RADIATE THE JOY OF THE LORD​!

Philippians 4:6 – Devotional

Philippians 4:6

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to everyone. The Lord is very near.”

We have far too many church members who look like they have just lost their last friend. They not only have sour expressions on their faces, they have sour personalities to match.

Paul repeatedly urges his readers to rejoice. The word he uses for rejoice is the Greek word chaírō. It is pronounced khah’-ee-ro, and it means to be joyous and happy. That means looking like you are happy. If you have the joy of Jesus in your heart, you need to let your face know about it and show it!

For those who have never placed their trust in Jesus Christ as the Lord of their life, there is little or nothing to be happy about. The things of this earth grow dimmer and dimmer as life slips away.

As true believers who have passed from death to eternal life by confessing we are sinners and accepting the blood of Jesus to pay the price for our sin, we are able to rejoice. The things of this world will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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GOD’S SUPPLY!​

Philippians 4:19 – Devotional

Philippians 4:19

“But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

During my teen years I worked for a milk processing plant. Since I was always the lowest man on the list, it was not uncommon to be sent to the supply depot and deliver whatever was needed to meet the needs of whichever department needed it.

If that makes you question what it was that I did, you are not alone. I often asked myself the same question. The easiest answer is that I simply tried to do what I was asked to do in the best and fastest way I knew how.

You know, as I think about it there has not been much change. I have come to understand that the best way for me to serve the Lord is to keep my ears open for His instructions for me to follow.

The times in my spiritual life that I encountered problems were the times I failed to do the Lord’s will, or that I hesitated (drug my feet) before reluctantly obeying. Oh, how much easier it is when we respond without delay! Lead on Lord Jesus!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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TRUE JOY!

Philippians 4:4 – Devotional

Philippians 4:4

“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!”

Philippians 4:4 should be read and re-read over and over again because we are so prone to moan and complain instead of rejoicing. Remember, the world is watching the way we live more than listening to what we say. This is not an option for us, but rather an imperative. We are to be a people who rejoice! That means to get a smile on our face. You might have the joy of Jesus down in your heart, but you had better let your face know about it. That is what others will see.

If I say I have complete trust in Jesus Christ to see me through every struggle, and then tremble in fear under my covers, which is dominant in my life? What will the unbelievers that I have been witnessing to say about my walk? Will they respond to my words or read my actions?

It is also this joyful attitude that leads us to the place of prayer. We come with rejoicing in our hearts to share our needs with our precious Savior — not with sad countenance as if we are at the end of our ropes, but with praise and rejoicing, in great expectation of God meeting us at our point of greatest need.

Many saints of God across the ages have had the joy and rejoicing in their hearts, even during times of deep distress. They rejoiced even as the flames consumed them. “It is joy unspeakable and full of glory, and the half has never yet been told!”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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CHRIST IS MY ALL!

Philippians 3:7 – Devotional

Philippians 3:7

“All that once was valuable to me, I now count as loss for the sake of Christ.”

Sometimes we observe people who seem to have everything the heart could ever desire. A closer observation will frequently reveal that the people who have the most seem to be the ones with the least joy.

At this very moment there are countless Christians around the world who are being persecuted for the sake of Christ. As a matter of fact the followers of Christ have always been the targets of unbelievers.

In spite of persecution, in fact we might say; “Because of persecution,” the message of the cross has been proclaimed loud and clear. We are never to seek to be persecuted for the sake of Christ, but we may very well be prepared to expect it.

If Christ is my all and in all I can discount the situations of life that I may encounter. I may experience times of plenty or famine, but the Lord has promised to be with me every step of the way. I can live my life with the words of that old hymn ringing in my memory; “Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before!” Praise the Lord!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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STRIVE FOR THE PRIZE!

Philippians 3:14 – Devotional

Philippians 3:14

“I strive to receive the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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PRESS UPWARD!

Philippians 3:14 – Devotional

Philippians 3:14

“I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

I recall reading of a race in which two competitors were matching each other stride for stride as they neared the finish line. At the last moment one of the competitors glanced over to see where the other competitor was and in so doing lost the race by the narrowest margin. Any such distraction can divert a racer’s total attention from running the race.

Coaches often give the advice to their charges, to focus only on the race and try to avoid distractions. It is good advice that applies equally to our walk with the Lord. We may be tempted to look back at the glory days, or we may look back at the approaching enemy, but we are told to look ahead.

It is tragic to observe believers who have lost their race for the Lord because they took their eyes off the Goal. There are many distractions that can demand our attention and result in a spiritual derailment.

The answer to finishing our spiritual race with victory is to keep our eyes on the prize that lies before us. The things of this world will lose their appeal as we see Jesus only!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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