by Pastor Cecil | Aug 3, 2010 | Proverbs
Proverbs 20:14
“‘It’s no good, it’s no good!’ says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.”
Years ago I happened to stop by an auction that was being held on the front lawn of a house that was being vacated. I watched while furniture and appliances were being sold until finally it was simply boxes of assorted glassware.
We had very little money (that sure hasn’t changed), and I felt pressed to pay a dollar for one of the boxes. When I arrived home, my wife, Joyce, and I sorted through the contents. Below the top layer of every-day dishes were several valuable items. We were thrilled to have some very nice pieces.
I knew the auctioneer and happened to mention our discovery to him. He stopped by the house and was shocked to see what we had found. He never was quite convinced that I had not seen the “good stuff” in the box before I bid on it. From time to time he wanted my “expert” advice on such items. What a kick! By the way, someone once reminded me to be careful when someone calls you and expert: “ex” is a has been and “spurt” is a drip under pressure! Yep!
I shudder to think of the possibility that someone might think of me as an “expert” in spiritual matters. I would rather call myself a student who has determined to continue my lessons until Jesus comes. If I share what I have just learned with someone, that makes both of us students in the Lord’s classroom, not experts!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
360-570-0074
PastorCecil@Daily-E-Votional.com
by Pastor Cecil | Aug 2, 2010 | 2 Timothy
II Timothy 2:1-2
“You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.”
From time to time I have received a message from one of our readers that someone has used one of my Daily-E-Votionals, but used their name as creating it. I think it is wonderful that the material is being read and hold no resentment.
Life is humorous if we allow it to be so. I once was leading a Bible class and we had been exploring the fascinating Bible character known as, Barnabas. I had done my research and tried to present what made him such a radiant example of what a true follower of Jesus Christ should be.
I had completed the study when I read in the local newspaper that one of the churches in town was having a special speaker and the title of his message was, “The Life of Barnabas.” Wow! Just the thing! I rounded up our class members and off we went.
I was astonished to hear the speaker use my material. How dare he?! Then I realized that this faithful servant had searched the material on Barnabas as I had, so it was natural that it was identical. Rather than being jealous it was a confirmation.
It is not my material that I send out five days each week, but the Lord’s. He plants the thoughts in my heart and so it belongs to Him, not me. He is free to use me and use the material He gives me as He sees fit. To God be the glory!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
360-570-0074
PastorCecil@Daily-E-Votional.com
