Devotions from Pastor RJ

“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 There are precious few things in life that are absolute. Some of the greatest statements in the Bible are the “I AM” statements made by Jesus...

“But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot...

“After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you. For you have given him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one you have given him. And this is the way...

“And so I walk in the Lord’s presence as I live here on earth! I believed in you, so I said, “I am deeply troubled, Lord.”” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭116‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ These verses came from David in the Bible who felt lost and troubled. David shows his faith here but he also...

{category Bible Journey] I love how accurate Isaiah's prophecies about the Messiah were even though he spoke them 700 years before Jesus was born. This shouldn't surprise me - God knows everything and is in control of everything - including my future. Isaiah's...

“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭21‬, ‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Character are...

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Do everything without complaining and arguing,” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Have you been in a situation where someone was trying to help you, but those efforts might have...

“throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭22‬-‭24‬...

“But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT Everyone one of us likes to believe that we have the ability to...

“And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today.” ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭6‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬ One of the most damaging traits that I find...