Genesis 1:3,6,9,11,14,20,24,26-28 - "Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light."![]()
Then God said, "Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters"...![]()
Then God said, "Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear"...![]()
Then God said, "Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit"...![]()
Then God said, "Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night"...![]()
Then God said, "Let the waters abound with an abundance of living creatures, let birds fly above the earth"...![]()
Then God said, "Let the earth bring forth the living creature according to its kind: cattle and creeping thing and beast of the earth"...![]()
Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness. So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them."![]()
RJ: Wow! God's incredible creation! Have a Blessed Day!
Genesis 1:1-2 - "In the beginning God CREATED (Emphasis Mine!) the heaven and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters."![]()
RJ: Why did I emphasize CREATED? For doubters, this is fact not fiction! Let's begin 2025 with this as our foundation, building upon it as the year progresses. Thank you for being a part of my journey!![]()
Have a Blessed, Healthy and Safe 2025!![]()
#godcreated #GodCreatedtheHeavenandEarth #TheSpiritOfGod
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."![]()
RJ: A New Year's Message from the LORD!
Revelation 21:1-7 - "Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."![]()
Then He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." And He said to me, "Write, for these words are true and faithful."![]()
And He said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son."![]()
RJ: Hallelujah! What a glorious day that will be. Take these Scriptures deep into your heart and soul. What a beautiful ending to our year and walk with the LORD through Scripture. Have a Blessed New Year!![]()
#NewHeaven #NewEarth #AlphaAndOmega
Micah 6:8 - "He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?![]()
RJ: Micah is not happy when he states this Scripture to Israel. He tells the Israelites what is expected of them isn't that complicated. Guess what? The same applies to you and me!![]()
Have a Blessed Week!![]()
#dojustly #lovemercy #walkhumbly #walkhumblywithGod
Revelation 7:17 - "For the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."![]()
RJ: Love this Scripture! It describes Jesus once again as a lamb. It describes Jesus as a shepherd. It states that Jesus will lead us to living water, the Holy Spirit living in us. And last, but not least, the promise that in heaven we will no longer weep over the loss of loved ones or the trials and tribulations of this life. ![]()
Have a Blessed LORD's Day!![]()
#TheLamb #TheLambOfGod #shepherd #livingwater #NoMoreTears
Proverbs 30:5 - "Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him."![]()
RJ: How about these facts!?! God's Word is truth, perfect in every way. He protects us when we put our absolute trust in Him. Jesus is our LORD and Savior, trust Him!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#GodsWord #godswordistruth #GodsWordIsPure #TrustGod
Revelation 1:5-8 - "To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.![]()
Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.![]()
"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End," says the LORD, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."![]()
RJ: The book of Revelation begins with these power packed Scriptures, savor them deeply into your heart and soul. Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#jesuslovesyou #JesusLovesUsAll #AlphaAndOmega #LordAlmighty
Luke 2:8-14 - "Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the LORD stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the LORD. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloth, lying in a manger." ![]()
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"![]()
RJ: Amen! Glory to God in the highest! Let this be a day of rejoicing over Jesus without the hustle and bustle of Christmas Day!![]()
#angelofthelord #SaviorJesusChrist #ChristTheLord
Luke 2:4-7 - "Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn."![]()
RJ: The birth of Jesus, our LORD, our Savior, our Friend! What a day of rejoicing this must be! Have a Blessed Christmas, Brothers and Sisters!![]()
#HisNameIsJesus #SaviorIsBorn #SaviorOfTheWorld
Isaiah 9:6 - "For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."![]()
RJ: Isaiah 9:6 is the most familiar of all the Old Testament prophecies about the birth of Christ. Isaiah lived approximately 700 years before Christ's birth, isn't God's plan for our salvation magnificent. ![]()
Have a Blessed CHRISTmas Eve!![]()
#wonderfulcounselor #MightyGod #ETERNALFATHER #PrinceofPeace
Luke 1:26-33 - "Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, highly favored one, the LORD is with you; blessed are you among women!"![]()
But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the LORD God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end."![]()
RJ: The beginning of the CHRISTmas story! Let's let this week be a celebration of Jesus, our LORD and SAVIOR! Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#virginmary #AngelGabriel #HisNameIsJesus #SaviorOfTheWorld
Psalm 139:13-16 - "For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "By virtue of the divinely designed period of pregnancy, God providentially watches over the development of the child while yet in the mother's womb."![]()
RJ: Some of my favorite Scriptures! Why? I am a child of God! He knew me before I was born and He formed me in my Mother's womb. We are fearfully and wonderfully made by the hand of God. Have a Blessed LORD's Day!![]()
#fearfullymade #wonderfullymade #wonderfullymadebyGod
1 John 5:14-15 - "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him."![]()
RJ: These Scriptures are often interpreted incorrectly. We must remember: "According to His will." We are free to have a conversation with Jesus regarding our wants and needs, always realizing He will do what is best for you. Trust Him!![]()
#Godswill #Godswillbedone #GodsWillNotMine
Psalm 139:1-6 - "LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, O LORD, You know it altogether. You have hedged me behind and before, and laid Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is high, I cannot attain it."![]()
