Devotions from Pastor RJ
God Cares!
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 NIV When we find ourselves under the gun, buried by the circumstances of life, we often like to...
How Do We React?
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 NIV No one is immune to having difficult circumstances come up in their lives. Everything from car troubles to relationship issues can plague our daily experiences. Since we are talking...
Keep Seeking the King!
“After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” Matthew 2:9-10 NIV People of all walks of...
Trust or Worry: Pray or Panic!
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV I have always tied my long term well being to my worship and praise for God. Attitude...
Life Challenges our Perseverance
“As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” James 5:11 NIV I read a story of a woman who came to the Lord at a...
He Has Lifted Us Up!
“The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:5-6 NIV One of the greatest compulsions mankind...
Encourage Others!
“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.” Romans 15:1-2 NIV Tough times can require all the strength and endurance we can muster to...
Great Reverence
“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30 NIV When someone undertakes a task or a project on our behalf, we can gain great respect and admiration for that person. When that...
Sow Good Seeds
“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.” Proverbs 3:9 NLT Most of us associate this verse with money but if we do, we are missing the greater portion of the this instruction and a major portion of God’s blessing. God’s...
What Shall We Give Jesus?
“When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they replied. Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith let it be done to you”;” Matthew 9:28-29 NIV A...