LIVE BY FAITH!

Galatians 2:20 –  Devotional

Galatians 2:20

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer, live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Living by Faith!,” followed by Pastor Cecil’s Prayer by clicking above on the play button.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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SPIRITUAL FRUIT!

Galatians 5:22-23 – Devotional

Galatians 5:22-23

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, against such there is no law.“

In the northern hemisphere it is that special time of year when the fruit ripens on the trees, sweet, delicious, and ready to eat. It makes my mouth water just thinking of a perfectly ripe and juicy peach! However, in just a few short weeks the weather will turn bitterly cold and throughout the months of winter, the trees that now produce such tasty fruit will stand stark, bare, and naked of its delicious produce.

In contrast, God promises us the fruit of the Spirit that never passes away! The fruit that we read about in today’s Scripture is a fruit that meets the deepest needs of the human soul. It is fruit that produces life.

Years ago I was teaching a Sociology class at Boise State University, with about 120 bored and indifferent students staring at me. I gave them their first assignment. They were to write the three things they desired most in their life and why. There were a few ridiculous answers, but a wide majority listed the first three fruits of the Spirit: LOVE, JOY, PEACE.

The fruit that God promises will always produce comfort and healing to ourselves as well as others. Seek after God’s eternally fresh fruit!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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DON’T BE FOOLISH!

Galatians 3:3 – Devotional

Galatians 3:3

“Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh?“

Failing to do things God’s way is foolish and dangerous. Sometimes when builders are fitting pieces of framing together, the ends might be a fraction of an inch off. We often can hear someone say, “Good enough.” I fear that many people apply that attitude to their spiritual lives as well.

Just what is good enough in the spiritual realm? The answer is God’s perfect will for our life. Another question is: whose perfection? It is certainly not ours. I have known thousands of people in my life and not one of them was or is perfect, nor am I – – nor are you!

My dear friend Mike Keller works in prison ministry in Florida. He always asks his group this question: Do you think you can be good enough to make it to heaven? Most inmates raise their hands to answer “Yes.” Then Mike tells them that it is not possible to be good enough and goes on to explain the plan of salvation to them.

It is not our perfection that we need, but the perfection of Christ. He paid it all in our behalf. Don’t be foolish, we can never be good enough in ourselves, but Jesus was good enough for all of us. We need His goodness to provide us with salvation.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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GOOD ENOUGH!

Galatians 3:2-3 – Devotional

Galatians 3:2-3

“This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh?“

I remember working with my dad building houses. Sometimes when we were fitting pieces of framing together, the ends might be a fraction of an inch off. I would hear my dad say, “Good enough.” I fear that many people are prone to apply that same attitude to their spiritual lives.

Just what is good enough in the spiritual realm? The answer is perfection. The second question is whose perfection? It is certainly not ours. I have known thousands of people in my life and not one of them was or is perfect. There are some who seem to believe that they are perfect, but just spend time with them … you will see the truth!

My dear friend Mike Keller works in prison ministry in Florida. He always asks his group this question: Do you think you can be good enough to make it to heaven? Most inmates raise their hands to answer “Yes.” Then Mike tells them that it is not possible to be good enough and goes on to explain the plan of salvation to them.

It is not our perfection that we need, but the perfection of Christ. He paid it all in our behalf. We can never be good enough in ourselves, but Jesus was good enough for all of us. We need His goodness to provide us with salvation.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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BURDEN BEARERS!

Galatians 6:2-3 – Devotional

Galatians 6:2-3

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.“

I have experienced times in my life when I needed a helping hand. I have to be honest and admit that there have been many times when I was incapable of doing a project by myself and had to call for help. The older I get the more I find myself calling for help.

It would be easy to become distressed by my limitations, but at the same time it reveals to me that there are things I am capable of doing that can make a positive difference in the lives of others.

I have become a listening ear for those who need someone to listen to their heart ache and heart break. I can lift people in prayer at all hours of the day and night. I can encourage others by a smile or a phone call.

I can be there when people need a listening ear and open heart. God is gracious in giving us meaningful purpose all through our life. We are called to be burden bearers for Him!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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SOMEONE CARES​​​!

Galatians 5:13 – Devotional

Galatians 5:13

“Dear brothers and sisters, we have been called to enjoy liberty, but we must never use our freedom to obey the flesh, but rather to serve each other.“

Thinking back across almost ninety years of my life, I am stunned by the degree society has seemingly become more self-centered and greedy. Don’t get me wrong, the heart of man (and woman) has always been sinful by nature, but it seems to be increasingly so.

I think we as born again believers have a calling, as never before, to live our lives in such a way as to serve others in the manner in which the Lord Jesus would have us serve.

For that to happen, we of necessity must begin each day by talking to the Lord. Open your Bible and also your heart. Prepare yourself to receive your marching orders for the day, then go out to fight the fight of faith!

Perhaps the best way to fight the fight of faith is to consciously be aware of ways to aid and assist others. That may be by a gift, a word of encouragement, or simply a smile. The important thing is to let someone know that someone cares!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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