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Deuteronomy 31:8


8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”


We've all been let down by someone that we put all of our trust in at one time or another.   Boyfriends, Girlfriends, even our best friends have at one point disappointed us or broken our hearts with their words or actions.   There may have also been times when we didn't keep our promises to someone who trusted us.  But we all have something in common, we are human, and as humans we are going to make mistakes.


The good news is that we worship a God, who is infallible and promises to never let us down or break His promises.   No matter where we are in our Christian walk, or in our life we know that we can turn to God and He will always have our back.   We have disappointed God on a number of occasions and broken our promises to Him but He has never turned His back on us and never will. 


"What a friend we have in Jesus"


In His Service



Rodney


ARCHIVAL DEVOTIONALS

This is an archive of devotional starting in May of 2020

  • December 2020

    Rusty ~12/4/2020 Charlene~12/11/2020 Rusty~12/18/2020 Chad~12/25/2020


    November 2020

    Rusty ~11/13/2020 Chad ~11/20/2020 Charlene ~11/27/2020


    October 2020

    Rusty ~10/1/2020 Charlene ~10/9/2020 Rusty ~10/16/2020 Chad ~10/23/2020 Rusty ~10/30/2020


    September 2020

    Rusty ~9/3/2020 Charlene ~9/10/2020 Rusty ~9/18/2020 Miranda ~9/25/2020    


    August 2020

    Rusty 

    ~8/7/2020 Charlene ~8/14/2020 Rusty ~8/20/2020 Rusty ~8/27/2020


    July 2020

    Rusty ~7/2/2020 Rusty 

    ~7/16/2020 Charlene ~7/24/2020 Rusty ~7/30/2020   


    June 2020

    Rusty ~6/5/2020 Charlene ~6/11/2020 Rusty ~6/19/2020 Brandon ~6/26/2020


    May 2020

    Rusty ~5/28/2020

  • Luke 12:35-40

    “Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit.  36 “Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door to him when he comes and knocks.  37 “Blessed are those slaves whom the master will find on the alert when he comes; truly I say to you, that he will gird himself to serve, and have them recline at the table, and will come up and wait on them.  38 ” Whether he comes in the second watch, or even in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves. 39 ” But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have allowed his house to be broken into.  40 ” You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.”


    This was our parable from our bible study this week.   We know that since His ascension into Heaven that Jesus has said that He is coming back.   This parable tells us to be ready, and living our lives in a way that we are ready for His return.  We don't know the day or the hour but we know He's coming.   We may be called home before His Glorious Appearing and this scripture is reminding us to be prepared.

    Have a blessed week!!

    In His Service

    Rodney

  • Joshua 1:8


    8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.


    As a coach we practice more than we play, my volleyball team practices for 2 1/2 months before we have our first match.   Then we practice 3 days a week and have matches 2 days a week.   Most coaches can tell you how well they're team is going to play in the next game or match, by how well they practiced the day before.   There is an old saying that goes "you'll play like you practice".   If they continue to make the same mistake in practice you can bet that mistake will happen in a game.  If they don't give 100% in practice, then most likely you are not going to get 100% from them in a game.  I have a sign in my room that reads "Don't practice until you get it right, practice until you can't get it wrong."


    We are what most would consider "practicing Christians" ; the issue is that we only get one day of "practice" before we head off to a week full of games and matches.   Sunday is our chance to fellowship with other like-minded believers and grow in our Christian walk and to prepare for what the world throws at us Monday morning.   That's why it is so important that during the week we continue to pray and stay in His Word.  We will play like we practice.  Our goal should be to not practice until we get it right but practice until we can't get it wrong!!    


    In His Service


    Rodney

  • 1 Peter 3:15

    15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,


    On February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia was reentering Earth's atmosphere after a two-week routine mission when it exploded, killing all seven astronauts aboard. NASA, we would find out much later knew there was an issue and had to make an unbelievably tough decision. To let the astronauts know that there was an issue and have them stay in space until their oxygen ran out, or not tell them and let them unexpectedly burn up on re-entry. They obviously chose the latter and the world watched as the astronauts never returned.

    I can't imagine having to make that decision and I'm sure there are many that would have chosen to tell them earlier. Several have even said that a rescue mission was an option but NASA has reported that there was not enough time or oxygen.

