​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional for September 7, 2021 "PLEASING GOD!" Psalm 51:16-17 

PLEASING GOD!

Psalm 51:16-17​​ –  Devotional

Psalm 51:16-17

“For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”

Many times I have heard preachers preach and teachers teach about pleasing God. More often than not they espouse a litany of do’s and don’ts that come from their own creation rather from the Lord.

Jesus was consistently confronted by self proclaimed defenders of religiosity that was of their own creation. They had left the sweet joy of pleasing God in order to follow a man-made list of rules. Jesus taught that these rules did not please God!

We can only imagine the indignation of these pompous creators of so-called laws that placed heavy burdens that even they could never fully satisfy. They were miserable themselves and they made sure that others were just as miserable.

Jesus, on the other hand brought a sense of peace, joy, and deliverance to each and every sinner who reached out to Him in faith believing. He still does that today! If we are serious about pleasing God we only need to read His Word and do what it says. A spiritually broken spirit finds peace and joy in pleasing God!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional for September 6, 2021 "JESUS IS OUR SALVATION!" Psalm 118:14

JESUS IS OUR SALVATION!

Psalm 118:14​​ –  Devotional

Psalm 118:14

“The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.”

Have you ever received one of those notices from the friendly folks at your bank informing you that there is a deficit in your checking account and you need to take action immediately or dire action will follow?

It is very easy for us to feel overwhelmed by circumstance. As a result, we spend far too much time wallowing around in self-pity or complaining that life is so hard we can hardly stand it.

When I read today’s Scripture, I visualize a group of athletes getting set for their event. You can see each of them pausing and even see their lips moving as they tell themselves that they can do it. It will require their very best, but they can do it.

Sometimes we need to give ourselves a pep talk. To others it may appear that we are talking to ourselves, and in fact I guess that is what it is. But as we read this passage in Psalm 118, it is a clear picture of the Psalmist talking to himself. He is distressed. He feels inadequate for the trials facing him. He is trying to shake his own shoulders and wake up spiritually. He gives us the answer. It is to find our strength in the Lord. JESUS IS OUR SALVATION.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional for September 5, 2021 "JUST FOLLOW HIM!" Proverbs 3:5-6 

JUST FOLLOW HIM!

Proverbs 3:5-6 –  Devotional

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the LORD with all that you are and do not rely on your own comprehension; in everything you do trust in His leadership and He will provide the direction for the way you should go.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week by Pastor Cecil by clicking above on the play button.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional for September 4, 2021 "PASSING AND SURPASSING!" Romans 8:18

PASSING AND SURPASSING!

Romans 8:18 –  Devotional

Romans 8:18

“I consider that the things I suffer in this old sin-sick world are not worthy of a passing concern when I compare them with the surpassing glory just waiting for us who know Him!”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week by Pastor Cecil by clicking above on the play button.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional for September 3, 2021 "THERE IS A FOUNTAIN!" John 4:13-14

THERE IS A FOUNTAIN!

John 4:13-14 –  Devotional

John 4:13-14

“Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”

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.

THERE IS A FOUNTAIN

1. There is a fountain filled with blood, drawn from Immanuel’s veins;
And sinners plunged beneath that flood, lose all their guilty stains.

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

3. Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood, shall never lose its power.
Till all the ransomed church of God, are saved, to sin no more.

4. For since by faith I saw the stream, Thy flowing wounds supply.
Redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die.

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

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

​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional for September 2, 2021 "LEAD ON LORD JESUS!" Romans 8:18

LEAD ON LORD JESUS!

Romans 8:18​ –  Devotional

Romans 8:18

“I consider the sufferings and trials of this of this sin-sick world are not worth worrying about when we consider the glory that waiting for us.”

In the past few weeks I have spent a considerable amount of time in a dental chair. As I enter the dental office I have a good idea of the ordeal that awaits me, but the alternative is poor dental health. I endure the pain in order to receive the reward.

Many years ago I had a dental appointment in Ontario, Oregon. The dentist asked if I wanted deadening or not. I thought he was kidding, but he was serious. He explained that he never used Novocain and he survived to live another day!

I thought if he could do it, so could I. Dental professionals think I am either brave or crazy. I just keep them guessing which is true. The fact of the matter is that pain is more fear of what might hurt than what actually hurts.

I have no idea what the Lord will bring across my path in the days that lie ahead for me. It really does not matter for I know that He will be right there beside me each step of the way. LEAD ON LORD JESUS!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

​PASTOR CECIL · Pastor Cecil's Devotional for September 1, 2021 "MAKE ME LIKE JESUS!" Psalm 51:10

MAKE ME LIKE JESUS!

Psalm 51:10​ –  Devotional

Psalm 51:10

“Create in me a clean heart, O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

How clean are you? Do you possess a steadfast spirit? Are you open to the Lord doing the work that only He can do to mold you into the person He desires for you to be in serving Him?

How many unintentional spiritual failures have you experienced just because you became too busy with worldly pursuits? Let me ask yet another penetrating question. Have you ever made a commitment to someone, then after days, weeks, or even months, realize that you have failed to follow through? (It’s getting a little uncomfortable isn’t it!)

It is easy to see the faults of others while at the same time ignoring our own short comings. I think that the more easily we find fault in others, the easier it is to overlook the lack of trust in our own lives. There have been many times that people have disappointed me by saying one thing and then doing another. I want to strive to never allow that to be true of me.

I always want to take my hurts to the foot of the cross and leave them there with the One who is rejected by so many. My desire is to live more like Him every day. With the help of the Lord we can be more like Him by committing ourselves to learn more about Him from His Word.

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

– – – Pastor Cecil