Category: Daily Devotion

READ

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

    and do not lean on your own understanding.

6 In all your ways acknowledge him,

    and he will make straight your paths.

Submission here means acknowledging God in every aspect of our lives. We aim to seek His guidance and align our actions with His will, ensuring that we are following His path rather than our own.

REFLECT

Questions to help you reflect on knowing and trusting God with all aspects of life:

1. What has Jesus been calling you to give to Him recently? Time, talents, anxieties, fears, bad habits?

2. How do you trust Jesus?

Review the UP statements below. Discern how true or untrue these statements are in your life. What would you do next to strengthen this aspect of your walk with Jesus?

• My identity is grounded in God.

• I wake up each day ready to worship God through my lips, my service, and my decisions.

• I love to attend worship services with other believers each Sunday.

• I enjoy reading the bible regularly with a desire to know more about God and my relationship to Him.

• My prayer life is thriving and in line with God’s desires for me.

• I joyfully give 10% or more of what God has given to me to further His kingdom work on earth.

• I hear from God’s direction for me through His Word and His people.

READ

John 5:19-20 ESV

The Authority of the Son

19 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing. And greater works than these will he show him, so that you may marvel.

In this passage, we see Jesus teaching the disciples to model Him in His connection to the Father.

REFLECT

Questions to help you reflect on knowing and trusting God with all aspects of life:

1. When in the last week (or month) have you felt in awe of God? What did you feel, and/or do in response?

2. When have you heard God’s direction for your life from His Word and His people?

3. How would you describe Jesus in one word?

Review the UP statements below. Discern how true or untrue these statements are in your life. What would you do next to strengthen this aspect of your walk with Jesus?

• My identity is grounded in God.

• I wake up each day ready to worship God through my lips, my service, and my decisions.

• I love to attend worship services with other believers each Sunday.

• I enjoy reading the bible regularly with a desire to know more about God and my relationship to Him.

•My prayer life is thriving and in line with God’s desires for me.

•I joyfully give 10% or more of what God has given to me to further His kingdom work on earth.

• I hear from God’s direction for me through His Word and His people.

Matthew 22:8-10 NIV

8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. 9 So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’ 10 So the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, the bad as well as the good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests.

INVITE: The invitation to God’s kingdom is for everyone. Jesus encourages us to go out and invite all we encounter to join the celebration. Think about the people you interact with daily – coworkers, neighbors, friends. Extend an invitation to them to join you at church, where they can be part of the joyous community and discover God’s love.

Looking to go deeper into today’s Scripture?  

1. Sit quietly for a few minutes. Take a deep breath calming your heart and mind in the presence of Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your soul to hear what Jesus wants to tell you.

2. Read today’s Scripture slowly. Listen for God’s voice to you in the text. Read it again and try to identify one word or phrase that stood out to you or caught your attention. 

3. Ponder/meditate what God is saying to you. What is going on in the passage? What is God wanting you to know? What is the good news He wants for you?

4. Begin to pray from this Scripture passage. Pray in response to what God is saying to you. What is the Holy Spirit laying on your heart out of this passage? Do you need to pray for a confession? Do you need to pray for action? Do you need to pray for a conviction or an affirmation? 

5. Share with your family or friend.  What is your key take-away from this passage? What will you put into practice?  Who do you want to pray for to come to know Jesus?

Need prayer?  Let us know! 

John 4:28-30 NIV

28 Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, 29 “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” 30 They came out of the town and made their way toward him. see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?”

INVITE: The Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus transformed her life, and she couldn’t keep it to herself. Her invitation led many to meet Jesus. Reflect on how Jesus has impacted your life. Share your story and invite others to church, so they too can experience the transformative power of meeting Christ.

Looking to go deeper into today’s Scripture?  

1. Sit quietly for a few minutes. Take a deep breath calming your heart and mind in the presence of Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your soul to hear what Jesus wants to tell you.

