1-24, Psalm 7:1-17, and Proverbs 2:1-5

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

January 7th: Matthew 6:1-24, Psalm 7:1-17, and Proverbs 2:1-5

Subscribe to Daily Evotional

Share a blessing by inviting your friends and family to subscribe to Pastor Cecil’s DailyEvotional emails by clicking on the Subscribe button above.

Share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

Skip to content