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06/02/2026

Christian Motorcyclists Association - USA Weekly Devotion


The End of Us and the Beginning of God

John Ogden Sr

June 2, 2026

Please read 2 Kings 4:1-7, KJV.

“Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, ‘Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.’ And Elisha said unto her, ‘What shall I do for thee? Tell me, what has thou in the house?’” (2 Kings 4:1-2a, KJV)

This passage of scripture concerns a woman in a desperate situation. She did not have the finances to pay her debts. When she presented her need to the prophet, he asked her two questions and then gave her instructions. As I read this setting of scripture and began to think of the parallels in the New Testament, I became excited about what I saw. First, we see that the prophet asked her, “What shall I do for thee?” I was reminded of Christ meeting two blind men and asking them the same question. I believe that He asks us the same question regarding the needs of our lives. Jesus will take control of the situations in our lives when we invite Him, just as the disciples did in a boat, in the midst of a storm. Jesus did not come to their aid until they went and woke Him. It was then that He walked to the front of the boat and spoke peace in the midst of the storm. In life, when we come to the end of our abilities, we are at a great place in God because there we find ourselves at the beginning of His provisions.

Jesus is not in a panic over our situations; He patiently waits for us to invite Him in. May we be reminded that we have need of rest in the providence of God. Call on Him today for all your life's issues. He is faithful.

John and Becky Ogden,

John serves on the Board of Directors.


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05/26/2026

Christian Motorcyclists Association - USA
Weekly Devotion

We Are Overcomers

John Ogden Sr

May 26, 2026

“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even with faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?” (1 John 5:3-5, KJV).

God’s Word declares that if we are born of God, then we are overcomers in this world. When we consider all the things we face and walk through, and yet God still declares that we are overcomers, it gives great hope. But then, we are not overcomers through our flesh; rather, we are overcomers because of the Spirit of God, that dwells within us. It is not by might, nor by power, but by the Spirit of God. Verse 3 tells us that it is the love of God that enables us to keep His commandments, and that they are not a burden to us.

This means that even in difficult times in our lives, we need to realize that it is not us but the Spirit of God in us that makes us overcomers. Satan will take advantage of every situation to defeat us. He will use well-meaning people to send darts and to sidetrack us. He often uses the things closest to us, yet in all of these things, we are more than conquerors.

We can live on a plane where we realize that it is not our power but the Spirit of God within us that overcomes situations. His Word declares that all things work together for good for those who are called according to His purpose. Knowing that we are all called, we must realize that in our weakness, God’s strength is perfected.

There are times when I don’t feel like I am an overcomer. In those times, the Spirit of God reminds us of who we are and who we can be in Him. Yes, we will be tried, tested, molded, and made into the man or woman that God has called us to be, but even in all of these circumstances, we are more than overcomers. We need to remember that we are overcomers by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.

Do you feel less than an overcomer? If so, take hold of the promise of God and move by faith, because God’s Word says that those who are born of God are overcomers. It is not based on how we look or how we feel, but on our grasping hold of the faith of God. May God give you insight and direction in your life!

John and Becky Ogden,

John serves on the Board of Directors.

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Christian Motorcyclists Association
Weekly Devotion


How Is Your Joy?

John Ogden Sr

May 19, 2026

“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full” (John 15:9-11, KJV)

As we meet people from all walks of life and all nationalities, there is a key ingredient we all look for—joy. Jesus shares this thought in these scriptures. The condition of true joy is contained in our relationship with Jesus Christ. He encourages us to continue in His love and to abide in that love. As we go through life, we struggle with the things of this world. There are days when we feel good about our relationships and the things we have accomplished, and there are days when we don’t feel so good. The condition of the joy of Christ is one where we continue to abide in Him. This relationship is not based on good or bad days; it is based on a commitment to follow Him on both good and bad days.

We know that we can have peace in the midst of a storm. Our joy is not based on the circumstances around us; rather, on the condition of our hearts within us. Allowing Christ to take residence in our hearts and the abiding faith to always look to Him will bring this joy. Joy is not an outside job, but an inside job. As you walk through the struggles of life, I would like to remind you and encourage you to always allow the Prince of Peace to reign in your life and you in Him, which produces supernatural joy.



John and Becky Ogden,

John serves on the Board of Directors.


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05/18/2026

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Read a special update from John Ogden Sr, CEO/Chairman of the Board. This issue also features the latest Support Center Feature, Recommended Rides, Gear Review, and Testimonies from the Field articles.

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05/13/2026

Build relationships with CMA members from around your state, meet the National Evangelist for your region, network with other chapters, and experience the vision of CMA! Invite friends, neighbors, and other motorcycle organizations for worship, fellowship, fun, and more!

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05/13/2026

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05/13/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘!

LLMX Youth Movement Mission Trip
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