LOOKING UPWARD!

1 Timothy 6:13b-16 – Devotional

1 Timothy 6:13b-16

“I charge you to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God will bring about in His own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To Him be honor and might forever. Amen.“

There have been many situations in my life where it seemed as if I could hardly wait. Being old enough to drive, graduating from high school, graduating from college, graduating from graduate school and certainly between high school and college was that momentous event when I married my precious wife Joyce.

But life passes so quickly that the things of this earth pale in comparison to the glory that awaits those of us who have received Jesus Christ as our personal Savior and Lord. That above everything on this earth should hold our highest priority.

Paul was leaving his last wishes for his son in the faith, Timothy. What do you say when you feel it will be the last words that your loved ones will hear? I cannot believe that we would encourage loved ones to make more money or be more popular. Those things pass away. The things that last are spiritually obtained. It is not by how good we are or how many good deeds we perform it’s a relationship that can only be achieved by personal invitation as we ask Jesus into our heart.

Paul instructed Timothy to live without spot or blame until the end. That same charge applies to us as well. We need to be constantly looking toward the skies as we wait for the Lord to return. Look up dear hearts, the best is yet to come!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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DRIFTING AWAY!

1 Timothy 6:10 – Devotional

1 Timothy 6:10

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, which has caused some to stray from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”

Many years ago my dad and I were fishing on a small lake in Idaho. We had been contentedly trolling along in his boat when we heard a sputter … and then silence. We suddenly found ourselves adrift in the middle of the lake and not a soul in sight. We drifted for more than an hour before we hailed a passing boat whose owner graciously offered to tow us to shore.

I have often heard people mention that the Bible teaches that money is the root of all evil. That is not what it says. It says that the LOVE of money is the root of all kinds of evil. The sins of the eyes, the sins of the flesh, and the pride of life are pretty inclusive. Getting our eyes off the Savior and on the flash and glitter of worldly things is usually gradual, but lethal.

I pray that each of us will make sure that we do not find ourselves drifting away from the things of eternal importance. The things of this world will only satisfy for a season, but the things of God have eternal value. Don’t drift away!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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HE ENABLES US!

1 Timothy 1:12 – Devotional

1 Timothy 1:12

“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.”

It was many years ago that I felt the call of the Lord to preach the Good News of the gospel. At the time of my call I was not aware of the many ways the Lord would use me as a minister of the gospel. All I had to do was to follow!

Through education and plowing through ordeal after ordeal I came to learn that it was always best to simply trust in the Lord’s leadership. I must hasten to add that it is far easier to say than to do.

That being said, many of us have discovered that it is always best to simply trust and follow the Lord rather than to barge ahead and then humbly come to Him after we make a mess of things.

I praise God that through over sixty years of ministry He still is the guiding force in my life and ministry. I have no plans to retire and trust in the Lord to enable me to serve to the end! PRAISE THE LORD!

Blessings dear heart! Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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DRIFTING AWAY!

1 Timothy 6:10 – Devotional

1 Timothy 6:10

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, which has caused some to stray from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.“

Many years ago my dad and I were fishing on a small lake in Idaho. We had been contentedly trolling along in his boat when we heard a sputter … and then silence. We suddenly found ourselves adrift in the middle of the lake and not a soul in sight. We drifted for more than an hour before we hailed a passing boat whose owner graciously offered to tow us to shore.

I have often heard people mention that the Bible teaches that money is the root of all evil. That is not what it says. It says that the LOVE of money is the root of all kinds of evil. The sins of the eyes, the sins of the flesh, and the pride of life are pretty inclusive. Getting our eyes off the Savior and on the flash and glitter of worldly things is usually gradual, but lethal.

I pray that each of us will make sure that we do not find ourselves drifting away from the things of eternal importance. The things of this world will only satisfy for a season, but the things of God have eternal value. Don’t drift away!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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HE ENABLES US!

1 Timothy 1:12​ –  Devotional

1 Timothy 1:12

“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.”

It was many years ago that I felt the call of the Lord to preach the Good News of the gospel. At the time of my call I was not aware of the many ways the Lord would use me as a minister of the gospel. All I had to do was to follow!

Through education and plowing through ordeal after ordeal I came to learn that it was always best to simply trust in the Lord’s leadership. I must hasten to add that it is far easier to say than to do.

That being said, many of us have discovered that it is always best to simply trust and follow the Lord rather than to barge ahead and then humbly come to Him after we make a mess of things.

I praise God that through over sixty years of ministry He still is the guiding force in my life and ministry. I have no plans to retire and trust in the Lord to enable me to serve to the end! PRAISE THE LORD!

Blessings dear heart! Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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GOD’S GIFT FOR US TO GIVE!

2 Timothy 1:9 –  Devotional

2 Timothy 1:9

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Why am I here? What is the purpose of my existence? Has God given me a reason for being? Do I have an impact on the lives of those around me? Have I seen God at work in the lives of those around me because I was used by the Lord?

These are just a few of the questions we may ask ourselves to determine if and what God’s purpose is for each of us. I have even counseled people who felt that they had no spiritual purpose in life. Others had gifts and talents, but they had nothing to give and so they left the work of the Lord to others.

I once passed a church and saw a man I knew mowing the lawn. When I asked him if the church hired him to mow the lawn, he informed me that they had no idea he was doing it. He just saw a need and performed it. I discovered that there were a number of elderly people that he helped out. It was his purpose for those in need.

It may not be a ministry such as preaching or teaching that is your purpose in serving the Lord. When the Holy Spirit opens your eyes to some need, no matter how insignificant it may seem, go for it! Your purpose might seem unimportant to you, but obeying the Lord is vital to being a faithful servant.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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