SWEET MUSIC!

by | Sep 2, 2010 | Ephesians

Ephesians 5:19-21

“Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of GOD.”

I was in my office this morning when I heard the sweetest melody. It was not from the radio or television, but from our birdcage in the family room. It was our little canary, Buddy. His trills and tweets were a treat to our ears. What a way to greet the day!

Buddy has been a delight to us for the past eighteen months, but he has not always been so free with his songs. As a matter of fact he can go for several months without singing a single note. It is during these silent times that we have learned to enjoy him for his unique personality, not just for his performance.

All around us there are people who are aware of us. We may not be aware of them, but they are aware of us. They may hear us when we perform (speak, sing or in some way minister), but they also are watching how we live. How we handle the ups and downs of daily living.

Our question should be, “How can I, as a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, make beautiful music in the silent times of my life?” Beautiful music can and should be a very real attribute of our new life in Christ. How is your song?!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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PastorCecil@Daily-E-Votional.com

THOUGHTLESS!

by | Sep 1, 2010 | Matthew

Matthew 7:12

“Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”

We live in an increasingly thoughtless world. In the past week I have observed two people in shopping markets that stopped with their carts in the middle of the aisle as they visited with each other. They had people waiting on both sides, yet when someone asked to pass they acted offended. Go figure!

Please do not get me started on aggressive drivers who act as if they own the road and have no consideration for other drivers. Is it any wonder that insurance rates are so high?   

Let’s spiritualize this a little by asking ourselves a few pointed questions. Do you make it a point to know the names of the people where you attend church? Are you sensitive to the feelings of visitors and try to make them feel at ease? Do you drive the way a Christian should drive? Do you go out of your way to help others? Are you living in such a manner that Jesus would be pleased?

Wow! I think I have preached myself under conviction here. The bottom line is that we, as Christians, need to be the most thoughtful and considerate people in our community. Are you?

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