SEEING GOD!

Job 42:5 – Devotional

Job 42:5

“I have heard of Thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth Thee.“

I frequently receive messages from readers who feel as if the enemy of our souls has his weapons trained directly on them. They seem to give Satan more credit than he deserves.

I have been thinking of a few questions that may help to put things in perspective.

• • • Who is more powerful, God or Satan?
    • Who is the defeated foe, God or Satan?
    • Who wants to make your life miserable, God or Satan?
    • Who wants you to allow Him to fight your battles, God or Satan?
    • Who wants to tempt you into giving up, God or Satan?

You could add many more such questions. The important thing is to come to the same conclusion that Job did in today’s Scripture. It is not just hearing about God, but opening our spiritual eyes to see Him ready to meet our need.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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GOD’S CRUCIBLE​​​!

Job 23:10 –  Devotional

Job 23:10

“He knows the way I take and when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “God’s Crucible” 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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OUR REDEEMER LIVES!

Job 19:26 – Devotional

Job 19:26

“I know that my Redeemer lives and that in the Last Day He shall stand upon the earth.”

I can recall a song by Alan Jackson that we used to sing. It went something like this: “I serve a risen Savior He’s in the world today! I know that He is living, no matter what men may say!”

I am reminded that each of us has a choice to make. We either accept the claims of the gospel and receive eternal life, or deny the good news of the Gospel and face an eternity of agony and separation. To me that is a “no brainer” but there are many who choose to reject Christ as their Savior.

I once was witnessing to a man who flagrantly said he did not want to go to heaven because he wanted to be having a party with all of his friends in hell. It make me shudder then and still does today.

If ever there will be a lonely place, it will be hell. Multitudes will be there but it is a place of utter aloneness and agony. A single drop of water will seem to be the most precious commodity, but it will be denied. The choice to reject Jesus Christ as our personal Savior comes with a tragic cost. OUR REDEEMER LIVES! Choose Him while the door is open!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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MY REDEEMER LIVES!

Job 19:25 – Devotional

Job 19:25

“I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand on the earth.”

Yesterday I read a report of a Christian pastor in India who was chained in the center of a busy intersection and all through the day in the blistering heat of the tropical sun he was beaten, kicked, and ridiculed for his faith in Christ. Only by the grace of God did he survive the ordeal.

His experience has been repeated countless times across the centuries. Many times It is through suffering for Christ that the reality of the gospel penetrates the bitter heart of the persecutor or persecutors.

The book of Job is a wonderful study in how the suffering servant of Christ can endure horrible afflictions with total trust in the trustfulness of the Lord. Even when it appears that He is not near, the Word of God assures us that He is always beside us.

Regardless of what you may happen to be going through now or in the coming days, be assured dear heart that our Redeemer lives and not only that, He is with us in every trial we encounter. Praise His blessed name!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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CONFIDENT FAITH!

Job 19:25 – Devotional

Job 19:25

“For I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the last day He shall stand upon the earth.”

We are told that the book of Job is one of the oldest books in the Bible. It is not known who the author is, but the truth presented in this precious book is worthy of our consideration.

I have read the entire book of Job at least once each year for many years, and without fail I discover new truth each time I read it. Above all it is a constant reminder that we can always trust in the righteous presence of the Lord, even when our life is filled with chaos and pain.

There is one other truth that we need to keep in mind as we read this book. Just because someone is experiencing trials in their life does not mean they have sinned!

There is truth in that sin results in suffering and pain, but it is not true that all suffering and pain is the result of sin. Rain falls on both the righteous and the unrighteous. It is how we react to the suffering in our life that reveals our true faith in God! I trust that my reaction to the pains I experience will show that Jesus is all I need!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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OUR DAY IS COMING!

Job 19:25 – Devotional

Job 19:25

“I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.”

Have you ever experienced separation from your home and family? Having spent a year’s tour of duty separated from my family, I know the pain of separation for an extended period. Special days such as birthdays or holidays were the hardest. There were many wonderful experiences during that year, but I always knew that I was there temporarily and it was not home. I was homesick for my family and home. I longed to return to my wife and three precious children.

I once went to a hospital in Bend, Oregon, to visit a member of our church who was a returned missionary. The medical reports indicated that she was in very serious condition and may not be long for this world. I intended to read a few passages of Scripture to her in order to cheer her up.

When I entered her hospital room, it was like an entryway into heaven. This precious saint was so excited about being with her Lord in a few short days that she could hardly contain herself. In the time I spent at her bedside she showered me with praise and hope. I had gone to lift her spirits, but I walked out of that hospital with such a feeling of joy that I almost wished it was me standing on the doorstep of eternity.

I want to encourage all of us to take time and think about being ushered into the presence of our loved ones who have gone on before us and hearing them tell about our new home that will last eternally. Our day is coming – – – soon!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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