RJ: Nothing inside us can be hidden from God. If we lived with that in mind, wouldn't we be a better example of a child of God? Challenge to self, don't forget these Scriptures! Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#searchme #SearchMeOhGod #Godknows #GodKnowsEverything
1 John 4:12-13,15-17,19,21 - "(12-13)No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit.![]()
(15)Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him.![]()
(16)God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.![]()
(17)Love has been perfected among us.![]()
(18)There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. ![]()
(19)We love Him because He first loved us.![]()
(21)And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also."![]()
RJ: These Scriptures on love are incredibly powerful. We must remember: "God is love and we are to love others as He loves us." Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#Godislove #LoveOfGod #loveoneanother #loveoneanotherasihavelovedyou
1 John 4:9-11- "In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."![]()
RJ: Words cannot adequately express our gratefulness for the wonderful gift of Jesus Christ and the promise of our salvation because of His sacrifice. These Scriptures say so much about God's unconditional love for us and the commandment to love one another. Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#LoveOfGod #Godislove #SonOfGod #loveoneanother
1 John 3:16,18,23-24 - "By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.![]()
My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.![]()
And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment.![]()
Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us."![]()
RJ: This is how we are to love as Followers of Jesus Christ. Using these Scriptures as a measuring stick, how are you doing? We must strive, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to love as Jesus loves.![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#jesuslovesyou #JesusLovesMe #loveothers
1 John 2:15-17 - "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world---the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life---is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "While the world's philosophies and ideologies and much that it offers may appear attractive and appealing, that is deception. Its true and pervasive nature is evil, harmful, ruinous, and satanic. Its deadly theories are raised up against the knowledge of God and hold the souls of men captive."![]()
RJ: We must remember these Scriptures and MacArthur's message on them. Truth!![]()
Have a Blessed Week!![]()
#theworldisevil #satansworld #loveofthefather #doGodswill #GodsWord
1 Peter 5:8-11 - "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen."![]()
RJ: Words of wisdom... Our adversary the devil is seeking to devour us! We must put on the armor of God each day:![]()
Ephesians 6:13-17 - "Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.[b] 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.[c] 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."![]()
Have a Blessed LORD's Day!![]()
#thedevil #ArmorOfGod #JesusProtects #GodsWord
1 Peter 5:5-7 - "Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for ![]()
"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."![]()
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you."![]()
RJ: We are to be God's HUMBLE servants! Ego and pride are not welcome in our walk with the Lord.![]()
Love this: Cast your cares on Jesus, He cares for you!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#humility #grace #JesusCares #Jesuscaresforyou
1 John 2:5-6 - "Whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked."![]()
RJ: How is our walk with Jesus? Are we walking as He walked? Quite a challenge, one we cannot meet, but in the power and strength of the Holy Spirit we can come close!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#GodsWord #LoveOfGod #AbideInChrist #WalkWithJesus
2 Peter 1:5-9 - "But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our LORD Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins."![]()
RJ: Excellent instruction for our walk with the LORD. I pray that these things will abound in us. Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#virtue #knowledge #selfcontrol #perseverance #godliness #kindness #love
Psalm 136:1-3 - "Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. ![]()
Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever.![]()
Oh, give thanks to the LORD of lords! For His mercy endures forever!"![]()
RJ: Get the message? "Give thanks to the LORD for He is good! And all the time, He is good!" Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#Godisgood #GodIsGoodAllOfTheTime #GodsMercy
1 Peter 2:1-3 - "Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the LORD is gracious."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "Spiritual growth is always marked by a craving for and a delight in God's Word with the intensity with which a baby craves milk. A Follower of Jesus develops a desire for the truth of God's Word by: 1)remembering life's source; 2) eliminating sin from his life; 3) admitting his need for God's truth; 4) pursuing spiritual growth; 5) Surveying his blessings."![]()
RJ: Hunger for God's WORD!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#GodsWord #GodsWordislife #godswordistruth
James 5:16 - "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."![]()
RJ: Short, sweet and powerful Scripture. There are many instances in Scripture where the LORD honors the faith and prayers of those who love Him. We must be one of those!![]()
Have a Blessed Week!![]()
#ferventprayer #righteousness #GodAnswersPrayers
James 4:4-6 - "Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, "The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously"?![]()
But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."![]()
RJ: Scripture is very clear when it comes to our desire to please the world and not the LORD. In fact, these Scriptures say that we become an enemy of God. We must challenge ourselves to keep our eyes, mind, heart and soul on Jesus.![]()
Have a Blessed LORD's Day!![]()
