Devotions from Pastor RJ

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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