by Pastor Cecil | Apr 15, 2011 | 1 John
1 John 2:16-17
“For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.”
Philip Bliss was a gifted hymn writer. He wrote many well known hymns during his short life of 38 years. Both he and his wife were tragically killed in a train accident December 29, 1876. In June, 1870, after listening to the chorus of the hymn Oh, How I Love Jesus, Philip Bliss wondered if he had emphasized more on his love of Jesus and had neglected to write of Jesus’ love for him. That led him to write the hymn, Jesus Loves Even Me.
Jesus Loves Even Me
I am so glad that our Father in Heav’n; Tells of His love in the Book He has giv’n; Wonderful things in the Bible I see; This is the dearest, that Jesus loves me.
Refrain: I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me.
I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me.
Though I forget Him, and wander away; Still He doth love me wherever I stray;
Back to His dear loving arms I do flee; When I remember that Jesus loves me.
Refrain: I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me.
I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me.
Oh, if there’s only one song I can sing; When in His beauty I see the great King,
This shall my song through eternity be, “Oh, what a wonder that Jesus loves me!”
Refrain: I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me.
I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me.
Jesus loves me, and I know I love Him; Love brought Him down my poor soul to redeem; Yes, it was love made Him die on the tree; Oh, I am certain that Jesus loves me!
Refrain: I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me.
I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me.
If one should ask of me, how can I tell? Glory to Jesus, I know very well!
God’s Holy Spirit with mine doth agree; Constantly witnessing Jesus loves me.
Refrain: I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me.
I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me.
In this assurance I find sweetest rest; Trusting in Jesus, I know I am blessed;
Satan, dismayed, from my soul now doth flee; When I just tell him that Jesus loves me.
Refrain: I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me.
I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me.
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Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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by Pastor Cecil | Apr 14, 2011 | James
James 1:2-3
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.”
A few weeks ago I started focusing Thursday’s Daily-E-Votional to good news items. It has been a delightful time to keep my eyes open for illustrations that may be considered good news. As I have been praying and meditating about this week’s message of joy, I have become aware of a vital truth: Good news is in the eyes of the beholder.
It reminds me of an illustration I heard many years ago. It seems that there were two young boys who were being observed by a behavioral scientist. One boy was a pessimist and the other had a positive and cheerful outlook on life.
As a test, the scientist filled a room with a variety of toys and brought the boy with a sour disposition into the room. The boy immediately began to complain. When asked why he was complaining, the young pessimist answered that he did not like any of the toys and found fault with everything in the room.
The scientist cleared the room and brought in a large mound of horse manure. When the boy with the cheerful disposition was brought in, he immediately let out a yell and began to dig into the foul smelling pile. The scientist asked him why he was so happy and heard this joyful reply: “With all of this manure, there has to be a pony somewhere!”
As crude as that may be, it explains why we fail to see the good news around us. It is there, but it takes digging with an attitude of expectancy. Are you digging for Good News? When you discover good news please share it. The world needs it!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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by Pastor Cecil | Apr 13, 2011 | Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy 32:46-47
“Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you—they are your life.”
I am sure that most of you know that on February 5th of this year I had my chest opened and the surgeon performed a triple by-pass on my heart. Just hours before the surgery I had no inkling of the condition of my heart. In the follow-up with the doctor, I was told that I was very lucky. I could have had a fatal heart attack at any time. Boy, that gets your attention quick!
For years I have used the expression that each of us is just one heartbeat away from eternity, but I discovered that I was in the “zone.” I hasten to add that the surgery was a great success and you should have me around for as long as the Lord wants.
Moses was drawing to the close of his “upper desert discourse,” better known as the book of Deuteronomy. He gives challenge after challenge to the Israelites who are poised to possess the land of promise.
One of the most stirring declarations made by Moses is found in today’s Scripture. He leaves no option, but commands the people to pay attention to his words and teach them to their children. Parents are to command their children to obey the law of the Lord and to recognize that they are not mere idle words, but their very life. I wonder how many parents in today’s society are diligent about teaching God’s Word to their kids. I wonder how many of us are patterning those words in our life?
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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by Pastor Cecil | Apr 12, 2011 | Luke
Luke 6:44-45
“Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thorn bushes, or grapes from briers. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”
One of our faithful readers shared with me about purchasing a CD at a yard sale for 50 cents. When she got home and opened the case, she discovered that there was nothing inside. She had just purchased an empty CD case!
I have experienced something of the same sort of thing. I like to take CD’s to play for a church service. Once or twice I have opened the case and felt dismay upon seeing that it was empty. What a sinking feeling!
There are far too many people who claim to be born again believers who are empty on the inside. They seem to think that church attendance, church membership or some other criteria determines what is on the inside. I am afraid it is like having an empty CD case.
My heart aches for authentic Christianity. That comes about only by reading God’s precious Word on a daily basis and obeying what it says. We do not need to have others tell us what is right and wrong—the Word will be our guide. It will insure that we will never have an empty case!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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by Pastor Cecil | Apr 11, 2011 | Ephesians
Ephesians 2:8-9
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Over the years I have heard jokes or seen movies that give a phony description of the path that leads to heaven. Most of these goofy depictions have a gatekeeper at the portal of heaven (usually Peter), asking why you should be allowed inside.
Inevitably the one outside the gates of heaven lists all of the good things they have done to outweigh all of the bad things they have done. The result hangs in the balance. If the good outweighs the bad, they are admitted. If the bad outweighs the good, the door to hell eagerly welcomes them.
So here is the ultimate question: Do you think that being good or having more good actions than bad actions will earn you entry into heaven? The answer is a resounding, no! Notice that today’s Scripture says it is by grace through faith that we are saved. It is what Christ did for us, not what we do for Him that saves us.
Suppose you have lived a life of sin and committed many evil deeds. Do you think that your sinful life prevents you from being saved? Romans 3:23 says; “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
If you have never confessed your sins and received the Lord by personal invitation, please do so right now. I am so glad that God has loved us so much that all who call upon His name will be saved. Praise the Lord!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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