GREET ONE ANOTHER WITH JOY​!

Romans 8:16 – Devotional

Romans 8:16

Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.

During the dark days of disease and pandemic, social distancing has created a sense of isolation and hopelessness. I think this delights Satan and gives him a way to separate us from those who would give us hope in the Lord.

Thank God we live in a time when we can contact each other easily by telephone, e-mail, and numerous gidgets, gadgets, and gizmos. When all else fails we get up off our do nothing and meet in person.

I am thrilled to open my home each week to our small home church. But that is not enough. All throughout the week there is contact between members by means of the devices I have just mentioned.

The device we may use to touch the life of those around us is not the important thing. It is the joy of Jesus that bubbles up within us and gives us the reality that as part of the family of God, we have deep and abiding joy that satisfies the deepest longing within our heart. I want to encourage each of us (me included), to greet one another with joy as often as possible!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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PASSING AND SURPASSING​!

Romans 8:18 – Devotional

Romans 8:18

“I consider that the things I suffer in this old sin-sick world are not worthy of a passing concern when I compare them with the surpassing glory just waiting for us who know Him!”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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HATE THE EVIL!

Romans 12:9-11 – Devotional

Romans 12:9-11

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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LEAD ON LORD JESUS​​​​​​!

Romans 8:18 – Devotional

Romans 8:18

“I consider the sufferings and trials of this of this sin-sick world are not worth worrying about when we consider the glory that waiting for us.”

In the past few weeks I have spent a considerable amount of time in a dental chair. As I enter the dental office I have a good idea of the ordeal that awaits me, but the alternative is poor dental health. I endure the pain in order to receive the reward.

Many years ago I had a dental appointment in Ontario, Oregon. The dentist asked if I wanted deadening or not. I thought he was kidding, but he was serious. He explained that he never used Novocain and he survived to live another day!

I thought if he could do it, so could I. Dental professionals think I am either brave or crazy. I just keep them guessing which is true. The fact of the matter is that pain is more fear of what might hurt than what actually hurts.

I have no idea what the Lord will bring across my path in the days that lie ahead for me. It really does not matter for I know that He will be right there beside me each step of the way. LEAD ON LORD JESUS!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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JOY AND PEACE​​​​​​!

Romans 15:13 – Devotional

Romans 15:13

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

If there were some way of measuring the amount of joy and peace you had in your life, what would that gauge read? I fear that for many it would be closer to empty than full.

That is tragic! If ever there was a time when the world needed the joy and peace of the Lord, it is today. There is no end to the violence and hatred that surrounds us. But there is also no end to the joy and peace that is ours through our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.

The call to go forth to bring hope to the hopeless people around us is loud and clear. We have a great opportunity to do something significant in our day and age. The Lord has given His new life that we in turn can share that new life with others.

I remember a song we sang when I was a young boy. It had the words; I have the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart to stay. I want that joy to be seen by others as I live my life for the Lord.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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IN CHRIST THERE IS NO EAST OR WEST!

Romans 3:22 – Devotional

Romans 3:22

“The righteousness from God comes through faith
in Jesus Christ to all who believe.“

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Today’s Evotional is provided by John Oxenham who wrote the lyrics to In Christ There Is No East or West.

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IN CHRIST THERE IS NO EAST OR WEST

In Christ there is no East or West,
In Him no South or North;
But one great fellowship of love
Throughout the whole wide earth.

In Him shall true hearts everywhere
Their high communion find;
His service is the golden cord,
Close binding humankind.

Join hands, then, members of the faith,
Whatever your race may be!
Who serves my Father as His child
Is surely kin to me.

In Christ now meet both East and West,
In Him meet North and South;
All Christly souls are one in Him
Throughout the whole wide earth.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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