Devotions from Pastor RJ

““But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭15‬:‭22‬, ‭24‬...

“The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”...

“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭37‬-‭38‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Every day is a new experience for us and it holds both opportunities and challenges....

“But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” ‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬-‭9‬...

“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Rescue me from my enemies, Lord, for I hide myself in you.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭143‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ One of the most desired things...

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Have...

“Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭35‬-‭36‬ ‭NIV As we walk through this new year, let us purpose in our hearts to wholly obey God’s commands. We should...

“In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that...

“My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” ‭‭John‬ ‭17‬:‭15‬-‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬ There are some foundational principles...

“My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” ‭‭John‬ ‭17‬:‭15‬-‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬ There are some foundational principles...