PLEASING THE LORD! – 1 Samuel 15:22 Devotional

by | Sep 20, 2022 | 1 Samuel

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PLEASING THE LORD!

1 Samuel 15:22 – Devotional

1 Samuel 15:22

“Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord?”

I was married to my precious wife, Joyce, for 62 years. I found great joy in doing things that would delight my sweet wife. Joyce enjoyed the typical gifts such as flowers or candy, but that was not what brought her true delight. What brought her the greatest delight was when I would straighten up around my area.

Yep! You guessed it … I have a tendency to create messes! It seems like I always have the notion that I may need something someday, so I just add it to the ever-growing pile of things on my desk or near my chair. Later, as I gaze at a particular item, I wonder why in the world I ever saved it. Joyce was right!

In those times when I bit the bullet and cleaned up my work area, it delighted her. I only wish she were still here so I could try to delight her once again!

In today’s Scripture we read about what delights the Lord. It is not in what we try to give Him of our worldly possessions, but His delight is in our obedience to His word. When God says it we need to believe it and continue obeying. I want to please Him!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for September 20th:

      • Isaiah 33:10-36:22
      • Galatians 5:13-26
      • Psalm 64:1-10
      • Proverbs 23:23

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New Living Translation (NLT) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for September 20th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for September 20th:

      • Galatians 5:13-26
      • Psalm 64:1-10
      • Proverbs 23:23

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New Living Translation (NLT) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

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TURN TO THE LORD! – 1 Samuel 12:24 Devotional

by | May 23, 2021 | 1 Samuel

1 Samuel 12:24

“Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.”

Across the years I have counseled many individuals who had yielded to sin and as a result were now suffering the consequences. All too often they were not so eager to turn from their sin, but to find relief from the consequence of the sin. Does that sound familiar to you?

Samuel was frustrated that the Israelites had sinned by demanding a king in order to be like the other nations around them. Sadly they were blinded to the reality that these sinful nations were suffering from the consequences of their sin.

Samuel gave his people instructions that still apply today. First and foremost we are to fear the Lord. This is to be a reverential fear that seeks to please God in all that we do and say. Then we are to serve Him with everything and with all of our heart and strength.

The last admonition is to recall. This is a pleasant reflection on all of the blessings that the Lord has showered on us across the years of our life. When we recall His blessings we will find ourselves discovering the pure joy of our salvation!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

FEAR-SERVE-RECALL! – 1 Samuel 12:24 Devotional

by | May 12, 2021 | 1 Samuel

1 Samuel 12:24

“Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.”

Across the years I have counseled many individuals who had yielded to sin and as a result were now suffering the consequences. All too often they were not so eager to turn from their sin, but to find relief from the consequence of the sin. Does that sound familiar to you?

Samuel was frustrated that the Israelites had sinned by demanding a king in order to be like the other nations around them. Sadly they were blinded to the reality that these sinful nations were suffering from the consequences of their sin.

Samuel gave his people instructions that still apply today. First and foremost we are to fear the Lord. This is to be a reverential fear that seeks to please God in all that we do and say. Then we are to serve Him with all of our heart and strength.

The last admonition is to recall. This is a pleasant reflection on all of the blessings that the Lord has showered on us across the years of our life. When we recall His blessings we will find ourselves discovering the pure joy of our salvation!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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