WE ARE NOT OUR OWN!

1 Corinthians 6:19 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 6:19

“What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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AS YOU WERE​​​​​​!

1 Corinthians 7:22 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 7:22

“For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ’s servant.“

God has a calling that is unique for each of us. Remember that we serve a God that knows each sparrow by name and knows how many hairs you have on your head. That applies for what you had when you were young and what remains now. Ouch!

When I was in the military, when a ranking officer entered a room it was called to attention. Everyone immediately stood at attention with their hands rigidly at their side. The officer would then command; AS YOU WERE! Everyone then continued their previous activities.

Even though everyone returns to what they were engaged in, they were under the authority of the superior officer. The ranking officer may or may not be involved with each person, but they were charged with the obligation to serve as directed.

When God received us into His family we became subject to His commands as well as His presence. When He commands AS YOU WERE! It does not give us the freedom to do anything we like. It means we are free to serve Him and to please Him by doing what He wants us to do!

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and become a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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STRONG TO THE END​​​​​!

1 Corinthians 1:8 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 1:8

“He will keep you strong to the very end in order that you will be free of any blame on the day Jesus Christ comes again.“

Years ago I was invited by my brother-in-law to meet him at a ridiculously early hour of the morning to do a run at a local track. We limbered up and set out on our run around the track. I was a little disappointed that our pace was so slow. After a few laps I began to wheeze and gasp for more air. I then realized that this was not a sprint, but a long distance torture session! I failed to return the next day!

Watching long distance runners in athletic competition, reveals that they have spent many hours training their bodies to endure pain and fatigue in order to reach the finish line. They knew what it takes to be STRONG TO THE END!

There is a parallel in the spiritual realm. When a person first becomes a Christian they may be energized to spend time in the study of God’s Word and time alone with Him in prayer. Sadly this all too often becomes less and less a priority and in some cases they sadly fail to meet with the Lord at all.

If you find yourself in that second group, I appeal to you from the depths of my being to return to the thrilling life devotion and service to the Lord. Our time here on earth is limited and we must be – – STRONG TO THE END!

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and become a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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VICTORY OVER THE GRAVE​​​​​​​​!

1 Corinthians 15:54-55 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 15:54-55

“So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?“

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HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION!

1 Corinthians 3:10-11 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 3:10-11

“According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.“

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During my high school days, I worked weekends and summers for a concrete contractor. Believe me when I tell you that things were different and difficult back then. There was very little pre-mixed concrete that was delivered by large rotating carriers. We were the mixers! We had a pile of sand, another of gravel and sacks of concrete that we had to combine shovel by shovel and bag by bag, water was then added.

In order to get the sloppy concrete into the foundation, we had to deliver it by manual labor. We had large wheelbarrows that we filled then pushed to the point of delivery. In the building process a solid foundation was essential. A weakened foundation could lead to the building falling.

As we travel through this life we often see people that have not laid a foundation that will withstand the storms of life. Sadly when storms strike, their foundations fail. It is during the storms that we need the solid foundation of the Lord Jesus Christ to keep us safe. John Rippon published this hymn in 1787.

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HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION

1. How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word!
What more can He say than to you He hath said,
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

2. Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,
For I am thy God, I will still give thee aid;
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by My gracious, omnipotent hand.

3. When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply;
The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.

4. The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to his foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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THE WAY OF ESCAPE!

1 Corinthians 10:13 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 10:13

“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.“

The images of frantic people chasing after a huge Air Force cargo plane were heart rendering. These frantic people knew they were being left behind and the fate that awaited them was almost more than they could bear.

Some people have tried to describe the scene that occurred during the flood in Noah’s day. There is no vivid description about people crying out for deliverance as the flood waters rose. This may or may not have been the case.

It is just as likely that they dismissed the torrent of rain as just a passing thing and the sun would soon be shining again and they could return to their sin and revelry. It is so sad that people who are perishing frequently do not realize their danger until it is too late.

If ever there were a time to share the good news of hope and deliverance from the storm that lies ahead, it is now! Now is the day of salvation and even if we only rescue one person before it is too late, it is worth it. Offer the way of escape!

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and become a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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