FISH BREAKFAST!

John 21:9 – Devotional

John 21:9

“Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread.“

Have you ever experienced a meal so delectable that years later the memory still makes your mouth water? There was once a restaurant in north Idaho that was mine and Joyce’s favorite. Their specialty was baked potatoes. It was heartbreaking to drive by our favorite eatery on a trip north only to discover the building had been destroyed by fire. No more of those wonderful baked potatoes for us.

Today’s scripture has often made me wonder what that seashore breakfast must have tasted like to the disciples who had been invited to come and dine. Think about it! The Master who had created the universe had Himself prepared fish and bread. I am sure that they had never wrapped their lips around anything so delicious.

The Master invites each and every one of us to gather around His table and partake of the food He prepares for us. His food nourishes and sustains us to do His will for our lives.

If you are trying to survive on the scraps of this world, I want to invite you to move up to the Lord’s table and enjoy the meal He has prepared for His disciples. It will do more than sustain you — it will equip you for His service.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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OUR HEARTS ADORE THEE​!

John 1:14,16 – Devotional

John 1:14,16

“So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness… From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.”

This week we have a special new song for you created by Russ Hansen entitled, “Our Hearts Adore Thee.” He’d appreciate your feedback on this song–please send it to him at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

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Our Hearts Adore Thee (verse lyrics by St. Bernard of Clairvaux)

[verse 1]
Jesus, the very thought of Thee
With sweetness fills the breast;
But sweeter far Thy face to see,
And in Thy presence rest.

[chorus]
Jesus, all our hearts adore Thee,
Full of grace and truth and light;
In Thy presence we find mercy,
In Thy love our great delight.
Ever near us, never leaving—
Be our song by day and night.

[verse 2]
No voice can sing, no heart can frame,
Nor can the mem’ry find
A Sweeter sound than Thy blest name,
O Saviour of mankind!

[chorus]
Jesus, all our hearts adore Thee,
Full of grace and truth and light;
In Thy presence we find mercy,
In Thy love our great delight.
Ever near us, never leaving—
Be our song by day and night.

[verse 3]
O Hope of every contrite heart,
O Joy of all the meek,
To those who fall, how kind Thou art!
How good to those who seek!

[chorus]
Jesus, all our hearts adore Thee,
Full of grace and truth and light;
In Thy presence we find mercy,
In Thy love our great delight.
Ever near us, never leaving—
Be our song by day and night.

[verse 4]
But what to those who find? Ah, this
Nor tongue nor pen can show;
The love of Jesus, what it is,
None but his loved ones know.

[final chorus]
Jesus, all our hearts adore Thee,
Full of grace and truth and light;
In Thy presence we find mercy,
In Thy love our great delight.
Ever near us, never leaving—
Be our song by day and night.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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LAZARUS, COME OUT!

Music Devotional

This Friday we have a special treat for you. Russ Hansen has created a new song entitled, “Lazarus, Come Out!” He would appreciate your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

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Lazarus Come Out! (inspired by John 11:1-44)

[Verse 1]
Mary’s crying in the doorway
Martha’s barely holding on
Four long days inside the graveyard
Now all hope already gone
Friends are whispering, “If He loved him
Why’d He wait so long to come?”
But Jesus walked into the sorrow
Knowing death would soon be done

[Pre-Chorus]
Tears fell down from Heaven’s eyes
Standing where His friend had died

[Chorus]
“Lazarus, come out!”
Hear the tomb shaking now
Chains of death are breaking down
When the Living Word speaks out
“I AM the resurrection and the life”
The stone is rolled away
Anyone believing in His name
Will live again, will rise again

[Verse 2]
Martha said, “Lord, I still trust You
Even now God hears Your prayer”
Jesus answered with a promise
Strong enough for all despair
“I AM the resurrection
And the life for all who believe
Even after death has claimed them
Still they live eternally”

[Pre-Chorus]
“Do you believe this?” Jesus said
Hope was rising from the dead

[Chorus]
“Lazarus, come out!”
Hear the darkness giving ground
Buried dreams are waking now
When the Savior calls them out
“I AM the resurrection and the life”
No grave can hold eternal light
Everyone who lives in Me by faith
Will never die, no never die

