Devotions from Pastor RJ
Good Things Happen Through Diligence
“We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” Hebrews 6:11-12 NIV...
Admit Your Mistakes!
“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:23-24 NIV The word tells us that if we confess our sins, our failures before God, he is faithful...
Are You Willing?
“But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” Luke 8:15 NIV We often may wonder where God is in our lives? We may have not heard from nor seen any real fruit being...
Do What You So for Jesus!
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24 NIV There are alot...
Being Truly Free
“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”” John 8:31-32 NIV There are a million causes in the world that are being pursued by...
God Cares!
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 NIV When we find ourselves under the gun, buried by the circumstances of life, we often like to...
How Do We React?
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 NIV No one is immune to having difficult circumstances come up in their lives. Everything from car troubles to relationship issues can plague our daily experiences. Since we are talking...
Keep Seeking the King!
“After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” Matthew 2:9-10 NIV People of all walks of...
Trust or Worry: Pray or Panic!
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV I have always tied my long term well being to my worship and praise for God. Attitude...
Life Challenges our Perseverance
“As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” James 5:11 NIV I read a story of a woman who came to the Lord at a...