Devotions from Pastor RJ

“It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Our society has become one that seeks its own...

“We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Being loved by someone is indeed one of the greatest gifts we can receive in this life. Knowing...

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” ‭‭James‬...

let's all do whatever works for us. Then we'll all be happy. Or not. "In those days Israel had no king: everyone did as they saw fit". Judges 21:25. This is how the book of Judges ends. It may sound good until we scan back a couple of chapters and realize...

“‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the Lord Almighty.”” ‭‭Haggai‬ ‭2‬:‭9 NIV We often look back on past times and relish the memories that we...

“The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭145‬:‭17‬-‭19‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Some of us...

“The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭145‬:‭17‬-‭19‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Some of us...

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭6‬:‭36‬-‭37‬ ‭NIV‬‬ When I look at the true values of our society, I find that many of...

“But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭31‬-‭32‬ ‭NIV Where in the world can you find such an offer as God offers us in today’s...

“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Mankind finds it...