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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IN GOD’S HANDS!​​

Isaiah 41:10 – Devotional

Isaiah 41:10

“Fear not for I am with you; do not be depressed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, help you and uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

From time to time I encounter individuals who are consumed with constant and crushing fear. It almost seems that they fear they do not fear enough! (That was supposed to be a joke, but it was sadly very true)!

God does not want us to be in cowering fear of Him. We are His precious children that He came into the world to seek and save. With that wonderful assurance we can confidently come to Him with our most intimate needs and know that He will always give us the assurance of His care for us.

When we place our trust in the Lord we must stay close to Him. We do that by spending quality time reading the Bible and being attentive to the promises that He will give us at just the time we need it most.

We serve a risen Savior that loves us with an everlasting love. There is never a problem too small to bring to Him. Like a small child coming to our dad with a tiny scratch so he can give us comfort, God wants us to bring the “scratches” in our life to Him. He promises to kiss it and make it better!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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GROWING IN THE LORD!​

Isaiah 46:4 – Devotional

Isaiah 46:4

“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you.”

I once read an article that mentioned an elderly man. I was stunned to read that the man was two years younger me. If he was categorized as an elderly man, what does that make me? I guess the answer is in the eyes of the beholder!

My mom used to have a rental property behind her house. A widower lived there and she always referred to him as the old man. One day I challenged her by reminding her that he was three years younger than she was. Oops!

When I observe people who appear to be about 35, I wonder, at what point are they no longer considered young people? That is a tough question. In our modern age of youth worship, many hold onto a depiction of a young person until it screams!

Can I let you in on a little secret? It is okay to allow yourself to mature (that’s a kind word for getting old). We need the experience and solidity that comes with experience. Many people in Scripture found the greatest blessing in their latter years. I have come to the conclusion that age must not limit our effective ministry. We need to put our shoulder to the wheel and be more effect in serving Jesus each and every day.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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THE SIGN TO END ALL SIGNS!

Isaiah 7:14 –  Devotional

Isaiah 7:14

“The Lord Himself will give you a sign; the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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THE PRICE FOR OUR SALVATION!

Isaiah 53:6 –  Devotional

Isaiah 53:6

“All we like sheep have gone astray. Each of us has gone our own way; and yet the Lord has laid on Jesus the sin of us all.”

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– – – Pastor Cecil

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O COME, O COME EMMANUEL!

Isaiah 7:14​ – Devotional

Isaiah 7:14​

“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Emmanuel.”

The name Emmanuel is interpreted “God with us.” There are many Old Testament prophecies of the coming Messiah. The encouragement that His coming entails is that God Himself will descend and make His appearance to save the people from their sins. Thank God He has come!

The “Day-Spring” referenced in the third stanza below is an encouragement for us as we travel through the long and dark times of our life. I am overjoyed that God has cared so much for us that He has sent salvation to us by grace through faith!
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O COME, O COME EMMANUEL!

O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan’s tyranny
From depths of Hell Thy people save
And give them victory o’er the grave
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death’s dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai’s height,
In ancient times did’st give the Law,
In cloud, and majesty and awe.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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