Devotions from Pastor RJ
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...
The Power of Friendship
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17 NIV Have you had times where you needed a real friend? A person who was there for you no matter the circumstances and sought only to comfort you in your struggles. I...
The Blind Will See!
“Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”” John 9:35 NIV In this chapter of the gospel of John, the story is told how Jesus healed a blind man. What is so amazing about the story is how the...
Lord’s Strength!
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29 NIV Strength and power have long been two attributes that we associate with the ability to accomplish tasks and to be able to overcome trials in our lives. Our society values...
God’s Love Knows No Bounds.
“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” Psalms 103:11-12 NIV I know very few people who do not measure the events...
Comes a Time We Praise!
“The living, the living—they praise you, as I am doing today; parents tell their children about your faithfulness.” Isaiah 38:19 NIV I have had a day where I saw the goodness of compassion, the satisfaction of friendship and the joy of sharing. I witnessed the...
When We Realize the Truth!
“Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.”” John 6:68-69 NIV In the journey of learning and seeking wisdom, every now and then we run...
Take Refuge in His Word!
“As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.” Psalms 18:30 NIV There will come a time when we will need something much greater than ourselves. Something that provides the foundation, the wisdom we need...