TRUST WITH GREAT JOY! – 1 Peter 1:8 Devotional

by | Sep 28, 2025 | 1 Peter

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TRUST WITH GREAT JOY!

1 Peter 1:8 – Devotional

1 Peter 1:8

“Even though you have not seen Christ, you still love Him and place your trust in Him with great joy!”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 28th: Isaiah 54:1-57:14, Ephesians 6:1-24, Psalm 70:1-5, and Proverbs 24:8

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 28th: Ephesians 6:1-24, Psalm 70:1-5, and Proverbs 24:8

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HE DID WHAT WE COULD NOT! – 1 Peter 3:18 Devotional

by | Sep 27, 2025 | 1 Peter

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HE DID WHAT WE COULD NOT!

1 Peter 3:18 – Devotional

1 Peter 3:18

“Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit.”

We typically like to think more highly of ourselves than we ought. We may not say we deserve to be forgiven of our sins and transgressions, but we frequently act as if that were the case. “If we are good enough, God will look with favor on us.” Beep!

That thought process is categorically contrary to God’s Word. It is always by grace through faith as we read in Ephesians 2:8: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” If we are saved by grace through faith, how are we kept? The same way! We no more deserve to remain saved by our works than we are saved by our good works. It is always by God’s grace.

Does that mean we are free to live as we please? God forbid! We are now free to serve as the redeemed of the Lord. That means we have been set free from the power of sin and death to serve the Lord in the power of His redeeming grace.

Lift up your head, dear believer! We do not deserve the powerful and amazing grace of our Lord, but He showers it freely on us. Serve Him with joy and gladness as the unjust who have been blessed with freedom and everlasting life!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 27th: Isaiah 51:1-53:12, Ephesians 5:1-33, Psalm 69:19-36, and Proverbs 24:7

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 27th: Ephesians 5:1-33, Psalm 69:19-36, and Proverbs 24:7

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HAVE MERCY ON ME! – Luke 18:35-43 Devotional

by | Sep 26, 2025 | Luke

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HAVE MERCY ON ME!

Luke 18:35-43 – Devotional

Luke 18:35-43

“As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”

He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?”

“Lord, I want to see,” he replied.

Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.“

. . . . . . . .

PASS ME NOT – lyrics by Fanny Crosby, tune by William H. Doane

Pass me not, O gentle Savior,
Hear my humble cry,
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

Refrain:
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

Let me at a throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief.

Refrain:
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace.

Refrain:
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

Thou the Spring of all my comfort,
More than life to me,
Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
Whom in heav’n but Thee?

Refrain:
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 26th: Isaiah 48:12-50:11, Ephesians 4:17-32, Psalm 69:1-18, and Proverbs 24:5-6

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 26th: Ephesians 4:17-32, Psalm 69:1-18, and Proverbs 24:5-6

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BE FOUND FAITHFUL! – 2 Peter 3:14 Devotional

by | Sep 25, 2025 | 2 Peter

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BE FOUND FAITHFUL!

2 Peter 3:14 – Devotional

2 Peter 3:14

“Be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless.”

When we are called to our eternal home with the Lord, how will we be found by our precious Lord who gave us so much? I think that question has been on the heart and mind of every sincere follower of Christ.

Immediately I am reminded of the Scripture in Isaiah 64:6 “. . . all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags.” That is not encouraging to the self-help gurus who try to convince their followers that good works merit eternal reward. NOPE!

It is never by what we have done, are now doing, or will accomplish in the future, that will gain an entrance into God’s heaven. It is only by the shed blood of Christ are we saved, and only by His blood are we to be found faithful!

I desire to be found faithful in my service for the Lord when He calls me home. My desire (it really does not matter) is that I rise to meet Christ in the air at the rapture of the church. Regardless by death or by rapture I want to be found faithful in His sight!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 25th: Isaiah 45:11-48:11, Ephesians 4:1-16, Psalm 68:19-35, and Proverbs 24:3-4

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 25th: Ephesians 4:1-16, Psalm 68:19-35, and Proverbs 24:3-4

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GOD’S STRENGTH IS ENOUGH! – Isaiah 41:10 Devotional

by | Sep 24, 2025 | Isaiah

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GOD’S STRENGTH IS ENOUGH!

Isaiah 41:10 – Devotional

Isaiah 41:10

“Fear not, for I am with you, don’t be depressed, I am your God. I will give you My strength to help you, and will hold you up with My righteous right hand.”

When you feel like you have come to the end of your own endurance, trust in God to sustain you.

You may also want to recall what Paul recalled about his experience in serving the Lord. He recalls that he was: kidnapped (Acts 21:27), beaten (Acts 21:30-31; 23:3), threatened (Acts 22:22; 27:42), arrested many times (Acts 21:33; 22:24, 31; 23:35; 28:16), accused in lawsuits (Acts 21:34; 22:30; 24:1-2; 25:2, 7; 28:4), interrogated (Acts 25:24-27), ridiculed (Acts 26:24), ignored (Acts 27:11), shipwrecked (Acts 27:41).

So how is your day going?!

It is very easy to slip into a pity party for the way we may be treated because we are committed Christians. Can I let you in on a little secret? Many of the things some believers endure are the result of their own actions rather than their walk with the Lord.

As you walk out the door today, make sure you have spent time reading God’s Word and speak with Him as the vital Friend who will be with you in everything you do throughout the day. Just remember that His strength is strong enough for the heaviest load you will have to bear!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

September 24th: Isaiah 43:14-45:10, Ephesians 3:1-21, Psalm 68:1-18, and Proverbs 24:1-2

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

September 24th: Ephesians 3:1-21, Psalm 68:1-18, and Proverbs 24:1-2

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