#enemyofgod #eyesonJesus #humble #humbledandgrateful
James 3:17-18 - "But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "Wisdom from above includes the following characteristics: 1) Pure; 2) Peaceable; 3) Gentle; 4) Willing to yield; 5)Full of mercy; 6) Without partiality."![]()
RJ: Note where this wisdom comes from! God Almighty and no where else!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#godlywisdom #wisdom
James 1:22-25 - "But be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the Word and not a doer, he is lake a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does."![]()
RJ: James has so much instruction for our walk with the LORD. This one is priceless! We must challenge ourselves to be doers! When we do, we receive His blessings, and we are a positive influence to others who may be seeking Him.![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#doersoftheword #workfortheLord #GlorifyTheLord
James 1:19-21 - "So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted Word, which is able to save your souls."![]()
RJ: Excellent instruction for our walk with the LORD. Too often we are caught up in the worldly stuff, not exhibiting Godly virtues. We must allow the Holy Spirit to guide every aspect of our lives.![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#SwiftToHear #slowtospeak #slowtowrath #RighteousnessOfGod #GodsWord
James 1:16-18 - " Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures."![]()
RJ: Everything from the LORD is perfect! Do you believe that? We must not forget the perfection of His creation we see and experience every day. Indeed, He blesses us with His perfection.![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#goodgift #perfectgift #FatherOfLights #godscreatures
James 1:2-8 - "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, know that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the LORD, he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways."![]()
RJ: Excellent teaching! Wise words regarding patience, wisdom and faith! Jesus is the source of all three!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#faith #patience #wisdom #TrustJesus
Hebrews 13:1-3 - "Let brotherly love continue. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. Remember the prisoners as if chained with them---those who are mistreated---since you yourselves are in the body also."![]()
RJ: Interesting... Have I entertained angels? Do you think you may have entertained an angel? Moral of these Scriptures: Treat everyone as if they are angels!![]()
Have a Blessed Week!
Hebrews 12:5-7 - "You have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons:![]()
"My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him; For whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son who He receives."![]()
If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten?![]()
RJ: This is an excellent definition of chastening. We must strive at all times to be obedient! Have a Blessed LORD's Day!![]()
AI Overview: "In the Bible, chastening is the act of correcting, disciplining, or punishing someone, usually by the Lord, for a variety of reasons: ![]()
>To correct: To discipline or punish someone ![]()
>To purify: To remove excess, pretense, or falsity from something ![]()
>To subdue: To cause someone to be more humble or restrained ![]()
>To manifest love: Chastening is a way for God to show his love and bless us by correcting us ![]()
The Bible describes the Lord chastening those he loves for a number of reasons, including: ![]()
>Committing iniquity, such as immoral acts, bad behavior, wickedness, sin, misdeed, or abomination ![]()
>Provoking God, such as stimulating, reaction, strong emotion, unwelcome act, incite, or deliberately annoy ![]()
>Forsaking the Lord, such as abandoning, renouncing, giving up, deserting, or forgetting ![]()
>Living a lifestyle of unrepentant sin"
Hebrews 12:1-2 - "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."![]()
RJ: We are to fix our eyes on Jesus, building a great relationship with Him is our goal. Not always easy, but the finish of this race is worth it... It's called heaven!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#runwithendurance #eyesonJesus #EyesOnThePrize
Hebrews 11:6 - "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."![]()
RJ: Powerful Scripture! I want you to study this over and over. What does it say to you? I like the word: DILIGENTLY!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#faith ##SeekGod #Godsreward
Psalm 107:1: "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!"![]()
Psalm 7:17: "I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High."![]()
1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."![]()
RJ: Give thanks to the LORD! Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!![]()
#Thanksgiving #thankfulgratefulblessed
Hebrews 11:1 - "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "The eleventh chapter of Hebrews offers a moving account of faithful Old Testament saints who remain models of faith.![]()
This Scripture begins with an emphatic statement about the nature of faith. Faith involves the most solid possible conviction---the God-given present assurance of a future reality. True faith is not based on empirical evidence but on divine assurance and is a gift of God."![]()
RJ: How is you FAITH? Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#faith #FaithInGod #GiftOfGod
Psalm 127:3-5 - "Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them."![]()
RJ: Our children are a gift from the LORD, our grandchildren too! The LORD blesses us with many gifts in life, at the top of the list are our relationships: With Jesus; With our spouse; With our children; With our grandchildren; and last, but certainly not least, with our friends. ![]()
Thank You LORD Jesus for all of these relationships that are so priceless to us! Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#Godsgifts #ourchildren #ourgrandchildren
Hebrews 10:15-17 - "But the Holy Spirit also witnesses to us; for after He had said before, "This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the LORD: I will put My laws into their hearts, and in their minds I will write them," then He adds, "Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more." ![]()
RJ: The Holy Spirit dwells in the hearts, souls and minds of those who have surrendered their life to Jesus. If we abide in Him, we are obedient to His Word. And this beautiful promise is ours: "Our sins, He will remember no more!"![]()
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving Week!![]()
#HolySpirit #HolySpiritPower #ObeyTheLord #jesusforgives
Psalm 121:1 - "I will lift up my eyes to the hills---From whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth."![]()
RJ: Powerful Scripture! Trusting Jesus, we know He is there to help us through the hills and valleys of life's journey.![]()
Have a Blessed LORD's Day!![]()
#ourhelpcomesfromthelord #GODISOURHELPER #TrustGod
Hebrews 4:12 - "For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intent off the heart."![]()
RJ: One of my favorite Scriptures! Sorry, if you are not spending time studying God's Word, you may not understand this Scripture. God's Word is alive and as we study each day, He speaks to us. When we read a certain Scripture today and it really doesn't say much, next year when we read the same Scripture it comes alive and meets our need at that time. Oh, Brothers and Sisters, spend time each day in God's Word, He will speak to you!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#WordOfGod #GodsWord #godswordistruth #LoveGodsWord #Godswordispowerful
Hebrews 2:6-8 - "But one testified in a certain place, saying:![]()
"What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You take care of him? You have made him a little lower than the angels; You have crowned him with glory and honor, and set him over the works of Your hands. You have put all things in subjection under his feet."![]()
For in that He put all in subjection under him, He left nothing that is not put under him."![]()
RJ: These Scriptures cause us to think... "What is man that You care for him so much." What a loving Father we are privileged to have. We must not forget that He is LORD and we are "subject" to Him, and that is certainly okay with me!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#GodCares #godlovesyouunconditionally #GodsChild
Lamentations 3:22-26 - "Through the LORD's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!"![]()
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD."![]()
RJ: The LORD is so wonderful to us. He desires that we faithfully, relentlessly seek Him. So thankful our hope and trust is in Jesus, our Savior and LORD!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#GodsMercy #Godsmercyandgrace #Godisfaithful
Titus 2:11-14 - "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works."![]()
RJ: As Followers of Jesus Christ, I believe the LORD is constantly teaching us that we are to be set apart for Him, not caught up in worldly stuff. We are to be zealous for Him, His good and faithful servants.![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#salvation #SalvationInJesus #GodlyLife
2 Timothy 4:7-8 - "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteous, which the LORD, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing."![]()
RJ: What will we say when we face the end of our earthly lives? I pray we are fighting the good fight!![]()
We have a crown of righteousness awaiting us: "All who loved His appearing." And the promise of an eternity in our glorious heavenly home!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#finishtherace #keepthefaith #CrownofRighteousness #HeavenlyHome
2 Timothy 4:2-5 - "Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry."![]()
RJ: We must be careful not to get caught up with those who choose to ignore God's Word or modify it to their liking. Wise counsel: "Be watchful in all things!"![]()
Have a Blessed Week!![]()
#GodsWord #godswordistruth #Evangelist
Psalm 119:113-115 - "I hate the double-minded, but I love Your law. You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. Depart from me, you evildoers, for I will keep the commandments of my God!![]()
RJ: God provides us protection and the hope that only He can promise. We are to run from those who attempt to persuade against God's Word, and choose to be obedient to Him.![]()
Have a Blessed LORD's Day!![]()
#Godisourshield #Godisourhope #ObeyTheLord
2 Timothy 3:1617 - "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."![]()
RJ: Some Biblical Scholars describe Scripture as being God breathed or breathed out by God. Scripture is not the words of the writers, but given to them by God, thus they are truly the Words of God. We must not quarrel with that fact. And we must not try to alter them to fit our whims. We must study God’s Word, letting It feed us! Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#Scripture #GodsInspiration #RighteousnessOfGod
2 Timothy 3:1-5 - "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!![]()
RJ: Paul takes us to task with these Scriptures. I bet we all can find one of these that describes us. The good news: The power of the Holy Spirit will keep us from falling into Satan's trap.![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#godliness #HolySpiritPower #HolySpirit
Psalm 119:105-108 - "Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments. I am afflicted very much; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your Word. Accept, I pray, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me Your judgments."![]()
RJ: How much time do we spend studying God's Word? God's Word lights our way in life, without it we are lost.![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#GodsWord #GodsJudgment #ReviveUsAgain
2 Timothy 2:22-26 - "Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the LORD out of a pure heart. But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. And a servant of the LORD must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will."![]()
RJ: Wow! Quite the challenge! We must choose to be Servants of the LORD and strive to follow this beautiful example of His servants.![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#servantofGod #pursuerighteousness #PursueLove #pursuepeace #pursuefaith
2 Timothy 2:8-13 - "Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel, for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; But the Word of God is not chained. Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.![]()
This is a faithful saying: "For if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him. If we endure, we shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him He also will deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful: He cannot dey Himself."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "Jesus Christ, the supreme model of a faithful teacher, soldier, athlete, and farmer."![]()
RJ: Live with Jesus and we will reign with Him!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#SalvationInJesus ##lifewithJesus #reignwithjesus
Judges 6:12 - "When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, "The LORD is with you, mighty warrior."![]()
Psalm 18:32-33 - "It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; He causes me to stand on the heights."![]()
John 15:13 - "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."![]()
RJ: LORD Jesus, today we honor our veterans, valiant, worthy men and women who gave of themselves when they were called to serve and protect our country. Bless them this day with your comfort and peace.![]()
A simple "Thank You" is not adequate! Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#VeteransDay2024 #VeteransDay #veterans #GodBlessYou
2 Timothy 2:3-7 - "You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. Consider what I say, and may the LORD give you understanding in all things."![]()
RJ: There is wise counsel in these Scriptures. We are in the midst of a battle, with the LORD by our side, between good (God) and evil (Satan). We must choose to be a good soldier of the LORD.![]()
Have a Blessed LORD's Day!![]()
#hardships #GodsSoldier #TrustJesus
2 Timothy 1:12-14 - "For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that day.![]()
Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us."![]()
RJ: What have we committed to Jesus? Are we committed to spending time with Him, studying His Word and in prayer? Are we committed to follow His Word even though society has chosen to corrupt it? Let us be faithful and steadfast to the LORD Jesus!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#BelieveInJesus #CommittedToJesus #FollowJesus
1 Timothy 6:10-14 - "For the love of money is a root for all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.![]()
But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to al things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our LORD Jesus Christ's appearing."![]()
RJ: Good Stuff! What are we to pursue? These Scriptures are very clear. Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#righteousness #godliness #faith #love #patience #gentleness
1 Timothy 6:6-9 - "Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition."![]()
RJ: Wise counsel. What are we pursuing in life? Money, things, success are society's measurement not Gods'! Godliness: The quality of being like God, or conforming to God's character in your thoughts, feelings, desires, and actions. Let's choose to have God's character.![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#GodlinessWithContentment #GodsCharacter #godlike
Psalm 100:3 - "Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness.![]()
Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. ![]()
For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation."![]()
RJ: Ways to express our feelings to the LORD: Shout to the Lord; Sing to the Lord; Give thanks to Him; Praise His name. Thank You LORD Jesus for you unfailing love and faithfulness!![]()
#WorshipTheLord #singtothelord #givethanks
1 Chronicles 16:23-31 - “Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place. Ascribe to the LORD, all you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. Tremble before him, all the earth! The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.![]()
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!”![]()
RJ: Meditate on these Scriptures! We need to believe in God’s truths with our whole heart, never wavering! Our Nation needs them, the world needs them!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#GodIsGreat #FearTheLord #praisethelord
Psalm 117:1-2 - “Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples.![]()
For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD.”![]()
RJ: Let us spend this week praying, praising and loving Jesus!![]()
Have a Blessed Week!![]()
#praisethelord #Godslove #Godisfaithful
Psalm 103:1-5 - “Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.![]()
Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—![]()
who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,![]()
who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,![]()
who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”![]()
RJ: In this Month of “Giving Thanks”, not pre-Christmas, let’s focus on our wonderful Lord! That is who we are to give thanks to and what this month is all about! Have a Blessed LORD’s Day!![]()
#praisethelord #PraiseGod #praiseandworship
Psalm 8:1-6 - “O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!![]()
Your glory is higher than the heavens.![]()
You have taught children and infants![]()
to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you. ![]()
When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—what are mere mortals that you should think about them human beings that you should care for them?”![]()
RJ: Scriptures I needed today, hope they minister to you!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#godsmagnificence #GodsGlory
1 Timothy 4:12- “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”![]()
RJ: Wise counsel no matter our age!![]()
#beanexample
2 Corinthians 12:10 - “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”![]()
RJ: As we travel life’s journey we are subject to all of the above. What we must remember is Who’s precious arms hold us each day! Thank You Jesus!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#Infirmities #reproaches # needs #persecutions #Distresses #christssake
3 John 1:2 - Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.”![]()
RJ: I pray that you are well, trusting Lord Jesus even when you are not. We do take our health for granted, we must thank Him each day for His protection and our good health!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#health #prayforgoodhealth #TrustJesus
