Devotions from Pastor RJ
Show Us the Way Lord!
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalms 139:23-24 NIV If there is anything we desire in the year to come, would it not be knowing the...
Secret for New Year!
“The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.” Psalms...
Time of Renewal!
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT Life has a way of bringing to us challenges that can wear on us and take from us the very joy of living. As the new...
Press Into God!
“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3 NIV When something in life provides us joy, peace and prosperity, we do not abandoned it. No, we embrace...
Words of Pride or Praise?
“May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” Galatians 6:14 NIV I was watching a football game last week and one team ran a play that featured a lot of misdirection...
All Things are Not What They Seem!
“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” Proverbs 23:17-18 NIV The old saying tells us that all that glitters is not gold. How true when...
What is the Result?
“The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.” Proverbs 19:23 NIV The obvious question that will be asked about any train of thought, any truth that is taught is simply what is the result of that belief? If we choose to...
Redeemed!
“For this is what the high and exalted One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. I will...
His Protection!
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 5 NIV I had never connected God’s faithfulness with his protection...
What Brings Peace to Our Lives?
“No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Joshua 1:5 NIV Resolution, problems solved are all good terms when we are considering the issues of our...