​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional: BE CONTENT! Hebrews 13:5

BE CONTENT​!

Hebrews 13:5 – Devotional

Hebrews 13:5

“Let your conduct be without covetousness, be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

What is really important in your life? When all is said and done, what can you count as your most valuable possession?

There are people who live in massive and opulent homes that cost millions of dollars. It would be easy to think that they have reached the pinnacle of satisfaction, but that is usually not the case. These people are most likely to be miserable.

On the other extreme are those who live in humble dwellings that are in low income neighborhoods. Some who reside there spend considerable time and effort day dreaming about living in the homes of the rich and powerful.

Lack of contentment can be expressed in numerous ways. Some people are never satisfied with their employment, their marriage partner, their appearance, their abilities, or any number of factors that are common to the human existence.

Let’s face it–we covet the things or qualities that others possess. Even some pastors covet larger churches or larger ministries. God calls us to find our true value in Him. He leads us and directs us in the path He has chosen for us. The path may be steep or rocky, but it is the wonderful way God has chosen to allow us to shine brightly in a world of sin.

Rest in the contentment that God knows what He is doing, and by finding joy in your present situation, you may be a true minister of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional: BE ALERT! Mark 13:33

BE ALERT​!

Mark 13:33 – Devotional

Mark 13:33

“Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.”

One of the major elements in defending against aggression is being on alert at all times. I can still recall the long night hours when I was on alert for any sign of threat to our nation. Thankfully we were never attacked, but there were many simulated threats to insure our readiness to react.

When you are wide awake and expectant it is much easier to react quickly and appropriately. When the night hours slip by and your eyes feel like they are filled with sand, it is necessary to react in a professional manner that comes from long hours of training.

In our spiritual walk we never know when the enemy will mount an attack. We can almost be certain that this attack will occur when we are weary and worn. If we have not spent the time in self examination, prayer, and Bible study, we will be very vulnerable to the attack.

There is one thing we can be sure about—we will meet our Lord face to face. It may be at the moment our eyes close in death or it may be when the trumpet sounds and we are called up to meet the Lord in the air. Either way, we must be on the alert with our lamps burning bright. Are you on the alert?!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional: WE ARE NEVER ALONE!​ Proverbs 18:24

WE ARE NEVER ALONE​!

Proverbs 18:24 – Devotional

Proverbs 18:24

“A man that has friends must himself be a friend to others. There is a friend that sticks closer to us than a brother.”

Being alone is a sad and dismal position. We really do need each other and a friend is one of the greatest possessions we can have. It is a sad and poor man who has no friends. Friends are different than companions. Companions may be close by, but really are not close enough for us to share our deepest feelings.

Thinking back across the years of my life, I have had a wealth of friends. Many years ago I received a plaque from a dear friend that holds special meaning for me. It reads; “A friend is one who knows you as you are, understands where you’ve been, accepts who you’ve become, and still gently invites you to grow.”

You may have such a dear friend, but as believers we all have a friend who is even closer. Of course I am speaking of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the One who is with us at all times. We are never really alone when others have departed, for He stays with us all through life’s darkest hours.

You may even question whether it even helps to pray. Hold it! That fatalistic view of life is like slamming the door in the face of our closest friend who patiently stands at the door and quietly knocks. He is always here to help us. Please open the door and allow Him to heal all of the hurts you feel right now.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional: OUR ASSIGNMENT! Hebrews 3:12-13

OUR ASSIGNMENT​!

Hebrews 3:12-13 – Devotional

Hebrews 3:12-13

“See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”

There are a couple of truths that I have become more aware of through the years. The first is that we need encouragement and the second is that we need to encourage each other.

We might think of it as the ministry of encouragement.

You do not need a degree in divinity to minister to those around you. You just need to remind them of Jesus. The writer of Hebrews starts this passage by giving a personal challenge: “See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.”

Looking at that passage from a different point of view, we see that turning away from God results in a sinful and unbelieving heart. How tragic to see the shipwreck of people who turn away from God. What are we to do about it?

The writer is very clear: “Encourage one another daily.” We have a purpose in life and that purpose is a daily purpose.

Having spent time in police and military work, I know what it is to be given an assignment to be completed that day. Failure to accomplish the assignment could often result in lives being lost. It is a far greater responsibility to rescue the perishing and care for the dying. That is our assignment!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional: REWARDED FOR ENDURING! James 1:12

REWARDED FOR ENDURING​!

James 1:12 – Devotional

James 1:12

“Blessed is the man that endures temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to them that love Him.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Rewarded for Enduring!” by clicking above on the play button.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional: GOD MADE IT ALL! Colossians 1:16

GOD MADE IT ALL​!

Colossians 1:16 – Devotional

Colossians 1:16

“By Him all things were created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, dominions, principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “God Made It All!” by clicking above on the play button.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional: THERE IS A FOUNTAIN​​! John 4:13-14

THERE IS A FOUNTAIN​!

John 4:13-14 – Devotional

John 4:13-14

“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.’“

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Not only is Olympia, Washington, the State Capitol, but there is also another significant claim to fame. In the 400 block of 4th Avenue is an artesian well. People are able to fill containers of this pure cool water. It is a fountain flowing freely.

The composer of this week’s hymn is William Cowper. He was born in England in the year 1731. He suffered many personal losses during his early years that caused him much mental anguish. Loss after loss of those that were close brought him to the brink of despair.

Through all of his ordeals the Lord kept drawing him. He finally received Jesus as his personal Savior and began writing hymns and poetry. It is fascinating that he lived in a small house just behind the home of his pastor, John Newton, who wrote the wonderful hymn, Amazing Grace. Thank the Lord for the fountain of redeeming blood that cleanses us from all of our sin.

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THERE IS A FOUNTAIN!

There is a fountain filled with blood
drawn from Immanuel’s veins
And sinners plunged beneath that flood
Lose all their guilty stains

The dying thief rejoiced to see
That fountain in his day;
And there may I, though vile as he
Wash all my sins away

Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood
Shall never lose its power
Till all the ransomed church of God
Are saved, to sin no more
For since by faith I saw the stream
Thy flowing wounds supply
Redeeming love has been my theme
and shall be till I die

When this poor lisping,
stammering tongue
Lies silent in the grave
Then in a nobler, sweeter song
I’ll sing thy power to save

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Enjoy this week’s free inspiration video, “There Is A Fountain” from Gloryscapes.com by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/thereisafountain/

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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