Devotions from Pastor RJ

Guardian – Redeemer

The women said to Naomi: “Praise be to the Lord, who this day has not left you without a guardian-redeemer. May he become famous throughout Israel! He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and who is better to...

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Growth Takes Time

“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me...

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Submit to the Lord

“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” ‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬, ‭10‬ ‭KJV‬‬ We humans have a tough time submitting to...

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When Trouble Comes, God’s Grace Comes as Well

“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ Before God’s judgement on the earth due to rampant sin, he descended to the earth and found Noah a righteous man. Then Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord and he and his family were saved....

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No Matter His Name – He is Holy!

“But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭2‬:‭15 NLT One thing we have come to know about our world...

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Revelation Should Bring Boldness, Not Fear

“But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭2‬:‭15 NLT One thing we have come to know about our world...

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The Victory Has Already Been Won!

“But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭2‬:‭15 NLT One thing we have come to know about our world...

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Be True and Authentic in our Living

“And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight.” ‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬ I often hear people use phrases, or words in prayers or their worship...

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You Don’t Have to Struggle to Matter!

“Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Have we ever wondered why our schedules are so busy, filled with one event after another. Why is it that we feel tired, we feel...

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Good Things Come When We Wait on the Lord

“So the Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭30‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬ The Word tells us we should seek the Lord with all our heart. When we trust...

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