THURSDAY APRIL 25th, “DIE TO LIVE!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

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April 25, 2019

“DIE TO LIVE!”

John 12:24

“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.”

I have the privilege of living in the Pacific Northwest where salmon go through their life cycle. Many species of salmon spend several years at sea before returning to spawn, after which they die.

Think of that! They go through extreme ordeals to return to the place where they were hatched. That is where the female will lay hundreds of eggs. After the male fertilizes the eggs, both parents die. Through death there comes new life.

In today’s Scripture, Jesus is teaching a positive lesson about death to selfish ambitions.  He was about to lay down His own life in order that others may inherit eternal life. He died that others may live.

It is possible to hold too tightly to one’s life rather than giving ourselves for others. We have family and friends who are observing our actions as well as hearing our words. Sadly they often see us living more for ourselves than for others. What does it mean to spiritually die for others?

1. Always put Christ first in your life.            

2. Live outside of your comfort zone.

3. Be willing to give until it hurts.

4. Repeatedly affirm, “Not my will, but Christ’s be done!” -- Then live it!  

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

- - Pastor Cecil   

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24th, “FAITHFUL PRAYING!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

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April 24, 2019

“FAITHFUL PRAYING!”

Colossians 1:9

“For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.”

I am ashamed to admit that I have often promised to pray for someone—even had the best intentions to do so—but became busy and forgot my promise. Because of this I have made a separate file for visits and prayer requests. That being said, what kind of prayers should we offer up? 

Paul had heard of the faith of the church in Colossae and sent this letter as an encouragement to their faith in the face of persecution. In today’s Scripture Paul says he is praying for God to fill them with the knowledge of His will through all wisdom and understanding.

In the next few verses Paul becomes very specific in what he anticipates as the result of his prayer. Let me list four of them for you:

1. Bear fruit in every good work.

2. Grow in the knowledge of God.

3. Be strengthened with God’s power for endurance and patience.

4. Joyfully give thanks to the Lord.

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

- - Pastor Cecil   

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TUESDAY, APRIL 23rd, “HE WILL BE GLAD TO DO IT!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

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April 23, 2019

“HE WILL BE GLAD TO DO IT!”

Isaiah 6:8

“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?’ Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me.’”

From time to time I do a little reminiscing about my parents. My dad was especially adept at doing just about anything that needed to be done—all the way from carpentry to electronics.

My mom on the other hand was more the director of operations—Dad’s operations that is. When one of the family members needed something done, Mom would say, “Oh, Dad would be glad to do it!” Dad would just smile and moan.

Christians all too often are like my mom. When God has a task to be accomplished they start thinking about others who could do the job. While the words may not be spoken, the message is this: “Here am I—send him (or her)!”

Matthew 9:37-38 tells us that we are to pray for the Lord to send out laborers for the harvest. As a matter of fact we need to ask the Lord what part we can play in bringing in the harvest.

Some till the soil, some plant, some water and tend the tender plants as they grow, and there are some who reap. When you pray the Lord to send you, what part of the harvest of souls are you personally participating in? Don't question your assigned part, just be glad in your participation. 

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

- - Pastor Cecil   

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MONDAY, APRIL 22nd, “MY HOPE!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

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April 22, 2019

“MY HOPE!”

Psalm 31:24

“Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”

"I hope he chooses me! I hope he chooses me!" Those were the words that would race through my mind as sides were being chosen for some game we played as kids. Suffice it to say, I was usually one of the last to be called -- more like a booby-prize than a coveted reward.

That concept of the word “hope” seems to be all too common. It is thought of as wishing for something that possibly could happen, but probably will not happen. That is just the reality of life (at least it was in my early years).

Let me correct that idea for us once and for all. The Hebrew word for “hope” as used in today's scripture is yachal. It carries with it the meaning of expectation. Do you hear that? It is waiting for something the Lord has prepared especially for us!

Please read that last sentence over one more time. It is waiting for something the Lord has prepared especially for us! It is not what we desire for ourselves, but what God wants to do in and through us. I think the greatest joy in life is to be used of God.

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 21st, “EYE WITNESSES!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E - VOTIONAL

MESSAGE OF THE WEEK, APRIL 21st, “EYE WITNESSES!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E - VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

April 21, 2019

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This is Pastor Cecil A. Thompson and this is the One Year Bible Reading and message for April 21^st

 Joshua 22:21-23:16

  Luke 20:27-47

Psalm 80:14-37

Proverbs 13:17-19

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“EYE WITNESSES!” 

1 Corinthians 15:3-6  

“For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep.”

Prayer

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

- - - Pastor Cecil  

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MESSAGE, SATURDAY APRIL 20th, “DEATH OF VISION!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL

MESSAGE, SATURDAY APRIL 20th, “DEATH OF VISION!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

April 20, 2019

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This is Pastor Cecil A. Thompson and this is the One Year Bible Reading and message for April 20^th

 Joshua 21:1-22:20

  Luke 20:1-26

Psalm 80:1-13

Proverbs 13:15-16

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

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“DEATH OF VISION!” 

John 12:24  

“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.”

Prayer

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

- - - Pastor Cecil 

You can also find previous Daily-E-Votionals to help you in your walk with the Lord at: www.Daily-E-Votional.com