​PASTOR CECIL · FROM JUST GRASS TO JUST GORGEOUS! Matthew 6:30 – Devotional

FROM JUST GRASS TO JUST GORGEOUS!

Matthew 6:30 – Devotional

Matthew 6:30

Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

Sometimes we take things for granted. By that I mean that we fail to appreciate what blessings we possess. A trivial object may suddenly cease being trivial the moment we lose it. Far greater is the loss of our precious loved ones who slip into eternity.

I was born and raised in the verdant green of the Pacific Northwest, but I have since resided in areas of the country where there is more desert than green growth. I always recall arriving in Idaho and experiencing irrigation that transformed the desert landscape into lush green vistas.

We may often feel that we are insignificant in the broad scheme of things. If you feel that way right now I want to encourage you in the Lord. It is not what you consider yourself to be, but what God clothes you to become that matters.

You may simply be just grass in your own eyes, but remember that it is God who clothes the grass of the field. Allow the Lord to adorn you with His beauty and glorious presence – – FROM JUST GRASS TO JUST GORGEOUS!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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​PASTOR CECIL · CHEWING THE CUD! Psalm 1:1-2 – Devotional

CHEWING THE CUD!

Psalm 1:1-2 – Devotional

Psalm 1:1-2

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night.

In my book, “Life Is A Blast,” I recall a cow our family owned when I was a boy. Her name was Blossom and she was a gentle creature. I was too young to milk her, but I enjoyed spending time with her.

One of the things that I found fascinating about Blossom was the way she chewed the cud. She would chew and chew her hay then swallow it. After a short time there would be a rumble and she would burp up some of the partially digested hay. It is the way with cows to process their food in order to internalize it.

It is interesting that the word (meditate) in the original Hebrew is the word, hagah. It means to rumble or growl but also to muse or think deeply. In my mind as we read these two verses that begin the Book of Psalms, we are called to bring the words up over and over again until they become part of our being.

Here is the vital question—are we allowing His word to dwell in us completely? Let us chew the cud of God’s Word for it to be fully digested!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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​PASTOR CECIL · WE WIN! 1 Corinthians 15:56-57 – Devotional

WE WIN!

1 Corinthians 15:56-57 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 15:56-57

“The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “We Win!” 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 · THINGS THAT MATTER! Philippians 3:13-14 – Devotional

THINGS THAT MATTER!

Philippians 3:13-14 – Devotional

Philippians 3:13-14

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Things That Matter!” 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 · SOFTLY AND TENDERLY​​​! Revelation 3:20​ – Devotional

SOFTLY AND TENDERLY​​​!

Revelation 3:20​ – Devotional

Revelation 3:20

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.”

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This beautiful hymn was composed by Will Thompson who lived from 1847 to 1909. The words seem to capture the heart of the listener and draw us to come to Jesus. You can almost picture Jesus Himself standing patiently urging us to come to Him.

He not only pleads for us to come, but he offers complete pardon to anyone and everyone who will come to Him. He has paid the price and He has the authority to extend pardon to any who will come to Him.

The words of this hymn stress the urgent need of those who are lost. Some may feel like they have time before making that decision, but sadly for many they wait too long. Now is the hour of decision to receive Christ’s mercy and pardon!

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Softly and Tenderly

Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.

Refrain: Come home, come home.
You who are weary come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home.

Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading;
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies;
mercies for you and for me?

Refrain: Come home, come home.
You who are weary come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home.

Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
passing from you and for me.
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
coming for you and for me.

Refrain: Come home, come home.
You who are weary come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home.

O, for the wonderful love He has promised,
promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me.

Refrain: Come home, come home.
You who are weary come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home.

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You can access this inspirational video from GloryScapes.com by going to: https://gloryscapes.com/softlyandtenderly/

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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​PASTOR CECIL · TURN UP YOUR LIGHT! Matthew 5:14 – Devotional

TURN UP YOUR LIGHT!

Matthew 5:14 – Devotional

Matthew 5:14

You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.

I have several flashlights that have three settings; off (no light), on (normal light), bright (brightest setting). Our cars also have headlights with settings for bright or dim illumination.

In a similar fashion our lives project an illumination. I am sure that all of us have encountered people who brighten the room with their presence and those who seem to dim the light by their countenance. Which are you?

That is a personal question and one that we should take seriously. We often deceive ourselves into thinking that others see us as a bright shining sky when they actuality they observe thunder clouds. Oops!

As Christians we need to be the most radiant examples of Jesus burning brightly in our dark world. Consider the words of Matthew 5:16; “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” TURN UP YOUR LIGHT!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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​PASTOR CECIL · MY STRENGTH AND SHIELD! Psalm 28:7 – Devotional

MY STRENGTH AND SHIELD!

Psalm 28:7 – Devotional

Psalm 28:7

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my songs I praise Him.

When I think of examples of the seemingly weak overcoming the strong, I think of David’s battle with Goliath. A boy with nothing but a sling overcame a giant with a sword and shield.

The fact of the matter is that was not all that David possessed. David had spent time with the Lord in the fields with his flocks and had developed a close relationship with his Lord. It may have seemed that David faced his adversary with just a sling and a few stones, but the God of the universe was beside him!

As you go out into the world today and in all of your tomorrows, be sure you spend time in the presence of the Lord. I urge you to dedicate yourself to spend increasingly more time in prayer and Bible study. It will serve as your weapon against the enemy of our soul!

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely only on your own understanding. In all your ways give Him the glory, and He will direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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