Dr. Scott Ferrell

Dear Friends,

I give thanks for each and every one of you!  Thanks for being so faithful in leading in worship each week.  You bless SO many by your presence—including me!  See you Sunday!  Peace and Love, Scott

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Thank Me for the conditions that are requiring you to be still.  Do not spoil these quiet hours by wishing them away, waiting impatiently to be active again.  Some of the greatest works in My kingdom have been done from sick beds and prison cells.  Instead of resenting the limitations of a weakened body, search for My way in the midst of these very circumstances.  Limitations can be liberating when your strongest desire is to live close to Me.

Quietness and trust enhance your awareness of My Presence with you.  Do not despise these simple ways of serving Me.  Although you feel cut off from the activity of the world, your quiet trust makes a powerful statement in spiritual realms.  My Strength and Power show themselves most effective in weakness.

Isaiah 30:15 ¹⁵ This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.
2 Corinthians 12:9 (AMP) ⁹But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

It’s good to know we’re in the palm of His hand.  Be at peace friends.  See you tonight!  In Love, Scott

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Come To Me with all your weaknesses: physical, emotional, and spiritual.  Rest in the comfort of My Presence, remembering that nothing is impossible for Me.  

Pry your mind away from your problems so that you can focus your attention on Me.  Recall that I am able to do far beyond all that you ask or imagine.  Instead of trying to direct Me to do this and that, seek to attune yourself to what I am already doing.

When anxiety attempts to wedge its way into your thoughts, remind yourself that I am your Shepherd.  The bottom line is that I am taking care of you; therefore, you needn’t be afraid of anything.  Rather than trying to maintain control over your life, abandon yourself to My will.  Though this may feel scary and dangerous, the safest place to be is in My will.

Luke 1:37 ³⁷For nothing is impossible with God.”

Ephesians 3:20-21 ²⁰Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, ²¹to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Psalm 23:1-4 ¹ The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. ² He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,³ he restores my soul.  He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. ⁴ Even 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.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

My Beloved,

Happy Valentines Day to you all!  Faith, Hope and Love…but the greatest of these is Love!  Let love guide your thoughts and actions as peace covers your soul.  In Love, Scott

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Peace Be With You!  Ever since the resurrection, this has been My watchword to those who yearn for Me.  As you sit quietly, let My Peace settle over you and enfold you in My loving Presence.  To provide this radiant Peace for you, I died a criminal’s death.  Receive My Peace abundantly and thankfully.  It is a rare treasure, dazzling in delicate beauty yet strong enough to withstand all onslaughts.  Wear My Peace with regal dignity.  It will keep your heart and mind close to Mine.  

John 20:19 ¹⁹On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”

John 14:27 ²⁷Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus” Calling” by Sarah Young

FROG.  I saw this in the children’s department.  It worked for my childlike brain.  Also, as pastor Mike said a couple of weeks ago, having fear is a direct result of not trusting God.  So, read on my friends and fear not!  Peace and Love, Scott 

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Give Yourself Fully to the adventure of today.  Walk boldly along the path of Life, relying on your ever-present Companion.  You have every reason to be confident, because My Presence accompanies you all the days of your life-and onward into eternity.  Do not give in to fear or worry, those robbers of abundant living.  Trust Me enough to face problems as they come, rather than trying to anticipate them.  Fix your eyes on Me, the Author and Perfecter of your faith, and many difficulties on the road ahead will vanish before you reach them.  Whenever you start to feel afraid, remember that I am holding you by your right hand.  Nothing can separate you from My Presence!

Hebrews 12:2 ²Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Isaiah 41:14 ¹⁴ Do not be afraid, O worm Jacob, O little Israel,  for I myself will help you,” declares the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

This hits a little too close to home.  Hope it blesses you as well!  Love, Scott

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Trust Me Enough to spend time with Me, pushing back the demands of the day.  Refuse to feel guilty about something that is so pleasing to Me, the King of the universe.  Because I am omnipotent, I am able to bend time and events in your favor.  You will find that you can accomplish more in less time, after you have given yourself to Me in rich communion.  Also, as you align yourself with My perspective, you can sort out what is important and what is not.

Don’t fall into the trap of being constantly on the go.  Many, many things people do in My Name have no value in My kingdom.  To avoid doing meaningless works, stay in continual communication with Me.  I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.

Psalm 32:8 (NASB) 8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. 

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young