Devotions from Pastor RJ
How do You Know True Love?
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:6-7 NIV There are many attributes we may be looking for in people especially those people we would like to...
Praise the Lord!!
“Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.” Psalms 96:1-2, 4 NIV There are...
Who reigns?
“God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. The nobles of the nations assemble as the people of the God of Abraham, for the kings of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted.” Psalms 47:8-9 NIV When we want something done, some...
Does Our Soul Desire the Lord?
“How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” Psalms 84:1-2 NIV As wonderful as the world is, it is filled with its share of disappointment,...
Remind God of His Promises.
“The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever.” Psalms 28:8-9 NIV There is power in speaking out words of faith, words of...
Acceptance for Us All!
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” Romans 15:7 NIV I am amazed that the counsel of men is often the exact opposite of what God would have us to do. I hear people in positions of influence spout words of...
Love One Another!
““A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”” John 13:34-35 NIV If ever there has been a time where world values clash with...
Who Really Gets Us?
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15 NIV One of the things we look for in friends is their ability to “get us”....
True Peace in Our Lives!
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be...
Lord’s Timing:
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 NIV I know of few things that cause us more consternation than the issue...