[Bridge]
Wrapped in grave clothes, stepping free
A living sign for all to see
The tomb could not keep death’s demand
When resurrection took His stand

And one day every sealed-up grave
Will hear the voice that darkness obeys
The King who stood in Bethany
Still calls the dead to life today

[Breakdown]
Roll the stone away
Let the people see
What impossible looks like
When God speaks victory

[Final Chorus]
“Lazarus, come out!”
Let the church cry it aloud
Jesus Christ has conquered now
Every fear beneath the ground
“I AM the resurrection and the life”
Forevermore the grave denied
Anyone believing in the Son
Will live forever, death is done

[Outro]
The tomb was full of silence
Till Mercy called his name
And everything changed
When Jesus came

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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PLEASANT AND COMELY​!

Psalm 147:1 – Devotional

Psalm 147:1

“Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.”

I can recall as a young boy trying to sing louder than a girl in our class. It might have blown some of the vital vocal chords in the process, for I have lacked vocal acuity for as long as I can remember.

I love and appreciate music, but I simply cannot express it in the manner I desire. At times I have heard people sing that seemed to think they could sing, but what they thought and what they produced was vastly different.

I look forward to the day when we will gather around the Thrown of God and sing with voices that are perfect in pitch, parameter, and purpose. Until that day I will enjoy listening to the voices of those blessed with the gift of music.

It is wonderful that our praise to the Lord does not depend on our ability, but upon our availability. Give yourself to the Lord in all that you do and your actions will become a sweet, pleasant, and comely sound of praise to Him!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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GET THIS LIGHT!

John 8:12 – Devotional

John 8:12

“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.’”

I frequently receive solicitations through my e-mail offering the brightest flashlight on the face of the planet. Well, it may not be specifically described in that manner, but they make it sound as if I cannot live without it.

Now I want you to know that I am not adverse to light. As a teen, I learned to quietly slip into the house a few minutes after curfew because I did not want my parents to know I was late. A few times, however, I found myself stumbling over a chair or table. My mom had a habit of rearranging the furniture. Hmm! I wonder if she did that as a ploy to hear when I came home?

It is sad to realize that many people have not received The Light (Jesus) that came into the world to free us from the inky blackness of sin. We are born into sin and the only way for the light to shine is to receive Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. It is not by infant baptism or doing good works, but only by confessing our sins and asking the Lord to take control of our life.

Do you have His Light in your life? If not, I urge you to take that vital step right now. I assure you that this Light is definitely the brightest light in the universe!

Blessings dear hearts!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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WHOEVER BELIEVES!

Music Devotional

This Friday we have a special treat for you. Russ Hansen has created a new song entitled, “Whoever Believes.” He would appreciate your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

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Whoever Believes (inspired by John 3:16-17)

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only born[a] Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him” (John 3:16-17)

[Verse 1]
God so loved the world He made,
Love beyond all measure shown.
Not a distant silent love,
But a gift from heaven’s throne.
He gave His one and only Son,
Sent to walk the earth below—
Love came down to rescue us,
More than we could ever know.

[Pre-Chorus]
A door is open wide today,
An invitation to believe.

[Chorus]
Whoever believes will live forever,
Grace is calling every heart.
From every nation, every people,
God’s great love is reaching far.
No more lost and no more broken,
Life is shining from above—
Whoever believes in Jesus
Will find eternal life in love.

[Verse 2]
He did not come to judge the world,
Not to bring a word of blame.
He came to save the lost and wandering,
Calling every soul by name.
Light has come into the darkness,
Hope for all who choose to see—
Love has made a way to heaven,
Through the cross at Calvary.

[Pre-Chorus]
A door is open wide today,
An invitation to believe.

[Chorus]
Whoever believes will live forever,
Grace is calling every heart.
From every nation, every people,
God’s great love is reaching far.
No more lost and no more broken,
Life is shining from above—
Whoever believes in Jesus
Will find eternal life in love.

[Bridge]
Two roads before the human soul,
One leads to life, one fades away.
But mercy calls through Christ alone—
Believe in Him today.

[Final Chorus]
Whoever believes will live forever,
Grace is calling every heart.
God so loved the world He gave us
Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Lift your eyes and see His mercy,
Heaven’s gift from up above—
Whoever believes in Jesus
Will live forever in His love.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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