KEPT FROM EVIL​​​!

John 17:15 – Devotional

John 17:15

“I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You would keep them from the evil of the world.“

It literally sends chills up and down my spine to understand that Jesus actually prayed for each and every believer!  As we read the words of this beautiful prayer of our Lord, it is awesome to remember that He has each of us written in the palm of His hand. Accept this mighty prayer in your behalf.

Jesus could have easily taken all of His disciples with Him when He ascended into heaven. He didn’t! Jesus had a plan and purpose for the disciples of His day as well as the believers of all ages.

Read today’s Scripture once more. Jesus has a plan and purpose for each believer. Some have been called to endure suffering and sacrifice, others a life of plenty in which to give to the work of ministry.

Things change rapidly and we will never know from moment to moment whether we will live or die for the Lord. There is one thing we can know for certain; He has prayed this prayer for you knowing every moment of your life. What are you doing for Him?

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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THE LIGHT OF LIFE!

John 6:12b – Devotional

John 6:12b

“I am the light of the world. The one who follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.“

Those of us who have had the experience of being at the bedside of a believer who is about to slip into eternity, know it is sacred ground. It is always a mixture of sadness and joy.

I have often thought of the death of a believer as being somewhat like saying farewell to a traveler who is departing on a ship for some distant port. The journey may be long (even years) or only a few days or weeks, but our loved one will be missed while we are apart.

When Jesus left this world to return to His Father, He knew His disciples would experience loneliness and would need the Light of Life. That wonderful Light of Life is the precious Holy Spirit.

We have the confident assurance that we are never left alone in this dark world. Oh no! We have the glorious Light of Life continually beside us as we travel the journey the Lord leads us through. Enjoy the journey as you light the way for those who walk beside you!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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THE CURE FOR A TROUBLED HEART​!

John 14:1 –  Devotional

John 14:1

“Do not let your heart be troubled: you believe in God, let your heart also believe in Me.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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GOD’S MOST DELICIOUS GIFT​!

John 3:16 – Devotional

John 3:16

“God loved the world so much that He sacrificed His One and Only Son so that anyone who truly believes receives eternal life.“

There are many sinner’s prayers that I have heard preachers and teachers offer for a person to receive Christ as their personal Savior. Being a simple-minded man I must confess that I find myself getting lost in all of the words.

As I read through the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, I discover that Jesus spent the days of His ministry teaching people much like me. They were not the brilliant scholars of their day. Most of them were simple, hard working men and women who had faith to receive the bread of eternal life Jesus offered.

I recall being in a campground many years ago. In the parking area there were several wild deer who had become so used to tourists that they would boldly come up to the visitors and eat out of their hands. Signs were posted to try and prevent the practice, but many visitors did it anyway. People will be people!

God has offered to anyone and everyone who will sincerely open their heart and receive life that will last forever. We need to offer this most precious gift that could ever be given with as many people as the Lord leads across our path!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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A PLACE BEYOND IMAGINATION!

John 14:2 –  Devotional

John 14:2

“In My Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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GET TO WORK!

John 9:4 – Devotional

John 9:4

“I must do the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.”

There was a time when I was employed by a company that required me to punch in and out at a time clock. It was the means of insuring that workers arrived on time and worked the full required time before clocking out. At times a whistle is sounded to alert workers when to start and stop work.

In today’s Scripture Jesus is teaching that He had work to do and a limited time to accomplish His assignment. If that was true of the Son of God, how much more should we be committed to do our work for Him.

It would be well for us to take stock of how we spend our time. Are we more committed to the pleasures of life than we are to the opportunities to do the work He has called us to perform?

It is time for us to listen for the whistle from the Holy Spirit telling us that there is work to be done and we need to be faithful in our service for the King of kings and Lord of lords.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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