A FRESH VIEW!

Proverbs 29:18 – Devotional

Proverbs 29:18

“Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but happy is the one who obeys the law!”

Assembly line workers frequently become lethargic and even ineffective as they are required to perform the same menial task over and over again. To remedy this situation, some companies have assembly line workers progress through the entire production process. They see not only the completed product, but the vital part each worker plays in getting the product to its successful completion.

Our “eyes” can frequently become clouded and distorted. We see with such limited vision that we fail to see the final completion. God sees the end from the beginning and that is why it is imperative for us to search our Bible to see God’s plans.

There is a portion of the Bible that is frequently neglected — the concordance. It should become a regular practice to go to a concordance (even the one at the rear of our Bible) and find references to key words.

We will discover a fresh vision from God when we become actively involved in searching to find meaning to this life that we are living. Stop focusing on the minute details of your life to the neglect of God’s ultimate plan. Ask the Lord to show you His FRESH VISION for you.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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JUST FOLLOW HIM!

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Devotional

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the LORD with all that you are and do not rely on your own comprehension; in everything you do trust in His leadership and He will provide the direction for the way you should go.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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OUR ULTIMATE FRIEND!

Proverbs 18:24b – Devotional

Proverbs 18:24b

“There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

I had the delightful pleasure of sharing lunch with dear friends and family. My son and his wife were there (I see them frequently), but the most rare pleasure was greeting a former military officer, Bruce Horacek and his wife, Karen. I had served with Bruce some 50 years ago. Wow! How can that be true for someone as young as the two of us? Cough! Cough!

As we shared this joyous reunion and felt God’s love around the table, I caught just a glimpse of what it will be like when we are all gathered together around God’s heavenly table.

I know that the hour grows closer and closer each passing day when the trumpet will sound and we will rise to meet the Lord in the air. That will be a glorious day for every born again believer, but a tragedy of tragedies for those who are left behind.

Let us be fervent in living and sharing the good news of Jesus’ saving grace with as many as possible for as long as possible! Time is short, let us be faithful!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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THE FOOLISH MAN!

Proverbs 19:3 – Devotional

Proverbs 19:3

“The foolishness of a man confounds his way, and his heart rebels against the way of the LORD.”

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TRUST IN THE LORD!

Proverbs 3:5 – Devotional

Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart!”

The more I live the more I realize I know very little. I feel like the old pastor who slowly walked to the pulpit. As the congregation eagerly awaited the message from this precious saint of God. He simply said: “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.”

In the past I have discovered that the interruptions in my regular schedule gave me the opportunity to read and meditate more than usual. I’m so appreciative of having a Kindle device so I can read book after book without carrying an entire armload. One book I read was; “Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts.”

More and more I have discovered a new appreciation of the sovereignty of God. It really is not what makes me comfortable or painless. If it is pain, so be it! If it is suffering, so be it! If it is complete healing, so be it! It is so easy to focus all of our attention upon our own will rather than on what God wants for us and through us.

During our hospital stays, God is able to use us to bring a little bit of healing to the nurses and staff who treats us. We all have a ministry for each situation in life and we need to be available for God to use us!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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GODLY WISDOM!

Proverbs 23:9 – Devotional

Proverbs 23:9

” . . . a fool will totally reject the wisdom of wise words.”

I recall talking with a good friend and he mentioned he had heard a comment to keep in mind: “Never argue with a fool. You will lower yourself to his level and discover that he has more experience than you at that lower level.”

I often reflect on the homespun wit and wisdom of Ben Riordan, the Juvenile Court Judge I worked for many years ago. One of his favorite expressions was to describe a fool as one who might just appear to be a fool… until he opened his mouth…at which time he removed all doubt!

There is a definition given in Psalm 53:1; “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good.” As we consider that definition we discover that many people fall into that category. It is frustrating and counterproductive to argue with those who deny God.

Argumentation will never lead to victory. We must live out our faith in such a way that Jesus will be seen in and through us without a word being spoken. The best witnesses for Jesus are those who allow Him to use us as His instruments of grace. May the beauty of Jesus be seen in us!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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