A REASON TO REJOICE!​​

Matthew 5:12 – Devotional

Matthew 5:12

“Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven!”

When I attended high school we were not large enough to field an eleven-man football team, we competed in an eight-man football league. The rules were the same, but with fewer players.

In my senior year we had won all of our games. The final game of the season was played under the lights at the home field of our toughest competitor. They played hard, but our team won the game and the championship. As the final gun sounded, wild cheering surrounded and rose up all around us. We were rejoicing because we had been declared the winner.

In His “Sermon on the Mount,” Jesus presented an unusual reason for rejoicing. I did not include the verse that precedes today’s topic Scripture because I wanted to stress the difference Jesus gave. Here is what He said in verse 11: “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.”

Wow! What a difference. Jesus calls us to rejoice even when we experience severe opposition. Usually we whimper and whine? Jesus calls His believers to be different by exhibiting radiant joy even when things are tough. Do we?

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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THE LORD’S HOUSE!

Matthew 21:13 – Devotional

Matthew 21:13

“And He said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.”

I recall an incident that occurred many years ago. Following the evening service I was standing in the center aisle of the church speaking with the pastor and a friend.

Suddenly my friend’s young son came toward us doing somersaults. My friend was shocked and began to apologize to the pastor. I will never forget as the pastor responded; “Let him alone. It’s time we see some life in this church!”

He was just kidding (I think), but sometimes I feel like many of our churches are congregations of the frozen chosen. I am not advocating undisciplined displays, but there needs to be a sense of life and vitality in our worship.

If Jesus came into our services today, would He be pleased or would we be find Him calling us to remember that we are in His presence and thus we need to be holy for He is holy! May the words of our mouth and meditation of our heart always be acceptable to Him!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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SHINE BRIGHT!

Matthew 5:16 –  Devotional

Matthew 5:16

“Let your light shine before the world, so that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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LET GOD BE GOD!​​

Matthew 6:10 – Devotional

Matthew 6:10

“Your kingdom come, Your will be done, here on earth as it is in heaven!”

I once found myself being convicted of words which I had spoken to a family in our congregation. They were considering a move across the country to be near their daughter and grandchildren. (Not to mention, it would also be much warmer.) I discouraged them!

To even think of them leaving our congregation was extremely hard for me. They and their family had been members of my congregation for many years. The wife’s parents were also members of my congregation and I officiated at each of their funerals.

The problem was that I had been allowing my wishes to take precedence in the matter. These dear friends have laughingly forgiven me for my desire to keep them here, but I have learned a lesson (or at least I am trying to learn) — LET GOD DO THE LEADING!

I am sure that there are many areas of my life where I have stepped out ahead of the Lord’s leadership instead of waiting on Him. I want to become increasingly committed to seek the guidance and leadership of the Holy Spirit. Rather than looking out for our own interests, we need to encourage each other to pray fervently and then let God be God!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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ASK-SEEK-KNOCK!

Matthew 7:7 –  Devotional

Matthew 7:7

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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LOCATE YOUR TREASURE!

Matthew 6:21 –  Devotional

Matthew 6:21

“Where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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