WONDERFUL PEACE! – John 14:27 Devotional

by | Jun 25, 2021 | John

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WONDERFUL PEACE!

John 14:27 –  Devotional

John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

We seem to be constantly bombarded with the talk of peace. As a young boy I recall pictures of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain waving a document in his hand and saying he had just met with Adolf Hitler and had secured a promise of peace. His words were, “I have returned from Germany with peace for our time.”

The sad reality was that the world was soon to be exposed to the horrible reality of a war waged by a mad man who intentionally tried to exterminate Jews and other ethnic groups. There was no peace then or now!

From the day that Adam and Eve sinned and were evicted from the garden there has been strife, conflicts and wars. For all of the rhetoric about attaining peace we are no closer to world peace, nor will we ever be until Jesus comes again. What a fantastic day it will be when there is eternal peace — Wonderful Peace.

Wonderful Peace

1. Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight
Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm;
In celestial strains it unceasingly falls
O’er my soul like an infinite calm.

Refrain: Peace, peace, wonderful peace,
Coming down from the Father above!
Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray
In fathomless billows of love!

2. I am resting tonight in this wonderful peace,
Resting sweetly in Jesus’ control;
For I’m kept from all danger by night and by day,
And His glory is flooding my soul!

Refrain: Peace, peace, wonderful peace,
Coming down from the Father above!
Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray
In fathomless billows of love!

3. Ah, soul! are you here without comfort and rest,
Marching down the rough pathway of time?
Make Jesus your Friend ere the shadows grow dark;
O accept of this peace so sublime!

Refrain: Peace, peace, wonderful peace,
Coming down from the Father above!
Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray
In fathomless billows of love!

To access “Wonderful Peace”, this week’s free inspirational video from GloryScapes.com, please go to: https://gloryscapes.com/wonderfulpeace/

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for June 25th:

    • 2 Kings 8:1-9:13
    • Acts 16:16-40
    • Psalm 143:1-12
    • Proverbs 17:26

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

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JUST A BOY’S LUNCH! – John 6:9 Devotional

by | Jun 23, 2021 | John

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JUST A BOY’S LUNCH!

John 6:9 –  Devotional

John 6:9

“There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?”

I enjoy considering the small things in life that the Lord uses to accomplish great things for the kingdom. It reminds me of the phrase from a spiritual song that goes something like; “Little is much when God is in it.”

I have shared many times about a mentally challenged man at a church I served in Idaho. His name was Roscoe, but I always thought of him as the man with a smile. While some ignored him, I chose to get better acquainted with him.

I learned from Roscoe that the small things in life are important when Jesus is made a part of them. A small flower or piece of paper with his smudged drawing were precious to him and became precious to me when I took the time to see them from his point of view.

Jesus delighted in taking time with the “Roscoes” of His world. They were the ones with just a sack lunch that became a feast for thousands. What is in the lunch that you are willing to give to the Master?

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for June 23rd:

    • 2 Kings 4:18-5:27
    • Acts 15:1-31
    • Psalm 141:1-10
    • Proverbs 17:23

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

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THERE IS A FOUNTAIN! – John 4:13-14 Devotional

by | Jun 4, 2021 | John

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for June 4th:

    • 2 Samuel 22:1-23:23
    • Acts 2:1-47
    • Psalm 122:1-9
    • Proverbs 19:20

THERE IS A FOUNTAIN! – John 4:13-14 Devotional

 

John 4:13-14

“Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”

Not only is Olympia, Washington the State Capital, but there is also another significant claim to fame. In the 400 block of 4th Avenue is an artesian well. People are able to fill containers of this pure cool water. It is a fountain flowing freely.

The composer of this week’s hymn is William Cowper. He was born in England in the year 1731. He suffered many personal losses during his early years that caused him much mental anguish. Loss after loss of those that were close brought him to the brink of despair.

Through all of his ordeals the Lord kept drawing him. He finally received Jesus as his personal Savior and began writing hymns and poetry. It is fascinating that he lived in a small house just behind the home of his pastor, John Newton, who wrote the wonderful hymn, Amazing Grace. Thank the Lord for the fountain of redeeming blood that cleanses us from all of our sin.

THERE IS A FOUNTAIN

There is a fountain filled with blood, drawn from Immanuel’s veins
And sinners plunged beneath that flood, lose all their guilty stains

The dying thief rejoiced to see, that fountain in his day;
And there may I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away

Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood, shall never lose its power
Till all the ransomed church of God, are saved, to sin no more

For since by faith I saw the stream, Thy flowing wounds supply
Redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die

When this poor lisping, stammering tongue, lies silent in the grave
Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I’ll sing thy power to save

Enjoy this week’s free inspiration video, “There Is A Fountain” from Gloryscapes.com by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/thereisafountain/

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

PEACE IN TRIBULATION! – John 16:33 Devotional

by | Mar 25, 2021 | John

John 16:33

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

It seems that many, if not most, Christians pray to evade tribulation. The problem is that we are told repeatedly in God’s Word that in this sin-sick world we will have tribulation. That is a given fact. Mark it down.

The real issue is what do true believers do when faced with the inevitable storms of life. The answer is that we are to expect them! Let’s face it – – this world is not a pleasant place. Since the fall of mankind in the Garden, we have been storms and tribulation!

I love the way Jesus promises peace to His believers. It is not a peace the necessarily removes us from the storm, but He promises to be with us in the midst of the storms of our life.

What storm or storms are you facing in your life at the present time? Read today’s Scripture once again and rejoice in the wonderful promise that the Lord gives to us as we wait upon Him for our strength to endure victoriously!

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

NEVER ALONE! – John 16:32 Devotional

by | Mar 18, 2021 | John

John 16:32

“Indeed the hour is coming, yes, has now come, that you will be scattered, each to his own, and will leave Me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.”

I can recall as a teenager being in a group of my peers who were planning on doing something that was against my principles. They were going on a shop-lifting adventure. I refused to go along with them and as a result I was mocked and belittled. I must confess that it hurt!

It was not long after my refusal to participate with them that they were confronted with the authorities and taken to the local police station before being released to their parents.

There are times in our life when others have gone their own way and we are left alone without friends or family for support. Some people seemingly hold different standards of conduct than we do and we need to stand alone.

It is during these times when others have gone off on their own willful way that we need to realize we are never alone. We have a Savior who is closer than our dearest human friend or brother. STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT. WE ARE NEVER ALONE!

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

HAPPY IN TRIBULATION! – John 16:33 Devotional

by | Mar 10, 2021 | John

John 16:33

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

I recall being tossed about on the turbulent waters of the Pacific Ocean as it funneled through the Straits of Juan De Fuca. Our cabin cruiser that had seemed to be strong earlier in the day now was being tossed about like a cork. The peaceful cove we finally reached seemed to be a blessing from the Lord.

Frequently the storms of life seem to descend upon us like a violent storm or raging sea. It is during these times we can be the most effective witnesses for the power of God to overcome the trials of this world.

All too often people seem to feel that it is necessary to accomplish some great or mighty act to please the Lord. However Jesus says that if we simply give a cup of water in His name we are doing His work.

As we encounter tribulation in our life we need to demonstrate the joy that only the Lord can bring. It is not enough to endure the times of tribulation we need for the pure joy of serving Jesus to radiate from around us. A cup of water many not seem to be much to us, but to a parched throat it may be better than pure gold.

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil