Devotionals 852 - Present

Quick to Hear - Devotional 909

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

James 1:19

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Full Surrender - Devotional 908

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 23:26

My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

Who Serves - Devotional 907

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Joshua 24:15

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Addicted to Joy - Devotional 906

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Nehemiah 8:10

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Boundaries - Devotional 905

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 16:8

I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

The Power of Praise - Devotional 904

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Hebrews 13:15

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

A Secure Future - Devotional 903

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

The Fear of The Lord - Devotional 902

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Redeemed by The Blood - Devotional 901

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Peter 1:18

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

Rest - Devotional 900

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 11:28-30

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Kingdom Living - Devotional 899

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

as ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, that ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

Love not the World - Devotional 898

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 John 2:15

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Be Glad and Laugh - Devotional 897

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 17:22

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

Good Memories - Devotional 896

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 10:7

The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

Time - Devotional 895

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

James 4:14

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

God's Presence - Devotional 894

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 16:11

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

By The Grace of God - Devotional 893

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Timothy 1:14

And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Waiting God - Devotional 892

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 27:14

Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

The Return Christ - Devotional 891

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Acts 1:11

Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Godly Prosperity - Devotional 890

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 1:1-3

1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

The Holy Ghost - Devotional 889

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Romans 15:13

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

God's Call on Your Life - Devotional 888

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

2 Timothy 1:9

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

The Joy of The Lord - Devotional 887

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 95:1-3

1 O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

3 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

God's Sovereignty - Devotional 886

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Isaiah 46:10

Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

Working as unto God - Devotional 885

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Colossians 3:23-24

23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

Riches in Heaven - Devotional 884

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 6:19-21

19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

God's Word - Devotional 883

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

We are Warriors - Devotional 882

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

2 Corinthians 10:3-4

3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

The Complete Man - Devotional 881

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Colossians 2:10

And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:

Overcoming The Past - Devotional 880

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Isaiah 43:18-19

18 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.

19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

Take No Thought - Devotional 879

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 6:34

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Role Models - Devotional 878

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Corinthians 11:1

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Resisting the Enemy - Devotional 877

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

James 4:7

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Edifying the Church - Devotional 876

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Corinthians 14:12

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

Learning to enjoy Silence - Devotional 875

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 46:10

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

A Man's Eyes - Devotional 874

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 6:22

The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

Life in Christ - Devotional 873

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Philippians 2:1-2

1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

Humility - Devotional 872

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 22:4

By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.

Sing Praises - Devotional 871

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 101:1-2

1 I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing.

2 I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.

Control Your Thinking - Devotional 870

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Time of Need - Devotional 869

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Hebrews 4:16

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Praise - Devotional 868

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 7:17

I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.

Peace Given - Devotional 867

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Covering - Devotional 866

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 91:4

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Do Not Stray - Devotional 865

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 7:25

Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.

Submit - Devotional 864

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Ephesians 5:21

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Take Refuge - Devotional 863

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 118:8

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

Worthy - Devotional 862

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Revelation 4:11

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Security - Devotional 861

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 3:26

For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

Received - Devotional 860

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 10:40

He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Make Him Known - Devotional 859

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 89:1

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

Sincere and Blameless - Devotional 858

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Philippians 1:9-10

9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.

Self-Control - Devotional 857

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

2 Peter 1:6

And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

Living Peaceably - Devotional 856

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Romans 12:18

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Image of Christ - Devotional 855

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

2 Corinthians 3:18

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.