TRUE RICHES! – Proverbs 3:13-14 Devotional

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TRUE RICHES!

Proverbs 3:13-14 –  Devotional

Proverbs 3:13-14

“Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding; for her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, and her gain than fine gold.”

It seems that many people spend their entire life chasing after the riches of this world. The sad reality is that they never find the satisfaction that the things of this world promises but never delivers. The tragic reality is revealed by the large number of suicides among those who seemingly have it all.

I have known a few wealthy people throughout the days of my life and most of them seem to be miserable. They keep friends and family at a distance since they are convinced that the only reason they want to be close is to receive something of value. That is too often the case.

This passage in Proverbs is speaking of spiritual wisdom and understanding. He points out that the “stuff” of this world, even though it glitters like gold, never brings lasting satisfaction. In fact there is only fleeting pleasure to be gained.

The true riches that God promises are the result of discovering His wisdom and understanding. At best, the things of this world offer fleeting pleasure. At their worst they bring sadness and death. Choose TRUE RICHES FROM GOD!

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 July 8th:

    • 1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81
    • Acts 26:1-32
    • Psalm 6:1-10
    • Proverbs 18:20-21

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.

OUR SAFE PLACE! – Proverbs 18:10 Devotional

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OUR SAFE PLACE!

Proverbs 18:10 –  Devotional

Proverbs 18:10

“The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

In the time of storms it is vital to have a safe place. When our family lived in places that were prone to severe storms, we had planned ahead where we were to go for maximum safety.

Prior preparations can often prevent destruction, injury, and even death. The essential element to provide safety is preparing a safe place while there is calm before the storm.

The spiritual realm is even of greater concern. In our physical life the storms appear and then pass over. In the spiritual realm we are facing an eternity that has glorious or horrific choices. It seems a no brainer to choose to go God’s way, but the enemy of our souls has blinded the eyes of the unsaved and filled their minds with lies and lures the lead to spiritual death.

In the midst of this sin sick world God offers a place of safety and security. This does not mean that we will be exempt from sickness, suffering and even physical death, but it does mean that we can receive assurance of our place of eternal safety! Pass the word to those who are still vulnerable to eternal destruction!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for July 5th:

    • 1 Chronicles 1:1-2:17
    • Acts 23:11-35
    • Psalm 3:1-8
    • Proverbs 18:14-15

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.

LEARNING TO LEAN! – Proverbs 3:5-6 Devotional

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LEARNING TO LEAN!

Proverbs 3:5-6 –  Devotional

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

I have had the DELIGHTFUL (I mean that sarcastically) experience of being struck with shingles. No, not the kind you put on your roof to keep out the rain, but the medical condition.

Most times a case of shingles produces blisters and extreme pain. I had that to some extent, but unfortunately my strain took a more sinister turn and went into the nerves of my left leg. It caused me to lose the feeling in that leg and resort to crutches until the condition ran its course.

During that time of pain and paralysis I learned more and more to depend upon the Lord. I was to face even more situations that would force me to lean heavily upon the Lord. Loss physically, financially, emotionally or the death of a loved one forces us to lean on the One who is always there and never fails.

If you are leaning on finances or others as your support, that may be fine. I am here to remind you that those resources may not always be there for you. On the other hand, the Lord Jesus Christ is here now and always. Jesus never fails!

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 30th:

    • 2 Kings 17:1-18:12
    • Acts 20:1-38
    • Psalm 148:1-14
    • Proverbs 18:6-7

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.

DON’T BE A WISE GUY! – Proverbs 3:7 Devotional

One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for June 5th:

    • 2 Samuel 23:24-24:25
    • Acts 3:1-26
    • Psalm 123:1-4
    • Proverbs 16:21-23

DON’T BE A WISE GUY! – Proverbs 3:7 Devotional

 

Proverbs 3:7

“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.”

Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a situation that seemed to have no solution? I am tempted to describe one or two of my own, but if I do it may prevent you from relating to your particular no-win situation. How do we cope?

In today’s Scripture we are cautioned to avoid becoming wise in our own eyes. This is very hard for us to grasp since we seem to have the desire to control things around us.

When we encounter evil or injustice we often rise up with righteous indignation and want to correct the situation. God’s Word makes it clear that our fervent anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

How are we to avoid using our own abilities when faced with the problems that confront us? The answer is very clear. First and foremost we are to trust in the Lord with all of our heart. That means letting go and letting God have control.

Secondly, we must acknowledge God in all of our ways. The Hebrew word for acknowledge is the word yada. It means in part to learn more and more about God and His ways. We do that as we rest in Him, study His Word, and discover more of His wonderful attributes.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

OUR GREATEST NEED! – Proverbs 14:34 Devotional

Proverbs 14:34

“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”

I can recall a time when towns debated whether to allow stores to remain open on Sunday. It was as if we considered sin a tangible thing to be dealt with. That attitude may not have been directed from the Lord but from the misguided idea that we can legislate morality.

Those were simpler days, but I am not sure that the heart of man was any more pure back then than it is in our modern world. Sin is sin and rather than observing current trends it has always been a transgression of God’s will for our lives.

Be that as it may, the terrible condition we see in our world today should shake us to the core and cause us to call upon the Lord to hear our prayer. It is only as we allow Him to come into our chaos that we will find answers to our sin problem.

We are called to be the light of the world. That does not mean that we have to occupy a pulpit somewhere, it does mean that we can and should have a voice to speak the words of hope to this old sin sick world. Jesus is our greatest need! Share Him with someone today!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

LIGHT IN OUR SINFUL WORLD! – Proverbs 14:34 Devotional

Proverbs 14:34

“Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.”

If we were to select any type of media today, we would find a tragic display of sinful actions. I can recall a time when godly conduct was admired and sought after. That is not the case in our modern world. Our current society seems to be seeking the grungiest of the grungy to emulate.

It is a sad commentary that even some of our modern churches have chosen to give their rules and regulations (or the removal of them) a higher priority than the Word of God. In essence they have become their own god – – notice the lower case “g”.

Jesus told His disciples that a sign of the last days would be similar to the days of Noah before the flood. The people of Noah’s day were interested in only those things that satisfied their carnal appetites. Does that sound like our day and age?

It is our duty as true believers to allow our light to shine brighter than ever before as sin makes the world around us darker and darker. Are you and I shining bright for Christ in the inky darkness of this age? I pray that we are.

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

—Pastor Cecil

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