I WANT IT!

Matthew 5:14-16 – Devotional

Matthew 5:14-16

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

My wife Joyce and I used to enjoy together the comic strip entitled, Pickles. The main characters are Earl and Opal. They are like some of us who are in the golden years of life. I remember one of their strips that showed the two of them sitting on the sofa watching television. Opal complained that they had just wasted time watching a stupid commercial that made no sense and she didn’t even know what they were selling.

The punch line was delivered by Earl when he responded that he might not know what they were selling, but he wanted one. Wow! That hit me like a ton of bricks. There is spiritual significance here that we can apply from that comic strip.

All day long we are surrounded by people who are lost and on their way to a sinner’s hell. They seem to be unaware of their hopeless condition and the wonderful plan of salvation that God has provided through Jesus Christ. On the other hand, as Christians it seems that we are often oblivious to the great harvest field we are walking through.

We have all known Christians that look and act like they have been baptized in vinegar . . . the farthest thing from a glowing example that would draw a lost person to the faith.

But like the commercial Earl and Opal watched in the comic strip, the Christian lives we lead should be so appealing that people who have no idea about our faith will want what we have.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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A RUSTY MESS!

Matthew 6:20 – Devotional

Matthew 6:20

“Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt,
and where thieves do not break through nor steal.“

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “A Rusty Mess!” by clicking above on the play button.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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SEED SOWING!

Matthew 13:31-32 – Devotional

Matthew 13:31-32

“He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.“

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Seed Sowing!” by clicking above on the play button.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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THOUGHTLESS!

Matthew 7:12 – Devotional

Matthew 7:12

“Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”

We live in an increasingly thoughtless world. In the past week I have observed two people in shopping markets that stopped with their carts in the middle of the aisle as they visited with each other. They had people waiting on both sides, yet when someone asked to pass they acted offended. Go figure!

Please do not get me started on aggressive drivers who act as if they own the road and have no consideration for other drivers. Is it any wonder that insurance rates are so high?

Let’s spiritualize this a little by asking ourselves a few pointed questions. Do you make it a point to know the names of the people where you attend church? Are you sensitive to the feelings of visitors and try to make them feel at ease? Do you drive the way a Christian should drive? Do you go out of your way to help others? Are you living in such a manner that Jesus would be pleased?

Wow! I think I have preached myself under conviction here. The bottom line is that we, as Christians, need to be the most thoughtful and considerate people in our community. Are you?

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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Who Then Can Be Saved?

Matthew 19:25-26 – Devotional

Matthew 19:25-26

“When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked’ ‘Who then can be saved?’ Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’ “

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Who Then Can Be Saved?” by clicking above on the play button.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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NOT WHAT IT SEEMS!

Matthew 7:15-16 – Devotional

Matthew 7:15-16

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?“

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Not What It Seems!” 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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