    We are faced with an equally important decision in our own lives. We can choose to give our life to Christ and spend eternity in Heaven or choose to ignore God's plea. This seems like a no-brainer but yet there are those that choose to "burn-up" on re-entry.

    The number one cause of unbelief in the world is Christians who proclaim to know Christ with their mouth but then deny Him with their lifestyle. We can't be the reason that non-Christians turn away from God. Let people see the work He has done in your life and be a reflection of Christ in your daily life.

    In His Service


    Rodney

  • Revelation 7:16-17

    16 ‘Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down on them,’nor any scorching heat.

    17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ”


    Several years ago, I was at work and a salesman and I were talking about the JFK assasination and each had our own take on the "lone gunman vs. the grassy knoll" conspiracy. We then just laughed and said maybe when we get to Heaven we will have a question and answer time when we can ask God all the questions we've ever wanted to know. Did Oswald act alone, how exactly did the dinosaurs go extinct, did Armstrong really land on the moon. It was about this time our General Manager walked up and I guess he had heard the whole conversation because he asked "are you two serious"? He went on to say, do you really think we are going to care when we get to Heaven? He then asked, what is the happiest moment of your life? I told him when the nurse handed me my son and then again when they let me hold my daughter in the hospital. He asked, were you thinking about the JFK assasination when you were holding your child? Were you wondering about the dinosaurs or the moon landing? I of course said "no". He said, Imagine being 1,000 times happier than you were at that moment and being that happy for eternity. Do you really think we will care?  


          I'm in no hurry to leave this earth, I look forward to walking my daughter down the aisle and one day holding a grandchild. But we as Christians know that one day we are going to be happier than we've ever been. No more worries, tears or unanswered questions. No.... I'm not quite ready to go but I look forward to seeing you there!!!  


    In His Service!


    Rodney

  • Matthew 5:16

    16 In the same way, let your light shine so others can see it. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will bring glory to your Father who is in heaven.


    Growing up my dad was my hero.... I saw him carry a picnic table across our backyard when I was 6 or 7 and immediately in my mind he was the strongest man alive. He was also a very good athlete having been drafted by the mets and recruited to play football by the University of Virginia but he joined the Navy to serve his country. But it wasn't until I picked up his bible after he passed away in 2020 that I realized just what a hero he was to me and my family. His bible is covered in stars where each time he read a chapter he would draw a star over that number. His bible looks like an astronomical map where he had read his bible so many times and the same chapters over and over. He gave his life to Christ before I was born and taught me the love of Christ and was an incredible example for me, when I became a father.


    Having just honored those that passed away in our Memorial Service Sunday. We can see the love of Christ that they taught us, not only verbally but how they led their lives. These Christian Hero's walked the walk and they remind us that we have other generations watching us and how we lead our lives. I pray that they see Jesus in us as well.   


    In His Service


    Rodney

  • Psalm 138:8

    "The Lord will work out His plans for my life - for your faithful love, O Lord endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me." 


    I spent 20 years working for a company and other than the paycheck I really struggled with why God kept me in that position. It wasn't until I really looked back at the number of employees that I got to pray with, witness to and be a shoulder to cry on did I realize that God had me there for a reason.  


    God used Abraham and Sarah, a 100 year old man and 90 year old woman to start a nation. God used Moses, a man who had a stuttering problem and did not like talking to people to lead a nation. Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery but God used him to feed a nation. God used a 500 year old Noah to save a nation (the nation being his family).   


    God has used convicted murderers to lead others to Christ. God has a purpose for you. It may not seem as important as Moses' or Noah's but to the person you ask to church, you witness to or pray with; it means everything.   


    Jesus said, "I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over ONE sinner who repents." - Luke 15:10



    In His Service

    Rodney

  • Deuteronomy 31:8

    8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”


    We've all been let down by someone that we put all of our trust in at one time or another.   Boyfriends, Girlfriends, even our best friends have at one point disappointed us or broken our hearts with their words or actions.   There may have also been times when we didn't keep our promises to someone who trusted us.  But we all have something in common, we are human, and as humans we are going to make mistakes.


    The good news is that we worship a God, who is infallible and promises to never let us down or break His promises.   No matter where we are in our Christian walk, or in our life we know that we can turn to God and He will always have our back.   We have disappointed God on a number of occasions and broken our promises to Him but He has never turned His back on us and never will. 


    "What a friend we have in Jesus"


    In His Service

    Rodney