WEDNESDAY MAY 1st, “SOMETHING FAMILIAR!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY EVOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

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May 1, 2019

“SOMETHING FAMILIAR!”

2 Timothy 3:16-17

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

It seems as if we have been here before! The older I get the more things seem to repeat themselves. This is also true with particular verses of Scripture. We are all familiar with John 3:16, but it is interesting that many New Testament books have a significant 3:16.

Please read today’s Scripture and you will see what I am referring to. These two verses are extremely powerful. God’s Word is the final authority. It is “God breathed” and infallible.  Also note that it is “all of God’s Word” that is spoken of here. From Genesis to Revelation, God presents our pattern for living for Him.

We may not be able to understand everything that we read the first time, or even the 100^th time, but if we remain faithful in our daily reading, more and more of it will become clear.

So what is the usefulness of God’s Word? For the men and women of God to be thoroughly equipped for every good work. I would say that makes it well worth our commitment to read and study diligently.

  

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

- - Pastor Cecil   

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TUESDAY APRIL 30TH, “FACING THE LIONS!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

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April 30, 2019

“FACING THE LIONS!”

Daniel 6:13

“So they answered and said before the king, ‘That Daniel, who is one of the captives from Judah, does not show due regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed, but makes his petition three times a day.’”

I am not sure how many times I have read and studied the book of Daniel, but it is many times. Each time I read it I am struck dumb by this passage that I have chosen for today’s Scripture. There were over 100 administrators who were so jealous of Daniel that they poked and pried into every area of his life. They were trying to find some fault so the king would not appoint him to head the whole kingdom.

How do you imagine you and I would survive such an intense examination? It makes us squirm a little doesn’t it? I once read of a man in a position of spiritual leadership who spoke with great conviction from the pulpit, but with his family he was bitter and critical. The man's hypocritical behavior was witnessed by his son's friend who rejected the gospel because of it.

Daniel was a man who lived his faith at all times. He was willing to die rather than turn his back on his Heavenly Father. The night he spent at the Lion’s Inn was easier for him than it was for the king.

As we examine our own lives we need to see a constancy that is not wishy-washy, but true and faithful at all times. Our actions must always match our words!

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

- - Pastor Cecil   

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MONDAY APRIL 29th, “HAVE COURAGE!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

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April 29, 2019

“HAVE COURAGE!”

Isaiah 41:10

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

Did you know that fear paralyzes? Perhaps most of us have heard the expression, “He froze like a deer in the headlights.” Think of the most frightful experiences of your life and you may be able to relate to that poor animal. Satan uses fear to keep believers from doing the things that the Lord has called us and empowered us to accomplish. Satan causes us to imagine that we will be laughed at or tormented if we obey the Lord, so we tend to stare into His headlights and do nothing.

In the midst of our fear we are given this powerful verse in Isaiah 41:10. It was one of the first verses I memorized over 60 years ago. There are two things that we are instructed to do: Don’t fear and don’t be dismayed.

The Lord promises what He will do for us if we do not fear or become depressed: He will strengthen us and help us anduphold us with His righteous right hand. The right hand is the symbol of ultimate divine power.

I challenge you to let the Lord fight your battles with the enemy. Trust Him completely and know that He never leaves you or forsakes you but will always be with you.

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

- - Pastor Cecil   

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MESSAGE OF THE WEEK, APRIL 28th, “LEARN TO SAY THE RIGHT THING!” PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON

MESSAGE OF THE WEEK, APRIL 28th, “LEARN TO SAY THE RIGHT THING!”  PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON

DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

April 28, 2019

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This is Pastor Cecil A. Thompson and this is the One Year Bible Reading and message for April 28^th  

 Judges 8:18-9:21

  Luke 23:44-24:12

Psalm 99:1-9

Proverbs 14:9-10

PASTOR CECIL A. THOMPSON TUMWATER CHAPEL MESSAGE OF THE WEEK.

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“LEARN TO SAY THE RIGHT THING!” 

Proverbs 22:6  

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Prayer

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

- - - Pastor Cecil  

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MESSAGE, SATURDAY APRIL 27th, “A DEAD WITNESS!” ; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL

MESSAGE, SATURDAY APRIL 27th, “A DEAD WITNESS!” ; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E - VOTIONAL

DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

April 27, 2019

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This is Pastor Cecil A. Thompson and this is the One Year Bible Reading and message for April 27^th  

 Judges 7:1-8:17

  Luke 23:13-43

Psalm 97:1-98:9

Proverbs 14:7-8

PASTOR CECIL A. THOMPSON TUMWATER CHAPEL MESSAGE OF THE WEEK.

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“A DEAD WITNESS!” 

Revelation 3:15-16  

“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.”

Prayer

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

- - - Pastor Cecil  

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FRIDAY APRIL 26th, “THE OLD RUGGED CROSS!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

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April 26, 2019

“THE OLD RUGGED CROSS!”

Philippians 3:10-11

“That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.”

All too often there are those who venerate religious objects that relate to the Lord Jesus. I have heard that if all of the supposed fragments of the cross upon which Jesus was crucified were assembled they could build a large building.

God sternly warns that we are never to worship such objects but to worship only the Lord. That old rugged cross can certainly remind us of the price Jesus paid, but His suffering was not just the pain of crucifixion, but that He was totally sinless became sin for us and paid the price for our redemption.

Back in 1913, Salvation Army Officer, George Bennard passed through a trying experience. This experience caused him to reflect seriously about the significance of the cross and, in particular, what the apostle Paul meant when he spoke of by entering into the fellowship of Christ's suffering. While contemplating on these truths, Bennard was convinced that the cross was not just a religious symbol, but rather the very heart of the gospel. He penned the words of this beloved hymn.

 THE OLD RUGGED CROSS

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain.

Refrain: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown.

O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, has a wondrous attraction for me; for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above to bear it to dark Calvary.

Refrain: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown.

In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, a wondrous beauty I see, for 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, to pardon and sanctify me.

Refrain: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown.

To that old rugged cross I will ever be true, its shame and reproach gladly bear; then he'll call me some day to my home far away, where his glory forever I'll share.

Refrain: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown.

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

- - Pastor Cecil   

You can find previous E-Votionals covering a variety of Scriptures and topics to help you in your walk with the Lord at:www.Daily-E-Votional.com