The Raven Run Church of the Brethren

09/06/2026

September 6, 2026 - Today's message is "Let Me See" by Pastor Rob. We hope you are blessed by the message. Feel free to share with family and friends.

09/05/2026

LET GO AND MOVE ON

Forgive and forget, they say. But oh, forgiving someone who has wronged us and hurt us is truly difficult to do. And yet, God reminds us that forgiveness is the doorway to compassion and love and that when we forgive, we ae not forgetting what was done to us but letting it go so we can move on.
Forgiveness requires the strength to release old grudges and resentments and the courage to go forward even though we're still hurting. Our wounds may be deep, but they will heal with time. We may feel lost, alone, and hopeless, but God is with those who forgive, ready to take us by the hand and help us get on with our lives with a new hope and a new perspective.
If we choosse not to forgive, we remain stuck in a place of emotional turmoil. Forgiveness is the act of cutting the cord that binds us to that turmoil. We don't need to condone what was done to us, but we do need to stop letting it hold us back from finding new happiness and new joy. Only the act of forgiving another, even ourselves, can free our hearts to find a world of love ready to embrace us. Only the act of forgiveness can help heal wounds that have pierced our hearts and souls.
So forgive by letting go of the hate, and move on. God will be smiling down upon us when we do.

09/05/2026

Daily Devotions by Stepping in the Light

September 5, 2026

By the Grace of God
“For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.” I Corinthians 15:9-10

The Apostle Paul was used by God to take the gospel to an astoundingly wide audience during his lifetime and to pen roughly one fourth of the New Testament. He was a zealous and driven individual who tirelessly worked to spread the message of Jesus Christ with an amazing efficiency. But Paul did not believe that he was worthy of any commendation or recognition because of the fact that he persecuted Christians before He was saved. No matter how far he travelled on his missionary journeys and no matter how many souls were saved as a result of his efforts, he still remembered the people he had hurt and the damage he had done to the cause of Christ. Paul recognized that it was God’s grace that allowed him to become a Christian, it was God’s grace that set him apart as an apostle, and it was God’s grace that inspired him and enabled him to work for the Lord. Paul recognized God’s calling upon his life, and he felt responsible to do something with it. God has a plan for each one of us. He has people for us to help and encourage. He has responsibilities for us to fulfill. He leads each one of us individually and enables us to do what He wants us to do. By God’s grace, each one of us can carry out His plan in our lives.

Morning: Psalms 146-147

Evening: I Corinthians 15:1-28

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09/05/2026

Daily Devotion by In Touch Minsitries

Living in God’s Grace
God’s grace is endless, and He invites us to make it our home.

September 5, 2026

Related Scripture
Philippians 1:1-11
Ephesians 2:8
Romans 5:2
1 John 4:13
1 Corinthians 1:30

Philippians 1:1-11

Since all of Paul’s letters begin with an expression of God’s grace, we may be tempted to think that it is simply a customary word of greeting. But in reality, God’s grace is our foundation and the very atmosphere in which we live as believers in Christ.

Grace is the undeserved favor of God. And according to Ephesians 2:8, it’s the means by which we are saved through faith. Romans 5:2 says that by our faith, we have “obtained our introduction … into this grace in which we stand.” Grace isn’t a one-time gift—it sustains us throughout life and into eternity. And it never ceases to do its work in us. That’s why Paul could confidently say, “He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus” (Phil. 1:6).

Sometimes it’s difficult to see righteousness in ourselves, because we know how weak and flawed we are. But even that awareness can draw us closer to Christ. If we’ve been saved, then the Lord lives in us and we in Him (1 John 4:13). Jesus is our righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30), and He’s actively producing His fruit in our life as we abide in Him. This process, known as sanctification, is God’s grace working to align our character with the Son’s. So let’s stand firm in divine grace and trust God to complete what He started.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 29-31

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09/05/2026

09/04/2026

Daily Devotions by Stepping in the Light

September 4, 2026

The Land of Uprightness
“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.” Psalm 143:10

What if God were pleased with everything that you did? In Psalm 143, David asks God to teach him how to do His will. David recognized that God is good and desired for his own character to be good as well. He asked the Lord to lead him into the “land of uprightness.” This land of uprightness is not a physical location or an imaginary place. David is referring to a way of living or a level of godly character that can only be obtained by submitting ourselves to God’s will. Paul talked about walking in the spirit in Galatians 5. He said that when we walk in the spirit, we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh. David had a great desire to live this kind of life. In the course of a basketball game, one player may have a stretch of several minutes where it seems that he can do no wrong. He makes every shot he attempts and he manages to stop his opponents each time on defense. We sometimes refer to that player as being “in the zone” during that time. Everything is going right. No player experiences such success by accident. These impressive performances are the result of years of consistent practice and an investment of a great deal of effort and intensity each time he steps on the court. A similar passion and focus is required in the life of a Christian who wants to please the Lord with his life. If we are going to walk in the spirit, if we are going to live in the “land of uprightness,” if we are going to be “in the zone” as a Christian; we are going to have to cultivate a desire to know the Word of God and to do His will.

Morning: Psalms 143-145

Evening: I Corinthians 14:21-40

09/04/2026

Daily Devotion by In Touch Ministries

When God Says “Not Yet”
Waiting for God’s “yes” grows our patience and anchors our trust in Him.

September 4, 2026

Related Scripture
Genesis 16:1-12
Genesis 12:2
Genesis 16:4-6
Genesis 21:9-10
Isaiah 40:31

Genesis 16:1-12

God answers prayer in one of three ways: “yes,” “no,” or “not yet.” This last reply is possibly the most dreaded—and for good reason. Waiting requires us to trust God’s plan when we can’t yet see it. However, patience is an important trait for the Christian, as Scripture repeatedly teaches us in stories, proverbs, psalms, and epistles.

Waiting on God to unlock a door is always wiser than attempting to open it ourselves. After God promised him descendants (Genesis 12:2), Abraham waited 25 years with an answer of “not yet.” That is a long time to hold on to a promise!

Abraham and Sarah were human, and eventually they came up with their own plan to get an heir. Sarah’s servant Hagar bore Ishmael. It’s easy to understand the impulse; the waiting must have felt unbearable. But the consequences were painful. Bitterness and blame touched every member of the family (Genesis 16:4-6; Genesis 21:9-10). When the divine “yes” finally came through Isaac, it arrived in God’s timing and on His terms—as it always does.

Our patience isn’t to give God more time—He doesn’t need it. But waiting deepens our trust and prepares us for what He has on the other side of that door (Isaiah 40:31). His timing is always worth trusting in, especially when the waiting is hard.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 26-28