Jeremiah 33:15 - "In those days and at that time I will cause to grow up to David a Branch of righteousness; He shall execute judgment and righteousness in the earth."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "This is the Messiah King in David's lineage. He is the King whose reign immediately follows the Second Coming when He appears in power."![]()
RJ: Another one of those remarkable Scriptures that foretells the future King of kings and LORD of lords, Jesus Christ, when He returns. This was written over 500 years before Christ's birth. ![]()
Matthew 16:27 - "For the Son of Man will come with His angels in the glory of His Father and will judge all people according to their deeds."![]()
What a glorious day that will be! Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#branchofrighteousness #Messiah #MessiahisComing #SonOfMan
Jeremiah 26:38-40 - "They (Israel) shall be My people, and I will be their God; then I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me forever, for the good of them and their children after them. And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not run away from doing them good; but I will put My fear in their hearts so that they will not depart from Me."![]()
RJ: The Lord is telling Jeremiah His promise to bring the Israelites back to Israel from Babylon. God never stopped loving them, though they provoked Him to anger, allowing King Nebuchadnezzar to defeat them and take them to Babylon. And to this day, the Israelites are His chosen people and the promise in this Scripture has been fulfilled. This caused me to realize: "God puts His fear in the hearts of those who believe in Him so they will not depart from Him. I'm thankful He has!"![]()
Have a Blessed Week!![]()
#GodscovenantwithIsrael #FearTheLord #TrustTheLord
Jeremiah 32:26 - "Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, saying, "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for me?"![]()
RJ: Far too often I believe we forget the words of this Scripture, they are so powerful. Maybe we should post this Scripture in a prominent place so we see it each day. Note to self: "There is NOTHING too hard for God!"![]()
Have a Blessed LORD's Day!![]()
#iAmtheLord #nothingistoohardfortheLord #TrustGodAlways #trustGodinallthings
1 Timothy 1:15-17 - "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I, (Insert your name), am chief. However, for this reason I obtained mercy that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.![]()
RJ: Paul in his letter to Timothy, humbly called himself the chief of all sinners. I asked you to insert your name because we too are sinners saved by the precious blood of Jesus Christ. We don't deserve His mercy, but because of His unconditional love for us He gives it freely. I pray you know His mercy!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#GodsMercy #Godsmercyandgrace #jesusforgives #jesussaves #JesusSavesSinners
Proverbs 27:19 - "As in water face reflects face, so a man's heart reveals the man."![]()
RJ: What should our heart reveal? I pray our heart reveals how much we love Jesus and how our heart reflects the love of Jesus to others. Jesus expects His Followers to love, obey and serve Him with all of our heart, soul and mind. When we strive to do this, our hearts will reveal Jesus!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#AHeartforJesus #LoveJesus #ObeyJesus #servejesus
Jeremiah 17:5-8 - "Thus says the LORD: "Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the LORD. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land which is not inhabited."![]()
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit."![]()
RJ: Great Scriptures! In whom do we trust? In whom do we have hope? I pray we trust and hope in Jesus Christ, our LORD and Savior!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#TrustJesus #trustjesuschrist #hopeinjesus #JesusisourLordandSavior
Jeremiah 9:23-24 - "Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the LORD!"![]()
RJ: Society tells us that the most important things in life are wisdom, might, riches, success, etc. However, these Scriptures tell us what's most important to the LORD: "That we understand and know HIM, that He is the LORD!" ![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#TheLordGod #HeIsTheLord #lovingkindness #judgment ##righteousness
Philippians 4:19 - "My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."![]()
RJ: Philippians 4 is so full of wonderful promises. This last one completes us as Followers of Jesus: He is all we need! ![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#GodSupplies #GodsRiches #GodsGlory #JesusChristisLord
Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."![]()
RJ: What a great Scripture to start a week! God empowers us with His strength as we travel this journey called life. How awesome is that!?!![]()
Have a Blessed Week!![]()
#ICanDoAllThingsThroughChristWhoStrengthensMe #GodsStrength #godsstrengthnotmine
Philippians 4:8-9 - "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy---meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you."![]()
RJ: Amen! Meditate on these things for they are from the LORD! Have a Blessed LORD's Day!![]()
#GodlyCharacter #PraiseWorthy #GodWithUs
Philippians 4:6-7 - "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "Fret and worry indicate a lack of trust in God's wisdom, sovereignty, or power. Delighting in the LORD and meditating on His Word are a great antidote to anxiety. All difficulties are within God's purposes. Gratitude to God accompanies all true prayer. Inner calm or tranquility is promised to the believer who has a thankful attitude based on an unwavering confidence that God is able and willing to do what is best for His children."![]()
RJ: Thank you LORD Jesus for your perfect peace!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#beanxiousfornothing #thepeaceofGod #perfectpeace
Philippians 2:8-11 - "And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, and those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is LORD, to the glory of God the Father."![]()
RJ: Amen! Have you confessed that Jesus Christ is LORD and the LORD of your life? ![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#JesusChristisLord #JesusChristIsKing #jesuschristislordandsavior
