MESSAGE OF THE WEEK, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20, “A SHORT TIMER!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON

​PASTOR CECIL · MESSAGE OF THE WEEK, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20, “A SHORT TIMER!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON

 MESSAGE OF THE WEEK, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20, “A SHORT TIMER!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON

DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

September 20, 2020

 

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

Isaiah 33:10-36:22, Galatians 5:13-26, Psalm 64:1-10, Proverbs 23:23

 

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“A SHORT TIMER!” 

 Psalm 62:8

“Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah” 

Prayer

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

- - - Pastor Cecil 

 

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MESSAGE OF THE WEEK, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, “GOD CAN DO WHAT I CANNOT DO!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON

​PASTOR CECIL · MESSAGE OF THE WEEK, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, “GOD CAN DO WHAT I CANNOT DO!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON

 MESSAGE OF THE WEEK, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, “GOD CAN DO WHAT I CANNOT DO!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

September 19, 2020

 

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This is Pastor Cecil A. Thompson and this is the One Year Bible Reading and message for September 19th: Isaiah 30:12-33:9, Galatians 5:1-12, Psalm 63:1-11, Proverbs 23:22

 

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“GOD CAN DO WHAT I CANNOT DO!” 

 Romans 8:28

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” 

Prayer

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

- - - Pastor Cecil 

 

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HYMN OF THE WEEK, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, “THE OLD RUGGED CROSS!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON

​PASTOR CECIL · HYMN OF THE WEEK, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, “THE OLD RUGGED CROSS!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

 

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

“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   

 

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, “TOO BUSY!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL

​PASTOR CECIL · THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, “TOO BUSY!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E - VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

 

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 

“TOO BUSY!”

Acts 24:25

“Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, ‘Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you.’”

 

A number of years ago I was attending a Christian conference that was being held on a major university campus. At that time this university boasted the top-ranked football team in the nation.

 

After lunch a group of us were walking back to the arena when we recognized the head coach and members of his staff walking in the same direction. The coach asked one of his staff what was going on for so many men to be present. The staff member explained that it was a Christian seminar. The coach scoffed and pronounced, “I don’t have time for God today!”

 

It was heartbreaking to hear such a firm rejection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, there are many who reject the Lord, even if they do not make such a bold statement. Even believers may become so pre-occupied with the things of the world that they simply do not have time for God.

 

Our Scripture for today gives us the answer. We are to make the time for God and draw near to Him and resist the devil. As we do this, He draws near to us and gives us the power to live a victorious life. Do you have time for God?

  

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

- - Pastor Cecil   

 

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, “WALK WITH GOD!”;PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL

​PASTOR CECIL · WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, “WALK WITH GOD!”;PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E - VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

 

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

“WALK WITH GOD!”

Psalm 23:4

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me;Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”

 

Back when I was in high school (in the dark ages), I read a poem that rattled my cage. I cut it out and carried it around for many years before losing it. I have wished many times that I still had it. I hope you enjoy what I recall. It went something like this:

When skies are blue and songbirds sing;

When flowers bloom, their fragrance bring;

When friends abound and funds abound;

When health and love are easily found;

It doesn't take a lot of sand to shout and sing, to beat the band.

 

BUT - - - 

When things go wrong---as they often do;

When skies suddenly lose their azure blue;

When well laid plans fall into a crumpled heap;

When weary eyes scream out for peaceful sleep;

 

THEN - - - 

Is the time to take our stand, it's the time to walk by faith and take God's hand!     

 

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

- - Pastor Cecil 

 

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15,“SAY YES TO GOD!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL

​PASTOR CECIL · TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15,“SAY YES TO GOD!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E - VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

 

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

“SAY YES TO GOD!”

2 Corinthians 12:10

“Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

 

Sometimes when we come to the end of a busy week, we collapse for a couple of days before returning to work on Monday morning. The activities we participate in during our days of rest are intended to refresh, restore, and prepare us for another week in the rat-race. But, do we really experience true rest?

 

Each day it is important to consider how much we need the Lord’s strength and love for us. God delights in showering His love on His children. God does things His way and in His timing. We may not understand how or why, we simply trust Him to do what we are never capable of doing ourselves.

Jesus taught the principle of allowing Him to be our strength. It is not our own power or ability that makes the difference, but our willingness to give ourselves fully to Him. Faith demands that we choose to believe without understanding. 

 

When we read what Paul has to say about human weakness,  it can be a paradox for us. How is it possible for us to become strong when we are weak? The less energy, stamina, health, muscle tone, endurance, and power we possess, the more God's power comes into play if we are leaning into Him. Do we understand it? No! Do we need to understand it? No! How do we yield to Him and allow Him to be our power? Say YES!

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

- - - Pastor Cecil

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14,“CALL OUT TO GOD!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E - VOTIONAL

​PASTOR CECIL · MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14,“CALL OUT TO GOD!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E - VOTIONAL

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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

 

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

 “CALL OUT TO GOD!”

Jeremiah 17:10

“I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.”

 

I have heard people from many religious persuasions (even atheists) take the Lord’s name in vain. It blows my mind that they profane the name of Jesus or God.  Why do they not profane their own supposed god or one they deny? I think that they know the truth but refuse to admit it.

 

Perhaps you have heard the joke about a church that fasted and prayed for lightning to strike a tavern that was scheduled to open next door to the church. Sure enough, the night before the tavern was due to open it was struck by lightning and burned to the ground.

 

The tavern owner sued the church, claiming that they were responsible for his business being destroyed. The church argued that they were not responsible for the destruction. In his deliberation the judge said that he was confounded. He was dealing with a tavern owner who believed in the power of prayer and, on the other hand, a church congregation that didn’t! Ouch!!

 

Tragedies are a very real part of the human experience. It may be a personal or family tragedy or it may be something that impacts a community or even a nation.  It is then that people call out to the One true God and Jesus Christ His Son.

 

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today and be a blessing!

 - - - Pastor Cecil

 

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