2. Read today’s Scripture slowly. Listen for God’s voice to you in the text. Read it again and try to identify one word or phrase that stood out to you or caught your attention. 

3. Ponder/meditate what God is saying to you. What is going on in the passage? What is God wanting you to know? What is the good news He wants for you?

4. Begin to pray from this Scripture passage. Pray in response to what God is saying to you. What is the Holy Spirit laying on your heart out of this passage? Do you need to pray for a confession? Do you need to pray for action? Do you need to pray for a conviction or an affirmation? 

5. Share with your family or friend.  What is your key take-away from this passage? What will you put into practice?  Who do you want to pray for to come to know Jesus?

Need prayer?  Let us know! 

John 1:46 NIV

46 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked.

“Come and see,” said Philip.

INVITE: Sometimes, people have doubts or misconceptions about church or faith. Like Philip, we can respond with a simple invitation to “come and see.” Think of friends or family who may be skeptical or unsure about church. Invite them to join you and see for themselves the goodness and truth of God’s community.

Looking to go deeper into today’s Scripture?  

1. Sit quietly for a few minutes. Take a deep breath calming your heart and mind in the presence of Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your soul to hear what Jesus wants to tell you.

2. Read today’s Scripture slowly. Listen for God’s voice to you in the text. Read it again and try to identify one word or phrase that stood out to you or caught your attention. 

3. Ponder/meditate what God is saying to you. What is going on in the passage? What is God wanting you to know? What is the good news He wants for you?

4. Begin to pray from this Scripture passage. Pray in response to what God is saying to you. What is the Holy Spirit laying on your heart out of this passage? Do you need to pray for a confession? Do you need to pray for action? Do you need to pray for a conviction or an affirmation? 

5. Share with your family or friend.  What is your key take-away from this passage? What will you put into practice?  Who do you want to pray for to come to know Jesus?

Need prayer?  Let us know! 

Luke 14:23 NIV

23 “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.

INVITE: God desires His house to be full, and He sends us out to invite everyone to come in. This scripture reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s love. Look for opportunities to invite those who may feel far from God. Your invitation could be the first step in their journey to finding a home in the church and a relationship with Christ.

Looking to go deeper into today’s Scripture?  

1. Sit quietly for a few minutes. Take a deep breath calming your heart and mind in the presence of Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your soul to hear what Jesus wants to tell you.

2. Read today’s Scripture slowly. Listen for God’s voice to you in the text. Read it again and try to identify one word or phrase that stood out to you or caught your attention. 

3. Ponder/meditate what God is saying to you. What is going on in the passage? What is God wanting you to know? What is the good news He wants for you?

4. Begin to pray from this Scripture passage. Pray in response to what God is saying to you. What is the Holy Spirit laying on your heart out of this passage? Do you need to pray for a confession? Do you need to pray for action? Do you need to pray for a conviction or an affirmation? 

5. Share with your family or friend.  What is your key take-away from this passage? What will you put into practice?  Who do you want to pray for to come to know Jesus?

Need prayer?  Let us know! 

Mark 1:17 NIV

17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

INVITE: Jesus invites us to be part of His mission to reach others. This call is not just for the disciples but for all of us who follow Him. Think about how you can be a fisher of men in your daily life. By inviting others to church, you are participating in Jesus’ work, helping others to discover the love and truth of God.

Looking to go deeper into today’s Scripture?  

1. Sit quietly for a few minutes. Take a deep breath calming your heart and mind in the presence of Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your soul to hear what Jesus wants to tell you.

2. Read today’s Scripture slowly. Listen for God’s voice to you in the text. Read it again and try to identify one word or phrase that stood out to you or caught your attention. 

3. Ponder/meditate what God is saying to you. What is going on in the passage? What is God wanting you to know? What is the good news He wants for you?

4. Begin to pray from this Scripture passage. Pray in response to what God is saying to you. What is the Holy Spirit laying on your heart out of this passage? Do you need to pray for a confession? Do you need to pray for action? Do you need to pray for a conviction or an affirmation? 