Philippians 2:1-4 - "Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if an fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."![]()
RJ: Powerful! This is the world as Jesus desires it to be, and one day will be, in Heaven! ![]()
Only in the power and strength of the Holy Spirit can we possess some of these Godly characteristics. Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#Godslove #godsjoy #GodsMercy #selflesslove #loveothers
Isaiah 66:1-2 - "Thus says the LORD: "Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? For all those things My hand has made, and all those things exist," says the LORD. "But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at My word."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "Isaiah began the final summary of his prophecy with a reminder that God is not looking for a temple of stone, since as Creator of all things, the whole universe is His dwelling place. On the contrary, God is looking for a heart to dwell in, a heart that is tender and broken, not one concerned with the externalities of religion. God is looking to dwell in the heart of a person who takes His Word seriously."![]()
RJ: Is your heart tender and broken? Does God dwell in your heart? I pray He does! ![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#creatorofheavenandearth #CreatorOfAllThings #heartforGod #Godsdwellingplace
Isaiah 55:8-9 - "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD.![]()
"For as the heavens are higher that the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts."![]()
RJ: Thank goodness these two Scriptures are true! With our limited knowledge we cannot fathom the thoughts of the Creator. And thank goodness we can't because we'd mess things up. God has a marvelous plan for our lives, now and for eternity, we must be attentive and obedient to His direction.![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#GodsThoughts ##GodsWay #Godswayisthebestway
Ephesians 6:1-4 - "Children, obey your parents in the LORD, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with promise: "that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth."![]()
And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonitions of the LORD."![]()
RJ: Sadly, I think far too many fathers and mothers are caught up in striving to satisfy the world (job and other stuff) that we do not take time to instruct our children in the LORD. We also fail to be the Godly example our children so much need. So... How can we expect our children to honor and obey us? Just thinking out loud, quite a challenge!![]()
Have a Blessed Week!![]()
#ObeyYourParents #HonorYourFatherandMother #GodlyExample #ObeyTheLord
Ephesians 5:1-2 - "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "The Christian has no greater calling or purpose than that of imitating his LORD. That is the very purpose of sanctification, growing in likeness to the LORD while serving Him on earth. The Christian life is designed to reproduce godliness as modeled by the Savior and LORD, Jesus Christ, in whose image believers have been recreated through the new birth. As God's dear children believers are to become more and more like their heavenly Father.![]()
The LORD is the supreme example in His self-sacrificing love for lost sinners."![]()
RJ: Scriptures we must take to heart. Have a Blessed LORD's Day!![]()
#imitateGod #imitateChrist #walkinlove
Isaiah 53:3-7 - "He is despised and rejected by men, a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief, and we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.![]()
Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.![]()
He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth."![]()
RJ: God gave these words about Jesus Christ over 700 years before His birth. This is our precious Savior, our LORD. Read this over and over, let the words speak to you. Thank You Jesus! Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#jesuschrist #transgressions #jesusforgives #WEareSAVED
Ephesians 2:4-10 - "But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of words, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them."![]()
RJ: These are great Scriptures! Hallelujah! We are saved by God’s grace! Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#GodsGrace #Godslove #Godsworkmanship
Psalm 111:10 - "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever."![]()
RJ: ![]()
1) Fear of the LORD = Wisdom! ![]()
2) Those who do His commandments = A good understanding!![]()
3) His praise = Endures all things!![]()
Why do we so often forget these facts?![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#FearOfTheLord #GodsWisdom #GodsCommandments #GodsPraise
Galatians 5:22-26 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "The fruit of the Spirit are the godly attitudes that characterize the lives of only those who belong to God by faith in Christ and possess the Spirit of God. The Spirit produces fruit which consists of 9 characteristics or attitudes that are inextricably linked with each other and are commanded of believers through the New Testament."![]()
RJ: Challenge: "As Followers of Jesus Christ we have these attributes (characteristics), but do we allow them to be prevalent in our lives. Others must sees these in us!"![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#FruitsoftheSpirit #godlyattributes #godlycharacteristics #godlyliving
Galatians 5:13-15 - "For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!"![]()
RJ: How are we able to love our neighbor as yourself? That is not easy for us earthlings, is it? It is possible when we have the love of Jesus and His Holy Spirit residing in our hearts and souls. It is, when we see others as Jesus sees them. ![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#loveoneanother #serveoneanother #loveoneanotherasihavelovedyou
Isaiah 45:22-23 - "Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. I have sworn by Myself; The word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that to Me very knee shall bow, every tongue shall take an oath."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "In the kingdom age, all nations will worship the one true God of Israel."![]()
RJ: Don't be left behind! Look to LORD Jesus and be saved.![]()
Have a Blessed Week!![]()
