SILENT NIGHT​!​​

Luke 2:2-10 – Devotional

Luke 2:2-10

“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.’“

Several years ago our church had finished a wonderful Christmas Eve service. Earlier there had been candles placed inside white lunch bags that lined the driveway leading to the church.

Joyce and I had volunteered to extinguish the candles after everyone had left. It had snowed a few days earlier and there were still a few inches on the ground. The temperature was below freezing when we crunched through the snow to the far end of the driveway. It was so quiet and beautiful that we were moved in our spirit with the beauty of God’s creation and the carol Silent Night.

The words of this well loved carol were written in 1818 by Josef Mohr after he had seen a play about the birth of Jesus. He was in a reflective mood and walked to a hill overlooking his village in the Austrian Alps. The view of the snow covering the village reminded him of a poem he had written a few years earlier. The poem was about the night the angel announced the birth of Jesus.

The next day he took the words of his poem to Franz Gruber, who had just composed a melody. He re-worked the melody to match the words to the poem Mohr had written and our beloved carol, “Silent Night” was born.

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SILENT NIGHT

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth

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You can enjoy this week’s inspirational video, “Silent Night” by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/silentnight/

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

And Merry Christmas!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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BUILD ON THE ROCK​!​​

Luke 6:47-48 – Devotional

Luke 6:47-48

“Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.“

I am always fascinated by the construction of tall buildings. The builders seem to be spending more time going down than going up. The reason is simple. Without a solid foundation built on solid rock, the building will lack stability and will be subject to catastrophic failure.

The same is true of buildings that are constructed in high wind zones. The rule of thumb in the construction of a building that will withstand the gales of adversity is to go deep before rising up.

Spiritually we have a fundamental application as well. Unless we dig deep and anchor our life into the bedrock of God’s Word, our spiritual walk will be subject to collapse when the winds of adversity howl around us.

I urge all of us to rededicate ourselves to spend more time on and in the solid rock of our precious Bible. Stand tall on the solid rock of His Word!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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OPEN OUR UNDERSTANDING​!

Luke 24:45 – Devotional

Luke 24:45

“He opened their minds, that they might understand the Scriptures.“

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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REMEMBER ME!

Luke 23:39-43 – Devotional

Luke 23:39-43

“One of the criminals who was hanged insulted him, saying, “If you are the Christ, save yourself and us!”

But the other answered, and rebuking him said, “Don’t you even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.” He said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”

Jesus said to him, “Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.“

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This Friday we have a special treat for you. Russ Hansen has combined AI and Scripture to produce an original song entitled, “Remember Me!” based on the account of Jesus’ conversation with the thief on the cross. We trust you enjoy this musical inspiration today. Russ would appreciate your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

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REMEMBER ME
(Inspired by Luke 23:39-43)

The sky grew dark, the crowd grew still,
Three crosses stood on Calvary’s hill.
One mocked in pride, one bowed his head in need,
“Lord, remember me,” was his plea.

Remember me when my hope is gone,
When I am weak and can’t hold on.
By Your grace, through mercy’s plea,
“When You come into your Kingdom, Lord, remember me.”

No time to serve, no life to show,
Only eleventh hour faith in the love You bestow.
I turned to You through pain and loss,
Today you’re with Me upon a cross.

Remember me when my hope is gone,
When I am weak and can’t hold on.
By Your grace, through mercy’s plea,
“When You come into your Kingdom, Lord, remember me.”

When my final breath I breathe,
Your promise still will comfort me.
Though I’m unworthy, yet I believe—
You won’t forget, You’ll remember me.

Remember me, O Lord, remember me,
By Your wounds, You’ve set me free.
When heaven’s gates swing wide for me,
I’ll sing forever—You remembered me.

“I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
In paradise.
“You’ll be with Me in paradise.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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GODLY COMPASSION!

Luke 10:33 – Devotional

Luke 10:33

“A certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was. And when he saw the injured man, he had compassion.”

All too often we are like the priest and Levite in the parable Jesus related to His hearers. They would most certainly be Jews who had distaste and even hatred for the half-breed and despised Samaritans.

It is very possible that many of those who listened to this parable that we know as the, “Parable of the Good Samaritan,” had at one time or another shown scorn and hatred toward the Samaritans. Before we become too high and righteous in our judgment of them, who do we reject in like manner?

We find ourselves surrounded by those who have been rejected and despised by society. While it is true that we cannot respond to all of those who beg for help, we can prayerfully ask God to show us those who cross our path that He has sent in order for us to show forth His love for them!

I find myself needing to spend more time in prayer and then paying attention when the Lord sends someone with a need across our path. Let’s be prepared to be like Jesus and show godly compassion!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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HAVE MERCY ON ME!

Luke 18:35-43 – Devotional

Luke 18:35-43

“As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”

He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?”

“Lord, I want to see,” he replied.

Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.“

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PASS ME NOT – lyrics by Fanny Crosby, tune by William H. Doane

Pass me not, O gentle Savior,
Hear my humble cry,
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

Refrain:
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

Let me at a throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief.

Refrain:
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace.

Refrain:
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

Thou the Spring of all my comfort,
More than life to me,
Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
Whom in heav’n but Thee?

Refrain:
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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