JOY TO THE WORLD!

Psalm 98:4 – Devotional

Psalm 98:4

“Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises.”

Throughout scripture we are called upon to make a joyful noise before the Lord. In Psalm 98, all of creation is called upon to make a joyful noise before God. All around us we see the hand of a loving God who cared enough about us to send His own dear Son into the world to provide us with salvation.

This beautiful hymn was written by Isaac Watts. As we read and listen to the words of this moving Christmas hymn, we need to stop and ask ourselves if we are making a joyful noise before the Lord or just noise.

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“JOY TO THE WORLD!”

Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found
Far as, far as, the curse is found

He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.

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You can enjoy this week’s inspirational video, “Joy to the World” by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/joytotheworld/

Merry Christmas!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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JESUS IS OUR PROTECTION!

Psalm 23:4 – Devotional

Psalm 23:4

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.“

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Jesus Is Our Protection!” 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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BLESSINGS TO THE LORD!

Psalm 103:1 – Devotional

Psalm 103:1

“Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name!“

When my wife Joyce and I were high school seniors, Joyce was crowned Homecoming Queen. I can still picture her sitting in the gymnasium on a make-shift throne along with her court. The crown on her head signified that she had been voted Queen of our student body.

The position carried no monetary rewards and on the following Monday the other students did not bow to her. She was just the same Joyce Harper as she had been before the coronation.

Our present-day society suffers from a short supply of love and mercy. It seems more and more that we live in a dog-eat-dog world. Even Christians seem to be caught up in the struggle to get ahead regardless of the needs of others.

My sweet “Homecoming Queen” might have surrendered her crown after that night so long ago, but she has received a far greater crown from the Lord. She had the qualities of love and mercy as a gift from God and went to be with Him almost nine years ago. She now has a crown that will last for eternity!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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LEAD IN THE WAY EVERLASTING!

Psalm 139:23-24 – Devotional

Psalm 139:23-24

“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.“

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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WONDERFULLY REMADE!

Psalm 139:14 – Devotional

Psalm 139:14

“I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.“

Manufacturers of certain products often proudly proclaim that this product is made by them and their reputation assures that it is and does as is claimed. I only wish that the same were true of all believers.

From time to time we observe products that were far superior to the original design because the imperfections had been corrected. We believers have been wonderfully remade in the image of God. Being remade in His image should result in a new spiritually renewed creation!

Here is the penetrating question: Are you living the wonderfully remade life that God offers to those who come to Him? If not, why not?!

It is time for all true believers to march forth into the world with confidence and faith. We need to place our trust in God to lead and direct us to be His army who will serve Him at all times. It is not when we feel like it, but when we trust fully in Him to lead guide and direct us. Remember, we have been WONDERFULLY REMADE!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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BLESS THE LORD!

Psalm 103:1 – Devotional

Psalm 103:1

“Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name.“

From time to time we observe people who talk to themselves. Some humorist said he was the only one who could understand and appreciate his humor. I feel that we are prone to live our life far too lightly with little regard for the eternity that awaits.

In today’s Scripture, it is enlightening that the Psalmist speaks to himself. This type of self-conversation is spiritual in nature and may even be correctly viewed as a form of spiritual worship. It is a glorious chorus directed to the Lord who loves us enough to give His life that we may have eternal life!

I am not sure what will motivate you to find praise and glory this day, but start the day with blessing and praise. Enjoy the many things that the Lord will bring across you path and above all, seek to be a blessing to those around you!

The world seems to be getting more vile and dark with each passing day. We have a choice to either moan and complain about the darkness, or bless the Lord and let the light of Jesus shine so bright that those in darkness may be drawn to the LIGHT!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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