#looktoJesus #jesusisgod #JesusIsLord
Isaiah 41:10 - "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."![]()
RJ: This famous Scripture is the LORD's beautiful promise to always be there for us: ![]()
Fear not; Be not dismayed; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you! There is no one else who can make those promises. Trust the LORD Jesus!![]()
Have a Blessed LORD's Day!![]()
#fearnot #benotdismayed ##GodStrengthensMe #godhelpsme #godupholdsme
Galatians 2:20 - "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "When a person trusts in Christ for salvation, he spiritually participates with the LORD in His crucifixion and His victory over sin and death. The believer's old self is dead, having been crucified with Christ. The believer's new man has the privilege of the indwelling Christ empowering him and living through him."![]()
RJ: Have you been crucified with Christ? I pray you have chosen to live by faith in the Son of God.![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#crucifiedwithchrist #ChristLivesInMe #SonOfGod #jesus
Isaiah 40:28-31 - "Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "There is a general principle here that patient, praying believers are blessed by God with strength in their trials."![]()
RJ: Thank You LORD Jesus for strength in our trials! Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#thelordshallrenewtheirstrength #theyshallmountupwithwingslikeeagles #Godgivesstrength #WaitOnTheLord
Isaiah 40:3-5 - "The voice of one crying in the wilderness:![]()
"Prepare the way of the LORD; Make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight and the rough places smooth; The glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken."![]()
RJ: This is good stuff! Isaiah, 700 years before Christ, shares these words describing John the Baptist and the coming Messiah. John had the task of getting people ready for the arrival of Jesus. Our journey to find the LORD may need obstacles cleared from our path as well.![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#PrepareTheWayOfTheLord #JohnTheBaptist #thegloryoftheLord
Isaiah 43:1-3 - "But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel:![]()
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine! When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior!"![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "At His Second Coming, Christ will rule over a kingdom in which justice prevails throughout the world. The millennial kingdom is not for Israel alone, thou the Messiah will reign on the throne of David in Jerusalem, and Israel will be the glorious people. In fact, all the nations of the world will experience the righteousness and justice of the Messiah King."![]()
RJ: In light of the attack by Iran on Israel yesterday and throughout the last year (actually forty years), I want to make sure everyone realizes the significance of Israel and why the USA must stand with Israel through all their trials. Please pray for Israel with me!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#Godschosenpeople #Israel #theHolyOneofIsreal
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 - "And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the LORD three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong."![]()
RJ: Famous Scriptures! Paul never says what his "thorn in the flesh" was, and theologians have speculated different things. What is important is Paul's reaction to it: "For when I am weak, then I am strong." Who does our strength come from? It comes from Jesus Christ our LORD and Savior!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#strengthinweakness #powerofchrist #strengthinJesus
Psalm 33:12 - "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He chose for His inheritance."![]()
2 Chronicles 7:14 - "If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land". ![]()
RJ: Yes, in the first Scripture he is talking about Israel. However, I truly believe that our Nation will be blessed only when we make God our refuge and strength, not man, not government! Remember this and trust in Jesus!![]()
#TrustGod #JesusFirst #JesusFirstJesusAlways #TrustJesus
Isaiah 29:13-14 - "Therefore the LORD said: "Inasmuch as these people draw near with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but have removed their hearts far from Me, and their fear toward Me is taught by the commandment of men, therefore, behold, I will again do a marvelous work among this people, a marvelous work and a wonder; For the wisdom of their wise men shall perish and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hidden."![]()
RJ: The LORD desires that we have a personal relationship with Him, not through man, but directly with Him. How is this possible? By surrendering our life to Him; by studying His Word; and by communicating with Him through prayer. Then we will have the foundation needed to protect us from the whims of man.![]()
Have a Blessed LORD's Day!![]()
#TrustGod #WalkWithJesus #studyGodsword #Praying #surrender
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 - "But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "The simple, self-evident agrarian principle---which Paul applied to Christian giving---that the harvest is directly proportionate to the amount of seed sown. When a generous believer gives by faith and trust in God, with a desire to produce the greatest possible blessing, that person will receive that kind of a harvest of blessing. God gives a return on the amount one invests with Him."![]()
RJ: Truth! These Scriptures are talking about the investment of our time, talents and treasures.![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#cheerfulgiver #sowbountifully #Godsblessings
Isaiah 26:304 - "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever, for in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength."![]()
MacArthur Daily Bible: "A fixed disposition of trust in the LORD brings a peace that the wicked can never know. Such reliance precludes double-mindedness and serving two masters."![]()
RJ: Thank You LORD Jesus for the perfect peace that can only come from You! LORD Jesus, touch the hearts and souls of those who do not know You and are searching for perfect peace. Amen!![]()
Have a Blessed Day!![]()
#perfectpeace #TrustGod #TrustJesus