Devotions from Pastor RJ

“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 Ever had a friendship that you enjoyed and counted on only to see that friendship...

““His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Ever been disappointed by someone who promised to do...

“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Ever have that moment where you are on a diet and yet you have that second where you want to...

“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.”...

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6 NLT Think back my friends before GPS. When we were going somewhere we had to rely on our past...

“This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed.” ‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬ In these days and times there seems to be one overriding...

“He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.” ‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Common knowledge tells us that the best things in life take time. If we want to do something special in...

“If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.” ‭‭James‬ ‭3‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬ We have seen a cartoon or movie where someone is granted the ability to make one wish for their...

“God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus. I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Jesus brought a special...

“I can do nothing on my own. I judge as God tells me. Therefore, my judgment is just, because I carry out the will of the one who sent me, not my own will.” ‭‭John‬ ‭5‬:‭30‬ ‭NLT‬‬ One the most common spiritual traps believers fall into is placing way more credence to...