5. Share with your family or friend.  What is your key take-away from this passage? What will you put into practice?  Who do you want to pray for to come to know Jesus?

Need prayer?  Let us know! 

Matthew 11:28-30 NIV

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

INVITE: Life can be overwhelming and burdensome, but Jesus offers us a place of rest and peace. When we invite others to church, we are extending an invitation to find solace and comfort in Christ. Reflect on those in your life who may be struggling and need this message of hope. Invite them to church, where they can lay down their burdens and find rest for their souls.

Looking to go deeper into today’s Scripture?  

1. Sit quietly for a few minutes. Take a deep breath calming your heart and mind in the presence of Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your soul to hear what Jesus wants to tell you.

2. Read today’s Scripture slowly. Listen for God’s voice to you in the text. Read it again and try to identify one word or phrase that stood out to you or caught your attention. 

3. Ponder/meditate what God is saying to you. What is going on in the passage? What is God wanting you to know? What is the good news He wants for you?

4. Begin to pray from this Scripture passage. Pray in response to what God is saying to you. What is the Holy Spirit laying on your heart out of this passage? Do you need to pray for a confession? Do you need to pray for action? Do you need to pray for a conviction or an affirmation? 

5. Share with your family or friend.  What is your key take-away from this passage? What will you put into practice?  Who do you want to pray for to come to know Jesus?

Need prayer?  Let us know! 

Colossians 4:5-6 NIV

5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

INVITE: These verses emphasize the importance of how believers interact with non-believers, urging them to act wisely and seize every opportunity to share their faith. By ensuring their conversations are gracious and engaging, believers can effectively communicate the message of Christ. This approach helps create an inviting and welcoming atmosphere for non-believers to explore the church and its teachings.

Looking to go deeper into today’s Scripture?  

1. Sit quietly for a few minutes. Take a deep breath calming your heart and mind in the presence of Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your soul to hear what Jesus wants to tell you.

2. Read today’s Scripture slowly. Listen for God’s voice to you in the text. Read it again and try to identify one word or phrase that stood out to you or caught your attention. 

3. Ponder/meditate what God is saying to you. What is going on in the passage? What is God wanting you to know? What is the good news He wants for you?

4. Begin to pray from this Scripture passage. Pray in response to what God is saying to you. What is the Holy Spirit laying on your heart out of this passage? Do you need to pray for a confession? Do you need to pray for action? Do you need to pray for a conviction or an affirmation? 

5. Share with your family or friend.  What is your key take-away from this passage? What will you put into practice?  Who do you want to pray for to come to know Jesus?

Need prayer?  Let us know! 

John 15:16 NIV

 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.   

INVEST: Jesus reminds us that we are chosen and appointed to bear lasting fruit. This means living a life that reflects His love and leads others to Him. Our influence can make an eternal difference. As we invest in relationships and share our faith, we bear fruit that remains. Seek God’s guidance in your efforts and trust that He will use you to impact others for His kingdom.

Looking to go deeper into today’s Scripture?  

1. Sit quietly for a few minutes. Take a deep breath calming your heart and mind in the presence of Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your soul to hear what Jesus wants to tell you.

2. Read today’s Scripture slowly. Listen for God’s voice to you in the text. Read it again and try to identify one word or phrase that stood out to you or caught your attention. 

3. Ponder/meditate what God is saying to you. What is going on in the passage? What is God wanting you to know? What is the good news He wants for you?

4. Begin to pray from this Scripture passage. Pray in response to what God is saying to you. What is the Holy Spirit laying on your heart out of this passage? Do you need to pray for a confession? Do you need to pray for action? Do you need to pray for a conviction or an affirmation? 

5. Share with your family or friend.  What is your key take-away from this passage? What will you put into practice?  Who do you want to pray for to come to know Jesus?

Need prayer?  Let us know!