Devotions from Pastor RJ

“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.” ‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ We...

“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ I have seen many ways that people try to gain advantage in the situations they may face. They may work harder to get ahead or try...

“And some seed fell on [shallow soil covering] the rocks, and as soon as it sprouted, it withered away, because it had no moisture.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭8‬:‭6‬ ‭AMP‬‬ Our daily lives are made up daily routine, mundane, that we often search for things that have a deeper, richer...

“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [in behavior—one who manipulates]. He says to you, “Eat and drink,” Yet his heart is not with you [but it is begrudging the cost].” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭23‬:‭7‬ ‭AMP‬‬ We may all have a notion, an idea of who we are. The sum total of...

“Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This is the most powerful statement ever made by our Lord. Jesus is declaring that He, and no other, is the way- the truth and the life....

“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭31‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Today we reflect on the impact of evil and violence that exists in our world....

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ I have read more articles and books about how to be healthier in our lives. One facet of all this...

“Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.”” ‭‭John‬ ‭21‬:‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬ In the gospels, there are more than just a few incidents where Jesus told others to follow him. We know about the twelve he chose to be...

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬ We have an epidemic going on in our lives and it seems to be affecting young and old alike. We have created a life for ourselves that has no margin and space for...

“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬ The world today has one huge problem, they don’t recognize the real truth in life, in creation, in...