​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional for August 7, 2021 "VICTORY OVER THE GRAVE!" 1 Corinthians 15:54-55

VICTORY OVER THE GRAVE!

1 Corinthians 15:54-55 –  Devotional

1 Corinthians 15:54-55

“So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY!

Psalm 29:2 –  Devotional

Psalm 29:2

“Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.”

There have been times in my life when I have worked in dirt and grime. By the time I had finished my work it seemed that I had been coated with the filth. I could hardly wait to take a shower and clean myself up. In this sin sick world we often need to come near God’s cleansing shower and experience His holiness.

Reginald Heber was born at Malpas, Cheshire, England, April 21, 1783 to a heritage of wealth and culture. By the age of five, he had read the Bible so thoroughly that he could give chapter and verse for chance quotations.

He composed many hymns, but served his entire life without seeing them published. It was only after his death that as many as 57 of his hymns were recognized. It was to the Lord that he dedicated his works. Such is the case with this week’s hymn, Holy, Holy, Holy!

Holy, Holy, Holy!

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,
Who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.

Holy, holy, holy! tho’ the darkness hide Thee
Tho’ the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in pow’r, in love, and purity.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional for August 5, 2021 "STRONG TO THE END!" Isaiah 41:18

STRONG TO THE END!

Isaiah 41:18 –  Devotional

Isaiah 41:18

“I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.”

We are in the midst of the 2021 Olympic Games, held this year in Japan. In addition to the stress of the fierce competition are the unusually hot temperatures. It gives graphic meaning to the phrase; the heat of competition.

I know that many of the competitors are born again Christians and regardless of whether or not they win a medal, they have a reward in heaven waiting for them that surpasses anything this old world can offer.

As a young husband, to make ends meet, I worked an extra job as a roofer. On miserably hot days we would start work at first light and tried to get as much done as possible before we could not stand the heat any longer.

The thing that kept us going was the knowledge that relief was coming soon. We sometimes feel that the stresses of this life are more than we can endure, but that is not the case. Our reward is waiting for us and the Lord encourages is to remain STRONG TO THE END!

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and become a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional for August 4, 2021 "STRONG TO THE END!" 1 Corinthians 1:8

STRONG TO THE END!

1 Corinthians 1:8 –  Devotional

1 Corinthians 1:8

“He will keep you strong to the very end in order that you will be free of any blame on the day Jesus Christ comes again.”

Years ago I was invited by my brother-in-law to meet him at a ridiculously early hour of the morning to do a run at a local track. We limbered up and set out on our run around the track. I was a little disappointed that our pace was so slow. After a few laps I began to wheeze and gasp for more air. I then realized that this was not a sprint, but a long distance torture session! I failed to return the next day!

Watching long distance runners in athletic competition, reveals that they have spent many hours training their bodies to endure pain and fatigue in order to reach the finish line. They knew what it takes to be STRONG TO THE END!

There is a parallel in the spiritual realm. When a person first becomes a Christian they may be energized to spend time in the study of God’s Word and time alone with Him in prayer. Sadly this all too often becomes less and less a priority and in some cases they sadly fail to meet with the Lord at all.

If you find yourself in that second group, I appeal to you from the depths of my being to return to the thrilling life devotion and service to the Lord. Our time here on earth is limited and we must be – – STRONG TO THE END!

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and become a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional for August 3rd "OUR SOURCE OF WISDOM!" James 1:5

OUR SOURCE OF WISDOM!

James 1:5 –  Devotional

James 1:5

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”

Wisdom is different than knowledge. I can recall as a teenager watch as college students taunted a brilliant student who possessed superior knowledge, but lacked the common sense to apply it to everyday life.

All of us may be aware or remember individuals who possessed superior mental ability, yet lacked the practical ability to use that great potential in ways that could be useful. They knew, but they could not apply!

God has graciously promised us His wisdom for our life. Our Scripture for today fills us with confidence that when we come to the Lord and seek His wisdom for our life, He will not fail us. The problem is that we fail to open the source of His wisdom – – THE BIBLE.

When we seek to know and understand God’s will for our life, we must spend time in the Bible. A walk in the park or a hike in the hills may invigorate us, but it will not provide us with His wisdom. God breathed on the writers of Scripture to give us what we need to know in order to live victoriously for Him. Receive it!

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and become a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional for August 2, 2021 "We Can Trust in God!" 2 Samuel 22:31

WE CAN TRUST IN GOD!

2 Samuel 22:31 –  Devotional

2 Samuel 22:31

“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: He is a buckler to all them that trust in Him.”

The phrase; IN GOD WE TRUST, was officially adopted as the motto of the United States back in 1956. There has always been a conflict with the motto by opponents of anything spiritual. Atheists hate the very thought of yielding to the rule of God in the life of a nation.

Regardless of what the opponents of the Lord think or say, there is a truth that can never be denied: WE CAN TRUST IN GOD! We may not be able to trust in human bureaucracy, but God can always be trusted.

When we encounter the storms of life, be they personal or national, we have the assurance that God can always be trusted. In the past individuals, families, groups, and even nations have disappointed us, but the Lord has never failed us. We have all too often failed Him, but He always remains faithful and true!

As we go forth to live our life for Christ, let us determine from the very core of our being that we will trust in the Lord with everything. Hold nothing back and cast all of our cares and concerns on Him because we know that God not only cares for us, He is far bigger than our most troublesome concerns! WE CAN TRUST IN GOD!

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and become a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional for August 1, 2021 "JOY-PEACE-HOPE!" Romans 15:13

JOY-PEACE-HOPE!

Romans 15:13​ –  Devotional

Romans 15:13

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil